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  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:10 AM
    Alty

    Sneezy, short and to the point, I always write a book when answering a question. ;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:10 AM
    Alty
    Hey Biggie, how are you?
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:17 AM
    bigbird213

    Not bad Alty... you??

    Had a long weekend, now I'm trying to put off a paper that I need to write for Tuesday :(
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:18 AM
    startover22
    Hi Bigie bigie biggie;)
    Hey Alty...
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:22 AM
    bigbird213

    Hiya starty ;)

    What's up?
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:24 AM
    startover22
    Nothing... just got back from a nice fall walk with a bunch a kids... it was great;)
    Now I wish I had some butter I want to bake some choc chip[ cookies;)
    YOu holding up with all the school, workout and partying?
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:25 AM
    startover22
    Just found some in the freezer... I will take a pic of ma cookies then you can pretend to eat them;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:27 AM
    Alty

    Cookies, cookies, you're mean Starty, I want COOKIES! :(

    Hey Biggie, don't put off your paper, suck it up, sit down, do it, do it, do it. Boy I sound like a mom. ;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:31 AM
    startover22
    I got to make sugar cookies, that should be fun... I am out of choc chips;)
    Don't want to be mean but you know there just has to be something in your cupboard and the kids enjoy making them with you>>>>>>>>! LOL
    Or I will just post a pic for you, haha
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:34 AM
    Alty

    I'm going to search my cupboard now, I think I at least have the ingredients for sugar cookies, or short bread (I love short bread cookies). Momma's little baby loves shortening, shortening, momma's little baby loves shortening cake (is that right?) ;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:43 AM
    startover22
    I can bake like there is no tomorrow but for some reason the two times I tried shortbread, I didn't do it right... help me, I want to do it right, I like being right, please please please:)

    You are too funny, NOW, could you share your recipe and directions please?
  • Oct 26, 2008, 11:57 AM
    bigbird213

    Yeah I'm keeping up with the school stuff...

    All last week was midterms, so this weekend I made up in the partying department which means I was also making up in the workout department when I woke up and regretted those calories :p

    Now its Sunday which means hanging out, watching football and maybe writing a paper :p
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:10 PM
    Alty

    Shortbread is easy as pie, or shortbread.

    1 cup butter, softened
    3 tbsp cornstarch
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 3/4 cup all purpose flour

    -Preheat oven to 275ºF (140ºC).
    -In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; gradually beat in cornstarch, then sugar.
    -With wooden spoon, beat in flour, about 1/4 cup (50 mL) at a time.
    -On lightly floured surface or pastry cloth, roll out dough to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness.
    -Either cut cookes or use cookie shapes
    -Place on waxed paper-lined trays; prick each cookie 3 times with a fork. Freeze until firm. (Shortbread can be prepared at this point or transferred to freezer bags and stored in freezer for up to one month.)
    -Place frozen cookies on baking sheet.
    -Bake in oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove from baking sheet and let cool on racks.
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:24 PM
    Chery
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by klaus13239 View Post
    hmmm if one come in via smoke can he leave via fire

    Hi Klaus, don't know about the fire part - don't like it much. How's the weather in Vegas? My brother lives there too and works as a security guard and picks up lots of money every day. I wish I could get him to join us on this site, but he's busy with three dogs and going fishing on his day off, which are not that many.

    I miss the warm dry air and the wonderful starry nights out at Red Rock.

    Stay a while and forget about leaving - unless you've got a fire-resistant suit on.

    http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_11_2.gif
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:28 PM
    startover22
    THANKS... I must have been trying a really really hard one for some reason! I can't wait to try it!
    Chery, you are a sweet heart!
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:29 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bigbird213 View Post
    Agreed, Spring sounds like the best option....

    Yep, that gives us a quorum... go for it... :)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:42 PM
    startover22
    Hey Stringer, did you have a good day yesterday?:)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:48 PM
    startover22
    Stringer... did you forget about your football social group you started? YOu started it then never came back:(
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:53 PM
    Chery
    Thanks for sharing the recipe Alty, I just love shortbread. I ask Jaime to always bring some when she goes to the Canadian Post Exchange on the AirBase here. I used to make all kinds of german cookies at Christmas time but now I don't have the energy to stir anything thicker than milk with strawberry flavored powder.

