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[Ben02]

Happy birthday @Ray--Opo

Take it easy.... if Opo let’s you

 

[Ben02]

Sorry for a Yankee such as myself-even after living in Virginia for 20 years I can't eat okra.

Does “Yankee” refer to people from a certain part of the US? I always thought it was a nickname for Americans in general.

 

[Yvonne G]

The UK referrs to all U.S.ers as "yanks" but here, a yankee is a northerner, or one who comes from a state that did not fight with the Confederates.

 

[Blackdog1714]

The UK referrs to all U.S.ers as "yanks" but here, a yankee is a northerner, or one who comes from a state that did not fight with the Confederates.

Spot on Yvonne. I was doing construction many years ago in Orange County Virginia. The wife's owner was speaking to us at lunch and when she heard me she asked where I was from. I said Richmond, she said no where you from "riginal" with a very counrty accent. When I said Ohio she said, "You damn yankee get off my property!" I called my supervisor and told I was not allowed on the property and he asked what I did to which my reply was "I was born in the wrong state!" He laughed and understood. Orange County is fairly old Virginia and not the good kind of old

 

[Maro2Bear]

For you “football” fans of the Euro persuasion, Manchester vs Norwich (City) is on now...

 

[Ben02]

Spot on Yvonne. I was doing construction many years ago in Orange County Virginia. The wife's owner was speaking to us at lunch and when she heard me she asked where I was from. I said Richmond, she said no where you from "riginal" with a very counrty accent. When I said Ohio she said, "You damn yankee get off my property!" I called my supervisor and told I was not allowed on the property and he asked what I did to which my reply was "I was born in the wrong state!" He laughed and understood. Orange County is fairly old Virginia and not the good kind of old

They still hold that grudge....wow

 

[Turtle girl 98]

They still hold that grudge....wow

People for some reason don't like letting grudges go..

 

[Maro2Bear]

Some of our Hardy Chicago figs have ripened up and two Persimmons were pretty much ready to pick as well.

If i don’t pick today, either the ants squirrels or ants will consider them a snack.

 

[Turtle girl 98]

Happy Saturday guys. I hope everyone has a fantastic day at sea. It is supposed to be 70 degrees here today. It's maybe 60 but it's nice [emoji3] God bless everyone.

 

[JoesMum]

For you “football” fans of the Euro persuasion, Manchester vs Norwich (City) is on now...

You have to say which Manchester team... there are two big teams.
In this case it’s the blues, Man City, rather than the reds, Man United

 

[JoesMum]

You have to say which Manchester team... there are two big teams.
In this case it’s the blues, Man City, rather than the reds, Man United

And for the record, Man City lost 3-2 which is an upset an excellent result for the neutrals

 

[Maro2Bear]

You have to say which Manchester team... there are two big teams.
In this case it’s the blues, Man City, rather than the reds, Man United

Agh yes. MC not MU!

 

[JoesMum]

My friend posted this on Whatsapp today...


After reading the comment it was so hard not to comment about carrots! [emoji23]

 

[Cathie G]

Good morning and Happy Saturday . We still have some major heat down here. It’s a nice 74 this morning headed for the upper 90’s again today. I’ve got a bridal shower for one of my “adopted” kids this morning in north Louisiana and then leaving straight from there to Kirby Arkansas for oHne of the last lake runs this year. Hubby left ahead of me yesterday. I’ve got to get all the critters settled in but we’ll be back tomorrow so it will be short n sweet hope everyone has a great weekend!

Have fun. Saphire is outside so I've got cheer. Arrow seems to be a bit better and Razberri appears to be her usual bumpona logamorph self...

 

[Cathie G]

I just cooked up a big pot of Collards a few days ago, but more than likely all that boiling (over 2 hours) cooked all the vitamins right outta' it! Ate the whole pot myself too. I LOVE collards and ham.

I've never tried okra. I like spinach. Never tried Kale. I'm not big on uncooked veg, and I'm not sure how much of the good stuff it maintains after cooking.

I eat tuna about once a week, but never salmon.

I'll do a little research. Thanks for the suggestions.

I read that cooked veggies are really better because we get the vitamins instead of just ruffage and a little vitamin c. We probably need both but I thought it was interesting that some of my favorites are high in d. I used to save the cooking water for soup and making bread but I don't cook like that everyday anymore. I'd probably feel better if I did.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Let me look at my to do list
Eat
Watch some college ball
Have a nap
Eat
Watch some more ball
Eat
Think about mowing the lawn...nope
Eat
Hahaha

Sounds like you had a great day!

 

[Ray--Opo]

I meant Not having okra is unamerican... lol.. and Nahhhhh, I was pickling long before Pickles came along [emoji23]

I figured I read it wrong. With you living in Texas

 

[Cathie G]

Sounds like you had a great day!

Sounds kinda like a tortoise to me...

 

[Cathie G]

Never tried okra ??? That’s unamerican! Do you like pickles? If so, put some fresh okra in pickling vinegar and add a couple tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette dressing.. add a little of your favorite seasoning and let it set in the fridge for a couple days.. then you’ll have a super healthy & enjoyable snack.. also really good with peeled and sliced garden cucumbers.. just not as nutritious

I've got to try that!!!

 

[Ray--Opo]

Happy birthday @Ray--Opo

Take it easy.... if Opo let’s you

Thanks Ben. I heard Opo moving around about 9am in his hide so I lifted the towel that covers the front at night. It took him another hr to walk out thru the plastic strips. He walked outside and grazed for an hr. When he stopped grazing and was persistent on going to the neighbor's yard. I brought him back in the porch and he devoured the mazuri. Then went to his hide in his outside enclosure. About 2 PM he came out grazed ate some greens. Took a 45 minute bath. Grazed in the yard and walked back into the porch ate some cactus and went into his nighttime hide. I got ready to go out for dinner around 4:30 . When we left he was in the back corner of the hide. That means he is done for the day. Put the towel down and repeat tomorrow.