inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Nov 7, 2017 15:23:49 GMT -6
Thanks for all the support regarding Maddie. I know it's not the end of the world. I just thought I'd lucked out and not passed that bad gene on from earlier tests. I know her hearing can't be too bad yet because conversationally she does fine. My hearing got progressively worse over time though. It could have been a bad test, but hearing loss goes back 3 known generations, so that's what I'm preparing for.
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Nov 7, 2017 15:27:47 GMT -6
Okay stupid question maybe. I bought fresh sweet potato fries tonight and put them in the oven for over 35 minutes and they where still soggy. This happens all the time, how do I get them crisp?! Help me please! Do you coat them with cornstarch before mixing them with olive oil? They also need to be in a single layer, so no overlapping. You can also try turning on the broiler for 3-5 min after you bake them for 30 min.
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nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Nov 7, 2017 15:31:16 GMT -6
Okay stupid question maybe. I bought fresh sweet potato fries tonight and put them in the oven for over 35 minutes and they where still soggy. This happens all the time, how do I get them crisp?! Help me please! Do you coat them with cornstarch before mixing them with olive oil? They also need to be in a single layer, so no overlapping. You can also try turning on the broiler for 3-5 min after you bake them for 30 min. Did the last thing, well I put the under the grill in the oven, but I guess you mean the same thing. I haven’t used cornstarch before, just lightly coat them?
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joelies
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Post by joelies on Nov 7, 2017 15:32:52 GMT -6
Shutterfly just sent me my weekly "Remember this from x years ago" email, complete with the pics my SIL took of us 2 years ago for our Christmas cards. It's DH, Colin, and invisibly pregnant me hanging out in our backyard. I just cannot with Colin's little 2 year old face! He's going to be so confused when I smother him at pick-up today.
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kim22
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Post by kim22 on Nov 7, 2017 15:41:18 GMT -6
DC just sent a note out that strep is going around. Yay. Sometimes I wish they just didn't tell me that stuff. It stresses me out to get those notes.
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klong11
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Post by klong11 on Nov 7, 2017 15:44:30 GMT -6
DC just sent a note out that strep is going around. Yay. Sometimes I wish they just didn't tell me that stuff. It stresses me out to get those notes. Now I'm going to be stressing that each and every little "off" thing Cadence does is because she is getting sick.
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cagoldi
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Post by cagoldi on Nov 7, 2017 15:50:21 GMT -6
Okay stupid question maybe. I bought fresh sweet potato fries tonight and put them in the oven for over 35 minutes and they where still soggy. This happens all the time, how do I get them crisp?! Help me please! I think they are always nasty unless air-fried or deep-fried.
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mwhip
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Post by mwhip on Nov 7, 2017 16:03:59 GMT -6
nam2013 would it help to soak them in water prior to baking? I did this with regular potatoes this weekend to make fries and the recipe said soaking them took out starch, resulting in more crispiness.
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mwhip
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Post by mwhip on Nov 7, 2017 16:04:51 GMT -6
mwhip my PatPat order finally came! It has been just about a month since I ordered. It looks like everything should fit. My pajamas seem a little small, but they should work for a Christmas pic. I'll probably steal DHs since he won't wear them for anything but the picture. They are all cute tho! I'm glad they arrived on time and your experience is much better than mine was! Maybe they've had enough complaints, they're getting better with their sizing.
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Nov 7, 2017 16:04:53 GMT -6
Do you coat them with cornstarch before mixing them with olive oil? They also need to be in a single layer, so no overlapping. You can also try turning on the broiler for 3-5 min after you bake them for 30 min. Did the last thing, well I put the under the grill in the oven, but I guess you mean the same thing. I haven’t used cornstarch before, just lightly coat them? coat them in the cornstarch and shake off the excess. Then add the oil & seasoning to them. IME sweet potato fries never crisp as well as regular fries when you use the oven.
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nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Nov 7, 2017 16:26:27 GMT -6
My SIL (the one that eats crackers for me) just gave birth to a baby boy. First name is weird (German beer brand). Middle name is male version of DD’s middle name, an odd choice in my book. Third (yes third...) is my h’ first name, also a weird choice ...
Pdq
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Nov 7, 2017 16:49:55 GMT -6
Conferences went well. She was very impressed with H’s manners which made me feel like I must be doing something right. I also learned that there are 2 students in her class that don’t speak any English at home. One sits next to H and she helps him with stuff a lot is what the teacher said.
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guster
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Post by guster on Nov 7, 2017 16:55:02 GMT -6
Conferences went well. She was very impressed with H’s manners which made me feel like I must be doing something right. I also learned that there are 2 students in her class that don’t speak any English at home. One sits next to H and she helps him with stuff a lot is what the teacher said. What a great report! You must have beamed hearing how sweet she is.
