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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
That is better than the Mall, its best days were many years ago.
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
That is better than the Mall, its best days were many years ago.
When I hear Siouxsie, I always think of this:Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
https://youtu.be/fBUKVUBEzME
I think that describes most malls. As best I can tell, only a few, select (i.e., near wealthy suburbs with otherwise limited shopping) thrive.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
-jk
Where would Streets of Southport Mall in Durham fit into your equation?Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
As an aside, I really like that mall and go to it often.
Correction: Streets of SouthpointQuote:
Originally Posted by Steven43
I don't know that mall or its neighborhood well enough to really say. The list of stores on their site suggests a wealthier clientele though. I'm not sure what competing shopping experiences are nearby.
As I recall, South Square Mall (and all its leases) were purchased by the Southpoint developer so they could shut it down - as the only major competition at the time - before it became the big box/bargain strip center it is today.
-jk
Is it coincidence that the Ymmm, Beer thread has gained ground on LTE during the stay-at-home orders when the beer is flowing like wine? I think not.
The only mall that appears to be thriving(at least before Covid-19) was the high end mall which counted Neiman-Marcus, Nordstrom, and others as their anchor tenants. The big attraction for the place, besides being next to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, is a location for foreign visitors to get immediate return of the local sales tax collected from them.
I agree, I think not too. Does that make sense?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
That is flowing like wine?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Except that it was gaining ground months before that as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Does this mean that beer is superior to, well, everything else?
So, having a friend whose son was killed by a drunk driver in January of last year, I’m going to answer no to that beer is superior question.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
Growing up in Durham, I spent a huge chunk of my life at South Square Mall. It broke my heart a little when it started going downhill. Someone posted some old photos of the inside on Facebook, and we were talking about how much the mall in Stranger Things looked like South Square. Obviously, the Duffer brothers used it as a model since that was where they grew up, but how they managed to find a mall in the Atlanta area that had the same railing is amazing. I really think it must have been the same builders.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
Anyway, I live not far from Southpoint and have NEVER set foot in it. Was against it from the beginning and still am. I mourn the rolling pastures and 200-year-old oak trees that were once there.
Somber tone for the LTE this morning. Sorry.
I've been using the Headspace app for the last 6 weeks. One of my CCs gifted me a free year of Calm. Haven't done a comparison yet so was wondering if anyone had used Calm in particular or could provide a comparison.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Well, yeah, I’d much rather have the pastures and trees, too, without question. But if it hadn’t been the mall they would have built something else on that land by now. The mall is not the problem, our culture is.Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
The land was originally bought by the American Kennel Club, and the plan was to move their headquarters here from NY. Apparently, this plan was not known to its members, and they raised a stink about moving it. The plan was scrapped, and the land was sold to the mall developers. The Durham City Official lying jerks promised to not let sprawl occur, but of course it did. And it never brought anywhere near the tax revenue that they said it would.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven43
The kennel club would have been much nicer. Just sayin'.
https://youtu.be/xWwUJH70ubMQuote:
Originally Posted by Steven43
I agree 100% (that the AKC would have been much nicer).Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
Maybe we should reboot the LTE?
Whopping excitement this morning! New water line was installed to the barn. Got to sit in the digger for a few seconds.
Yessiree, some country fun!
I always check prescriptions to see what they say about operating heavy equipment.Quote:
Originally Posted by weezie
MLB Draft anyone?
I’ve been a Joni Mitchell fan ever since I was four years old and they played “Help Me” all summer long (summer of ‘74) at the neighborhood swimming pool which I used to go to almost every day. Those are powerful memories for me and that song brings me back every time I hear it.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Thanks for posting ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, another great song of Joni’s.
Good morning! I didn’t “find” that song until later in life. But it does bring back memories from that era for me.
Ty Cobb stole home base an astonishing 54 times in his career, including 8 times in a single season (1912). The next closest was Max Carey with 33.
Just in case you want to work that into a conversation today.
