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

Welts Wednesday

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

DH had another bad day at work. It's windy & raining hard.

I don't want to be an adult today, okay?

flan

ed11563 · Guru

Woke up coughing and congested. Again.

The bagel shop just opened, if I go now the bagels will be (yum) hot from the oven.

And I might get back before the rain resumes for the day.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

There is no way I'd go out this early for a bagel.

Or anything.

Can't you buy them the night before and just zap it in the morning?

I toast my bagels.

Anyway, morning.

Storms blew in about 4:30 this morning. Pretty severe. We have flooding. It's died down for now.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

The best bagels are fresh bagels.

ed, I could use one now!

flan

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I am going to try heading to work today. The doc called in an RX for steroids for me last night and I feel much better. Sweating profusely but that's to be expected. Hope I make it!!

TrudyML · Guru

Ugh, made it down the hill. It is an ice field here.

ed11563 · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
There is no way I'd go out this early for a bagel.

Or anything.

Can't you buy them the night before and just zap it in the morning?

I toast my bagels.

Anyway, morning.

Storms blew in about 4:30 this morning. Pretty severe. We have flooding. It's died down for now.

Depending on the deal of the day, I get between 9 and 12 at a time, and freeze the ones that don't get used immediately.

The bagel shop we like generally stops cooking some time in the morning, and pickings are slim after lunch hours.

FNW · Guru

I don't get up early for bagels or donuts. I love them fresh, but I'd rather stay put. My neighbor across the street always runs out first thing for coffee. Even in the snow. It's funny watching him slip and slide trying to drive up his driveway to get out. I told him, "Just make your own (coffee)!"

ed11563 · Guru

flan327 wrote:
The best bagels are fresh bagels.

ed, I could use one now!

flan

IF I'd known you were coming over, I'd have left a couple out of the freezer. cry

Domestic Engineer · Guru

I was having a down day yesterday missing my sis. Her favorite thing was a rainbow. This morning from all the storms we're having, I saw the biggest, brightest, most beautiful rainbow ever. I could literally see it from its beginning to its end. It made my day.

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

ed11563 wrote:
flan327 wrote:
The best bagels are fresh bagels.

ed, I could use one now!

flan
IF I'd known you were coming over, I'd have left a couple out of the freezer.

Your freeze your bagels? But you live close to the bagel capital, you can get bagels anytime. Why would you commit such a food crime?

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Domestic Engineer wrote:
I was having a down day yesterday missing my sis. Her favorite thing was a rainbow. This morning from all the storms we're having, I saw the biggest, brightest, most beautiful rainbow ever. I could literally see it from its beginning to its end. It made my day.

She was saying hello & don't be sad.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

No bagels here. I have a crispy crunchy English muffin slathered in butter & strawberry jam. Delicious.

Divine Geek · Guru

The bakery here only makes bagels once a week. Other than that, just the ones on the shelf at the grocery store.

Boss is in a weird mood. As in, a good mood. It's a little unsettling.

Trying to decide what I want for lunch.

jlbear71 · Guru

Mmm bagels. I know what tomorrow's breakfast will be.

Today has not gone as planned. I was supposed to sleep in some and then work on school work. Except the shower backed up for DH leaving several inches of water in the tub. I eventually told him to leave it and go to work, I would take care of it. Eventually it drained leaving behind nasty sludge. Which I cleaned up. And I even got one of those drain zip thingys that is supposed to pull the crap out. Except our drain is weird, it does not go straight down, it turns right away. i did eventually get it all clear, ran baking soda/vinegar several times to clean the pipes, scrubbed the tub (ouch my knees hurt). It sparkles again.

Now, I want lunch but I don't want to cook or clean or go out anywhere since it is very wet and thunderstorming out there.

ed11563 · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
flan327 wrote:
The best bagels are fresh bagels.

ed, I could use one now!

flan
IF I'd known you were coming over, I'd have left a couple out of the freezer.
Your freeze your bagels? But you live close to the bagel capital, you can get bagels anytime. Why would you commit such a food crime?

