Taste Like Chicken Weekend 10/9&10/10

Thanks for the start, Chele, and the yarn tribute. Maybe I can get back into that some after my presidential stint concludes. I didn't realized "stinky cheese" had its own day. I used to eat that from time to time but I don't know what variety. It was just "bleu", according to the tag. Sorry about the chocolate reaction. I've been that way off and on since the early 90s and finally gave up on it totally last year. Chocolate is probably what started my reflux because it severely relaxed my lower esophageal sphincter and it took years to get that right again. But early on, I would break out in a rash and develop difficulty breathing. So my symptoms changed over time, but they were all related to ingesting dark chocolate. I do miss it sometimes but not as much as I used to. I can eat small amounts of cocoa in things like brownies, but solid dark chocolate like Dove Promises is off limits. Was this a YS day? Are your green beans still producing?

Kathy, the TX-OU game has been really exciting so far. TX scored 2 TDs in the first 2 minutes of play. At the end of the Q1, TX led 28-7. May the rout continue for my Horns. I saw that UCF is playing on ESPN+. Will you be able to watch them? Good luck to your Noles. I heard your state is now trying to copy the TX abortion ban. How far do you think a law banning a man's reproductive rights would get in any state legislature? Are you getting any rain from the system off the coast? The tropics have been a bit quiet for the last few weeks. Hopefully that will continue.

How are you feeling today, Linda? I hope you didn't wake up with the same issue you had yesterday. I'm sure the rescue will appreciate the fold up grate much more than Micki did. Container planting is so much simpler than in-ground. Keeping them watered can be a challenge, but otherwise, if they die you can easily replace them. Do you put irrigation heads in your pots? Good luck getting the tree guy there reasonably soon.

Liz, are you having to do so many errands on the weekends now that Gary has retired? He can't get your hair cut for you, but hopefully he's doing some of the other things. Are case counts and positivity rates dropping there? Deaths are still up here, but that's a lagging indicator anyway. But who knows what new variation will be next?

Dale was out the door to the state park by 6:30, so I got a jump start on my day. Bed is changed and associated laundry done. Arya has 6 weeks worth of dinners in the freezer. Vacuuming is done. That should be enough. I'm having a varicose vein issue that was bothering me when I got up yesterday. Inherited condition. DF's DM had them bad and she worked retail, so she was on her feet a lot. I have a calf sleeve on it and use some arnica gel after I got out of the shower. I've been icing it now and then as well. Hopefully I can get on the other side of it with non-invasive methods. DB and family got to the RV park around 6:30 last night and said traffic was awful (no surprise there). They were planning to go to an Indian village in NC today, so maybe I'll see them tomorrow, depending on what they decide to do (they aren't much for planning). I hope all of you are enjoying a beautiful fall day like we are.

Waving to the rest of the gang.

Chele, thanks for the start. No moldy cheeses here! I hope the chocolate sensitivity is just from the particular kind you were eating.

Karen, I'm streaming ESPN+ now. It's part of the package that came with my phone deal. UCF and ECU are tied 3-3 at halftime. FSU did well at NC and looks much improved. I hope they can keep it up. Norvell even got the Gatorade treatment or actually whatever non-Gator brand they're using this year. They showed the TX game highlights right after the FSU game. My condolences on TX blowing such a big lead. That was a crazy game!

There has been some talk about FL doing an AZ style fraudit as well as copying the TX abortion law. I think FL elections have been closer than TX as far as Republicans vs Democrats, so there could be quite a backlash here if they get that passed. We finally got some rain yesterday, so my lawn is happier.

Good win for the Noles, Kathy. Congrats to UCF. That was a tight one, but not as tight as TX A&M and Bama. Not an Aggie fan but glad they pulled that one off. It's nice to know that the Tide is vulnerable. The TX loss was a painful one, but had some excitement. Oh, so close. I was ready to go into OT and then they scored at the last second.

I haven't had a varicose vein problem for about 20 yrs, Linda, and the last problem I had was due to my using a foam roller a bit too aggressively. No other problems and not sure what's causing this one. There are a couple of vein places in Knoxville that advertise on local news but I don't know if they are vascular or cosmetic practices. Might have to do some research if the pain doesn't resolve in a week or so. Having drip irrigation in the pots makes things so much easier. Congrats to DSIL on the whole house generator. Do they have an installation date confirmed yet? I heard they had orders backed up into next year due to high demand. Congrats on the loss. Middle is where I have always lost last. Age hasn't seemed to matter for me. How's the ankle oing today? What kind of beans did you sub for the beef in the pepper dish? How did it turn out?

No word from DB/DSIL, so I don't know what they are planning to do today (yes, it's already afternoon), so I have no clue if I will see them today. Yes, they aren't planners. I have enough to keep me busy. Dale asked for a special tofu recipe, so I have that marinating and also roasted some fresh-from-the-garden zucchini to make into a soup. Weekly load of workout clothes is done and put away. I signed up for a couple of webinars that I need to catch up on, so that will be the afternoon if I don't hear from the out-of-towners.

Hope everyone is having a fine fall Sunday!

Karen, thanks! It was nice to see FSU have a good game and I'm glad UCF was able to pull out a win. I was also glad to see the Aggies win. I saw something about Jimbo being the first former Saban assistant to beat him. I feel your pain on the TX game. FSU lost right at the end in 3 games this year. They were due for some good luck. My middle always shows a weight gain first, so I guess it makes sense that it's the last to go. Age hasn't mattered for me either. Your DB/DSIL sound like my DS/DBIL, lol. Traveling with them can be an interesting experience.

Linda, that is so frustrating! I've found so much going downhill as the big medical groups buy up smaller practices.

Hope everyone has a good Sunday.