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Been watching Blade Runner due to some early birthday gifts I received from a friend who knows I'm a huge fan of the film. They bought me a Braun coffee percolator model 4053:
 
 
As well as a Braun coffee mill grinder model KMM-10
 
 
These aren't that noticeable in the film yet they're in Deckards kitchen.
 
 
 
Of course I probably won't make coffee with them since while they're not exactly rare they aren't made anymore. Now all I need is a PKD blaster...	
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			I don't usually post here, but I have to say, I'm incredibly jealous.....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!	
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Walks into the thread, sniffing the air around him.
Sad, because no breakfast can be found, Olivar hops on the table next to Zid, looking and poking at the various devices standing there.
 
Chua confused. Zid has birthday today or birthday still coming?
Also, Blade Runner really good movie if into that kind. Chua heard many opinions about movie, but likes watching movie on holoflick.
Chua also like to use old machines for making black liquid. Often found better tasting.
 
Chua unfortunately not have breakfast today.
Chua miscalculated fruit pieces in Kitchen and discovered today ran out of fruit pieces.
Chua now wait till breakfast man comes at work and get few sandwiches.
 
WildStar many many fun yesterday.
Chua went with guild members into Stormtalon - Veteran and spend 3 hours practising boss fights.
Many wipes, but managed to reach Stormtalon and get good attempts going.
Chua confident can down Stormtalon in coming week and get first Veteran dungeon cleared.	
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Walks into the thread, sniffing the air around him.
Sad, because no breakfast can be found, Olivar hops on the table next to Zid, looking and poking at the various devices standing there.
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Yea Zid, where the heck is the food?!
 
 
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@Reconditioned
 
Dim Sum = yum! :)	
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			I just finished a nice big salmon fillet and some cheap wine.  I know so many people that don't know how to cook...I feel sad for them.	
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So much to use with the Dim Sum pic ...
 
I will concentrate on the Egg Rolls and continuing my "fusion" way ...
 
South Western "Egg Rolls":
 
Filling:
Mexican Chorizo (in mass or links ... we will be breaking up the links )
Black beans (one can ... not worth the time for this dish to reconstitute)
Corn on the cob ( wait for it ... )
Plumb tomatoes 3-5
Red Onion 1 med
Jalapeno pepper 1 or 2 ( depending on heat level  but chopped fine ( you can control heat level by removing the seeds and cutting out the veins (this is what contributes to the majority of the heat)))
3 cloves of garlic (minced fine )
Cumin 1-2 tsp ( depending on how much you like the spice )
Salt and black pepper to taste ( remember to always always always season your food ).
 
First break down the Chorizo and when "browned" add the Onion and cook till softened.
 
While that is working grill your corn to get a nice char. Once done cut the corn off the cob.  (Use two bowls one smaller than the other ... turn the smaller bowl upside down in the larger and stand the cob on end and run your knife down the cob to loosen the cornels.  The larger bowl catches all. )
 
Add the corn and the rest of the ingredients to the Chorizo and onions.
 
Cook through and let cool.
 
Now to assemble and cook the Egg Rolls:
Use wonton wrappers ( will need 1 egg scrambled to seal the wrappers )
Place a table spoon or so depending on the size of the wrapper in the center, first tuck in the ends and the roll up into the right shape.  Along the top of the roll but inside the edge wash along the edge the egg so you can use it as "glue" to seal the wrappers.
 
You can either pan fry or deep fry depending on your equipment on hand.
 
To serve:
 
Cut in half on the bias and serve with Sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo for a choice of dips.  You can have fresh cilantro also if you wish.
 
Enjoy!  :)
 
PS: For the Vegans ... substitute Chorizo with marinated Tofu (Marinate in lime, cumin, a dash of soy sauce ( trust me ) for about 6 hrs. When ready press marinade out of the tofu ( 2-3 hours) then cut into small strips and sauté ... then follow the rest of the method ... wait substitute the egg for a "flour paste" (basically four, salt and water) it won't change the taste). ;)	
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@Xithian,
 
If you are in the states and have access to Barefoot Wine ( www.barefootwine.com ) this is the perfect "cheep wine" (less than $8 US per bottle).  Tastes great for the price and is well suited to be used in cooking.
 
Remember never cook with anything you wouldn't drink and never ever use "cooking wines" they usually have too much added salt, etc.	
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Yes, I have access to Barefoot in abundance.  I'm pretty sure I've tried it, but it's hard to recall.  Such purchases are usually followed by drinking said wine.  And yes, cooking wines are a sin as you can't drink the leftovers ;)
 
Honestly I do more cooking with beer.  You can make some killer chili with this stuff:
 
 
I can't recommend actually drinking the stuff.  Worth trying for novelty, but I'm pretty sure my insides would implode if I chugged it.
 
Edit:  Oh, and when Shock Top had their "End of the World" beer, that was also excellent chili.	
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*yawns*
Morning Wildstar ^-^
My hand stopped hurting after I took a nap last night. Then I was forced...force I tell ya!...to heal Skullcano Vet.
Yey Practise runs! We got the last boss to 2% and were like yeah we'll get him! then we died and our tries after that were lackluster. xD
We'll land the sucker today though! Then we'll do more practise runs, then aim for a silver. I love progression. A lot. 
 
