Soda Shoppe August 1 , 2023

patricia19 · August 15, 2023, 03:00:31 PM

So far so good stomach wise, Rick. If I had to add coffee to the long, ever-growing list of foods I can't have, there would be a mental breakdown!

I have a friend whose coffee habits are unique, an entire meal. She has a full arsenal of favored creamers already sweetened, and then she adds two heaping teaspoons, more like tablespoons, of sugar.

Phyllis, so many of my friends have that or the symptoms. It's bad enough I don't want more; I have to remember to move slowly from lying down or sitting because of my hypotension, even at night, for the occasional bathroom break.

I discovered a new favorite breakfast that satisfies, is good for me, and is healthy. I take two toasted whole grain bread, two tablespoons of peanut butter, and one thinly sliced apple, such as a honey crisp or the Chelan mini apples. I have everything ready to make the sandwich while the toast is still hot and delicious!

Amy, I have some herbal tea, but it doesn't work for me during the day. I have one that purports to make you sleepy. I like to soak for twenty minutes in an Epson salt sleepy time blend before bed, if I'm not tired, with a steaming cup of that tea. It may be only in my mind, but it relaxes me enough to drift off when I lie down.

I love your sense of humor, the way you put things!

JaneS · August 15, 2023, 05:05:19 PM

I'm finished for the day! I went in the kitchen to make Cooper's supper and discovered that the pan I fried the bacon in was still soaking and waiting for me to wash it. The counter and the stove needed help, too! So I did Cooper's supper for him and then I did my cleaning! As I said, I'm finished for the day.

While I did the bacon, I also fried up some hot dogs and that's what I had for lunch. And that's what I'm having for supper, too. I love hot dogs when they're fried or done on the grill!

Cooper is finished with his supper and he's patiently waiting for his last walk of the day. We do that right before it gets dark when he spends the night with me! Oh yes, I don't remember! Did I say he's spending the night with me! I'll have a snuggling, bedfellow tonight! Frankie wasn't feeling well and went home early. She asked if he could stay here. WElllllll, now! What kind of question is that? of course he can stay here!

I guess I'll go watch a Perry Mason and think about my supper! Enjoy the rest of your day!

RAMMEL · August 15, 2023, 05:31:22 PM

" So far so good stomach wise, Rick. If I had to add coffee "

I'm sure eating lunch at the local "Greasy Spoon" during lunch hour didn't help.

patricia19 · August 15, 2023, 05:47:20 PM

I'm confused Rick...what greasy spoon?

RAMMEL · August 15, 2023, 05:54:53 PM

Quote from: patricia19 on August 15, 2023, 05:47:20 PMI'm confused Rick...what greasy spoon?

Those were during my work years. Typically the food at Luncheonettes is not overly digestible. Kept heated, with the included acids getting more so the longer it kept hot.

From a Search Engine - "A greasy spoon is a small, cheap restaurant – either an American diner or coffee shop, or a British or Irish cafe – typically specializing in fried foods. The term greasy spoon has been used in the United States since at least the 1920s and is used throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term greasy spoon originated in the United States and is now used in various English-speaking countries.-"

patricia19 · August 15, 2023, 08:05:29 PM

Ah, like a Woolworth's. We have a diner on a trucking route that's accurately a greasy spoon. I went there once with a couple of friends, and you had to blot your mouth after every bite. The parking lot is always full, so it's popular.

JaneS · August 15, 2023, 09:24:28 PM

Good Night Everyfriend! Cooper is already in bed and I'm going to be quick to follow him. Sleep well and wake refreshed.

Rick, we have many "Greasy Spoons" in Central PA and the first time I ever heard that definition, it came out of my Grandfather's mouth!

JaneS · August 16, 2023, 06:49:14 AM

Good Morning to anyone who stops by today! Cooper and I are up and atttem and having our breakfast. Then we'll take our first walk of the day after which I'll be getting ready for my trip to the eye dr. followed by a stop at an Amish Farmer's stand and then the Farmer's Market.

Gonna be a busy day today! Make it a good one for you, too!

Amy · August 16, 2023, 07:06:43 AM

Good morning..

I , too, am up and atttem.Need to fisih up doing the jobs that didn't get done yesterday and I see the dust kangaroos need dealing with too!

The talk of "greasy sppoons" brought back memories. They were usually run by families and handed down to the next generation. As for Woolworths, they had the best orange twist donuts with real piece of orange rind on them.

Jane, hope the Dr is happy with the way your eye is. Have fun at the Amish store (I know you will!)

Patricia, I like some herbal tea, pumpkin spice is nice in the fall, but mostly Tetley tea here.

Better get on with my day, it seems to move faster than I do.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

so_P_bubble · August 16, 2023, 08:48:25 AM

Gloria asked me to help her get in. I want to re-register her but need some details from her. If anyone knows how to contact her and ask her to reply to my email? Thanks!

RAMMEL · August 16, 2023, 09:08:24 AM

I'm also up, ----- but skip the attem.

