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  • Oreo

    Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 10:00PM / Members only


    I'm not big into sweets....or am I?.... so it was only earlier this year that I started buying Golden Oreo cookies.

    I've always liked the taste of vanilla cookies. There was a brand of creme-filled vanilla cookies that I've eaten a couple of times in my whole life, that were pretty good. Can't recall the brand. And Nilla Wafers are a welcome treat on occasion. They're small, easily grasp-able by little hands and go very well with milk.

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    Dark Oreos have always been the fave. Always. It's got a distinctive taste and it ain't even remotely chocolate-tasting. The only complaints I have with the original dark cookie sandwich is that the creme filling stuff is too sweet and the dark biscuits are very unattractive around the teeth. I used to separate and dip in milk but I no longer do that.

    Have you ever eaten Hydrox? The Oreo double and predecessor? That filling was even nastier, imo. That product name doesn't conjure tasty foodstuff, does it? Sounds chemical-y and fit for a liquid, household cleaner. haha. Those cookies were discontinued in the 90's.

    I'll stock my pantry with the golden stuff for awhile. Maybe switch between dark and white. They make good lunchbox stuffers.

    Do you want an Oreo now? ;)

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  • One of the things you do...

    Monday, Nov 16, 2009 10:00PM / Members only


    ...as a parent.

    On Saturday at 5 a.m., I queued up at a local H1N1 vaccination clinic. These free clinics are aimed at inoculating the uninsured and/or higher-risk population in my county - pregnant persons, 6-24 y.o.'s, and those with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, HIV, emphysema and so forth.

    This is a first for getting out of bed so early in the morning to queue for anything. Like you wouldn't find me out on the streets, pre-dawn, for Black Friday or anything of the like.

    The scene from the first of one of these free vaccination clinics a couple of weeks prior to this day's was not pretty. The queue stretched for a mile (exaggeration intended for emphasis). I happened to be driving by and my jaw dropped at the sight. At the time I hadn't even considered getting my little people to one of these clinics, however, seeing as the wait for the vaccines at my doc's office was undetermined, I thought I oughtta get them theirs. The sooner, the better as they say.

    I kinda sprung it on Mr. P. A couple of days before I told him "our" H1n1 plan. He'd never seen me take the initiative to do something at such an un-godly hour. So, the night before, he helps to load a lawn chair into my car while I made sure I put a reading light and a snack into my purse.

    The next morning, when I arrived at the community center where the clinic was to be held, there were already a dozen people ensconced outside. It was a drizzly, foggy morning and luckily for us early-early-risers we had shelter. Anyone who arrived after 6 a.m. had to suffer the precipitation beyond the shelter of the landing. We had hours to kill before the 9 a.m. start time.

    I had a pleasant enough time and enjoyed the whole experience. I was warm in my down, comfy in my chair and engrossed by my book. I felt good about doing something that could potentially benefit the offspring. There was genial chatter amongst the queuers. I was glad no one went on and on about their early-morning sufferings. The time seemed to pass quickly.

    The families (and "entourages") of everyone began arriving around 8:30 a.m. and it got a little squishy. I was mildly worried about people converging, stampeding, stepping out of line but that wouldn't happen because we're civilized people in my city. ;)  The organizers secured many security personnel, as well as, well-groomed firefighters and police officers (the males all looked like they had fresh haircuts and shaves).

    After a wait of 3.5 + hours, persons were inoculated and merrily on our way.

    We are required to do this again for the younger girl-child, who must have a 2nd nasal mist.

    Mr. P will handle that pre-dawn queue, thank him very much.

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  • What are all these calls about pizza??

    Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 4:55AM / Members only




    There's this school event at a pizza joint going on tonight. The flyer I received asks those who plan to attend to pre-order their pizza by a certain time earlier in the day.

    I suppose this is so the restaurant is adequately prepared and can defrost the correct number of pizza dough in preparation for the onslaught of diners. haha.  No. I'm sure they just don't want to be back-ordered with dissatisfied and hungry patrons rubbing their growling stomachs, waiting on their orders.

    The address and phone number is conveniently provided on this homemade flyer by the     suck-up parent organizing the event. It's not even a flyer exactly - just a Word document printed and copied.

