The Little Things...

Great song!  Thank you Good Charlotte...and no, I am not a 15 year old, I just play one on television!  hahahaha It's all about the lighting, and makeup! :-)  Seriously though...at this point I am sure my neighbors hate me, as I have listened to it non-stop for the past hour.  Oh well...I am quite certain that any minute now Joel Madden will be knocking on my door with a proposal.  Again, I jest.  I enjoy using this forum to throw out unrealistic marriage proposals to hot rock stars.  But between you and I, I would totally beat Nicole Richie in an arm wrestling match...  Just saying..  Here we go!

My point this evening, aside from food are little things.  I love miniature things and I have a ton.  Case in point...my little Lodge skillet featured in last evening's blog.  However, it does not stop with that...Check it out!!...

Little Forks are the bee's knees...totally!

And who couldn't just love, love, love a mini pitcher....mini mushroom fork included!

This is my little washing machine.  It is used only to wash my bras.  Hahahahahha.  Just kidding....not really.  Sad, I know.... :-)

My little ball of peacefulness...she knows how we roll around here in these parts...she's just taking one for the team, being 'little' that is!  What a gal!

Moving along....we did things like cooking and such...  E.V. was over-zealous, as usual...

"Hello, Everyone!  Mama really isn't THAT scary...well maybe just a tad...but you didn't hear that from ME!"

So, yeah...this is for you...Although I had a ton, and this is no exaggeration, of free time, I made a sandwich.  Originally it was going to be one of the original Primanti Brothers sandwiches, but I couldn't deal with the grease of the fries....so it is that, minus fries.  Quite tasty if you ask me..but I'm sure you're not asking.  You've learned by now.  :-)

Famous Pittsburgh sandwich...  I know I assured you I would be better with the lighting..but I suppose I'm just a disappointment.  I'm still working on it.  I'm a slow learner, what can I say?!?!  Although I did not pretend to be a witch with the side of Bugles, if that is any consolation!  hahahahaha

This blog is dedicated to anyone who has ever been called a freak...The little things, the little things, they just won't go away!  And they won't...I won't allow it!   Stay tuned...tomorrow will be even better..although I'm sure you're thinking that cannot possibly happen! :-)  Again, I jest...Bad habit to break I suppose.Have a terrific evening!!

Show me, show me, show me how you do that trick...

We slept in today until 11.  I'm just ashamed.  We never, ever, ever do that!  Don't tell anyone..again we have reputations to protect!  E.V. was a little ball of peacefulness on the couch...she is learning to love the couch!

"Mama...will you join me on the couch...it is sooo comfy!"

E.V. and I were quite productive today!  Who wouldn't be after that much sleep?  We took a mature turn for the better after last evening, being all responsible and stuff.  It's just not quite as fun, is it?  At least the apartment is clean and laundry is finished.  The car would be much happier, but it appears as though every single car owner in the Portland-metro area felt the need to wash a car.  Oh, well...there's always tomorrow.

Oh, I have a helpful household tip which I feel the need to share...  Shall I present my greatest invention yet....

The Portland 'Iron'

This is how you get the crease out of hem-lines on wrinkled shorts...however, you shouldn't be in eager to wear said article of clothing, it requires 24 hours of being squished by a tremendously heavy object.  I am filled with helpful household hints!  Like you didn't already know that though!  I'm like the Bear Grylls of apartment living!  BTW..you can fix absolutely anything with Gorilla glue or duct tape.  I speak from experience.  Experience people...

As for being productive, we walked the Ash Creek Trail.  E.V. loved it!  There were tons of things to sniff!!

"Quit staring at me, Mama...I just wanna sniff some trees and leaves and plants and stuff....I don't need the pressure."

I backed off as any reasonable individual would do and we headed home where I began my dinner prep.  It involved mayonnaise, and lots of it.....she was happy to clean out the empty container for recycling.  She is SO Portland!  hahahaha

"Mama, mayo is sooo great!  Look at what a great job I did of making it super-clean!'

Now I did not take before photos of the un-cooked food.  They didn't warrant the attention...  A raw potato is just that...raw and unattractive...as is crab...  however the final meal was quite delicious!  Oh well, It's really, real food.  You can't beat that!

Dungeness crab cakes with spicy mustard aioli, Old Bay roasted potato wedges and slaw.

