CHIT CHAT in VOLTVILLE

[cindycated]

Are you soaking the dry beans overnight with a touch of baking soda? Fixes the, er, methane situation and the beans do cook faster. Then cook them in a crockpot or on the stove.

Oh, cool! Baking soda! The only tip I've gotten so far was to parboil them for about 5-10 minutes the night before, turn the heat off, leave them there to soak overnight, rinse and renew the water, then cook them for about an hour. Does that sound right? Sorry, I've spent the first 50 years of my life living on fast food and take-out. Can't do canned beans either, cuz they're too salty for me. But too broke to buy a slow cooker or a cast iron/ceramic pot. Have to figure it out with just a regular old stainless steel pot and a hotplate...Ghetto Gourmet, if you will...

 

[cindycated]

Don't feel bad, before I found about about it I used to go to the last page and backtrack till I got to where I left off....then go forward again to read the posts.

I had a post it stuck on my screen with the last page number that I read!
That was UNCLE that changed our lives forever. Thanks Uncle! You da man!

 

[cindycated]

DITTO, except with a not so good memory (I suffer from a bad case of CRS) I tend to not remember where it was I last left off and with the "reply with quote feature" I always seem to find some post I missed even though I read the rest of the page? But this should help.

"Reply With Quote" is awesome, because you can just look at the quote you're replying to, click on the blue box with the arrows next to the poster's name, and it'll bounce you back to that post! Then you can just continue on with your reading.

 

[awsum140]

I just check my "settings" tab. It has all the conversations that have new postings that I've posted in and my list of "subscribed" forums. As far as the last page, I either use the "last unread" link or check the time on the first post on the top of the page until I get back to where I was last on, more or less. No I don't remember every time I was on, but it's close enough generally.

 

[cindycated]

I found it was nice especially when I get a little behind in reading, so I see a question I could answer but want to make sure there hasn't already been 5 answers to it already before I reach the end.

Oh, you're much more polite than I am, Star! As you guys well know by now, I don't hold anything back!

Although I do find myself editing my posts a lot...best to wait a couple of minutes before "liking" anything I've posted! You might not "like" it as much after that!

 

[cindycated]

I keep waitin' for the day, Marlou. It just doesn't seem to happen.

...and it never will...which is a good thing. Where's the fun in already knowing everything?

 

[starsong]

When I've been behind in reading threads I have been remembering the page where I wanted to post an answer and then going back when I get to the end of the thread. I love knowing how to do it with the new window. I'm hopelessly stupid when it comes to the 'mechanics' of the ECF forum. Thank you very much for that information, Star.

My pleasure

 

[starsong]

"Reply With Quote" is awesome, because you can just look at the quote you're replying to, click on the blue box with the arrows next to the poster's name, and it'll bounce you back to that post! Then you can just continue on with your reading.

Dang, why didn't I think of that. This might be a better solution than mine. I'll give it a try next time, thanks Cindy.

 

[Raynes]

I have a mind like a steel trap, even at my age....well, maybe a rusty steel trap with a broken spring, but a steel trap none the less. pffffffffft

Hands Awsum the duct tape and the WD40

 

[Raynes]

You all have a GREAT night and sleep well

 

[kico166]

Here you go, Larry. Someone else posted this first, but I can't remember who...senior moment.

LOL! Oh that was cute!

Oh, cool! Baking soda! The only tip I've gotten so far was to parboil them for about 5-10 minutes the night before, turn the heat off, leave them there to soak overnight, rinse and renew the water, then cook them for about an hour. Does that sound right? Sorry, I've spent the first 50 years of my life living on fast food and take-out. Can't do canned beans either, cuz they're too salty for me. But too broke to buy a slow cooker or a cast iron/ceramic pot. Have to figure it out with just a regular old stainless steel pot and a hotplate...Ghetto Gourmet, if you will...

I've not tried it but a couple SIL's were talking about it and one of them always puts in a splash of Vinegar (overnight soak) ... I'd be lost w/o the mighty crock pot ...

Guess I better sleep on the decision ... SO close to sayin' I'll keep 2 of them 4 legged beauty's out there! Safely eliminate the one that tried to pull mah butterscotch from the back pocket tho!

ETA: G'night and have a great day!

 

[1st Officer]

1stOfficer, to pick up where you left off, you can:
• bookmark the thread and click "Last Unread" at the top (directly above the first post) or
• Click on "What's New?," then "My Posts," then the thread, then "Last Unread."

I have the SI subforum home page bookmarked, and click on the bolded threads (the ones containing posts I haven't read yet), then click on "Last Unread."

...what I bookmarked from TK's post was the URL for Wizard Labs.

I clicked Last Read but didn't see a selection for Cindycated's Posts? What am I doing wrong?

