Ask Autumn — Screwed

~KitchenManager Sat, Aug 14, 1999 (00:01) seed

especially if the questions are about something simple or frugal...

~MarciaH Sat, Aug 14, 1999 (00:12) #1

Autumn, when is Maryland gonna get some rain?! (New Jersey and the entire DelMArVa peninsula, too, for that matter!)

~aschuth Thu, Sep 9, 1999 (12:17) #2

This is a simple question for frugal Autumn: How are you?

~stacey Thu, Sep 9, 1999 (12:49) #3

he meant, Ms. Frugal Autumn... how MUCH are you? and how does he go about getting a discount.

~aschuth Thu, Sep 9, 1999 (13:18) #4

OooooOOOH! See who knows what I mean! Miss Something-Or-Another Pasquina! So, how about that discount? Plus, does it come with any good salty pumpkin recipes?

~stacey Thu, Sep 9, 1999 (13:31) #5

THERE's a one track mind for ya!

~mrchips Thu, Sep 9, 1999 (16:21) #6

'Tis the season, Autumn is here...so what do I ask?

~aschuth Wed, Sep 15, 1999 (17:51) #7

Huh, I guess, that's a pretty cool question, John!

~wolf Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (22:17) #8

autumn, where's wer?

~MarciaH Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (22:33) #9

(Please, oh please answer this one for Wolfie!)

~MarciaH Sat, Jan 5, 2002 (22:33) #10

...and, does he still taste like Mafia? *grin*

~wer Mon, Feb 4, 2002 (07:27) #11

I'm around

~wolf Thu, Feb 7, 2002 (19:26) #12

he's around. does that mean in place or in shape?

~MarciaH Thu, Feb 7, 2002 (20:20) #13

*Gasp* I'm delighted you are around. *HUGS!* *Fainting dead away*

~MarciaH Thu, Feb 7, 2002 (20:33) #14

The offer about the table dance still stands. Now, to find one with longer legs than I have...

~stonedlover Thu, Feb 7, 2002 (20:41) #15

~MarciaH Thu, Feb 7, 2002 (21:19) #16

Subliminal posts are the most challenging. Come back, Emily Bronte !!!

~autumn Sat, Mar 16, 2002 (15:47) #17

ROFLOL!!! I haven't been to Screwed in years and I find a tribute topic to yours truly? Art thou poking fun at my legendary tendencies towards minimalism, frugality, and voluntary simplicity? Not to mention baseball, apple pie and the American Way??? If I had known wer would actually come and visit this topic, I would've checked in years ago! (*sigh*)

~MarciaH Mon, Mar 18, 2002 (18:31) #18

We were finding a suitable way to honor someone who creates "TOFURKEY" on purpose! (I still can't believe that even though I love tofu!)

~MarciaH Mon, Mar 18, 2002 (18:32) #19

Yup *sigh* and *HUGS*

~autumn Tue, Mar 19, 2002 (18:31) #20

Ahem, actually I much prefer Unturkey to Tofurky. Much better texture and flavor. Neither goes over well with the extended family at holidays. *sigh*

~MarciaH Tue, Mar 19, 2002 (19:08) #21

What kind of sandwiches does it make? Unturkey? I learn something new every day. To me the best part of turkey is cold sandwiches forever after. I'm hungry!

~terry Wed, Mar 20, 2002 (06:48) #22

Who makes "unturkey"? Is this Morningstar?

~autumn Wed, Mar 20, 2002 (17:05) #23

Nope, Now and Zen. Sorry, Marcia, leftovers are icky.

~MarciaH Wed, Mar 20, 2002 (23:18) #24

Fudge! Next you will tell me there is no crispy skin to peel off and eat in the kitchen! *sigh*

~autumn Fri, Mar 22, 2002 (21:16) #25

The skin is called yuba, and while it "crackles" off during slicing it's not the same as the real thing.

~MarciaH Fri, Mar 22, 2002 (21:22) #26

*sigh* The skin's the best part. Not good cold, either, I suppose, but you have a clear conscience when you celebrate a holiday. What are the giblets like for making gravy - or is that out of the question?

~autumn Thu, Mar 28, 2002 (18:40) #27

It comes with a tub of questionable-looking, gelatinous gravy that will insure no one overeats.

~MarciaH Thu, Mar 28, 2002 (18:47) #28

Yak! Hard to make soup or stock out of the bones, too, I'd guess. Sometimes we just cannot improve on Mother Nature no matter how lovely the name of ersatz turkey!

~autumn Sat, Mar 30, 2002 (19:09) #29

No one who truly loves turkey would be satisfied with this product! What are you all having for Easter?

