Joy, I'm still piddling around & like you, combine 2 meals. Since I made a habit of having lunch late my neighbor called it "lupper".

Rick, still researching on Amazon, then decided to check Chewy to see what they have. In all I've checked the reviews aren't perfect!    My internet is off & on every few seconds to not a good time to shop.

SHIRLEY, my daughter Cindy wondered aloud one time, "if you have lunch late, do you call it Dunch or Lupper?"  She finally decided that it was the choice of the person who's eating it!  So you have a choice.

I have my second load of laundry in and the first is drying.  I have one more to go.  I was running out of two things....shirts that button and pajama pants. 

As for the pork chops, I have a recipe I want to try.  You brown the chops then add crushed pineapple and salsa and some other spices to the pan.  What I was wondering was what to have WITH them.

I think the dryer stopped so I better go tend to that.  I'll try to check in later.  Keep on keeping on!

OOPS! Forgot, PHYLLIS I also filed electronically so and my refund as deposited automatically in my account.  So they have all that info for me to.  But I haven't seen the stimulus yet.

Hello,

I'm here - been mostly reading posts on my Tablet and I really don't like the "hunt and peck" needed to reply on it.  Of course, this computer is....oh...maybe....15 feet from the recliner but.... 

The tornadoes were a long way from here - but Madill isn't that far from my hometown and the storm did move in that direction.  Friend texted that the sirens went off but they didn't have to take shelter.

Some of the OKC area had big hailstones and high winds but, fortunately, all that happened here was torrential rain "every once in a while".
So glad I got the "pot garden" planted on Tuesday!

Other than the garden center and a quick trip to the post office to send some certified mail, I haven't been outside the complex gates since April 1.
Jane, just saw your post about filing taxes....    Mine were also filed electronically but the certified mail were the checks I had to mail in.  The Oklahoma ones (tax and 1st estimate) have cleared and I've gotten the receipts.  Who knows how long it will take the federal ones to do so.

Son has kept my freezer well stocked with meat.  I have chicken, round steak, fish sticks and ham slices - as well as three packages of ground meat from the fresh beef he/brother order every year. No additives!  I made meat loaf last evening and froze 7 of the 8 slices for meals later on. 
Also have 3 lovely frozen salmon filets from son's fishing trip to Alaska a couple of years ago.  Fixed one of those the other night....Yum Ohh!  Other than seasoned with something Mexican, I don't think it would be possible to have salmon I didn't like.

LOL at what to call a late lunch.  I'd heard "Lupper" but never thought about Dunch. I eat all meals later than most folks do but blood sugar control means I can't skip or wait too long for any of the three or I get "goofy" because the level goes down too far.  I was diagnosed as "mildly diabetic" almost 20 years ago and feel fortunate that I got it under control and have kept it so without having to take meds or get shots.

That's it from this corner. 

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

We had an awesome day..so much for planning a day taking as it comes is a lot better! As we were to head out to the cheese factory we stopped by the grocery store..only 4 in line so pulled in and I waited with the other ladies. Bought my friends groceries and got some for us then off to the cheese factory. The day was cloudy so easy on the eyes to drive....picked up 10 or so packages of cheese......two  being old and the others were Kyles favorite one Old Sharpe. Coming home we stopped at Micky D's for a burgers then tootled on home.  Phoned my neighbour and we met at the fence and gave her another mask..can't make regular sized ones for her as she is maybe 4'8 and tiny face.So make to fit. 

All the work that should have got done is now on a list for tomorrow..minus one load of laundry which is being done now. Bread will be made along with a pot of baked beans tomorrow...The sun will come out
Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There'll be sun!

Sounds like Everyfriend had a good day!  Me too!  I finished 3 loads of laundry and got them all put away.  And I made the pork chops for supper (they turned out great and I'm keeping that recipe). 

I also took Mickie for a very short walk all by myself.  She was very well behaved and responded to each tug of the leash.  We might try for a longer walk tomorrow.

Now I'm heading for Dreamland. I'm tired and ready to sleep.  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy, healthy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

well I slept in late and had a couple short naps while watching TV today.  the internet done it to me again, had a good post ready and poof it went away. oh well it is time I bid you all good night and sweet dreams. hope you all get a good night and see you all in the morning,with smiley happy face's.

Lloyd

Not much to say, but wanted to come in and see how you all are doing.

We have been going through pictures.  Taking some out of frames and putting others in frames....oh my.....SO MANY pictures. 

I wish you all a good night of rest.....pleasant dreams to all.

Jenn

Good morning everyone. Looks like it will be a nice day and even get into the low 50's. Hope I can get outside later. More rain tomorrow again.

AMY  you like shopping? I know my CNA does. you must be looking forward to the loons serenading you again.

JANE  yesterday I woke early and felt good. By the time I had my coffee and breakfast I laid on the couch and slept 3 more hours. Got about 7 hours last night and that is more normal for me. I have not had a porkchop in a long time. Sounds good though. I do have some in the freezer and some home made applesauce.  Something to have CNA cook next week.

