CoTT 2 House of Cards

[dughlas]

6 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

Well, since I've been told not to exaggerate, I believe the more correct measurement would be a crap ton.    

Well that makes much more sense. I can understand how you might have a crap ton of pepper handy and even be able to lift it without a forklift or help from a couple of the herd. Though knowing the herd as I do I can well imagine a couple of them accidentally dumping in the extra pepper. They're awfully pretty but can get a bit carried away in their shenanigans.  

[dughlas]

5 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha Dughlas hope your well today

Greetings Albert. The day started well enough that I accomplished the chores as I hoped before today's migraine began. I'm resting now.

I hope you and Steve are both well.

[dughlas]

1 hour ago, Page Scrawler said:

Hey, Dugh, Mum, and Thistle.    *scratches Thistle behind the ears*

[dughlas]

4 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

Well I didn't do it on purpose  I do like to go heavy on the black pepper, but I accidentally spilled it into the sauce   It was inedible until I added some cream to cool it down.  I didn't need to season anything else and it ended up tasting just fine.  Thank goodness!  

But will you be able to make it again?

[Valkyrie]

21 minutes ago, dughlas said:

But will you be able to make it again?

  Just open the large part of the pepper container and dump it in until my mouth burns when I taste it.    

[Albert1434]

Val measure your ingredients into small bowl's. If you have a spill you will not be poisoning yourself  

[CassieQ]

5 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Val measure your ingredients into small bowl's. If you have a spill you will not be poisoning yourself  

As much as I loathe to agree with @Albert1434,  that usually how I manage my ingredients as well.

[Valkyrie]

10 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Val measure your ingredients into small bowl's. If you have a spill you will not be poisoning yourself  

Good idea.   I do that with some things, but not usually with seasoning because I don't always measure, but rather season to taste. 

[Page Scrawler]

18 minutes ago, CassieQ said:

As much as I loathe to agree with @Albert1434,  that usually how I manage my ingredients as well.

Hey, Cassie, my lovely queen.   

[Marty]

8 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

Well I didn't do it on purpose  I do like to go heavy on the black pepper, but I accidentally spilled it into the sauce   It was inedible until I added some cream to cool it down.  I didn't need to season anything else and it ended up tasting just fine.  Thank goodness!  

Because I use a peppermill to grind my peppercorns freshly, I am unlikely to add too much pepper by mistake.

But I do remember once as a child (maybe 10 years old, or so), when mum used to buy ground pepper and put it into a pepper shaker, the holes in the top of the shaker were blocked, so I took the top off and tried blowing the caked pepper out of the holes. What happened was that the pepper, instead of doing what it was supposed to do, decided to blow backwards into my face (and eyes). I think it took about ten minutes for my eyes to be able to see again. Actually, I thought I had permanently blinded myself.  

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[Page Scrawler]

4 minutes ago, Marty said:

Actually, I thought I had permanently blinded myself.

Poor Marty.   

[Marty]

2 minutes ago, Page Scrawler said:

Poor Marty.   

Ah, sure, now! I survived.

And I learnt a useful life lesson that day.

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[Valkyrie]

I have the bestest friends ever... I got a package from Omaha Steaks today as a late birthday pressie.  Now I don't need to buy meat for a while  

[dughlas]

2 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

Good idea.   I do that with some things, but not usually with seasoning because I don't always measure, but rather season to taste. 

I'm rather certain that's what you did this time, just not the taste you'd planned.

[Valkyrie]

Who needs cat toys when you have sunspots?    

[dughlas]

21 minutes ago, Marty said:

Because I use a peppermill to grind my peppercorns freshly, I am unlikely to add too much pepper by mistake.

But I do remember once as a child (maybe 10 years old, or so), when mum used to buy ground pepper and put it into a pepper shaker, the holes in the top of the shaker were blocked, so I took the top off and tried blowing the caked pepper out of the holes. What happened was that the pepper, instead of doing what it was supposed to do, decided to blow backwards into my face (and eyes). I think it took about ten minutes for my eyes to be able to see again. Actually, I thought I had permanently blinded myself.  

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I'm sorry but I had to laugh first because I'm sure your expression and yowl of surprise were comical and you survived relatively unscathed and learned a valuable life lesson.  

[dughlas]

17 minutes ago, Marty said:

Ah, sure, now! I survived.

And I learnt a useful life lesson that day.

See, I was correct.

[Marty]

32 minutes ago, dughlas said:

See, I was correct.

You sure were, bro!

[Marty]

33 minutes ago, dughlas said:

I'm sorry but I had to laugh first because I'm sure your expression and yowl of surprise were comical and you survived relatively unscathed and learned a valuable life lesson.  

Even I was able to laugh about it (the next day). 

[Headstall]

11 minutes ago, Marty said:

You sure were, bro!

He usually is.   I use a pepper mill too, but I use a lot of ground white pepper for cooking.

[Headstall]

 Morning, all!

 

[Valkyrie]

Good morning!  It's nice and sunny out.  Supposed to get into the mid-80s today.  My plan for the day is to organize and upload the pics I took of my model horse collection.  Maybe do some writing too  

[Marty]

1 hour ago, Headstall said:

 Morning, all!

 

Afternoon, Gary.

"Buy one get one free" day, today, is it?  

[Marty]

58 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

Good morning!  It's nice and sunny out.  Supposed to get into the mid-80s today.  My plan for the day is to organize and upload the pics I took of my model horse collection.  Maybe do some writing too  

Good afternoon, Val!

Cool here, overcast and looking as though there may be showers. Will probably spend the day moving some of the remaining items from the rented place, and cleaning tiles and floors. Supposed to hand back the keys this day week.  

[Headstall]

7 minutes ago, Marty said:

Good afternoon, Val!

Cool here, overcast and looking as though there may be showers. Will probably spend the day moving some of the remaining items from the rented place, and cleaning tiles and floors. Supposed to hand back the keys this day week.  

Hey, Marty.   Too hot here to do much. I did my chores earlier. I feel like I'm stuck in limbo... waiting for I don't know what.