Oh yea I made an Aurin to RP with some Exile friends. I named her Binxy. And she's gonna be psychotic and awesome.
Anyways, today the husband is home cause his brakes are being repaired and working from home. When really Imma drag him everywhere ingame and heal him! :D
 
I hope everyone's alright today! <3
 
hmm
lets see..some food..
 
http://i.imgur.com/kMi38bt.jpg
Mongolian chicken and a big fat deep fried egg roll with rice. Oh how I miss you! They don't have this dish here in the UK.
*grabby hands*	
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Mongolian chicken and a big fat deep fried egg roll with rice. Oh how I miss you! They don't have this dish here in the UK.
*grabby hands*
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I'm in the US.  We have this tiny barbecue restaurant right down the street, run by an old military vet and his asian wife.  They serve nothing but barbecue...and fried rice and egg rolls.  The most deliciously flaky egg rolls to grace this earth.  She's perfected making eggrolls using the spring roll wrappers.  It's hard to do because they don't hold up as well while cooking, and the spring rolls are normally made a lot smaller.  I will sometimes go there just to order egg rolls for takeout.
 
...now I'm hungry again.
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I don't usually post here, but I have to say, I'm incredibly jealous.....and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
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Yea Zid, where the heck is the food?!
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Here is the food.
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NOPE'd outta there.
I need a sugar pick me up and if I look past #1 I won't have an appetite and I'll crash :P
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NOPE'd outta there.
I need a sugar pick me up and if I look past #1 I won't have an appetite and I'll crash :P
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Have you even looked at some Wildstar recipes?  :ph34r:
I immediately had to think of "Mysterious Seafood Stew" here: 
 
 
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Oh it's actually STRANGE Seafood Stew.
And it's made from large fish and... bug stew...  :ph34r:  :ph34r:  :ph34r:	
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Have some eye-bleach.
 	
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@Tenner ...
 
/facepalm
 
Next you will be posting about cooties ... gross food is kinda elementary school. :P	
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Have some eye-bleach.
 
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Have some eye-bleach.
 
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Delicious!
 
Mwahaha, created that brain association for you.
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@Tenner ...
 
/facepalm
 
Next you will be posting about cooties ... gross food is kinda elementary school. :P
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Bugs are underrated as human food. Do try to keep an open mind, they're crunchy!
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			Really disappointed by the Draken here... proud warriors afraid of flossing a little chitin out of their teeth...  :mellow:	
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hmmmmm
 
crunchy
 
 
Open spoiler at own risk!
 
 
 
I'm warning you!
 
 
 
 
Final Chance!
 
 
 
 
 
 	
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@Tenner,
 
I realize that many cultures eat "insects" ( don't think many eat bugs ( there is a difference ) ).
 
There are biblical references to insects as cuisine. Many Asian cultures eat insects.
 
For me, I just hate insects.  I do freely admit to eating escargot ( which are mollusks ) and shrimp, lobster, crabs, etc. which are essentially "sea insects" but, I just can't  bring myself to eat insects or arachnids.	
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			No Chua .. bad Chua! :P	
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hmmmmm
 
crunchy
 
 
Open spoiler at own risk!
 
 
 
I'm warning you!
 
 
 
 
Final Chance!
 
 
snip
 
 
 
 
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No Chua .. bad Chua! :P
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I do freely admit to eating escargot ( which are mollusks ) and shrimp, lobster, crabs, etc. which are essentially "sea insects" but, I just can't  bring myself to eat insects or arachnids.
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For me, I just hate insects.  I do freely admit to eating escargot ( which are mollusks ) and shrimp
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Really disappointed by the Draken here... proud warriors afraid of flossing a little chitin out of their teeth...  :mellow:
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Bad Olivar!!!
 
This is a dish we make at the restaurant I work at. And the place I miss working at cause of my knee injury.
Located in Manchester UK. Rich deep fried panne'd quail egg with chorizo dressing, rocket salad and a swipe of avacado puree :D
((sorry it's big))	
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@Niliana,
 
So a variation of "Scotch Eggs"?	
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Why do I even post here when I use to criticize these threads?
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Yeah I never got that part. Shrimps/lobsters even largely look the same, both alive and cooked. I guess it really is a cultural thing. Just like some cultures see dogs or horses as "just another food mammal" but westerners scream HERESY at the thought.
 
@Olivar 
 
That's pretty amazing. I've actually never seen spider cuisine. Other insects, yes. But not spiders.  :D
Google says it's a Cambodian specialty... cool.
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Yeah I never got that part. Shrimps/lobsters even largely look the same, both alive and cooked. I guess it really is a cultural thing. Just like some cultures see dogs or horses as "just another food mammal" but westerners scream HERESY at the thought.
 
@Olivar 
 
That's pretty amazing. I've actually never seen spider cuisine. Other insects, yes. But not spiders.  :D
Google says it's a Cambodian specialty... cool.
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@Niliana,
 
So a variation of "Scotch Eggs"?
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Goooood Morning everyone!
 
Day one sans-wife has been survived with all souls accounted for (if some slightly battered).
 
Ok, so the notable thing from yesterday was the "Hamster Rescue".
 
We have three ferrets (adolescents less than a yr old - two boys {Bigby/???} one girl {Sophie}) along with a menagerie of other animals including hamsters. My wife has her hamster on her desk. Since she's out the girls (aka Sorority) are supposed to be watching out for them. While on a water break from W* yesterday I was in the kitchen when I hear a horrendous crash come from my wife's area. I look into the dim room and note the Ferret cage door open and Bigby looking guiltily at me from the laser printer stand next to the wife's desk. I climb over the ferret barrier (yeah right) and before I can pick him up I notice that there's a huge mess on the floor. The hamster cage was split in two with hamster cage fluff all over the floor. The second male ferret (not sure of his name) was next to the confused hamster giving it the; "Do I play with it or eat it..." look.
 
I rush over and rescue poor hamster and also grab cage pieces. I manage to re-assemble the cage and get hamster back into it. Then I round up ferret escapees and place them in the penalty box for the night.
 
Following that was a round of harsh behavior correction discussion with the Sorority.
 
* phew *
 
I hope things improve tonight and no interventions or rescue needed.
 