SHIRLEY  just think if we could say Beam me up to Shirley's house ot any other of our SS family . Would be great to get all of us together and have our coffee together. Wonderful dream, right? That would be the only way for me to travel anymore.

JOY  I think some states are opening too fast. Our governor is being cautious. All parks are closed and the beaches, too. Some folks are worried they will not be able to go to the beaches here when it finaly warms up. Someone was walking aong the shore and a poliman saw it and that person was arrested for breaking the new law. Glad you are doing so much better.

SHIRLEY  my daughter calls that late lunch earley dinner(in Ca. everyone calls it dinner, not supper) linner.

CALLIE  it  has got to the point I have 2 meals a day. My oatmeal with  dried fruit, walnuts and sunflower seeds and a couple of other things added. It is a full meal when it is cooked and then late afternoon I have my supper.

AMY  yesterday the man whose job here is to tenants with problems-actually the witches lackey-knocked at the door. Someome made masks for everyone in the building. I tried it on and it is a mile too big for me. I hooked it aroung my ears and it fell beneath my chin. Like your neighbor I have a small face.

BUBBLE  great graphic for these times. Some people here in RI are making signs in front of their homes thanking doctors and nursed for working so hard to help those with this dreaded virus.

Have a good day and stay safe.

Bubble...
... thank you for the photo ( Nurses saving lives ) as you may know, every Thursday 8.pm here in UK we now stand outside our front doors clapping for our UK's NHS staff, along with many other front-line workers, it is these dedicated people-workers that are keeping our UK going, they are very much appreciated by us and this is the way we are showing our gratitude to them..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I got up to 45º already this morning!  And it's supposed to get into the mid-60s today.  Gonna be a good day!

Cathy is braving the grocery store this morning with her list and mine!  I try to keep mine as short as I can and only get what's necessary to get her back out of the store as fast as possible. 

I don't have much to contribute this morning but I'll be back later because I have some things planned and I'm hoping the day goes as I wish. 

I hope you all have a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!

And don't forget to share it.

Good morning everyone..
Lovely sunny day here, frost on the grass but soo will be gone. Laundry to do and hang out and will put some baked beans on it the instant pot to cook while I make bread.

My friend told me about a hoagie bun recipe and if time permits may try that also. Maybe make half the recipe as it takes 8 - 8 1/2 cups of flour!

Gloria, my friend can't /shouldn't shop because of her immune system and I will pick up items for her and her daughter will pick up items for us.  I won't do Costco while this is on. I am careful when I do shop as Kyle also has a compromised immune system. I wear gloves and a mask. Sure felt funny going into the bank yesterday with a mask on!!

Jane, will you post the pork chop recipe please. I may have a jar or two of homemade salsa left. That is on the list to make this year.

Bubble, thank you for the graphic. One hospital in the area asked for 1000 masks and in 48 hours had 700 . The sewers in the area got busy and more than met the demand.

Better get the laundry started.

Enjoy your day everyone.   

Amen to the graphic about nurses, Bubble.  I've spent a LOT of time in hospitals and have always said that nurses were God's angels on earth.  I've met maybe one or two that I thought were in the wrong profession but all of the others were people that I had the greatest respect for their kindness and patience and untiring willingness to care for everyone.

I have yeast!!!       A pound arrived yesterday and I proofed it right away.   It's Alive!  It's Alive!    I'll be making bread today, too, Amy.

I've dawdled here long enough.  So I must go eat breakfast....or is it brunch by now?  Back when I was a kid in KS. the noon meal was called dinner and the evening meal was supper so if you combined them I guess it would be called dupper?  or dipper?       

Later.

AMY, I think I posted the pork chop recipe in the right place.  Check it out and see if you can find it.  I've never done this before.  Either punch me in the nose for missing or clap me on the back as a winner.  Either way, don't touch my left shoulder!

 Denver

WOW, I get more accomplished by not making a list! Even had time to sew.
Jane, thank you for the recipe, will give it a try. Will check out the pantry and see if I have any salsa left .

Phyllis....YAY!!!       doesn't take much to make us happy and yeast will do it! We had our tea out on the porch with fresh Chelsea buns...yummy!!

hello sun is shining bright here but yard is too muddy to mow, next week will be ok

Lloyd

hello bad pinnie has returned. now have short time memory don't forget but can't reamber when I want to. I had help but she was on short time and had to go. figured out how to drag and drop, but it was to large and I do not reamber how to re size it. try again later.

Lloyd

Denver when I get back up front in my brain how to resize i will post some. but I was going to tell you and all others put names and dates on your pictures . because when you get as absent minded as I am you will say what name goes with that face.

Lloyd

I'm off to Dreamland!  I watched "Grumpy Old Men" off and on tonight between naps.  Just couldn't keep my eyes open for all of it. 

 I started a new exercise today and it's not easy.  I sure hope repetition makes it easier as I go on.  Mickie and I took several nice walks today and I think I'm going to tell my son he doesn't have to interrupt his work day to do that job for me.  She behaves pretty well and it's one of the easier things I do with my day.  I like being out and she loves her walks.