They seem to be a staple of Spouse's diet. I only have one when I bring them home from the shop. I'm not motivated to go there every day.

We now have 12 in the freezer, I'll let you know when we run low again. LL, if you want, you could pick up the next batch. wink

FNW · Guru

Do you have a Panera? Their bagels are good. We have a NY Deli near church where DH & I go when the boys are in Sunday school.

chef · Guru

Ankle still hurts. DS is still asleep. DH is working. I found the folder I've been looking for in a most unexpected spot. There's stuff that needs doing today and I don't wanna.

ed11563 · Guru

jlbear71 wrote:
Mmm bagels. I know what tomorrow's breakfast will be.

Today has not gone as planned. I was supposed to sleep in some and then work on school work. Except the shower backed up for DH leaving several inches of water in the tub. I eventually told him to leave it and go to work, I would take care of it. Eventually it drained leaving behind nasty sludge. Which I cleaned up. And I even got one of those drain zip thingys that is supposed to pull the crap out. Except our drain is weird, it does not go straight down, it turns right away. i did eventually get it all clear, ran baking soda/vinegar several times to clean the pipes, scrubbed the tub (ouch my knees hurt). It sparkles again.

Now, I want lunch but I don't want to cook or clean or go out anywhere since it is very wet and thunderstorming out there.

our drain is weird, it does not go straight down, it turns right away.

This is normal for bathtubs. An inch or two below the drain screen (if any) they turn toward the faucet end, where they can be shut off (do you have a control lever for that?) then they drop down to a "U" shaped "trap" that blocks sewer gas from entering your home. When you look under any sink, you will see a similar trap.

If you have regular sewers (not a septic tank) pick up some Drano or Liquid Plumber, and be prepared to pour a gallon down the drain the next time this happens. Like maybe tomorrow, if you haven't really solved the problem.

Good luck!

(If you haven't used any Drano-like products before, make sure you read and understand the instructions! They usually say to let them sit for 15 minutes, then run hot water down the drain. I boil a gallon of water on the stove to use first, then run the hot water for at least 5 minutes.)

Wearing rubber gloves is a good idea.

-- Edited by ed11563 on Wednesday 24th of February 2016 01:04:26 PM

ed11563 · Guru

Woke up early, took meds, bought bagels, went back to sleep until noon.

It's yucky outside. Moderate rainfall, windy and 48 degrees. The kind of weather I should stay out of until this cough goes away.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Domestic Engineer wrote:
I was having a down day yesterday missing my sis. Her favorite thing was a rainbow. This morning from all the storms we're having, I saw the biggest, brightest, most beautiful rainbow ever. I could literally see it from its beginning to its end. It made my day.

That's a blessing.

jlbear71 · Guru

ed11563 wrote:
jlbear71 wrote:
Mmm bagels. I know what tomorrow's breakfast will be.

Today has not gone as planned. I was supposed to sleep in some and then work on school work. Except the shower backed up for DH leaving several inches of water in the tub. I eventually told him to leave it and go to work, I would take care of it. Eventually it drained leaving behind nasty sludge. Which I cleaned up. And I even got one of those drain zip thingys that is supposed to pull the crap out. Except our drain is weird, it does not go straight down, it turns right away. i did eventually get it all clear, ran baking soda/vinegar several times to clean the pipes, scrubbed the tub (ouch my knees hurt). It sparkles again.

Now, I want lunch but I don't want to cook or clean or go out anywhere since it is very wet and thunderstorming out there.
our drain is weird, it does not go straight down, it turns right away.
This is normal for bathtubs. An inch or two below the drain screen (if any) they turn toward the faucet end, where they can be shut off (do you have a control lever for that?) then they drop down to a "U" shaped "trap" that blocks sewer gas from entering your home. When you look under any sink, you will see a similar trap.
If you have regular sewers (not a septic tank) pick up some Drano or Liquid Plumber, and be prepared to pour a gallon down the drain the next time this happens. Like maybe tomorrow, if you haven't really solved the problem.
Good luck!
(If you haven't used any Drano-like products before, make sure you read and understand the instructions! They usually say to let them sit for 15 minutes, then run hot water down the drain. I boil a gallon of water on the stove to use first, then run the hot water for at least 5 minutes.)
Wearing rubber gloves is a good idea.

