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Thank you sir. You were an inspiration.
@donaldtoo glad everyone is safe and well.
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StarWarsGirl
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I'm so glad they got rid of Gus on the ME bus. I miss the original video, but he was sooooooo annoying.
ajrwdwgirl
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Thanks for the tip about the tomato paste. (I would have thought the Manwich had the entire recipe in the can, so it's good to know that I'd have to buy a small can of tomato paste as well.)
I usually buy a powdered mix, either McCormick or generic, to make my sloppy joes. It calls for tomato paste but I don’t buy that a lot so I substitute a small can of tomato sauce. I’ve never used a can mix like manwich so I don’t know the quality but the powdered seasoning mixes are good.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
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Favorite thing: a kid getting off the plane who was not pleased with MCO at all. "I do not like this at all. Baltimore was so much better."
He was like 8. I'm thinking, boy you haven't been to many airports. This one is just fine.
He was like 8. I'm thinking, boy you haven't been to many airports. This one is just fine.
ajrwdwgirl
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Let me start off by saying that everyone is physically OK.
I got a call from Carolyn about 5:13 Wednesday night. She had just got off the phone with the neighbor behind my parents, and was hysterical...my folks house was on fire and the neighbor and Carolyn, couldn’t get ahold of them.
I left the office in a major panic, of course (one of my coworkers offered to drive me, and I thanked her, but, said I could do it, and another said she’d clock me out and shut down my programs), and I promptly got stuck in a traffic jam. I could even see the smoke over the hills in the distance from the main highway 15 miles away, stuck in traffic. It was white smoke, so I could tell the FD was dousing it. But, I was in a nightmare. About 15 minutes in, and still panicking out of my mind, I finally got a call from my mom. She was hysterical, but, said they were OK. But, she said the whole house had burned to the ground. Just total shock.
When I finally started getting more info from both DDs who rushed to the scene, the whole thing had definitely not burned to the ground. Mom was just beyond upset, and when I first spoke to her she was also across the street with a bunch of the smoke being blown towards them and masking the house...she just assumed it had burned to the ground. I knew the fire was out when I saw no more smoke from the highway, still stuck in traffic...so beyond damn frustrating. It took me about 1.5 hours to get home while goin’ back and forth on speaker phone with family.
When I finally got there it was dark and it was insane how many emergency vehicles were on scene...6 big trucks, 8 police, 2 EMS, and multiple first responders.
Wayyyyyyyyyyy beyond the importance of anything else, of course, is my folks were safe. They were actually eating dinner when it started, and as pop went out to try to douse it with a garden hose when mom noticed, mom was dialing 911 when lacrosse players practicing in the school yard across the street noticed the smoke, jumped the school fence and ran across the street to help. The garage door was open and the door between the bonus room and garage was unlocked, so the players went in, saw my mother, told her they already called 911, and insisted she get out. Mom told them pop was out back, and they did same with him.
Also, fortunately, sooo many treasures and memories that could have been lost have already been salvaged. There were so many emergency personnel on scene that some went inside to start putting tarps on stuff while the others started on the fire that was mostly up high. Most of the fire was contained to the rear of the house. So yes, that beautiful home, that I’ve posted sooo many wonderful pics from over the years from family celebrations, gatherings, etc., although badly damaged, still stands, and appears to be structurally sound.
All of the family, including all the grandchildren(sans my sis and her family in Louisiana) were there.
Local news crews were even on the scene, and I saw it on one station that night, and then saw my pop interviewed on another. Both newscasts said the damage was estimated at $150,000.
Just such a crazy night. I cannot remember the last time I was this out of sorts, not knowing if my folks made it out. And again, the most important thing, of course, is that they are physically unharmed. Pop has been stoic as usual, and even jokingly asked my mom if she wanted to go back in and finish dinner, as everything would have a nice smokey taste...!!!!!(Sorry, if I don’t laugh, I’ll cry.)
Mom is much better since it is not a total loss, but, you can tell they’re still both hurting very badly emotionally...43+ years in that home, and sooo many memories, but, they had plenty of insurance, and it will be repaired and back like a Phoenix.
The house, of course, cannot be lived in so my folks stayed at my next youngest bros house Wednesday night, and are now in a hotel, payed for by insurance, until more permanent housing can be found while the remediation and months of repairs are being made.
