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Quote: GWAEI hate being bored at work, especially when it is a Friday. This is going to be a long day.
Sometimes I get so bored at work I actually do some work just too keep busy ;)
Re-read the Discussion about the Suspension List. If that doesn't get you to the end of day re-read the Hot Blonde thread. But don't forget to leave work at 5 o'clock :-)Quote: GWAEI hate being bored at work, especially when it is a Friday. This is going to be a long day.
Quote: chickenmanRe-read the Discussion about the Suspension List. If that doesn't get you to the end of day re-read the Hot Blonde thread. But don't forget to leave work at 5 o'clock :-)
I don't want over time, I will leave at 330
Quote: NareedSometimes I get so bored at work I actually do some work just too keep busy ;)
Hahaha, yeah I just did 2 hours of work. My problem is that I am so good at what I do that I accomplish in 2 hours what all my other works get done in 4 or 5 hours. If I worked 8 hours at this pace I would probably get my hours cut.
Ah, maybe the chip of the Day thread then and just browse the pix?Quote: GWAEI don't want over time, I will leave at 330
;-)
Quote: DocBut there's no high drama there. Or suspensions. Never has been. Different strokes, I suppose.
;-)
I don't like viewing your chip thread because it makes me sad that I am not at any of those casinos. At one point I was adding 15 chips a year to my collection but now with 2 small kids that has dwindled down to almost nothing. 4 years ago we would drive somewhere but add a few hours because of all my detours to new casinos. Now I just want to get somewhere as quick as possible because extra time with a 2 year old in a car is no fun.
Yeah, even the discussion about long- versus short-cane didn't cause any ruckus :)Quote: DocBut there's no high drama there. Or suspensions. Never has been. Different strokes, I suppose.
;-)
GWAE
Mods, please move to the Pet Peeves thread. j/kQuote: GWAEwhy do people sign their name at the end of a forum post? It makes no sense and annoys the crap out of me, even more than hey hey. On top of that they always space down like 4 spaces
GWAE
It's the same as having to begin your email "Dear so and so." Yea, you know my name, great. Get to the point already!
Quote: chickenmanMods, please move to the Pet Peeves thread. j/k
hahaha, I am still bored at work so my mind just rambles on.
Quote: wudgedIt annoys me too, but some people think it adds a "personal touch."
It's the same as having to begin your email "Dear so and so." Yea, you know my name, great. Get to the point already!
ut oh, you better make another post quickly.
Quote: GWAEut oh, you better make another post quickly.
I had to make another post then come back to understand what you were talking about. Done and now this adds on another.
Quote: wudgedI had to make another post then come back to understand what you were talking about. Done and now this adds on another.
whew, good thing today is not the 13th or a full moon.
Quote: GWAEwhew, good thing today is not the 13th or a full moon.
and that I'm not playing roulette.
http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/268823/speedreads-watch-derek-jeter-score-the-winning-run-in-his-last-game-at-yankee-stadium?utm_source=links&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=speedreadsfacebook
That is all. Thank you. Everything baseball is supposed to be, and one sweet, movie-worthy ending to his home field career.
Quote: beachbumbabsJETER!!!!!!
http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/268823/speedreads-watch-derek-jeter-score-the-winning-run-in-his-last-game-at-yankee-stadium?utm_source=links&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=speedreadsfacebook
That is all. Thank you. Everything baseball is supposed to be, and one sweet, movie-worthy ending to his home field career.
Going to the game in Boston tomorrow. I hope he steps up to the plate.
Quote: 1BBGoing to the game in Boston tomorrow. I hope he steps up to the plate.
I will be at the game Sunday. I saw an interview with him earlier where he said he will not play SS but will DH this series.
Welcome to the forum, Robert. Why is my computer slowing down?
Quote: 1BBI tell ya the hits just keep on coming. New forum member RobertRake has provided us with a web site in his profile. The site does exist along with a phone number presumably to China. Have a look at the profile.
Welcome to the forum, Robert. Why is my computer slowing down?
Yeah, I saw him earlier; I don't have the ability to edit his profile and take that out, though I looked for a way. Banning him would accomplish nothing in that direction, and he hasn't posted. It's annoying.
Cue the "On Hold" message for telemarketers. The guy was ripped! I listened on another phone and I can't repeat what I think he said through his heavy Indian accent.
No lectures please. My phone my rules.
Quote: GWAEI hate being bored at work, especially when it is a Friday. This is going to be a long day.
Ok this will brighten up your day. I hate your face, although I've never seen it before. DRAMA!
Poker game at Robert's place!Quote: 1BBI tell ya the hits just keep on coming. New forum member RobertRake has provided us with a web site in his profile. The site does exist along with a phone number presumably to China. Have a look at the profile.
