how's your Valentine?

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Miss Tequila LOL No! Mind you with 3 teenagers here and people at his place it was off the table. We are going away to camp next weekend though

[8 Bit WWBG]

I'll PM you, and anyone else who cares to hear the story.  I'm not going to discuss it further here.

Also, I'm curious about steph08 loft.  I have always wanted a loft.  What kind did you have?  Was it a real converted warehouse, or something else just made to look that way?

[milee]

Feb 15, 2014 10:57:30 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

Miss Tequila LOL No! Mind you with 3 teenagers here and people at his place it was off the table. We are going away to camp next weekend though

That could be very romantic, especially since it's cold out and you will need to snuggle to stay warm.

Is this tent camping or something else?

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milee we call it camp, others refer to it as a cottage. It's an A frame, with a loft bedroom, wood stove, fully functional bathroom and kitchen and a big picture window looking out on the lake. And a sauna. It's "camp" because it's way out of town. Very nice

ETA - And free! Like a good YMer I borrow it for the weekend from a friend. He likes having someone there on the weekends he can't go up and we like having some privacy. Win all around.

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8 Bit WWBG the sushi worked very well. Not heavy at all.

[8 Bit WWBG]

Also OT, but you are here so why not: milee did you get your cooler?  With the storms happening recently, I'm more motivated than ever to get one.  Although spoilage isn't a big concern in a blizzard -- I can just put food out in bags in the snow, I am concerned come summer.  If 2014 is to be a "bad weather year" I want to be prepared.

ETA: laterbloomer are we talking maki, nigiri, sashimi?  Uni?  Toro?  You're talking about sushi, don't leave me hanging!

[JustLurkin]

Feb 15, 2014 10:57:30 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

Miss Tequila LOL No! Mind you with 3 teenagers here and people at his place it was off the table. We are going away to camp next weekend though

I went to "your thread" to see why you had 3 teenagers in the house...you so rock!

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LOL the only thing I know is sashimi and sushi. For me sushi is some kind of seafood, cucumber, and avacado wrapped in rice. And tempura of course. I don't know what maki, nigiri, uni or toro are.

[milee]

No, did not get the cooler yet. One of my friends can get Engels at wholesale, so I'd like to see if one of them will work. Right now, my boat is set up to hold a cooler of a size that Engels doesn't offer so I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the time and money to move the cooler stops on the boat to make an Engels work or if I should just get one of the other brands that has a size that fits. Not urgent, though, since it's cool here, too, so the beer and fish stay pretty cool without too much effort right now.

[resolution]

Feb 15, 2014 11:11:05 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

milee we call it camp, others refer to it as a cottage. It's an A frame, with a loft bedroom, wood stove, fully functional bathroom and kitchen and a big picture window looking out on the lake. And a sauna. It's "camp" because it's way out of town. Very nice

I want to go to camp!!!

[8 Bit WWBG]

laterbloomer Maki = rolls.  Nigiri = the slab of fish atop a cylinder of rice.  Toro = fatty tuna (mmmm) cut from the belly I believe.  Uni = eel.

Like cawiau once said, sushi is the kind of thing I can't get full on (for what I want to spend, anyway).  If I'm going for sushi, I make sure to have some miso soup or something as well.

milee that is great to have a wholesale connection.  I wonder what the markup is.  I liked the pelican, but I bet you can't go wrong with a cooler brand called "yeti".  Depending on the cost of reconfiguring the boat, I'd probably do it if the cooler was the right size for me.  If you have people on there and/or need lots of storage, then bigger is better.  I've given up on the Coleman.

I'm also debating whether I want one with a plug/stopper that you can unplug to drain.  I feel like that would get popped and cause a spill.

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8 Bit WWBG The only thing I didn't have on that list is the eel. The place we go gives you all you can eat for $13 or $21. Sashimi and seaweed salad and a couple of other things are not options for the $13. It's not top of the line but it is a good quality, especially for the price.

You are being especially charming today. You should have done this yesterday with the Mrs. Then you could have had "expectations" for Valentine's Day

[8 Bit WWBG]

Well its a new day, and I said I'd stop dwelling.  I made a nice breakfast and I'm giving space.

I love AYCE sushi.  Yeah, there is a quality trade off, but its still pretty good.  I've not tried seaweed salad.

We love tempura.  I make it myself a lot.  The secret is ice cold seltzer in the batter.  Half flour, half corn starch.  I don't have that special japanese flour, but AP flour works in a pinch.

I can roll my own sushi; I have the implements and the seaweed sheets and rice vinegar proper rice.  I've already instructed my council that my makiso (the mat you roll sushi with) is to be placed in my casket with me; in case I have to roll sushi in the afterlife.

[Sunnyday]

Hey potato lover, rice is very filling. If you have made rolls before, you know that a lot of rice goes into making them, but the rice gets condensed, so it doesn't seem like a lot.

My eyes are always bigger than my stomach, and I've made the mistake of eating a portion of sushi rolls, and then a half more, and a half of a hour later, my stomach is exploding because all that rice is expanding and I'm about to burst.

Less is always more with sushi rolls, IMO.

[servant_of_dog]

Feb 15, 2014 7:28:38 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

We saw tower of power. Really good show but we were the youngest there by about twenty years  

I saw them in Seattle last Saturday - loved it!

[The Home 6]

BS is out of state, so not much of a Valentine's Day.  I went grocery shopping and got a free rose, though, which was nice. I ordered Chinese delivery so I didn't have to cook. Also drank too much wine, which is not helping my 'do homework' plan this morning.

[taz157]

DH got steamed crab legs (for me) and steamed shrimp (for him) on the way home from work yesterday.  He also got lobster bisque and IBC Root Beer too.  It was fabolous!  DD got hot dogs, goldfish and a banana (she was thrilled and FWIW, she's 2.5.)  He also got me a card, Ghirardelli's Dark & Sea Salt Caramel chocolate squares and a chocolate bar.  Overall, it was a great day! 

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

I made us a steak dinner with mashed potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts. 
I brought home a small tray of brownies from the cafeteria at work for dessert, their brownies are the bomb.


DH knew I had a crappy day at work so he provided me with Funyuns, Coke and Resse's Peanut Butter cups.   He knows me so well.

[grits]

Yesterday, a lady who is in her 60's was bubbling with happiness as she talked to me. It was their 44th wedding anniversary. The day before he had turned 65. They had to wait until he turned 21 because his mother wouldn't sign the papers.

They love each other, enjoy each other, and choose to be cheerful. I have never seen either one of them in a foul mood. They do have their own TV's in separate rooms. It could be part of the key.

All in all, I'd say they are both very nice people. I hope they have a very happy, and long life together.

[Malarky]

I spent 11 hours yesterday and 13 hours the day before producing lovely treats for people to offer their valentines.

It was my birthday and I flat our refuse to go out to dinner.  I did that once and I really didn't enjoy the crowds. 

DH made me a fabulous dinner: teriyaki pork tenderloin, garlic and parmesan roasted potatoes and an impressive salad. 

Then I fell asleep.    No nooky.