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Altaira
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Fri, 4:21pm
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*Revs blenders* Happy Fiesta Friday!
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Well, get on in here and join us! It's not a party without you.  
Our cooler August 'monsoon' weather is kicking in next week with pleasant temperatures in the mid-70s (23 C-ish) and more rain. Of course, more rain than zero is what we call a 'monsoon' here, lol. However, one day there's actually a 92% chance of rain, so it will cool things off nicely and give the thirsty grass and trees a nice drink of water.
This will be another great weekend of double-sport with the Broncos playing Saturday a.m. and the All Blacks playing 3:00 our time Saturday afternoon. This will go on more-or-less every weekend through October, so we're chuffed about that.
How has life been treating you? Weekend plans? As I mentioned, our heavy-duty Fiesta blenders are whirring away, lots of coffee & hot chocolate is on the go four our S. Hemisphere friends, and oh the Fiesta buffet! It's brimming with all sorts of treats made from bountiful garden harvests, and Bilbo even whipped up some peach cobbler from the succulent Colorado western slope peaches that are at the peak of their season. So, imbibe, enjoy, and let us know how you're doing!
*puts quarters on juke box* a nice, late summer song will do.
Have a fantastic weekend, everyone!! 
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dernwyn
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Fri, 4:48pm
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Peach cobbler? Does it come in pints?
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 It's the time of year that peaches are at their most luscious! Might I have a mocha milkshake to go with this, please, Altaira?
We had an excellent party for my sis-in-law last weekend, now looking forward to her grandson's/my great-nephew's wedding in November. We'd picked up a hand-crafted present for them: a "beach table" with two cup-size holes, the legs unscrew and it rolls up and has a carry-bag.
We just had a bit of that "monsoon" weather, a nice downpour came through and brought some cooler temps! I've been keeping our pumpkin patch trimmed back, that thing wants to climb all over nearby bushes. Lots of flowers, but no pumpkins have yet appeared!
For summer, one of my favorites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvD0_aeAf2E
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Altaira
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Fri, 4:52pm
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Go me with that one.
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Altaira
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Fri, 4:59pm
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It's such a pleasure this time of year to bring fruit home from the store that's ready-to-eat and not rock-hard.
So glad to hear about the party success. The beach table sounds like a perfect gift (as long as they don't live in Colorado, lol). Seriously, what a great concept. We also have a November wedding to go to - the daughter of one of my college besties. They have a registry on The Knot.com, and we opted to make a generous donation to their honeymoon fund.
I remember when my mom tried pumpkins. They definitely need lots of room. Here's hoping all those flowers mean lots of pumpkins soon!
Happy weekend!
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Altaira
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Fri, 5:02pm
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What play was it, and what part did you play? What a great hobby to have.
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dernwyn
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Fri, 5:10pm
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...will he sing them the Blues? 
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dernwyn
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I can imagine what fun it was! And I'm going to guess, that this was a comedy? Was it written by a local playwright?
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Meneldor
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Fri, 5:15pm
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Four Old Broads. Written in the 80s, it's as if Golden Girls was made for HBOmax and mixed with a pinch of Scooby-doo.
My part wasn't in the script. The stars needed some extra time for costume changes, so we added a short scene that showed the senior citizens' beauty pageant that was referred to repeatedly in the script. My role was an old befuddled stage magician whose act is interrupted by the MC talking backstage, not realizing her mic is on. The director let me come up with my own line: "Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, come one, come all, be astounded, be amazed-" I'm pulling a string of handkerchiefs out of my shirt until I'm interrupted. I try to carry on for a few beats while I'm getting talked over, but eventually use the string to pantomime hanging myself in frustration as i angrily stalk off stage. All the audiences seemed to think I was pretty funny.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep. -Psalm 107
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dernwyn
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Fri, 5:17pm
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to be able to opt to help them have a wonderful honeymoon!
Enjoy the sports, and Go All Blacks!
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grammaboodawg
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Fri, 5:23pm
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Actually... Coffey (kitty) fell in behind the dryer/washer about an hour ago! I was busy here at the computer when Pickle kept pestering me! Whining and jumping up on my lap. I was intensely working, so my reaction was not as gracious as it should have been.
I soon discovered he was doing his Lassie impersonation and trying to alert me that Coffey was in distress!! I hear an apocalyptic rumble-crash in the laundry room and Pickle went crazy crying, barking, doggie-screaming as he ran back and forth between the laundry room and me (all of 15 intense seconds). When I couldn't find her, I asked him, "Where's Coffey?" He's jumping at the dryer and barking like mad! I climbed up and looked behind, and there's that little face looking up at me pinched between the wall and dryer. Pickle's screaming and jumping frantically by now!
I reached down and grabbed her by the scruff (she's screaming now) and I pulled her up and out. *whew* Pickle was overcome with such joy and adrenaline it took him 4 laps running out the doggie door, around the tree out back, launched back through the doggie door, across the dining & living room to rebound off the back of the couch and out the door again!!! FOUR TIMES at top speed! Coffey sat there and watched. We just stayed out of his way.
Other than that, nothing going on here --- after I put a new shelf on top of the washer/dryer :)
*grabs pink lemonade & buffet munchies* Thanks for taking such great care of us, Altaira! Hopefully you won't have to dive for any of our scruffs to save us from ourselves!!! *waves fondly to all*
We have been there and back again.
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Altaira
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Fri, 5:56pm
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Coming up with your own line sure makes it easy not to forget it. How awesome to add a bit of comic relief to what would have been yet another transition between scenes. Sounds like you're a natural comedian. Of course, we here at TORn, who benefit from your weekly funnies, already knew that.