Doesn't the mini Lodge skillet just melt your heart???!!!???  It did mine...so precious!!! 

I had every intention of eating earlier..so by the time I was finished, I was losing daylight (as you can see from the photo)...So I apoligize.  It was all E.V.'s fault.  We probably made 37 trips outside.  I have no idea why she felt the need.  Perhaps if I would have had a dog version of the Stadium Pal, we would have been set.  Ever read and or hear the David Sedaris story regarding said Stadium Pal???  If not, totally worth looking into.  Absolutely HI-larious, yet he is absolutely HI-larious!

I thank you, readers, for your support..and hope you will tune in tomorrow.  We're off for a mature, non-adventurous evening of Entourage...I'm almost done!  A bittersweet statement to say the least.  Have a terrific evening!



SWF GGW. Portland Edition!

Yay for Friday!!  Typically E.V. and I party like rock-stars on Friday nights.  I would imagine that is a little known fact to most others.  We're rather private about the entire situation.  We use fake id's and disguises, like wigs and such.  But only when we go out in public.  In the privacy of our own apartment however, pretty much anything goes.  And let me tell you, tonight was no exception!  It was a long week, so we were anxious for the outrageousness to begin.  I think it was due mostly from the inspiration of my spectacular, delicious, not to mention unforgettable meal.  I really out-did myself, but then again that should be expected by now.  teehee..not really.  Oh, it's so hard to be humble...Are you ready????  Can you take this suspense????  Alright....

Thank YOU, 7-11!!

I failed to make it to the store...so we splurged on delicious Bugles!  We have one right down the street.  Sooo convenient!  One cannot argue their salty goodness!

E.V. was thrilled with the thought!  She nearly tackled me to the ground when I opened up the bag...

"Mama, I love, love, love Bugles.  Hurry it up.  I'm starving!!"

I, too, was starving.  I haven't had a thing to eat all day.  Chances are we will overindulge and eat the entire bag.  I'm not ashamed to make such confession.  They will be a nice treat while we sit on the couch watching Entourage.  Just the three of us!

He gets to sit next to me on the couch, but it was only after he promised to keep his hands to himself.  Attempting to put his hand on my knee results in immediate expulsion.  I've explained I'm not that kind of girl!  We'll see how the evening goes...

Before we all called it a day and retreated to the couch...I thought it would be entertaining to have some amusement with our Bugles.

Can you even begin to guess which path was chosen?????

Yep, for once I wanted to be the majority!  My maniacal witch laugh was unquestionably the very best!  There I go again, being humble!  As I said, it's a difficult job but we all need to do our part!

I recall it being much easier to do the whole Bugle witch-finger thing as a kid...but that was before I had man-hands.  However, I did manage to pull it off, kinda-sorta...

E.V. was not as eager to take part in running around the apartment acting like a witch.  I feel as though she may have been a tad bit mortified.  On the other hand, I took all precautions...the blinds were pulled, the doors closed...making it impossible for anyone to witness!

"Mama, I can't eve bear to watch.  I'll open my eyes when you're finished.  You look like a fool!  Not to mention, you REALLY need to get out of this apartment more often!"  She has absolutely no sense of adventure sometimes.  Total stick-in-the-mud.

I, on the otherhand had a howling good time...well maybe kinda-sorta...  Being a Bugle-fingered witch isn't all that bad, but I will keep my day job and promise to only act like a witch a couple of times a year. :-)

Speaking of witch fingers, since I didn't actually cook tonight, which is what I should have been doing, but I wasted my evening away running around here pretending to be a witch.  Perhaps I should re-think my priorities.  hahahaha.  I wanted to share the Spooky Witch Finger Cookies I made for Halloween the other year.

They were delicious, and looked like witch fingers!  It's all about the almond fingernails. :-)

I did do something productive this evening, in-between being a Bugle-fingered witch.  I planned my meal for tomorrow.  It'll be much better than Bugles, maybe...My witch fingers are crossed!

Thanks for joining a couple of SWF GGW...spooky witch-fingered girls gone wild!  It was enormously entertaining...I'm off to eat some more Bugles!  Hope your Friday night was just as crazy as ours!!

The Cat's Meow!

No, really they do.  Meow and meow and meow....to what did you think I was referring???  heehee..  I'm strictly referring to the cats....maybe!  It's Thursday, that means it was my night with the cats at PetSmart.  There was a new one...quite a cutie!  And I am most definitely an expert in the cutie department.  Ask anyone...I know my stuff.  I have an unoffical degree in dectecting cuteness..a gift perhaps...