I was just thinking about that! It's always right in the front of this brain pan.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I'm also seeing some sources say that he "only" had 50. The first source I cited lists 50 with Detroit, and 4 with Philadelphia.Quote:
Originally Posted by weezie
It is not an officially-counted statistic independent of generic "stolen bases" so perhaps there is some room for error.
Eleven players stole home twice in a single game, including Shoeless Joe Jackson and Honus Wagner. The most recent was Vic Power for Cleveland on August 14, 1958.
Bad stats in baseball? Perish the thought!Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Do we know each other IRL? I grew up in Parkwood and went to Jordan. My parents live in Hunter's Wood (near Southpoint). I don't dislike Southpoint even though I miss the trees too.Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
Reboot it how?Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I just fixed the family cuisinart and am feeling pretty manly.
Now it’s time to blanch some dandelion greens.
My internet was out all day yesterday and most of today.
Wired and mobile? Yikes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
-jk
They are doing a lot of construction around here - I blame the City of Newton.
Ctrl - Alt - Del?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Just don’t eat them?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
The reduced traffic early on accelerated many of the projects around here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Hmmm, I'm not sure how that would reboot the LTE, but feel free to try it.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
They're not bad, can be fairly bitter, but packed with good stuff. Blanched and then sauteed in oil and garlic took away some of the bite.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
We're in a CSA and it's definitely greens season.
Combined statistical area?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I don't think I've ever eaten dandelion greens.
I drove into the office today because I had to get work done. I had to do a wellness screening in order to enter the building. I wore a mask for almost the whole time. My readers kept fogging up though so I pulled it down from my nose when I was inside my cubicle, tried to remember to exhale through my mouth. I was able to find parking on the street, I overstayed in a 2 hour zone (for 3 hours) but didn't get a ticket! I was halfway between my building and me car (about a 3 block walk) when the skies opened up. I arrived drenched.
Mask report from the Longwood Medical Area - high levels of mask wearing.
If by reboot you mean attract a few new posters to the LTE - I am definitely behind that!
Community-Supported Agriculture. We go to a local farm and pick up a batch of veggies every two weeks, essentially eat through their season. Your part of Texas isn't exactly ag land so maybe not a common feature?Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Good for you but, like I said, can be pretty bitter. People chop them up and put them in salads but you need to mix them with a gentler lettuce if your're going to do that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Yeah - sounds like I'm not going to be doing that. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
After a brief experimentation, I have stopped using DoorDash.
That was quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
The Rio Grande valley to the south of us is big agricultural land, but this area most of the farms and ranches have been sold to provide land for housing.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
We could definitely use some new posters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I read an article talking about how independent restaurants (not chains) are losing too much money so, I'm going to pick up my own take-out instead. And I'm not against tipping DoorDash type contractors but I'd rather tip restaurant employees.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Those delivery services are hell on restaurants of any size.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I suspected as much (independent restaurants having a tough time). That’s why since the pandemic began we have been ordering food, and picking it up ourselves, every day for either brunch or dinner from an independent restaurant in Chapel Hill or Durham.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
It’s not difficult to avoid the chains, as the independent restaurants have better and fresher food anyway. I know most everybody says restaurant food is not as healthy for you as food prepared yourself, but I feel pretty darn good. And I certainly don’t mind having less kitchen clean-up and not having to figure out a meal for four people with wildly-divergent tastes.
Help keep those restaurants in business folks!
I’ve been doing my own cooking for the most part since before this thing started. Most of the restaurants in my neck of the woods are chains. The hazards of mass suburbia. The few that aren’t have not impressed me. Downtown SA and some other areas have much more vibrant culinary adventures. I’m not sure I want to turn dinner into that big of an event.
I know I should be supporting local businesses more. Recently, though, my additional spending has been going to local charities supporting food availability for residents as well as animal welfare groups and the local Fisher House as it directly supports the military community.
I heard a nice young lady in the news say that so many people are adopting pets during the stay at home pandemic orders that there is a global puppy shortage. A global puppy shortage.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I guess that’s good but I’m sure a lot of people adopted without a care plan for when things return to normal.
