Becca_Anne

I've been using Green Day forever. I decided to check out the wild that snowmom was talking about. snicker....it hurt my eyes. I have decided to change to the large font blues. Kewl suggestion! I'd forgotten all about this fun feature. mommafitz

Ladies, I have some of the Top Secret Recipe books. If there's something particular you'd be interested in, let me know and I'll see if I can find it. Better make it within the next few days tho. I'll have them suckers packed up before too long! mommafitz

Okay.....not really wild but it made a good title,huh? mommafitz

Thanks ladies. I do feel better. I know we will have 30 days to vacate per TN state law. I was thinking about it after reading on here and I can still have a moving sale here, etc. I knew this all along but I have this "need to flee" feeling so bad that I wasn't thinking straight. Thank you for bringing me back from the clouds of la la land. I knew you guys would be a big help. As far as having a good cry, I've been crying since last night. Dern things just won't shut off once they get started.

Mornin'. It's about 4:10 am. I've been awake since 2am. I have so much on my mind that I can't sleep. The 12 yr old has been up most of the night with a sore throat and a fever. All indications point to a sinus infection, bless his heart. I gave him some medicine and I think he's finally sleeping. I got a call from my father last night. He tells me that potential buyers for the house will be here on Friday between 4 and 4:30. He has the audacity to think I will give them a tour? My husband will be getting ready for work during that time. This is going to be very uncomfortable. It's a sad situation to begin with. I wish it could wait until we get away from here. This has been on my mind since he called. My husband and I argued yesterday-all day. I am getting real close to my breaking point with everything. Too much stuff. I really don't know if I can continue. The burden is getting too heavy. My nerves are shot. Think of me in your prayers please. I hope this request doesn't get me black balled or whatever. On top of all this good news, it's gonna be a dreary, rainy week. Bah, humbug. mommafitz

cat, it's called Alice Springs Chicken. I posted the recipe......yum,yum............... mommafitz

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ALICE SPRINGS CHICKEN Honey Mustard Marinade 1/2 cup Grey Poupon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup honey 1 1/2 teaspoons Vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups sliced mushrooms (10-12 mushrooms) 2 tablespoons butter salt pepper paprika 8 slices bacon, cooked 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1. Use an electric mixer to combine the dijon mustard,honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whip the mixture for about 30 seconds. 2. Pour about 2/3 of marinade over the chicken breasts and marinate them, covered, in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Chill the remaining marinade until later. 3. After the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F amd heat up an ovenproof frying pan large enough to hold all four breasts and 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. (If you don't have an ovenprood skillet, transfer the chicken to a baking dish for baking.) Sear the chicken in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat, but keep the chicken in the pan. 4. As the chicken is cooking, in a small frying pan saute the sliced mushrooms in the butter. 5. Brush each seared chicken breast with a little of the reserved honey mustard marinade (NOT the portion that the chicken soaked in), being sure to save a little extra that you can serve on the side later with the dish. 6. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a dash of paprika. 7. Stack two pieces of cooked bacon, crosswise,on each chicken breast. 8. Spoon the sauteed mushrooms onto the bacon, being sure to coat each breast. 9. Spread 1/4 cup of Monterey Jack ceese onto each breast followed by 1/4 cup of Cheddar. 10. Bake the pan of prepared chicken breasts for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and starting to bubble. 11. Sprinkle each chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon parsley before serving. Put extra honey mustard marinade into a small bowl to serve on the side. This comes from TOP SECRET RESTAURANT RECIPES by Todd Wilbur. We loved this at Outback Steakhouse . Since we can't afford to eat there anymore, I located this and it's just as good made at home. I have to triple the marinade recipe because we like to have 2 baking dishes full. I hope everyone enjoys this! mommafitz

Me too! Me too!!! Let the fun begin.......... mommafitz

Good Monday mornin! I've already finished a few chores this morning.

