The Coffee Shop

[SassyLady]

...wait a second. Did you? Did you say? Sushi is yucky?

#dispondant

#Ihadsuchhighhopes

That's why it is better to come to my house kiddo. I love sushi!

[Kathianne]

Ok, I'm still awake and have yet to sleep since 1 am on Wednesday. I was close, then decided I should check my accounts with Chase. I temporarily forgot my password, (too tired?), so I went to reset and ran to get my debit card. Could not find it.

I emptied my purse, three times. I checked Myr's car, twice.

I called Walmart, the last place we stopped, (BTW, they are quite a bit cheaper than Amazon for Brita water pitchers). The person that would know if a debit card had been found, was on break or in a meeting, could I call back in 20 minutes? Damn right.

I did. No luck. So, I check the purse again. I gather up my phone, purse, and planned to head over and check the parking lot. Get in my car and a passing thought, check under Myr's car. Sure enough, breathing. Of course by now I'm more than awake and it's 2:30. So I go and fill up my car with $2.71 gas. Everywhere else around here is $2.87 and higher, but still 15-30 cents cheaper than No. AZ. So here I am, contemplating going to sleep for a couple of hours.

I did fall asleep for 3 hours, went to the pool then out for really good Mexican lunch. So good! Myriam took off and I headed back to tackle unpacking. Fell asleep until nearly 6! I'd say I needed that. So I'm starting in on it, my plan is to stop at a reasonable time and finish tomorrow.

[Kathianne]

That's why it is better to come to my house kiddo. I love sushi!

She also makes killer sausage and biscuits! (Stomach growling! )

[Gunny]

Why sure... you can even pitch a tent in here and take up residency...

And feel free to use which ever bathroom you'd like too.

SO this is really a Starbucks ...

[High_Plains_Drifter]

She also makes killer sausage and biscuits! (Stmach growling! )

Maaaaan... I'd eat up on some of THAT!

(Stomach also growling.)

[High_Plains_Drifter]

Yeah it's a little bit cooler today, but still real humid. Got some trimmings to rake up then I better break out the JD and mow my JUNGLE.

[Abbey Marie]

Yeah it's a little bit cooler today, but still real humid. Got some trimmings to rake up then I better break out the JD and mow my JUNGLE.

I dunno, T.
Jack Daniels and mowing might not be a good idea.

[LOki]

That's why it is better to come to my house kiddo. I love sushi!

I'm not much of a sharer, but I'll share this:

I really like sushi.

I like it so much in fact, that I can't be bothered to know anything about it.

I don't know how to order the stuff... I leave that for others.

I get together with 2 or three friends for some sushi, and I just order one of each of what they order.

That's it. That's how I roll.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

I dunno, T. Jack Daniels and mowing might not be a good idea.

I see what ya did there... I'm actually giving the Jack Daniels a rest... giving all the boozin' a rest.

Did get the lawn mowed, was windy and got covered with lawn dust and dirt.

Car has been gone for 8 days now. Won't see it until Monday at the earliest now, 10 days. But my bet is, they've told the body shop manager, for Christ sake, this guy is one nit picky dude, just take your time and GET IT RIGHT, so actually I'm expecting to be blown away. I hear they took the hood and trunk lid off and rear air spoiler, I'm sure they're pulling out all the stops. I expect the stripes to be perfect and even clear coated. Going to be one rare SS Camaro with the stripes painted on instead of decals, so I'm not going to call and bug 'em. Let the maestro create his master piece. I'm sure the wait will have been worth it.

I do miss my car though. I sure didn't have it long and it's gone. This waiting is tough.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

I'm a little sore from all the yard work yesterday. The new 40v cordless DeWalt hedge trimmer is surprisingly heavy, especially after you've been swinging it for an hour. My shoulders are more sore than anything, but, I'm going to hit the yard and power through it. Still have raking to do and I really need to get this done. One of those chores that you don't really want to do but you know there's no getting out of it.

[Gunny]

I dunno, T. Jack Daniels and mowing might not be a good idea.

Sure it is (used to be)! Got 3 hours on a tractor ahead of you just riding in circles? A shot every couple of laps keeps you from getting bored

[Kathianne]

I'm settling in. Went to the grocery and got out for just over $100, which isn't bad considering that I had to throw out everything that was in fridge/freezer in Camp Verde.