Given case count increases in some areas, that return to normal may be a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
When my 20 year old wants to use DoorDash to get McDonald's and pays for it himself though, I don't object. I used the service twice. The second time was a disaster but I'm not blaming the restaurant. I don't do Instacart either. I'm such a boomer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven43
Does garlic powder really go bad? Garlic cloves I understand...
I don't even use Uber! Although the last time I took a cab around here was a bad idea. I will at some point start using Lyft. I'm never gonna do Uber. The last time I was in NYC though, I took cabs everywhere. My friend who lives in the West 50s (I slept on her sofa bed) has converted to Uber but after taking cabs with me for a weekend said she might go back to using cabs as she found them easier to deal with than she remembered.
Spice expiration dates are more about flavor. The garlic powder won't be bad for you to eat from a health standpoint, but it might not take very much like garlic anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I’m not getting into anyone else’s car for a while.
I’m sure the garlic purists are upset that I even mentioned garlic powder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I'm not a purist. That said, life is too short to knit with acrylic.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
The upside I guess is that every time the garbage can lid opens I get a burst of garlic smell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Are you saying you threw out the garlic powder?
I have a much fresher batch. I have a Mexican Oregano plant in my yard. When I’m mowing I go over the branches that hang over and get a nice burst of oregano.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
When I was a kid, we had a patch of wild mint plants growing in our backyard. Mowing over them always smelled so nice!
Not that I ever did the mowing, but it still smelled nice. We would open the sliding glass doors off the family room and let the scent of mint fill the room.
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I don't get (have) to mow since I'm in a town home. I've planted stepables around my patio so that I get the scent when I walk around it, especially when working on the garden boxes. Corsican mint is my favorite - low ground cover with tiny leaves and a great mint scent.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I love the smell of basil after a good rainstorm. Heaven.
My little brother cracked the glass on said door one time by throwing a block at it (he was 3). It was a small crack and my parents left it. A couple of months later, my mom had some friends over and I was being shy hiding behind the curtains by the door. I decided it would be fun to see if I could swing on the curtains (I was 5), I grabbed hold, jumped, swung back and hit that crack smack in the middle. Next thing I know, I'm outside with a sliding glass door shattered all around me. Scared the (expletive deleted) out of my mother but I was not cut at all.
The one time I took a cab in Boston (from the airport), I swear my driver looked like a serial killer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
We’ve got basil and mint growing for use, not for mowing over.
Make a lot of minty lemonades during the summer. Good stuff.
I have told my husband many times that if anything ever happens to him, I'm going condo. I don't do yardwork. It's in the pre-nup. (We don't have a pre-nup, but we joke about it. His jobs are dealing with spiders and yardwork.)Quote:
Originally Posted by DukieInKansas
Did you see my post about growing up in Durham? Where did you go to high school?Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
Yes, I always make sure to have peppermint and basil growing each summer. Mint tea, and basil snipped over some garden tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with balsamic drizzle. I'm hungry.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
-jk and I graduated from Jordan the same year but he doesn't remember me.
I was eyeing a big heirloom on the vine this morning with that very thought. I know what's for snack when I get home tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
Well, that is nothing like going commando.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I think we're probably all grateful that it isn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I haven’t had fresh mozzarella in a while. Mmmm...Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
The only kind I put on homemade pizza anymore. Ruins it for the other stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
In my experience, it just sorta solidifies and becomes unusable.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I witnessed some of that when disposing of some yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
Ouch! It was a long time ago (and I'm horrible at names).Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
-jk
How do you do your tea?Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
I've had mixed success with making small batch, flavored teas. I feel much more confident in my lemonade game right now.
Yeah, yeah. I remember you. And I think I even remember which dorm you lived in at Duke (House CC?) although, to be fair, our paths rarely crossed once we both wound up at Duke. I hung out with very few Jordan types at Duke. I used to be fantastic with names. I'm not as good now but I'm still great with faces, so, I know that I should know your name.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
Also, to be fair, I might not recognize you now unless you still have the blond shaggy 'do.