W* wise, I managed to get Cyphar past Pyralos riding on the coat tails of a group that were tackling him. Iggy was not so lucky. Three times with another guy (a warrior) resulted in fail after fail. Knocked off, died traped in AoE after stun, y'all know the sob story. Going to try again tonight. Not for too long as I want to work on Bart and Fyxe as well. I think I may just bite the bullet and spend some money on more mats to move crafting up a bit faster on Fyxe (Outfitter) and Bart (Tailor) to provide better protective gear for the others.
 
I also need to find a way to get to Blighthaven faster. So far, I end up having to go from Thayd to Grimvault then loooooooong taxi ride to Arborian Camp then through the Corridor of Corruption.... Sheesh. Teleporter anyone?
 
Yesterday's all day meeting went as expected with a TON of new work landing on my shoulders... * sigh *. Let's see if I can figure out my SAN uplinks from the new Fiber Interconnects today. That 'win' would really make my week.
 
Have a good one all!	
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Yeah I never got that part. Shrimps/lobsters even largely look the same, both alive and cooked. I guess it really is a cultural thing. Just like some cultures see dogs or horses as "just another food mammal" but westerners scream HERESY at the thought.
 
@Olivar 
 
That's pretty amazing. I've actually never seen spider cuisine. Other insects, yes. But not spiders.  :D
Google says it's a Cambodian specialty... cool.
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I have a chitin allergy from having to deal with roach bits floating in the air, eventually it made it so I can't eat crab or lobster ect. So I will pass on the crunchy insect surprise. 
 
Could you pass the slow cooked warpig over this way? 	
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@Arachnaas,
 
Just curious, can you eat mushrooms ... they are technically also chitinous.	
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I can't speak for dog and nor will I ever, but horse is delicious!
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@Xithian
 
LOL ... well played! :)	
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@Arachnaas,
 
Just curious, can you eat mushrooms ... they are technically also chitinous.
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 Biting into a whole insect, not so much.  
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			Also this.	
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Don't knock it til you try it! The texture* is very similar to what the average person would consider a perfectly normal snack, i.e. chips or tortillas or so.
 
 
*(at least on Japanese locusts, only bug I've gotten my hands on so far)
 
 
@ Arachnaas
 
And another fastidious eater Draken lady... is there a pattern here?! (j/k, allergies suck ;))
 
 
 
 
 
Agreed, horse is quite excellent. I would try dog, but haven't been in a country where it's served so far.
 
@ Olivar
 
You can eat wombat?! Not like I wouldn't try, but it just doesn't look like a typical "edible animal" to me. Can you eat koalas?  :huh:
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If can be tossed on BBQ, can be eaten
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kangaroo
 
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Uh oh.
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I'm just giving Oli a hard time. I don't have anything against people eating animals (I happen to find many of them quite tasty). My main issue with people eating roo's is the way they're hunted (most kangaroo hunts are barbaric affairs where their lives are NOT ended in a humane fashion), That, and I'm so attached to the critters that it would be like asking me to eat my own dog. 
 
The truth is eating kangaroo is a lot healthier than eating sheep or cattle, and roos have a much less harmful effect on the environment. They don't churn up valuable topsoil, and they produce far less methane than cows. Their meat is rich in iron, and roo meat has very little saturated fats. It also has a lot of zinc in it, too. They're grass fed, and free range. Again-no good reason not to save for hunting practices, and personal bias. 
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Goooood Morning everyone!
 
Day one sans-wife has been survived with all souls accounted for (if some slightly battered).
 
Ok, so the notable thing from yesterday was the "Hamster Rescue".
 
We have three ferrets (adolescents less than a yr old - two boys {Bigby/???} one girl {Sophie}) along with a menagerie of other animals including hamsters. My wife has her hamster on her desk. Since she's out the girls (aka Sorority) are supposed to be watching out for them. While on a water break from W* yesterday I was in the kitchen when I hear a horrendous crash come from my wife's area. I look into the dim room and note the Ferret cage door open and Bigby looking guiltily at me from the laser printer stand next to the wife's desk. I climb over the ferret barrier (yeah right) and before I can pick him up I notice that there's a huge mess on the floor. The hamster cage was split in two with hamster cage fluff all over the floor. The second male ferret (not sure of his name) was next to the confused hamster giving it the; "Do I play with it or eat it..." look.
 
I rush over and rescue poor hamster and also grab cage pieces. I manage to re-assemble the cage and get hamster back into it. Then I round up ferret escapees and place them in the penalty box for the night.
 
Following that was a round of harsh behavior correction discussion with the Sorority.
 
* phew *
 
I hope things improve tonight and no interventions or rescue needed.
 
W* wise, I managed to get Cyphar past Pyralos riding on the coat tails of a group that were tackling him. Iggy was not so lucky. Three times with another guy (a warrior) resulted in fail after fail. Knocked off, died traped in AoE after stun, y'all know the sob story. Going to try again tonight. Not for too long as I want to work on Bart and Fyxe as well. I think I may just bite the bullet and spend some money on more mats to move crafting up a bit faster on Fyxe (Outfitter) and Bart (Tailor) to provide better protective gear for the others.
 
I also need to find a way to get to Blighthaven faster. So far, I end up having to go from Thayd to Grimvault then loooooooong taxi ride to Arborian Camp then through the Corridor of Corruption.... Sheesh. Teleporter anyone?
 
Yesterday's all day meeting went as expected with a TON of new work landing on my shoulders... * sigh *. Let's see if I can figure out my SAN uplinks from the new Fiber Interconnects today. That 'win' would really make my week.
 
Have a good one all!
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Was a joke Oli.
 
 
We all know you enjoy BDSM.	
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			I am having coffee for breakfast and all these food pictures are making my tummy rumble. :c	
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Morning! Also having coffee for breakfast.
 