~MarciaH Fri, Apr 5, 2002 (16:37) #30

I had a cold so I had soup (from a can - my house male is not great at making soup)

~autumn Tue, Apr 9, 2002 (17:59) #31

aww...when are you going to CA (am I remembering right that you planned to move there??)

~MarciaH Tue, Apr 9, 2002 (19:47) #32

Sooner than I thought we will be going there. Perhaps to southern Cal. Wolfie, are you listening? I will be within the same area as you are. Check out Northridge. Yes, I know - big earthquakes! Not my first choice, but I will fly east to visit my sister with perhaps a few "side" trips along the way. *grin* No, not moving there at the moment. Not moving anywhere though there is a distant possibility out there. I'd really like to be closer to my son, but he is so busy I might as well communicate with him by IM and email from here!

~SBRobinson Wed, Apr 10, 2002 (09:58) #33

Are you going to be staying with your son when your in CA???? we really HAVE to try to get together!! :-)

~MarciaH Wed, Apr 10, 2002 (18:21) #34

He is midstate - this visit may entail a stay in Northridge with HM's brother and family. I'd really LOVE to get together with you!!! BTW, Wolfie, Julie is from your neck of the woods, too. She's our newest geoite and my "little sister." Does that make you an auntie or something?

~wolf Wed, Apr 10, 2002 (18:56) #35

no, a sister too! EsBee, are you a misplaced californian? (and i saw, marcia, you're little bit about a visit *giggle* wonder how i could swing it....)

~wolf Wed, Apr 10, 2002 (18:57) #36

i meant to type julie but your name came out EsBee--think i just read one of your posts somewhere and it was stuck in my doggie brain!

~MarciaH Wed, Apr 10, 2002 (19:20) #37

They're BOTH Californians... reluctantly, even as you are, Sweetie! Yup, you have a little sister, coz I have one, too! Guess John has one, also. I wonder if Julie had any idea...*grin*

~SBRobinson Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (11:26) #38

You can use EsBee Wolf, Marcia gave me that nick name and i'm plenty fond of it.. :-) and i live in CA - East San Fran Bay. Marcia and i have been attempting to meet up whenever she's in state, but somehow it never seems to work out... :-(

~terry Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (12:42) #39

My sister lives East of San Fran, well east of Oakland actually, in Alamo and Walnut Creek, they have two houses, one under construction.

~SBRobinson Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (13:06) #40

Hey, your sis and i are practically neighbors! :-)

~terry Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (13:33) #41

Don and Alice are living in the house in Walnut Creek and building the one in Alamo. They'll move in to it when it's finished.

~SBRobinson Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (15:42) #42

I just bought my first home in Livermore (okay, its actually a condo -but it's mine! WoHoo), and i work in Pleasanton and San Ramon! If they're readers i can recommend a great bookshop in San Ramon.... ;-)

~wolf Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (16:46) #43

i'm down here in the South Bay area....marcia, you just have a whole family here in cali!

~SBRobinson Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (17:19) #44

i was just in Fremont about an hour ago Wolf! :-) We could have met for lunch or something...

~wolf Thu, Apr 11, 2002 (19:17) #45

*laugh*

~terry Fri, Apr 12, 2002 (05:46) #46

They took me to a great bookshop in Berkeley, Builders Books, have you been there? Nothing but books on construction, architecture, design and home improvement.

~SBRobinson Fri, Apr 12, 2002 (09:39) #47

Nope, havent been to that one - Berkeley is fun though, isnt it? ...well on a small scale. Dont know if i could deal with it on a daily basis. :-) I work in a New & Used Book Shop on the weekends. It's right on the San Ramon/Danville border. -Alamo is right on the other side of Danville.

~terry Fri, Apr 12, 2002 (11:14) #48

Yeah, I remember 20 years ago it was mostly walnut orchards and farmland. It's a bustling suburb now. My sister's new house has a gorgeous view of the mountain, what is it called, Mt. Diablo? Her husband, Don, is a builder who did 90% of the work himself on this 4,000 sf plus house.

~MarciaH Fri, Apr 12, 2002 (19:23) #49

I have to get there. That's all there is to it. My friend with the Cobra is from East Bay area. Imagine the possibilities!

~MarciaH Fri, Apr 12, 2002 (19:25) #50

Yup Mount Diablo. My son has mountain-biked that place in both directions. Talk about cardio-vascular workout!

~terry Sun, Apr 14, 2002 (09:22) #51

Have you ridden BART?

~SBRobinson Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (10:20) #52

Have you ridden BART? *laughing* unfortunately..... yes.

~autumn Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (11:09) #53

That kind of freaks me out...if an earthquake hit while you were underwater you wouldn't stand a chance. What a way to go!

~terry Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (13:10) #54

It beats driving to downtown SF if you don't have a lot of running around to do, doesn't it?