Amy · August 16, 2023, 09:30:40 AM

Rick,

so_P_bubble · August 16, 2023, 11:07:40 AM

I finally got hold of Don. Yesterday he was sound asleep and did not hear my call.
I was worried about that Facebook notice, which is why I did not answer your query.

Don is well and kicking today. LOL He is his smiling self and sends a big hello to all in Soda Shoppe.

JaneS · August 16, 2023, 11:10:45 AM

BUBBLE, I sent a message to Gloria to get in touch with you by email. I gave her your email address. I hope it works for her!

RAMMEL · August 16, 2023, 11:17:32 AM

Thanks Bubble.

patricia19 · August 16, 2023, 02:12:55 PM

Good morning, I'm late checking in as I'm delving into some of the belated chores I've avoided. I've regretfully learned to go from cleaning a room at a brisk pace to doing it slower, then slowly one side at a time and finally to sections.

Yesterday, I carried my stool with me and cleaned and dusted and rearranged the cabinets on the right side. Today was the refrigerator's turn. Two months ago I purchased produce mats for the drawers and all the shelves. Today I opened the package and put them in place.

Tomorrow I wipe down the oven that I had self cleaned on the tenth, so I can use it again. Then I will clean the convection bake, toaster oven I've used in place of the regular oven. Finally, I will end the week by cleaning and rearranging all the cabinets on the left side, finishing with mopping the floor I've swept each day.

Between the fall I took on black ice in 2014 and the fall I took in February, 2021 I've lost so much balance and mobility. Unfortunately, having a computer is a drawback to accountability. It beckons more than a good clean.

Amy · August 16, 2023, 03:33:13 PM

Patricia, often when I need a break I will sit at my desk and enjoy reading the posts. Speaking of desk, it needs a cleaning also.

Curiosity got the better part of me and I pulled a potato plant to the side, reached in and brought out 8 nice potatoes! With all the rain we have had
it was ify if they would be solid inside and they were! THat ws part of one hill. I planted 10lbs and they say for every 1 lb you should get 10 lbs back..oh dear. Know lots of friends who will help eat the extra.

Bubble, good to hear Don is ok...thank you.

patricia19 · August 16, 2023, 07:53:39 PM

I had an out-of-body experience just now. I was writing a post when my laptop suddenly jumped to the right and left. It then switched to my other open tab; very strange...who knows what a wandering finger connected with.

I ended up cleaning my fridge and wiping down the inside of my oven so I could return the pots and pans sitting on my desk to their storage inside my oven. That leaves my convection oven and the left side of my cupboards for tomorrow.

Amy, my laptop is a black hole. Any "breaks" I take become the rest of my day between emails, subscriptions such as here, Youtube, and worldwide real estate subscriptions. Then there is PSP, an entity in itself.

I used to love it when Mom would take new baby potatoes and new peas and combine them in a light cream sauce. Any attempts at recreation never were as good as hers.

I believe I may have an answer to my mysterious computer jump. I heard thunder just now, saw a vivid flash outside, and went to investigate, and the low-hanging clouds are black. That steady rain forecast for this morning finally made it and in a more aggressive form. I'm shutting down for a bit.

JaneS · August 16, 2023, 09:32:35 PM

Cathy picked me up and we went to the bank and the Dog food store on the way to my eye appointment. The dr. said that the "sticks" that he put in my eye did exactly what they were supposed to do but not as much of it as he expected. He's thinking that we might do this again in October. I'm thinking "Do I really NEED to do it again?" I guess I have some time to think about it! I'm just happy with what it did so far...no double vision is wonderful!

After that appointment, we headed for the Farmers Market. I came home with fresh corn, red beets, a couple of peppers and some onions! Nobody had any rhubarb so I guess that's over with. I missed it! I have 22 bags of corn in the freezer. Tomorrow I'll be making the beet relish! Also chopping and packing onions and peppers. Busy day today and another one tomorrow.

I had some of the corn for my supper and it's GOOD!

Now I'm hitting the haystack! Cooper will be here about 6:45 a.m. and then the day will take off! I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow!

patricia19 · August 16, 2023, 10:35:19 PM

I'm back, Dante's infernal finally changed to a soft, steady rain, but the skies are still black. This wasn't the same as the cloud burst of the fourth. This lasted about 2.5 hours, with rolling thunder growls and lightning flare-ups lightening the skies from East to North. We usually miss out on the lightning and thunder with storms, generally heading southwest of here, but tonight's was violent; the only part missing was the wind.

I ended up vacuuming out and wiping down my convector oven, so the time sans laptop was put to good use.

I'll say good night and see if I can rustle up any PSP; I'm sure Rick will be in to turn the lights out and lock up.

RAMMEL · August 16, 2023, 11:45:47 PM

OK --- Lights out and will lock up on my way out. Gotta grab a couple of cookies first.

Amy · August 17, 2023, 05:46:52 AM

Good morning..

Starting out at 54° and heading to 80°. We are going into town to pick up a 25 lb case of Roma tomatos. Some will go into canned tomatoes and the rest into spaghetti sauce. Any remaining time will be relaxing in my sewing room.

