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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Freedom Friday

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Nice NJN! Getting ready to hit to road. Trying to beat the morning rush. I forgot to gas up so I'm hoping to make it past the Palm Beaches before I need to stop.
Have a good day all!

Lindley · Guru

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I am husband and child free today. I have absolutely NOTHING on the agenda. Tonight one of my favorite shows starts back up again. Tonight I will be holed up, alone, with a drink, and maybe some popcorn. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

Good choice. Enjoy yourself njn. You deserve it

Tinydancer · Guru

Good morning everyone. Yay! It's Friday!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

My BabyJ started kindergarten today, and DD11 started middle school. I'm feeling a bit sad and happy all at the same time.

Tinydancer · Guru

Congratulations on both LL. Once you get used to it maybe you won't feel sad, only happy. It is tough to realize they're growing up.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Have a fun Friday, NJN!

Safe travels, SB!

Hi Lindley and Tiny and everyone.

I'm heading to Denton with Paul, to finish packing up his apartment.

He and his friend Victor went apartment hunting yesterday. I'm not sure if they found one they liked. He's not up yet.

Oh well, I'd better wake the kid up, and get to it.

Ohfour · Hooker

I'm a mess because G is a mess. He gets to tell 50 people that they are losing their jobs. People that are our friends. It's going to be a rough day for him...

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Ohfour wrote:
I'm a mess because G is a mess. He gets to tell 50 people that they are losing their jobs. People that are our friends. It's going to be a rough day for him...

That really sucks. I'm sorry for him.

And them.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Friday 31st of July 2015 09:54:12 AM

FNW · Guru

Wow, your kids start back to school early! Mine don't start until after Labor Day, which is a week later than usual.

Enjoy your evening, NJN!

Sorry about G's job, Ohfour. Be ready for ****tails when he gets home.

Safe travels, FWM and SB.

The tree guys are cleaning up the mess of pines all over the backyard. Hopefully they'll get it all cleared by Monday when the landscapers arrive. It's weird walking in my backyard and actually seeing sky.

Lindley · Guru

I'm sorry ohfour. I know how hard it must be for him.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Morning everyone.

FNW our county for the first time in history is starting back before Labor Day since it is so late this year.

Oh4, I am so sorry for G. That sucks. And the 50 people he has to let go.

FNW · Guru

I'm actually kind of glad they aren't going back so soon, except they will probably end up going longer in June which I don't like. I want them to have a fun, long summer. It goes by too quickly.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I was shocked when I heard but since I don't have kids it doesn't really affect me one way or the other. My niece is in Fauquier & I'm not sure what they are doing.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Hey yall.

Aw, LL, I know what you mean. I think I was more worried when my kids started middle school than when they started kindergarten.

We go back a week from today. About to go get Jesse's schedule. Aaron got his on infinite campus but Jesse's isn't active for some reason.

O4, it's never easy is it?

Brother and his kids should be here between 6 and 9 tonight.

I have some girl time scheduled with my best friend tomorrow. All the kids are going to the aquarium and zoo with their grandma and dad and brother have things to do. So she and I are going to find something on Netflix and gossip. May get some take out.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

O4, wow! Poor G and the employees who are losing their jobs.

LL, your kids are in school already! Wow!

SB, safe travels.

FNW, our neighbor had all but two trees removed from his yard last week. We are blinded by the light..

Hi, Lexxy, Lindley (who is still enjoying the grand's), TD, NJN and FWM!!

I am trying to salvage two cast iron skillets. HELP!!!

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Ohfour wrote:
I'm a mess because G is a mess. He gets to tell 50 people that they are losing their jobs. People that are our friends. It's going to be a rough day for him...

Hugs and prayers for you both, Ohfour...

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

That is going to be hard, Oh4.

I feel bad for G.

We got Paul's stuff back from Denton.

We'll have to go back one day next week and clean the joint.

His roommate stayed there this summer, and left the place a filthy mess.

I told Paul to text him, and find out what day he can come up and help us.

I'm not cleaning up after that swine! furious

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

just Czech wrote:
O4, wow! Poor G and the employees who are losing their jobs.

LL, your kids are in school already! Wow!

SB, safe travels.

FNW, our neighbor had all but two trees removed from his yard last week. We are blinded by the light..

Hi, Lexxy, Lindley (who is still enjoying the grand's), TD, NJN and FWM!!

I am trying to salvage two cast iron skillets. HELP!!!

Oh no! What's the problem?

Lindley · Guru

I got to babysit my granddaughters tonite. Played with the baby then fed both girls got to rock the baby to sleep. Water painted,bathed,painted toe nails and read a ton of books before putting little miss to bed. Just love my little girls.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lindley wrote:
I got to babysit my granddaughters tonite. Played with the baby then fed both girls got to rock the baby to sleep. Water painted,bathed,painted toe nails and read a ton of books before putting little miss to bed. Just love my little girls.

