What's your poison?
 

((I))Okay, I'll give it a try.. I'm not half as clever as Statia, but how about a fall goal? Mine is trying to lose a few lbs. before the holidays so I can then regain them, and getting my book finished.

No imbibing, but what about the rest of you? cheers, J.((D))

Not imbibing yet. :-)

Good question, as my fall goal just changed today. My goal had been to help DH find a job as he was on layoff notice, but just today we found out he will not be laid off after all. WOOHOO!! So now I am goal-less. I'll think of something else. :-? Hmmmm....

OK I have a new goal. I've been really stressed out lately because I've been working a lot of overtime. This is due to turnover, so we are very busy trying to catch up and train new people at the same time. Additionally I am trying to learn the duties of the people who left so I'm both the teacher and the student.

So my goal is to learn as much as possible, teach as much as possible, and above all stop stressing out about the situation. :-)

wasted away again in Margaritaville. WOOHOO. had goals but forgot them along with where I put the lime.

Chicken enchiladas :)

Sounds like you really deserve your next vacation P_M! What a huge relief that your husband has job security now.

((*))What good news on Friday especially.. J.

would be cool one loser from each state checked in tonight,lol. let's see, we have Alaska, Hawaii and ? so far..

anyone renting a good movie? I can't seem to find any I want to see this week.

Checking in from TX. :-)

got "waiting..." from netflix but it has disappeared along with the lime.

Champagne...while I try to pack for a trip to MI for a first ever sister weekend. Can't get 5 sweatshirts into a carryon w/my stuff. Plan B. And for a fall goal....need to book a trip. I just need to pull the trigger on something ASAP.

I am so tempted to book a getaway to the desert.. when my other half returns(two weeks), I may do just that.
To me, that is one happy arrangement, no explanations, just see you next week, dinner in the freezer, get the kids to school! Love you, mean it,lol.

Mornin' glories!

Red wine last night...coffee this morning, **yawn**.

My goal this fall is to learn as much Italian as possible before our trip in December. Lesson 1., how to order wine... ;-)

Good Morning!

Earl Grey tea (decaf) is my morning posion.

My Fall goal is to breathe...and count to 10...breathe and count to 10...breathe...

Other than that, I am planning to get my family room back into shape, clean out my office (doing that now), and go apple picking so that I can bake an apple cake. :D

Had Seared Asian Tuna using the recipe in Annie's book (very complex and laborious) with '05 Gato Negro Chard (CL)last PM.
Another fiesta-filled w/e with the SanMiguelada (Pamplona-like running with the bulls) and later PM Corrida de Toros in the ring.
M

Matnikstym_ Isn't it a lost shaker of salt when wasted away in Margaritaville!!? LOL!!! Goin to a Italian festival so lots of wine I would image! Have a great week end all!

Checking in from Montana.

Last night's poison was a Smoking Loon Cabernet and it wasn't very good. But my Husband and I drank the whole bottle, anyway.

I hope tonight's poison tastes better.

Goal for fall: Hmm...I don't know. I'd like to lose three pounds, but I'm a little unwilling to do more than I already am.

I think maybe I'm goal-less. Is that a sign of contentment or complacency?

I love you guys reporting in on Saturday morning!

Makes me wonder whether you're just rolling in, sobering up, or starting the weekend now.. have a great day, J.

Well, I'm putting in a couple of hours at work and this is a nice distraction between projects. :)

kureiff~ aren't you in Montana?

Yes, I live in MT.

I am still feeling the effects of last nights poison. It felt like I was poisoned. Ughh. We drank a bottle of the Santa Margarita Pinot grigio and a beer.
DH and 2 friends listned to a friend who sings and we just shut the bar down...
right now I am enjoying a diet Dr. Pepper!
Tonight - Nadda

Just aint the same without Statia.....

Mike, what is the name of Annie's cookbook?

Lee Ann

I'm with annesherrod today, reversed the quantities on the margaritas last night, 3:1 instead of 1:3 and was in bed by 7:30. woke up fine but think water is all it's going to be today.

Last night it was Limocello at Carraba's. Tonight it is a blend of some red and white wines I have on hand. Why can't I find that perfect blend already in a bottle? I find myself always combining reds and whites.

Limoncello.

Cline Zinfandel this evening. It was very good. We had hamburgers stuffed with arugula pesto and then fries. We copied our french fry recipe from the Everett Street Bistro in Portland, OR. Lots of kosher salt and rosemary.

So tomorrow, I guess we'd better go on a long run to work off the cholesterol. :)

H20 again, but I'm shedding lbs. like a snake finally~ geez, after 2.5 weeks, about time!

Hola Lee Ann,
It's "Keep it Seasonal: Satisfying..."
Annie Wayte. www.buy.com has best price I think.
Google her name for lots of background info (FD: she is my DIL).
Breakfast al fresco: Chilaquiles Verdes; thick, lean hickory smoked bacon; scrambled eggs; fr papaya, melon, mango; fr sq OJ; Altura Chiapas cafe.
Tonight: Margaritas; Grilled marinated rib eye steaks (from free range, hormone free Monterrey Angus) with roasted veggies. '03 Las Moras (AR) Cab-Shiraz Reserva.
M

mikemo, I'm drooling!!!!

kurieff---how do you do the fries with rosemary? Sounds delicious.

After taking the fries out of the deep fat fryer sprinkle them with kosher salt and then with dried rosemary. They're very good!

We roast sectioned red potatoes with olive oil, a few tablespoons of roasted chiles, and a bit of sea salt. Reasonably healthy.
M

Oh, and the fresh Rosemary from our roof herb garden - can't believe I forgot the best part.
M

We roast fingerling potatoes the same way. Delicious.