Porch Thursday #378.

[RICHARD]

When I get home it's that time when things are slowing down on the planet.

I take my shoes off and go to feed the kids.

The back porch is a nice place to sit for a while and coimmune with nature.


Sit down, I have beer, wine, cheese and a hungry ORC holding on to the crackers.


What is it w/Colorado and the snow?

Grab a kitteh or doggie and spend some time....
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[Lady's Human]

Next week I'll be looking at the ocean with a fishing pole in hand. With that in mind, maybe just a Sam Adams and a fast forward to next wednesday. :cool:

[wombat2u2004]

More Coffee Please

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[Queen of Poop]

Richard that is a fabulous photo!!

Just brewed some tea, a little chilly here this morning but is soon to warm up to seasonal temps, finally.

[smokey the elder]

That is a Corona(TM) photo!:D (A bit early for brewskis; I'll have some coffee, please.)

[Pinot's Mom]

More coffee, more coffee...and could someone PLEASE find me a bagel??

Richard - I don't have a porch; I'll join you on the deck! :)

[Catherinedana]

You must be a mind-reader or something! Today is the day that work begins to screen in my back patio!!! While I don't QUITE have a view like the one in the photo, I do have a few trees with many resident birds (as well as my own) to watch as I sit and drink iced tea and strum my guitar! We can't use the yard most of the year because the mosquitos are so bad that they try to pick you up and carry you over the fence, but a screen will foil them! Unless of course they figure out how to open the screen door. . .

My birdies will finally get to spend time outdoors - first piece of furniture that we bought was a new playstand :D Should be finished before next weekend!

Yay!

So I'll start with a cappucino and some patio furniture so that everyone can come and visit, sit out there with me and listen to the cardinal sing and the woodpeckers peck and my neighbors argue!

C.

[RICHARD]

Next week I'll be looking at the ocean with a fishing pole in hand. With that in mind, maybe just a Sam Adams and a fast forward to next wednesday. :cool:

Sam Adams and a thumb that you cannot lose!;)

DONE!

Wom.

More coffee!

DONE!

QoP.

Yes, that is a neat pic. There is a campground, near the beach here in So Cal where you can make your way to the water and see something like that!

Tea?

DONE!

STE,

One coffee?
DONE!

PM,

Coffee, coffee and a bagel....

The 'Thursday's' porch works!

DONE!


CD,

I like to believe I have a gift!

Cappucino, binoculars and a wicker chair!

DONE!

[lvpets2002]

:eek: WoW Richard I love that photo.. Yes some Wine & Cheese & Crackers.. MMmm crackers = now where did they go?? Orc would you happen to know where the crackers are??:rolleyes: You what = Ate them all.. Go to the store Orc & get more.. Thats our Orc:p

[pomtzu]

I've been missing all of the good food and drinks at the bar, but I'm just coming back to life after a week long bout of severe food poisoning that knocked me on my butt, and sent me to the hospital. I think I'll keep it light with some 7-Up and crackers with mild cheese - please..........:) I'll hold off on the "good" food for a few more days. :(

[lvpets2002]

:( OMG that sounds horrible.. I had food posion once & thought I was gonna die.. So Sick.. I sure hope your feeling much better now.. Get some rest & just take it easy for now..
I've been missing all of the good food and drinks at the bar, but I'm just coming back to life after a week long bout of severe food poisoning that knocked me on my butt, and sent me to the hospital. I think I'll keep it light with some 7-Up and crackers with mild cheese - please..........:) I'll hold off on the "good" food for a few more days. :(

[Pinot's Mom]

I've been missing all of the good food and drinks at the bar, but I'm just coming back to life after a week long bout of severe food poisoning that knocked me on my butt, and sent me to the hospital. I think I'll keep it light with some 7-Up and crackers with mild cheese - please..........:) I'll hold off on the "good" food for a few more days. :(

I'm sorry Ellie, are you OK now? Do you need anything? (Seriously)

Orc, keep her stocked with 7up & crackers, please!
I'll take a Vodka&Diet-it's after noon and it's virtual! :) I just had a salad, so no food necessary at the moment; I'll get back to ya! :)

[Queen of Poop]

Food poisoning, yucky, I feel badly for you. Am glad it's over though. Be gentle with your tummy for a few extra days.

Barkeep, it's still before noon here but could I get a gin and tonic anyway. Pet stress (see post on Deigo) and all the other stress in my life lead me to believe I could use a drink a chair in the sunshine and 5 minutes away from it all.