~MarciaH Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (16:35) #55

Remember the Bay Bridge that dropped a whole section? I'm not all that fond of going over that bridge, either. But, going all the way around the Bay is quite a trip.

~wolf Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (17:16) #56

what's a BART???

~SBRobinson Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (17:34) #57

Bay Area Rapid (*laughing hystically at THAT*) Transit i'd rather drive into San Fran than take Bart- unless you're by yourself its cheaper to pay the bridge fair and parking fees than to pay for BART. The most annoying thing about BART however,(imho) -well, aside from the scary people, is how infrequently the trains run.

~terry Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (19:18) #58

My sister missed that section drop by about 15 minutes, I seem to remember something like that. What's the cost of a trip from Walnut Creek to SF?

~wolf Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (19:32) #59

*laugh*

~wolf Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (19:32) #60

not about your sister, terry, how scary for her! i've seen some scary looking folks just down the street from my house! and i'm afraid to take the metro or the city buses!

~MarciaH Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (20:29) #61

Terry !!! Things like that give me the shakes in the dark of night, My son had just been over it an hour before it dropped. How much does BART cost to ride, EsBee?

~AotearoaKiwi Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (20:32) #62

Hi all I wonder how long the Wellington Fault has to go before it ruptures, because it crosses two tunnels in the heart of Wellington City connecting roads. Rob

~MarciaH Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (20:35) #63

That is as bad as the tunnel and bridge they are building over faults in Greece. It seems to be a crap shoot if you get over alive or not. I like better odds than that, Rob. Of course, so does Wilson tunnel in Honolulu cross faults. It has caved in a few times in recent years.

~wolf Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (21:13) #64

i think i've only been through one real tunnel here (right through a mountain) but the rest are under other roads (but closed in on the sides). the bridge you guys are talking about in SF--isn't it a double one--is it the one where folks were trapped in the bottom?

~MarciaH Mon, Apr 15, 2002 (21:59) #65

Yes! Eest bound on the bottom and west bound on the top!

~SBRobinson Tue, Apr 16, 2002 (10:05) #66

Will have to check on the current cost for BART from East Bay into the city, but am guessing round trip is about $7ish- (could be way off on that) Public Trans here is truely scary. What kills me (almost literally) is how often the evening news starts out with: "And there was another fatal accident on Muni today..."

~SBRobinson Tue, Apr 16, 2002 (10:05) #67

~SBRobinson Tue, Apr 16, 2002 (10:06) #68

*laughing* oops- (still getting the hang of the submit button vs. the back button...) *snicker*

~MarciaH Wed, Apr 17, 2002 (15:31) #69

lol, Esbee, join the crowd. When I want to go back 10 posts I have hit the sumbit button by mistake. Talk about embarrasing. One cannot delete stuff like that!

~SBRobinson Wed, Apr 17, 2002 (15:57) #70

it's cold(ish) and windy here today - i wish i was in warm Hawaii with you Marcia....

~MarciaH Wed, Apr 17, 2002 (20:35) #71

It was gloriously sunny and summery again. It is kind of unreal because I keep thinking the whole world is like Hawaii. Weirder still, Rob is entering winter because he lives on the bottom side of the globe where people stick out like pins on a tennis ball - sticking straight down!

~terry Thu, Apr 18, 2002 (07:51) #72

Going to be in the eighties here today, how's the weather in Autumn's neck of the woods?

~SBRobinson Thu, Apr 18, 2002 (09:41) #73

my toes are cold. (should have perhaps worn socks today...)

~MarciaH Thu, Apr 18, 2002 (19:22) #74

How is Balimer, Autumn? Have you broken through the ice? I heard from Louisville and it is warm there - almost hot. Especially for this time of year!

~autumn Mon, Apr 22, 2002 (14:13) #75

We had a crushing week of 90 degree temperatures--believe it or not, they closed the schools early a couple of days because the air conditioning is not set to switch over until May 1. Today it's a much more normal 65. LOL about the ice--we didn't even need gloves this winter, thanks to global warming. :-(

~MarciaH Mon, Apr 22, 2002 (18:10) #76

What a mess. Poor sunngy Greece got snowed under for the first time in recorded history (and they have a VERY LONG history) - from November clear through to now. Snow and ice. Ancient olive trees are dying, farmers are desperate, and now they have flooding. What on earth is causing such strange weather? Ours stays in the 70's and low 80's and is absolutely beautiful. New Zealand also had a wet cold summer. They're heading into winter so who knows what they will have for weather. Stay tuned!

~terry Tue, Apr 23, 2002 (02:20) #77

Autumn what were you doing right before you logged in here?

~autumn Tue, Apr 23, 2002 (14:35) #78

Probably reading my email...how specific are you trying to get??

~terry Wed, Apr 24, 2002 (01:28) #79

This is, after all, ask Autumn so, very specific. What's the most embarassing thing that's happened to you lately?

