I guess, south of the Canadian border.
well, technically, east. But anyhow..
'South of the border' is the theme. Have decided on Tex-Mex food stuffs for my upcoming bonfire, Sat 9/22. Fajitas, beans and rice, guacamole, corn bread and of course, Tequila! OOOH and a pinata! But there seems to be something missing. Like I should have another option as a side or two. Maybe a vegetable? I have no idea! Any suggestions?!!
The foodie sites haven't been that helpful to me!
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09/13/2007 00:44 #41073
South of the BorderCategory: party
09/12/2007 00:04 #41058
Crazy Winds and Rheumatoid ArthritisOK, that was a freaky little storm we had there.
I had returned home and thought about going for a walk. It was around 8pm. I decided to return a call to my mom instead. I had windows slightly open still from earlier in the day. The evening was calm and nice, so I figured I would leave my front door open as well, for awhile.
Then I heard some noise that I couldn't identify. A look around, I noticed that the curtains at the windows were flapping back and forth. I looked outside, and the source of the sound was the wind whipping rather violently through the trees. I could see the branches swaying back and forth. I wondered what the wind speed was at that moment.
A few minutes later, rain, thunder and lightning followed. All with big crackling booms-- kinda cool and scary at the same time. I unplugged my laptop and waited it out.
Anyway, I totally would have been caught in that if I would have left for my walk when I wanted too. freaky!
on another note..
Anyone have experience with alternative treatments for rheumatoid arthritis? I know someone who has been suffering from it, dealing with it for several years; and while they are following western medicine protocol, I can't help but wonder what more is out there. Seems more meds are prescribed for other issues that arise and then those meds easily contraindicate-- and exacerbate other issues, and its a crazy cycle-- AND this is taking into consideration lifestyle changes, etc.
and speaking of meds, (e:mike,41054) that was one crazy story. I can't even think of what your day was like to actually be there! wow!
I had returned home and thought about going for a walk. It was around 8pm. I decided to return a call to my mom instead. I had windows slightly open still from earlier in the day. The evening was calm and nice, so I figured I would leave my front door open as well, for awhile.
Then I heard some noise that I couldn't identify. A look around, I noticed that the curtains at the windows were flapping back and forth. I looked outside, and the source of the sound was the wind whipping rather violently through the trees. I could see the branches swaying back and forth. I wondered what the wind speed was at that moment.
A few minutes later, rain, thunder and lightning followed. All with big crackling booms-- kinda cool and scary at the same time. I unplugged my laptop and waited it out.
Anyway, I totally would have been caught in that if I would have left for my walk when I wanted too. freaky!
on another note..
Anyone have experience with alternative treatments for rheumatoid arthritis? I know someone who has been suffering from it, dealing with it for several years; and while they are following western medicine protocol, I can't help but wonder what more is out there. Seems more meds are prescribed for other issues that arise and then those meds easily contraindicate-- and exacerbate other issues, and its a crazy cycle-- AND this is taking into consideration lifestyle changes, etc.
and speaking of meds, (e:mike,41054) that was one crazy story. I can't even think of what your day was like to actually be there! wow!
metalpeter - 09/12/07 19:15
I confuse the types of it but if that is the kind I think it is some of those meds can have deadly side effects like tearing of the esofogus and nasty things like that. I know there are things you can do for the pain but not sure if there is anything that really works for it.
I confuse the types of it but if that is the kind I think it is some of those meds can have deadly side effects like tearing of the esofogus and nasty things like that. I know there are things you can do for the pain but not sure if there is anything that really works for it.
ladycroft - 09/12/07 15:18
rain.......wow, i haven't seen or smelled rain in months....
rain.......wow, i haven't seen or smelled rain in months....
museumchick - 09/12/07 08:27
Has your friend tried acupuncture? I know some people who have taken it for RA, and has helped them some. Some people have found cherry juice helpful. There are also certain treatments such as chondritin that you can get at health food stores. :::link::: is a good site.
I'm glad you're okay from the freaky storm!
Has your friend tried acupuncture? I know some people who have taken it for RA, and has helped them some. Some people have found cherry juice helpful. There are also certain treatments such as chondritin that you can get at health food stores. :::link::: is a good site.
I'm glad you're okay from the freaky storm!
09/10/2007 23:28 #41044
Charlie Hunter Trio and other WNY eventsCategory: events
- Hmm, I have plans to go to one of the last Thursday at the Square performances. This week it is Anders Osborne (Rock, R&B, Blues) and Charlie Hunter Trio (Jazz, Rock, Fusion Guitarist). I am looking forward to listening to them; I think I am feeling rather partial to Charlie Hunter. I have heard good things. I look forward to going this week.