The FD was there until at least 11p that night to check for hot spots.
I still can’t believe that friggin’ night.
Again, prayers for my folks please, hug your loved ones, and thank you all in advance.
Some pics, especially the one of my pops favorite chocolate covered raisins that my youngest bro salvaged for him, because I reeeeeaaaaalllllyyyyy need to laugh right now...!!!!!
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Sorry I held off on this news for a few days, but, I was just tryin’ to carry on as usual until I had more info to the point I felt it would be proper to post.
I also didn’t want to bring the thread down, but, it all could have been sooo very much worse and wasn’t, so I’m still gonna’ be the same silly ol’ goose I always have been...!!!!!
Plus, I (and all of us) have just been kinda’ numb the last few days...although we’ve been takin’ care of business like the loving family we are...!!!!!
Oh my! I’m so glad your parents are ok and blessing to those lacrosse players for tryin to help as soon as they noticed! Even though the most important thing is the safety of your family I’m sure it is a relief to all that not everything was lost. I hope all the insurance stuff goes smoothly for your parents and they can return to their home soon.
ajrwdwgirl
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do you still get paid for your time waiting for the student?
I hope that other child gets well and your competition goes well tomorrow.
ajrwdwgirl
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I liked Gus. But I’m game for something new. Just don’t take away the must dos in my resort room!
ajrwdwgirl
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Hubs and I went to a candlelight snow shoe event with some friends tonight it was really fun and pretty. My pictures don’t do it justice.
Goofyernmost
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This has been an awful week all around. Just bringing up what has been happening in DC has caused me to have anxiety to a degree that I never have had before. Today I got a call from my daughter telling me that her best friends Mom, close to my age, had a massive stroke today and isn't expected to live through the night. My daughter and her best friend have been attached at the hip since kindergarten which meant that my daughter had spent a lot of time in her company and was terribly shocked. All she was getting were small bits of information via text message. But, there just wasn't any good news to be had. She is one of the last people that I ever would have thought would have that happen. Very health conscious and in much better physical condition then I have ever been in. Such a tragic loss to a very nice family and one that, of course, has touched my family as well. 2020 is not starting out with a positive in any direction I look.
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MySmallWorldof4
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Those drawings are amazing!A chose Star Wars as her party theme this year, so I'm making decorations. Because cardboard is free
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MySmallWorldof4
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I still get paid for showing up.
I hope the other child will be better, but even if she does show she will be exhausted. Stomach viruses really take a toll on your energy. It is not like a cold where you can take advil or tylenol and miraculously feel better. I am hoping for the best of course. If she doesn’t show up, I have no clue what the coaches will do. There are 2 kids on the Junior team which are age eligible for her team and maybe they could sub? There is also a novice team they have with age eligible kids, but they are novice because they have no experience. Dd’s team does level 2 stunting so there is a lot of more technical hand positioning needing to be done by bases. Well, what will be will be. There are 6 competitions left in the season.
Figgy1
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Figgy1
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Good luck
Figgy1
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Prayers and pixie dust xoxo
MinnieM123
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Manwich is a brand name not a recipe (just add meat). I did try the Manwich once for what it is worth. I think that to have more freshness of all ingredients one needs to get McCormick Sloppy Joe seasoning. It's very simple and very quick. BTW, I am not getting a kick back from McCormick.
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Thanks to you and @Rista1313 for the in-depth research on Sloppy Joes! It's nice to have various recipe options (can or packet), for this gourmet meal!
Editing here: I just saw @ajrwdwgirl 's comments about Sloppy Joes, so I'm adding her here to the "thank you" list!
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MinnieM123
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A chose Star Wars as her party theme this year, so I'm making decorations. Because cardboard is free
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OMG! I was just thinking yesterday about the amazing lunch bags that you drew for A (about a year ago?). Now, you're back at it (on cardboard) and I'm so happy that you're continuing with your artistic talent. These latest images you drew are amazing!!
Thanks for sharing!
MinnieM123
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@donaldtoo , sending love and prayers to you and your parents. Their house fire was devastating, but thank God they were o.k. and no one was hurt. Glad that they have family close by for support. Down the road, a house will be rebuilt for them, and better days will (eventually) be ahead for them.
MySmallWorldof4
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I am sorry. Prayers for the family who obviously mean a lot to you and your daughter.