    I call the phone number to put in my order this afternoon and instead of a live person answering the phone, I get an answering machine with one of those robot-sounding digitized voices. I'm certain I misdialed and try again. I get the same machine. Hm. Perhaps this is the method the pizza joint has in place to handle multiple incoming calls, I think to myself.

    Anyway, I leave my # and the purpose of my call and hang up.

    At the same time, I immediately bing the pizza restaurant and learn the # on the flyer is incorrect. LOL.

    That household is gonna be surprised when he/she comes home to find a ton of messages and all about pizza.  And some people may not get their pizzas.

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  • Mind the S

    Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 10:00PM / Members only


    There was a recent mishap on the S.F. bay bridge. Not the one that unexpectedly shut down the bridge for nearly a week last month. The one where a semi went over the side of the bridge and plunged 200-feet to the earth.

    The truck driver had been going about 50mph, 10mph too fast, while negotiating the new S-curve when his truck went over the concrete barrier. His load of cargo - Asian pears - also played a part in hurling the truck over the edge.

    I've driven across the bay bridge since the S-curve was installed last Labor Day weekend. At our very first encounter, we were expecting to ride over "some new section of the bridge" but didn't know exactly where or when we'd be introduced.

    For us, that tricky section seemed to come up pretty suddenly and unexpectedly. We were driving at night and on the lower-deck. For a split-second, I thought my SUV was going to tip over because of the sharp curve and the speed in which we were traveling.



    I can see it's very easy to enter the S-curve at an excessive speed because the bridge is, after all, virtually straight save for a slight bend coming off of Yerba Buena Island. From what I recall from our bridge crossing, there were no blinking warning markers or signs (that scream "look at me! read me! obey me!") on the approach. There may have been a sign or 2 but probably not as prominent as it should've been.

    My heart goes out to the family of the trucker. What a way to go.

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  • Facials

    Friday, Nov 6, 2009 10:00PM / Members only


    I like getting facials every so often. The cleansing, hydrating and massaging feel real good. The steaming and extractions - not so pleasant. But these are exactly why I do facials, post-treatment scars included.

    I went to a new place recently. Kinda "in the neighborhood" and run by Chinese ladies in a chic little shop that has the day-spa environment. Not one of those places where there are sinks and cots behind curtains. Attractive prices. Anyone try or do body wraps on a regular basis?

    What is it about the face massage that is so soothing and comforting? It doesn't feel nearly as nice when I administer it on my own face. The sensation from the light pressure of the esthetician's fingers below my temples is some kind of pleasantness. The whole massage thing never lasts long enough.

    There's this one move she did that befuddled me though. After she had wrapped a warm, moist towel around my face after the final mask, I was a little startled when my head received some hearty whacks, 4 or 5 times. It was her fingers....for waking me up? I dunno. haha. I'll ask next time. I'm sure it's got something to do with chi or my facial nerves or...whatever.



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  • JoanneSanderson
    posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 6:46PM  [Report]
    The cookie aisle tempts me, I keep looking out for Boysenberry cookies like I had in America and can never find them, so by browsing I end up trying too many new treats. I haven't had Chips Ahoy in years, I loved them!.

    I'm doing good thanks :) Weather wise it's pretty mild compared to our usual winters, about 14c, pretty similar to SF at the moment right? Although we've been hit hard with rain,Cumbria, around the Lake District is having it bad, lots of floods there at the moment, it's a beautiful place, but with beauty comes mother natures cruelty!

    Are you set for New York? It must be busy at this time of the year, I hope you all will enjoy the thanksgiving parade.How are you keeping? all well I hope.
  • butter
    posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 9:01AM  [Report]
    Now that baseball is over, I can watch K-dramas again :) We also watch some football now that I understand and can stomach it. We root Giants and for whoever the Pats are playing against. Are the 49ers still winning? You like any of the other Cali teams? The back is back. I'm upright and lifting weights again. I haven't used foundation for years. I'm more of a concealer and tinted moisturizer girl. I wouldn't have figured you for clogged pores. Your skin looks good in your pics. There may be some rain when you visit but the temps look to be decently warm.
  • enigma306
    posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 8:06AM  [Report]
    Oh is he the guy people thought should have one last time? I've heard him before. He did sound like Ethel Merman! Girl, he has on enough makeup for us both probably even 2 or 3 more people.
  • Official artist Christopher Lay
    posted on Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 2:25PM  [Report]
    God willing, I'll find more opportunity to freeze my butt in the pursuit of snow shots this year.
  • enigma306
    posted on Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 1:28PM  [Report]
    I don't know anything about him. Who is he? Where'd he come from? I don't like the song he sings in the video Sam is in.
  •  elle75
    posted on Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 4:39AM  [Report]
    It SO cold it's not funny at all :-( Wonder if there's a place for snowboarding around here!!!
  • Dreamy
    posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 10:48PM  [Report]
    City Island is in the Bronx....... known for seafood.....