- I'm finding more and more stuff to do this Fall/Halloween season! Haunted Hay Rides, Barns of Doom, Haunted Houses (and Garages!), Ghost Walks, and so on.
I want to get tickets to the Haunted Fortress fund raiser soon. I used to go when I first originally lived in Youngstown. You go through the castles, guided by a story teller. Its dark, cold and historic. I remember scary dudes jumping out at times and the atmosphere was just perfect. Later, it ended with a story circle and hot cider/ hot cocoa. Things may have changed since.. Guess I'll find out.
- So far there are plans in the works for me to have a Bonfire-Gathering the weekend of September 21. Actually, it will most likely be Saturday Sept 22. Its not exactly a birthday thing, yet some of my friends are angling it that way (its the 17th). I have had multiple requests through the summer to throw a gathering, so now that the season is ending and I have been cornered, details are being hammered out, haha. Anyone interested in stopping out (youngstown) for food, drink, chill time, let me know! :)
these are always cracking me up:
for more flippin hilarious "road signs" --> (e:theecarey,35807)
ladycroft - 09/12/07 15:16
I used to work the halloween gig at FN! It was so much fun, and probably more scary, hiding in pitch black rooms wailing and moaning.
I used to work the halloween gig at FN! It was so much fun, and probably more scary, hiding in pitch black rooms wailing and moaning.
jason - 09/11/07 09:40
Oh, yeah, hell yeah, you definitely should check out Charlie Hunter. That dude is ultra talented.
Oh, yeah, hell yeah, you definitely should check out Charlie Hunter. That dude is ultra talented.
mike - 09/10/07 23:41
i never know, (and maybe this sounds really stupid?) but are those signs real? I always see things posted like that but are they made up or really out there somwhere?
i never know, (and maybe this sounds really stupid?) but are those signs real? I always see things posted like that but are they made up or really out there somwhere?
09/08/2007 02:06 #40998
random recap bulletsCategory: potpourri
- Thank you, "guest" for your kind words. Not sure if you will see this, but if you happen upon this post, it was really nice to receive the feedback. hehe, and, beat me up? bring it on! hahahaha (made me smile!) :)
- Does anyone else find it weird that not only have we NOT gotten the cool(cold) August nights, but that we are in September and its still 80 EIGHTY degrees outside after midnight?!?! I mean, still warm/hot days are normal, but usually we have the cool nights through August.
- Lewiston Peach Festival this weekend.
- Hiccups are annoying. I have them right now and they wont go away. I rarely get them, thankfully.
- Who's been to 'Cheeburger'? what is up with that place and why is it called that? Why isn't it Cheeseburger? Dont you get something if you eat some burger they have? Was it someone on here? I walked past it today because I saw something pink glowing in the parking lot. It was the decor of this restaurant/50s diner.
- Anyone have a go-to list of all the Halloween/Fall going-ons? Like scary stuff, hay rides, haunted walks, etc? I want to plan now of places I want to go or I know I will miss out.
- The crazy windy day was nice. I liked how it seemed to energize everything. I opened up my windows to feel the breeze, albeit HOT breeze. I hung my bamboo wind 'chimes' in front of an open window so I could hear their sound. Later this evening it began to rain, a warm rain at that- I love the smell of earthy rain.
- Why did I think that Thurday at the Square usually finished up at the end of August? There are still 2 weeks left!
- A very pleasant and refreshing evening was had; found myself laughing a lot, sometimes shy, sometimes dorky but very pleased, indeed.
- I am now super tired yet too wired to sleep. I swear, don't give me food or drink after midnight!
.. still got hiccups. yeesh.
ok, The Way We Were is on. Redford is so yummy.
Good night!
- wasn't there another duck pic?
DUCKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
theecarey - 09/10/07 01:31
hey, (e:tinypliny)! The game, Duck Pond, is a super simple, silly game where "everyone is a winner". There are rubber ducks with a number written on the bottom of them. The ducks are floating around in water. The player chooses any one duck, and whatever number is on the bottom of the duck corresponds with a prize. I loved it as a kid; all the random toys as prizes were fun. You knew you were going to get something, but just not sure what. :)
hey, (e:tinypliny)! The game, Duck Pond, is a super simple, silly game where "everyone is a winner". There are rubber ducks with a number written on the bottom of them. The ducks are floating around in water. The player chooses any one duck, and whatever number is on the bottom of the duck corresponds with a prize. I loved it as a kid; all the random toys as prizes were fun. You knew you were going to get something, but just not sure what. :)
tinypliny - 09/09/07 14:54
Ok maybe I am hopelessly out of the loop here, but what exactly is a "rubber duckie" game??