Speaking of food, am vegetarian. But perfectly fine with meat eaters. Just find meat in general bit disgusting and not to personal taste.
 	
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I am having coffee for breakfast and all these food pictures are making my tummy rumble. :c
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I don't like Oreos :(  But looking at that first image makes me want banana pudding for some reason...
 	
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@Kagura,
 
I provided a Vegan option for my Southwest "Egg rolls". ;)	
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Good Morning Ladies and other beings.
There is a new Mechari Warrior on the planet of Nexus (technically not on the planet yet because still on ship, but you get it)
His name...
TOASTER   how was this name not taken, oh well, its MINE all mine. on Evindra atleast.
So yea, i refuse to delete my warrior this time.
Maybe i will get some play time in tonight, hope everyone enjoys their thursday	
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			Hmmm ... I just realized that I waited 4hours ( half a work day ) waiting to play! 0_0 (I stopped 30mins before the patch since I couldn't decide which alt to advance in 30mins. 0_o ).  I think I have a problem. ;)	
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@ Medbae,
 
So you're a Cylon ... ;)	
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@ Medbae,
 
So you're a Cylon ... ;)
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What the Frak you call me?!   :P
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morning all... so the dual monitors are up >_< I am less than pleased. For comparison...
 
Before:
 
 
 
After:
 
 
 
not like I had much space before, but now I have half of that	
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@Niliana,
 
Gord  a borda ford a bjorg a fluer de bewer?
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@ImpactHound,
 
Blame the Chua ... he "knighted" me with that avatar. ;)	
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morning all... so the dual monitors are up >_< I am less than pleased. For comparison...
 
Before:
 
 
 
After:
 
 
 
not like I had much space before, but now I have half of that
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			HAHA all this is soooo tempting. I been doing a ketogenic "diet" for a few months now. No sugar... no carbs.. *drools*	
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morning all... so the dual monitors are up >_< I am less than pleased. For comparison...
 
Before:
 
 
 
After:
 
 
 
not like I had much space before, but now I have half of that
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morning all... so the dual monitors are up >_< I am less than pleased. For comparison...
 
Before:
 
 
 
After:
 
 
 
not like I had much space before, but now I have half of that
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Oh and Good Morning Everyone!!
 
Stomach is upset this morning so only had toast with a little butter (just enough so it wasn't dry).  Coffee seems to be doing ok, working on first cup.
 
Wildstar was fun last night. Had a good time in TS with my guild. Got an old friend to come into the guild, finally. Did my dailies, quests and crafting, then worked on 'discovering' more architect items.
 
Ok, back to doing some actual work.
 
Hope you all have a good day!	
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Oh and Good Morning Everyone!!
 
Stomach is upset this morning so only had toast with a little butter (just enough so it wasn't dry).  Coffee seems to be doing ok, working on first cup.
 
Wildstar was fun last night. Had a good time in TS with my guild. Got an old friend to come into the guild, finally. Did my dailies, quests and crafting, then worked on 'discovering' more architect items.
 
Ok, back to doing some actual work.
 
Hope you all have a good day!
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I'm just giving Oli a hard time. I don't have anything against people eating animals (I happen to find many of them quite tasty). My main issue with people eating roo's is the way they're hunted. Most kangaroo hunts are barbaric affairs where their lives are NOT ended in a humane fashion. That, and I'm so attached to the critters that it would be like asking me to eat my own dog. 
 
The truth is eating kangaroo is a lot healthier than eating sheep or cattle, and roos have a much less harmful effect on the environment. They don't churn up valuable topsoil, and they produce far less methane than cows. Their meat is rich in iron, and roo meat has very little saturated fat. It has a lot of zinc in it, too. They're grass fed, and free range. Again-no good reason not to save for hunting practices and personal bias. 
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good morning!
im sure it was possibly covered in a previous post on a previous day but what server do you play on?
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morning all... so the dual monitors are up >_< I am less than pleased. For comparison...
 
Before:
 
 
 
After:
 
 
 
not like I had much space before, but now I have half of that
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Caretaker - Dominion. Love my Chua!
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ahhh ok. so not part of the cool crowd.. its ok  :P
hope you feel better!
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If can be tossed on BBQ, can be eaten
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morning all... so the dual monitors are up >_< I am less than pleased. For comparison...
 
Before:
 
 
 
After:
 
 
 
not like I had much space before, but now I have half of that
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I never would have thought to do my dual monitors like that. What did you buy to stack them?
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...
That's right, folks, Oli himself just admitted Chua can be eaten and that there is nothing wrong about that!
The dregs in Crimson Isle were right.
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*staggers into the cafe, completely hungover*
 
Mrrrgh...
 
*sits at a Booth, then slowly flops over onto the seat, snoring softly*	
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Just don't use too much salt. Chua hate being over salted. 
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Thank goodness my cube isn't that small. I actually have a fairly large space which I then pack with stuff:
 
 
 
 
 
 
That's my notebook docked and another screen for a workstation under the desk. To the left of that is another notebook where I test Windows 8 compatibility.
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No idea what it's called, I didn't buy it. The company forced it on me. "The Office Manager position requires dual monitors." Well, I'm the Office Manager, and I was doing just fine and dandy with one. What I do require is space to move, and a non-broken neck :(
 
anyways, enough whining from me. How's everyone else? :)
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*staggers into the cafe, completely hungover*
 
Mrrrgh...
 