[pomtzu]

I'm sorry Ellie, are you OK now? Do you need anything? (Seriously)


Thanks Maggie. If you had asked me this last week at this time, I would have asked for someone to shoot me and put me out of my misery.
Here's a tip: Stay away from potato salad at Food Lion's deli dept! I almost never buy potato salad - I just make it myself. Never again will I buy any...... :( Lesson learned the expensive way! Now I just need to get my strength back.



Food poisoning, yucky, I feel badly for you. Am glad it's over though. Be gentle with your tummy for a few extra days.



Gayle - imagine your worst IBS flare-up, and then multiply that by 10 times, and it going on non-stop for a full week! At first I thought that's what it was ailing me. I almost wish it had been that......:eek:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

We've been having thunderstorms here all week. I blueberry/banana smoothie and some dry weather and gorgeous scenery is just what I need. :love:

[Karen]

I love thunderstorms, you can send them my way! And a nice cup of tea, please, bartender!

[Pinot's Mom]

OK-I'm celebrating! I had some tests done (that I didn't and don't want to talk about) - the results are in and I'M CLEAR!!! :D I did ask for unspecified prayers - thanks y'all - they worked! :D

Round for the bar, let's go have a party on the deck (or porch, whatever)!! :D

[RICHARD]

OK-I'm celebrating! I had some tests done (that I didn't and don't want to talk about) - the results are in and I'M CLEAR!!! :D I did ask for unspecified prayers - thanks y'all - they worked! :D

Round for the bar, let's go have a party on the deck (or porch, whatever)!! :D

Good news-Round for the bar!

DONE.:D

Karen,

T-storm and a cup of tea?

DONE!

MOFF,

Blue/banana smoothie and dry weather?

DONE!

POM,
Sorry to hear that.

QOP,

G&T and a sunshine seat!

DONE!

LP,
Cheese and crackers.


Oh, that Orc!

DONE!

[cassiesmom]

Rum and Diet Coke for me, please. I had dental work done yesterday - no pain beforehand but I'm hurting now. Not quite sure why.

[wombat2u2004]

Just a coke for the Wom please ;)

[RICHARD]

Rum and Diet Coke for me, please. I had dental work done yesterday - no pain beforehand but I'm hurting now. Not quite sure why.

One DC and rum!

DONE! Feel better.

PM,

I missed your order!

Sorry! When I answer multiple posts, I try to answer the most recent!

DONE!


Wom,
Have a coke and a smile!

DONE!

[Bonny]

I'll have a large cup of Cozy Chamomile tea with a good squirt of honey in it. Hunting morel mushrooms in the cold damp catches up to a person. Love the view off the deck of the sun & ocean. Give Orc a cup of Cozy Chamomile tea too. It will calm him down some.

[RICHARD]

Cozy Chamomile w/hunny in it!

DONE!

[wombat2u2004]

Hunting morel mushrooms in the cold damp catches up to a person.

Especially if ya smoke them :p:p

[lvpets2002]

:rolleyes: Well now we know what is wrong with you Wom.. Too Much mushroom smoking..:p


Especially if ya smoke them :p:p

[wombat2u2004]

:rolleyes: Well now we know what is wrong with you Wom.. Too Much mushroom smoking..:p

A little magic mushroom never hurt nobody....hee hee :D

[Bonny]

If you die while smoking or eating the mushrooms you get the second bag for free.:D

[RICHARD]

If you die while smoking or eating the mushrooms you get the second bag for free.:D

Double Eek!
DONE!

That would have been good for Pizza Thursday!;)

[Queen of Poop]

Oh dear, I'm so stuffed up!!
The trees that I am HIGHLY allergic to are waking up from winter and doing their nasty tree pollen thing. I could smell them as I walked home today.
Could I get a tall glass of ice and tonic water? A little fizz and won't mess with my allergy meds.

[wombat2u2004]

If you die while smoking or eating the mushrooms you get the second bag for free.:D

What if I go into a deep comatose state, and wake up after 5 years....do I still get the free bag ?? :p

[RICHARD]

Tall glass of ice and a tonic?

Done.

Wom,
You are on your own...:eek:;)

[Bonny]

Wombat, A deal is a deal. Yes, you can still get a free bag of mushrooms to smoke or eat after 5 years of being comatose. :D

[wombat2u2004]

Wombat, A deal is a deal. Yes, you can still get a free bag of mushrooms to smoke or eat after 5 years of being comatose. :D

Done !!! I'm going to sleep now....cya in 5 years ;)

[RICHARD]

Done !!! I'm going to sleep now....cya in 5 years ;)

I'll have the drag you over to the corner and get you a blankie.

DONE!:D

I roasted a chikin with veggies!

I just need smashed taters to fill out the menu!