    Guy... you're an Aquarius like me too, mine is the 22d of Jan. Go with your gut feeling hon, just think warm weather even though you want to be there NOW. I know how it is to have to wait for something so bad, I hate it too.

    Starty, take those pictures and I'll just drool over the cookies. My body can't move around much, but for some reason I don't gain any weight beause the medication does not make me that hungry. I usually have to force myself to eat, even though I think of all kinds of food. Right now, I'm thinking about a buffet (all you can eat) with lobster, crab, scallops, shrimp - all dripping with melted butter and lemon. Then I'd go back for seconds. When I lived in Georgia, I went to the shrimp boats in Savannah to get fresh shrimp twice a month. Now, I'm lucky if I can eat a fish-stick or two without feeling full. The two hot dogs I had today were yummy but it took me almost two hours to finish them. Believe me, it's not a fun diet,so don't try it. Larry eats more than I do... and deserves every bite of it. I gave him a whole can of real tuna today and he was in cat heaven.

    OK, what did you do with Stringer? I have not heard from him or gotten an email. Will someone please check the moat and see if the crocs are holding him hostage until they get fed? I'll ask Magprob if he can spare some spam.

    I'm working on a new coloring book and just might send a few pages to this site for your kids to color, so get enough black ink for your printers..

    C.U. later

    http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/39/39_3_2.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/39/39_3_4.gif Just brought in two more friends for Biggie and Starby to play with.
  • Oct 26, 2008, 12:57 PM
    startover22
    The dough is in the fridge waiting to be rolled out and baked... ok, I will go and do it now;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 01:04 PM
    Alty

    I'm getting some ingredients Starty, then I'll be baking too.

    Is it too early to start Christmas baking? ;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 01:08 PM
    startover22
    Never too soon for baking...
    I just love it, here is why.
    So you get all your thought together figure out what you are going to make...
    Then you say your thoughts out loud and all of a sudden kids start talking and getting serious about what is going on.
    Then you start getting stuff out and ask a kid to grab you the measuring stuff and of course they say "Can I pour it in?" and of course you say yes, then they start taking turns (like good little children) then you start to come up with the result and everyone waits, waits, and waits... then you stick it in the oven and they are all sitting on stools waiting with you, you get into some funny and sweet conversations when there is time to wait for something yummy coming out of the oven;)
    Opes, the timer, "is it done mom?" " I dont know lets check"
    I love baking, I just love it!
  • Oct 26, 2008, 01:20 PM
    Chery
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Altenweg View Post
    I'm getting some ingredients Starty, then I'll be baking too.

    Is it too early to start Christmas baking? ;)

    Not really dear. I used to make the cookies before halloween and place them in cans (saved coffee cans for this) then they went from soggy, to crisp and hard, and then just right - it takes time for some types. Macaroons(sp) for instance, get rock hard unless you place them in cans for a while.
    Besides, wíth the price of dairy products probably going up it is best to get them before you go broke on milk and butter.

    http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_13_14.gif It's also something fun for the kids to help you with.
  • Oct 26, 2008, 01:29 PM
    Alty

    Well, I might just have to start then. I don't know about that though, it's only October. Wait, it's almost November, EEEEEK, Christmas is closer than I thought. :(

    Okay, I've got to get ready here, clean the house, bake, buy presents, do my yard work (it snowed yesterday), train the puppy, train the kids, train hubby, get my hair done, buy new clothes, get a job... AHHHHHHHH! ;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 01:35 PM
    startover22
    LOL, too cute ALty, don't forget to clean the toilets and sleep;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 01:43 PM
    Alty

    Sleep? What's that? ;)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 01:48 PM
    Alty

    Got to run kids, work to do. I'll be back later.

