<--- You wear those shoes like a dove...

<--doesn't have much time these days but is stopping in briefly
<--thinks DC is fun and is sure Robin will have a good time
<--knows that DT has something that is part of the permanent Smithsonian collection down there but has never seen it
<--really recommends allergy meds to Amelia
<--says that stuff really works
<--is also having weird weather for October
<--has the AC going
<--didn't know Beth is in Rottenchester!
<--says she should meet Judy, who is a doll
<--wonders what baby Amy is feeding? Wonders if it's a furry baby?
<--thinks Shannon should ask for a raise
<--wonders why Ronne has a hunky masseur on every street corner??
<--will be catching the next plane over
<--will be having dinner tonight with an old neighbor of DT's he hasn't seen in about 35 years
<--has an all-hair all-the-time day planned for tomorrow
<--says her hair is totally on her nerves and needs a major renovation
<--is not looking forward to any of her plans
<--would much rather just rest and relax and workout this weekend
<--knows that is NOT going to happen x(
 
<--says omigosh C&C are growing up!!
<--says Conner does not look like a baby anymore (what a priceless expression on his adorable face!!)
<--thinks the kitties are adorable too!!!
 
<--thinks mittens and boots are positively adorable
<--thinks meggles hair is hawt!
<--thinks c&c are adorable
<--tells emily that it's only 20 bucks which is 5 bucks a dvd
<--does not think she should resist such a bargain
<--come on, everyone else is *peer pressure*
<--waves wildly to fancy nancy
<--hopes she can find time during the weekend to fit in what she wants to do
 
<---can't see Meg's pictures!!!
<---has no urge at all to buy BBC
<---tells Nancy that asking for a raise would be tantamount to suicide
<---says all positions are being reviewed and compared to the national average, and if any are getting paid more than the national rate, that position won't get a raise, ever, until it matches national rates
<---says that on the other hand, they've promised that those below the national average will get an automatic raise
<---hopes <--- is one of the latter
<---wonders if Ronne likes GS BSB
<---wonders what kind of pizza Emily is going to enjoy
<---sends Emily strong resistance and anti-purchase vibes for BBC
 
<--says Morning all!!
<--says Awwww, so sweet Megadoo's kitties and kiddies both :D
<--is having errands and chores today
<--was chuckling into the Chunky Monkey last night while previewing 4DS
<--if <--survives will need heavy equipment to be disentangled from step ;(
<--will try HIS if knees cooperate
<--wishes Nancy good luck with hair renovations
<--is gravely overdue for 'do
<--hopes Emily can resist further purchases
<--is watching a B&G on ebay and may bid
<--shouldn't
<--hopes Amelia can stay out of the kitchen
<--is sorry for Shannon's extra work
<--hopes Amy's orders come in
<--asks Beth was it her who subbed in self-contained class and was sad? Why sad?
<--sends Catherine a bucket of coffee
<--hopes Robin has a great time in DC and says Thanks for the PM!!

:)
<--says Hi to Shelley and is off through the fog for PT and more errands and another call to the developmental pedi
<--wishes everyone a wonderful Friday.
 
<--Skips into thread yelling, "I GOT MY SHIPPING NOTICE" (finally) :)
<--is scheduled to get DVDs Monday
<--Told DH he has just enough time to find the small TV (which we still haven't found since our move last Nov.) and buy me a DVD player for our bedroom, since <--Thinks the new DVDs will require more space
<--Says DH wasn't thrilled, but agreed
<--Tels Meg that she and her kiddos are lovely
<--Loves the kitties!!
<--RSVPs to Evily's Pizza night.
<--Will bring the wine (of course)
<--Made a fantastic vegetable stew last night that <--saw Rachel Ray make yesterday on 30-Minute Meals.
<--Says it was SO good and SO clean
<--Will gladly share recipe if anyone likes
<--Also made Ghiardeli chocolate chip cookies, which weren't as clean...
<--Hopes Robin and fam enjoy DC
<--Tells Robin that she too is an enabler
<--visited Amy Bento's web site after reading about Robin's purchase, and now <-- wants several of her DVDs too
<--Says DH doesn't complain too much about <--'s purchasing fitness videos because he knows it will improve <--'s body, which he doesn't admit, but tis true
<--Is totally jealous of Beth's planetarium visit
<--says last time we went to the science center <--only wanted to see the planetarium show, but <--had to leave show early because King Henry wasn't a fan and loudly voiced his disapproval :(
<--Sends Amelia super-duper-uber-anti-allergy vibes (and some Claritin)
<--Wishes <--could attend Lorie's Atlanta Cathe gtg
<--Was grocery shopping yesterday and saw box of Florida Gaters Frosted Flakes and thought of Lorie
<--Wondered why such cereal would be sold in TN
<--Dreads AU game against LSU tomorrow...
<--Hopes Amy has a nice nap
<--Agrees with Catherine about non-fallish weather
<--Misses sweaters, turtle necks and boots
<--LOL at Beavs' "Barfalo"
<--'s DH's relatives are all from the "Barfalo" area
<--visited for the first time this past May
<--Waves to Phyllis and Ronne
<--Still thinks it's so cool Ronne lives in England
<--So wants to visit
<--Is sorry Shannon's boss is a tight-wad
<--Apologizes for opus, but wanted to say hello to everyone!!!