*sits at a Booth, then slowly flops over onto the seat, snoring softly*
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Finally got my new housing video up :D
I'm going through a huge Halestorm phase, and I imagine Niliana has the same attitude as Lizz :3	
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Thank goodness my cube isn't that small. I actually have a fairly large space which I then pack with stuff:
 
 
 
 
 
 
That's my notebook docked and another screen for a workstation under the desk. To the left of that is another notebook where I test Windows 8 compatibility.
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*Places a coconut water and banana smoothie in front of Rocio.*
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Yummy!	
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HAHA all this is soooo tempting. I been doing a ketogenic "diet" for a few months now. No sugar... no carbs.. *drools*
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Euh....wha.......NO!
Chua not for munchies! :angry:
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...
That's right, folks, Oli himself just admitted Chua can be eaten and that there is nothing wrong about that!
The dregs in Crimson Isle were right.
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No idea what it's called, I didn't buy it. The company forced it on me. "The Office Manager position requires dual monitors." Well, I'm the Office Manager, and I was doing just fine and dandy with one. What I do require is space to move, and a non-broken neck :(
 
anyways, enough whining from me. How's everyone else? :)
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How are you going with it so far?
 
Did the acetone breath go away after a week?
 
What are your results so far?
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Aldren-
 
 
 
Both for wall mounting in cubicles....	
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It's cool that you can do that. I can't.
 
I've lost 40 lbs too but it took me 10 years because I can't stick to those diets and hate exercising 6 months out of the year and can't do gyms.
 
That's okay. In 10 more years I'll be at my goal weight!	
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It's cool that you can do that. I can't.
 
I've lost 40 lbs too but it took me 10 years because I can't stick to those diets and hate exercising 6 months out of the year and can't do gyms.
 
That's okay. In 10 more years I'll be at my goal weight!
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Euh....wha.......NO!
Chua not for munchies!  :angry: 
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So long as we're skinny when we die right?
 
I look great as I am. The cool thing about slow weight loss is the change is sticky. I may not lose another pound but I won't gain again either.	
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So long as we're skinny when we die right?
 
I look great as I am. The cool thing about slow weight loss is the change is sticky. I may not lose another pound but I won't gain again either.
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*slides into the Morning Coffee thread like how one would slide into their DMs, as the kids would say*
 
Morning friends one and all!
 
Although I wasn't on long, I was able to get into the Skullkickers on Evindra and possibly insulted in Mechari (in my defense I was complimenting his dance moves). Outside of that, simply made dinner and passed out. This morning is just coffee since I forgot my pastry breakfast at home. :( 
 
I shall push on and survive. Hope everyone's day rules their faces off.	
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Too late for back-pedaling. *pours a handful of herbes de Provence on the Chua's head* 3>: P
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Things are going great. I can't really taste the weird breath anymore. I lost 42 lbs with it so far. Picture below doesn't show ALL progress. Just the last 90 days.
 
 
 
Last 180 days. I actually started heavier (had my son a year ago) Went from 177 to 134 cutting all carbs/sugar. It's been rough especially as someone who LOVES CAKE AND BEER. I am at a "happy" point so really focusing on exercise right now.
 
 
 
 
Fantastic results!
 
I'm proud of you for sticking through it (takes a lot of dedication) that is quite impressive work!
 
Well done.
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I should really work on losing some more but... psh, whatever.
 
My Primary care doc says I'm doing better than most folks he sees who need to lose 40. They're still gaining. It's hard enough as it is with my neighborhood being the spider capital of the world and living in suburbia while surrounded by freeways. 
 
I swear its like a human aquarium walking around.
 
Where's my bubble-treasure chest?	
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			Yay Tank broke the forums.	
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*walks in, slides across the Coffee Bar to grab his Techno-locks* *looks down at all the breakfast over his coffee bar*  *swats it off with one large arm swing*  Ya man.  Welcome to Thursday Morning Coffee.  *turns on the brews*  6 pages before the sun hangs high.. impressive.  Well done EU and other people who don't sleep.  
 
Wildstar?  Played for 10 minutes.  Got a Haste Mastery of Fury rune from my Boom Box.  Hooray for PvP lvl 50 Runes that are BoP.  Started to play, daughter decided she was going to have a tummy ache for the following 5 hours.. so.. yea.  *sucks down his 4th coffee this morning*  That killed that.	
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			Hah the forum is suffering from what seems like doom.	
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Good morning everyone.
 
Man, I wish I could lose weight..... I'm kind of at that point where I just want to pull my hair out. But.... it will just make mad talking about it so instead...
 
 
Good morning!
 
In Wildstar I got Yola to level 21 and made some furniture, of course. 
 
I'm still half asleep. Time to get to work and make some tea. See you soon. :D	
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That is awesome! I carry weight different due to being around 5 feet and my current weight is perfect for me. I plan to start running a few times a week once it's not so balls hot out. I don't do summer. >_>
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Cardio for heart maint.  Light weights to sculpt your power plant and keep your metabolism running at peak.  *nods nods*  Helluva job though.
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			If anything this is for the better! I like the broken look.	
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Thanks! Husband put a weight bench in the house and I have an elliptical so I plan to just build muscle now. 
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BBQ Chua.....Jacostas pets might like a new dish. 
 
-walks off to start a BBQ-
 
Now must find a chua....
 
-Stares at Oli-	
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*nods nods*  The more muscle your body has the easier it is to process your 'cheat' days.  Like.. my Tuesdays are my Carb load days.  My dinner is half a pound of pasta, sauce, sausage and meatballs.  And nice cold milk to go with.  And maybe a slice of garlic bread or two.  Never reaches my tummy or waist.  lol
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BBQ Chua.....Jacostas pets might like a new dish.
 
-walks off to start a BBQ-
 
Now must find a chua....
 
-Stares at Oli-
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You should talk to your HR about neck strain and discomfort from having to look 12 feet up to the 2nd monitor and how cramped the new cubicle is to include such things.
 
*cough* they need to give you a bigger space ;)
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			Omg... what are those photos of?	
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WHAT DID YOU PEOPLE DO TO MY KITCHEN!?!?!
 
 
 
 
Clean up this mess right now or I'm telling Chillia!	
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WHAT DID YOU PEOPLE DO TO MY KITCHEN!?!?!
 