DONE?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I am so depressed! Just give me a bottle of cherry vodka and a dark corner to curl up in. :(

Seems our stupid city decided to redo the National Cemetery where my dad is buried. They stared work on MAY 9th. The work won't be done until september. No vehicles are allowed in the cemetery while they are working on the gates. We can, walk from the gate into the cemetery. Yeah, if you can walk that far, which I CAN'T!!! :(

Even if I could, I couldn't ask the public trasportation people to wait for me while I trudged up there. So, for the first time since his death, my dad won't have a flower on his grave over Memorial Weekend. I can't help crying. I feel like I'm letting him down. :(

I did post about this on their little web opinion site. I told them they could have waited until AFTER Memorial Day to start this. sheesh

[RICHARD]

I am so depressed! Just give me a bottle of cherry vodka and a dark corner to curl up in. :(

Seems our stupid city decided to redo the National Cemetery where my dad is buried. They stared work on MAY 9th. The work won't be done until september. No vehicles are allowed in the cemetery while they are working on the gates. We can, walk from the gate into the cemetery. Yeah, if you can walk that far, which I CAN'T!!! :(

Even if I could, I couldn't ask the public trasportation people to wait for me while I trudged up there. So, for the first time since his death, my dad won't have a flower on his grave over Memorial Weekend. I can't help crying. I feel like I'm letting him down. :(

I did post about this on their little web opinion site. I told them they could have waited until AFTER Memorial Day to start this. sheesh

Cherry Vodka, DONE!

I hope they make some kind of accomodations for people.

Don't give so easily.

There is always a solution to every problem.

[Queen of Poop]

I am so depressed! Just give me a bottle of cherry vodka and a dark corner to curl up in. :(

Seems our stupid city decided to redo the National Cemetery where my dad is buried. They stared work on MAY 9th. The work won't be done until september. No vehicles are allowed in the cemetery while they are working on the gates. We can, walk from the gate into the cemetery. Yeah, if you can walk that far, which I CAN'T!!! :(

Even if I could, I couldn't ask the public trasportation people to wait for me while I trudged up there. So, for the first time since his death, my dad won't have a flower on his grave over Memorial Weekend. I can't help crying. I feel like I'm letting him down. :(

I did post about this on their little web opinion site. I told them they could have waited until AFTER Memorial Day to start this. sheesh

I am sorry you can't get there, maybe they can come up with a plan if enough people complain. I had a thought though if it doesn't work out for this year. Put the flower on your kitchen table sit down and tell your dad why there is a change this year and that you hope he doesn't mind, I'm sure he will understand and not mind at all, grateful to still be thought of instead.

Barkeep, could I get a gin and tonic please?

[RICHARD]

Barkeep, could I get a gin and tonic please?

Yes you may!

DONE!

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MOFF,

why not write to the local council man and see if some kind of tram/shuttle could be set up for one day?:confused:

[slick]

Just sittin' here chillin'
There's room beside me if you are willin'
How about a little Bob Dylan?
Boy am I feeling sillin'

OK, so I'm not a poet. Richard, I could you a nightcap please. I'm not fussy. Oh yes, and a rag to clean up the Merlin's drool. :rolleyes:

Many thanks.

[RICHARD]

Just sittin' here chillin'
There's room beside me if you are willin'
How about a little Bob Dylan?
Boy am I feeling sillin'

OK, so I'm not a poet. Richard, I could you a nightcap please. I'm not fussy. Oh yes, and a rag to clean up the Merlin's drool. :rolleyes:

Many thanks.

Give that guy some 'nip and watch the waterworks start?

One double BM, prwn on a stick...

DONE!

[wombat2u2004]

I roasted a chikin with veggies!

Chicken and veges ???
I woke up for it.
But just this once tho.
I need the mushrooms. :p

[Bonny]

A free bag of mushrooms you shall have
Richard you cut them in halve

Stir up some raw eggs & dunk them in that

Next ground up crackers crumbs & roll them chum
For the old Australian

Take a pan & melt some butter
Throw in the coated mushrooms & fry them like no other

Grab a plate & eat
They are hard to beat :D

[wombat2u2004]

A free bag of mushrooms you shall have
Richard you cut them in halve

Stir up some raw eggs & dunk them in that

Next ground up crackers crumbs & roll them chum
For the old Australian

Take a pan & melt some butter
Throw in the coated mushrooms & fry them like no other

Grab a plate & eat
They are hard to beat :D

Hmmm....I do fry them in butter. But I haven't heard of the eggs and crackers thing.
I'll try it.
May this forum be witness to my intent.
If anything goes wrong....Bonny is to blame :D:D

[Bonny]

Just remember there is that free bag of mushrooms in the waiting. :D That was my dads idea years ago. No one wanted to eat the mushrooms when we first found them. My family thought they were going to die.:eek: So dad came up with the free bag idea. ;) I still chuckle to myself when I am out there on the Great Mushroom Hunts.