ETA (yes more)
<--Waves to Nancy and Suzanne
<--Says they must have jumped in while <--was writing <--'s novel ^^
 
<--DID SOEMONE SAY FLORIDA GATOR FROSTED FLAKES?!?!
<--will be in knoxville next weekend and will HUNT THEM DOWN!
<--is sure df will be just thrilled
<--wonders where in tennessee steph is
<--df is from dyersburg and df's bro lives in memphis (df's parents are still in dyersburg)
<--is raining here which is a very good thing, but it is not expected to continue for very long
<--heard on the news last night that we only have EIGHTY days of water supply left unless it starts raining very significantly which they don't think is going to happen
<--wonders what will happen if we run out of water (?!)
<--will have to pack up all five dogs and come stay with one of youse;-)
 
<--Tells Stephanie that<--LOVES Rachel Ray and would love the recipe!
<--has some recipes from her that <--'s DH and <--loves including meatball subs(uses turkey)garlic shrimp with penne pasta(in a very clean-oven baked tomatoe sauce)and others<--forgot at the moment!
<--would also share if anybody is interested!
<--also wonders what will happen when the water runs out in GA?
<--tells Lorie that<--has well water and <--would be glad to send it Lories way!
<--needs to get some housework done!
<--waves taa,taa for now!
 
<--Tells Amelia and all who are interested, here's the recipe. (BTW: I used only a couple of tablespoons of olive oil instead of the 1/4 cup, forgot the bayleaf and added lots of dried basil and dried Italian seasoning and a small cube of parmesan cheese to the stew to flaver the stew. And I used a lot less red bell pepper--not a big fan. I also couldn't find fire-roasted tomatoes, so I used canned organic crushed tomatoes. And I didn't make the fancy bread):

Vegetable Stew (Giambotta)
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus some to drizzle
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
3 cloves garlic, 2 chopped, 1 whole cracked from skin
2 onions, sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped (I used one white and one sweet potato)
1 eggplant, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and pepper
1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup stock, chicken or vegetable
1/2 cup torn or chopped basil (10 to 12 leaves)
4 (1-inch thick) slices whole-grain crusty bread
1/2 cup grated pecorino
Preheat broiler.
Heat a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, bay, chopped garlic and onions and let them sweat out while you prepare the rest of the veggies. Work next to the stove and drop as you chop, in order of longest cooking time: potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and add tomatoes and stock and cook 5 minutes more, to heat through. Turn heat off and stir in basil.

Char bread under broiler and rub with cracked garlic then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, top with cheese and pepper and return to the broiler for 30 seconds to brown cheese. Serve cheese whole-grain toast with bowls of vegetable stew
 
<--- is popping in with no time for personals right now
<--- hasn't read or even skimmed ^^^
<--- apologizes & waves at everyone
<--- had tummy monkey issues this morning
<--- ran late because of it - ICK
<--- needs to go finish something before lunch now
<--- will come back later to read ^^^ & hopefully post some personals
<--- pops back out & back to work

ETA:

<--- got her new Cathe DVDs this morning!!!
 
<--- asks, did someone say [font color=red size=+2 face="comic sans ms"]PIZZA!?[/font]:9
<--- cannot have pizza tonight
<--- made 2 pans of lasagna for a damily gathering tonight :9
<--- hopes all is well with each of you
<--- has had precious little time for posting so cannot keep up with a thread of this magnitude
<--- still thinks about you and keeps you in her thoughts and prayers :*
<--- wishes everyone a happy and relaxing weekend
 
<--pops in quick to say hello
<--has no time for personals
<--wanted to tell everyone to have a great weekend
<--hopes to be able to play more next week
 
<---is LOl at Catherine washing windows
<---is like that for the first couple of windows, then says whatthehecknooneelsewillseethestreaks
<---is almost done here at work
<---where, by the way, <--cannot see the winter-clothing-kitten pictures or hawt Meggles hair
<---is pooped, but plans on 4DS-bootcamp after work
<---tells you DD is cooking dinner tonight (!!!!!)
<---has to know what Mr.Nancysdt has at the Smithsonian!!!!!!
<---will be visiting the National garden for horticulture major DD
<---doesn't know what else we'll visit
 
<---wants everyone to know that UPS tracking says the DVDs are in Arkansas!
<---just has to wait until they make it way out in the boonies to <---'s house now....
<---also wants to know what DT has at the Smithsonian
 
<--OMG. OMG. OMG. OMG.
<--just got BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM CATHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<--is so super excited
<--another reason that cathe is THE GREATEST!!!
 
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