    Have a great day everyone. :)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:03 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Chery View Post
    Thanks for sharing the recipe Alty, I just love shortbread. I ask Jaime to always bring some when she goes to the Canadian Post Exchange on the AirBase here. I used to make all kinds of german cookies at Christmas time but now I don't have the energy to stir anything thicker than milk with strawberry flavored powder.

    Guy... you're an Aquarius like me too, mine is the 22d of Jan. Go with your gut feeling hon, just think warm weather even though you want to be there NOW. I know how it is to have to wait for something so bad, I hate it too.

    Starty, take those pictures and I'll just drool over the cookies. My body can't move around much, but for some reason I don't gain any weight beause the medication does not make me that hungry. I usually have to force myself to eat, even though I think of all kinds of food. Right now, I'm thinking about a buffet (all you can eat) with lobster, crab, scallops, shrimp - all dripping with melted butter and lemon. Then I'd go back for seconds. When I lived in Georgia, I went to the shrimp boats in Savannah to get fresh shrimp twice a month. Now, I'm lucky if I can eat a fish-stick or two without feeling full. The two hot dogs I had today were yummy but it took me almost two hours to finish them. Believe me, it's not a fun diet,so don't try it. Larry eats more than I do ...and deserves every bite of it. I gave him a whole can of real tuna today and he was in cat heaven.

    OK, what did you do with Stringer? I have not heard from him or gotten an email. Will someone please check the moat and see if the crocs are holding him hostage until they get fed? I'll ask Magprob if he can spare some spam.

    I'm working on a new coloring book and just might send a few pages to this site for your kids to color, so get enough black ink for your printers..

    C.U. later

    http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/39/39_3_2.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/39/39_3_4.gif Just brought in two more friends for Biggie and Starby to play with.

    I am her Chery. Watching the Steeler Game.

    The weather is blustery, looks like tornado weather wow... so we didn't go to the movies, I am trying to protect my Halloween decorations... running all over trying to catch things in the wind... phewww.

    Got your email with the number... I will email you back tonight.. K?

    Muchly...
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:06 PM
    startover22
    Uhhhh, you mean the Seahawk game? LMAO
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:06 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by startover22 View Post
    Hey Stringer, did you have a good day yesterday?:)

    I did? That didn't go very far hon... :rolleyes:
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:09 PM
    bigbird213

    Aww thanks for the new friends Chery :)

    Running around catching decorations? Shouldn't you be resting, it is Sunday after all :p

    I'm sure there will be time for your sprints later one :)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:10 PM
    startover22
    YOu said you had to do a few things... just wanted to make sure it all went well;)
    13 nothing... if they don't win, they are sucky! LOL
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:10 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by startover22 View Post
    Uhhhh, you mean the Seahawk game? LMAO

    I have put on my Steeler shirt... :D
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:12 PM
    startover22
    You old fart! Did I just say that? Oh Stringer, I didn't mean it... Heehee
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:15 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bigbird213 View Post
    Aww thanks for the new friends Chery :)

    Running around catching decorations? Shouldn't you be resting, it is Sunday after all :p

    I'm sure there will be time for your sprints later one :)

    Yeah... I should but damn some of these things are big bucks... opps THERE goes another one, back later... Damn it is like a hurricane out there...
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:18 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by startover22 View Post
    You old fart! Did I just say that? Oh Stringer, I didn't mean it.....Heehee

    "Old Fart????" Why you young wipper snapper you... Ha! I don't have to make as many mistakes as I used to, I've made them all already. That along with still being sexy (per Marta) is only one of the benefits of experience and wisdom...

    Now... I owe you one Smartypants... :rolleyes::D
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:24 PM
    startover22
    2 Attachment(s)
    No frosting and the kids frosted the others;) They are yummy but not as pretty as I had hoped... oh well.. :D:D
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:24 PM
    startover22
    I was just kiddin'... you know that;) Go Hawks!
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:26 PM
    albear

    Hello all, not been here in a bit so I thought id just drop in to say hi :)
  • Oct 26, 2008, 02:27 PM
    startover22
    Hey bear;)
    What's happening? It is a nice cool Sunday here. Down time I suppose;)

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