I don't even know the name...it didn't have a name tag anywhere...and I am only calling it an it because with cats it's too hard to tell, unless you've been professionally trained to make these sort of determinations.  I, however, am not.

This one reminded me of my two little sweeties...but they are living at the house.  It was best, as it is too dangerous here and they love the yard.  And I was their least favorite.  Go figure!  Fickle cats!  Hi, Scout and Jem..in case you're reading!  But, I am no dead-beat mom...I send my cat support faithfully each month so they are well taken care of.

Here is one of the most precious cats around....she has a name, and a brother, however it escapes me at the moment.

        "I'm pretty sneaky!!!  And I like to trip people, but I'm super-duper friendly!"

So all went well, only one cat was partially squished.  My-bad, but I'm getting better!  Probably the WORST thing was when I accidentally walked into the men's bathroom by mistake.  I am still uncertain as to whom was more mortified..me or the guy utilizing the facilities.  I just may never be the same.  We can leave it at that. This is a family-friendly blog... :-)

Oh, so someone was the fortunate recipient of a bath and nail trim.  And, no, it was not me..it's only Thursday.  I reserve that for Saturday nights.  hahahaha.  Not really...well, maybe!  So E.V. received a special treat..since I never provide special treats, I'm sooo neglectful!

"Hey, Mama..check out my nails and shiny coat.  Don't I smell divine!"  It was much needed...trust me.  We share a bed, so I notice these types of things.  I will mention that I use the term 'share' quite loosely.  In all actuality it's more 75%-25%, in her favor of course. 

We ventured into the thriving metropolis today, although it's not as fun as it might sound.  It was the weekly work luncheon.  I still am unable to conclude whether actually working, or talking about said work is worse.  After all, telecom is THE most sensational and astounding career choice....not like being a model or something.  I'm sure that type of career just sooo substandard.  And boring...enormously dull.  But we did get out of the house, thereby shedding our hermit image..if only briefly.  It's a total work in progress....or WIP...for the acronym fans such as myself.  teehee....or shall I say LOL.

Bearing in mind we didn't get home until after 8pm.  It is apallingly late for us both.  But we secretly are nerds, don't let on to anyone else.  I do not want to destroy my reputation...we are really the Cat's Pajamas...that's my story and I'm sticking to it!  Well, getting back on track, I did have a track when I began this paragraph.  Wait...remain calm, it will come to me in a moment..I just know!  Oh, yeah!  My meal!  That's the notion of this blog in the first place...

The feast.  No, scratch that...feast is just not really what should, by any means, be used to describe tonight.  I was more like MacGyver in the kitchen..  If I would have had a rubber band, a paper clip, some post-it notes and a stick of gum...I totally would have been able to hotwire a car, rob a bank and pick a lock!  Maybe..  But I'm a model citizen...well except for that one time in college, oh, and that other time in 2006...Again, just kidding... I profusely apologize for the interruption.  I am sure you are awaiting with bated breath (or baited breath if you're a fish) for the meal...I'm a 'pun' kinda gal..ask anyone.  tisk..tisk and tee hee...

BC chicken from a PC chick...hahahahaha....Seriously, blue cheese chicken (I luckily found some in the freezer) with pasta.  Not too bad...but nothing that would rock your world...but that is not something to which I could relate....nope....  not one single iota!  hahahahahaha.  No, I had to make something, as the olives from my martini would not sustain me until tomorrow...  Go figure! :-)

I will forewarn you...if I do not make it to the market tomorrow, the featured 'dish' will be croutons, mayonnaise, capers and pretzel sticks.  Doesn't that just sound heavenly!!??!!  Maybe some frozen peas.  One's mouth should be watering right about now!  It'll be a low point in my culinary history, low I say...even lower than the DOW...and THAT is bad...and low....

