Hi Raeanne - Sorry, I am not doing laundry today. I am trying to recover from yesterday's garage sale. It was a major disappointment. We didn't get the crowds that we usually do and I blame the extreme heat. It was miserably hot and humid and I know that kept people away. We were actually giving stuff away at the end of the day, just so we didn't have to pack it back up. I only made $34.20! :~( I usually make around $75 when I just have junk and more when I have big ticket items like furniture. Oh well, there is always next year. Sorry to hear you still aren't feeling better. But I give you permission to drag out your "woe is me" plan of inaction as long as your DH will put up with it! LOL Tikanas - I could get into a whole lot of trouble if I had a week to myself. But it would be a costly week! LOL On the other hand, I can think of some great things that don't cost too much money. Breakfast with a friend, long walks first thing in the AM, hours browsing in my favorite stores, no cooking, watching chick flicks, hours talking on the phone, just to name a few. Have fun and give BJ a great big hug from all of us. Hope NHSuzanne is having a great time in Nantucket. MagicKitty - Glad to hear you had a nice vacation too. I bought a new desk chair today and it is SO comfortable. No wonder my b*tt fell asleep in that other thing! LOL I ordered a turntable for the TV and a chenille throw for the couch. I am still looking for an ottoman and an area rug but those will have to wait until I get back to work and start getting paychecks again! lol Once the desk and hutch get here, I can decide what I want to put on the walls. I will post a picture when it is all done. I like the feeling that this is my space. I guess some good came of DS moving out. Better go find something for dinner. Marci

Chile Rellenos Casserole I make this all the time! Great to bring to a potluck! Filling 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage, like Jimmy Dean 1 lb hamburger 1 large yellow onion 1/2 tsp seasoning salt 4 TBL tobasco sauce or cajun hot sauce 5 eggs 1/4 c all purpose flour 1/4 tsp seasoning salt 1 32oz can whole green chilies 1 lb grated cheddar cheese Brown the meat onions, add salt. Then line a large 9 x 13 casserole or baking pan with the whole green chiles. Open each chile and remove any seeds before lining the dish and go up the sides with the chilies. Then dump the meat & onion mixture on top of the lined pan. Now in a large mixing bowl whisk the flour, eggs salt & hot sauce together. Pour over the meat mixture. Cover with foil. Bake @ 375 for 40minutes. Remove from oven and top with grated cheese, bake another 5 minutes.

The bestest: well, my opinion :o) Sour Cream Banana Bread 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs 1 cup mashed bananas (2 medium) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt nuts optional Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour bottom only of a 9 X 5 loaf pan. In large bowl, beat together sugar and oil. Add eggs, bananas, sour cream and vanilla, blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. Add flour, baking soda and salt, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator. Makes 1 loaf.

Pesto Pita crisps ******I do this with flour tortillas INGREDIENTS 1 whole pita breads 3 tablespoons prepared pesto 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS Split pita bread into two rounds. Spread with pesto and sprinkle with cheese. Cut each into six wedges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until crisp. Serve warm.