Soda Shoppe October 1 , 2023

phyllis · October 12, 2023, 11:25:18 AM

My house smells like an Italian restaurant today. I had some tomatoes that were getting soft so I am dehydrating them in a slow oven. I have a bunch of glass jars so I'll pack them in olive oil and use them later. Dried and in a glass jar they will last for a long time.

Nice to see Bubble posting in Photos.

Take care, All.

patricia19 · October 12, 2023, 11:42:46 AM

Good morning. I'm just checking in. I've fed Farrah, made coffee, and put away anything needing to be put away and put back out anything I needed out. It's cold out there at 23 and icy. We've only had 0.1 snow accumulation so far. It's more ridged ice than anything out there.

It sounds like everyone is busy this morning. Phyllis, dried tomatoes sound good to me. I've got six glass pint jars and three curved ones that I've used for jellies, so next time I'm out, they're on my list.

I've no plans to go anywhere on that ice, and yes, Amy, I did sleep very soundly. No fire alarms nor electricity going out, or should I say so far?

Jane, as usual, your Amish market sounds good to me. All our small Ethnic businesses, tailors, groceries, and whatnot disappeared with Covid.

JaneS · October 12, 2023, 05:22:39 PM

I truly love the Amish Market (called Wenger's after the owner). I went there with a list of 5 items and I came home with 4 bags full!

I have supper in the crock pot. It started out with some cut up pork chops and then got some stuff out of the fridge that needed to go. I told my daughter it was a recipe for COTF (Clean Out The Fridge). She remarked that I make that a lot....and it never tastes the same twice!!

Now I'm going to go out there and eat some of it! If it's good, I hope I can remember what I put in there. If it's awful, the garbage man comes tomorrow!

patricia19 · October 13, 2023, 01:00:05 AM

There is a basic mix that I never run out of that's similar to your COTF. I will cut and quarter yellow onions, thin-skinned gold potatoes, and carrots.

I'm too lazy to peel, but the potatoes, and similar vegetables get a good scrubbing with the brush. I add plenty of ground pepper, either black or green, ground sea salt, plus no salt added Creole flavoring.

To that basic recipe, you can add various peppers, eggplant, zucchini, virtually any root vegetable that comes to mind. For protein, I usually add pork chops that I've deboned and chopped, but any solid meat, I simply prefer the taste of pork.

Sometimes, I add red kidney beans or instead make a cream sauce. I put all the chopped bits and pieces in my large wok with a nice dash of olive oil and fry quickly by tossing everything about like a fry cook.

It's usually ready in 20 minutes or less, and I finish with another good grind of pepper and a tablespoon of nutritional yeast. For a single, it's enough for one meal and two saved for later.

It's one recipe that benefits by being creative.

so_P_bubble · October 13, 2023, 05:16:45 AM

Thank you for the comforting messages. Understandably I am not very present these days. We are all very tense and it is difficult to concentrate on anything outside of the news; the TV is on at all time and we are ready to jump to safety (no shelter, but in the staircase) in case of an alert in our location.

Vanilla-Jackie · October 13, 2023, 05:19:19 AM

Bubble...
...do what it takes to stay safe...

Amy · October 13, 2023, 08:05:50 AM

Good morning...

A tad chilly this morning with a starting temp of 34°. Another mixed up day here, some work will get done some will have to wait.

I saw a recipe that uses up left over turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes ,along with cranberries and topped with cheese,that just may be tonights supper and it to will COTF.

Phyllis, your home must smell so tasty! I have some plum tomatoes that may get treated that way.

Jane, how did your COTF taste? Sounded good to me, Dad on weekend would do what he called a refrigerator scramble and once the diced onion was cooked in went every bits and bobs into the frying pan. It also taasted good despite the appearance.

Patricia, any new snow your way? So far the snow has avoided us for now. Snowblower is still in for maintenance so I hope the snow holds off!!

Bubble, prayers for you and your family.Stay safe my friend.

Better get a move on.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 13, 2023, 08:23:41 AM

Good Morning! It was so nice to come in and see that you had posted, BUBBLE! We do miss you when you're not here and we do worry about your safety!

AMY, last night's supper was pretty good! I think I'll have it again tonight for supper. The pork chop pieces were so tender that even my few leftover teeth on the bottom made easy work of it. I see you do the same thing with your leftovers! I love looking around the fridge and thinking "OH yes! I can throw that in there!"

Cooper arrived this morning and we've done our stuff for the morning. He's out sitting on the settee on the porch and checking stuff out and I'm running the dishwasher while I sit here talking with friends and having my second cup of coffee!

I hope you all have a good day better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow! Do exactly as you please!

Denver · October 13, 2023, 11:40:58 AM

PHYLLIS, I am happy to read about your birthday celebration with your family.

