I'm so happy today! (Randoms!)

[jubilantsquirrel]

[rooskie]

I'm stuck picking out where to go to lunch with my work group tomorrow. I'm so indecisive.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Dec 21, 2015 16:20:03 GMT -5 ****** said:

Dec 21, 2015 16:15:49 GMT -5 jubilantsquirrel said:

not a unicorn...but...
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Sweet baby yeezus, my eyes!

[ceejay]

Dec 21, 2015 16:30:40 GMT -5 ****** said:

Dec 21, 2015 16:16:44 GMT -5 rooskie said:

I'm stuck picking out where to go to lunch with my work group tomorrow. I'm so indecisive.

make a thread with a poll. We'll help you!!

yes! Polls are fun. We haven't had a clicky poll in a while. 


(I am so bored at work and I need something to do!)  

[rooskie]

Dec 21, 2015 16:33:15 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Dec 21, 2015 16:30:40 GMT -5 ****** said:

make a thread with a poll. We'll help you!!

yes! Polls are fun. We haven't had a clicky poll in a while. 


(I am so bored at work and I need something to do!)  

****** - hopefully we will go local. I'm down to pizza, sit down Italian, Irish pub, or max and ermas.

[notagoddess]

I am making pot roast for the first time ever! I am using wannabmama's recipe.

The recipe says to turn the roast every 30 minutes for 3.5-4 hours. Does anyone know what they mean by turn? Do they mean flip it? The meat is shaped like a very thick steak. I feel like it's going to fall apart from all of the flipping. I was hoping they meant just turn the pot around in the oven, but that doesn't make any sense.

Anyway, I'm tied to the kitchen all afternoon, and I hope the results are worth it!

[Rama]

Dec 21, 2015 15:36:16 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

Dec 21, 2015 15:32:49 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Have you registered a complaint yet about that mail person? I definitely would. It's not okay that she is not doing her job.

I mentioned it the last time I went in to pick up a package and clearly that did nothing. I obviously need to complain to someone higher up! It is getting super annoying. 

Forget the small time. Complain to the USPS directly on their website.

[BabyStandish]

Bronze reg status!! Oh yes, this is the only reason for this post.

[Rama]

Dec 21, 2015 14:47:07 GMT -5 peaseblossom55 said:

I went to the mall this morning and picked up the last of my Christmas gifts. I bought two gifts for Anneliese and donated them to toys for tots, one was a book that lit up and another was a soft pink doll that giggled when you pushed in her tummy. I cried and really wanted to keep the toys for her. I know some baby will be able to use them and appreciate them much more. I just wish she were here, or almost here.

In other news I am doing laundry and later I plan to make chocolate meringues for co workers.

Pease, this is seriously so beautiful of you. I'm in tears for you. All the warm, squishy hugs.

[ceejay]

Dec 21, 2015 16:39:47 GMT -5 ****** said:

Dec 21, 2015 16:35:16 GMT -5 rooskie said:

****** - hopefully we will go local. I'm down to pizza, sit down Italian, Irish pub, or max and ermas.

I vote Irish pup!

+1. Irish pubs are always fun. I also like Max and Ermas!

[notagoddess]

Dec 21, 2015 16:43:46 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

Dec 21, 2015 16:40:00 GMT -5 notagoddess said:

I am making pot roast for the first time ever! I am using wannabmama 's recipe.

The recipe says to turn the roast every 30 minutes for 3.5-4 hours. Does anyone know what they mean by turn? Do they mean flip it? The meat is shaped like a very thick steak. I feel like it's going to fall apart from all of the flipping. I was hoping they meant just turn the pot around in the oven, but that doesn't make any sense.

Anyway, I'm tied to the kitchen all afternoon, and I hope the results are worth it!

Yeah, they want you to flip it in the pot so it cooks evenly. If you're worried about it falling apart too soon you can tie it together with some butchers string while it cooks

Thank you! That is helpful.

I will get some butcher's string for next time.

[requiressnacks]

Dec 21, 2015 16:42:14 GMT -5 BabyStandish said:

Bronze reg status!! Oh yes, this is the only reason for this post.

[notagoddess]

And speaking of GKU-inspired kitchen adventures, I made lgraceh's Russian Teacakes a second time, and they were divine. This time, I used my parents' kitchen, and I think their convection oven made the difference. Ours is very old and inconsistent. I also roasted the walnuts this time. I'm reposing the recipe so it gets the love it deserves. Recipe link

It was also my first time using a KitchenAid mixer. It was pretty sweet!

[lgraceh]

Yay, notagoddess. So glad they turned out. I'm jealous of your parents' convection oven!

[notagoddess]

Dec 21, 2015 17:01:24 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

Yay, notagoddess . So glad they turned out. I'm jealous of your parents' convection oven!

Me too. When I made them at home, the bottoms were burned while the inside was slightly undercooked. So they didn't have a consistent texture inside. The ones from the bakery next door don't have that problem, and those are my Russian Teacake ideal. But I'm happy to report the batch at my parents was just as good as the professional ones!

[thelittleredm]

I'm so over work today. I'm exhausted, I keep dropping everything, and I can't remember what I'm doing half the time. I almost stayed home this morning. Damn bills....

