Hi Nams and Beth. I miss the old days of TKO - Todd, Luna, Larousse, Stph20. Ahhhhhhhhhh. Estrela. They were the days.

But all we get is a foggy stupid evil troll.

OK Pio - it's unanimous - the scissors, paper rock thing isn't cutting it.

nams,

I have no problem with the concept of volunteering. On the contrary. It's the motivation that bothers me at times. Some causes are truly "worth it" while others just seem questionable. But I am surrounded by your examples in this little bubble of existence in which I find myself. I do believe that some people tend to be volunteers because it is the only way they can see value in themselves. That is what bothers me more than anything else. We each have value and the fact that we cannot recognize that within ourselves without external validation is just very sad.

Certainly we all appreciate the validation of others. If someone tells me I'm fat, that makes me unhappy while if they tell me I look good, that makes me feel good. Simple case. But what if someone does tell me I'm fat, can I still be satisfied with myself? I believe I can.

Actually WW and I POJA on occasion her volunteering. She is a helpful person but sometimes she is too helpful. For example, both of us have helped out and organized parties for DD2's class at various events this year. Well they left for vacation a week before school ended and DD2's class was to have a party the very last day. Teacher asked WW if she could help with the party. WW was frantic trying to figure out how she could get everything done, who she could enlist for help (since she wouldn't be here), how she would have the time etc. I said maybe she could consider letting someone else take care of it - a thought which had never crossed her mind. We made an agreement. She would ask the teacher to move the party forward. If so, WW would do the party. If not, WW would leave it alone. WW didn't do the party. Besides, her volunteer work always costs me money since she invariably goes way over budget. She does do great parties though.

For me, I guess maybe I draw the line at volunteering for people who need help rather than people who just want help. For WW, I think she does it partly for her need for admiration. Even so, she is a very kind and giving person.

Oh and hey 2regret! I've been wondering how you were recovering. I hope everything is okay.

Todd,

If you are still lurking, tip the mariachis and have another Sol for me.

Okay so I need some help. WW has been away for two weeks now and I'm starting to get a little hungry. The cupboard is pretty bare. Does anyone have a recipe using water chestnuts, potato chips, maraschino cherries and bread & butter pickles? I've googled it but so far nothing.

Wait. Let me clarify. Does anyone have a recipe using NOTHING BUT water chestnuts, potato chips, maraschino cherries and bread & butter pickles?

Go to the store and buy a 12-14lb Butterball turkey. They're ever so easy to make [.5 hour at 325 degrees for every lb], and really good for you. It will also sustain you (turkey samiches, turkey dinners, etc.) until she returns.

Buy potatoes (to mash) and/or boxed stuffing to go with it. And, if you're like me, eat it with salsa instead of cranberries <gag>.

Jo

"Store"? What's that?

Okaaaay! So to answer your question, no, I have no recipes for the ingredients you have available. And if anyone does offer one, I strongly recommend you take some Malox and be in close proximity to the lu post-consumption.

Your Plan B <pun intended> should be to call the Pizza delivery dude. But that is really bad for your health, although undeniably nummers.

I'm still on the mission to lose 4.3cm. Pizza is off the table. Although since pork is not allowed here, pizzas are not nearly as tempting as they are in the USA. I have been thinking about calling Pizza Hut and having them meet me at the Hertz pick up counter in Houston with an extra large thin and crispy pork sausage and mushroom pizza. I've been dreaming about that pizza for a year. I wonder if they deliver to IAH. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Um Jo - you know Pio's in Saudi Arabia don't you?

Um BigK,

Thanks for REMINDING me.

I always eat healthy.

BUT, in honor of your craving and because I feel great empathy for your plight, I'm ordering a large thin and crispy sausage and mushroom pizza right now.

I'll let you know how it goes.

AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't know you are a pirate? How does being a pirate work in Saudi Arabia?

LOL Jo.

Bwhahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I might order one too - it's lunch time!!

You are evil. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

I am not. I was doing it for you. I thought you would be happy for me.

Wait, is that the door bell? Gotta go ...

Pleaaassse don't order up all the thin crust pork sausage and mushroom pizzas in the next three weeks. Pizza Hut might run out! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

I promise, I won't.

But, you should probably get buy-in from BK, he was doing it too.

I'm not worried about Australia. They use kangaroo meat anyway.

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What do they say when they order:

"I'll have a shroom & pineapple pizza with extra Roo, please"