PATRICIA, your week has been as stressful sounding as mine has been😩 I can just imagine your description of you and Nancy on your outing....😩 I hope issues in the building have settled down and you and Farrah are getting a much better night of rest😘

JANE, I am continuing to get around better after my injections. I realize they are just a bandaid, but it sure is nice to have less pain😘 Thank you for asking.

AMY, we have used our furnace too in the mornings this week and we had our first freeze last night😩. What a unusual thing to happen; getting in and out of a doctors office before your appointment time‼️

BUBBLE, I continue to think about you and your country and pray for your safety🙏. We have non stop news coverage daily and it is unfathomable to see what is going on🙏

We have a week full of doctor appointments next week along with having our two grand doggies here for the week. We are keeping our fingers crossed that there will be no moisture as it makes walking the doggie for Bob so much easier when they are not wet, of course.

I wish you all a good day.

patricia19 · October 13, 2023, 12:41:10 PM

Good late morning from the Interior, where it's 28 degrees and no new snow. Yesterday, We had rain that turned our little snow into more ice. The roads are slippery but clear.

Bubble, I have cursed the computer whenever I see a news report. Every time I hear a word, I am both saddened and enraged. Yes, this is genuinely unfathomable; a few do unspeakable horrors for manipulation and greed.

The building seems to have settled down, and we haven't had new outages. They were part of a linkage between the Interior and the Southeast. Ever since they linked the two systems, it has had issues.

Sandy · October 13, 2023, 03:04:45 PM

Good Afternoon Everyone!
Everything here on the rocky coast of
Maine is good...

Bubble
I am so sorry for everything that is happening
in your area. I hope that you are able to stay
safe but the news that we hear here is not good.
You and your welfare are always on my mind .
Stay SAFE,

Love Sandy

CallieOK · October 13, 2023, 03:57:27 PM

My prayers for safety are with you, Bubble, and all of those affected by this horrible situation!

All well in central Oklahoma.

JaneS · October 13, 2023, 09:25:53 PM

Just stopping by to say "Good Night Everyfriend"! I'm heading for the haystack when I finish up here. I can't seem to keep my eyes open today. I don't need to set the alarm tonight because Frankie has the weekend off and Cooper won't be joining me today or tomorrow. If it turns out like her other weekends off, she'll be stopping by and running some errands while Cooper hangs out with me! I like it that way!

My grandson and his soon-to-be-wife, were planning a visit here this weekend but their plans were changed! I forget why but they are not coming. They will be here later in the month and I forget just when.

I added some rice to my crockpot dinner because there was a lot of juice in it. It was good before....now it's scrumptious!

I finished the cleaning and put the sweeper away today. I'm thinking that tomorrow I could probably start over. I used to do a house 2 and 1/2 times bigger than this one in about a half day. I wonder where my energy has gone? Maybe I should run by my former house and see if I left it there!

I'm still praying for BUBBLE'S safety and the safety of all those exposed to the horror in Israel!

I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow! This is such a good place to hang out!

so_P_bubble · October 14, 2023, 03:31:01 AM

One week now. It feels like a month of alerts, sirens, stress and unthinkable news.
I am thankful that I live in -apparently- an unreachable area for those long range rockets. I hope it stays that way.
The anguish of those parents with missing children, dead or abducted, they don't know - this is breaking my heart. Many with foreign nationalities as well, many very young kids too. I can't stop wondering if they are fed, could they be in pain, wounded, tortured? I can't stop the thoughts and drift aimlessly around the house. When, how, will it end?

Thank you for you support. The thought of friends around the world IS a help.

From the window, I see the migrating birds resting for a short time on my front tree. Life continue for them, apparently undisturbed by the fighting.

https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/israel/northern-district/yesud-hama-ala/hula-valley-live-birds.html

Amy · October 14, 2023, 07:31:05 AM

Good morning..

Bubble, one can not imagine what others are going through in this war.We get news but as you know it is glossed over so not to offend/scare or let the reality of this horrific torture be known. Know that you are thought and prayed for daily.

A day to again catch up on things. I think things run faster than I do to avoid being done....or am I procrastinating?? Could be.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 14, 2023, 08:04:46 AM

Good Morning Everyfriend! I hope and pray that the senseless war in Israel is over very soon. I also pray that God is watching over all who are closely involved and that He will protect our good friend, BUBBLE!

My day is on the way! However, it's raining on my day! And it's supposed to last all day! I still planning my walk but if it changes from a soft rain to a hard one, I'll be back sooner than I usually am.

I don't know what's on my agenda for today but I'm sure "stuff" show it's face and beg for attention!

I hope Everyfriend is safe, happy and well!

phyllis · October 14, 2023, 09:27:06 AM

So good to hear Bubble is safe.

Rainy here, too. And chilly!

Take care.

patricia19 · October 14, 2023, 02:03:15 PM

Good morning, 28 and cloudy here with more ice and frost than snow.