Quote: djatcOk this will brighten up your day. I hate your face, although I've never seen it before. DRAMA!
Well that makes 2 of us. :-(
Quote: djatcI hate your face
XD
Quote: onenickelmiracleFunny thing about Jeter, I can hardly tell he has even aged in all these years. Just watched The Other Guys the other day and he played a small role. He wasn't too bad. Damn hope italics are right. Looks like my bees in English is worthy because I don't know.
ONm if u not busy tomorrow you should come down and join us.
My mom has been sick. Can't right now, but can next time.Quote: GWAEQuote: onenickelmiracleFunny thing about Jeter, I can hardly tell he has even aged in all these years. Just watched The Other Guys the other day and he played a small role. He wasn't too bad. Damn hope italics are right. Looks like my bees in English is worthy because I don't know.
ONm if u not busy tomorrow you should come down and join us.
Quote: onenickelmiracleMy mom has been sick. Can't right now, but can next time.Quote: GWAEQuote: onenickelmiracleFunny thing about Jeter, I can hardly tell he has even aged in all these years. Just watched The Other Guys the other day and he played a small role. He wasn't too bad. Damn hope italics are right. Looks like my bees in English is worthy because I don't know.
ONm if u not busy tomorrow you should come down and join us.
Aww, best wishes for your mother.
Yum.
Remember, the LAST one you should cheap out on is yourself.
A single and a play at the plate? For me it's a beautiful thing, but Hollywood wouldn't stand for that ending. The dramatic moment has to be a home run. Tragic moments must be strikeouts.Quote: beachbumbabsJETER!!!!!!
http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/268823/speedreads-watch-derek-jeter-score-the-winning-run-in-his-last-game-at-yankee-stadium?utm_source=links&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=speedreadsfacebook
That is all. Thank you. Everything baseball is supposed to be, and one sweet, movie-worthy ending to his home field career.
Quote: MrVRemember, the LAST one you should cheap out on is yourself.
yeah, I hate it when people try to save money by eating cheap at home. That's not to say some "home economics" arent in order for most of us, but the way to save money is to not eat out so much.
and I do admit there is an irony to the fact that I would say that and actually like beans and rice [sometimes]. And not just as a side dish either, but as the main part of the meal. [either red beans or black beans, anymore esp the latter]
on the other hand, once I got married, forget that!
Quote: odiousgambityeah, I hate it when people try to save money by eating cheap at home. That's not to say some "home economics" arent in order for most of us, but the way to save money is to not eat out so much.
and I do admit there is an irony to the fact that I would say that and actually like beans and rice [sometimes]. And not just as a side dish either, but as the main part of the meal. [either red beans or black beans, anymore esp the latter]
on the other hand, once I got married, forget that!
Did your wife come with you last weekend?
Quote: GWAEI am not a huge steak eater basically [..]
I'm not big on steak either (as opposed to my late dog who was positively fanatical about it, poor thing). Since I've taken up cooking, I've never made any because they're too simple to make. Really. Most tips about cooking steak focus on the quality of the meat. The rest is "season as little as possible," and "leave the meat alone as much as possible."
I prefer chicken breast. You also leave it alone, but it can be seasoned in various ways.
Quote: NareedQuote: GWAEI am not a huge steak eater basically [..]
I'm not big on steak either (as opposed to my late dog who was positively fanatical about it, poor thing). Since I've taken up cooking, I've never made any because they're too simple to make. Really. Most tips about cooking steak focus on the quality of the meat. The rest is "season as little as possible," and "leave the meat alone as much as possible."
I prefer chicken breast. You also leave it alone, but it can be seasoned in various ways.
Did you give up on your blog. Nothing new in a year.
Since we had our first son 2 years ago I do all of the cooking. This year for xmas I want a nice set of knives.
Quote: GWAEThis year for xmas I want a nice set of knives.
I just got a vintage Cutco stainless knife
that takes an edge like a razor. I use it
for everything. Sharp knives make the
cook happy.
Quote: GWAEQuote: odiousgambityeah, I hate it when people try to save money by eating cheap at home. That's not to say some "home economics" arent in order for most of us, but the way to save money is to not eat out so much.
and I do admit there is an irony to the fact that I would say that and actually like beans and rice [sometimes]. And not just as a side dish either, but as the main part of the meal. [either red beans or black beans, anymore esp the latter]
on the other hand, once I got married, forget that!
Did your wife come with you last weekend?
:snickers:
Quote: EvenBobI just got a vintage Cutco stainless knife
that takes an edge like a razor. I use it
for everything. Sharp knives make the
cook happy.
vintage as in used?
