Posts by dave98z3

"some where over the a$$hats.....skys are blue"

Original Post by moonikins:

One year I was making buckeyes for everyone as X-mas presents. I had 2 large trays of them (about 45-50 each) on the dining room table waiting for the chocolate to set up. I walked through the next morning and saw only 1 tray. I looked around and found the plastic wrap on the chair and the tray on the floor.

My black lab got up there and ate a whole tray of them at night. She was sick for 2 days. She puked and had diarrhea all over herself. What a mess! Poor thing didn't eat anything for 2 days. We're lucky we had hardwood floors. She made the mess all over her blanket.

 I can relate just imagine a snow white dog....and white berber carpet...not pretty.

Original Post by pavlovcat:

Original Post by clairelaine:

I always make a raw cranberry orange relish by putting a well washed orange, peel and all, and a package of cranberries into the processor with sugar.  Grind it all up and let it sit in the refrigerator for a day.

However, my family MUST have their canned cranberry jelly.  It used to be my job to open both ends of the can and push it out onto the special cut glass dish then slice it neatly.  Now the can is molded on the bottom so you can't cut it out and the damned stuff is almost impossible to remove in one piece.  I hate anyway.

 OMGoodness yes!  WTF is up with that?

 Oh no....say it isnt so....

I can say in my experience tattoos are not widely accepted today in the professional work environment.  I think as long as you can conceal them thats ok...but if they were to be in a location where its highly visible I think there might be some push back on the acceptance.  Again just my experience. 

I wonder if there are envelopes in sour cream and chive flavor?

Let me go on record....I personally believe a lot of folks use the site for its intended purpose...but then there are some (and lately I think there are more) individuals who appear to be looking to use it to fuel their obsession. 

I applaud those who use CC to make themselves better....to get the facts (or in some cases fiction)....know what paths worked and didn't work for others while they take on a personal battle with their health, and their life.  I personally just get that hair raising on my neck when I see the posts that appear to go against that grain.  I could probably do nothing and just ignore that its happening but that would go against my personal nature.  I always taught the young men and women who I served with one fundamental phrase to remember and it goes like this..."if you see a piece of trash on the ground and you pass by it without picking it up (regardless of who through it there) then you inadvertently set a standard"....that standard is its ok to throw it on the ground....so after awhile the trash just piles up....sounds stupid but it sort of fits what GI-Jane was saying earlier...if we see a post that appears to go against the standard...get involved...police up the garbage.

Again thanks to all.

VR

Dave 

Original Post by jenningermany:

Original Post by dave98z3:

Not sure if its just me but it just seems like a lot of posts here on CC are from young adults (12-18 yrs old) all trying to loose some weight.  Lately it looks like most that were trying were at a good weight level to start with...what is disturbing is the number of individuals with ED. 

I guess I am wondering has anyone noticed this or maybe its just me?

I am wondering is this the progression line for a person who trys to get their weight under control to end up obsessed to the other extreme? 

Uh, Dave, those are pre-teens (12) and teenagers (13-18). 

Thanks...I stand corrected....below is my edited version...the point is still the same...

Not sure if its just me but it just seems like a lot of posts here on CC are from pre-teens and teenagers from 12-18 yrs old all trying to loose some weight.  Lately it looks like most that were trying were at a good weight level to start with...what is disturbing is the number of individuals with ED. 

I guess I am wondering has anyone noticed this or maybe its just me?

I am wondering is this the progression line for a person who trys to get their weight under control to end up obsessed to the other extreme?

Original Post by monalisamonkey:

I grill all year long, as long as I can get to (wade through the snow easily) the grill!  Throw chicken or pork on the grill with some simple seasonings! Your eggplant dish sounds rocking!

 beer can chicken

Right now I am not real thrilled about myself...sort of damaged goods...but hey I do have a positive outlook seeing I have no place to go but up lol

Original Post by jenningermany:

Thanks for all the suggestions.  Now I just have to decide!

Dave:  They're friend we've known for a few years.  It's a pretty relaxed thing.  Actually, we tend to cook together several times a year, but I wanted to cook for them because they're such nice people.  I have no need to 'impress' them, but I do want it to be yummy!

 I would say if they are good friends then you probably have a pretty good idea what they like to eat...so any of these ideas that were given will work fantastic.

I wasnt trying to form any revolt or a revolution...my concern I think is more for the people who are looking for approval and assistance among the site to fuel their disease.  I guess the best way I can frame it is that its like helping a crack addict find and buy crack...and if they cant find or buy it then to help them with clear instructions how to make their own.  I just noticed it seemed like a lot of it...and I was wondering was it just me that had seen this or were others noticing this trend.  I guess my final wish is for those who need real help to please ask....for those who are using this for self-destruction I wish you the ability to find happiness and get HELP before its too late.

Original Post by huggitbear:

Original Post by bagga:

BJ's

 EWW, my dad doesn't want that from me!  A lot of these other ideas are good though.... Thanks!  The problem I have with tech gifts is that people are pretty particular about what they want if they're into tech stuff, so it's hard to pick something out without them telling you the exact specific model they want, and then they know what they're getting

 Well if he is a "tech" guy then maybe if you know where he buys his stuff the most you could get him a gift card from there?

Original Post by moonikins:

Bunker, that's the yellow lab you see in my profile pic, is a big baby. Labs are big babies. Expect him to follow you all over the house. Talk to him as you move from room to room so that he feels you want him. If you get up to go to another room ask him if he's coming.

Bunker will always lay outside the bathroom door as you shower or do your business. She loves to push the door open if you don't shut it tightly.

 LOL I think I have the queens of big babies...of course I dont help it by spoiling them but hey I dont have anyone else here to spoil so its ok...every morning when I do my sit ups I get a chest full of and kisses from the 2 little monsters.  Its cute because Missy will lay dead on my chest to get my attention.  After the workout and hot tub I go to shower and shave and they both are in their dog bed watching me.  In the evening when I am sitting down to read or watch tv Nikki has to be in my lap or between my legs.  When I go to bed they climb up (using doggie stairs) and get into bed...even thou they have a dog bed on the floor next to the bed.   BTW I rescued Missy from a puppy mill...she was in bad shape but shes filled out great.  She still has issues but all in all shes a good dog. 

I would go with the Margarita Chicken or the shrimp margarita.  I would substitute things that I didnt want or like.

Well the next time they say that say "yeah but I make all the rules"

or just ignore the idiots