Hey ya'll. Just checking in on everyone. Cat, sorry to hear you can't seem to shake that chest cold. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Cheesecake sounds lovely for a birthday!! yum! We walked outside in the glorious sunshine after eating this afternoon-in shirtsleeves! Then we decided to take a drive to enjoy the evening before the sun went down. I wish I could have shared the lovely day with all of you. I hope everyone has a nice, quiet, uneventful yet enjoyable evening, mommafitz

brigid, I asume it is fairly new cuz it's in the shelves that are only allowed to be checked out for 14 days. The ones in those shelves are generally new releases and/or in big demand. I don't know if I've any of her stuff yet. I've read so much tht I don't always remember. mommafitz

Mornin'! We have gorgeous sunshine this early mornin'. Hubby and 12yr old ds have just left to go squirrel hunting. (They remind me of rats with bushy tails. Yuck!) Older son is still asleep. He's been socializing this weekend so he's pooped. Today, I'm spending my morning coffee time reading and posting on the computer. I plan to get cleaned up and get busy after that. We are having son's birthday supper tonight instead of tomorrow since hubby is off and we will be home. He wants Alice Springs Chicken and he has requested a Refrigerator Sheet Cake. So I will be cooking today while the chicken is marinating. I have laundry to do and dishes to get washed. I am going to clean our living room and rearrange the furniture just a tad bit. I have an idea to designate an area in there to start putting the stuff I get packed. Hopefully, this will help with being (somewhat) organized in preparing to move. We hope to start moving next week. I had to return a phone call to my father last night. He was very short and to the point during our brief conversation. He has someone interested in coming out to look at the house. I said ok just call me ahead of time if possible. He didn't ask about the boys (his grandchildren) or wish the oldest a happy birthday. Nothing. I was very polite. I attempted to make small talk but he wasn't interested. I was worried I'd get emotional like I have in the past but I did fine. No tears. No sadness. Nothing. Yep, I'm turning into a stone!

Yes! Thanks Caveman!!! I LOVE 'EM!!!! mommafitz

Oh Cat! Good idea! I was also thinking that I could send snowmom the new address as soon as I get moved and maybe she could then forward that info on to my buddy even if it's a little late. Reckon that'd work? mommafitz

Mornin' theyd! You're up awful early this morning! Kewl beans!

Oooo!!!!! I love the Agatha Raisin stories! Ain't she a hoot?! Also, have you read the Hamish Macbeth stories by the same author? I like them better than ol' Agatha! These stories I'm reading by Anne George are a light read. That is what I'm into right now, too. See yuns in the morning!!! Have a good night!! mommafitz

Heck, I don't care who has my address! ......snicker... mommafitz

Okay. Sign me up. This sounds like too much fun to pass up!!!!

Oh no!!! Not computer problems!!! They must be catching cuz we've had the same thing happen to us lately!!! Glad you're back!! mommafitz

Last night was a great trip to our library! I chose 2 audio books to listen to while packing and doing chores. They are on cd's instead of cassette tapes. (We are really stepping up in the world!

Mornin' ya'll! I thought I'd get an early start to our day. I cleaned out 2 book cases yesterday. I put books in 4 piles: Pile 1.........books to go to yds's room Pile 2.........books to go to family room bookshelves Pile 3.........books to sell in the homeschool book sale/yard sale Pile 4.........books to take to used book store for credit trade I have a dust allergy and I was sick until I got some fresh air. I guess I'll be eating allergy pills until after we get all moving completed.

I have been considering the Spring Fling fun. I am undecided cuz we will be in the middle of moving and having 2 addresses. Do you think my package would get lost? I did enjoy the Christmas ornament exchange very much. It is so much fun to get something in the mail instead of bills! We're supposed to hit 60 degrees tomorrow with SUNSHINE. Yippee! Sunshine is my great motivator. Have a lovely day, everyone! mommafitz

Around here squirrel, rabbit, deer, etc are still eaten. We all consider that merely country cooking. Fried squirrel is ok............every 5 years or so! I keep thinking they look like rats and it makes me nauseated! We love fresh fish and fried deer meat at my house. We're having trout for supper tonight that my husband caught last week! Yum!! mommafitz

I borrowed the book on tape from the library but did not listen to it. I read a review of it in the paper comparing the book with the movie. I found out the ending from that article and decided it wasn't for me. ..........snicker...Isn't that silly? mommafitz

Welcome! mommafitz