Ok maybe I am hopelessly out of the loop here, but what exactly is a "rubber duckie" game??
theecarey - 09/08/07 12:30
(e:ladycroft), hehe, my first bullet does look like it could be dripping with sarcasm, but it is actually quite sincere. Oh yeh, and the field days were sad this year. The ride people pulled out at the last minute or soemthing, so there were two kid rides and thats it. Pretty much no games either. but they had the DUCKY GAME! WOO!
(e:libertad), rubber duckies ROCK. I saw a baby one last night laying in the median of the road. I wanted to pull over and rescue it; but it was so dark, busy road, and generally sensed it to be unsafe. Maybe I will check back today?! Poor little rubber ducky. Why oh why would someone abandon it? Need to form a Rubber Ducky Rescue Alliance. A place Rubber Duckies can go and just be safe. (ok, I'm done, haha)
(e:fellyconnelly) Didnt see him. I wish I could aid you in your nephew torturing plot. I am all for making the lives of our loved ones as miserable and embarrassing as humanely possible (yes, humanely not humanly, haha). So, think he'll be at the Peach Fest? hehe..
(e:ladycroft), hehe, my first bullet does look like it could be dripping with sarcasm, but it is actually quite sincere. Oh yeh, and the field days were sad this year. The ride people pulled out at the last minute or soemthing, so there were two kid rides and thats it. Pretty much no games either. but they had the DUCKY GAME! WOO!
(e:libertad), rubber duckies ROCK. I saw a baby one last night laying in the median of the road. I wanted to pull over and rescue it; but it was so dark, busy road, and generally sensed it to be unsafe. Maybe I will check back today?! Poor little rubber ducky. Why oh why would someone abandon it? Need to form a Rubber Ducky Rescue Alliance. A place Rubber Duckies can go and just be safe. (ok, I'm done, haha)
(e:fellyconnelly) Didnt see him. I wish I could aid you in your nephew torturing plot. I am all for making the lives of our loved ones as miserable and embarrassing as humanely possible (yes, humanely not humanly, haha). So, think he'll be at the Peach Fest? hehe..
fellyconnelly - 09/08/07 09:29
hey did you happen to see a large dalmation mascot running around field days? if so do you have photos of him? because it was my nephew and i need more evidence to torture him to future girlfriends and whatnot... :)
also HAYRIDES! YAY!
hey did you happen to see a large dalmation mascot running around field days? if so do you have photos of him? because it was my nephew and i need more evidence to torture him to future girlfriends and whatnot... :)
also HAYRIDES! YAY!
libertad - 09/08/07 09:20
Yes, I think the heat is weird, but I also am enjoying the extended summer. I'm not a fall person even though it is so beautiful because it makes me sad that we are going to winter. Yesterday I wore my "Global Warming...It isn't cool" shirt. I also loved the hot air blasts we had. It was so strange.
Thats funny that you have a peach festival in your town. Where I am from they have an apple festival and I'm going soon. I hope that I don't see anyone I know.
I used to have rubber duckies everywhere in my bathroom. SHower curtain, garbage can, floor mat and soap dispenser.
Yes, I think the heat is weird, but I also am enjoying the extended summer. I'm not a fall person even though it is so beautiful because it makes me sad that we are going to winter. Yesterday I wore my "Global Warming...It isn't cool" shirt. I also loved the hot air blasts we had. It was so strange.
Thats funny that you have a peach festival in your town. Where I am from they have an apple festival and I'm going soon. I hope that I don't see anyone I know.
I used to have rubber duckies everywhere in my bathroom. SHower curtain, garbage can, floor mat and soap dispenser.
09/06/2007 00:20 #40964
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LC ! : )Category: birthdays
Happy Birthday, Timika!
I put together a little Virtual Birthday gift for you. Nothing is wrapped, but I think you will enjoy the 'bag' of goodies! :) (Inspired from (e:ladycroft,40935))
1. Some tv shows you may be missing!
2. no less than 32 winks!
3. mmm icy cold, just for you!
4.
5. I can exchange these for a better model if you wish ;)
6. .. he will do as you wish; it is your birthday, afterall!
7. minty fresh!
8. work humor ;)
9. for your new place!
10. dug these up; not that same, I know :(
(soccer and pink hair!)
