hollydolly
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Sounds fab...I wish we had something similar here
How is your day Today? Chat about your plans and achievements 2026....
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packleader
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- Southern California
Some of my favorite foods.
Left: Salsa with Quinoa and a glass of Pomegranate juice. Right: Raw veggies (here Cauliflower) dipped in Hummus.
Sardines from Morocco, sweets from Canada (often from Belgium,) avocados from Mexico, other sardines from Thailand,
Pumpernickel bread and gluten free crackers from Germany, and butter from Ireland. It seems half of our food is imported.
Left: For lunch, my wife prepared cod with potato salad. Right: a variety of nuts are super healthy (especially Walnuts)
but they have plenty of calories (snack with caution, LOL)
Left: Salsa with Quinoa and a glass of Pomegranate juice. Right: Raw veggies (here Cauliflower) dipped in Hummus.
Sardines from Morocco, sweets from Canada (often from Belgium,) avocados from Mexico, other sardines from Thailand,
Pumpernickel bread and gluten free crackers from Germany, and butter from Ireland. It seems half of our food is imported.
Left: For lunch, my wife prepared cod with potato salad. Right: a variety of nuts are super healthy (especially Walnuts)
but they have plenty of calories (snack with caution, LOL)
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againstthegrain
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- Sun Valley, ID
Today I trained, brought a motorcycle in for service - sadly it was beautiful out and I couldn't keep riding, grocery shopped, dinner, and out.
hollydolly
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- London England
Good Mornin' Peeps of SF... 
It's been raining but now at 10.30am the sun is coming out. I'm just having a cuppa tea before I leave for my appointment at the hospital....
have the best Wednesday you can folks....
It's been raining but now at 10.30am the sun is coming out. I'm just having a cuppa tea before I leave for my appointment at the hospital....
have the best Wednesday you can folks....
CinnamonSugar
A Quiet American
At the hospital helping my daughter in pre-op. I’ll be spending a good while in the waiting room, so I’m going to pretend it looks like this….
Pappy
Living the Dream
Today it is going to reach 32 degrees, I hope. Was 8 earlier this morning. Not much going on today. Will send a grocery order in later.
Capt Lightning
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- Historic Buchan, Scotland
Cold and miserable here - rain, sleet, snow and just 4 Deg C.
I'm waiting for a case of wine to be delivered. I waited for it yesterday and according to the tracking, it got to within 3 miles of home before the driver returned to the depot without making any more stops. This is the third time that 'Yodel', the couriers, have done this. It's not only from the wine suppliers. One day we waited three days for a small parcel before the courier arrived - with a large box for a totally different address.
On another occasion, they said that they could not access my property and sent a photo to prove it. They had taken a farm track which ended up in a field - 10 miles from my address!
I'm waiting for a case of wine to be delivered. I waited for it yesterday and according to the tracking, it got to within 3 miles of home before the driver returned to the depot without making any more stops. This is the third time that 'Yodel', the couriers, have done this. It's not only from the wine suppliers. One day we waited three days for a small parcel before the courier arrived - with a large box for a totally different address.
On another occasion, they said that they could not access my property and sent a photo to prove it. They had taken a farm track which ended up in a field - 10 miles from my address!
hearlady
Homebody
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- N Carolina
Waiting on a plumber I sure hope he shows. I expect he will. I could have got the job done for less but that company takes so long to communicate.
I have learned lately that every time you think you've caught up on dealing with things like insurance, finances, etc., three to five more things crop up! Ah well, this will be my life for a while until I settle in to it.
I have learned lately that every time you think you've caught up on dealing with things like insurance, finances, etc., three to five more things crop up! Ah well, this will be my life for a while until I settle in to it.
Trila
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- North Central Arkansas
Too hard to explain, but I never would have found it myself!!!
moviequeen1
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- Buffalo,NY
Morning all, since I didn't go outside at all yesterday,decided to go this morning at usual time 6:50,temp was 12. There was no breeze as I went around the building before breakfast. As I getting my breakfast notice it was getting lighter outside, nice to watch the sun rise
No real plans today read today's NYT, see what today's lunch/dinner menu is offering
I may go outside mid morning, take advantage of sun being out even though its a cold day
Everybody have a good day
No real plans today read today's NYT, see what today's lunch/dinner menu is offering
I may go outside mid morning, take advantage of sun being out even though its a cold day
Everybody have a good day
hearlady
Homebody
- Location
- N Carolina
Good. Plumber called and is on the way!
Trila
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- North Central Arkansas
The only plan for sure today is that I'm going to make a pot of chili......first time ever!!!!
Yep! I've NEVER made chili before! It seems simple enough. The thing is finding a recipe that you like, since there is such a big variety to choose from.
I do not like hot or spicy foods, so chili can be tricky. This recipe is mild.
It also has sugar in it. I bought pasta sauce instead of tomato sauce, by accident. Since pasta sauce is sweeter than tomato sauce, I will either leave out the sugar or at least cut back on it.
