The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[StarWarsGirl]

Another snowy day in New Jersey...View attachment 530215

Meanwhile in Florida...

 

[Gabe1]

Another snowy day in New Jersey...View attachment 530215

 

[Goofyernmost]

It was really good, but I'm not sure I like the texture of the dumplings cooked in the broth, so I think next time, I'll make the soup mixture, then I'll transfer it to a baking pan and spoon the dumpling dough on top and bake it like my mom's recipe so they are golden brown like biscuits. My husband didn't like it at all, and I was kind of prepared for that, because he also doesn't really like chicken a la king...I think there's something about creamy chicken and bread mixture that he just doesn't like. I think he's not really a chicken person anyway. He doesn't really like baked chicken, he doesn't like fried chicken...he'll eat some things with chicken, like Alfredo, but he's more of a beef person. To each his own, I guess. E and I liked it a lot.

Wouldn't that make biscuits?

 

[Gabe1]

 

[Gabe1]

 

[MinnieM123]

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/244311/bisquick-substitute/ https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/homemade-bisquick-substitute/ You should be able to make it now.

Good to know!

 

[MinnieM123]

Not sure if this affects you, but I do know biscuits are affected by altitude. We learned that in Montana

If you're at a high altitude, this is a good read. If not, ignore me

Wheat Montana

www.wheatmontana.com

Interesting. Side note: hubs' family lives in the Colorado Rockies. His mom has all kinds of high altitude cooking recipes.

 

[donaldtoo]

Did you buy from a family friend or something? That's a LOT of cookies!! I don't see any thin mints....are they hidden or are you one of the few people who won't eat those?

Nope, none of our family friends have kiddos that are remotely close to that young anymore, and all of Megan and Daniel’s friends kiddos are way younger than that...!!!!!
We entered our neighborhood on the way back from Saturday Donuts With Emmy, and several houses down the street 3 Girl Scouts waved at us from a yard with a table, cover, and all set up. We drove past initially and then said “Oh, what the heck!!!” and turned around. It was 2 Daisies, a Brownie, and two moms. We were their first customers for the morning, and definitely made their day...we told them to challenge everyone else that stopped to buy as many as we did...!!!!!

 

[MinnieM123]

I'm watching snow fall outside and enjoying the non-guilt of staying home all day

I'm in MA, and where I live, we have about 5" so far. It's really pretty to watch it. We're supposed to get 6-9, and I'm thinking we'll be closer to 9" by the time it stops.

 

[SaltyD]

I'm in MA, and where I live, we have about 5" so far. It's really pretty to watch it. We're supposed to get 6-9, and I'm thinking we'll be closer to 9" by the time it stops.

Same here in CT! Have about the same on the ground and expecting up to 9" by tonight

 

[MinnieM123]

I’ll fill you guys in later, but this used to be the front of Brian’s car (pic is from a Disney trip full of love bugs.)

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And this was Brian’s car as of Friday night:

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After most of yesterday in the hospital, he is home with two broken ribs. He is in pain, but still doing his schoolwork in bed today.

Thank God for airbags.

That's really, really frightening. How is Brian today? Sorry to hear he was injured, but at least at home. Prayers to the two of you.

 

[MinnieM123]

O.k. Puppy Bowl winners of the Lombarky Trophy:

Team Ruff !!!

 

[93boomer]

It was really good, but I'm not sure I like the texture of the dumplings cooked in the broth, so I think next time, I'll make the soup mixture, then I'll transfer it to a baking pan and spoon the dumpling dough on top and bake it like my mom's recipe so they are golden brown like biscuits. My husband didn't like it at all, and I was kind of prepared for that, because he also doesn't really like chicken a la king...I think there's something about creamy chicken and bread mixture that he just doesn't like. I think he's not really a chicken person anyway. He doesn't really like baked chicken, he doesn't like fried chicken...he'll eat some things with chicken, like Alfredo, but he's more of a beef person. To each his own, I guess. E and I liked it a lot.

At least you tried it. That’s ok. Yeah try what is good for you. Yeah sounds like he is a beef person.

 

[93boomer]

I’ll fill you guys in later, but this used to be the front of Brian’s car (pic is from a Disney trip full of love bugs.)

View attachment 530195

And this was Brian’s car as of Friday night:

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After most of yesterday in the hospital, he is home with two broken ribs. He is in pain, but still doing his schoolwork in bed today.

Thank God for airbags.

Oh my goodness! That car!! I am so glad you walked away from that with only broken ribs. That is scary! Give him our love and a quick recovery!!

 

[93boomer]

He finished the first set then put together a second

 

[donaldtoo]

Back from visiting Mom and Pop a bit ago. Both doin’ well, they’ve had both Covid doses since last Saturday, and we had a great visit...!!!!!
Emmy, Megan, and Daniel are visiting with them outside on the front deck right now...a modicum of normalcy, at least..!!!

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Holy crap!!!!!!!
Thank God it sounds like he’ll be OK...!!!!!

ETA...
Looks like whatever hit him, or he hit, was up a bit higher than him...?

Good eye.



It still had to be towed, but was nowhere near as damaged. Folks inside were fine - again, thank God. I’m guessing this all would have been worse had he hit a lower vehicle.

It was a head-on collision, and B was at fault. After working 16 hours, he was 2 blocks away from work after closing. It’s a less-traveled curved road leading from a warehouse district to the main road. He said he got in the car, started to go, windows fogged up, he turned on wipers but couldn’t see and drifted into the oncoming traffic lane.

 

[donaldtoo]

@Songbird76 , sorry, I forgot about the Thin Mint part of your post...
Yes, we like Thin Mints too, and 8 boxes were under other cookies, as we chose them first...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Good eye.

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It still had to be towed, but was nowhere near as damaged. Folks inside were fine - again, thank God. I’m guessing this all would have been worse had he hit a lower vehicle.

It was a head-on collision, and B was at fault. After working 16 hours, he was 2 blocks away from work after closing. It’s a less-traveled curved road leading from a warehouse district to the main road. He said he got in the car, started to go, windows fogged up, he turned on wipers but couldn’t see and drifted into the oncoming traffic lane.

Oh my, just sooo very glad to hear he’s gonna’ be OK...!!!!!!!
Lesson learned.

 

[King Panda 77]

Good eye.

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It still had to be towed, but was nowhere near as damaged. Folks inside were fine - again, thank God. I’m guessing this all would have been worse had he hit a lower vehicle.

It was a head-on collision, and B was at fault. After working 16 hours, he was 2 blocks away from work after closing. It’s a less-traveled curved road leading from a warehouse district to the main road. He said he got in the car, started to go, windows fogged up, he turned on wipers but couldn’t see and drifted into the oncoming traffic lane.

Glad to hear everyone is ok.