I take a 1 quart pyrex measuring cup of cold water and add three family sized tea bags or six regular bags. I add either a couple of sprigs of fresh mint leaves (maybe a tablespoon or two?) or one peppermint tea bag (during the winter when no mint is growing). Microwave for 5 minutes then let sit for a few minutes. In the meantime, put your sugar (if you use it - I use 1/3 cup) in your pitcher and add about 2 cups of cold water. The sugar WILL dissolve in cold water. Add the hot tea. Pour 2 more cups of cold water over the tea bags in the Pyrex. Let sit a minute or two, then add to pitcher. I tend to squeeze every bit of tea out of the bags that I can. Enjoy. You can also add one Constant Comment or any other flavored bag instead of mint.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I'm a sun tea man m'self, usually just Lipton bags.
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Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I thought there were bacterial growth issues with sun tea?
I've never had such trouble with sun tea. 9 bags...exactly 9, in a gallon jar, set it out until it turns the right color, stir in just a bit of stevia.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
As for pizza, my wife and I made one of our signature summer pies the other night on her delicious homemade crust:
Red sauce, garlic, mozzarella, gorgonzola, prosciutto, fresh basil, caramelized onions, roasted peaches. Yum.
Attachment 10882Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
I assumed 'dude' would be appropriate given your admission of a chest length mane in the other thread...
Yankees do not know how to make iced tea.
Yeah, I said it.
Oh. My. Goodness. You are so right! I almost spit out some a transplant made. All I could do to keep it down. How do you mess up tea?!? But she did.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Snopes has this:Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/steep-risk/
Glad I never got in the habit of making sun tea!
What tea brands do people use to make their iced tea?
I have never tried "refridgerator tea" either, but I plan to now.
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Is anyone brave enough to say Lipton?
Here is Bruce Willis’s response to your comment:Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_I...s_You_Stronger
Tetley, Luzianne, and yes, Lipton are all fine. I have actually started buying Harris Teeter's own brand and it's good and cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Lipton is perfectly fine for making iced tea. You want a tea that's not going to be too bitter - stay away from Red Rose! Lipton is on the bland side for a cup of hot tea, but it makes a nice iced tea.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
The Ymmm, Tea thread.
I miss running 5ks. Consequently, I have signed up to do the Massachusetts Virtual Endurance Challenge. You don't have to live in Massachusetts to do it. If anyone would like to join me, I apparently get perks if you sign up through my referral link - https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/ANYWHE...fCode=JGVCoKkv
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I only have Ceylon Orange Pekoe in my pantry.
Which company?Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I will be keeping my eyes open for the Twining's and/or Fortnam & Mason tea advent calendar this fall. Hope they do one. I will be ordering it in early October so I don't miss out!
I missed out last year. I did find the Adagio Tea advent calendar but sadly, I wasn't terribly impressed with the teas.
If you are ever looking for something different to do in Charleston, James Island has the only tea plantation in America and you can tour it. It’s owned by Bigelow.
Fun fact: tea bushes are kin to camellias. Camilla Sinensis
James Cameron's ex?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I do not want to send the company into bankruptcy and I would be perfectly willing to tour the tea plantation but, ugh, not my favorite tea brand.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Fish tacos tonight. Wrapped up the carnitas tacos last night. Probably breakfast tacos for brunch on Sunday.
It's a good food week.
T-Bone and The Drewsk went to Five Guys and brought back burgers for everybody. I don't think it qualified as an adventure though.
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Based on taste?
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Nothing else to go with the burgers?
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Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
You are living much better than I!