Aww how sweet Lindley!

Lindley · Guru

Thanks there is nothing sweeter then baby kisses from a baby and hugs and kisses from a Just turned 3 year old.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

So sorry about G ohfour.

FWM I'm glad Paul got back safe.

NAOW · Vette's SS

That would be so hard Ohfour. I feel for both of you.

FWM, I would definitely schedule the cleaning for when the dirty roommate will be there to help.

Have a fun night NJN! Enjoy it!

Baby J is in Kindergarten??! That is NOT possible. Were they excited to start their new schools?

Lindley that is so sweet, I am glad you are enjoying them!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Sigh, all these babies growing up. I want a grand baby. My friend is due in September but I think she's lost her mind. She's changing. It worries me.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

just Czech wrote:
O4, wow! Poor G and the employees who are losing their jobs.

LL, your kids are in school already! Wow!

SB, safe travels.

FNW, our neighbor had all but two trees removed from his yard last week. We are blinded by the light..

Hi, Lexxy, Lindley (who is still enjoying the grand's), TD, NJN and FWM!!

I am trying to salvage two cast iron skillets. HELP!!!

You need to get the rust off with sandpaper and then season it again. You should be able to find instructions on Google or pinterest.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Lawyerlady wrote:
My BabyJ started kindergarten today, and DD11 started middle school. I'm feeling a bit sad and happy all at the same time.

They grow so fast!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Ohfour wrote:
I'm a mess because G is a mess. He gets to tell 50 people that they are losing their jobs. People that are our friends. It's going to be a rough day for him...

That really sucks. Sorry he has to do that.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
That is going to be hard, Oh4.
I feel bad for G.
We got Paul's stuff back from Denton.
We'll have to go back one day next week and clean the joint.
His roommate stayed there this summer, and left the place a filthy mess.
I told Paul to text him, and find out what day he can come up and help us.
I'm not cleaning up after that swine!

Guys can be so gross!

jlbear71 · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
just Czech wrote:
O4, wow! Poor G and the employees who are losing their jobs.

LL, your kids are in school already! Wow!

SB, safe travels.

FNW, our neighbor had all but two trees removed from his yard last week. We are blinded by the light..

Hi, Lexxy, Lindley (who is still enjoying the grand's), TD, NJN and FWM!!

I am trying to salvage two cast iron skillets. HELP!!!
You need to get the rust off with sandpaper and then season it again. You should be able to find instructions on Google or pinterest.

Depends on how much rust is there. We usually do a salt scrub or use some steel wool. Then we season first with the slow, low oven way. Then we cook a pound of bacon in it.

We have about 15 pieces of cast iron from 3" skillets to a 15" skillet to a dutch oven and a griddle that we use occasionally on the grill. We have about three pieces that we use on an almostdaily basis.

Salt Scrub method - http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-clean-and-season-old-ru-151535

jlbear71 · Guru

Beautiful, sunny summer day with lower humidity - finally!

Ohfour, that sucks for your DH and his coworkers. DH has been doing that slowly with his team since his company is consolidating to 25% of what they had at the beginning of this year by next year. Being in IT, he knows who is getting laid off the week before most managers or employees know. He hates it.

FWM, hope all goes well with Paul's move and next place.

SB, safe travels home.

NJN, enjoy a day of nothing.

Lindley, love hearing the G-babies stories

lily, enjoy girl time

Schools here don't start until after Labor Day. It was a big stink a few years ago when they tried to start the week before. Problem is we are close enough to the Jersey Shore that a lot of kids work the summers down there at the boardwalk. And the shore does not end the daily summer season until Labor Day.

Today was a busy day for me. 8:00 Dermatologist follow up appt. Was a little early and was out of there before 8:00. I have never had a doctors appointment where I was leaving before the starting appointment time. And she is good and thorough. We do have a game plan for the hives and welts but it is a slow process. I'd rather it take longer than it come back.

Stopped at MILs before dropping in on where internship will be starting on 9/1. Contact person does not come in until 10:00. Okay, ran a few errands in that town then off to next appointment.

10:30 appointment with transfer adviser at CHC to get more info on their combined Bachelors/Masters program for Human Services and to also inquire about a possible duel Masters in Counseling Psychology (I think I am a little insane to be considering this). BA/MA can probably be done in about 2 years in an Adult Accelerated program.

Dropped back in at internship site and confirmed that I will be there 9/1 and she said they are ready for me. Glad I am not there now as the AC system is still down.

Went back to MILs to take her shopping at the Korean/Asian grocery store. Her first time, my second at this location, She was a bit overwhelmed. We got lunch there, YUM, (interesting because we had no idea what most of the food was) and also stopped at the Paris Baguette bakery, YUM YUM.