Jane, sounds like yesterday was a productive day for you. Fresh corn is always a treat! My friend now uses an agle food pan to chop her corn into,saving it from going all over the counter.

Patricia, sounds like you also had an interesting day with the storm! We have been threatened with storms the past few days but thankfull nothing has happened. We did get a light slatter of rain but that is it. To the south they did get some hail.

Rick, thank you for lights up and lock. Will help Jane replenish the cookie jar, maybe ginger snaps next?

Better start the day as it is going to be a busy one also.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · August 17, 2023, 06:38:08 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I'm just waiting for Cooper's arrival and having my breakfast.

AMY, I use an angel food cake pan to cut the corn off the cob for freezing. I forget where I heard about it but I've been doing it for years. Lately, it's the only use my cake pan gets any more! It sure does make the job easier!

As soon as Cooper is fed, walked and loved up, I'll be starting on the red beet except for one thing. I forgot I also bought a canteloupe that needs to be cleaned, cut up and refrigerated for quick access!

Have a great day Everyfriend!

AMY, thanks for replacing the cookies. I don't really have time today! Sometimes I think that's the only reason Rick hangs around!

Amy · August 17, 2023, 06:56:35 AM

Jane, you just reminded me I also need to pick up canteloupe. I have froze canteloupe in the past and it sure is tasty in the winter. Good that Rick does like the cookies all our hard work is not going to waste...but to waist.

patricia19 · August 17, 2023, 02:20:09 PM

Good morning; I've been busy getting a few things done in the kitchen besides general upkeep and the meet and greets. We're at 54 but only planning to reach 61 for a high. This weekend and next week will be rainy and more in tune with standard August weather.

The smoke has been blown in another direction, but there are still several fires in the state, so the rain is welcome. Another visible sign of the time is ravens returning from the mountains. They retreat to them in the summer for cooler weather and return here following it back in the fall.

Five ravens are enjoying the garden below me in the Native Association's Elder Program yard. Likewise, Claire says the smaller overwintering birds are leaving their single-species flocks and forming their huge multispecies flocks for winter protection. It's late, but all the fall signs are back.

I haven't made cookies in a long time. I don't have a sweet tooth, don't even have any sugar in the kitchen. I rarely eat sweets, but show me carbs and stand back out of the way! I'm currently cooking four pounds of kidney beans that I soaked overnight.

Last night I scrubbed, peeled, and chopped several yellow onions, potatoes, carrots, and a few red, green, and yellow bell peppers. Today, those and the beans will be separated and bagged for freezing so I'll be ready for future meals.

patricia19 · August 17, 2023, 09:43:35 PM

Lloyd posted in Sites Upgrades today;

Today at 04:49:59 PM
Last Edit: Today at 04:54:51 PM by Lloyd Hammond
Good evening everyone. well Amey I am glad to get all the good help i can get. I thought I was already in sodia shop. it looked right on my computer. I am sory for any foul up or confusion I may have coused. Mabey i should jut set back and read, and not put my twocents worth in. I would get the minoer probluems fixed on our motor home fixed and do some more traveling. But Nancy dose not and will Not goe with me. and I am too old to brake in another laidie, so i guese i will just finde a good western or a highway Patrole moovie on the TV and relax. I wish you all a great rest of the day and a better tomorow, and rest of the day, It is a verry clear day here and the evening temp has cooled off to a current temp of 78º . I am planning On going up to VA tomorow and see if I can get some minor problems fixed without getting put in the hospitial. I wish you all a good rest of the day and a better tomorow.

Lloyd

JaneS · August 17, 2023, 10:14:26 PM

Well, tonight I'm heading for the haystack! I'm not tired all the way down to my toenails. I'm tired about 10 feet past my toenails and about 10 feet above my head! The crushed up beets are in the fridge waiting to be made into relish tomorrow and thats a "must-do" job for tomorrow. When that's done I'm going to rest for a week and only to the "have-to's"!!

Good night everyfriend! Sleep peacefully and wake refreshed! That's what I'm planning to do!

Amy · August 18, 2023, 06:29:55 AM

Good morning...

Well the "storm" didn't happen again!

Label and putting away spaghetti sauce and starting the rest of the tomatoes and that is it until Sat when the icicle pickles will be canned.

Will be back later .

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · August 18, 2023, 07:54:33 AM

Good Morning to anyone who pokes their head into the Soda Shoppe today! I got up this morning and I left all the "tireds" back there in the bed! I'm hoping they don't find me until I finsh the beet relish!

Cooper arrived, ate his breakfast and we took our first walk of the day!He's not asking to go out in the yard this morning. He knows how wet it is out there. We had rain for about half the night and it looks like it might have been a pretty good storm!

AMY, it sounds like your getting a lot done! I still have tomatoes to think about...maybe next week. Mine are getting ripe and I do have to make some tomato sauce for cooking!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

RAMMEL · August 18, 2023, 09:12:12 AM

We also had rain during the night. Around 3:00 Light flashes and thunder - but quickly went back to sleep. Still cloudy here.

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