Stormy Weather Thursday #444

[Lady's Human]

I just found our (according to the local rag) that I'm "bracing" for irene?

I didn't think I was bracing for anything, just another weekend. Gas for the generator is a constant (we live in the boonies, trees down wires with amazing regularity), so we really don't need to worry about food going bad, or water (well water) or cooking ( we have a gas stove anyway).....I don't understand this "bracing" deal.

I guess I 'll have a hurricane or three while I'm bracing.

Unless they're talking about splicing the main brace, in which case I'm IN!

[Pinot's Mom]

...sigh....

"Major Hurricane Irene is bearing down on the East Coast and will be unlike any storm residents from North Carolina to New England have ever seen."

This is from the WEATHER CHANNEL, not some off their rocker reporting organization. They're saying it will totally surpass Floyd (which I vividly remember from 1999). I'm really NOT looking forward to this.

As far as provisions? The wine cellar is full-180 bottles strong. I think we'll be OK. Wine and....let's see, what do we need to eat from the 'fridge...CHERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM!! On the bar!

[Catty1]

Be safe everyone!

[pomtzu]

...sigh....

"Major Hurricane Irene is bearing down on the East Coast and will be unlike any storm residents from North Carolina to New England have ever seen."

This is from the WEATHER CHANNEL, not some off their rocker reporting organization. They're saying it will totally surpass Floyd (which I vividly remember from 1999). I'm really NOT looking forward to this.

As far as provisions? The wine cellar is full-180 bottles strong. I think we'll be OK. Wine and....let's see, what do we need to eat from the 'fridge...CHERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM!! On the bar!

I'm headed for your house, Maggie. Your liquid provisions sound much more interesting than my bottled water, juice, and soda!

[smokey the elder]

Time to clean out the fridge!

[happylabs]

Even though it is only 9:07 a.m., I need one of those hurricane drinks NOW. What a day, what a week!

Daughter off to college, a last minute gal. Yesterday...I need books mom. LATER she calls...I got a parking ticket mom. I need a parking permit. This is her 4th and final year AMEN! I am traveling to see her this weekend and some things straightened out. I love my child, I love my child, I love my child...

Yes, one of those mudslides for later too. Then we can all go outside and slide around in the mud for real.

We are just expected to get 35 mph winds here in Pennsylvania with some rain, less than an inch. Hope they are right.

Everyone be safe!

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Well like LH said, the paper says we're "bracing" for the storm. I know we had several hurricanes over the years in MA where I grew up but I only remember Gloria and think that's because we were several days without power and they kept playing "Gloria" by the Doors and the song by U2 on the radio. The wood boxes are full, we have fuel for the generator the deep freezer has extra bags of ice in it. Bring it on! I'll have another hurricane with a mudslide chaser please barkeep! BTW, did you find that earthquake recipe yet?

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm headed for your house, Maggie. Your liquid provisions sound much more interesting than my bottled water, juice, and soda!

Come on over, Ellie! Bring the pups-it'll make Pinot's life ever more interesting.

I'll even stock the bar if y'all want some - we have a good selection of dry red and white wines as well as some port style. Order up!

[pomtzu]

Come on over, Ellie! Bring the pups-it'll make Pinot's life ever more interesting.

Good grief, I wouldn't do that to poor Pinot. She'd probably never speak to you again. It's one thing having doggie friends at a distance, but up close and personal???
Sparky would love it tho - he loves kitties (except the ones that reside in his house), but Myndi - well - she tolerates them if she has to.

Good news maybe - Irene appears to be losing some huff and puff, and may only be a tropical storm by the time she gets to NY too. Somewhat of a downgrade here too. Whoo-hoo!!!!

Goodnight Irene. Go to sleep and don't wake up!


I'll have a glass of a nice dry white wine please.

[RICHARD]

I just found our (according to the local rag) that I'm "bracing" for irene?

I didn't think I was bracing for anything, just another weekend. Gas for the generator is a constant (we live in the boonies, trees down wires with amazing regularity), so we really don't need to worry about food going bad, or water (well water) or cooking ( we have a gas stove anyway).....I don't understand this "bracing" deal.

I guess I 'll have a hurricane or three while I'm bracing.

Unless they're talking about splicing the main brace, in which case I'm IN!

They could have asked you to gird the old loins?

A hurrycane?

Done

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Earthquake Cake?

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup coconut
1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 1/4 cups water (or as called for by the directions)
3 eggs (or as called for by the directions)
1/2 cup oil (or as called for by the directions)
1/2 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
1Grease 9x13 cake pan and preheat oven to 350°F.
2Cover bottom of pan with nuts and coconut.
3Mix cake as directed on package.
4Pour cake batter over nuts and coconut.
5Mix margarine and cream cheese until smooth.
6Add powdered sugar and mix well.
7Spoon over the cake batter.
8Bake 1 hour.
9Cool completely.
10Turn upside down on plates

PM,

All ya need is a corkscrew!

Ice Cream scoop? DONE!

C1,

Have to stay safe!

DONE!

POM,

A clean glass!

DONE!

STE,

Be careful when you open stuff to check if it's bad!

DONE....

Happy,

One hurrycane!

And good calls from the kid-ling.

Done.

LoH,

Hurrycane w/a mudslide chaser...I did find a CAKE recipe.


DONE?


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Hold on a sec?

The Earthquake Drink!

Ingredients
•1 part Gin
•1 part Pernod
•1 part Whiskey, straight grain
Mixing Instructions
Shake everything with ice; strain into cocktail glasses.

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Richard,

Some of each please. I should have some sort of food to go with all this alcohol otherwise LH is gonna have to pick me up off the floor. *stagger-hobbles to the couch by the fire* I think I'll just sit right here with my feet up and enjoy those goodies so I don't fall over.

Sorry Lady chocolate is not good for puppies but here is a piece of a blond brownie that LH made. Anyone else want some?

[lbaker]

Only if it's one of my "special" brownies

Pour me something tall and strong
make it a hurricane - before I go insane
.... I don't care
.... It's 5 o'clock somewhere

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

I don't know about "special" brownies but they sure taste good.

Careful Orc, your knocking that broom against my cast. Thanks for cleaning up the crumbs.