Amy said it best for me, per the news we hear Bubble and even my procrastination.

I've accomplished my morning duties and must do a few on my list.

Cottoncandy · October 14, 2023, 03:13:37 PM

I don't normally post here...But just want to let Bubbles..know...we are praying for her and all others in harms way for GODs protection..during this terrible times...Stay Safe....

Marilyne · October 14, 2023, 07:27:01 PM

I rarely post here either, but I've been watching and reading Soda Shoppe all week, in hopes of seeing a post from Bubble. Finally some good news the past couple of days, and I hope and pray that it continues to get better. I'm afraid there's a long bumpy road ahead before things return to normal, but I have faith that eventually they will.

JaneS · October 14, 2023, 09:36:25 PM

After a day of rain (no storm sounds....just rain) it has finally stopped and the puddles are all over the roads and driveways. I managed my walk this morning and I didn't come back soaked!

Lots of "stuff" got done today and I'm OK with the days doings. But I'm tired and ready for the haystack! I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a good tomorrow! Do what makes you happiest!

Amy · October 15, 2023, 06:41:52 AM

Good morning..

No sign of sun today, a little warmer this morning than yesterday with no frost on the ground.

A day of rest here which means..playing in the sewing room. Need to deliver hot mustard then play.

I was going to put roast on but remembered I have some beef to use up. Will slice it thin, along with some onions and mushrooms and pour Yorkshire pudding on top and bake. That along with vegetables will be supper.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 15, 2023, 07:37:07 AM

Good Morning AMY and anyone else who stops by for coffee or tea this morning!

I'm just finishing my morning coffee and then I'm getting dressed and taking my first walk of the day. No Cooper today so i'll walk alone...isn't that an old song? I'll walk alone

When I come back I'll be getting ready to head off to church. Cathy will drop me off there and a friend will bring me home! Don't know when I'll get back in here so I hope you all have a good day and I pray that BUBBLE is still safe in her home!

RAMMEL · October 15, 2023, 10:40:54 AM

A happy cool Autumn Day to all.

Amy · October 15, 2023, 01:51:51 PM

Rick , Janie sent her rain this way so yes it is a cool (wet) Autumn Day. Nice one ,wells are getting topped up for the winter and rivers are hugging their banks.

Two more rows to sew then I can put all the rows together...this is a fun pattern, tedious at times but one learns to slow down and "smell the roses"

patricia19 · October 15, 2023, 03:14:29 PM

Good late morning, everyone; I hope your day is and will be wonderful!

JaneS · October 15, 2023, 07:30:47 PM

Hey there all you who peeked in! I'm not sure what I did all day but I do know.....

I made my bed and straightened up the bedroom...
I took a loooong walk..
I got ready and went to church...
I came home and changed my clothes
I ate lunch...
I read the paper and did the crosswords...
I picked anothr handfull of green tomatoes and red peppers....
I ate lunch and supper...
I read a couple chapters of my book...
I filled the bird feeder...
I got some stuff out to cook tomorrow...
And I watched an old John Wayne movie on TV.

I guess that's a pretty good day! There were a couple other things too but I guess I don't need to list them! If all this bores you, just ignore it and eat the cookies!

patricia19 · October 15, 2023, 09:20:15 PM

I posted two photos of our Arctic winter;

https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/index.php?msg=242802

Amy · October 16, 2023, 05:40:37 AM

Good morning...

I am off to the city taking my friend to the hospital for a test. The question with be what will come first a heart valve or new pacemaker?? Afterwards we are going to hit a quilt shop and they have a huge groceries store one that also deals wih wholesale groceries. I know we will come home
beat but it should be a fun day out.

Patricia, I am just not ready for snow...I don't mind if it does'nt come until March.

Jane, I would say you had a busy day.... I pulled all my tomatoes. Nothing left in the garden now but parsnips.

Bubble, love the photos of your heart stealers

Better get a hitch in my get along. I packed the wheelchair and cooler last night but need to do a few things before I go.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

JaneS · October 16, 2023, 08:47:09 AM

Good Morning to anyone who shows "face" in here today. My day is well on the way. Got up, made the bed, made coffee and breakfast, greeted Cooper's arrival and fed him, he took me for a VERY productive, very loooong walk and now I'm sitting here with my second cup of coffee!

It's supposed to rain again between noon and 2 p.m. That's when we usually take our second walk. I think today, we'll wait until the rain stops and get one in before his Mommy picks him up!

PATRICIA, I'm with AMY! You are more than welcome to keep the snow in your area...or send it North if you don't want it. But please don't share it to the East of you!

AMY, guess I did have a busy day because even during the movie commercials, I got up and walked circles around inside my house to help build up my steps-per-day and my mileage per day! I really find it difficult to sit still for a 3 hour movie any more!

Have a good day, Everyfriend! Make it your own in every way!

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