The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Goofyernmost]

My two youngest and I went Trick or Treating in a friends neighborhood yesterday because it is bigger than ours with much smaller driveways. Trick or Treating in our neighborhood is like a work out. My friend said not as many houses participated, but my kids still got a bucket full of candy each. We had 8 trick or treaters at our house according to dh. When we got back to our neighborhood I did drive my girls to one house to trick or treat there. These people had just moved in over the summer and really did an amazing Halloween display. I didn’t want their work to go to waste.

My daughter lives about 3 miles from me and asked me to go over for Halloween. It has been sort of a tradition as long as we have lived down here in NC. I wasn't sure that there would be much activity due to the virus, but the city of Raleigh suggested that instead of having people come to the door, everyone do it outside with a table, close to the end of the drive. While we sat outside behind the table and let the kids pick out their own (with a limit, of course).

It was not hot and humid, the temperature got down to 53 degrees (obviously we wouldn't be doing that up north). Anyway, I was amazed at the numbers, some of the creative costumes worn not only by the kids but the parents, that are now more directly involved. One family had created out of cardboard, skill and imagination a whole contingency of construction equipment. Bulldozers, cranes, bucket loaders, etc. I was blown away at how well they were done. Anyway, we used up all the candy just about at the time when the steady visitors wound down (about 8:15). We all kept a respectful distance and my daughters family had all individually carved really creative jack-o-lanterns that drew praise from everyone. They were pretty much that only ones that were done in the whole neighborhood. I have to admit that it is the most fun I have had on Halloween in years. Seeing the kids and the parents in imaginative costumes and how much more control was possible as far as the real young ones were concerned. They did seem to get stumped by the large selection of treats from small containers of Pringles to the normal assortment of candy, it seemed like they were having a tough time deciding. I saw no abuse except for one early teen girl that after being told that it was one item per person, immediately said... "I want two because I want the Pringles and a candy bar. She didn't even wait to be given permission and as soon as she picked the second one up, she immediately reached for a third one, saying I like Almond Joy's and took that too. It was so "in your face" that we couldn't help but laugh and wonder what life must be like in that home. Anyway, it was a fun time.

 

[Goofyernmost]

We had 0 Trick or Treaters and we have a bowel full of candy left--sure glad I bought candy I like since I will be forced to eat it Ha HA

I always did that and some never made it to Halloween.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

French onion soup sounds delicious! I might have to put that on the menu for later this week.

 

[93boomer]

I like the one on the left because it's really crazy looking.

Oh, speaking of Halloween and all, no kids came by on our street, and I was relieved. We kept our lights off, as did all others, and apparently the local parents kept the majority of kids at home. I think that was a safe idea for this year only. Let's all hope it's back to normal (or close to normal) by next Halloween.

(There was one house that put out a table (with a lit-up pumpkin on top) and candy at the end of their driveway for kids to help themselves. But even they didn't have any kids at all. (Interesting to note that the mayor in my city didn't call it off, like many of the other surrounding cities and towns, but again, no kids came regardless.) Now, I have 3 bags of candy, and I'll keep a bit of it and probably throw out the rest. In past years, our church would take unopened bags and they sent them off to military installations. But this year, they're not doing that (I assume, because the bags would all have to be sanitized first--just a guess.)

You can put it in the freezer and eat from eat when you want a few pieces. I always do that. Just lay out a couple of pieces and in a few hours it is thawed.

 

[93boomer]

Here’s our pumpkins this year. Please let me know which is your favorite!

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I like the right one!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I like the right one!

Looks like B's pumpkin will be the winner this year.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

THNX!!!!!!!!! Today I'm making salmon casserole, vegan wedding soup and the pea soup is already made. I already watched The baby Yoda show spoiler he's gotten cuter

We just finished the Baby Yoda show. It was so good! And yes, he did seem even cuter.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Here’s our pumpkins this year. Please let me know which is your favorite!

