The Dinette Set by Julie Larson for August 29, 2013

They would never make it from the pan to the grandchild.

Good Morning Marg, Susan, Mikie, et al

They probably ate the “find its” also.

Nothing stopping her from making them (other than the fact she can buy them already made).

Those ready made squares have been around for years. I couldn’t believe it when I first saw them. I’m not a fan of them, but it doesn’t take a trained chef to make them.

Mornin’ Leaky!

I was wondering what’s been happening to the Find-Its. Since you always get here before I do, I even thought maybe YOU did something with them….

The Darwin sisters always could eat anything in their path though…. so you’re probably right.

A few nice details today, though….an ad for actual dinette sets in one of the circulars on the table…..

The “Stop and have some coffee” sign, the mushrooms with names, and especially, Verl’s

sweatshirt, all make me think Julie has attended some actual senior center craft shows lately.

And yeah, Toenails…. Dad????

Pacopuddy…. Verla, in orange today, always has the little bun and the pointier glasses.

Big sister Joy wears a French twist, of sorts, and oval glasses.

Joy can’t boil water.. How will she ever melt butter and marshmallows? Does she even know what crispy treats taste like? I personally don’t like the ready made ones they are too hard and have a bland taste to me I like to make mine and yes I can eat it all !!! Susan It took me almost a year to figure out who was who between Joy and Verl. Thanks for the tip.

I can’t imagine Joy cooking anything with her grand children. She doesn’t seem to have time for Timmy. Or is he not hers?

I bet she cut the coupon anyway.

Well, if Patty would get to it they might have a grand child, but given Patty’s experience growing up, I imagine she is hesitant wondering if she would turn into her Mom. Would this future grand child get to eat any of these treats she would make? Maybe on small piece.

Says she whose favorite “homemade” dinner is from Stouffers!Good morning Susan and Leaky et al.

SS, I took Toenail’s comment to suggest that the real impediment to Joy making something for a grandchild was getting a …. DAD!! Poor Patty.

My neighbor children were over yesterday and gave me a little plaster cast “art” piece they had made. I will keep it around for now (even tho’ as NOT my own kids’ work, so I won’t keep permanently. I gave them some treats from my containers. My home made Amaretti are as hard as rocks because I am not eating any sweets and they have not been over in a couple of months.

They said they were away at “school” (probably some camp their parents picked to keep them busy until actual school will start). Most local schools are starting around now. I might pick up some Rice Krispies (or the generic) to make Krispies. I’ll consider for my next trip to the supermarket (Sprouts does not even carry brand name TP).

In that household “homemade” means you have to open a box, dump the contents in a pan, and put it in the oven. Which they never do. So much easier to peruse the dayold rack at Crustfoods.

All of Patty’s relationships end the moment she and the new guy walk through the door of her parents house. Poor baby.

What hindered me (a very little) when I started dating after my divorce (back in 1975) was my crazy X who used to park down the street and watch my door (even followed me if I drove off) and he questioned the kids about that too.

When he found out there was someone I was getting serious about, he threatened to bring a gun (he had often had one – never legally) but this man just said OK, and brought his own (legal) one over. Naturally the X did not show LOL! I was glad and the good guy took me to get one of my own and we went to many target practices together.

Burl, Dale and Jerry in a concealed carry class for the new Illinois law might be an interesting series. And goodness, Joy and Verl would soon feel the need to have a little self defense in their bags to, as protection against unscrupulous advances in dark alleys, like such would ever happen except in their dreams.

Neighbor kids stopped over at my door a while ago (and asked if I’ve been baking anything lately) so I may just do some now that they’re hanging around again. I gave them all the V8 lids I’ve been saving for the school program too.

@imnormal, I’m not sure I’d want to see those guys in that class. Heaven forbid they pass it – poor shots are almost as dangerous as criminals.

Here in AZ, one of the nearest gun ranges is the same as the indoor archery range (but we use the outdoor range in the other direction). Regular target practice is important if you plan to shoot (and why HAVE a gun if you don’t). My man often carries his as he does business all over the city and surrounding ’burbs. We have not done target practice together lately (my enemies are already dead and I have little threat from others).