I'm pretty sure this car will have Swedish or Danish name. 
Hmm, Latin wouldn't be inappropriate. Volvo means I roll in Latin.
Hmm, Latin wouldn't be inappropriate. Volvo means I roll in Latin.
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vitauta
Executive Chef
all my volvos have been girls, and i've had three of them.--also, my vw's, toyotas, subarus, mazdas, toyotas, pontiacs and chevies--all girls. they all have had names, though not necessarily 'girly' names....
I'm pretty sure this car will have Swedish or Danish name.
Hmm, Latin wouldn't be inappropriate. Volvo means I roll in Latin.
I was going by her color (Silver) and found it fortuitous that the wood goddess was the mother of twin boys, allowing her to wear an amulet that depicts the males.
Brynhilde, Freydis, Haldana, Hela, Hildur, Idona, Jord, Magna, Mildri
Mista - female Greyfell - male These are the two I like the best.
Vanilla Bean
Master Chef
I'm waiting for Mark to get back from working out, so I can start dinner. Hotdogs with onion rings don't take that long, but it's nice to get a head start.
Puttanesca sauce is starting to smell really good. I picked up some bow-tie pasta to go with it.'
Got the fenders on my bike, Shrek and I rode for about 5 miles. Riding outside is a lot different than riding the recumbent in the living room.
Got the fenders on my bike, Shrek and I rode for about 5 miles. Riding outside is a lot different than riding the recumbent in the living room.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
I just finished watching the National Geographic Special, Fenway Park on PBS. I have to admit, it caught the feeling why Bostonians feel about Fenway Park the way they do. The Park is 100 years old. The oldest baseball park in either league. If you have a major league in your city or state, you should watch it. I am a Bostonian and I love Fenway Park. I found myself welling up more than once. And I can say, I have been to Fenway Park. I was 17 and a new bride. My husband took me and for $2.00 we got to sit in the bleachers. Son #1 does repair work for a man that owns a lot of properties. He has a box seat and every time Boston plays the Yankees, my son goes to see the game usinig his pass. Free! I should ask him to take me sometiime. I can use The Ride and take him as my caregiver and he rides free. Then he gets me into the game free.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
It is really a workout if you are riding into the wind. Good for the heart though. I asked Winthrop about bike riding. They looked at my two heads and nixed the idea instantly. Balance is the problem. I have vertigo and never know when it will strike.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
Making my first batch of bagels with the repaired Kitchen Aid. I cut the recipe down from 18 to 12 bagels per batch and I'm making two batches today. That should reduce the strain on the mixer and give me 33% more bagels too.
I suffer from a form of vertigo myself, Addie, and it is no fun. At least with mine it comes in spells ("crystals" in my inner ear become go out of alignment and I have to do some exercises or go to the specialist to get it fixed depending on the severity).It is really a workout if you are riding into the wind. Good for the heart though. I asked Winthrop about bike riding. They looked at my two heads and nixed the idea instantly. Balance is the problem. I have vertigo and never know when it will strike.
But when it happens I have to make sure I always use my cane (even inside), don't drive and be careful getting up and down, turning, etc.
Oh lord I'm tring to get use to reading glasses. I forget there on and wonder why I feel dizzy. This is making me crazy but it's worth it to see. now to get the right eye done, get through the eye drops 4 a day or more eye patch at night and I'll be me again
kades
kades
Shrek is rushing me to get going this morning for a bike ride. Since I didn't sleep the night before, I slept soundly last night for 9.5 hours. Now it's rush, rush, rush.
I really should bring my bicycle for a tune up. Thanks for the reminder.
Shrek and I rode for 45 minutes. Have to do short times with him, until he can ride further. Baby steps!
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
Vertigo is no fun for anyone. The first attack I had was on a boat in the middle of Boston Harbor. It was July 4th and they were turning around the Constitution. (Old Ironsides) When the boat is in the middle of the harbor, no boats are allowed to run their engines or move until she is back in her berth. The aircraft carrier JFK was in port and they traded gun salutes. By then I was in full vertigo condition. Very, very sick. I was laying on the deck throwing up with sunstroke and a second degree sunburn. My sister had wet down a sheet and covered me. Vertigo, sunstroke, and severe sunburn. They had to radio the Coast Guard to airlit me off the boat. I was in the hospital for four days. three and a half of them I don't remember. Later on the fourth night, they felt I was well enough to go home. I was so weak from the dry heaves. Now I cannot look at tall buildings, tilt my head backwards, turn my body or head too quickly, or move too quickly if I am throwing up for any reason. Any of these activities will bring on a full blown episode of vertigo. And when I do get hit with one, I go right down on the ground. but I now recognize the first signs and have time to get one of my meds into me. There have been a couple of times one of my kids have walked in and found me on the floor laying in my own vomit. I can only get out the word "vertigo." They get down to business and clean me up right on the floor, change my clothes, wash me down and get one of my pills into me. As soon as I felt well enough I managed to keep my head still while I crawled into bed. I wouldn't wish vertigo on anyones ex-husband or wife.
I was born with ear problems along with other stuff. At three months I had to have my mastoids removed. So it is no wonder I have vertigo.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
When I was pregnant with my fifth child, we lived in Texas and out by the city limits. There was no public transportation and I didn't drive. So I used to borrow the kids bike. On school days they would have to ride double. I needed a bike to go shopping. Little by little I was able to increase the distance I could ride. I eventually got up to ten miles in one day. By then I was also in my seventh month and being only 4'8", I carried quite low. The tummy was getting in the way of my pedaling. And it was becoming a strain on my tummy muscles. So I had to quit bike riding. Unfortunately, have never been bike riding since. And I miss it.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
So Son #2 is supposed to come next Sunday and clean the kitchen. I had planned on making stuffed pork chops with the bone in. None available at the supermarket. So Son #1 is going to take a look around and try to find them elsewhere for me. But I picked up some 26/30 frozen shrimp for a backup plan. I will make some Alfredo Parm with Angel Hair Pasta. Otherwise it will be the stuffed chops with mashed taters and gravy. Broccoli on the side. No dessert. Neither one of us needs the extra calories. Well, maybe some scratch chocolate pudding.
My girlfriend in Atlanta called me after 11 last night. She is definitely not a baker. She needed to know how to make buttercream frosting. It took me 45 minutes before she got the directions right. Either I am a lousy teacher, or ..... I hate to say it. Then she wanted to know how to color coconut. That one was easy. Or so I thought. I have done that so many times, I have lost count. But then again it took a while to make her understand. Hopefully she will call me tonight letting me know that all turned out just great. I am going to suggest the next time she head out the door to her local bakery. When it comes to baking, she needs someone right at her side. She is intimidated by the expression, "baking is a science." I don't think science was not her best subject in school.
My girlfriend in Atlanta called me after 11 last night. She is definitely not a baker. She needed to know how to make buttercream frosting. It took me 45 minutes before she got the directions right. Either I am a lousy teacher, or ..... I hate to say it. Then she wanted to know how to color coconut. That one was easy. Or so I thought. I have done that so many times, I have lost count. But then again it took a while to make her understand. Hopefully she will call me tonight letting me know that all turned out just great. I am going to suggest the next time she head out the door to her local bakery. When it comes to baking, she needs someone right at her side. She is intimidated by the expression, "baking is a science." I don't think science was not her best subject in school.
We decided it was time for cocktails, so DH is having Amarula and I'm having a dry martini.
We made the mistake of walking into a bakery when we were hungry...
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
Son #1 came by with Teddy Bear around 5 p.m. for a visit. He took care of some chores for me and I then settled down to watch some TV. Next thing I know it is 9 p.m. I fell aleep.
