TOTALLY GEEKED!

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

Not feeling it Friday

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

This is my Friday off. All that really means is I get to sleep in until 6. I have work to do but will do it at home.

The weather is wonderful but the acorns are horrible. Need to wear a hard hat in the back yard. All day and night you can hear them fall. We are going to have some fat squirrels and chipmunks!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Morning ya'll!

Friday!

IKWTDS, did you know that acorns can be ground into flour?

We have a couple acorn trees, and I was curious what could be done with them.

You have to soak them and then toast them. But then they can be ground into a powder and used for baking.

Once they have been soaked and toasted, you can eat them like any other nut.

I haven't tried this yet.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Friday 18th of September 2015 07:21:43 AM

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Morning! One more day of company! Going to Charleston today. Acorns are just starting to fall. I hate trying to get them all off the ground. Lazy squirrels don't get them all.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Yeah, I'll stick to paying $2 for it at the store.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Well, crapola! The youngest Doxie had major trouble getting up the steps from the backyard. He finally made it, which is good because I could not have carried him up. He's walking fine on level ground, though.

flan

TrudyML · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
This is my Friday off. All that really means is I get to sleep in until 6. I have work to do but will do it at home.

The weather is wonderful but the acorns are horrible. Need to wear a hard hat in the back yard. All day and night you can hear them fall. We are going to have some fat squirrels and chipmunks!

I was asked to come in. Had today off. Not now!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Yeah, I'll stick to paying $2 for it at the store.

I just thought it was interesting. I never knew you could eat them.

Maybe if I do SS, they'll get some!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Apple pie bagels!

Soooo good.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I'm tired. Baby was up a bunch last night and then woke up early this morning. I need to do some work in DD's class this morning and run some errands. Then perhaps a nap.

Lindley · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Morning ya'll!

Friday!

IKWTDS, did you know that acorns can be ground into flour?

We have a couple acorn trees, and I was curious what could be done with them.

You have to soak them and then toast them. But then they can be ground into a powder and used for baking.

Once they have been soaked and toasted, you can eat them like any other nut.

I haven't tried this yet.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Friday 18th of September 2015 07:21:43 AM

I always heard acorns are poisonous.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Morning ya'll!

Friday!

IKWTDS, did you know that acorns can be ground into flour?

We have a couple acorn trees, and I was curious what could be done with them.

You have to soak them and then toast them. But then they can be ground into a powder and used for baking.

Once they have been soaked and toasted, you can eat them like any other nut.

I haven't tried this yet.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Friday 18th of September 2015 07:21:43 AM
I always heard acorns are poisonous.

So Lily is planning on poisoning her SS?

TrudyML · Guru

Evidently.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

No.

They can be poisonous. Like apple seeds have either sianide or arsenic in them.

But that's why you soak and roast them.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I flipping hate the base. They do everything so backwards and its like they try to make everything as inconvenient as possible.

I've been here for over an hour waiting on a prescription to be filled. My doctor called me Wed. to let me know he put a prescription in for me, I gave them time to fill it before going in today, only to find out they don't fill them untilI I come in to activate it. I could leave but I feel like if I've already committed this much time it'd be silly to go home only to have to come back later.

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

lilyofcourse wrote:
No.

They can be poisonous. Like apple seeds have either sianide or arsenic in them.

But that's why you soak and roast them.

But why take the risk. Is there a flour shortage I'm unaware of?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I just spent 90 minutes waiting for the shop to finish an oil change on my car...Turns out, they "forgot" me.

flan

Lindley · Guru

I'm not saying that lily is trying to poison her ss. It was something I've heard but wasn't sure.

TrudyML · Guru

I just want to scream. Over this day.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

TrudyML wrote:
I just want to scream. Over this day.

Can I call your brother???

flan

TrudyML · Guru

Sadly, I am my brother today. He is out. I am filling his shoes. I don't know how he does it! Make that 40 beers!

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Desmond had a vet apt this morning so I loaded him in his carrier & we got in the car & nothing. The damned thing is dead. I had to call my mom to give me a ride. I was supposed to be driving a coworker so my mom had to pick her up too. Ggrr......

TrudyML · Guru

Oh, Lexxy you need a drink.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

TrudyML wrote:
Oh, Lexxy you need a drink.

Yeah that is a whole other issue. I'm going to have to ask my mom to take me by the liquor store on the way home tonight. She frowns on my drinking. I'm seriously considering going home & calling a cab to take me.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
No.

They can be poisonous. Like apple seeds have either sianide or arsenic in them.

But that's why you soak and roast them.

Just teasing you Lily. I know you wouldn't wish me ill. hmm

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lexxy wrote:
Desmond had a vet apt this morning so I loaded him in his carrier & we got in the car & nothing. The damned thing is dead. I had to call my mom to give me a ride. I was supposed to be driving a coworker so my mom had to pick her up too. Ggrr......