Regardless, I'm sure it will be fine. Cook the meat, throw everything else in, simmer. What could go wrong?!!!
Well, I've finished my
, so I guess I should go and make breakfast.
Hugs to all!
Yep! I've NEVER made chili before! It seems simple enough. The thing is finding a recipe that you like, since there is such a big variety to choose from.
I do not like hot or spicy foods, so chili can be tricky. This recipe is mild.
It also has sugar in it. I bought pasta sauce instead of tomato sauce, by accident. Since pasta sauce is sweeter than tomato sauce, I will either leave out the sugar or at least cut back on it.
Regardless, I'm sure it will be fine. Cook the meat, throw everything else in, simmer. What could go wrong?!!!
, so I guess I should go and make breakfast.
Hugs to all!
hearlady
Homebody
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- N Carolina
Haha! The plumber has a plumbers crack. 
I needed a chuckle today. 
I needed a chuckle today. 
Good morning to everyone. It is 40 degrees outside and will be rain tonight but 72 this afternoon. One more day at freezing in the next 10 days.
I keep my fingers crossed that we have no problems in the house. We just need to declutter some rooms.
Have a good day and stay well, everyone.
I keep my fingers crossed that we have no problems in the house. We just need to declutter some rooms.
Have a good day and stay well, everyone.
debodun
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- way upstate in New York, USA
I started some pepper and tomato seeds I saved from produce I had last summer. I'm curious how they will turn out.
hollydolly
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- London England
some thing terrible could go wrong..I'm deadly serious Trila... do not simmer the kidney beans until you've boiled them rapidly for 10-30 minutes to remove the toxins phytohaemagglutinin which causes severe vomiting .. this is Impertitive.... then you can safely put them into the Chilli, and simmer them...The only plan for sure today is that I'm going to make a pot of chili......first time ever!!!!
Yep! I've NEVER made chili before! It seems simple enough. The thing is finding a recipe that you like, since there is such a big variety to choose from.
I do not like hot or spicy foods, so chili can be tricky. This recipe is mild.
It also has sugar in it. I bought pasta sauce instead of tomato sauce, by accident. Since pasta sauce is sweeter than tomato sauce, I will either leave out the sugar or at least cut back on it.
Regardless, I'm sure it will be fine. Cook the meat, throw everything else in, simmer. What could go wrong?!!! View attachment 484214
Well, I've finished my
Hugs to all!
However if you're not using dried kindey beans and using Canned instead , then you'll be fine
hollydolly
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It's just past 3.45pm and the sun is shining....
I got to the hospital 30 minutes before my appointment, it was packed with people... which is the reason I went early in case I had to wait for a parking space. I was lucky there was one space when I got there..so I got in early...and I thought they'll make me wait now because there's so many people in front of me, but they didn't...for once I was taken in within 5 minutes...which was good news...as I came out and back into the waiting room people were giving me the stink eye..lol
I;d worn a chunky polo neck, to go out in with jeans.. but I didn't realise how hot it was going to feel... even tho' it's only 48 deg f...
I had to drive into North London to do some stuff, then also to get a ton of groceries.. I wanted enough to last me a long time... so I went to Tesco and to marks& Spencers..
There is no garage here with Air pumps for tyres, so I have to drive 2 towns away among very busy traffic .. to get a garage that has air pumps .. so I did that on the way back.. good thing I did , the tyre were down quite a lot..
I was so hot... really hot I felt a bit dizzy with it.. I turned the AC on in the car
When I got home, I couldn't wait to get the jumper off..... and get a thinner top on...
I've spent most of the winter not turning the heat on in the house for more than an hour a day..... and I think my body has acclimatised...
I got to the hospital 30 minutes before my appointment, it was packed with people... which is the reason I went early in case I had to wait for a parking space. I was lucky there was one space when I got there..so I got in early...and I thought they'll make me wait now because there's so many people in front of me, but they didn't...for once I was taken in within 5 minutes...which was good news...as I came out and back into the waiting room people were giving me the stink eye..lol
I;d worn a chunky polo neck, to go out in with jeans.. but I didn't realise how hot it was going to feel... even tho' it's only 48 deg f...
I had to drive into North London to do some stuff, then also to get a ton of groceries.. I wanted enough to last me a long time... so I went to Tesco and to marks& Spencers..
There is no garage here with Air pumps for tyres, so I have to drive 2 towns away among very busy traffic .. to get a garage that has air pumps .. so I did that on the way back.. good thing I did , the tyre were down quite a lot..
I was so hot... really hot I felt a bit dizzy with it.. I turned the AC on in the car
When I got home, I couldn't wait to get the jumper off..... and get a thinner top on...
I've spent most of the winter not turning the heat on in the house for more than an hour a day..... and I think my body has acclimatised...