-- Edited by ed11563 on Wednesday 24th of February 2016 01:04:26 PM

I did wear gloves. Did not know that about the first turn in the drain. I've worked very little with tub plumbing in the past. Sinks and toilets, I've seen my fair share. I thought it went straight down to the "p" trap. Well, it looks like we have two traps, a drum trap and a P trap.

We are trying to avoid the chemical solution since our pipes are old. We are hooked up the the county sewer system so no septic.

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

FNW wrote:
I don't get up early for bagels or donuts. I love them fresh, but I'd rather stay put. My neighbor across the street always runs out first thing for coffee. Even in the snow. It's funny watching him slip and slide trying to drive up his driveway to get out. I told him, "Just make your own (coffee)!"

That's how I feel! We have a Panera but their stuff isn't that great to me. Plus it's an arm and a leg. We have a really good bakery about half an hour away. Correct, I've only been there once!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I'd rather have french toast or biscuits for breakfast anyway.

I mean, yes, bagels are good. At least the store bought ones I've had.

And I love me some doughnuts. But not early in the morning.

But biscuits. Home made biscuits, hot and fresh, are always on point.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Biscuits are hit or miss for me. I'll grant that I have never actually had homemade from scratch biscuits. Oddly enough the best biscuits I've ever had are Chic fil a. They are super buttery & sort of just melt in your mouth. Some biscuits I've had were dry & stuck to the roof of my mouth.

weltschmerz · Guru

Grocery store bagels are an abomination.
I had so much to do today...take the car to the garage to fix the brake light, hair appointment, grocery shopping, etc.
They're telling everyone to STAY OFF THE ROADS! Freezing rain on top of snow on top of freezing rain.

Looks like I'll also have to cancel tonight's orgy. Bummer.

biggrin

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lexxy wrote:
Biscuits are hit or miss for me. I'll grant that I have never actually had homemade from scratch biscuits. Oddly enough the best biscuits I've ever had are Chic fil a. They are super buttery & sort of just melt in your mouth. Some biscuits I've had were dry & stuck to the roof of my mouth.

I think I've had Chic-fil-a biscuits twice. The closest one is 30 minutes away and getting in the parking lot is like winning the lottery.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

jlbear71 wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
jlbear71 wrote:
Mmm bagels. I know what tomorrow's breakfast will be.

Today has not gone as planned. I was supposed to sleep in some and then work on school work. Except the shower backed up for DH leaving several inches of water in the tub. I eventually told him to leave it and go to work, I would take care of it. Eventually it drained leaving behind nasty sludge. Which I cleaned up. And I even got one of those drain zip thingys that is supposed to pull the crap out. Except our drain is weird, it does not go straight down, it turns right away. i did eventually get it all clear, ran baking soda/vinegar several times to clean the pipes, scrubbed the tub (ouch my knees hurt). It sparkles again.

Now, I want lunch but I don't want to cook or clean or go out anywhere since it is very wet and thunderstorming out there.
our drain is weird, it does not go straight down, it turns right away.
This is normal for bathtubs. An inch or two below the drain screen (if any) they turn toward the faucet end, where they can be shut off (do you have a control lever for that?) then they drop down to a "U" shaped "trap" that blocks sewer gas from entering your home. When you look under any sink, you will see a similar trap.
If you have regular sewers (not a septic tank) pick up some Drano or Liquid Plumber, and be prepared to pour a gallon down the drain the next time this happens. Like maybe tomorrow, if you haven't really solved the problem.
Good luck!
(If you haven't used any Drano-like products before, make sure you read and understand the instructions! They usually say to let them sit for 15 minutes, then run hot water down the drain. I boil a gallon of water on the stove to use first, then run the hot water for at least 5 minutes.)
Wearing rubber gloves is a good idea.

