۞ Sweet Interruptions ۞ 49

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That's where we came from.
Marion----- * Abisgranma *
BJ----------- * BJWilson *
Stacey------ * Fairy1004 *---aka---Niece #1---Juve
Linda K----- * Taters55 *
Deborah---- * Cordeledawg*
Robin-------- * Robynznest *
Kim----------- * Kimarj *
Audrey------- * Doe41*
Judy----------- * Seedtosser1 *
Sis Kathy----- * Jordankittyjo *
Cindy---------- * Purpbutfly *
Trisha---------- * Zhinusmom *
Laura----------- * Zhinu * ----- Niece # 2
Betty------------ * Bettypauze *
Joey------------ * Jojoringer *
Cathy-----------*Catspower*
Tia--------------*Luvs2garden2000*
Phyllis----------*Mibus2*
Debra----------*Fleursdefouquet*
Janice----------*Ladydragon5*
Joyce-----------*JoyceT*
Flam Kim------*Dimmer*
Bonnie----------*Bonjon*
Donna-----------*Gapeahen*
Ann Marie------*AnjL*
Tina--------------*TCINMB
Jaye ------------*Heavenscape*

This is not an exclusive club. All are welcome here. We just like to call ourselves sistahs, with the exception of a juve.. or nieces.

We'll stick to DG rules, not to offend anyone. No political nor sexual topics.

yeaaaaaaaaaaaa

^_^

Yah.. Cindy, that's baaaaaaad... but in a funny way ^_^ I know a couple avid fishermen here.. lol!!

Happy Voting Day sistahs!!
Yep did my duty and let me tell you, the sky is crying (Stevie Ray Vaughn in the background). Can't do much outside, well I NEVER do much outside these days, but gonna try to do one of Emerson's ice cream cone!

Yayyy I see Sis Kathy's back! For the love of God, stay away from your chores. LYSOL everything if it means rest for another day. Do we have to call Michael up and threaten him to tie you down??

BJ, you're forgiven sistah. I love the fabrics you got for Tina Tia Whatever and her venerable mom. Next time you goof like that, hey, don't forget me.. I love extras :D
No, you're up, don't go back to bed, the date will remain the same!!

Lol.. I'm with any sistahs that want to build up their stash collection. LK, we can always swap with each other :D It's always nice to have fabrics that you won't choose yourself, and when you get those, it's like a V8 moment!!

And I'm getting those NECESSARY sales emails from Marion too, so that will keep me occupied tonight. Now to look for a used long arm quilter.

Audrey, when I mess up, I'm one that just stop everything in stride, and jump on the next machine. Oh yeah, did I tell you all that I have 2 sewing machines going on, with a little note pad on the side? Or, start stripping pieces for another project.

Phyllis, one of these days, I'll have the courage to cut down a piece of plywood. I always admire women who are into woodwork.

Judy, I truly hope it will be a stress free day for you today. Say "ohmm... ohmmm" when things get to overwhelm you. Kel went around the house saying he's overwhelmed with all that he has to do for 2 families, and then thought of Gunner and his family. That changed his attitude quick.

So, what did you buy, sistah Joyce?

Hi Trisha, Laura!

i promised joyce and marion pictures. i went outside and tripped over miss pooh, skinned my knee and cut me finger:(

Now why can't you learn to stay indoors, Sis? Or is that a foreign country to you??
Those pictures can wait.. did Miss Pooh survive?

miss pooh playing in the water

Oh goodness sakes, We can't have you getting hurt. Please be careful, we need you posting here, the pictures can wait. Going for some potatoe soup for lunch, any one else want some? Campbells chunky potato with bacon bits. Wish I knew how to make it from scratch?
Later
Linda Kay

Mornin' Jaye, and all, (or i should say good afternoon in some cases) I hope to get caught up with you today....have to take Laura to an appointment so I may borrow back my internet card so i can sit in the car catch up with you and listen to the rain.

Kathy you take care.....pictures can wait awhile.

took her to the vet. she gained 6 pounds and the vet was pleased. she now weighs 17 pounds

Ohhhhh, Miss pooh is so cute. hello sweetie pie!
Don't get too wet and cold!
LK

Ooh she's just so cute..

LK, potato soup is easy.
Brown some leeks, add cubed potatoes, stock and cream. A little caraway along with your seasonings. And towards the end, to thicken it up, I cheat, I stir in a packet of instant mash potatoes.
Trisha, be safe on the road.

LK, check out this link
http://www.potatosouprecipe.com/

Chicken stock? Sorry, for the questions, I don't make soup from scratch. What kind of cream, and seasonings?

Thanks, that looks easy enough. I will try that one.
LK

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I want tater soup, when I was in Europe I had the mostest bestest tater soup ever, it was leek potato soup. I will be making it sometime soon. I am trying to get mom over here on this thread. Just maybe I can this week, she is ata dr appointment today. I am kinda worried about her now, I am thinking as much as this wind is blowing she might end up in Kansas visiting Dorthy and Toto. Just inside while the eggs are boiling, I have a hen that is not acting so right so gonna isolate her for a while and give her some extra treats. It is one of them drop off's.

or
http://www.potatosouprecipe.com/Recipes/Recipes.htm

LK, those low sodium Swanson brand chicken stock will do. I don't like to add water in my cooking, always stock.
Sometimes I add bacon to the leeks... very yummy... cook till soft, but not browned.
You can use half and half or double cream. Depending on how creamy you want it. Or not use it at all if you're watching calories :D
Your regular seasonings but I like the bite of caraway seeds.
Top with croutons.