11. Print it out and use it today! :D
I'm sure you will get together with your new coworkers & friends; I hope you have a wonderful and adventurous day! Wish you were here to celebrate (or me there!!!). *hugs*
~carey
pyrcedgrrl - 09/07/07 00:30
mmm... hellooooo Jude, you hot hunk of sex!! Oh! *ahem* Happy Birthday, Timika!!!! :D
mmm... hellooooo Jude, you hot hunk of sex!! Oh! *ahem* Happy Birthday, Timika!!!! :D
metalpeter - 09/06/07 19:04
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!
The picture of (e:ladycroft) with the pink hair and the soccer game is a great picture it really is. if the game was on live and not a recording that makes the picture even more amazing with how clear it is and how the lighting is.
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!
The picture of (e:ladycroft) with the pink hair and the soccer game is a great picture it really is. if the game was on live and not a recording that makes the picture even more amazing with how clear it is and how the lighting is.
theecarey - 09/06/07 15:59
You are quite welcome, (e:ladycroft)! :) I figured Jude would suffice for all of your personal needs ;) It was hard not to post every pic that I have. mmmmmmm
for a great selection of eye candy:
:::link:::
off topic, but new Moby come February!! YES!
xxoo!
You are quite welcome, (e:ladycroft)! :) I figured Jude would suffice for all of your personal needs ;) It was hard not to post every pic that I have. mmmmmmm
for a great selection of eye candy:
:::link:::
off topic, but new Moby come February!! YES!
xxoo!
deeglam - 09/06/07 15:58
HAHAHAHA! hilarious! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!
HAHAHAHA! hilarious! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!
jason - 09/06/07 08:46
HBD!!!!
HBD!!!!
libertad - 09/06/07 08:21
Happy Birthday Lady!!! That was such a cool post thee. 32 seems like a good number.
Happy Birthday Lady!!! That was such a cool post thee. 32 seems like a good number.
tinypliny - 09/06/07 06:49
That's so beautiful.
Happy Birthday (e:Ladycroft)! Hope your year turns out to be as successful, happy and peaceful as you wish. So start wishing like mad! :))
That's so beautiful.
Happy Birthday (e:Ladycroft)! Hope your year turns out to be as successful, happy and peaceful as you wish. So start wishing like mad! :))
ladycroft - 09/06/07 05:44
!!!!THANK YOU SO MUCH CAREY!!!!
I'm leaking tears all over my office - I don't think I can find the words to say how much this touched me.
By the way, JUDE will do JUST FINE :)
- soooooooooooobbing*
!!!!THANK YOU SO MUCH CAREY!!!!
I'm leaking tears all over my office - I don't think I can find the words to say how much this touched me.
By the way, JUDE will do JUST FINE :)
ok. my stomach is now really gnawing on itself.
must.find.food.
I'm really starving as I read and respond to all these super helpful comments! Seriously, if you guys want to venture out, you are more than welcome to! Just send a message!
mmmm, I think making salsa is a great idea, (e:leetee). Maybe a sweeter one. Lets see what I can come up with.
(e:ladycroft), believe me, I already thought that :( Its weird to imagine you not present at one of my bonfires!
(e:mrmike), agreed!
(e:janelle), thats fantastic that you had a themed wedding! very cool. I love to hear about people really making that day their own. I love the Sombrero idea. I need to find a party store! Corona is a sure thing and probably margaritas. I will also need to find plastic margarita cups.
(e:james) hehe, yeh, hopefully after the tequila, peoples belly stay full; or whatever is inside stays inside. Guacamole is a sure thing. I LOVE it. I'll make some for everyone else too :)
Guacamole is all veggies. Sure, the avocado is mostly fat, but it is the most nutritious kind of fat and OH so delicious.
You could make veggie tamales, but after the tequila and the belly full of delicious food I don't think anyone will notice the lack of dark leafy greens ^_^
How fun! (e:Drew) and I had a Mexican themed wedding. Here were some of the ideas we had:
Sombreros for everyone to wear or for decoration.
Pitchers of Sangria
Bottles of Corona
Go to a mexican grocer and buy lots of mexican candy to stuff the pinata with.
Add some Ladycroft and you definitely have a party
yes, you're missing something....ME!
salsa, all different kinds -- hot, medium, mild, sweet with mangos, sweet with pineapple. 3, 4 or 5 layer dip. pico de gio. corn and bean salad. spicy herby grilled corn. spicy 3, 4, or 5 bean salad. corn chips, of course, for dipping. taquitos -- chicken or beef or bean. quesadillas. mexican potatoes.
hmm... i think that's all i can come up with right now.