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hearlady
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- N Carolina
I soak my beans for at least 24 hrs then pressure cook them.some thing terrible could go wrong..I'm deadly serious Trila... do not simmer the kidney beans until you've boiled them rapidly for 10-30 minutes to remove the toxins phytohaemagglutinin which causes severe vomiting .. this is Impertitive.... then you can safely put them into the Chilli, and simmer them...
However if you're not using dried kindey beans and using Canned instead , then you'll be fine
hollydolly
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- London England
Where did you get this picture of my livingroom..?
actually I'm only half kidding because it's verry similar to mine....
packleader
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- Southern California
I am feeling uneasy about posting so many pictures, but I just came back from my gorgeous morning hike, and I am feeling
so good and happy about everything. I wish these pictures could also "turn you on."
Can you see the pale moon on top of Rex' head?
The Santa Ana Winds were blowing hard and swept the sky free of smog. On a day like this, you can see forever.
My inexpensive pocket camera just doesn't do justice to what I can see.
I am missing my pack of four Boxers that I used to have for years and years, but I am getting old and it's too much work.
Heidi is also ageing and is slowing down. How much longer can I take her with me hiking? I am feeling secure hiking with dogs.
so good and happy about everything. I wish these pictures could also "turn you on."
Can you see the pale moon on top of Rex' head?
The Santa Ana Winds were blowing hard and swept the sky free of smog. On a day like this, you can see forever.
My inexpensive pocket camera just doesn't do justice to what I can see.
I am missing my pack of four Boxers that I used to have for years and years, but I am getting old and it's too much work.
Heidi is also ageing and is slowing down. How much longer can I take her with me hiking? I am feeling secure hiking with dogs.
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Jules
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Please keep posting your pictures. It’s nice to see other parts of the world.
moviequeen1
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- Buffalo,NY
an update from my morning post
I did take an afternoon stroll its been a beautiful sunny day, temp in 20's,not much of a breeze
I walked to the signal light,crossed the street and headed down to the end of it where the local co op is located It usually takes me 20 min to /from to get there, walking on the sidewalks,had to go around some garbage totes,felt like I was on an obstacle course.On my way back I walked in the street near the curb which was easier than on the sidewalks. When I got back, looked at my watch it took me a bit longer 30 min
I did take an afternoon stroll its been a beautiful sunny day, temp in 20's,not much of a breeze
I walked to the signal light,crossed the street and headed down to the end of it where the local co op is located It usually takes me 20 min to /from to get there, walking on the sidewalks,had to go around some garbage totes,felt like I was on an obstacle course.On my way back I walked in the street near the curb which was easier than on the sidewalks. When I got back, looked at my watch it took me a bit longer 30 min
againstthegrain
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- Sun Valley, ID
The day started well.
Went to the hill, got to the top, as I was buckling my boots noticed a 3" cut in the boot cuff. That's a catastrophic failure w boots that only have 80 days on them. I purchase my boots at the base store so I zipped down there (the snow was great btw) and the tech said "nothing I can do with that." So it's up the chain of command to the Fisher rep who will hopefully approve a warranty replacement.
It's a bad time in the ski season if you need a specific thing, stores have long sold out and the warehouses are empty so it looks like I'll be skiing some of my older boots for a while and perhaps through the rest of this season. My legs did need a day off and they didn't completely fail on the way down sending me into the trees at 50mph so I guess I got off easy. And by hook or by crook I'll be in new boots next season!
Picked up the motorcycle from the shop and returned it to storage w the help of my wife. We saw close to 200 swans in their hangout today. 51°F on the way home,,,,,,,,WTF it's February 4th!!!
Pepper let me know she was alive at least!
@packleader folks can scroll on by or use the ignore button so you're all good w the pics.
Went to the hill, got to the top, as I was buckling my boots noticed a 3" cut in the boot cuff. That's a catastrophic failure w boots that only have 80 days on them. I purchase my boots at the base store so I zipped down there (the snow was great btw) and the tech said "nothing I can do with that." So it's up the chain of command to the Fisher rep who will hopefully approve a warranty replacement.
It's a bad time in the ski season if you need a specific thing, stores have long sold out and the warehouses are empty so it looks like I'll be skiing some of my older boots for a while and perhaps through the rest of this season. My legs did need a day off and they didn't completely fail on the way down sending me into the trees at 50mph so I guess I got off easy. And by hook or by crook I'll be in new boots next season!
Picked up the motorcycle from the shop and returned it to storage w the help of my wife. We saw close to 200 swans in their hangout today. 51°F on the way home,,,,,,,,WTF it's February 4th!!!
Pepper let me know she was alive at least!
@packleader folks can scroll on by or use the ignore button so you're all good w the pics.
Jules
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@againstthegrain, glad you spotted that cut and didn’t find out by going arse over tea kettle. Could have been dangerous.
Thanks for reporting in from Pepper.
Thanks for reporting in from Pepper.