 
 
 
Clean up this mess right now or I'm telling Chillia!
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Omg... what are those photos of?
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			I.... would.... burn my house down if my kitchen looked like that. Burning it down sounds helluva better than cleaning it.	
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A mess? :lol:
 
I saw the broken forums and RP'd it. You should be proud. :ph34r:
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Work's hardcore, but I'm almost done with this Pennsylvania stuff.  I had easy mac for breakfast, and no one wants a pic of it.
 
Responded to a bunch of feedback on the PVE Treatise from last night.  Feedback is appreciated.
 
Listening to some old school goth rock today.	
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A mess? :lol:
 
I saw the broken forums and RP'd it. You should be proud. :ph34r:
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WHAT DID YOU PEOPLE DO TO MY KITCHEN!?!?!
 
 
 
 
Clean up this mess right now or I'm telling Chillia!
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*Vunnu starts singing* 
 
Temple of looooooooovvveeeeeee!!!!
 
 
*Mordesh and Aurin taffy pull dance ensues.* 	
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			^ One of the few celebrities I've actually met.  Man is my hero.  lol	
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Who is Human and what have done with Tex?
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Growls while swishing his tail left and right
Reach for Chua and will cost fingers
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*Vunnu starts singing* 
 
Temple of looooooooovvveeeeeee!!!!
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*Vunnu starts singing* 
 
Temple of looooooooovvveeeeeee!!!!
 
 
*Mordesh and Aurin taffy pull dance ensues.*
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With the fire from the fireworks up above me,
With a gun for a lover and a shot for the pain at hand,
You run for cover in the temple of love,
You run for another but still the same,
For the wind will blow my name across this land.
 
This song has so many great lyrics.
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wish I could. The company is 20 people, max. These decisions came straight from the owner/CEO/grand poobah, and there is no "HR" dept.
 
I'm looking into a new job, this is one straw out of many on a camel.
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WHAT DID YOU PEOPLE DO TO MY KITCHEN!?!?!
 
 
 
 
Clean up this mess right now or I'm telling Chillia!
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*pulls his ears down over his head* make it stop!
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Both versions are good, I'm actually more used to hearing this version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_W3VykYhWA
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*pulls his ears down over his head* make it stop!
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covers his ears too and runs screeching to the table Rocio is hiding under
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No
I'm having fun, and you can't make me stop.
"Shine like thunder, cry like Rain!!!!!!"
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			Nothing like jumping in and doing a two laps in a 65F pool first thing in the morning.  Works better than coffee!	
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Are we singing off key again just to cause Aurin ear pain?
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Are we singing off key again just to cause Aurin ear pain?
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*Takes the squirt bottle out*
Alright, who don it, and who am I going to have to spray?
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Off key? 
 
*Walks off*
I guess I will go back to singing for people who appreciate my voice. 
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Uhm... Depends on what's in that spray bottle. O.O
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Off key? 
 
*Walks off*
I guess I will go back to singing for people who appreciate my voice.
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Fine, then I'll sing off key by myself.
 
Ahem
 
/in cracking and wailing tones
 
"Loving yoooooou is easy cause yer beauuuuutifuuuul. Doooo dodo doooodooo. AAAaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!"
 
/glass shatters and car alarms go off
 
 
Oopsie-doodles.
 
 
 :P
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			*passes out* X.x	
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Mostly water, with a hint of Chloroform. Keeps the rascals from causing to much destruction.
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*passes out* X.x
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Off key? 
 
*Walks off*
I guess I will go back to singing for people who appreciate my voice. 
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Fine, then I'll sing off key by myself.
 
Ahem
 
/in cracking and wailing tones
 
"Loving yoooooou is easy cause yer beauuuuutifuuuul. Doooo dodo doooodooo. AAAaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!"
 
/glass shatters and car alarms go off
 
 
Oopsie-doodles.
 
 
 :P
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Shortly after the first "thud", a second one can be heard
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			*reads patch notes*  *super glues elbow back together*  DUNGEONS, HO!	
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			there are strange things afoot in the Morning Coffee thread, my friends.	
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We should probably put up a warning. 
The folowing images are bad for your diet. You have been warned. 
 
So because I was not feeling well yesterday, I brought Xvira a cake today
This one is for you.
 
 
And I brought this one for everyone else.
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Well the chua is passed out, time to start up the grill. 
 
*Looks for the herbes de provence, and butter.*	
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Hey Scotty.  Will this help you think?
 
Warrior Abilities
Menacing StrikeBonus threat increased to 150%, up from 130%.
JoltBonus threat increased to 150%, up from 130%.
Polarity FieldBonus threat increased to 150%, up from 130%.
Atomic SpearBonus threat increased to 200%, up from 175%.	
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morning all... so the dual monitors are up >_< I am less than pleased. For comparison...
 
Before:
 
 
 
After:
 
 
 
not like I had much space before, but now I have half of that
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Community
Gave users a brain	
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Well the chua is passed out, time to start up the grill. 
 
*Looks for the herbes de provence, and butter.*
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We are on your monitor!!!
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Community
Gave users a brain 
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Community
Gave users a brain 
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I personally think Roo meat tastes like shit, but my Canadian ex at the time thought it was delicious *shrugs*
 
Too gamey (i dislike hares / ducks for the same reason(peking duck excluded)/ also goats)
 
Have to stew the crap out of them to soften that meat.
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Well the chua is passed out, time to start up the grill. 
 
*Looks for the herbes de provence, and butter.*
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You dated Canadians? You masochist.
Lmao
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Aha 2 for 2! Ima patent this Chloro water!
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WHAT DID YOU PEOPLE DO TO MY KITCHEN!?!?!
 
