The first thing I am made is coconut meringue cookies. I know it's
lazy but I really enjoy "just press" mixing. It sure beats the hand
crank mixer I have been using the last ten years.
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01/24/2010 20:53 #50901
I officially love my kitchenaidThe first thing I am made is coconut meringue cookies. I know it's
lazy but I really enjoy "just press" mixing. It sure beats the hand
crank mixer I have been using the last ten years.
01/23/2010 17:18 #50892
Trip to Times BeachCategory: hiking
We went to Times Beach this afternoon and spent time in the sun. I even took off my shirt for a while to maximize vitamin D production. The ice was still pretty thick, I walked out pretty far till I heard that scary cracking - the titanic hit an iceberg - noise and headed back in. It didn't stop me from skating around off shore for a bit which was so great in the sun. It made the very top very wet and slippery.
Tonight we are off to dinner with Robert and James. What a busy weekend.
Tonight we are off to dinner with Robert and James. What a busy weekend.
metalpeter - 01/23/10 20:20
You are way braver or would that be foolish then I am glad you got back safe and got pictures of it. Maybe next weekend before the bandits game I'll go down and get pictures of the ice, but I won't go out on, but I doubt that will happen who knows. At least you tan in the winter the safe way as opposed to going to a tanning place, ha.
You are way braver or would that be foolish then I am glad you got back safe and got pictures of it. Maybe next weekend before the bandits game I'll go down and get pictures of the ice, but I won't go out on, but I doubt that will happen who knows. At least you tan in the winter the safe way as opposed to going to a tanning place, ha.
libertad - 01/23/10 18:37
What a great idea for today. I can't believe you went out on that ice! I like the pics, especially the one of terry.
What a great idea for today. I can't believe you went out on that ice! I like the pics, especially the one of terry.
01/22/2010 21:41 #50888
The best birthday everCategory: holidays
The massage at The massage Studio on Allen was awesome. I never had anyone massage by butt or feet before, it was great. No, I know what you are thinking, but there was no happy ending.
Then I got lots of choxie, plus the entire O.C. series on DVD plus bonus material. Maybe (e:mike) will watch it with me.
Then, I got a new albino pet bird. I love it. I am going to name it albini.
Then we went to one of the nicest dinners I have had at Rue Franklin
. We were one of the first people to arrive. By the time we left it was packed. I had squab (Roast squab with Belgian endive, raisins, pinenuts and cardamom. Served medium-rare ) which is basically a baby pigeon
The weird part is that is was borderline raw but on purpose. I actually thought it tasted pretty great - I would get it again. I hope they are raised on a farm and not wild. Apparently, I like the taste of raw pigeon.
So the funniest part was about halfway through the meal in comes an 80 year old guy and his wife/companion who looked about 50. She had breasts bigger than lola ferrari. I know I exaggerate all the time but this was so for real. Everyone in the restaurant was staring at her. I wonder what that must feel like. They were literally larger than basketballs approaching beach balls. Basically just like this:
When we got home (e:terry) and (e:matthew) gave me a bigger box of choxie chocolates and one of the best gifts of all, the gift that keeps on giving - a kitchenaid icecream maker attachment for the new kitchenaid mixer I got from my parents.
Then I got lots of choxie, plus the entire O.C. series on DVD plus bonus material. Maybe (e:mike) will watch it with me.
Then, I got a new albino pet bird. I love it. I am going to name it albini.
Then we went to one of the nicest dinners I have had at Rue Franklin
. We were one of the first people to arrive. By the time we left it was packed. I had squab (Roast squab with Belgian endive, raisins, pinenuts and cardamom. Served medium-rare ) which is basically a baby pigeon 
The weird part is that is was borderline raw but on purpose. I actually thought it tasted pretty great - I would get it again. I hope they are raised on a farm and not wild. Apparently, I like the taste of raw pigeon.
So the funniest part was about halfway through the meal in comes an 80 year old guy and his wife/companion who looked about 50. She had breasts bigger than lola ferrari. I know I exaggerate all the time but this was so for real. Everyone in the restaurant was staring at her. I wonder what that must feel like. They were literally larger than basketballs approaching beach balls. Basically just like this:
When we got home (e:terry) and (e:matthew) gave me a bigger box of choxie chocolates and one of the best gifts of all, the gift that keeps on giving - a kitchenaid icecream maker attachment
for the new kitchenaid mixer I got from my parents.
rory - 01/24/10 07:30
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
metalpeter - 01/23/10 20:25
I can admit I had no Idea you like The OC that was a show I watched every week no mater what season it was, to bad it went off the air.
In terms of the boob thing I have no idea. What I can say is that women can choose to wear things that kinda hide them or to make them out in the open and push ups and togethers and padding and stuff to make them look fuller. So I'm guessing that if she was showing them off she likes the attention.
Glad you had a great birthday.
I can admit I had no Idea you like The OC that was a show I watched every week no mater what season it was, to bad it went off the air.
In terms of the boob thing I have no idea. What I can say is that women can choose to wear things that kinda hide them or to make them out in the open and push ups and togethers and padding and stuff to make them look fuller. So I'm guessing that if she was showing them off she likes the attention.
Glad you had a great birthday.
jenks - 01/23/10 16:13
sounds like an awesome bday! And I think the best part is that your gifts show that people really know you and put thought into what you would like.
sounds like an awesome bday! And I think the best part is that your gifts show that people really know you and put thought into what you would like.
01/22/2010 14:52 #50885
33I can't believe it but I'm 33. Last night we had dinner at my
parents. Lamb, shrimp, artichokes and dandelion plus clams casino -
yum!
Then I spent midnight with my brother drinking which was fun. I did
not have 33 shots for 33 as he suggested.
We tried to go to ETS afterwards but they were closed. Their
drivethru continues to talk even after it's closed. It must be some
automated system.
Then I spent the day playing with my computer and we are going to Rue
Franklin for dinner where they have oysters in the half shell, yum.
In between I scheduled a massage over at The Massage Studio on Allen.
Should be a good day.
I'm still sad (e:hodown) ditched me for the baby. I guess I'll keep the
bag of hello kitty stuff my mom got for her.
metalpeter - 01/22/10 20:40
Happy Birthday sounds like a good time and the cake looks good.
Happy Birthday sounds like a good time and the cake looks good.
jason - 01/22/10 18:47
Hope it was a good bday Paul!
Hope it was a good bday Paul!
theecarey - 01/22/10 16:50
Happy Birthday, Paul! :)
Happy Birthday, Paul! :)
jacob - 01/22/10 15:49
Happy Birthday Paul!
Happy Birthday Paul!
01/21/2010 23:03 #50879
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I so hate you. I want one of those so bad.
Those sound Very good, I've had those many times but don't think I have had flavored ones.
Oooh! You finally got one!! Congrats! I love my (incredibly gorgeous bright RED) Kitchenaid mixer, but don't use it nearly enough!!
I was astounded this summer when you made whipped cream by hand this summer. You are going to be swimming in whipped creamy goodness from now on.
Congrats, Paul! I'm terribly jealous.