[wombat2u2004]

Just remember there is that free bag of mushrooms in the waiting. :D That was my dads idea years ago. No one wanted to eat the mushrooms when we first found them. My family thought they were going to die.:eek: So dad came up with the free bag idea. ;) I still chuckle to myself when I am out there on the Great Mushroom Hunts.

Do they grow out of cow pies there ???? :D

[RICHARD]

I just have to say that you both are 'fun guys'...


Ba dump..:eek::)

[Queen of Poop]

Excuse me while I drop by. Pet stress today. Could I please get a nice, big, cold glass of sweet white wine? Both kitties are napping and I need a break.

[RICHARD]

Excuse me while I drop by. Pet stress today. Could I please get a nice, big, cold glass of sweet white wine? Both kitties are napping and I need a break.

What?

Excuse you while you drop by?

I am insulted by the thought.

Thursday's never closes and is always open to the clientele, no matter what.

A cold glass of wine and more kitty sleep!;)

DONE!

[Bonny]

Wombat, I have never found any in cow pies. If I did it would probably be a whooper. I would have to get the uniloader to pick it up. They grow around almost dead to dead elm trees & like it warm & damp. The season is close to an end on them but next come the gooseberries, black ( not being racist just describing the color)choke cherries, wild strawberries & white raspberries. I am a natural forager it is in my territorial genes.:D

[wombat2u2004]

I am a natural forager it is in my territorial genes.:D

So that is why you are here every Thursday, scabbing something from Richards bar ???? :D:D

[Lady's Human]

Prescription for recovery from a hard morning of gardening:

1 stalk of fresh cut rhubarb

1 dixie cup of sugar

Dip rhubarb in sugar, munch , repeat.

[RICHARD]

Prescription for recovery from a hard morning of gardening:

1 stalk of fresh cut rhubarb

1 dixie cup of sugar

Dip rhubarb in sugar, munch , repeat.

Wait a second, Isn't raw rhubarb poisonous?:confused::eek:

Just checked-it's the leaves that are dangerous...

Never mind!:eek:

[smokey the elder]

I never knew you could eat raw rhubarb!

[Lady's Human]

If it was poisonous the Mayor and I would have been dead long ago.

peas, cukes, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and leeks all planted.

Next up.....carrots and marigolds.

[RICHARD]

peas, cukes, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and leeks all planted.



If you take a leek, do you have put one back?:eek::rolleyes::o

[wombat2u2004]

If you take a leek, do you have put one back?:eek::rolleyes::o

Nawwwwww......if you take a leek you have to replace it with water.
It's the law of nature mate...what goes in must come out. ;)

[RICHARD]

Nawwwwww......if you take a leek you have to replace it with water.
It's the law of nature mate...what goes in must come out. ;)

Oh and next you will tell me that people spread manure in the veggie garden?:eek::o

[wombat2u2004]

Oh and next you will tell me that people spread manure in the veggie garden?:eek::o

Ya took the words right out my mouth mate :p

[wombat2u2004]

If it was poisonous the Mayor and I would have been dead long ago.

peas, cukes, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and leeks all planted.

Next up.....carrots and marigolds.

So....what ya sayin is....you have a leek in your garden...yeah ???

[Lady's Human]

Nope. I have lots of leeks in the garden. Do I call a plumber or a urologist? :p

[Karen]

Will Axel get to help plant the marigolds? ;)

We have rhubarb in the church garden, and I pass through it from time to time, thinking I should bring a knife and a cup of sugar next time ...

[Bonny]

Richard, Yah, we put dee horse manure, cow manure, & hog manure on dee garden it it makes dee veggies grow like mad along wit dee weeds. :D

In dee house for lunch time. Has to get out there & plant dee carrots, beets, peas, & dee beans & dee garden will be done. :)

[wombat2u2004]

Nope. I have lots of leeks in the garden. Do I call a plumber or a urologist? :p

Depends how big the leek is. :p

[Pinot's Mom]

I haven't been at the bar much lately, sorry. Could I please have a hot tea? I've got another cold. :(

[RICHARD]

I haven't been at the bar much lately, sorry. Could I please have a hot tea? I've got another cold. :(

A hot tea? DONE!

After a bunch of days with decent weather?

It's been cool and misty for the last two.