Thanks for the recipes, and links. Looks real yummy!
Tia, whats wrong with your Mom? Nothing serious I hope?

LK

roast guinnea anyone?

Yummy, guinea gumbo!!

Oh no, your so bad...
You wouldn't? Would you? LOL
LK

Tina-Tia, please tell your Mum to come on over!!
It's fun to watch the dynamics of Mum and Daughter here, like Trisha and Laura.
Ohh to have a daughter :*(

WEll what a great day!! The end of mud slinging commercials...It is sunny... it is windy... it is raining....snow level is supposed to be down to 2500 feet.....something for everyone!!! For me Jaye that soup sounds just Souper!!!!! I know that's BAD but I couldn't resist...lol!

Jaye we will share with ya......

OH MY the guineas have gotten so big since Lab Day... !!!!
You're not serious about the stew... are you? Better not !!!

OOOooo Potato Soup is my alltime favorite... Mom used to make if for me when I didn't feel good as a kid... and I make it now when I start not feeling good... Here's what I do... really simple.
I chop up a couple slices of bacon kinda small... then brown that with chopped onions in a skillet without grease... blot it with a paper towel to remove most the grease left from the bacon. Boil diced potatoes with just enough water to cover them... when done, pour off the water, and add just enough milk to cover the potatoes, add the onion and bacon... shread a little carrot (for color), some english peas if you want ( I don't like the peas in it, but mom did)... and about a teaspoon or two of instant potatoes... salt and pepper to taste (I like a lot of pepper) bring to a boil, stir frequently... about 10 minutes(so the carrots are done)...
Mmmmm... sooo good.

Nope... didn't go back to bed... poured Don and I a cup of coffee, and we sat out on the deck and had a little small talk... we feel better now.

Somebody please phantom slap Trisha!! "Souper" indeed.. geez Louise :P

That's what Kel's ex-wife said to me. She'll share, and oh boy, did the kid profitted!!!

mmm I'll have ti find my recipe for tater soup and share it's yummy ...well at least in my book it is but I make it from scratch and use chicken base too

Well, they all sound very good. It is amazing how many variations there are for potato soup??? I like to shred some extra sharp cheddar cheese on top of mine, then eat with some buttered crackers. Did someone say diet? What diet? LOL
LK

nothing serious she is OK for a mom

Oh Kathy, Pooh is so adorable! Puppy kisses for sure are one of my favorites! BJ is right about the guinea, they have really plumped up. They don't have personalities like the chickens do....they're scaredy cats...errr...guineas...I could eat one. I couldn't eat any of the ones that have names, but I don't think the guineas do!

Potato soup is one of my favorites too. I don't think I've ever had any canned Tater soup. My DD was so bad when she was younger. I'd make tater soup and she'd "float" about 2 Tbls. of butter on top. Never mind that I already had butter in the soup!! It's a wonder she still wears a size 5!

oh but LK didn't you ever hear of the potato diet?????

i have a tater diet and i am in about a 5 ish

5ish as in shoe size???...giggles smart reply i know

Right Tina.....you look like you're in about a 0ish!

How lucky can a gal be to have sistahs like you?!!!!!!

First thing after voting, I came home and filled in two holes Woody dug (his escape hatch yesterday) then tried to play with my new sewing machine but was too stressed and depressed over the Woody situation to concentrate. Had a screaming headache and my neck muscles were so tight that they were pulling my eyebrows up. Went back to bed and tried to go to sleep but the doorbell rang .........

It was FedEx delivering a BIRTHDAY PRESSIE from my SISTAHS! Thought it was something I had ordered and forgotten about but, no, the packing slip had Kathy's name on it and said Happy Birthday from your sisters. It is so cool! A butterfly kit with a pop-up habitat, items needed to feed caterpillers and butterflies, and a cup to house the caterpillers while they eat then form chrysalids. Also included is a certificate for the caterpillers - all I have to do is call and they send them to me. The caterpillers will form chrysalids in 5-10 days, then the butterflies will emerge in about 7-10 days. They will be Painted Lady butterflies! THANK YOU, SISTAHS!

I could order them now but the temps will be too low to release them into my garden (and there's not much left in the garden for them to feed on) and they would have to live out their 2-3 week lifespan inside the habitat. I think it would be much more exciting to be able to release them into our butterfly garden full of blooms for them to flutter around and feed. That means I would need to wait to order the caterpillers until next spring - when the temps stay above 55 degrees. Would that be ok with everyone? I promise to share pictures of them in the garden. Wouldn't that be more fun than taking pictures of them in a cage? They would be able to mate, lay eggs, and start a new generation of butterflies in the garden but not sure they would do that in the cage.

Gosh, I don't want to sound uninterested or ungrateful - because this pressie made my day! - but am thinking how much more fun it would be to watch them in the garden. Hope I'm not hurting anyone's feelings. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY!

Potato diet? they are so full of starches, and calories, how can it be a diet?

Debra, we didn't send the catipillars now because i thought you would want to wait

That's perfect, Kathy!