The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Figgy1]

B needs a new laptop (desperately).

My dad is actually listening to me when it comes to which one to get him.

I'm still picking myself up off the floor from the shock.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

So Baltimore County Public Schools servers got hit by malware. They had to cancel virtual learning today.

Virtual schooling is cancelled because of a computer virus.

I laughed. Hard.

Yeah, I heard they are cancelled tomorrow also. The irony. You gotta laugh.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Stuffed spaghetti squash

Recipe for the stuffed spaghetti squash?

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Just got back from Thanksgiving in the kiddos back yard, and it was wonderful...!!!!!!!
Aunt Sassy (our youngest DD Sarah) is off from school and has been tested for Covid (negative) so she’s hangin’ out at their house and her apartment for now. So we’re now distancing from each other, and she took the closeups off Emmy. We ended the night by watchin’ about the first 30 mins. of “Elf” on their backyard screen...!!!
Hope y’all all had as wonderful a Thanksgiving as possible, considering this crazy year...!!!!!

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Emy looks so much like a big girl now.

 

[Goofyernmost]

So Baltimore County Public Schools servers got hit by malware. They had to cancel virtual learning today.

Virtual schooling is cancelled because of a computer virus.

I laughed. Hard.

My sister works for the largest Hospital in Vermont. About a month ago they got hit with a Ransomware and have been on a written basis up until this last week. I don't know whether they paid it or bypassed it, but they are currently able to look up histories again. Amazon had a problem for a couple of days where they couldn't access their histories either. Must be the China Ransom Flu.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Thank you! I like your idea of combining! There's only 3 in my house who eat fish and one is allergic to shellfish so I'm thinking about combining the shellfish into a fra diavolo as the allergic one isn't fond of of spicy food, I'll make a vegan one for myself. 7 courses plus sides just seemed like a bit much without company To be honest I'm enjoying the year without company

I'm sorry, I know it's your traditions and that is great, however, this conversation has made me very happy that I am not Italian. I can handle one type of seafood occasionally, but 7 at the same meal. Nope, I would be busy that day.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Mine’s not a painting.....

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Poly’s Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

That would make an awesome jig saw puzzle.

 

[Songbird76]

I do not reccomend this recipe. It was super easy, but didn't come out creamy. Had a grainy texture to it. And I am still scrubbing my crock pot, to boot. If I find a better one, I am happy to share, but this one was a dud.

I'm so sorry to hear that!! That's the problem we've been having with every recipe we've tried. There's no such thing as velveta here, so we have to use regular cheddar, which is also a specialty cheese here and really expensive. But it always comes out grainy and bland. We have yet to find one we like.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

My sister works for the largest Hospital in Vermont. About a month ago they got hit with a Ransomware and have been on a written basis up until this last week. I don't know whether they paid it or bypassed it, but they are currently able to look up histories again. Amazon had a problem for a couple of days where they couldn't access their histories either. Must be the China Ransom Flu.

Yeah, ransomware is what the schools got hit with.

They really had it coming though. There was an audit recently, and their IT practices just made me shake my head.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Yeah, I heard they are cancelled tomorrow also. The irony. You gotta laugh.

Yup.

We ended up getting B a new laptop just so he has something to do for the next few days. They can't access anything. Can't do their homework...nothing.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

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My dad bought B a Lenovo laptop like I said, my grandma bought an Apple Watch like I said...I'm on a roll this week.

Now if I can get my dad to get a new laptop and printer and NOT get HP in either category, we'll be set.

 

[Cesar R M]

B needs a new laptop (desperately).

My dad is actually listening to me when it comes to which one to get him.

I'm still picking myself up off the floor from the shock.

*slowly adds himself into StarWarsGirl's testament just in case the shock is too hard after her father doubles down*

 

[Figgy1]

Recipe for the stuffed spaghetti squash?

Mince onion, celery and red pepper cook in evoo until soft, add minced garlic cook until you can just smell the garlic. Toss with browned crumbled "sausage" brown rice and "egg" stuff into squash halves and bake 350 until lightly browned. Sometimes I add "cheese"

 

[Figgy1]

I'm sorry, I know it's your traditions and that is great, however, this conversation has made me very happy that I am not Italian. I can handle one type of seafood occasionally, but 7 at the same meal. Nope, I would be busy that day.

I'm not Italian either. I'm Joisey

 

[Figgy1]

I'm so sorry to hear that!! That's the problem we've been having with every recipe we've tried. There's no such thing as velveta here, so we have to use regular cheddar, which is also a specialty cheese here and really expensive. But it always comes out grainy and bland. We have yet to find one we like.

When using cheddar in a sauce type recipe it's always a good idea to mix it with Monterey Jack or provolone to help it not get grainy and you should find an aged sharp cheddar so it's not bland. edit it may be easier for you to find Fontina than Jack or provolone

 

[Figgy1]

My dad bought B a Lenovo laptop like I said, my grandma bought an Apple Watch like I said...I'm on a roll this week.

Now if I can get my dad to get a new laptop and printer and NOT get HP in either category, we'll be set.

HP? Does he also use a quill to write with?

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Something strange happened today. My dad actually made a Christmas list. What makes it strange is about Every Christmas, he never makes a Christmas list.

Good news is its made before cyber Monday. One thing hasn't changed though. He bought something that he wants as a gift with a family member gift wrapping it with him opening it for Christmas.

 

[BAChicagoGal]

Tomorrow is Cyber Monday. I am hoping to score some great deals.

 

[Gabe1]

 

[StarWarsGirl]

HP? Does he also use a quill to write with?

You would think.

I keep reminding him that Sheldon once spent an hour on hold with HP customer service just to complain about their customer service...no difference. I have regretted buying every HP product I've ever owned.