Monthly Archives: February 2008

Dining on the terrace

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Annette

The first in a series of reposts, now that the technical issues have been handled. Nothing like trying to recreate whatever was in your head at the time you wrote something. We’re in the kitchen, hanging out, talking, probably cooking, … Continue reading →

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Technical difficulties

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Annette

I haven’t really been paying attention to the main site, but apparently I probably should have, because nothing I’ve posted in the past week has shown up. This is what I get, I suppose, for looking after other peoples’ stuff … Continue reading →

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Endgame

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Annette

My cat is dying. She’s been dying for awhile, of course, just as we all are at our own varying speeds. Her time is simply coming to an end sooner than that same end is coming for the rest of … Continue reading →

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Comfort food

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Annette

I’ve said before that I could eat thanksgiving dinner every meal and be happy. There’s just something rather comforting about a nice plate. This one, for instance. In a way, it’s one of those true southern meals: meat and three. … Continue reading →

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What word didn’t you understand?

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Annette

“No action is required on your part.” This is plain English, I think. Only two words with more than one syllable. Seven words total. This is why it astonishes me that we receive a ticket from someone telling us they … Continue reading →

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Gunk is bad

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Annette

I’ve been sick for about a week now. This in and of itself wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the incessant coughing, some of which is so hard that it feels like I’ve pulled muscles. There’s also been … Continue reading →

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The morning after

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Annette

I think I figured out the issue I’m having with WP and posting. So, another recreated post here and hopefully that will be the end of that. We had a household of people the morning after the baby shower, since … Continue reading →

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Attention, feeders

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Annette

One of you left a digital camera charger, with a battery, at the estate on Saturday. No doubt all the food put you into a semi-coma. It’s a Canon charger, with a Canon NB4L type battery in it. Get in … Continue reading →

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The big one

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Annette

Here we go. I actually starting prepping and cooking things on Thursday for Saturday’s gathering. The turkey and the pork butts both went into the brine on Thursday. Both were drained and rinsed on Friday, then went onward to their … Continue reading →

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Surivival of the seedlings

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Annette

That might make a good title for a b-grade horror/sci-fi flick. The seed flats that were blown over and crashed on the ground appear to be surviving, and even thriving. I did not get any photos today since I spent … Continue reading →

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