-- Edited by ed11563 on Wednesday 24th of February 2016 01:04:26 PM
I did wear gloves. Did not know that about the first turn in the drain. I've worked very little with tub plumbing in the past. Sinks and toilets, I've seen my fair share. I thought it went straight down to the "p" trap. Well, it looks like we have two traps, a drum trap and a P trap.
We are trying to avoid the chemical solution since our pipes are old. We are hooked up the the county sewer system so no septic.

Yeah don't ever use a liquid plumber or other chemical. It isn't just a septic system you have to worry about.

ed11563 · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:

They're telling everyone to STAY OFF THE ROADS! Freezing rain on top of snow on top of freezing rain.

Looks like I'll also have to cancel tonight's orgy. Bummer.

Do you know anyone with a snowmobile? smile

weltschmerz · Guru

ed11563 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:

They're telling everyone to STAY OFF THE ROADS! Freezing rain on top of snow on top of freezing rain.

Looks like I'll also have to cancel tonight's orgy. Bummer.
Do you know anyone with a snowmobile?

Not in the city, no. They're usually kept up north, at the dachas.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:

They're telling everyone to STAY OFF THE ROADS! Freezing rain on top of snow on top of freezing rain.

Looks like I'll also have to cancel tonight's orgy. Bummer.
Do you know anyone with a snowmobile?
Not in the city, no. They're usually kept up north, at the dachas.

What am I going to do tonight???

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

That was the longest emergency alert test ever.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

lilyofcourse wrote:
That was the longest emergency alert test ever.

Here they even break in when I'm watching something previously recorded. The last one was an Amber alert so I didn't mind but my screen stayed blank so long afterward I thought I was going to need to reboot the box.

FNW · Guru

Those amber alerts scare the begeeebies out of me when my phone goes off.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Me too! In this case the one on my phone had a lot more info than the one on the cable.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Me, too!

Caitlyn figured out how to turn it off on our phones. Still get the alert but it doesn't make me lose my chickens.

ed11563 · Guru

flan327 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:

They're telling everyone to STAY OFF THE ROADS! Freezing rain on top of snow on top of freezing rain.

Looks like I'll also have to cancel tonight's orgy. Bummer.
Do you know anyone with a snowmobile?
Not in the city, no. They're usually kept up north, at the dachas.
What am I going to do tonight???
flan

I think eating a New York Bagel Shop bagel is not going to be possible for you tonight. Sorry. cry

TrudyML · Guru

Ugh, getting ready to battle the ice in the dark.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

TrudyML wrote:
Ugh, getting ready to battle the ice in the dark.

Be careful. Ice is the worst.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

TrudyML wrote:
Ugh, getting ready to battle the ice in the dark.

Be careful, Trudy!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

TrudyML wrote:
Ugh, getting ready to battle the ice in the dark.

In the dark? It's already dark there? Not sure I know where there is.

FNW · Guru

It's dark here. Tornado warning.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Domestic Engineer wrote:
I was having a down day yesterday missing my sis. Her favorite thing was a rainbow. This morning from all the storms we're having, I saw the biggest, brightest, most beautiful rainbow ever. I could literally see it from its beginning to its end. It made my day.
That's a blessing.

I think your sister used this as an opportunity to say hello and she loves you in the most spectacular way she knew how.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

FNW wrote:
It's dark here. Tornado warning.

Yikes! Be safe!

weltschmerz · Guru

I think I'll walk 3 blocks to the corner gas station/depanneur to buy some bread. They bake the most amazing Belgian bread on premises.
I can live for a day or two without fresh fish or produce, but not bread.
I'm not driving anywhere.

Divine Geek · Guru

A perk of being responsible for the office candy dish: hoarding all the pink starburst

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Divine Geek wrote:
A perk of being responsible for the office candy dish: hoarding all the pink starburst

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
I think I'll walk 3 blocks to the corner gas station/depanneur to buy some bread. They bake the most amazing Belgian bread on premises.
I can live for a day or two without fresh fish or produce, but not bread.
I'm not driving anywhere.

I have Triscuits...NOT the same...

flan

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

flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
A perk of being responsible for the office candy dish: hoarding all the pink starburst

flan

What an awesome perk!