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Comments (9556)Oh, Frosted! Be careful! I know, it's too late now, you've already messed up. Just kidding, so sorry about your back. Man you have to be so careful. I hope it resolves quickly. Back pain is no fun. I like that floor lamp and hope, in due time, you get it together and it does just the trick. My hubby was doing some "work outside" items and man he scared me. I told him, we don't want a trip to the ER because the shovel hit your toe or some such thing. He just doesn't get he can't do what he used to do. Yikes! I am praying our above degree temperatures down here will help kill this doggone virus. So far, our immediate area doesn't have much at all. Of course, we have our share of "stupid" people who make it hard on everyone else! grrrr! Stay safe everyone. Happy Day!...See MoreOysters, Let’s Discuss
Comments (32)We shuck them ourselves. A fall winter month tradition. Maine and north, just like the pacific northwest, the waters are under 65ºF all summer. The Chesapeake and north are very cold waters now. Shucked and jared are for stews and roasting. Just like anything we consume, I like to know where it is coming from and how it is harvested and stored/traveled/prepared. Beef, chicken, eggs, all proteins. Sushi from a good chef. Fish and shellfish straight from the water or flash frozen and sourced. Interesting the Maine Belons are wild. They were seeded in the 50's. Considered a failure for a while but they took off in the 70-80's. There are multiple names for the Belon -- European Flat, Harpswell Flat, etc., but it's scientific name is Ostrea Edulis. The oyster is of a different species than its North American counterparts (Crassostrea virginica and Crassostrea gigas) and originates from Europe, hence the name European Flat. A true Belon is only harvested from the Belon River in France.... link, HERE...See MoreAnother WWYD? Please skip if you are not into friendship discussions
Comments (51)Elizabeth, I feel the opposite at certain times. But, yes people can be rude. They could have at least asked you if you wanted to join them. When we have guests for longer than a weekend, I love for them to take off on their own. Meet back for dinner or a night activity. A few years back DH‘s niece came with her family and it was the first time for the kids to explore NY. Both DH and I were not interested in long sightseeing days. But, the difference is that we invited them and they are family. My sister lives in a tourist town in NC. She stills gets the occasional co worker from her previous town calling and hinting. These are people she never socialized with when she was there! Hard to say if they just can’t afford a hotel, or are cheap and want to pull one over. Actually one good friend of hers was planning a visit and then asked if she could bring a friend of hers! Someone my sister never met. People are so different when it comes to hospitality. This friend, I will call her Tilly, is very bohemian for lack of a better word. She would certainly not only welcome you into her home, but anyone you would want to bring. When she travels, she stays with strangers. People don’t realize that others have different styles. One time my SIL wanted to come for a weekend. She set things up for whenever she visited that she couldn’t drive a night. DH would be off doing his thing leaving me to entertain her. Let’s just say she is not my favorite, for many reason. So, when she asked, inwas tired and told her no. A few months later she told me how annoyed she was, “ after all, you have to cook anyway!” What’s the big deal? I found out after many years she lied about the night driving. She accidentally mentioned what she did and I said to myself really? I stopped the sleepovers unless I felt it was necessary. She could have been honest and said that she really enjoyed time with us and getting away for a weekend....See MoreFor those who wish to discuss what is happening across the pond.....
Comments (103)Louis reminds me of our child on the autism spectrum. Our child, now grown up, would do things like that under noisy or chaotic conditions. Even in a small setting, if one of the people was loud or boistrous, or there was a lot of loud music or engines, she would cover her ears and or eyes. It can be unraveling to children with sensory issues to be in a situation such as the Jubilee for the Queen. They experience the world much different from those not on the spectrum. I'm sure that under different circumstances, the mom or dad would have taken Louis aside and explained that we don't behave like this in public. It's time to settle down now, then later we can go to a quiet place after we get done with this event we all must attend. I made it a point to explain to our child when she got a little older than Louis is now, that even though this event with it's noises, smells, and tactile stimulation is upsetting, you have to behave properly while in the setting and I expect that of you. I'm sure Kate and William would do the same if the eyes of the world weren't glued to them that day. They had to look royal, even though their kid was being a kid. I'd cut Kate some slack. I've seen worse in the grocery store or dining businesses. Kids can be onery; much of the time due to what they've had to deal with during their day, sometimes without a nap. The domestication process for some young people takes a little bit more time than for others. I tend to think Louis was expressing how he was feeling and hasn't learned yet how to keep that to himself. He is only four. Not all humans can keep their Emily Post manners going all day at age 4. Perhaps he takes after his uncle Harry too. I seem to remember Harry being somewhat, er, um, let's just call it immature around the same age. ;^)...See More
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