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The one on the right! It looks like the one my dad put on his head and walked around the yard with to try to scare us when I was a kid!

 

[SteveBrickNJ]

@SteveBrickNJ How are you and your family doing?

There were some struggles related to our daughter that I don't want to elaborate on. Yet through prayer, God has brought much emotional healing. Speaking of God, I accidentally showed up to 9:30am church at 8:30am this morning. Totally forgot that this weekend was the "Fall back an hour" weekend. How are you and yours @MySmallWorldof4 ?

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

There were some struggles related to our daughter that I don't want to elaborate on. Yet through prayer, God has brought much emotional healing. Speaking of God, I accidentally showed up to 9:30am church at 8:30am this morning. Totally forgot that this weekend was the "Fall back an hour" weekend. How are you and yours @MySmallWorldof4 ?

I am glad that your family worked through whatever was ailing your daughter. In these times we need the full armor of God.
My family is doing well, thanks.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Who here has made instead of mashed potatoes, one with root vegetables? I am trying to remember. Was it @Rista1313 ?

 

[Figgy1]

Who here has made instead of mashed potatoes, one with root vegetables? I am trying to remember. Was it @Rista1313 ?

It may have been me I mentioned doing so a couple of times

 

[John park hopper]

My wife is at my #1 son's house (watching the grandsons) while he is in the Hospital battling ulcerative colitis (just diagnosed)it has been a cluster you know what ---- but I won't get into that. Wife sent this picture of the golden retriever in my wifes cup of coffee. Even dogs need coffee in the morning

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Totally forgot we turn the clocks back sitting here drinking my coffee and realized it's an hour earlier 5:30 wish we could just leave the clocks alone View attachment 509778

I didn't change my clock that sits on my nightstand, but my Fitbit, Alexa, and my phone all changed themselves. I was wondering why at 11:30 I was ravenous for lunch. Decided to ignore the time and get lunch.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

It may have been me I mentioned doing so a couple of times

Do you have a good recipe?

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

My wife is at my #1 son's house (watching the grandsons) while he is in the Hospital battling ulcerative colitis (just diagnosed)it has been a cluster you know what ---- but I won't get into that. Wife sent this picture of the golden retriever in my wifes cup of coffee. Even dogs need coffee in the morning View attachment 509795

What a beautiful dog, and I love the bright, sunny room. I hope your son will be fine. Pretty sure diet can help him with keeping the UC under control.

 

[Figgy1]

Do you have a good recipe?

Just do it the same way you do potatoes. Some exceptions bake sweet potatoes in their skins or if doing a parsnip sweet potato peel mix and then roast, not root but butternut and acorn squash taste better roasted. Mash and flavor to taste. The boys like cinnamon and nutmeg in orange veggies for the most part they also like a bit of coconut oil instead of "butter" or avocado oil

 

[Figgy1]

I didn't change my clock that sits on my nightstand, but my Fitbit, Alexa, and my phone all changed themselves. I was wondering why at 11:30 I was ravenous for lunch. Decided to ignore the time and get lunch.

The important question is what time did the cats want to get fed?

 

[Tony the Tigger]

We put a bowl out last night, didn’t seem to be touched when we got back.

It’s been rainy so far today. Woke up at 8:50 and was helping set up the venue by 9:10AM. Just got back to the house to snack and get dressed. The whole thing is set up like one of his political campaigns. Here’s a souvenir from decades ago:

If the rain keeps up, the outdoor part may not happen. Brian, as the son, is going to be in contact with virtually everyone. Possibly hundreds of people - drinking and eating. It’s absolutely asinine, so you can all tell me if I’m sick in 2 weeks that it was my own fault for being aware of everything and still acting stupidly.

Even if I didn’t go at all, Brian is still a potential issue. This is making me nuts.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

The important question is what time did the cats want to get fed?

The feeder time doesn't get changed. It's on whatever time it's on.

B and I are in Hershey (yes, in the rain...) So IDK what time Mom fed Belle.