I have Vincent Chase and a paltry television set awaiting my arrival in the living room...the screen can't be much bigger than my Crackberry...but it will do for now...  I can't let them down...well, especially Vincent.  grrrr.  Talk about the Cat's Meow.  hahahahahaha.  No, I am realistic about such things....  Billie Joe would totally ask me out before Vincent would!  hahahahaha.  Actually, I would imagine there would be a fist-fight of sorts over who got to take me home...but surely that is just my vivid imagination...There you have it tonight folks....two gals maintaining a genuine existence all by ourselves....one day at a time!  And one of us has nice nails! ;-)  But it's not me!!  Talk about making sacrifices!  Yeah, and if you didn't know...in my free time I'm a martyr.  tee-triple-hee...  Thanks for tuning in...

B.L.T - T. = OMG....a tribute...

Tonight's blog is dedicated to Dad.  Today is his birthday and I so very much wish he were here to celebrate.  I wanted to use this opportunity to re-live some of the special moments....mostly special because they are rather dated, you'll understand as you see the photos.  I don't have a lot of them, I dug through my boxes this afternoon to hunt some down.  I was not disappointed....And after the tour, we'll move onto my meal!

My 6th birthday.....I remember my Mom had to distract me at the mall while Dad snuck off to buy that guitar for my birthday.  (Be sure and check out the high-tech TV and stereo in the background...AND the train wall paper.  Hahahahahaha.  The '70's :-)

Shall we move onto the '80's.  One would think it could NOT get much worse, but it really, really does!

Judging by the size of my hair, my dad's sweater, my mom's Sally Jesse Raphael glasses and my sister's side pony-tail, this had to have been Christmas circa 1988-89.  I'll have you know, it took 8 cans of Aqua Net each day to maintain that 'hair.'  What a motley crew!  hahahahaha.

Moving along....You thought the '80's were bad....let me tell you something.  The '90's were JUST as bad, if not worse...

Easter 1994.  I can tell by my 'look.'  All black and back in the days when the cute little skater boys wore big pants..now they all wear skinny jeans.  Guys, here's a little female advice, do NOT under any circumstance what-so-ever wear skinny jeans.  You can't pull them off!  And there is a reason my mother and I no longer try to sport the long-hair look, and we leave the coloring up to professionals.  They are professionals for a reason!  Seriously, the hair is a perfect example of why there are some things you should just not try at home...

Fast forward to a new decade.  As hopeful as one might be, things really didn't improve.  We must just be slow learners...Summer 2005-06ish...

I remember this visit home, because it was one of few that my sister and I traveled together..and I remember Dad gave us each cash in little finger puppets for our birthdays.  It was pretty sweet.  It was also a period in time in which I was into fake toenails.  Yes, they make them, but again, this is something you should not try at home.  Get a pedicure, and again, leave it up to the professionals!  For months, my mom was finding fake toenails all over the place.  They just randomly fall off.  Oh, and my sister and I went to a friend's house, where I fell down the stairs, leaving about 9 fake toenails behind.  I'm still cringing!  Fake Toenails=Regret, shame and disappointment.

Here is my parent's visit to Oregon from 2006.  The acquisition of the tree was quite a story!

This tree is brand new..purchased by my dad.  My mom and I broke the old tree.  There is also a reason one should not have a martini at 6am.  It can cause you to break trees.  Again, we are a perfect example.  hahahahaha

Then there was a time when my parents came out to visit over Christmas.  This must have been back in 2007...

In case you were wondering...no trees were injured or broken during this visit...

The following year I returned for a Memorial Day visit.  It was a hoot.  We even golfed!

                                

In between, there was a surprise 60th party for my dad...we were the surprise :-)

Surprise, Dad!  He was super excited to see us.  It was a hoot!  Im the giant on the right.  My sister got the brains...I got the height....just kidding..but she DID get the brains.... :-)

Fast forward....My meal this evening was going to be a re-creation of the meal I made back in 2008 for my parent's anniversary.  However, I am alone and had neither the time, nor the effort.  Lame...I know.  Had I had a guest, things would have been different.  I searched and searched, and actually found a copy of the original menu I created.  I like to be all fancy-pants...that's how I roll.  hahahahaha

That photo...early '80's.  Again, they were not kind to anyone....I'll let you have fun on your own with this hilarious shot! Pointing out all that is hilarious with this photo is like shooting fish in a barrel.  hahahahahaha.

The walk down memory lane ended with a simple and delicious meal!  If there is one thing my dad loved, it was bacon.  That and french toast.  He always raved and raved about Portland bacon.  I was lacking 99.9% of the ingredients for french toast..so I made a BLT and Fries!  He liked fries, too.  Extra crispy!