Yes, I will play misty for anyone that wants it.:D;)

[pomtzu]

Do you have any 7-up and crackers left??? My insides are still in an uproar after that bout of food poisoning. I'm like a walking zombie! Granddaughter's grad from h.s. is Thursday and a big party for her on Saturday - I need to be functional by then........
A gallon of 7-up and a bucket of crackers please.

[Bonny]

I could use a large fresh cold glass of milk with a raspberry toaster strudel. Got up early to chop weeds in the pine tree lot & am heading to town to get some groceries. I need a picker upper please.

[wombat2u2004]

Do you have any 7-up and crackers left??? My insides are still in an uproar after that bout of food poisoning. I'm like a walking zombie! Granddaughter's grad from h.s. is Thursday and a big party for her on Saturday - I need to be functional by then........
A gallon of 7-up and a bucket of crackers please.

What you need is a big plate of sausages and eggs fried in lots of lard, washed down with fresh creamy milk straight from the cow...that'll fix ya up.

[pomtzu]

What you need is a big plate of sausages and eggs fried in lots of lard, washed down with fresh creamy milk straight from the cow...that'll fix ya up.

OMG - you really are trying to kill me, aren't you??? And here I thought you liked me................:(

[wombat2u2004]

OMG - you really are trying to kill me, aren't you??? And here I thought you liked me................:(

Actually I didn't finish that post.....what I forgot to write was............ "OR dry crackers and SevenUp :D:D

[pomtzu]

Actually I didn't finish that post.....what I forgot to write was............ "OR dry crackers and SevenUp :D:D

Oh sure!!! :rolleyes: Yup - you'd better sign off after that one, mate! :p

[Catherinedana]

Yikes Pom!! I can't believe that you're still recovering!! Killer potato salad!! When we were kids and our stomachs were upset from the flu or whatnot, we always got pastina when we were recovering. It's tiny little pastas that you boil in salted water, with a few bits of cut up carrot. Then you spoon out a bit of the pasta/carrot/water together and eat. Comforting and easily digestable. Total positive Italian childhood recovery experience!! :love:

[pomtzu]

Yikes Pom!! I can't believe that you're still recovering!! Killer potato salad!! When we were kids and our stomachs were upset from the flu or whatnot, we always got pastina when we were recovering. It's tiny little pastas that you boil in salted water, with a few bits of cut up carrot. Then you spoon out a bit of the pasta/carrot/water together and eat. Comforting and easily digestable. Total positive Italian childhood recovery experience!! :love:

Yes - I'm familiar with pastina. My mother used to make it a lot, and I still do frequently. Lately I'm living on chicken noodle soup, crackers, some mashed potatoes, a little boiled chicken, some poached fish (not all at once of course). What I wouldn't give for a big Angus burger from Hardees!!!
This whole mess just seems to be a flare-up of IBS brought on by the food poisoning. More meds from the doc yesterday - hope they work!

[Catty1]

pomtzu - do you have an aloe plant? Or can you get some good quality aloe drink from a health store?

That might soothe your intestines...but if you have the plant, don't eat the pointy bits! lol Take a couple of stalks and squeeze the gel into a glass of water and stir. Add a bit of apple juice if you want. (I use room temp water, but you might want it just a tad warmer).

I HOPE you are way better soon!:love::love::love:

[RICHARD]

pomtzu - do you have an aloe plant? Or can you get some good quality aloe drink from a health store?



DONE!

POM,
A virtual Angus Burger!
W/7up and Crackers....
DONE!

CD,

I heard a little chicken and rice will bind ya!

DONE?

Wom,
LOL, I had some greasy hash and eggs this morning before work.

I can't do milk tho...that's another story.

DONE.


BOnny,

MIlk and toaster strudel!
That was easy!
DONE!

[slick]

Hey everyone! Boy what a week and it's only Tuesday. I could sure use some comfort food - maybe some mac and cheeze, oh yeah, that would go down just fine with an ice cold Corona. :)

Since this is called Porch Thursday maybe we could dedicate it to MOFF, RB Lilac and her sweet porch angels. I think MOFF needs something to cheer her up. RIP sweet Lilac. :( You were loved and are missed.

Feel better soon POM.

[RICHARD]

Hey everyone! Boy what a week and it's only Tuesday. I could sure use some comfort food - maybe some mac and cheeze, oh yeah, that would go down just fine with an ice cold Corona. :)

Since this is called Porch Thursday maybe we could dedicate it to MOFF, RB Lilac and her sweet porch angels. I think MOFF needs something to cheer her up. RIP sweet Lilac. :( You were loved and are missed.

Feel better soon POM.

Sending her a huge HUG...:(

Mac/cheeze and a cold Corona!

DONE!:D