CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Drew Espinosa]

Howdy y'all!  

[Albert1434]

Aloha Drew

[Page Scrawler]

1 hour ago, Drew Espinosa said:

Howdy y'all!  

Hey, Drewbear.  How are you and your family faring?

[dughlas]

8 hours ago, Drew Espinosa said:

Howdy y'all!  

Howdy Texy.

[Albert1434]

Aloha All

[Headstall]

29 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Aloha, Albert!    

[Headstall]

Happy Wednesday, all!   

[Marty]

12 hours ago, Drew Espinosa said:

Howdy y'all!  

Greetings, Drew!  

50 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Greetings, young Albert!

20 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Happy Wednesday, all!   

And you, bro!

I'm just back from having my annual car inspection with the National Car Test Service. It failed, due to worn ball joints on the near-side (left hand side) front. Have already booked repairs with my garage man, to be done on 12th March. Have until 26th March to get it retested (or I'd have to pay for a full test again). Not too worried. I can drive it in the meantime, and I can book the retest online. The car's twelve years old, so I'm happy enough that it didn't fail because of multiple faults.  

[Albert1434]

 

[Albert1434]

I made pickled asparagus yum yum

[Albert1434]

Tonight for dinner were having

Shiitake Sirloin Steak and Hollandaise

with asparagus and crispy Parmesan potatoes

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Albert1434 said:

Tonight for dinner were having

Shiitake Sirloin Steak and Hollandaise

with asparagus and crispy Parmesan potatoes

I had steak, grilled zucchini, onion, and pepper mix, and oven fries. I'm stuffed. :) 

[dughlas]

8 hours ago, Marty said:

I'm just back from having my annual car inspection with the National Car Test Service. It failed, due to worn ball joints on the near-side (left hand side) front. Have already booked repairs with my garage man, to be done on 12th March. Have until 26th March to get it retested (or I'd have to pay for a full test again). Not too worried. I can drive it in the meantime, and I can book the retest online. The car's twelve years old, so I'm happy enough that it didn't fail because of multiple faults.  

I just hate when the balls and joints fail ... er, uhm I meant ball joints.

Edited February 24, 2021 by dughlas

[dughlas]

3 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Tonight for dinner were having

Shiitake Sirloin Steak and Hollandaise

with asparagus and crispy Parmesan potatoes

 

2 hours ago, Headstall said:

I had steak, grilled zucchini, onion, and pepper mix, and oven fries. I'm stuffed.

We had reheated leftover pizza from yesterday's foray along with salad.

[clochette]

I've spent a good part of the afternoon reading a book about soap making and the evening getting the hang of and playing with a soap calculator. It's so cool. Now I can't wait to try new recipes!

[Albert1434]

Steve and I have been picked to get the shots

Edited February 25, 2021 by Albert1434

[Valkyrie]

I've been busy getting ready for my BFF's visit   I've also been dealing with house stuff.  I'm waiting on a call back to make an appointment to get the corner by the sump pump fixed.  I found a YouTube video of a good temporary fix while the conductor line thaws.  One where I don't have to worry about the temporary line freezing.  I bought a ten foot pipe this morning at Home Depot, thinking that would be a good fix,  but I have something else that will work better I think.  Driving home with it sticking out my car window was interesting...  

The temps got into the mid 50s today, which feels great, but means that there's a quick thaw.  When the snow thaws too quickly, it means water in the basement.  The sump pump has been going off every 3-4 minutes all day.  Good thing I have a new one! 

I did some laundry earlier and it looks like I'll be needing a new washing machine soon.    I swear, one more thing and I'm going to have a total breakdown   

I had another dental appointment this evening and everything still looks great.   My next appointment isn't for another four months  

I've got chili cooking in the crockpot overnight and it already smells so good.  I have a couple of errands to run tomorrow am, then my mom is going to help me with the new sump pump line, then a little house cleaning and I'll be ready for my BFF's visit   

[Page Scrawler]

8 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Tonight for dinner were having

Shiitake Sirloin Steak and Hollandaise

with asparagus and crispy Parmesan potatoes

It was buttermilk pancakes and sausage for us.

[Bucket1]

2 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

I found a YouTube video of a good temporary fix while the conductor line thaws

The magic of the internet 

I will keep fingers crossed about the pump and snow - definitely out of my comfort zone.

[Bucket1]

I have to go and be respectable 

One of the younguns is announcing that they are transitioning and I am going to the staff training session as a bit of support. No Zoom, real people in a room.

Got to be well behaved and have pants on 

[Bucket1]

9 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

crispy Parmesan potatoes

Somehow the chat in the lunch room turned to cheese and how it is neuroprotective.

Cheese tastes good and is good for you 

Don't really need an excuse...

[dughlas]

8 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

I swear, one more thing and I'm going to have a total breakdown   

If you have a breakdown you'll need to get a new you ... and there are currently no off-the-shelf models available.

[Albert1434]

Aloha All

[Albert1434]

Aloha Val

[Valkyrie]

Good morning!  I got up early and went grocery shopping, then had to go to two hardware stores to find what I need for the new sump pump jury-rig.  I made chili in the crockpot overnight and OMG it smelled sooooooo goooooood all night.  Now I'm going to roast some butternut squash to make some soup.  The crockpot is getting a good workout lately lol I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm exhausted already and I still have a lot to do today before my friend arrives.  She may just have to live with an unmopped kitchen floor lol