Oh boy, I read that as though Desmond was dead...

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
Desmond had a vet apt this morning so I loaded him in his carrier & we got in the car & nothing. The damned thing is dead. I had to call my mom to give me a ride. I was supposed to be driving a coworker so my mom had to pick her up too. Ggrr......
Oh boy, I read that as though Desmond was dead...

Oh no, no, no that would be far worse than the car. I should probably thank you for putting things into perspective.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
Desmond had a vet apt this morning so I loaded him in his carrier & we got in the car & nothing. The damned thing is dead. I had to call my mom to give me a ride. I was supposed to be driving a coworker so my mom had to pick her up too. Ggrr......
Oh boy, I read that as though Desmond was dead...

I did too! I had to re read it.

TrudyML · Guru

Lexxy wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
Oh, Lexxy you need a drink.
Yeah that is a whole other issue. I'm going to have to ask my mom to take me by the liquor store on the way home tonight. She frowns on my drinking. I'm seriously considering going home & calling a cab to take me.

Oh, do that.

Ohfour · Hooker

Road trip!

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Sorry my phrasing is confusing. Dez is perfectly ok. The vet gave him a clean bill of health & all his shots. The car on the other hand is not so good.

Have fun Oh4! It should be a lovely weekend for a road trip. At least in this area.

TrudyML · Guru

Road Trip!

Beer Trip!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I now have pretty autumn toes.

Road trip? Those are always fun. God's speed.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
Road trip!

I want to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Road trip!
I want to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where are we going?!?!?!?!?!? biggrin

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

I'm not going anywhere.

Darn.

karl271 · Guru

Had a great Friday. The doctor took a bunch of blood last week to try and figure out why my feet tend to swell and ran all kinds of tests on it. Came back with no heart problem, no kidney problem, no liver problem no problem with the neck, etc. etc. Great. All in my head. LOL

Looks like tomorrow (Saturday) the Japanese Diet will pass the bill to change the status of the Japanese Defense Force. Look for all H... to break loose from people here who object, not to mention China and Korea.... I do not look forward to the next few weeks....

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

Wow Karl. That sounds bad. Be careful.

Ohfour · Hooker

Im at a casino in Indiana. Corner suite. Its sweet!!!! :) :) :)

karl271 · Guru

Envy you. Good luck Enjoy

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

Well, my day has gone superbly well. I'm going to start babysitting a two year old on Monday! DH's ex step daughter needs a sitter. I'm looking forward to it. And I started a FB support group! Still new to this admin stuff but I'm learning. So far I've managed to approve everyone who wanted to join!

ed11563 · Guru

karl271 wrote:
The doctor took a bunch of blood last week to try and figure out why my feet tend to swell and ran all kinds of tests on it. Came back with no heart problem, no kidney problem, no liver problem no problem with the neck, etc. etc. Great. All in my head. LOL

I hope you get a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.

Spouse is in the same situation, very swollen feet and legs.

All the tests came up normal, including ultrasound and CAT scan. She's cut almost all the sodium she can from her diet. Nothing is helping.

karl271 · Guru

The doctor noticed two scars; one each on the inside of my ankles, and asked about them. I told her that I had had an operation 56 years ago when I was in the US Army (yes, not a mis-type 56) and they simply said at that time it was a operation on both tarsal tunnels to remove excess veins/arteries that had caused both of my feet to lose feeling. Since that time, no problems at all. The Doctor said the swelling might be due to this old surgery causing some problems, but not to worry about it and just to keep an eye on it... Well, OK... But, really 56 years ago??

So how about your wife, Ed? Any foot problems in the past that could be affecting circulation now or edema in her feet??

-- Edited by karl271 on Saturday 19th of September 2015 02:35:15 AM

ed11563 · Guru

karl271 wrote:
The doctor noticed two scars; one each on the inside of my ankles, and asked about them. I told her that I had had an operation 56 years ago when I was in the US Army (yes, not a mis-type 56) and they simply said at that time it was a operation on both tarsal tunnels to remove excess veins/arteries that had caused both of my feet to lose feeling. Since that time, no problems at all. The Doctor said the swelling might be due to this old surgery causing some problems, but not to worry about it and just to keep an eye on it... Well, OK... But, really 56 years ago??

So how about your wife, Ed? Any foot problems in the past that could be affecting circulation now or edema in her feet??

-- Edited by karl271 on Saturday 19th of September 2015 02:35:15 AM

Thanks for the explanation Karl.

No, nothing that could cause this.

I keep thinking it could be a side-effect of the medication she takes for back pain (Meloxicam), but the doctors say no.

My other thought is that she should walk a LOT more, but she refuses.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Ohfour wrote:
Im at a casino in Indiana. Corner suite. Its sweet!!!! :) :) :)

It's in the cutest little town on the Ohio River.

ohfour, you need to see the library & the post that lists the flood water heights.

flan