How much was it. It is so hard when looking at knives. You see ones for $1000 but that obviously just make it good. Then you see then ones on infomercials that can cut steel and still be sharp for $19.99.
Quote: GWAEvintage as in used?
How much was it. It is so hard when looking at knives. You see ones for $1000 but that obviously just make it good. Then you see then ones on infomercials that can cut steel and still be sharp for $19.99.
My dad used to sell Cutco when he was a newlywed, 60 years ago. My mom has a complete set of knives, along with the cooking utensils (ladle, spatula, etc.) They are still amazingly good; not one has broken, and she's used them nearly every day.
If you're looking for quality, I'd suggest you check some vintage stores.
Quote: beachbumbabsMy dad used to sell Cutco when he was a newlywed, 60 years ago. My mom has a complete set of knives, along with the cooking utensils (ladle, spatula, etc.) They are still amazingly good; not one has broken, and she's used them nearly every day.
If you're looking for quality, I'd suggest you check some vintage stores.
not sure I understand the usage of the word vintage. Cutco still makes knives.
http://www.amazon.com/Homemaker-Includes-Sharpener-Stainless-factory-sealed/dp/B00J5XTAFE
I assume by vintage you mean ones that were manufactured years ago opposed to ones that are still being made today.
Quote: GWAEvintage as in used?
.
I'm guessing 60's. You can get the same
knife new for about a hundred bucks.
Cutco is good, but the old Cutco's are
better. This knife scares me it's so sharp.
And heavy. You want a somewhat heavy
knife so the weight does half the work.
But a slight mistake and you'll be at
emergency room getting stitches.
I sharpen a knife every time is use it.
I have a 'pull through' sharpener, pull
the blade through it 4/5 times and
slice away..
Quote: GWAEnot sure I understand the usage of the word vintage. Cutco still makes knives.
http://www.amazon.com/Homemaker-Includes-Sharpener-Stainless-factory-sealed/dp/B00J5XTAFE
I assume by vintage you mean ones that were manufactured years ago opposed to ones that are still being made today.
Yeah, it's been my experience that when it comes to kitchen tools and appliances, from Hamilton Beach mixers to knife sets to specialty utensils, if you can find things from the 30's thru the early 70's, the quality is SO much higher. And they're around, because everybody was a home cook back then.
Metals are lighter and cheaper alloys, much of the new stuff is plastic, and almost everything is designed for planned obsolescence rather than a lifetime.
Quote: beachbumbabsMy dad used to sell Cutco when he was a newlywed, 60 years ago. .
Cutco used to make a chef quality knife,
the old ones are much better than the
new. You can buy far more expensive
knives now, but the old Cutco will be
of equal quality for a fraction of the cost.
I eat no processed food, it's all made from
scratch, even burger. So I need a sharp
knife to cut the meat into small sections.
And I use nothing but veggies and they
all need to be cut into small pieces for
the crock pot. A knife is the cooks one
indispensable kitchen tool
JETER!!!!!!
http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/268823/speedreads-watch-derek-jeter-score-the-winning-run-in-his-last-game-at-yankee-stadium?utm_source=links&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=speedreadsfacebook
That is all. Thank you. Everything baseball is supposed to be, and one sweet, movie-worthy ending to his home field career.
A single and a play at the plate? For me it's a beautiful thing, but Hollywood wouldn't stand for that ending. The dramatic moment has to be a home run. Tragic moments must be strikeouts.
What if you're a pitcher?
Quote: GWAEDid you give up on your blog. Nothing new in a year.
I want to say no. If I ever find out how without telling a lie, I will ;)
Quote:Since we had our first son 2 years ago I do all of the cooking. This year for xmas I want a nice set of knives.
Ask for a nice knife sharpener, too.
Quote: EvenBobThis knife scares me it's so sharp.
And heavy. You want a somewhat heavy
knife so the weight does half the work.
But a slight mistake and you'll be at
emergency room getting stitches.
Just put whatever you lose in a plastic bag and stick it on ice for the trip in. These days you can put almost anything back on and still get some use out of it, except your head.
Although technically you could reattach that too, though it will only be for open casket purposes.
Remember though.. its not ice but ice cold water. Ice burn on a severed finger makes the job difficult.
Now we use a French brand that is not stainless steel. You have to be careful to clean and dry them all the time. All the difference in the world though, for getting sharp and holding an edge.
Stainless steel knives evidently can be very good if they are using the right stuff. Carbon content? Not sure, but actually I think that SS taking over the knife world was a bad thing, as evidently this allows the appearance of quality without necessarily providing it.