It was pretty yummy.  To make it a little more fancy, I used the cookie cutter for the bread.  Clever...I know, I know...(can I get a little finger clap??  anyone??  anyone???)

It may not rock your world, but then again, it is Wednesday...not Monday.  Hahahahaha.  However, it worked!

E.V. was interested in my sandwich.  She loves bacon.

"Mama, where is MY B.L.T?  Make it snappy!"

Of course she did not get her own...but she did get leftovers..which made her so happy.  We then headed to the park where she could roll around in the grass and chill.  As usual, we're just a couple of crazy gals out on the prowl in Portland.  We could be the Blues Sisters...instead!  I have awesome sunglasses..I'm sure they make dog sunglasses..  It's all coming together!!  People should watch out.  There's no telling what exciting things we may do next.  Well, we were discussing it earlier, and we just might make a log cabin out of Q-tips.  No final decision has been made..but we're bored....and I have an entire box of the things..If it turns out, I will be sure and capture it with my camera. :-)

 After a roll in the grass we returned to our sweat-box.  Felix, the fan, isn't exactly doing his job well.  He's falling to pieces, literally...but I would imagine it's mostly my part.  Let's just say it is probably a good thing that I do NOT work on an assembly line.

Before I depart...I wanted to make one minor complaint.  I know, I know...I am not one that EVER complains about anything.  ahahahahha....but some jerk-face stole the change out of the console of my vehicle.  Seriously...the risk-reward ratio is so lame...I had like $1.50..mostly nickels and dimes.  Oh, they did take a pen.  Perhaps they were in a hurry to write a letter to someone and they were going to use the money to buy a stamp???  I'm sure it was someone from the ghetto-plex up the street.  I did leave a post-it on my console, letting the next thief know the change was gone...except for three pennies and a tape measure.  They can have all...it's not as though I go around measuring things on a regular basis.  I was also thinking that perhaps I would fill said console with dollar bills, but underneath put out some mouse traps...then 'snap!'  They'd be sorry.  Jerk-faces.  If you're going to rummage through my vehicle, at least take my recycling with you.

We are both quite grateful you were able to join us this evening..and I hope the post wasn't too long...I wanted to do something special, because Dad was special.  I hope you enjoyed!  Go make a B.L.T. and it's even better minus the T.  It may not rock your world..but it's pretty darn close! :-)  Happy Birthday, Dad!  I miss you more than words can express!  And, I'd totally give you a big, long hug if I could.  

Vertically Challenged Stew...or soup...your call!

I found this recipe ages ago on foodandwine.com.  It is not a typical summer dish, but I had short ribs that needed to be used.  However, to be PC, because I am just SOO PC...they are vertically challenged.  Not to mention, I have a 'thing' for acronyms.  SHP's, HP's, ASAP, PITA's, you name it, I'm all over it!  I also had an inner desire to utilize this recipe.  Looking back, I totally would have made some homemade pasta...but it is a weekday, and I do have a day job...Also, I would have delved into the difference between stew and soup...but that just seemed to be boring...Sort of like C-SPAN...you want to be informed, but watching it for more than five mintues...YAWN and double YAWN.  I actually read an article that a cable company...who shall remain nameless for legal purposes, would use C-SPAN to entice their 'not so willing to pay' customers into paying, by shutting off cable and only broadcasting previously said channel..

Anyway,  I  should also address my pride and joy....E.V...then move along to the food thing..After all, It's what I do best.  Hahahaha.  And we need to adhere to said agenda!  Well, an argument could be presented with that statement, so perhaps I should tone things down just a tad.....regarding what I do best, that is!

Treats were around tonight...  Courtesy of the pet store.   I'll give a shout out to Western Pet Supply!  E.V. really knows how to work someone.  I am totally taking her along with me the next time I need to buy a vehicle or if I am pullled over for speeding.  She would TOTALLY talk us out of a ticket....Sundresses and mini-skirts just don't cut it...I've lost my touch I suppose :-)

"Mama, these treats are heavenly...why don't you give out treats like these...."  I try Sweet Pea, I try...

So where was I....I was so caught up in the excitement I lost track of my purpose..and I DO have a purpose...relevant or not...it is a purpose.  Which is better than having a porpoise.  I've been to Sea World..they are quite needy.  I really wouldn't want one of those..

Here are the veggies for my vertically challenged stew...