Yeah, still need a few things, but with this heat cannot do multiple store shopping. Going to finish up the shopping when I'm done prepping the meat, fruits, and veggies.

Blueberries and grapes are done. Strawberries drying, along with nectarines, apples, and peaches. Pineapple is next. THEN there was my one, "Should I have done this?" Fry's which is a Kroger store, had petite sirloin steaks on sale, buy 1, get three. Family packs! I've got 12 steaks. I don't eat much beef, but in the summer I do like it sliced on salads and sandwiches, but I think I may have overbought this time. LOL!

I usually buy boneless/skinless breast, but they had huge regular breasts for .88! I got a pack of two, will make chicken veggie soup out of them and freeze.

Tom, you mentioned buying the prepared rotisserie chickens in the store. I pick those up once in awhile. I usually eat the wings and part of the breast. I tear the meat off and throw the carcass into my crock with some onion, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and a bit of rosemary. Leave it on low for a couple of hours. Then put through a sieve, doesn't have to be perfect. Throw it into a container and put in fridge overnight. If there's any fat, skim it off the top, (it will be congealed.) Use the stock for soup or if you don't make that, use it for rice. You can use the left over chicken, for me there's enough for two more meals either in soup or add a bit of barbecue sauce and you've got sloppy chicken sandwiches. Can always just make chicken salad too!

[High_Plains_Drifter]

Sure it is (used to be)! Got 3 hours on a tractor ahead of you just riding in circles? A shot every couple of laps keeps you from getting bored

Even on my John Deere with a 54" deck, it takes me an hour and half to mow. I wanted to get the brush and overgrowth from 20 years of neglect a ways away from the house to cut down on bugs. Consequently I have quite a bit of lawn, but oh well, it looks nice.

Yeah that JD... I drink mostly because I'm bored. Weird though, when I quit drinking I'm usually not bored... go figure. If I was smart, I'd just quit drinking for good... and who knows... I might.

[High_Plains_Drifter]

Tom, you mentioned buying the prepared rotisserie chickens in the store. I pick those up once in awhile. I usually eat the wings and part of the breast. I tear the meat off and throw the carcass into my crock with some onion, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and a bit of rosemary. Leave it on low for a couple of hours. Then put through a sieve, doesn't have to be perfect. Throw it into a container and put in fridge overnight. If there's any fat, skim it off the top, (it will be congealed.) Use the stock for soup or if you don't make that, use it for rice. You can use the left over chicken, for me there's enough for two more meals either in soup or add a bit of barbecue sauce and you've got sloppy chicken sandwiches. Can always just make chicken salad too!

Good idea. I have a couple different strainers but no sieve. I've looked at them at the store, I'll have to make a note in my phone to pick one up.

I see them using them on "Diners, Driveins & Dives" all the time. One of my favorite shows.

Time to get at the raking... it's a perfect time to finish it, it's cool and overcast.

[Gunny]

I'm settling in. Went to the grocery and got out for just over $100, which isn't bad considering that I had to throw out everything that was in fridge/freezer in Camp Verde.

Yeah, still need a few things, but with this heat cannot do multiple store shopping. Going to finish up the shopping when I'm done prepping the meat, fruits, and veggies.

Blueberries and grapes are done. Strawberries drying, along with nectarines, apples, and peaches. Pineapple is next. THEN there was my one, "Should I have done this?" Fry's which is a Kroger store, had petite sirloin steaks on sale, buy 1, get three. Family packs! I've got 12 steaks. I don't eat much beef, but in the summer I do like it sliced on salads and sandwiches, but I think I may have overbought this time. LOL!

I usually buy boneless/skinless breast, but they had huge regular breasts for .88! I got a pack of two, will make chicken veggie soup out of them and freeze.

Tom, you mentioned buying the prepared rotisserie chickens in the store. I pick those up once in awhile. I usually eat the wings and part of the breast. I tear the meat off and throw the carcass into my crock with some onion, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, and a bit of rosemary. Leave it on low for a couple of hours. Then put through a sieve, doesn't have to be perfect. Throw it into a container and put in fridge overnight. If there's any fat, skim it off the top, (it will be congealed.) Use the stock for soup or if you don't make that, use it for rice. You can use the left over chicken, for me there's enough for two more meals either in soup or add a bit of barbecue sauce and you've got sloppy chicken sandwiches. Can always just make chicken salad too!

You tightwad. Do you squeeze your pennies til Abe Lincoln squeals?