The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[FutureCEO]

I just found this article online that says "Black tea is rich in the food compound oxalate, which had likely clogged the man's kidneys and inflamed them, leading to renal failure and the need for dialysis."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...neys-failed-after-he-drank-too-much-iced-tea/

Though I'm pretty sure no one here is drinking 16 cups of tea of day.

On a side note...I love black tea. Earl Grey, English breakfast, Irish breakfast. Rooibos which is a red tea but we'll just add that in. I tried green tea and camomile and didn't like it. Peanuts are a weakness of mine also.

As for coffee, I have k-cups but as soon as my current batch runs out. I don't think I'm buying more. Which leaves me coffeeless. I also hate Dunkin Donuts coffee....too watery and light, which I go by 50 of them on the way to work.

 

[MinnieM123]

Though I'm pretty sure no one here is drinking 16 cups of tea of day.

On a side note...I love black tea. Earl Grey, English breakfast, Irish breakfast. Rooibos which is a red tea but we'll just add that in. I tried green tea and camomile and didn't like it. Peanuts are a weakness of mine also.

As for coffee, I have k-cups but as soon as my current batch runs out. I don't think I'm buying more. Which leaves me coffeeless. I also hate Dunkin Donuts coffee....too watery and light, which I go by 50 of them on the way to work.

Have you tried the Starbucks K cups? Their French roast is pretty good. As for going out and buying cups of coffee, I'll buy Starbucks any day over Dunkies. Dunks is decent coffee, but I just really like strong roasts and Starbucks makes excellent coffee in their shops. Sounds like you only have Dunks in your area, though.

 

[FutureCEO]

Have you tried the Starbucks K cups? Their French roast is pretty good. As for going out and buying cups of coffee, I'll buy Starbucks any day over Dunkies. Dunks is decent coffee, but I just really like strong roasts and Starbucks makes excellent coffee in their shops. Sounds like you only have Dunks in your area, though.

Currently I have the breakfast blend Starbucks k cup. It's funny, I've been to Starbucks more in NYC than my own house. I have a Starbucks in the town/city where I work but horrible parking and out of my way. There's also other one out of my way too. I get Starbucks a lot in the airport waiting for flights.

It's funny how we both live in Dunkin Donut land and both like Starbucks.

 

[FutureCEO]

Pre-firework show at Disney last night

 

[Goofyernmost]

Though I'm pretty sure no one here is drinking 16 cups of tea of day.

I'm thinking that I might have to disagree with you on that!

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

Happy 4th of July everyone! Hope you all have a great day!! Just watch out for the village idiots...

 

[Gabe1]

Last night. Amazing. Would have made a perfect Halloween night.

itsjustbridget

 

[betty rose]

Ketchup? On eggs?

No. If the eggs are just plain scrambled, then they must have salt and pepper only. If you're making them yourself, you should add ham, green pepper, maybe mushrooms, whatever you like, and then they are no longer bland.

Ketchup on eggs. I think you've been hanging around @JenniferS too much.

Ketchup? On eggs?

No. If the eggs are just plain scrambled, then they must have salt and pepper only. If you're making them yourself, you should add ham, green pepper, maybe mushrooms, whatever you like, and then they are no longer bland.

Ketchup on eggs. I think you've been hanging around @JenniferS too much.

Yay! No rain here either.

I love ketchup on eggs too!

 

[betty rose]

Yay! No rain here either.

sunny here today!

 

[betty rose]

Happy 4th to all. I'm here late today, but I have my fruit salad made and baked beans ready to go in the oven. The men cook the meat, and DD is supplying the fixins! Let the party begin... Now if I can just find those old DQ spoons!

 

[betty rose]

I believe you... just never heard of it before. I'm sorry you have that problem. I guess considering your Indian heritage, you probably could build a crystal teepee with your tea-pee.

Yup!

 

[betty rose]

I just found this article online that says "Black tea is rich in the food compound oxalate, which had likely clogged the man's kidneys and inflamed them, leading to renal failure and the need for dialysis."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...neys-failed-after-he-drank-too-much-iced-tea/

Funny how, some things that are good for other's and not good for some people. Thanks a bunch for looking that up!

 

[betty rose]

The article also says "Other foods such as strawberries and spinach are also rich in oxalate. The doctors note that 'acute oxalate nephropath' involving over-consumption of star fruit, rhubarb and peanuts has been documented previously documented."

Do you avoid those foods as well Betty?

Thank you for the information, if Doctor mentioned peanuts, I don't remember. You just saved me from making a dietary mistake. Deep greens are not allowed either, the food list just gets longer and longer. I can have ice burg lettuce, no flavor there! I appreciate your looking this up .

 

[betty rose]

The article also says "Other foods such as strawberries and spinach are also rich in oxalate. The doctors note that 'acute oxalate nephropath' involving over-consumption of star fruit, rhubarb and peanuts has been documented previously documented."

Do you avoid those foods as well Betty?

I forgot, I knew about berries, and spinach, and don't eat them.

 

[betty rose]

I call this "Kitty on Pedestal" - very minimalist.

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You have such a pretty kitty

 

[betty rose]

I'm proud of you woman. Family rules!

Yes, absolutely!

 

[betty rose]

Happy to share the responsibility! I've actually been holding back on posting more pics - trying to keep my craziness in check. Don't want to frighten you nice people.

I love animal pictures, keep them coming catmom46!

 

[betty rose]

I hope you had safe travels. Since it's just the two of us, we are going to sleep in, goof off, roast some hot dogs and set off some fireworks. Then later in the evening we'll put on our pjs, make a big bowl of popcorn, sit on our couch and watch the town fireworks display through our livingroom window.

What a wonderful way to spend the day! Have fun !

 

[betty rose]

something like this?

That's coming, he is expected to be 135lbs. when fully grown.

 

[betty rose]

Here's one for you Trekkies:

An alien kitty, I love it!