Thursday 157! The morning after!

[slick]

pot distilled brandy

Whoa....don't be bragging about that around here. Settle down now Laurie.....I'm afraid you would have to travel all the auzzie land for that.

A big hello to everyone else!

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it

IT'S MZ GINI'S BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!!!!

OOps, did I let the cat out of the bag????? **slaps hand over mouth**

I round of drink on me. We have so much celebratin' to do with MOFF's new house, Willie's new house and Mz Gini's birthday. Partee on dudes and dudettes.

[gini]

Who, who, I ask you, put that cat in the bag in the first place? Mario - was it you? Lady, you are looking pretty sheepish yourself!!

Man, you open this bar up for a new week and people are crowding and pushing at the door to get in.

Look, could we downplay this birthday thing? I am starting to get hysterical looking at the number. When you have to fill out internet stuff and they ask you for date of birth - I don't think my year is even on there anymore. I keep scrolling and scrolling - nope - not there.

I would like something calming - a quiet pleasant - no hangover drink.
Whatcha got, barkeep?

[RedHedd]

When you have to fill out internet stuff and they ask you for date of birth - I don't think my year is even on there anymore. I keep scrolling and scrolling - nope - not there.

Do not go to the DuWop or Urban Decay (make-up) websites to enter any of their contests. Their age "charts" stop WAY before (after?) the year I was born, making me feel ANCIENT and I'm only in my early 50's!

Barkeep, is there any springwater from the fountain of youth available?

[lbaker]

Hey Slick, did you just ask me to "settle down" or "Seattle down" I'm "down wicha" kiddo "yummy yummy I've got love in my tummy..." Hey hey, good lookin' ~ what ja got cookin' ~ how's about cookin' sumpin' up with me? Some of your chili maybe? That is the best I've EVER had. No brag. Just fact. Like it or not Gini, we want to celabrate, you "cell-a-brat"

[slick]

and I'm only in my early 50's!

What???!!!!! I had you pegged for being 30 something....

Look, could we downplay this birthday thing?

In your dreams baby, in your dreams!! You know better than that. Any time there is a cause for celebration we are all there with bells on, even Mario, Possum and Lady have their costumes ready.

Laurie, Chili?? You got it. Just let me rustle up those 13 or 14 spices that need to go in it. "Yes Mr. Customs Occifer, they are ingredients to go in some Chili that I'm cooking. I'm heading down to the Pet Talk BBQ in CA where Thursdays will come to life." "What's Pet Talk you ask?? Well, it's more a state of mind. It's a wonderful state with great minds. And Thursdays is a cyber bar and all the alcoholics can drink all they want and stay sober...and there's a monkey named Mario...and....hey wait a minute...where are you taking me??"

[RedHedd]

What???!!!!! I had you pegged for being 30 something....

Thanks! I guess that means I think young or post young or perhaps I'm just immature?

Anyone have any tips on polishing silver? I mean really badly tarnished stuff - it's antique, some of it is sterling (which polishes up easier) but this is a CHORE! My late husband was really into collecting the stuff. I'm thinking of selling it as my hands just can't take this polishing work.

[davidpizzica]

Hi, everyone! Connie, congratulations on getting completely moved into your new house. Gini, you're youmg compared to me. RICHARD, could I have a double slushie? My cataract eye is working overtime being blurry! Six weeks before the operation. Can't wait!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

IT'S ALL DONE!!!!
YIPEEEE!!! YIPEEE!!! YIPEEE!!!

Mailed the key this morning after a quick check to make sure the water and electricity had been turned off!!!! I can't believe I get to stay home THE ENTIRE DAY TOMORROW!!!

THAT REALLY WILL BE THE MORNING AFTER!!!

I made some spinich dip from a packet of goodies Zippy-Kat sent me around Christmas. I was too upset to eat it then so saved it. This is the perfect time for it. I'LL SHARE!!!

It's Mellowing now!!! There's crackers and veggies to go with it.

Oh, Chester has been reprieved!!! Our ac/furnace service man can fix the hose. Well, he's going to replace it with a metal flex one , just for Chester.
Chester is very grateful!!!

[Kfamr]

Can I have something relaxing?

Worked 5:30am-2:00pm and then 6:00pm-9:00pm today. I am POOPED.

AND THE MORNING AFTER... I worked 5:30am - 2:15pm!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Oh, I found a new flavor of Dr. Pepper at the grocery today. It's called berries and cream. I like it a lot. It's supposed to taste like raspberries and vanilla and coke. OOPS! I meant Dr. Pepper not coke!

Must get some for the bar!!!

[Karen]

Thanks! I guess that means I think young or post young or perhaps I'm just immature?

Anyone have any tips on polishing silver? I mean really badly tarnished stuff - it's antique, some of it is sterling (which polishes up easier) but this is a CHORE! My late husband was really into collecting the stuff. I'm thinking of selling it as my hands just can't take this polishing work.

There's a formula you can use to get rid of ALL the tarnish, but this is only if you don't want, for example, the dark tarnish to stay in the creases, which many people like.

It has something to do with a sheet of tinfoil, a specific detergent - I'll try to google it from what I remember, and I'll get back to you. Woops - I found a link that mentions it, and they say it'll tarnish faster afterwards, so maybe you shouldn't use that.

This page might be helpful.

[lbaker]

I use my sterling silver alot and know better than to use it on my eggs in the morning [never!!] or to wash any other way but by hand and always immediately dry by hand. If it's very old and not recently used you may have to ask a professional for help if it's really good stuff. Well worth it. Some of my "silver-plate" is nice but when it gets badly tarnished, well... either re-plate or forget. Shall I hold my pinkie up now mmmm, raspberries, vanilla and just about ANYTHING sounds wonderful!! Count me in MOFF!! I grilled some salmon and aspeer-a-gooses just now. Hollandaise sause on the quick and dirty (store bought) worked just fine, thank you very much That sly little orange/grey/mystery kitten likes salmon evidently... half my plate seems to have vanished Anyone else for anything else while the coals are hot?? Love you guys and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GINI

[gini]

Gosh, I am glad that I saw this post. I do know that you have to be careful with some of the cleaners such as Tarnishshield, because it will take the silver off the piece. This isn't too bad for sterling - but it causes grief when you use it on silver plated pieces.

And Karen is right - some of the mixtures take off the patina which gives the silver pieces character.

We should talk silver sometime - I have a bunch of very old pieces from the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Once you get it polished I HIGHLY recommend the 3M silver strips. They last for about three months (I find that they last a lot longer than that). They will keep your silver from tarnishing again. Just toss one in the drawer, or wherever you store it. I use those for silver jewelry too.

I think I need a drink now - it's almost closing time.......I have been good..........I am going to be older tomorrow yes, but how much you wanna bet I am not one not whit wiser!!

[Karen]

Oh, and I forgot to say, Once you have it polished, the best way to keep it from needing polishing again is to use it! Regularly!

Why, shall we have a Tea at Thursdays next week to do just that? Everyone has a week to start polishing ...

[lbaker]

Use it regularly is RIGHT, don't "save it for company" or "wait for a special occasion". We are our own company and we ARE a special occasion Just don't let it sit in water or dare put any into a dishwasher. A tea party sounds lovely Karen! I'll start planning a menu fit for the occasion ~ oh boy!!