    Brooklyn has good seafood too, by the water
  •  Etchy
    posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 6:26PM  [Report]
    no new office yet, we're stuck in a transitional place right now, our last new home fell through at the last minute, so we're stuck here maybe another month. :-P
  • pongza
    posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 2:56PM  [Report]
    Hey Peachey, hm yeah my next blog is gonna include a before look, I forgot...lol

    No products before, after product is an extra protection against poofyness. Bending on getting a thermal protectant though. Thanks for the comment. =)
  • Official artist D.Y. Sao
    posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 7:49AM  [Report]
    HI :D
  • Dreamy
    posted on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 10:29PM  [Report]
    i can't wait!!!!!!
    we can take lotsa pictures lol...
  • Official artist Christopher Lay
    posted on Monday, Nov 16, 2009 8:50PM  [Report]
    Great questions. This time it was to Redmond for a Women in IT conference and a second week for meetings and training at corp. Whee.

    I don't know if it usually snows this time of year. My sense is no. Last year, it only snowed once in Feb. I'm hoping there will be much more this year. I find a winter without snow (at these temperatures) is like a summer without sun.

    We did not build a snowman, but she did take great pleasure in sitting on half a snowman that someone started and did not finish. From this perch she would slide down to the ground. I guess for her it was a lumpy snow slide. She loved the snow.

    Got some pics the other day. Will try to post in the next 48 hours. Our internet has been out for two weeks and just got squared away this afternoon. Oh, finished Around the World in 80 Days. Very enjoyable. I shall avoid the movie adaptations.
  • Official artist Vivian L
    posted on Monday, Nov 16, 2009 8:47AM  [Report]
    Ooh, do you have any good Empress Wu book recommendations?
  • Seeker-09
    posted on Monday, Nov 16, 2009 12:42AM  [Report]
    re: the 'oceanfront' homes, i understand lots of places are passing setback regulations specifying how much land must be left to rebuild. if there isn't enough, the lot is declared unbuildable & the owners are sol.
  • Jaine
    posted on Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 4:20PM  [Report]
    glad you liked it too =)
  • bAnAnA_giRL
    posted on Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 3:59PM  [Report]
    Hi Peachey! Thanks for the birthday greeting. You remembered! Yeah, I haven't been on for a longggg.........time.

    How have you been?
  • cheekyshooky
    posted on Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 1:09PM  [Report]
    I was too busy chasing (he walked real fast) after him to snap a picture of the tee, didn't check the front view =p Don't know if he's HOT????
  • enigma306
    posted on Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 7:15AM  [Report]
    Oh, I just looked for the TAR schedule and got so into stuff on the site that I forgot why I was there. I don't think I should go back. I don't think they'll be at the finale but you never know.
  • enigma306
    posted on Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 7:14AM  [Report]
    I will have to look for Little Dorrito. It sounds good. I remember when my PBS station played good Brit series like that. I think cable has killed pbs.

    I was sad for dad and son. For a sec I thought dad was going to pull it out before the brothers. They made up so much time. Those monstrosities are called earplugs and they're ridiculous. They are from African tribes. Why anyone would want to stretch their earlobes is beyond me. The thing is the idiots don't realize they will keep stretching. I think plastic surgeons are just waiting for all these idjits to his 30.
  • butter
    posted on Friday, Nov 13, 2009 1:40AM  [Report]
    Reggie also played for Oakland and Anaheim. There were alot of slacking construction and Con Ed workers that day for sure.
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