 
 
 
Clean up this mess right now or I'm telling Chillia!
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			Oh.. and.. *flips back a few pages*  Xila.  They still trying to hunt down your metabolism?  Maybe they need to build like.. the board game mouse trap.  But use nano-machines.  And implant it in your stomach and see if they can catch it that way? 	
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			VicVanMeter's treatsie.  Just.. go read it.  DAMN.	
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VicVanMeter's treatsie.  Just.. go read it.  DAMN.
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O.O
 
Wouldn't you rather a nice rowsdower? Or maybe some roan steaks?
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Masochist.. ...or REALLY desperate.
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Or both.
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Well I was not going to eat him, but we were planning to barbeque a chua....for science. 
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Well I was not going to eat him, but we were planning to barbeque a chua....for science. 
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So much to use with the Dim Sum pic ...
 
I will concentrate on the Egg Rolls and continuing my "fusion" way ...
 
South Western "Egg Rolls":
 
Filling:
Mexican Chorizo (in mass or links ... we will be breaking up the links )
Black beans (one can ... not worth the time for this dish to reconstitute)
Corn on the cob ( wait for it ... )
Plumb tomatoes 3-5
Red Onion 1 med
Jalapeno pepper 1 or 2 ( depending on heat level  but chopped fine ( you can control heat level by removing the seeds and cutting out the veins (this is what contributes to the majority of the heat)))
3 cloves of garlic (minced fine )
Cumin 1-2 tsp ( depending on how much you like the spice )
Salt and black pepper to taste ( remember to always always always season your food ).
 
First break down the Chorizo and when "browned" add the Onion and cook till softened.
 
While that is working grill your corn to get a nice char. Once done cut the corn off the cob.  (Use two bowls one smaller than the other ... turn the smaller bowl upside down in the larger and stand the cob on end and run your knife down the cob to loosen the cornels.  The larger bowl catches all. )
 
Add the corn and the rest of the ingredients to the Chorizo and onions.
 
Cook through and let cool.
 
Now to assemble and cook the Egg Rolls:
Use wonton wrappers ( will need 1 egg scrambled to seal the wrappers )
Place a table spoon or so depending on the size of the wrapper in the center, first tuck in the ends and the roll up into the right shape.  Along the top of the roll but inside the edge wash along the edge the egg so you can use it as "glue" to seal the wrappers.
 
You can either pan fry or deep fry depending on your equipment on hand.
 
To serve:
 
Cut in half on the bias and serve with Sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo for a choice of dips.  You can have fresh cilantro also if you wish.
 
Enjoy!  :)
 
PS: For the Vegans ... substitute Chorizo with marinated Tofu (Marinate in lime, cumin, a dash of soy sauce ( trust me ) for about 6 hrs. When ready press marinade out of the tofu ( 2-3 hours) then cut into small strips and sauté ... then follow the rest of the method ... wait substitute the egg for a "flour paste" (basically four, salt and water) it won't change the taste). ;)
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But was it REALLY for science.........?
 
......like.....really?
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Goood Morning all !
 
 
In WildStar news.. I am considering making an Aurin ... rofl  so i can have it level up and PvP against Scott's draken and rp the fun out of it when i hunt his draken down in openworld Pvp.. mwuhahahah !!!!!
 
 
So exotic foods today huh ?? 
 
Ever had a coconut crab? we used to have these in Guam   :  
 
 
 
 
 
here's the dish..   
 
 
or.. maybe Fruit Bat ?? 
we used to eat this as a side dish for drinking Beer   like uh.. hot wings are eaten with beer here in the US.
 
 
 
 
 
the dish .....
 
 
 
... off to work !	
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Oh.. and.. *flips back a few pages* Xila. They still trying to hunt down your metabolism? Maybe they need to build like.. the board game mouse trap. But use nano-machines. And implant it in your stomach and see if they can catch it that way?
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Chua can do too!!
*falls back asleep under the table waiting for something to happen*
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*yawns*
Morning Wildstar ^-^
My hand stopped hurting after I took a nap last night. Then I was forced...force I tell ya!...to heal Skullcano Vet.
Yey Practise runs! We got the last boss to 2% and were like yeah we'll get him! then we died and our tries after that were lackluster. xD
We'll land the sucker today though! Then we'll do more practise runs, then aim for a silver. I love progression. A lot. 
 
Oh yea I made an Aurin to RP with some Exile friends. I named her Binxy. And she's gonna be psychotic and awesome.
Anyways, today the husband is home cause his brakes are being repaired and working from home. When really Imma drag him everywhere ingame and heal him! :D
 
I hope everyone's alright today! <3
 
hmm
lets see..some food..
 
http://i.imgur.com/kMi38bt.jpg
Mongolian chicken and a big fat deep fried egg roll with rice. Oh how I miss you! They don't have this dish here in the UK.
*grabby hands*
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Was work setup not home setup.  Will post glorious pics of home setup maybe tomorrow!
 
 
o.O What did the Vancouver ladies do to you, Koala, you sound scarred :P
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Hey, you just did more thinking on this than my doctor! And I've never even met you in person.
 
No, see, my doctor's plan is to keep telling me to stop drinking soda. Because I told him I had stopped drinking soda completely a few months ago. >.> Oh, and the horrible swelling in my legs that isn't helped with the diuretic Rx and makes it painful to walk and stand? Yeah, we don't need to investigate what's causing it. Just keep taking the pills and stop drinking soda and eat less salt.
 
The big "idea" is that it's sleep apnea causing my problems. I have a sleep study Monday. If I do have sleep apnea it's been for less than a year. And if sleep apnea is causing me to swell that's a sign of organ and tissue failure, specifically my heart. So are we doing anything to check my heart? Nope. No need. One lab came back fine so that's all we need to do. Oh hey, my dad just died last October from congestive heart failure, so this is very concerning to me.
 