Carrots, potatoes, parsnips, mushrooms, onions...and my love....that's the 'secret' ingredient.  Hahahahha.  Only my family can appreciate my affection for 'secret' ingredient.  It may sound enticing...however, when your are 10..you don't necessarily make the best food decisions...so secret ingredients usually equated to 'YUCK!'

  BUT Not this time!  I'm a 'seasoned' secret-ingredient contributor....I've been on the streets...I've seen the carnage...I know the drill..and I have a million other of these in my arsenal.  haahhahahah.  not really.  I'm like the dog...all talk...

Can't complain about my stew...and, again, I use that term quite loosely...I wasn't about to use my 'Google-Fu' to educate all on stews/soups, as previously discussed...but.... we're calling this a stew...for the sake of argument..  You'll just thank me tomorrow...and if I can keep you away from C-SPAN, you'll thank me even more...perhaps erect a shrine in my honor, or name something after me.  I'm a humble gal....it doesn't take much..just make it interesting!  An ice sculpture, a plot of land...a mountain,..  I could go on and on...a mathematical equation...a porpoise??  I'm not picky..in case you were concerned...

Alright...I have gone on long enough..Make a stew or a soup or whatever your fridge calls out to you...It will fill your belly and boggle your mind.  But only in a good way!...especially if you trek the vertically challenged territory...  Ummm  Yum!

 

Early (very) AM Work-outs Rock Your World!

Again...on this you just really, really...and I'll say it again, really need to trust me.  It gets the blood pumping, the heart racing and does a body good!  The ABSOLUTE best way to start the day...especially a depressing Monday.  I have a feeling this is going to be a spectacular week.  AND before you know it, I will have that J-Lo booty I always dreamed about!

"Mama, I have NO idea why you would complain.  Your booty is perfect!"  I am quite skeptical of anything she says...she'll say anything for a biscuit.  You can't trust a sneak! 

Invigorated, and quite motivated from earlier mentioned activities... we ventured to the dog park. It was a very nice moment...it allowed E.V. to enjoy the beautiful weather...a day like today is why I totally love, love, love Portland!

"Mama..you got the camera???  Are you capturing this moment???  I know you...so you'd better be doing something of the sort!  I'm a busy gal and I don't have all day to sit around posing for you!"

Again...what a drama queen...when will this ever end!  After the park adventure, we found ourselves back at the apartment...which allowed E.V. to enjoy her new bone.

                 "Mama, this bone rocks my world!" 

                        I know what you're saying Sweet Pea...I know what you're saying!

Eventually we moved onto a nice dinner.  My time was not as flexible as it was this weekend..however, I did find time to roast my red pepper...Isn't is pretty??

A little withered...but wouldn't you be after 36 hours under a broiler.  My stove is so sub-standard I could scream!  Where is a fire-breathing dragon when you need one???  Hello??  Puff???  Are you available???  Puff???  Note to self....ISO a Magic Dragon...inquire within. :-)

Along with my roasted pepper, I included some additional veggies as well as some garlic and pearl-sized mozzarella.  As you all know, I totally live on the edge..and this dish absolutely SCREAMS edgy..hahahhahaha..not really.  It screams economical (aka cheap and lazy)...   But if I say it enough, it just might become true!  Oh, so here are the other 'stars' of my dish.....

Can I get a shout out for.....zucchini, roasted red peppers, yellow squash, basil, garlic and mozzarella.  They are soooo touched by your interest...so you'd better act interested, or else :-)  You don't want to hurt their feelings....  They walk out, I'm toast...

no meal, no nothing!  My reputation would be destroyed!  ahahahahaha.

Alright...so allow me to introduce....Capellini ala Lesley....otherwise known as pasta mixed with whatever your lame, too-lazy-to-go-to-the-market-for-more-groceries self has around the house.. Surprisingly, it was quite tasty!  Magic.  Absolute magic.  It'll rock your world...and trust me...I know what that is ALL about.

Dinner is served...

Perhaps my description was sort of an embellishment..but I need to heighten the attractiveness whenever possible.  It's that important...just ask E.V.!

"I agree with everything, Mama...Just please allow me some peace in the cool grass!"

Again, have a terrific week...I know I will..and be sure and go cook something!  It does a body good! Thanks as always for joining us...as does E.V., but she is a little pre-occupied.  Have a fantastic evening!!