http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum: Forum: TDK Cafe - Recent Posts en Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:31:40 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514948 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:20:39 +0000 GreatDane 514948@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I hope you're taking it easy tonight, AV, and spoiling yourself after all that work you did. The yucky weather was perfect for indoor chores today. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514946 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:13:58 +0000 AV 514946@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>... SM!.... I've had bad hair cuts too!.... it will grow, you'll get thru this!.... it always annoys me when things like this happen! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514945 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:08:57 +0000 GreatDane 514945@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh no, SM!!! I hope she didn't charge you! I hate when they mess my hair up. Going for a haircut is a special treat, which makes you feel even worse when they mess it up!</p> <p>Just back from the pool - can't believe how many people were there this late! I was hoping people would be at home having dinner. Had to wait about ten minutes for room to swim and when I finally did, my arms and legs weighed a ton after all the swimming yesterday. I did 60 anyway, because I want to push myself more on the weekend when I don't swim with my friend. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514942 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:56:48 +0000 SoxsMom 514942@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Had to get my hair cut--I was so shaggy. Well I might has well gone to the dog groomers! I look like she took a weed whacker to my head! The right side almost has hair, the left side is still long and shaggy--she tried to fix it--I am almost bald. I would like to just scream. Yes hair grows back, but this looks like crap! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514940 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:48:23 +0000 AV 514940@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>.... afternoon all!..... back is sore, and I feel like a truck ran over me today!.... Mr. AV and I have been working non-stop since we got home from Church - cleaned the entire house, painted the closets in our bedroom, then moved furniture, re-distributed everything, so we can work on the next room!.... this renovation is room to room, so when we finish one, we move in there, and move on to the next!..... not the easiest way, but definitely lets us "live" here while we get things done!.....I'll be glad when it's all over!!!!...</p> <p>I absolutely wait until my baths are done, and I have TWO baths with jacuzzi tubs in which to enjoy!...... *calgon* take me away........ </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514937 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:08:12 +0000 GreatDane 514937@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I like 100 and 20, Kilroy :)</p> <p>I'm on my way back to the pool. Not doing 100 today! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/1108/page/39#post-514936 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:49:27 +0000 Moonshadow_NZ 514936@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>This IS cheese, I haven't tried it but it certainly sounds wonderfully delicious.<br /> In Russia, pashka, a dessert with a cheesecake-like texture, is the highlight of the Easter Sunday dinner table.</p> <p>Traditionally placed in a pyramid-shaped wooden mould lined with muslin, the mixture itself is easy to make and no cooking is involved. Soft cheeses and sour cream are combined with chopped nuts and dried fruit then placed in the mould; holes in the bottom allow excess liquid to drain overnight.</p> <p>You can use a smallish ceramic plant pot as a mould or make simple pashka balls in muslin, as they do elsewhere in Europe.</p> <p>Let the balls drain by suspending them over a basin in a cold place. I tied mine to taps in the laundry, but the fridge is best if the weather is hot.</p> <p>Today's recipe makes two medium-sized pashka balls.</p> <p>Some hints for making pashka:</p> <p> * To sterilize the muslin, place it in a basin and submerge in boiling water or boil in a saucepan. Muslin is available at good kitchen shops. I got mine from E Hayes in Dee St.<br /> * If you use a ceramic plant pot, make sure it has a drainage hole and clean it thoroughly before lining with muslin. A new one would be best.<br /> * If making balls, push the mixture down into the muslin for good drainage.<br /> * Tie the balls with string. You can cover it with ribbon after the pashka is thoroughly drained.</p> <p>Ingredients</p> <p> * Grated zest and juice of a lemon<br /> * 50g very soft butter<br /> * 250g carton cream cheese<br /> * 250g carton ricotta cheese<br /> * 4 Tbsp sour cream<br /> * 1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (I used dried cranberries and dried pineapple)<br /> * 1/2 cup finely chopped dark chocolate<br /> * 1/2 cup caster sugar<br /> * 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds<br /> * Tsp vanilla essence</p> <p>Method: Soften cream cheese and combine with ricotta, butter and sour cream.</p> <p>Add the caster sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and juice.</p> <p>Beat with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed. Add the dried fruit, nuts and chocolate.</p> <p>Spread two lengths of damp muslin, each about 40cm square, on a clean surface.</p> <p>Divide the mixture between the 2 muslins. Gather the muslin ends and gently form a ball by twisting.</p> <p>Squeeze gently.</p> <p>Tie with string when balls are firm.</p> <p>Hang from a tap or handle of a long wooden spoon for 12 hours or overnight.</p> <p>Trim string and tie with ribbon if making as a gift.</p> <p>Store in the fridge.