tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post5677804210816638467..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Victory?Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67355578420632011672013-11-23T01:00:28.643-06:002013-11-23T01:00:28.643-06:00Apparenty the three major agency's give you a ...Apparenty the three major agency's give you a free report once a year. . Check with at least two of them Nancy1340https://www.blogger.com/profile/00914834327104409767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-24518782754659560122013-11-20T19:33:26.707-06:002013-11-20T19:33:26.707-06:00Judy, that duck is a Fulvous Duck. Don't know...Judy, that duck is a Fulvous Duck. Don't know anything about smoothies though.Wallace and Carolyn Sternberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629747576918839009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-44796833151008116752013-11-20T19:24:00.749-06:002013-11-20T19:24:00.749-06:00We make smoothies with sugar-free instant pudding,...We make smoothies with sugar-free instant pudding, typically either vanilla or chocolate. Typically we use a tablespoon or so of the pudding powder, about 1 cup of cold skim milk, and then add a frozen banana and sometimes additional frozen berries. You add enough fruit to get the consistency that you like. Really simple and tasty.<br /><br />MarkMark & Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410651360395422840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-59827879422873721492013-11-20T18:29:48.187-06:002013-11-20T18:29:48.187-06:00You are no more crazy to go back to Illinois than ...You are no more crazy to go back to Illinois than we are to be staying here in Indiana until Dec. 7th. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-78222586934269967752013-11-20T18:16:36.740-06:002013-11-20T18:16:36.740-06:00I say go for it!! All those hugs will definitely ...I say go for it!! All those hugs will definitely warm you up!! Happytrailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604892750805362197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-44610170573846326402013-11-20T17:17:58.954-06:002013-11-20T17:17:58.954-06:00Yes, you are crazy for going to Illinois, but NO, ...Yes, you are crazy for going to Illinois, but NO, you are NOT crazy wanting to spend family time...Bundle up and do it!! Love, love, love the Spoonbill...one of my all time favorites!! Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35382840739824152562013-11-20T12:02:32.187-06:002013-11-20T12:02:32.187-06:00Greek yogurt, banana, and frozen mixed berries. I ...Greek yogurt, banana, and frozen mixed berries. I have to stir mine because the yogurt is too thick to mix well in the Magic Bullet. You can add fruit juice or almond milk if you want it not so thick. I'm going to try adding greens one of these days. I've been told a handful of spinach is good.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73084569670223398382013-11-20T10:28:06.834-06:002013-11-20T10:28:06.834-06:00I am not so sure you have heard the last of them.....I am not so sure you have heard the last of them...but I hope so. If you didn't get any bills from the hospital then why would they turn it over for collections? Just for fun I would call the hospitals customer service and ask them...perhaps their billing records have been compromised..or your Health Ins Co records. Could save some poor unsuspecting old person from paying a non existent bill. I suppose Ice Cream and milk and a little fresh fruit wouldn't be called a smoothie:) Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-38856256790570868752013-11-20T10:19:24.123-06:002013-11-20T10:19:24.123-06:00Do black-bellied whistling ducks really whistle? ...Do black-bellied whistling ducks really whistle? (Great birdie pics!)<br />Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31776504368618588012013-11-20T09:50:03.747-06:002013-11-20T09:50:03.747-06:00I recently bought a new iPhone and had to start a ...I recently bought a new iPhone and had to start a new contract. So, I've lost my unlimited usage plan. My son-in-law encouraged me to get the mobile app called Viber, which I did and I get free phone calls and text messaging with it. I love to keep up with my 8 grandchildren, but they don't email anymore. It's Viber, Instagram, etc.<br />As for the smoothies, I went out and bought a Magic Bullet after reading about yours. I'm going to try he ideas by Julia, above, for <br />freezing bananas and buying other frozen fruits. And, almond milk? Never tried it but it sounds delicious.<br />Hope you never hear another word from the collection agency!mps2343https://www.blogger.com/profile/06059253597064329074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73196301314697014362013-11-20T08:07:57.941-06:002013-11-20T08:07:57.941-06:00Isn't it amazing how rude collection agencies ...Isn't it amazing how rude collection agencies can be?<br /><br />On another note, I will NOT be the one telling you you AREN'T crazy going to Chicago in February. We changed our medical approach just to AVOID going to Wisconsin in February each year. That much snow and cold I don't need!!!!!!<br /><br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35992696860211371322013-11-20T07:53:13.209-06:002013-11-20T07:53:13.209-06:00"The machine works fine, but my combinations ..."The machine works fine, but my combinations of ingredients I had on hand hasn’t been very appetizing to consume. Any suggestions from experienced smoothie makers would be greatly appreciated."<br /><br />I'm not a smoothie maker so don't have any suggestions. I am curious about how the ones you made tasted. You make smoothies to drink not to look at; if they taste good then just close your eyes and enjoy. edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51143621543269617742013-11-20T07:13:37.708-06:002013-11-20T07:13:37.708-06:00I hope that's it with the collection agency!! ...I hope that's it with the collection agency!! You sure do deserve time off to visit family. Maybe February will be mild this year. The weather guys are predicting higher than average snow for the region, but said nothing about temps. A snowy winter usually is a milder winter. Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-87029906970185956762013-11-20T06:41:04.883-06:002013-11-20T06:41:04.883-06:00Can you believe I have never had a smoothie? We vi...Can you believe I have never had a smoothie? We visited Chicago once in February when our son graduated from Navy boot camp there. It was chilly! That's cute...Grandma Belt. Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-48181736275792936862013-11-20T05:08:53.851-06:002013-11-20T05:08:53.851-06:00On the other hand, I have had similar experiences ...On the other hand, I have had similar experiences and never had anything show up on my report. You get a free copy so wait a bit and check. Love smoothies. Blueberries, banana, frozen or not. Ice cubes or not. water. spinach or not. The color with spinach &blueberries is sort of gray but it tasters good. Add any other fruit you like - apple, pear, etc.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-86945937945462292672013-11-20T01:46:31.383-06:002013-11-20T01:46:31.383-06:00We have gone through a similar situation with a me...We have gone through a similar situation with a medical issue. Paul had surgery in 2010, and it took us until this past June to get it through the thick hospital head that we paid all we were going to pay. Hope you have heard the last of Peggy also.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-54418769397867213392013-11-20T01:07:25.211-06:002013-11-20T01:07:25.211-06:00What "Peggy" probably did right after ha...What "Peggy" probably did right after hanging up was file a report to the credit bureau.<br />No way do they give up that easy. And hospitals are among the worse. I'd suggest you check with the credit bureau. If she does you will get a nasty surprise if you ever need to charge something again. Buy a car, house, new credit card, etc. <br /><br />You will probably have to make copies of your insurance papers and hand carry them to the payment center to show them face to face............probably several times. <br />Nancy1340https://www.blogger.com/profile/00914834327104409767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-23923169088384608692013-11-20T00:29:49.827-06:002013-11-20T00:29:49.827-06:00I have heard about magic blender that it makes the...I have heard about magic blender that it makes the work very easy. Traveling to Chicago during this season is great. You have a well condition body :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-47227091499587057172013-11-19T23:22:36.859-06:002013-11-19T23:22:36.859-06:00HEB is one of our favorite stores:)HEB is one of our favorite stores:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-73155267471829135982013-11-19T22:30:44.790-06:002013-11-19T22:30:44.790-06:00ditto the smoothie comments. I would keep a pack ...ditto the smoothie comments. I would keep a pack of frozen fruit, berries, tropicals, etc in my freezer, some plain yogurt and some soy milk, and then some kind of green thingy to add like Vita Green. A banana and some OJ always rounds it out a bit. Then you can get creative with the greens as you go along. Carrots and apples are good too. I love my little Magic Bullet and have had it for years.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-85070127942481526962013-11-19T22:12:36.271-06:002013-11-19T22:12:36.271-06:00You are not crazy to want to visit family after th...You are not crazy to want to visit family after the new year. You might be a LITTLE crazy to want to visit Chicago in February. Just a little. Maybe the END of February? :)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-66991278076118805982013-11-19T22:00:40.014-06:002013-11-19T22:00:40.014-06:00Yay! Neotropic Cormorant ...
almond milk ~ unswee...Yay! Neotropic Cormorant ...<br /><br />almond milk ~ unsweetened OR Greek yogurt ~ plain ... no additives ~ just cultured milk<br />scoop of whey protein<br />and a handful of one or more of the below ~ all just fruit ... no additives <br /><br />frozen banana ... I always get too many it seems ... put em in a baggie and freeze for smoothies... deeeelicous and makes it creamy<br />frozen dark sweet cherries <br />peaches<br />ANY frozen fruit of your choice<br /><br />I use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes because I like the texture ... don't like it too watery ~ makes me think I'm having a milkshake... well? I guess I am having a milkshake. ha<br /><br />Well? you won't be going outside and playing.. they do have heat I assume and lots of g'baby hugs... sounds good to me. Getting out of the airport into her car or taxi then out of her car or taxi into her house... wear some long johns. ;)<br /><br />I have an iPhone with unlimited data usage ... we do face time ... I was unaware of the google plus thing... good ol Rick. just now catching up on blog reading... about to head over there. I just go by blog roll updates when it doesn't lie. lies sometimes.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-48036454487959571832013-11-19T21:35:26.454-06:002013-11-19T21:35:26.454-06:00You are a brave soul to travel to Chicago in the w...You are a brave soul to travel to Chicago in the winter! The only legitimate reason for doing so would be grandchildren :) Go and enjoy.Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-1974038558750770322013-11-19T21:05:11.791-06:002013-11-19T21:05:11.791-06:00I avoid fresh strawberries as they make the smooth...I avoid fresh strawberries as they make the smoothie look "gray". I usually use frozen berries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, blackberries. I also like the frozen tropical fruit. I sometimes make my smoothies "green". Some of my favorites are: one pear, peeled, cored, chopped and a handful of parsley and a 1/2 cup water and a few ice cubes. Another one is one peeled chopped kiwi and 2 stalks celery chopped, leafy tops included, a banana and 1/2 c water and a few ice cubes. Or try 1/2 c fresh squeezed orange juice, large handful of frozen berries and a handful of spring greens - this one turns purple and is real sweet. Winter in Chicago is not fun, but you will enjoy the time with the grandkids.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-28374776786139818092013-11-19T20:53:17.912-06:002013-11-19T20:53:17.912-06:00If you google smoothies all kinds of recipes will ...If you google smoothies all kinds of recipes will come up. I tried some that went down the sink as I gagged. But there are some really good ones too.<br />JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.com