AMERICA - The Right Way!! (Day 499) [Remember the Trade Center!!]

Various News Sources and FReepers | June 4, 2002 | All of Us

[Miss Marple]

Prayers for Larry, Bev. Please keep us posted on his progress. We love you both and pray for the best for you.

[tillacum]

JRF, figure your direct cost for the cake and strawberries, then double it. A Happy Little Capitalist's advice.

[A Citizen Reporter]

" My personal opinion is that there is a deep need for royalty in the human psyche. "

I've seen you say that before, and I sensed that Brit was, at least, trying to direct the conversation in a constructive discussion of the monarchy, and call attention to it. Which was a refreshing departure from the latest "global warming" controversy!

[Bitwhacker]

Yes, but just don't hit me where it'll show!

[sunshine state]

Good article. I love reading stuff like this, since I'm in Florida. Guess what? My neighbor met Katherine Harris. She was at his church this past Sunday. He got to tell her how much he respected her actions during the election. He said he could tell she really appreciated hearing that.

[Pippin]

Have to get up at 4am so I'm off to bed. Be Back tomorrow. SEEYA! all have a good night!

[Bitwhacker]

Body cast? Can I get one that is painted to look like a tuxedo? Do they come in 'His and Hers'? 'Cause she's gonna need one too!

[sunshine state]

Prayers being said for all of you. It really does seem like Freeper Hospital this week. I just got back from the emergency room. My little guy took a dive into the corner of the coffee table. Fortunately, it's just a couple of stitches in the eyebrow. It could have been so much worse.

Mental note: need new coffee table - preferably round.

[tillacum]

I used to make Mesquite Jelly for sale. Ok. You will know the bulk cost of your flour, sugar, eggs, milk, spices etc. You will measure and price as you begin your adventure. 2 C flour= $.00, 1C sugar= $.00, and so on, plus your labor, then double it. You figure your "direct costs" only. Freight costs are NOT included in your direct costs. Sometimes it's cheaper to find a speciality baker for your needs, but that is something you will figure out for yourself.

[tillacum]

Oh, quiet one, whisper to us.........HOHO

[tillacum]

Prayers for hubby, Bev and prayers for all my FR friends and their families and friends in need.

[Bitwhacker]

(Psst! Nita went to bed! Let the bashing begin!)

[JRandomFreeper]

Thanks, Till. That's basically what I'm doing. No overhead costs are being calculated yet. Although, I can do that all the way down to how many KWH of electricity I use to run the oven to make the cake.

I am a control freak about the quality of my ingredients. I have been known to make a loaf of home-made wheat bread just to use for fresh bread crumbs. It really does make a difference.

The hard part for me is actually sticking to measurements. I tend to cook by feel and taste. Measuring quantities is something that I am disiplining myself to.

/john

[Bitwhacker]

Well, whaddaya know? I have my first opportunity to really slam Nita with impunity, and I find myself too tired to do it justice! I guess I'll go to bed too.

John, I gotcha about the itchy parts. Could be a trendy new look, though!

Bev -- Do not be afraid. We are praying like mad. My dad had the same thing, and he had CHF, but it WAS the medications he was on...never bothered him again...

[Northern Yankee]

Hi Neets,

Thanks for your sentiments.

It has been quite a week for us. I was over at me Mum's today, and there's some more disturbing news comig out of the Catholic Church, this time it is in reference to the Jesuits.

aaaarrrrggggghhhh.... If it weren't for Deej's beautiful testimonial this morning I might think the world is coming to an end. (I guess the optimist in me would say, "At least the taxes will go down...)

Raining and cool here!

[Northern Yankee]

So Nita,

What rank did you finally achieve.

I made it as an e-4 (Sgt.) in the Air Force, but I think someone made a mistake.

[Northern Yankee]

So Nita,

What rank did you finally achieve?

I made it as an e-4 (Sgt.) in the Air Force, but I think someone made a mistake.

[Northern Yankee]

Prayers lifted your way!

God speed...

[Northern Yankee]

Good Night sweetie...

Sweet dreams.

[tillacum]

I would measure until I had the cost of each and every item cooked. I taught our boys to cook. I used the hand method of cooking too, until they made me realize....they were just learning, so I would put it in my hand, then in the measuring cup or spoon. I'm back to hand, and pour again. You sound more finicky about your recipes than I and around here I'm known as a nit-picker.