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dernwyn
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What's that you say, Pickle-laddie?
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There's Coffey spilled over behind the dryer? 
What a good watch-pup he is, and no wonder he had to work off all that adrenaline in a happy-run! Meanwhile, Coffey is now out of a very tight spot, literally - oh, these curious cats!
Isn't it nice to have an occasional bit of excitement? And All's Well as Ends Better (with a new shelf)!
May you and your furry family have a less eventful weekend, gramma!
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Altaira
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Fri, 6:07pm
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Wow. Pickle sounds like Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, and Underdog wrapped into one very hyper package, lol. Which is lucky for Coffey. I'm sure she would have started crying sooner or later, but the backs of dryers are dangerous places with respect to electricity.
What a lot of excitement for a Friday morning. Although, it did remind me of one of my favorite Far Side cartoons. Lucky for Coffey Pickle wasn't like this dog!
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Fri, 6:40pm
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A heatwave is peaking here today, so I'll even take another for the road, if you please. This is basically our "real" summer kicking in, so I'm anxiously awaiting even hotter weather to come before long going into Labor Day.
We have some more birthdays in our circle this week, so tonight we'll be in a hopefully well-air conditioned restaurant to beat the heat. No major plans the rest of the weekend. I may have to skip my outdoor walks in favor of the gym, given the hot weather.
Our little garden is overflowing with cherry tomatoes at the moment. Anyone have a good recipe that can take a lot of them? We're practically overrun!
Have a great weekend, all!
Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!
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dernwyn
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Just eat them, eat them, preciousss! Raw and - er - wriggling off the vine!
I've usually just used them in salads, but I've seen pasta recipes where they are abundant. They would pair nicely with mozzarella and basil, and work well on shish kebabs.
Stay cool, the Fall equinox will soon be here!
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Altaira
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Fri, 11:03pm
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Sounds like a pleasant weekend!
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As long as you plan it around some A/C.
As dernwyn mentioned, cherry tomatoes go well in salads. Pasta salad, in particular. We have a favorite pasta salad done with rotini, roasted red and green peppers, ham cut into 1/2-inch cubes, frozen peas (cooked) or peas and carrots, grated parmesan cheese, and shredded parmesan cheese, all tossed in extra virgin olive oil. When we have them on-hand, we also throw in chopped green onion and cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes). Yummy and refreshing!
Have a great weekend!
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Not quite literally, but it's something we heard in a radio play years ago, and often make use of on a busy morning! Lots of cooking today: the Mr made brioche, and I made sourdough crackers, walnut crackers, and lentil soup. Also did a couple of loads of washing in between. Definitely enjoying a brief sit-down now.
Mixed sunshine and cloud this week, with a good frost this morning - the roof was quite white when I looked out first thing. We still have resident Paradise Shelducks, and occasional mallards. We saw the first ducklings of the season! Not here, but on a pond down the road when we were out for a walk.
Lots of tomato seedlings have sprouted, but the Black Krim are not doing so well, so I may have to try again with them.Still lots of daffodils, and I saw the very first blossom this morning, on an early plum.
That soup is now calling me for lunch.
Wishing everyone a pleasant weekend.
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Kimi
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To fetch you, and to show you just where Coffey was. The Mr and I just had a most excellent laugh at your description of Pickle's victory laps :) I'm very glad your tale has a happy ending.
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Annael
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My cat will insist on jumping up on the dryer every time I open the door to the closet it's in, and I always worry he'll jump down behind it and how will I ever get him out again? Fortunately so far he's avoided Coffey's fate.
Had to laugh imagining Pickle's "yay I save the day" zoomies!
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Annael
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvqE0EQlaEw
which for us is high 80s for 4 days, then we're back to the 70s. We've been very lucky with our summer weather here. My condo is on a slab and built into the hill - I call it my hobbit house - so it stays cool inside if I shut everything down after the morning coolth.
I've got work for the next three months-- three clients who have lined themselves up very nicely for me - so I'm busy but not swamped. Meeting up with my big brother for lunch tomorrow, otherwise no plans apart from seeing "Life of Chuck" next week with friends.
I've gone paleo so I'll just have a club soda with a twist, please!
I am a dreamer of words, of written words.
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dernwyn
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that you should make candles from your kitchen aromas! Lentil soup with crackers and brioche for lunch?
Mr Kimi certainly has patience, I've read brioche recipes and that's necessary for properly making those! I buy brioche loaves for making French toast, it soaks up the egg-milk-cinnamon mixture so nicely.
First plum blossom! It is such fun to watch as Spring awakens.
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dernwyn
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The properties of below-ground-level rooms that makes them great "root cellars". It seems like there have been more heat waves this summer, but they last only 4-5 days, which makes them bearable. Have you had your normal rains?
Editing seems like fun work, you get to "smooth out" a variety of styles and subjects.
How's the diet working out? Especially with the milk-less tea?
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Annael
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we're usually extremely dry in July and August, but last week we had two days of soaking rain, so the gardens and forests are happier.
Editing is a lot of fun if you are a bit obsessive-compulsive. I can't read books that have a lot of grammatical errors, I just can't. I even edit menus (mentally). It's nice to be paid for being that way.
Doing fine, losing ~ 2 pounds/week, feeling/sleeping good, not hungry. I'm amazed to realize how often I would snack and how it was almost always carbs.
I am a dreamer of words, of written words.
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