[wannabmama]

notagoddess...I usually only flip it once or twice and it's never fallen apart. Hope it turns out well!

[notagoddess]

Dec 21, 2015 17:31:58 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

notagoddess ...I usually only flip it once or twice and it's never fallen apart. Hope it turns out well!

The recipe says every 30 minutes, which is 7 times for 3.5 hours. I've done 5 of those flips now and it's in 2 pieces, about to be 3. I didn't realize I could skip all that work. Next time!

[wannabmama]

Dec 21, 2015 17:39:26 GMT -5 notagoddess said:

Dec 21, 2015 17:31:58 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

notagoddess ...I usually only flip it once or twice and it's never fallen apart. Hope it turns out well!

The recipe says every 30 minutes, which is 7 times for 3.5 hours. I've done 5 of those flips now and it's in 2 pieces, about to be 3. I didn't realize I could skip all that work. Next time!

I think I've never noticed the instruction TBH...I just flipped a couple times to get it more even but not that many (I try to set it and forget it as much as possible). It'll be tasty even if in a few pieces

[rablissful]

I'm finally home! After work I had to ruin to the grocery store for foods and target for a new iron.

Our fucking iron shit the bed this morning. It was already on its last leg (I yelled at it both Friday and today to work, there were several curse words flying around at 6:30am) but I was really hoping it would hold up until next week. It didn't. Doesn't help that my SO bought it and I swear he got the cheapest iron he could find at Wal-Mart. Dude, we use the thing almost every day. We need a quality iron. When he asked me if he should pick one up I was like NOPE! I'LL DO IT!

[penguin129]

Thanks ladies. Sorry for bringing the thread down. Our friend is actually the one who gave h my number. She also was our wedding photographer.

[peaseblossom55]

Dec 21, 2015 16:43:39 GMT -5 Rama said:

Dec 21, 2015 14:47:07 GMT -5 peaseblossom55 said:

I went to the mall this morning and picked up the last of my Christmas gifts. I bought two gifts for Anneliese and donated them to toys for tots, one was a book that lit up and another was a soft pink doll that giggled when you pushed in her tummy. I cried and really wanted to keep the toys for her. I know some baby will be able to use them and appreciate them much more. I just wish she were here, or almost here.

In other news I am doing laundry and later I plan to make chocolate meringues for co workers.

Pease, this is seriously so beautiful of you. I'm in tears for you. All the warm, squishy hugs.

Thank you

[rablissful]

You are such an amazing and strong lady, peaseblossom55. Very beautiful tribute to your daughter.

[hydrangea1019]

I just started on Grimm, episode 1 of this current season. I have missed several episodes of the last season, but WTF episode ?!?!?

Semi-SPOILER below:

People die, missing body parts, missing people?! What a way to start the season off.

ETA: I actually had to turn it off... it started making me cry.  OY!

[onesweetworld]

Grrrrr TheEleventhHour I hope you get some sleep tonight!!

[hydrangea1019]

Dec 21, 2015 16:42:14 GMT -5 BabyStandish said:

Bronze reg status!! Oh yes, this is the only reason for this post.

Woo!!  Just noticed mine, too! lol

[onesweetworld]

Hugs to you penguin129

[Carrot]

Dec 21, 2015 17:59:43 GMT -5 rablissful said:

I'm finally home! After work I had to ruin to the grocery store for foods and target for a new iron.

Our fucking iron shit the bed this morning. It was already on its last leg (I yelled at it both Friday and today to work, there were several curse words flying around at 6:30am) but I was really hoping it would hold up until next week. It didn't. Doesn't help that my SO bought it and I swear he got the cheapest iron he could find at Wal-Mart. Dude, we use the thing almost every day. We need a quality iron. When he asked me if he should pick one up I was like NOPE! I'LL DO IT!

Talk to me about your iron.  I need a new one terribly!!! Our's is a POS from wal-mart that only stays warm for about 3 minutes...and I use it 3/4 times a week.  So much unnecessary frustration.  

[Carrot]

peaseblossom55, that is beautiful. Such a meaningful tribute to your daughter. This time of year has to be especially hard. Thinking about you!

[onesweetworld]

Dec 21, 2015 20:54:25 GMT -5 Carrot said:

Dec 21, 2015 17:59:43 GMT -5 rablissful said:

I'm finally home! After work I had to ruin to the grocery store for foods and target for a new iron.

Our fucking iron shit the bed this morning. It was already on its last leg (I yelled at it both Friday and today to work, there were several curse words flying around at 6:30am) but I was really hoping it would hold up until next week. It didn't. Doesn't help that my SO bought it and I swear he got the cheapest iron he could find at Wal-Mart. Dude, we use the thing almost every day. We need a quality iron. When he asked me if he should pick one up I was like NOPE! I'LL DO IT!

Talk to me about your iron.  I need a new one terribly!!! Our's is a POS from wal-mart that only stays warm for about 3 minutes...and I use it 3/4 times a week.  So much unnecessary frustration.  

I have a sunbeam and I like it. I think it was $30 or so.