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guster
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Post by guster on Nov 7, 2017 16:57:22 GMT -6
Josie just told me that her nighttime "thing" is to look at the cozy elephants on her blanket when she gets sad at night. I asked her why she got sad and she said bc we're not together at night. It was really sweet and sincere, and made me incredibly nostalgic for her baby days.
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Nov 7, 2017 17:08:23 GMT -6
Josie just told me that her nighttime "thing" is to look at the cozy elephants on her blanket when she gets sad at night. I asked her why she got sad and she said bc we're not together at night. It was really sweet and sincere, and made me incredibly nostalgic for her baby days. +trtlcrzy
Aw. You must be so proud of your sweet girls.
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Post by melaniesue on Nov 7, 2017 17:10:14 GMT -6
Re: gray hair. I️ have so so much. Really started getting them after I️ had Carter. Now it’s bad. I️ color my hair but only once or twice a year bc I’m always broke. I️ really need to do it before the holidays though
Also, I️ posted on the private board.
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Post by wineallthetime on Nov 7, 2017 17:19:17 GMT -6
DC just sent a note out that strep is going around. Yay. I picked up L on Friday and there was a note that strep, HFM and pink eye were all going around her room. It's not a big room...
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klong11
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Post by klong11 on Nov 7, 2017 17:48:23 GMT -6
DC just sent a note out that strep is going around. Yay. I picked up L on Friday and there was a note that strep, HFM and pink eye were all going around her room. It's not a big room... I asked Cadence who was out sick and she said no one and for me to stop talking about it. She isn't the friendliest right after school.
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wedding
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Post by wedding on Nov 7, 2017 17:58:24 GMT -6
Catching up. I'm sorry inthekitty. I hope her hearing loss isn't too bad. tgrimes I've had gray hair for years. Also Happy Birthday to H!
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wedding
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Post by wedding on Nov 7, 2017 17:59:59 GMT -6
Good day at work. Got a ton done. Also had a pretty good lunch. We are hiring a urinalysis tech cagoldi. You literally observe offenders giving urine samples and look at their junk to make sure they don't have a device to give a false sample. You want it?
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kim22
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Post by kim22 on Nov 7, 2017 18:02:49 GMT -6
Good day at work. Got a ton done. Also had a pretty good lunch. We are hiring a urinalysis tech cagoldi. You literally observe offenders giving urine samples and look at their junk to make sure they don't have a device to give a false sample. You want it? Omg what does something like that pay?
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kim22
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Post by kim22 on Nov 7, 2017 18:03:13 GMT -6
DC just sent a note out that strep is going around. Yay. I picked up L on Friday and there was a note that strep, HFM and pink eye were all going around her room. It's not a big room... Sounds like a game of "would you rather."
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inthekitty
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Post by inthekitty on Nov 7, 2017 18:19:37 GMT -6
Good day at work. Got a ton done. Also had a pretty good lunch. We are hiring a urinalysis tech cagoldi . You literally observe offenders giving urine samples and look at their junk to make sure they don't have a device to give a false sample. You want it? Omg what does something like that pay? Not enough.
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wedding
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Post by wedding on Nov 7, 2017 18:47:28 GMT -6
Good day at work. Got a ton done. Also had a pretty good lunch. We are hiring a urinalysis tech cagoldi. You literally observe offenders giving urine samples and look at their junk to make sure they don't have a device to give a false sample. You want it? Omg what does something like that pay? About $32,000. It is a stepping stone job to get into the system really. Our last guy just got hired as a Probation Officer. You learn a lot in there!
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chrisy01
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Post by chrisy01 on Nov 7, 2017 18:52:30 GMT -6
My world was just rocked in a bad way at work today. I'll write more later.
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Post by snoopmommymom on Nov 7, 2017 19:18:26 GMT -6
I can’t with this grey hair talk. The top of my head has gone completely white. I kid you not. I have to dye it every 6-7 weeks but even then the last two weeks are embarrassing because i literally have a white part. Apparently the back of my head isn’t very grey. I’m lucky to only have it front and center where everyone looks. Lol.
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Post by snoopmommymom on Nov 7, 2017 19:19:43 GMT -6
inthekitty i hope she doesn’t have severe hearing loss. klong11 I hope nothing is wrong. When will you see a rheumatologist?
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Post by snoopmommymom on Nov 7, 2017 19:20:05 GMT -6
My world was just rocked in a bad way at work today. I'll write more later. I hope everything is ok
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suza
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Post by suza on Nov 7, 2017 19:20:28 GMT -6
I have a lot of grey hair. Thank god for highlights. Happy birthday to your little guy tgrimes!
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guster
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Post by guster on Nov 7, 2017 19:22:01 GMT -6
@chrissy01, I hope everything is alright.
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