Honestly, you meet the most appalling sort of people....

Giles ,'Chosen'


Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Consuela - Jan 01, 2011 8:47:46 pm PST #14121 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Amyth, I'm just SO sorry. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you all. {{hugs}}

Emmett wants Meyer lemons! Awesome.

David, I'm more than happy to share the recipe for the apple cake, or you could just search the Chron archives: I got it there about ten years ago although TBH I have modified it a bit since. Yesterday I thought the grannies were too sweet so I grated about an inch of frozen ginger into the mix. I'll do that again next time, and maybe add more.

Anyway, it's the easiest, most reliable, and most forgiving cake recipe I know, and has the added benefit of being lactose-free, which makes it perfect for large functions. (There's probably a way to make it vegan although I've never tried.)


hippocampus - Jan 01, 2011 10:50:33 pm PST #14122 of 30001
not your mom's socks.

Anyway, it's the easiest, most reliable, and most forgiving cake recipe I know, and has the added benefit of being lactose-free, which makes it perfect for large functions.

Also? Yummy.

Why am I awake? I have to get up in a few hours for travelfest. Want to be asleep right now. Instead I'm watching my daughter sleep.


Beverly - Jan 01, 2011 11:34:13 pm PST #14123 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Amyth, hugs and hugs for you, ease and peace for your SiL, and sympathies for the rest of your family.

This is the way it was with my mom, and it's wonderfully peaceful for the patient. Not so terrible for the watchers, either, no pain. But the waiting is difficult. More hugs.


hippocampus - Jan 02, 2011 3:40:59 am PST #14124 of 30001
not your mom's socks.

We are on the first flight. Huzzah.


Theodosia - Jan 02, 2011 4:01:11 am PST #14125 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Thinking of you and your family, amyth. Thanks for the update, even if the news isn't good, it's something that may help to share!


Kat - Jan 02, 2011 4:03:48 am PST #14126 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

YAY for first flight!

ita, welcome back.

My tongue hurts. My neck hurts. This growing old thing blows.


Sheryl - Jan 02, 2011 4:27:34 am PST #14127 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

I'm so sorry amyth.


Consuela - Jan 02, 2011 6:42:59 am PST #14128 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Travel safely, Sox & family!


Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 02, 2011 7:32:56 am PST #14129 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

So sorry to hear the way things have turned out, amyth. My thoughts are with you and your family.


DavidS - Jan 02, 2011 7:55:21 am PST #14130 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

My tongue hurts.

Talky meat! My tongue typically only hurts when I get a recurrence of Thrush, though that's pretty rare anymore.