~autumn Wed, Apr 24, 2002 (14:15) #80

ooooh...let me think a sec. OK. Last weekend I went with a friend somewhere for the day. When we got back I went inside her house to use the bathroom real quick before I drove home. While I was in there, I could easily hear her and husband having a huge argument about how late she had stayed out, how worried he was, etc. I waited until I heard him go upstairs and slam a door, and then I sauntered out like nothing happened (although the look on her face said it all) and told her good-bye. I got in the car and just felt embarrassed for overhearing the argument and ashamed at having been a party to his anger (because I really respect him a lot) and her "getting in trouble" with him.

~terry Wed, Apr 24, 2002 (21:38) #81

Isn't it better to know the truth?

~MarciaH Thu, Apr 25, 2002 (15:35) #82

This is when friendship really mean something, Autumn. Be there for her and watch her carefully for bruises. I'm NOT kidding. Yes, knowing the truth could save a life!

~autumn Fri, Apr 26, 2002 (16:33) #83

No, no, it was nothing like that. It was one of those things that goes on between married people that you'd be embarrassed to have your neighbors or friends overhear. I ran into her the next day at the library and didn't say anything about it. She brought it up (I guess she actually doesn't realize that I overheard) and said in the future she's just going to be more open-ended about when she's coming home or call during the evening. He's a major worrier and apparently had been crying and ready to call the police. He's the gentlest, most sensitive man I know and I wish I didn't know I was a party to hurting him.

~MarciaH Fri, Apr 26, 2002 (18:57) #84

It's good to hear that, Autumn. I guess we are still a little shell-chocked from the OJ travesty. I tend to take such things very seriously until I am certain I worry needlessly!

~autumn Sun, Apr 28, 2002 (12:25) #85

I know what you mean, Marcia, but in this case I'm talking about the most "functional" couple I know!

~MarciaH Sun, Apr 28, 2002 (16:02) #86

That's super! Often, selective deafness is the greatest kindness. Thanks for the reassurance and your friend's safety.

~autumn Mon, Apr 29, 2002 (12:16) #87

"selective deafness"--I like that!

~wolf Mon, Apr 29, 2002 (17:47) #88

that is a good one!

~terry Mon, Apr 29, 2002 (19:59) #89

Autumn, what's the most fun you've ever had?

~MarciaH Mon, Apr 29, 2002 (20:30) #90

Hey, Autumn and anyone else who has eaten it, What is Feta cheese supposed to taste like? The stuff I got was very strong and more than desirably like eating the goat. Is this usual?

~autumn Wed, May 1, 2002 (13:53) #91

Incredibly salty and strong!! The most fun...that's tough because my definition of "fun" has definitely changed over the years. I would say that the constants always include friends or family, good food, and preferably booze.

~MarciaH Wed, May 1, 2002 (22:28) #92

I kept thinking it would taste like cottage cheese or cream cheese. *cough* It had definitly come from a goat and not all that long ago!! Pass the Mai Tai and Long Island Iced Tea and settle down for an "Autumn moment."

~SBRobinson Thu, May 2, 2002 (09:47) #93

So, what sort of things are we supposed to be asking Autumn here?

~terry Thu, May 2, 2002 (12:20) #94

Anything. Everything.

~SBRobinson Thu, May 2, 2002 (12:41) #95

Oh Boy! *rubbing hands together* Hmm... my first question: what is your favorite flavor of tea? (will get to the harder questions later -i like to build up to these things) :-)

~autumn Thu, May 2, 2002 (19:47) #96

Green, thank you for asking. And yourself? (I assume I am allowed to ask questions as well, no?) These "Autumn moments" are sort of cross between senior moments and a slumber party, LOL! Next up is Truth or Dare!

~MarciaH Thu, May 2, 2002 (23:27) #97

*also rubbing hands and waiting for Truth or dare*

~SBRobinson Fri, May 3, 2002 (10:15) #98

favorite tea: Breakfast Tea specifically -in this order: Scottish Breafast Tea, English BT and Irish BT. Oooo.... Truth or Dare! Cant wait! :-) who'se going first?

~MarciaH Sat, May 4, 2002 (00:24) #99

I suppose we will find out when the whip-wielding Mistress Autumn returns...

~autumn Sun, May 5, 2002 (14:05) #100

Ha-ha!! This is how it's going to work. We are going to play a drinking game called "I Never". Someone--I'll start--will make a statement of something they never did. All others must drink if it's something you have done. If not, you do NOT drink. OK, choose your poison and prepare to drink or not drink (of course, you will have to chime in and let us know whether or not you have to drink). Hopefully there will be some funny stories generated, and if not, then just out-and-out humiliation. Ready? "I NEVER slept with anyone on the first date."