Topic: UP MY PROVERBIAL ALLEY (Read 3456 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #120 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:15:16 PM »

Happy Thanksgiving Eve

singdaw · « **Reply #121 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:34:59 PM »

And wishing you the same, DR vixmom!!!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #122 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:36:58 PM »

I am hoping that those who needed to find Thanksgiving fixin's have had success.

singdaw · « **Reply #123 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:37:51 PM »

We have started "Happiest Season" on Hulu. Finding it quite amusing and entertaining.

Jeanne · « **Reply #124 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:38:24 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #125 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:38:45 PM »

Feel-better vibes to TCB and anyone else who is ailing.

Jeanne · « **Reply #126 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:42:35 PM »

I saw my osteopath today (also my PCP). I like him, but I dread going there because things just aren't well run. And now we have Covid to contend with. Last month, when I booked the appointment, the website said i wasn't eligible to see him. Why? Because of symptoms I've had for 1.5 years. I understand screening for Covid, but this is ridiculous. I had to lie to make an appointment.

Jeanne · « **Reply #127 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:48:49 PM »

Yesterday I did a lengthy e-check-in, where I verified everything. Then today we went through the same drill before I could enter the building. I did see my doctor, who said that everyone, including him, is frustrated with the situation. I imagine most seniors, if not others, would have at least one of the symptoms that makes you ineligible for an in-person visit. This is crazy. I don't like to lie, but I needed to see my doctor and even did the 10-day quarantine just in case.

vixmom · « **Reply #128 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:50:47 PM »

The boss bought us lunch today

bk · « **Reply #129 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:51:52 PM »

Got everything done that needed doing. Busy day. Then I decided to go to the local Gelson's and get some stuffing and turkey from their carving station. No parking (finally found a space pretty far from the store), store jammed, no stuffing or anything else left, no carving station, just a bunch of people buying out the store. I left in disgust. Therefore, if I actually want to have Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to those morons, I will have pasta with red sauce or frozen dinners. Not so happy right now.

vixmom · « **Reply #130 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:52:03 PM »

We were ordering from a local bagel/deli place

vixmom · « **Reply #131 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:52:36 PM »

I decided 2 poached eggs, some spinach and some roasted red pepper was the way to go

vixmom · « **Reply #132 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:53:36 PM »

I did indulge in a tiny (think 1/4 inch wide) piece of pumpkin pie

bk · « **Reply #133 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:54:12 PM »

I can't find a single place around here to get a Thanksgiving dinner or even some damn turkey slices and stuffing. But everyone here waits until the last possible second and who are they exactly sharing these mountains of food with - I could have sworn there are mandates in place that preclude large gatherings.

vixmom · « **Reply #134 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:55:48 PM »

Then he dismissed us at 3:30 instead of 5

vixmom · « **Reply #135 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:55:57 PM »

And we’re off Friday

Jeanne · « **Reply #136 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:57:41 PM »

I had my physical (8 months late), he worked on my back, and ran a bunch of blood tests. At least that's done. It's been so difficult to get any care from this office since Covid started. I had a lot to update him on, too.

There's just no reason for things to be so difficult. Senior management receives very handsome compensation packages, I'm sure. I'd like to see senior managers get paid less and put that money to hire better nurses and admin people.

vixmom · « **Reply #137 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:59:15 PM »

I love my job

vixmom · « **Reply #138 on:** November 25, 2020, 04:59:22 PM »

And my bosses

Jeanne · « **Reply #139 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:00:45 PM »

I stopped on the way home at Julie's, the vegan Italian place, and bought take-out for tonight and tomorrow. I have no need to be traditional. Their food is great and I'll enjoy it.

Jeanne · « **Reply #140 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:02:03 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on November 25, 2020, 04:59:15 PM

I love my job

It's nice to hear you say that after so many years of abuse.

Ginny · « **Reply #141 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:02:07 PM »

We’ve ordered an entire Thanksgiving dinner from Hamilton’s High Street Cafe, one of our fav places to go for lunch. Of course, we have been in able to do that all year, so we’re glad to support them. Even though it’s just the 2 of us, we’ll have enough for 10-12 people (we like leftovers). I joked yesterday that a sheriff’s deputy would probably follow us home to bust us for having a big gathering in our home!

vixmom · « **Reply #142 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:04:57 PM »

So that’s something to be thankful for

vixmom · « **Reply #143 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:05:46 PM »

I got an 11 lb turkey for the three of us

Jeanne · « **Reply #144 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:06:00 PM »

Quote from: bk on November 25, 2020, 04:54:12 PM

I can't find a single place around here to get a Thanksgiving dinner or even some damn turkey slices and stuffing. But everyone here waits until the last possible second and who are they exactly sharing these mountains of food with - I could have sworn there are mandates in place that preclude large gatherings.

I understand your frustration. I don't think many restaurants were really prepared this year. I suspect they didn't know what to expect. But wouldn't you think that a lot of people, not entertaining, would want a nice traditional take-out? Louise's was prepared. They offered exactly that, but you had to place a reservation a few days ahead. Even so, they sold out.

vixmom · « **Reply #145 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:06:28 PM »

I have never before brined a turkey

vixmom · « **Reply #146 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:07:29 PM »

But I picked up a brine kit at Home Goods a while ago so I figured I’d give it a shot

vixmom · « **Reply #147 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:07:58 PM »

I am also going to try making the stuffing on the side

vixmom · « **Reply #148 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:08:26 PM »

I guess it’s dressing if it doesn't cook inside the bird

vixmom · « **Reply #149 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:08:57 PM »

And I am going to stuff the cavity with oranges and lemons

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