maison rustique Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 11 hours ago, small h said: Going to Costco tomorrow! Very excited. Yes, I am very basic. If you are into Indian breads, I highly recommend the porotta (like paratha) at Costco. I picked up a box last week and it is delicious. This is all that is left of the box so I can't show you the front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Brown-headed Cowbird American Robin Northern Cardinal house Sparrow Downy Woodpecker White-breasted Nuthatch And I spotted a bluebird on the deck yesterday. 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I'm another baby step nearer to being able to move out of this monstrous evil house. After months of fighting the insurance company and filing complaints with every place I could, I got my husband's life insurance a few weeks ago. I immediately requested to cash out my own policy because I do not want anyone to have to go through what I've gone through with these people. The check is in the mail already--I think the insurance company will be happy to be rid of me. At any rate, keeping it as cheerful as possible, my progress has been very slow with downsizing because of having a hip replacement and getting old right after my husband's death, so I had a serious meeting with my attorney and financial team last week. I am talking with my realtor and in another month or so will begin an earnest search for just the right place for me. I will take my time, as I expect it to be the last place I live unless I have to enter assisted living at some point. I will then move into the new place (easier to know what you can keep when you know where you are going and how much space you have). I have been talking with a friend who has a militaria auction business. He and his partner will come take the bulk of my antique militaria collection and children's uniforms and toys on consignment. I'll call in an estate sale company to clear out the rest and then put this place on the market. I finally feel like I can move forward. My husband's dementia (like many) caused him to put us into financial peril and I am no longer circling the drain. Folks, watch your loved ones carefully. If something seems "off" with the finances, jump right in and investigate. Don't wait until all the money is gone and you don't know where it went! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell101 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Always a highlight when the Jazzfest schedule comes out. Makes me happy o one hand and has me pulling my hair out with my other hand as there are so many tough choices as to who to see. There are 4 acts I want to see all playing at the same time on 1st Saturday..... Or 2nd Saturday, Pearl Jam vs Ledisi singing Nina Simone. https://www.nojazzfest.com/music-schedule/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I've been remiss in posting my birdie visitors, which is not to say I haven't had any. Just get busy and forget to post them. Here are last night's friends, including a new one for me--Eastern Phoebe!! American Robin Blue Jay White-throated Sparrow Eastern Phoebe Downy Woodpecker Northern Cardinal Brown-headed Cowbird American Crow Black-capped Chickadee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Northern Cardinal Brown-headed Cowbird House Sparrow American Crow Chipping Sparrow White-throated Sparrow A big day for sparrows!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 We had a few days of chilly/cold/wet weather so I wasn't out much. Last night was much nicer, so I captured these feathery friends: Brown-headed cowbird Carolina wren Northern Cardinal Blue Jay American Robin White-throated Sparrow Northern Flicker Black-capped Chickadee Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 It was a real show last night. Barred owls (who were either mating or had caught some supper--a real hootenanny) Black-capped Chickadee House Sparrow American Robin Brown-headed Cowbird Mourning Dove Carolina Wren Northern Cardinal American Crow And after dark, a raccoon fight on the deck. I had to open the window and lecture them on how to get along with each other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Tufted Titmouse Northern Cardinal European Starling House Sparrow White-throated Sparrow Mourning Dove House Finch Downy Woodpecker Chipping Sparrow Eastern Phoebe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Northern Cardinal American Robin American Crow Mourning Dove Tufted Titmouse White-throated Sparrow (He was really going to town!) Carolina Wren House Sparrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Same group as last night plus an Eastern Bluebird. Bluebirds just make me happy. Guess that's where the Bluebird of Happiness comes from. Ha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Barred Owl Downy Woodpecker Brown-headed Cowbird Carolina Wren Northern Cardinal House Sparrow American Robin American Crow White-throated Sparrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 American Robin House Sparrow Brown-headed Cowbird Mourning Dove Downy Woodpecker Northern Cardinal Carolina Wren House Finch Black-capped Chickadee White-throated Sparrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinghiale Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 MR’s birds are out East, too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 It has been so stormy/rainy off and on that I don't always get out to record and it does cut down on the number of birds out there. From last night just before it stormed: House Sparrow Northern Cardinal Eurasian Collared Dove (New!!!) American Robin White-breasted Nuthatch Carolina Wren Brown-headed Cowbird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 And on our one non-rainy day this week: Carolina Wren Red-bellied Woodpecker Brown-headed Cowbird Mourning Dove Downy Woodpecker House Sparrow Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Newbie!!) Gray Catbird (first one in a while) Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloviatrix Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I bought a new 8" non-stick frying pan for eggs. Oh my god, it's an absolute delight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 40 minutes ago, bloviatrix said: I bought a new 8" non-stick frying pan for eggs. Oh my god, it's an absolute delight! Reminds me of the similar pan our son bought for the country, on which he put an unremovable label that read, "This pan for EGGS ONLY!" Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell101 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, bloviatrix said: I bought a new 8" non-stick frying pan for eggs. Oh my god, it's an absolute delight! What did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 10 hours ago, voyager said: Reminds me of the similar pan our son bought for the country, on which he put an unremovable label that read, "This pan for EGGS ONLY!" Enjoy! Oh I have been through that; needing to hide the non-stick pan so nobody would use it to brown chicken in sugar or overcook rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloviatrix Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 9 hours ago, Mitchell101 said: What did you get? I bought a Tramontina. Nothing particularly fancy. The price was right and it's got some nice heft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 (edited) We just bought the 8, 10 & 12" two weeks ago. I liked the red handles. Edited May 1 by Steve R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 On 4/23/2024 at 5:04 PM, backyardchef said: My wife was just offered a managerial position at the Frick Collection. So proud of her and so excited! The Frick renovation has pushed it just about to the top of NYC must-visits again. I don't think anyone here needs to be told about the collection. Just a couple of tips: 1. It is very busy. If that drives you crazy maybe give it at least a couple of months. 2. Get a timed ticket. Walk-ins are allowed but were being quoted an hour-plus wait. 3. Leave plenty of time. Opening the second floor as gallery space just about doubles the size of the place. Walking up those stairs for the first time is certainly exciting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieL Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 This pan from Nordic Ware is our egg pan (though not egg-only). N adores it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relbbaddoof Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 7 hours ago, Steve R. said: We just bought the 8, 10 & 12" two weeks ago. I liked the red handles. Why? As far as I can tell, you only eat out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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