Who Needs A Mojito Time? (HAPPY TIMES!!!!)- Page 113

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 4:58pm

It is yummy but the problem is I want to eat too much and I need to lose some lbs because half my clothes don't fit..I hate not being able to eat everything I want!!! My husband can eat anything and stay skinny..I hate him.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 7:12pm

I have to watch every calorie!

Addict - do you make rhubarb pie?

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 7:35pm

Hi Brd - I make great homemade pies and rhubarb pie is one of my favorites. I usually mix it with strawberries but I like it plain also. However, homemade pie is one of my greatest downfalls..I just can't stop eating it..therefore I don't make it as often as I used to. We did just have strawberry shortcake with the leftover strawberries that I saved from making the freezer jam. It was good and I am full now!

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 7:40pm

We are having lamb chops tonight - one of my favorites.

I guessed that you would be a pie expert. Mrs. Brd was taught well my her mother. They make great mini mince pies for the holidays.

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 7:53pm

My mother was also a great pie maker but she died of lung cancer before I was interested to learn. I sort of taught myself by trial and error over the years. The secret is in the crust. I am amazed at how many people have not idea how to make a homemade pie. It is almost a lost art.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 7:56pm

You are correct about the crust. My mother and mother in law are experts. I can cook and bake, but to not do pies.

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 7:58pm

Well, you are ahead of my hubby...he can only do cereal and hot dogs! lol

[shira467]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 7:58pm

I cater.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 8:01pm

Hi Shira! How was the music afternoon?

Addict, how old was your mother when she died?

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 8:12pm

Hi Shira - Yes, how was the opera singing?

Brd - I was almost 17 and she was 42 I think. Too young and that's why I have never smoked.

[shira467]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 8:16pm

The music afternoon was better than I expected. I've been inspired to take voice lessons again just for fun!

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 8:23pm

Good for you Shira. My daughters are all great singers and it gives me great enjoyment to hear them sing. Regretfully they do not do it often enough anymore. Oh and I should not forget my sons...one sings with a band and the other used to do a lot of musical theater but not much anymore.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 8:35pm

I sing a few Sundays a month, it has been the greatest experience. I did not perform for about 15 years. My voice has also matured. I do not have the sky range that I had as a kid. I wish that my kids would sing in public, they have great voices, but are too shy. Addict, I kill my mother with a nice Ave Maria!

[shira467]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 8:50pm

I don't care to be "great" - I would just like more control over my vocal cords.

[bwayaddict]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 9:07pm

My oldest daughter has sung Ave Maria many times on various occasions. I also love to sing but not very well.

[harris007]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 9:41pm

shi shi

lets go to karokee

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 6/24/07 at 10:00pm

The cruise last night was a lot of fun. We had beautiful weather, the drag show was actually very, very fun, and I was with a great group of people. I did drink a bit too much, which didn't really help me get over this cold...

The parade today was fun. It really is a lot of fun actually being in the parade. Was extremely tired afterwards though - still blaming this cold - so napped and just went to dinner. I think I'll take it easy tonight and try to kick this cold once and for all.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 12:30am

Just popping in to say hello to all (WB included).

Did a bit of house hunting today - it seems that the SoCal market is softening - which means I will get less for my condo, but can perhaps buy a little more house.

It was a beautiful day here today in SoCal.

Shira, let me know about the 4th - you have an open invitation to a wee bit of Americana right in the middle of LA.

[shira467]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 1:11am

Ah, totally forgot! Yes, I am definitely coming on the 4th!

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 1:21am

Well, get in touch with me before and i will give you directions.

It will be about 100-150 people eating hotdogs line dancing, playing ping pong, leaching after fireman, and in general, doing the whole block party thing.

And then, the fireworks are just across the street. It is a fun night.

[shira467]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 1:24am

Sounds WAY better than what my mother suggested. "Lets go over to "insert-family-friends I've known since birth"'s house, and we'll have a BBQ before "family friend's daughter" gets married.

Yes, WAY better. Plus, I don't have to wear a skirt!

[DAME]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 11:15am

YouWantitWhen????,
Where is your condo? because here in Studio City they are soaring in prices while houses are not.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 1:36pm

The housing market in Chicago is soft. We have several homes in our hood for sale. Rehabers are losing their asses.

[DAME]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 1:40pm

Huh? Lot of people in rehab in Chicago?

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 6/25/07 at 1:42pm

Rehabers as in house flippers! We have several in our area that were purchased by investors, but they have been on the market for over a year.