What about Monday? Tacos?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
If I can, I will!Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven43
We shared a large order of fries. A few Five Guys fries go a long way.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Do you make your own tortillas?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I do have a tortilla press and have been known to sling it but just going store bought with this batch.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
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Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Austin is the BBQ capital of Texas, but pales in comparison to a city a little further south when it comes to breakfast tacos. And the key ingredient? The tortilla.
https://youtu.be/zRklaiwIkoc
I end up with store bought, I don't eat them enough to justify buying a press(I know, not expensive.)Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Nice. Yeah, tacos are easy to make good but hard to make transcendent --- one of the things that can do it is a fresh, warm, chewy tortilla. I would not sell the things that have come out of my press but I've hit a few doubles, maybe one triple.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
By the way, that segment reminded me of my abdication of all things Pace. I used to house that stuff as a kid and now, as an adult who knows better, I wish I could travel back in time, kick my own a**, and get the quest to find salsa and hot sauce nirvana started that much sooner.
New York City? I still have a small jar of Pace Hot sitting around.
Saturday during summer = time to mow the lawn.
Guinea pigs love green leaf lettuce.
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Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I see synergy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
-jk
Yarn stores are open again in Massachusetts!!
I still owe wilson a scarf.
While I do have various and sundry plants growing in my yard(Bermuda grass and some weeds) I’m not sure I’ve spied any green leaf lettuce back there.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
And all those oak trees.
Trying to make sausage from scratch for the first time. Quarantine hobbies.
Any tips from the assembled?
Don’t take wooden nickels?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
They don’t fit through the grinder or into the casings, so 10-4 on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Pork is seasoned and chilling, first coarse grind coming up. Not sure of “sausage-making music” but James McMurtry’s Choctaw Bingo just came up on the shuffle. Seems right.
Wilson posted about going camping so likely won’t be around these parts for a bit. I think he might be the resident expert?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
That was from how many years ago?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I’ve taken exactly one whole snout to tail pig butchery and sausage making class but don’t remember much from it except there are ideal fat, salt, etc proportions.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Never invested in my own grinder or anything.
Good luck. It’s noble work you’re doing.
First grind got really tangled coming through the grinder plate — I may be in over my head here.
Sample loose cook Was tasty though. Clumpy. Hope the wine and the second grind brings it together.
Then let’s see if I can stuff and twist the links . . . .
Second grind much better. Made sure it was really cold. May have had the blade backwards the first time too, not sure.
Another chill, then on to the stuffing process.
Many. To be fair, if and when I ever finish it, it will be an original design and 100% unique. I can no longer use "my kid is on chemo" as an excuse though. I should pull it back out of the UFO pile. (UnFinished Object.)Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
So, regrinding the same meat? Or second batch?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I never sau-sage a thing!Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I took a sausage making course a few years ago, and now I fully understand the adage that you might not want to see how it's made...my conclusion was that I enjoy eating it much more than making it...current favorite is Switchback beer brats, quite marvelous...Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Same meat, to break down and blend. Did two coarse grinds. Consistency good.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
The LTE: Now the Ymm, Sausage thread.
Well, my biggest question is when should I use sauerkraut?
Does anyone use a smart watch that monitors heart rate?
Always.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
You’ll never *owe* me anything more than the meaningful and important friendship you’ve already shown me, but I would wear one of your scarves proudly and often.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
That is beautiful. Well done.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Ok, even though it's been about a decade, I still intend to knit you a scarf. But, one of the sticking points is that after this much of a delay, I want it to be original, spectacular, and spectacularly perfect for you, so, perhaps I'm putting too much pressure on myself. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Those beer boys are drinking again.
beergoddess (amazing wife who doesn't really like beer but is coming around to world-class fruited beers) got us a stay at home 4 course wine date dinner from local restaurant Mozelle's tonight. They got us 4 bottles of wine to pair with each course. Um no. But the Ceviche (NC grouper) with white Portuguese Foz de Arouce 2016 (no clue and can't even pronounce) was amazing. Second course - home-made light ricotta pasta dish (skipped the wine - not crazy. Us beer drinkers are used to lower ABV). Now on to entree...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Sounds delicious if unpronounceable - enjoy!Quote:
Originally Posted by richardjackson199
and apologies for going with the alliteration, I know girls and non-binary people drink beer too. But beer boys just rolls off the tongue.
