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OMG Gail!

I love those pictures. My favorite is the lobster in the pot- how cute is that!

Adele

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Hi Gail
Well, I was not able to get the pretty Angel shirt- gone before I clicked over, again…..LOL I am hoping the pants will stay off the floor enough, for me to be able to keep them. I always miss the pretty decorations on the bottom, because I would have to cut off at least 3 inches. That is why I love the crops- they fit me perfect as long pants. I absolutely loved last year’s pants with the leaves, and Christmas trees on them- had to send them back, and it broke my heart! I got 2 of the shirts to match the pants too. Tillie got a sweatshirt, the new shirt , and something else I forgot….LOL
I hope Debbie finds a solution. She is such a sweetie, and nobody deserves to live like that.
Steph is very upset that the holidays are so close, and they had no notice at all. She was beside herself yesterday, an no words of encouragement were heard. Hetaher was going over last night, and I hope she is in a better frame of mind today. Very sad to watch, when you have no control about fixing it.
Hope you have a good day…..I have sourdough rising.
Adele

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Hi Gail
that is terrible about Debbie. I am sure you gave her our regards. We need to do extra prayers for her.
The cranberry chutney is like a chunky cranberry sauce. It is really good. It has apples, honey, celery, raisins, and cant remember what else. When it gets closer to Thanksgiving, I will post the recipe. Got it from Martha Stewart.
So, tonight I am wearing my new black pumpkin shirt with my last year’s pumpkin scarf! I will be all “Pumpkin Quackered out”! Of course, my jeweled zipper crops to go with.
So, Gail, GAry says last night as we ate the tiny bit of leftovers (Marissa took 2 helpings- one for lunch and one to eat at work later, and Heather took the same 2 helpings…..LOL) “The carrots are softer”. I flashed him “The Look”- same one my kids got that usually meant …when we get home you are going to die, and never see the light of day again.” LOL LOL
Watching the show…gotta go and get the Angel shirt before it is gone!
Adele

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Hi Barbara
Of course you are on vaca form the stove- everyone else is on vaca in your family too! Glad the boys are having a good time. Even happier that you and Jerry are enjoying your alone time.
That is the first time I ever made anything with dumplings. I have wanted to for a long time, and glad I finally did. I am a definite lover of those. I had the option to add chives, and decided not to because of Gary. Do you put chives in your dumplings?
Look at my post to Colleen- I told her about the cook books I just ordered. Also told her Jhonny just found out his place of business is closing next week. Steph is in a panic, and I have to call he rin a second for support.
Going out to dinner tonight with my friends….yeah!
Ill be home for the Quacker show this afternoon, and back before Gray’s….LOL
Adele

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Hi Colleen
I like to try new vegie recipes too. Last year, I copied 2 from The Chew, that I want to find, and try. But because my surgery was scheduled, and I was so bad, I could not do much new, so they got shoved aside. I hope to try them soon, so I can see if they will work. I got 2 books from Barnes and Nobles for The Chew-….What’s for dinner, and Mario’s 5 in 5. Also go that book from “The Chef Next Door”- they had the author on last week. I loved one of her recipes. I found 2 in the book,, that I want to make so far.
I have been searching for recipes that are in the oven, as those are the ones I can easily do with my back. There is a little bit of browning of the meat, and then the rest is in the oven, with no stirring, or bending- perfect for me! Plus, the long cooking always makes the house warm, and smell good.
Steph called Heather, and told her Jhonny’s business is going out of business next week, and he is out of a job. She is beside herself. I am going to call her in a minute, and suggest she pull up the jobs for the local hospitals in the lab. He does the testing on the urine, and I think, blood samples. Not sure about the blood.
Hope you day is good- going out tonight with Nancy and another friend for an early dinner.
Adele

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Hi Sue!
I think it is so funny that our sparkly clothes set off the alarms. I am getting a real kick out of that! What would Jeanne say, if she were still here?
Hey- I ordered those new sparkly Jeannes in short this morning. I am hoping they will work, as I still have to put a hem on short’s. I am hoping that because the leg is slim, it may work for me. I loved those others they had, but I had to send them back, as I would have lost all the design with the hem.
Are you going to watch the show this afternoon? I am meeting 2 frineds at 4, so I have just enough time to catch it.
Adele

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OMG GAil!
That is so funny about our Quacker clothes setting off alarms!!
You are right- budget cuts here has all but stopped any art work, or music. it is a real shame. The high school has some music, and a band. they also do theatre. That is the limit to the Arts around her, that I know of.
Well. Everyone loved the chicken and dumplings. THE HUSBAND had a comment…….”The carrots were not cooked enough.” I have barely spoken to the man all day. he is in so much trouble.
Gotta go- the funny shows are coming on. I , like you, could not believe that poor guy’s luck, How awful for him. Very sad. the whole school safety is so scary.
Talk tomorrow!
Adele

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Hi Colleen
I do not think JJ has Art classes- budget cuts. They eliminated that a bot back. that is sad. Aizen is a very amusing child.
I do not have the other pans from King Arthur- I did love that pumpkin one, though! I will wait to see if it goo on sale.
I make pumpkin, chocolate, apple, and 2 custard’s, because they all fight over the custard one. If I want a piece, I have to make 2…..LOL I love the smells of Thanksgiving. I also make a cranberry chutney- from Marta Stewart’s magazine years ago. What a smell! It is fabulous- that can be made a few days ahead. I do make these little Pecan Tarts, but, not for Thanksgiving. I love the prep for the holiday.
I cannot believe we are already preparing for Thanksgiving. It will be here in a minute.
It is late, and I still have to clean the fish…..gotta go…talk tomorrow!
Adele

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Hi Barbara
Your alone time with Jerry is turning into a real good time for both of you. That is awful about his pension. I had no idea that could happen to anyone. Nothing in this life seems secure anymore. Maybe if we all say a prayer, something else will happen.
I do have the sourdough starter. Funny you asked, as today I got a new one in the mail, because mine went bad, which is unusual. The top was slightly askew, and it dried out. Bobby kept saying something smelled in the fridge, and by the time we figured out the top was slightly off center, it was too late.
It was warm here today. Got another haircut. Trying to get rid of the brown, so the grey will not look so weird. the kids say I look like a witch…..LOL
Hope everyone is good, and waiting for the shows tomorrow!
Adele

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