Wizard sells Nicotine, PG and VG from China (Dekang) might just as well buy the unflavored stuff from MadVapes. Just Sayin. I want to know that Sum Ding Wong didn't get the water out of the toilet or God knows where else or what else. I started mixing my own because after reading about what they were putting in our tooth past and other products I wanted to make sure if I am inhaling it I know what's in it... YIKES! Then there's the whole child labor thing which gives me pause on a couple of fronts.

 

[CatLady007]

Oh, cool! Baking soda! The only tip I've gotten so far was to parboil them for about 5-10 minutes the night before, turn the heat off, leave them there to soak overnight, rinse and renew the water, then cook them for about an hour. Does that sound right? Sorry, I've spent the first 50 years of my life living on fast food and take-out. Can't do canned beans either, cuz they're too salty for me. But too broke to buy a slow cooker or a cast iron/ceramic pot. Have to figure it out with just a regular old stainless steel pot and a hotplate...Ghetto Gourmet, if you will...

Cindy, to cook dry beans, just rinse them well, and put them in water for the night, or about 8 hours. Cover them with plenty of water (you want the water to be almost twice as high as the level of the beans, as they will swell). Throw away the soaking water and add fresh for cooking. Salt and pepper are minimal seasonings; I like dried basil in my black-eyed peas. I never heard about the baking soda thing--I'd like to know if that actually works, and if so, why.

 

[sherlockholmes]

Hi Sherlock,how are you doing?

Doing okay, considering.

 

[Enzusa]

Happy Labour Weekend To All
SALE SALE SALE Today I spent forever trying to decide on what colour battery & diamond end caps to get, reallllly wanted a pink X2 but the closest was raspberry, *sigh* oh well, then I had to play eenie meenie minee mo for the end cap colours cos I couldnt decide, I should of just got 1 of each.
ZzzzzzZZzzzz tired yet trying to read all the posts ..see everyones been busy on here.
Marlou I'm jealous you have a new laptop, I'm looking for one also then I can send this pc back to the geeks.
Also want one for my daughter for her B'day very soon!!! something for school with gaming capabilities ...how the heck I get that all within my budget eeeeeeeek may have to barter on that.
Lots of horsey stuff/info going on .... Raynes is cloning herself???
Cindys getting ready to fire up the beans ....next time I go to the markets I can get a crockpot for ya hmmm dunno how I'd pass it thru the pc to ya
Must of missed Rave .... she must be running a donut shop by now
Need sleep na night ZzzzzZZZzzzzZzzzz
Missed Lilacs coffee pssst dont use Cindys beans in your next pot ..........

 

[kiwivap]

I have spent a lot of time trying to decide between purple and rainbow. And yes, the world will end if I can't decide.

 

[rave]

Good Morning Volties!

The next few days are going to be quite rainy, so I'm not making any outdoor plans. Isaac (the remnants) is knockin' on my door and the land is thirsty for the rain. So - bring it, Isaac. Do your stuff!

Having a lot of trouble with this sale. I can't exactly think of anything that I truly need or want so .... I'm just going to pass. That's right - you didn't hear incorrectly. I'm not getting anything!! The world must have shifted on its axis, and hell has frozen over!

 

[mudhill]

Here you go, Larry. Someone else posted this first, but I can't remember who...senior moment.

there was a lot of truth in that video ( LOL )

 

[awsum140]

there was a lot of truth in that video ( LOL )

Truth, heck, more like reality to me!

 

[reptilr]

2 Busa's 1 Harley and 1 Midnight RSV.

Noice.... I have been on a couple of harleys, back when i didnt ride. Love that engine roar and fat rear tyre .....

Oh Reptilr bless your heart what a mess that was in the microwave,I truly feel your pain there,been there and have done it myself and worse.
Bummer about the X2 as well. Nothing worse than an X2 that doesn't work.Hope you have plenty of spares. Sure hope the rest of your week goes much better and the next week to

thx Raynes, I have plenty of 78's nearly one in every colour, Keeps me well powered for a few days, had a very good 1 1/2 day run of the X2 and then nadda nothing ;( its okay hopefully SI can help me out. Thanks hope your week goes great too
MARLOUUUUU I went to post today to say AWESOME & congrats on your new purchase, that is fantastic news, you are going to love sitting where ever you wish and browse , type and enjoy your new lappy. Im so happy for you
I have had an awesome and tiring two days with 2 of the nephews. We had the sleepover, movie night, dinner night, they helped clean my car cos its going away..... but i wont talk about that till next week. Then helped them with homework as sis had a b'day to go to , so I babysat and we rounded of the night with the oldest nephew 10 kicking my .... on a basketball game LOL. The lil one 6yr old fell asleep on the couch after he read all his school words and watched diego, good thing diego didnt last all too long.... was starting to drive me banana's. LOL
I have had so much coffee today I dont need any toothpicks under my eyes .... but i'll gladly share some here.
oh and forgot to say, I wore my SI t-shirt today and it was sure a eye stopper of curiosity for many people driving past me while i cleaned my car