Is alliteration a bit like rhyming in poetry? Tolerated but looked down upon?
Really?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Course 3 - Entree - Campbell's Durif (no clue - beer boy here) - Australia (2016) - rare petite sirah from rutherglen (bunderbergdevil?) with powerful tannins (not a problem) with black cherry, charred oak, and coffee as prominent flavors which paired perfectly with Denver rub and pesto chimichurri on pork tenderloin. Sweet potato au gratin with swiss and cauliflower. Alliteraltion always appreciatedQuote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Winston aka the Dash -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48-...ature=youtu.be
bring on the cheese / dried fruit / Maderia course (with a very small glass of Madeira)
Well, not with cereal.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Wow, ceviche made with North Carolina Grouper! I haven’t had that before. Might have to make the drive (only 83 miles) to Mozelle’s. I’m always on the lookout for really good ceviche. Was the entrée good, too?Quote:
Originally Posted by richardjackson199
Ceviche and its sauce paired perfectly with the wine. I feel better that chef couldn't pronounce the wine either. The entree and wine were incredible. I always thought Milners and Ryans were better if you come to Winston, but this meal was great. Beergoddess likes Mozelles and she is always right. Dessert cheese dried fruit course with Madeira was amazing too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfbf...ature=youtu.be
Smart man.Quote:
Originally Posted by richardjackson199
Going grocery shopping early on a Sunday.
Good luck!
Once again in an empty church building on a Sunday morning. Even after all these weeks, it still feels strange.
Forgot to get sauerkraut...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
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Originally Posted by DukieInKansas
A few more weeks before services with attendees?
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
But did score some wipes and other cleaning supplies. Quite unexpected.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
It has only been 2 weeks, but feels like I should cut my hair again.
We haven't set an exact date yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Iven what is happening here in TX, they'll be waiting a while longer locally I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by DukieInKansas
Slowly and stealthily going through the LP records that span decades...
Spooky Tooth, "You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw" went right into the discard pile. Very not PC.
Spooky Tooth?! Husband-of-weezie is still the man of mystery
What were we thinking back in the day?Quote:
Originally Posted by weezie
Going against my kinder, gentler theme, Knives Out.
I wtched golf last evening. Never concede the 3 foot putt?
I have been seeing a little more of the TP, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, etc each time I go out. I even grabbed a couple of bottles of rubbing alcohol. What irks me is that, of all things, WITCH HAZEL is wiped out. Everywhere. I am assuming that ignorant people think they can make hand sanitizer out of it, even though it contains NO alcohol? I use it as a base for making bug repellent. I broke down and bought Target's last bottle of more- expensive Dickinson's b/c that is all I could find. I worry that people are thinking they are sanitized but aren't.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Maybe they are mixing it with Grey Goose?? 🤗🤗Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
It appears the Sunday sabbatical continues...
Ummm, that can go several ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Bueller, Bueller, Bueller?Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
That might work. But why bother with the witch hazel?!? And why ruin the Grey Goose?!? Geez, for the alcohol content, go for Everclear.Quote:
Originally Posted by tteettimes
I do not use a smart phone that monitors heart rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Thanks, I have some weird behavior with mine and was hoping to compare notes. I'm probably going to have to find a message board dedicated to my watch manufacturer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I feel confidant that one exists. There are message boards for everything, aren't there?Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
And threads on those mesdage boards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Message. Sigh.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
IIRC it took almost 10 years to get to 20,000 posts. We've done another 8000 in 2 1/2 years.
I checked, I was right. We hit 20,000 a few days before the 10th anniversary.
Flatten the curve!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Open things up!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
(but wear a mask)
Thanks for the giggles, Team!
Will this mask work?Quote:
Originally Posted by DukieInKansas
Attachment 10891
Hit -16 lbs. since this whole thing started. Clear sign my diet and eating habits at the office were causing issues.
Lose the gloves - it will be easier to type.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Congratulations. Every time I lose a couple of pounds I have a couple of drinks and they come right back on.