Got home this afternoon and have been trying to cool off a little and catch up on the boards. And I still need to write an essay about transference and counter-transference. And make stuffed shells and meatballs for dinner.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Thanks for all the advice. I did google cleaning of cast iron skillets. Luckily, there is not a smidgeon of rust on the ones I found.

The interior is clean, it's the outside that needs gunk removal. Steel wool and numerous soakings have helped a lot. They both look much better.

I will let them soak a bit more to get the last of the gunk off the exterior and then I will re-season. Mom said I was lucky to find them in such good condition and rust free.

We found a small skillet, a large skillet and a griddle. I'm in cast iron heaven! I have always wanted a set and here was a set put away in MIL's stuff in the basement.

I wonder what else we will find.. gosh, we still have a lot of stuff to go through.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

jlbear, your day tires me out!!

Czech, I am jealous of your cast iron. I'm just starting to build up a collection.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
My BabyJ started kindergarten today, and DD11 started middle school. I'm feeling a bit sad and happy all at the same time.

WTF? It's still summer, I haven't even had my vaca yet!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
Thanks there is nothing sweeter then baby kisses from a baby and hugs and kisses from a Just turned 3 year old.

I am sooooo jealous. But happy you are able to enjoy them.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

O4, how much notice are the employees given? Will the company provide any sort of job seeking help? Sometimes big companies will and contact other companies in the area.

Ohfour · Hooker

They have been given 8 months. If they stay, they will get a retention bonus equal to 25% of their yearly salary. Then they get 2 weeks severance for each year of employment. Plus 6 months of paid insurance premiums. Plus a year of job placement services...paid.

My company has them well taken care of. But some have been there over 20 years.

Its just hard, even with the MORE than generous package. Everyone is taking it well...everyone but the bosses......it was just a hard day...

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
They have been given 8 months. If they stay, they will get a retention bonus equal to 25% of their yearly salary. Then they get 2 weeks severance for each year of employment. Plus 6 months of paid insurance premiums. Plus a year of job placement services...paid.

My company has them well taken care of. But some have been there over 20 years.

Its just hard, even with the MORE than generous package. Everyone is taking it well...everyone but the bosses......it was just a hard day...

I get that. Sometimes money is not the emotional issue, it's leaving good friendships in limbo.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Ohfour wrote:
They have been given 8 months. If they stay, they will get a retention bonus equal to 25% of their yearly salary. Then they get 2 weeks severance for each year of employment. Plus 6 months of paid insurance premiums. Plus a year of job placement services...paid.

My company has them well taken care of. But some have been there over 20 years.

Its just hard, even with the MORE than generous package. Everyone is taking it well...everyone but the bosses......it was just a hard day...

I'm so sorry this has happened within your company. I feel bad for everyone there.

ETA: The company does offer a nice severance package.

-- Edited by just Czech on Friday 31st of July 2015 08:14:41 PM

FNW · Guru

I never understood the draw to cast iron. I had several, only to toss them as they always looked dirty and gunky. Stuff would stick to it, too, when cooking. I'm sure I was doing something wrong since everyone seems to love them.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
I never understood the draw to cast iron. I had several, only to toss them as they always looked dirty and gunky. Stuff would stick to it, too, when cooking. I'm sure I was doing something wrong since everyone seems to love them.

You may not have seasoned them correctly. But I agree. Ceramic all the way baby!

jlbear71 · Guru

FNW wrote:
I never understood the draw to cast iron. I had several, only to toss them as they always looked dirty and gunky. Stuff would stick to it, too, when cooking. I'm sure I was doing something wrong since everyone seems to love them.

DH cares for the cast iron here. It is always cleaned after every use. Yes, sometimes stuff sticks. For me, eggs stick almost every time except for when I fry them. I still add an oil even though they are seasoned well. DH seasons them regularly to keep them in excellent condition. At least two of our pans are over 100 years old. We inherited them. Only two are less than 20 years old.

I've gotten rid of all my stainless pans (not the pots) and several non-stick pans have been replaced at least twice. My cast iron will never be replaced.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

You know what? I am beat. I have two movies on flashback, Grumpy Old Men and National Lampoon's vaca. I am going to just couch surf. Beat but loving it. Already did a power walk with the dog, chatted it up with neighbors and such. Just going to nap and sleep!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

FNW wrote:
I never understood the draw to cast iron. I had several, only to toss them as they always looked dirty and gunky. Stuff would stick to it, too, when cooking. I'm sure I was doing something wrong since everyone seems to love them.

My mom had cast iron when I was little. I didn't like it then but I know it cooked well. Not long ago I bought a cast iron cornbread pan. The first time I used it DH raved about my cornbread. Since then I have added more pieces. Even though cast iron can be a pain I still love it.