</p> <p>Slice into wedges then serve with stewed or fresh summer fruit. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514935 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:49:09 +0000 Chey 514935@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I always thought 1 lap was one length of pool, no matter what the length of the pool is. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514918 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:17:14 +0000 Kilroy 514918@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Now I'm confused because I'm seeing different answers in different places. Let's just assume a lap is one length of the pool; that way you did 100 and I did 20 (whoo hoo!). I feel fitter already :) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514903 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:27:48 +0000 GreatDane 514903@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I don't know, Kilroy.growing up, we counted the meters, not laps or lenghts. Does this mean my 2500 meters yesterday is "only" 50 laps, not 100? :( </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514898 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:07:07 +0000 Kilroy 514898@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>20 *lengths* GD, I think that's 10 laps, right? 10 times up and back. Still plenty, though :) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/1108/page/39#post-514891 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:53:09 +0000 WillowandWindismom 514891@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yum - the breakfast recipe on Allrecipes this morning features.... cheese!</p> <p>Smoked Salmon Pizette</p> <p>Ingredients</p> <p> * 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened<br /> * 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream<br /> * 1/3 cup chopped green onions<br /> * 6 pita bread<br /> * 10 ounces smoked salmon, chopped<br /> * 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato<br /> * 2 tablespoons capers, drained</p> <p>Directions</p> <p> 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).<br /> 2. Stir together cream cheese, sour cream and green onions. Spread mixture evenly on top of whole pita rounds. Place rounds on lightly greased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven for 7 to 8 minutes.<br /> 3. Transfer warm pitas to a serving platter, sprinkle with salmon and garnish with diced tomatoes and capers. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514879 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:59:22 +0000 GreatDane 514879@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm back from a quick trip to go smack some tennis balls against the wall. I only hit for about 10 minutes, but the hit felt okay. Still a bit stiff, but no pain. </p> <p>Kilroy, you'll get plenty of exercise swimming 20 laps freestyle. You're doing great! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996/page/2#post-514876 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:26:12 +0000 nawlins catmom 514876@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yes, MC! Make that a thing to "do" together! And it is not really the lessons that you need right now, but the overcoming of the fear of water, and a former rescue diver sounds like just the right partner for such an effort! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514875 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:24:50 +0000 Kilroy 514875@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I swim freestyle, GD, and I have a hard time breathing without getting a faceful of water. I'm working on it, though :)</p> <p>MC, I can totally understand why water would scare you after something like that. Have you tried your local YMCA? The one here has adult lessons. And I agree with FF, everyone should at least be able to keep their head above water, because you really never know when you might need to. I've always been able to swim in a "keep myself from drowning" kind of way, but I took lessons because I wanted to be able to swim for exercise, which doesn't work if you crap out after 10 minutes.</p> <p>Mr. K and I are on our way out for a walk in the sunshine; see you all later. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514872 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:13:37 +0000 GreatDane 514872@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>MC, can't FF teach you to swim? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514868 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:04:12 +0000 mollycat71 514868@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>My goal for the year was to learn to swim. Funny thing is everywhere I call, only teaches kids. I am deathly afraid of the water after smacking my head on the concrete steps in my grandma's pool and going under water and no one seeing me. I got lungs full of water and threw up everywhere. I was only three but it still scares the poop out of me. :( FF says I need to learn to swim cause its very important to know (he just resigned as a rescue diver on the fire department). Says too many people panic in water and you just never know when you will need to know. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514867 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:51:07 +0000 GreatDane 514867@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>well done, Kilroy!! What do you swim? Breast stroke? Freestyle? Breathing is easier if you do the backstroke. </p> <p>Sounds like a nice visit, SM! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514866 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:42:22 +0000 SoxsMom 514866@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>The end of the visit is here--we had such a good time I hate seeing people go! Today Lord Carey will give the sermon and then I believe they are leaving in the afternoon for the airport. Tomorrow it is back to school--didn't accomplish as much as I had hoped for spring break! I did get the house a little cleaner though! </p> <p>Everyone enjoy a beautiful day! