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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday Thoughts

Well we survived Sandy.  We were very lucky.  MIL lives about a hour away.  They still can't go back to their house.  No idea how much damage they got. 

The store our booth is at is on a barrier island.  No idea if they got flooded.  Normally they wouldn't but this wasn't a normal flooding.  We are gonna try to go see it today. 

I am really tired of hearing people bitch about all the damage (I am really thinking of one specific person here.  Now I'm not saying that they don't have a right to be grumpy but this person complains about everything).  You live on a island.  Guess what?  Islands are surrounded by water.  Islands flood.  You don't like it then don't live on an island.  You knew that when you bought your house.  You enjoy the perks like the beach well there is a downside too.  Deal with it, stop bitching or move.(There, I said it and I feel better now)

I was really impressed with Dish during the storm.  We only lost signal when electric went out and the boxes had to reboot.  Way to go Dish!   Oh and thanks for getting AMC back too.  Halloween wouldn't be the same without watching FearFest.

Just so I wouldn't be tempted to eat trick or treaters candy (see prev post) I made a cake I found on Pinterest.  I had it bookmarked and a FB friend tried it and posted about it.  It is called Boston Creme Poke Cake.  (note to self:  do not ever start making a cake after dinner especially one with lots of steps).  Here is link:  http://www.thecountrycook.net/2012/03/boston-cream-poke-cake.html

First let me say that I am one of those people not blessed with lots of patience.  Poke Cakes are not for us. 

Second:  It is just cruel that you put pudding on then let it sit for 2 hours. 

Third:  After you impatiently wait 2 hours, then you still need to add frosting then let it sit again.  This is a very cruel cake and should not be made when craving something sweet cause it will be hours until you can eat it.

Fourth:  Recipe doesn't say how long until frosting sets.  What does set mean?  Does it get hard?  Well I gave it a hour and then couldn't wait any longer.  We (alright just me) just had to have a piece.  I was also a nice person and gave pieces to my family.  Forgot to take a pic before cutting it.  Phone camera didn't take a good pic.  Sorry.

It was a very messy cake to cut.  Fosting never got stiff.  But it was yummy.  My son didn't like it.  He didn't like the pudding.  Oh darn guess that means more cake for me and hubby.  :)  To see better pic click on recipe link.  Her cake is pretty. 

So I just had a piece for breakfast.  Stop gasping, I can eat cake for breakfast if I want to.  I am a adult (well ok some of the time I am an adult).  How else would I find out if frosting got stiff?  Well it didn't.  Maybe I heated it up too hot.  Maybe I shouldn't have put a lid on cake dish.  Who knows!  I do know it was still messy and yummy.  :)

That's all my thoughts this morning.  Have a great day!


Sunday, August 19, 2012

RIP Minion

RIP Minion.  You will be missed.  (He's the black one)

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Migraines

Migraines suck.  Migraines that last days suck even more.  :(

Friday, July 13, 2012

Happy Friday the 13th!

Happy Friday the 13th!!!!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Updates

Our store in the co-op has been open for a month now. We haven't gotten our invoice for the month yet but they gave us a printout last week and we are doing great. We bought a lighted glass cabinet weeks ago from the Thrift Store. Had it delivered this week. Since we can lock it now we can put bigger, more expensive stuff there.


My latest Thrift Store find. A pink marble pastry board for $4.








A Thrift Store find for my son. $10. Wonder how long before he breaks this one? lol







Newest quilt project is coming along nicely. It's a small lap quilt. Feels very strange to be working on one this small. My last two were huge queen size ones.


Have a great week!




Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day everyone!
I got my gifts last night since hubster has to work 12 hours today. Anyone know what the pretty yellow flowers are? Have a great day!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Easter

Spent day with family at Showboat Casino and Atlantic City Boardwalk. We parked on top floor of parking garage at Showboat. 9th floor. Had great views. This is Absecon Lighthouse. 3rd tallest. Looks teeny next to tall building.

Easter Bunny across from Taj Mahal in front of closed Steel Pier.

Went to Atlantic City Boardwalk Mall. I thought it had a name but didn't see one on the building. It's on ocean side of boards so it has great views at end. There was a Skechers store. Aren't my new shoes cute?

And a Crocs Store. Never been in either one. It was hard not to buy new Crocs but I really don't need them. Just want some more in different colors. But I restrained myself and only bought a few new Croc Pins

There is a huge water fountain that puts on a water show. We caught it. Was neat.

And I didn't fill up on boardwalk food. I found a Smoothie place by the fountain that uses real fruit. Had a Jamacian Sunrise Smoothie. Yum!

Wasn't crowded so it was a nice day. Ugh I hate crowds. Have a great week!