I'm of to be now and I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy, healthy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

Good morning everyone. it is 5:00 A M and I just had 5 hours sleep but feel fair.
see you all again after while.

Lloyd

I'm up too!  It's raining in Central PA. and it's supposed to do that all day.  Yesterday was so nice and now the rain is back. Oh well!  April showers are supposed to bring May flowers.  I sure hope that's right!

Cathy's coming over this morning and I'm going to get a shower while she's here.  That's not easy but it feels so good when I'm done that it's worth the effort.  Funny how much you appreciate things that are usually commonplace and then are taken away....like a good meal, a nice walk in the sunshine and a shower.  I might also add a good night's sleep and the daily company of friends and family!

We're just waiting for the boinger and then breakfast.

I wish you all a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!

And don't forget to share it with good friends!

Good morning everyone..
Overcast day here with rain to come later in the day.
Will bag up the leaves Kyle raked up yesterday and that is it. Friends are coming for their groceries and nothing else is planned .
The meat loaf I made for supper was ok but not one I will repeat. I will stick to the regular meatloaf. This was a Pioneer Woman recipe and the meat loaf was wrapped in bacon.

Jane, how true that is that one takes things for granted. Guess the old saying you never miss the water till the well runs dry hits it on the nail.

Lloyd, have a great day.

Better get the leaves raked up before the rain dampens them..

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning everyone 40 to sta rt my day. We ather guesser s were wrong again. Was supposed to start raining last night but now  it will start late afternoon and rain all day tomorrow.  Oh well be st to go back to the days of year s ago when we woke  in the morning t o see what the  day would be like. Beautiful sunshine yesterday so I did get outside for some walking around. Of course after about 10 minutes the clouds moved in and it got cold so I came inside again. Sound like I have an exciting life?

JANE  I would not like going shopping these days. I am glad my CNA likes to shop. I told her she should be a professional shopper.

AMY  here there are a few who still go shopping and get things for some others. If Yvette could not coy weeklday I could order online and have it delivered.

PHYLLIS  glad you finally got yeast and can make bread. I sure would love a warm slice-the end slice-while still warm and butter it and enjoy the flavor and texture.

LLOYD  there are some prople who never learn to copy/paste and it really is not hard. It was Oscar back in Bis' Busy Nest who told me how to do it.

JANE  loved the Grumpy old men, lots of laughs in it. Right now I have Grit on with an OLD John Wayne "B" movie before he became so popular.  Every Sunday they have some of his old movies, some in B/W and some colorized.

LLOYD  I slpt about 7 hours last night and that felt great.

Have a good day and stay safe.

Cloudy here but no rain and supposed to clear this afternoon.

The bread I made with the new yeast was OK but not a total success.  I need to do some more experimenting.  I used too much yeast and it rose too fast, too high, and then fell quite a bit.  Tastes pretty good but is a little too yeasty...even for me.  I did a little research on the King Arthur site and learned that instant yeast has to be used in slightly smaller amounts than other kinds of yeast so will reduce what I put in next time.

Amy, we are having the US version of Chelsea Buns this morning.  Good old Cinnamon Rolls.  Store bought, I must confess.  Maybe one of these days I'll try some Chelsea Buns.  They aren't very much different.  https://www.delightfulrepast.com/2012/05/chelsea-buns-and-cinnamon-rolls.html

I must get brunch on a little earlier today because David needs to pick up a grocery order at 11 a.m.
 I don't expect to get everything I ordered but will be happy with whatever shows up.

Sounds as though you are doing very well, Jane.  Good for you.

Take care, All.

Good Morning from a sunny, cool (so far) central Oklahoma,

Amy,  Dil made the Pioneer Woman meat loaf while we were in Wisconsin for Christmas. It was good.  However, I tried it later on and didn't like it at all.  Don't know what the difference was but using bread instead of crackers or oatmeal made mine "pasty".
BTW,  did you know the Pioneer Woman is an Okie?  Don't hear too much about her in local media but her restaurant and store in Pawhuska are very popular tourist spots and not all that far from OKC.  I've been to Pawhuska but not since she opened her businesses. 

Not much going on in my world.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Friend has come and gone, leaving me with more fabric and quilting books too. Talked with one of the quilting ladies in the city and the mask count went to 5000 in 2 weeks...and still coming in.

Callie, no I didn't know that. She does cook some interesting dishes . I have another recipe to try for the meat loaf and that one will be next on the list. Not much to it either but I am told it is tasty.
http://www.kraftcanada.com/recipes/easy-pleasing-meatloaf-94501

Better go play Frisbee with the pup...

Callie,  I would love to go to the Pioneer Woman's store. In fact, I would love to see the whole town.  I love her shows.  She seems to have a great family.  I have several of her cookbooks and also her book about her life.

JOY

Several years ago, my bridge foursome was in Pawhuska on one of our wanderings around Oklahoma. This was long before Ree Drummond became famous.  We had lunch at a small downtown café and poked around in a few stores.  I can't imagine how her "Mercantile" and connected B&B have changed things.
Pawhuska isn't very big and I'm sure her businesses have taken up most of the downtown area.[/size]