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514863 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:34:15 +0000 Pollys_Mum_in_UK_2605 514863@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>It's a beautiful day today, a real first day of Spring. 55 degrees and sunshine. </p> <p>Pickle is asleep on the back of my chair with one paw resting on my shoulder. Aaah! When she wakes up I'll probably get an earful of claws!</p> <p>More bacon please, and I think I might just open a bottle of wine. I haven't had any in a while. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514862 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:32:38 +0000 Kilroy 514862@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Morning/afternoon, all. I had a fairly good swim (20 lengths of the pool) this morning, and the first length was awesome because I made it the whole way without stopping. Normally I get hung up when I try to breathe, what little coordination I have goes out the window and I end up stopping and restarting. </p> <p>It's beautiful here again today and we're going to try to take advantage of it because it's supposed to rain tomorrow and Tuesday, boo. </p> <p>Hope everyone has a great day. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514861 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:28:27 +0000 GreatDane 514861@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Bobby spends a few hours after his bath cleaning himself. After that, he gets nice and tired and sleeps all night, which he doesn't usually do :)</p> <p>Hmmm, feeling bored and lazy at the same time, but really should get moving and try to go hit some balls. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514856 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:15:14 +0000 nawlins catmom 514856@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I never bathe my cats either! I value my eyes and hands too much for one thing, they never go out, and besides, I figure they need to have something to keep themselves occupied all night so I can get my sleep! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514855 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:13:04 +0000 nawlins catmom 514855@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Morning, all! I'll have bacon and eggs, scrambles, hash browns and a steaming mug of cafe au lait please! *wiggles fingers from inside her fuzzy bathrobe* we had a gorgeous day here yesterday, and then last night a front came thru with rain and wind. Now it is COLD - 40s (F)(cold for New Orleans!) Glad I got my gardin started yesterday! Fighting a cold, and have been coughing so much my back muscles hurt! We don't get our spring breek for another week and I cannot wait! This semester has been exhsusting! I took our newest addtion to the household, Caramel (12 y/o rescue) to the vet to get checked out... Other than her *ahem* size, she is fit and healthy. I was worried she might be diabetic 'cuz she makes very large litter box deposits, if you know what I mean... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514853 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:09:37 +0000 Lainey 514853@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Just popping in before I go finish the job that lazy, worthless Hazel didn't come do... grrrr! Have a great one everyone ;) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514851 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:08:28 +0000 GreatDane 514851@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Lol, Chey - Sammi will really be able to do some damage with those extra toes of hers :)<br /> I tried buying thick tellow rubber gloves to bathe Mi with - they were shredded on 30 seconds! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514846 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:58:53 +0000 Pollys_Mum_in_UK_2605 514846@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>The only time I've ever washed a whole cat was when I was a child and our cat fell into an open sewer. Occasionally I have to wash Garbo's jodphurs because they get a bit "pooey" but generally I expect my girls to keep themselves clean. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514844 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:51:33 +0000 Chey 514844@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I wear a thick hoodie and my winter gloves if I want to wash Doxie. Actualy Kizzie is more fiesty even though she is smaller. I think Kizzie sprouts extra toes and nails and a whole set of teeth when I give her a bath. Doxie just meowls the most and then waits till I am sitting on a chair and soaks me while she licks herself dry. Sammi is still small. I will wait till its a bit warmer before I give anyone their mid spring bath. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514843 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:48:45 +0000 Pollys_Mum_in_UK_2605 514843@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I've just watched a programme on TV for "sport relief" (a UK charity event that raises money for disadvantage kids throughout the UK and the rest of the world. A young woman (a Blue Peter preseter if that means anything to you anglophiles) kayaked the entire length of the River Amazon in just over a month. She spent 366 hours in her kayak. WOW!</p> <p>I need a bacon sandwich just to think about what she achieved. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/25996#post-514842 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:42:31 +0000 GreatDane 514842@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I give him baths every now and then, Chey. I get allergies from cat hair so giving him a bath every now and then helps. And he is so nice and soft and fluffy afterwards and smells so good! I've only ever given Mi a bath a few times. He is so feisty, though, that at 14 lbs. I don't even dare take him on. </p>