So... Looking for a new doctor.
 
I'm just a bit angry. Can you tell?
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Goood Morning all !
 
 
In WildStar news.. I am considering making an Aurin ... rofl  so i can have it level up and PvP against Scott's draken and rp the fun out of it when i hunt his draken down in openworld Pvp.. mwuhahahah !!!!!
 
 
So exotic foods today huh ?? 
 
Ever had a coconut crab? we used to have these in Guam   :  
 
here's the dish..   
 
 
or.. maybe Fruit Bat ?? 
we used to eat this as a side dish for drinking Beer   like uh.. hot wings are eaten with beer here in the US.
 
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You people so lucky with your fancy desks...and computers....
 
My "Desk" :(	
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Been watching Blade Runner due to some early birthday gifts I received from a friend who knows I'm a huge fan of the film. They bought me a Braun coffee percolator model 4053:
 
 
As well as a Braun coffee mill grinder model KMM-10
 
 
These aren't that noticeable in the film yet they're in Deckards kitchen.
 
 
 
Of course I probably won't make coffee with them since while they're not exactly rare they aren't made anymore. Now all I need is a PKD blaster...
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Hey, you just did more thinking on this than my doctor! And I've never even met you in person.
 
No, see, my doctor's plan is to keep telling me to stop drinking soda. Because I told him I had stopped drinking soda completely a few months ago. >.> Oh, and the horrible swelling in my legs that isn't helped with the diuretic Rx and makes it painful to walk and stand? Yeah, we don't need to investigate what's causing it. Just keep taking the pills and stop drinking soda and eat less salt.
 
The big "idea" is that it's sleep apnea causing my problems. I have a sleep study Monday. If I do have sleep apnea it's been for less than a year. And if sleep apnea is causing me to swell that's a sign of organ and tissue failure, specifically my heart. So are we doing anything to check my heart? Nope. No need. One lab came back fine so that's all we need to do. Oh hey, my dad just died last October from congestive heart failure, so this is very concerning to me.
 
So... Looking for a new doctor.
 
I'm just a bit angry. Can you tell?
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*hugs* I was going to suggest a new doctor... a good family doctor that's on your side is VERY important. I know from my parents and their health issues, we had very involved doctors, very lucky.
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Early birthday gifts? O.O  *looks at profile*
 
The 16th! Got it! :D *writes in Calendar*
 
We're going to need to make a list of everyone's birthdays so we can keep track. :P
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Goood Morning all !
 
 
In WildStar news.. I am considering making an Aurin ... rofl so i can have it level up and PvP against Scott's draken and rp the fun out of it.
 
... off to work !
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Chua has birthday on February 14th...
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HAHA all this is soooo tempting. I been doing a ketogenic "diet" for a few months now. No sugar... no carbs.. *drools*
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Those diets work for me, but they're soooo hard to stick to. >.<
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			im not sure ive ever had a meal with no sugar or carbs	
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Goood Morning all !
 
 
In WildStar news.. I am considering making an Aurin ... rofl so i can have it level up and PvP against Scott's draken and rp the fun out of it when i hunt his draken down in openworld Pvp.. !
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Chua has birthday on February 14th...
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*puts up Forum Caution Lights*
 
Diets are good ways to kick off an initial weight loss burn.  The key thing is lifestyle.  Change that, food is almost secondary.  To prove that point, I can eat 3,000 calories a day for a week and I know how not to gain a pound from it.  Just depends on what you're doing, and how you're doing it.	
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I won't do any diet that requires me to a) refuse food offered by friends or b) prohibits cooking things my friends enjoy.
 
The only diet I've ever stuck to was weight watchers.	
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If you do this, let me know I'm getting a rival group together called Death Row.
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I like this for the PvP Aurin vs. Draken. 
 
Exotic food is.... Too exotic for me. Heck.... Most normal food is too exotic for me.
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  Just depends on what you're doing, and how you're doing it.
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*puts up Forum Caution Lights*
 
Diets are good ways to kick off an initial weight loss burn.  The key thing is lifestyle.  Change that, food is almost secondary.  To prove that point, I can eat 3,000 calories a day for a week and I know how not to gain a pound from it.  Just depends on what you're doing, and how you're doing it.
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not sure we're allowed to bring that discussion here...  :P
#WildstarAfterDark
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thought your "Death Row" group was all Mordesh, rp-wise
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Chua has birthday on February 14th...
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Every time zombiechan posts I always read his posts as a Meseeks. 
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*puts up Forum Caution Lights*
 
Diets are good ways to kick off an initial weight loss burn. The key thing is lifestyle. Change that, food is almost secondary. To prove that point, I can eat 3,000 calories a day for a week and I know how not to gain a pound from it. Just depends on what you're doing, and how you're doing it.
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It burns about 5 calories per minute! 
 
#WildStarAfterDark
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Weight loss, when your body functions normally, is 80% diet change and 20% physical activity change. The #1 question the dietitians ask people who are eating healthy but not losing weight are you exercising? the most common answer is: no.
 
The best thing is to make changes you can live with forever. Because "diet" tends to mean short term. Not going on a diet, going on a forever lifestyle change. 
 
One of my co-workers was doing a low carb high protein diet and was exercising at least 1 hour every day. She lost 70 lbs in about 4 months. But, you know, it was hard being so strict all the time and she got sick of it and she's already gained all that weight back.
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Anyways, Good morning everyone! I was catching up with the thread, but I ran out of likes around page 7... I'll finish catching up later.
 
I hope everyone had a good night! I loved my day off yesterday. Pajama day on the couch until 6, then class (didn't get out of that. >.>), and then went out for the rest of the evening. :P Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes yesterday. I had an excellent day.
 
Fun story, my best friend got me the Carbot Zergling plushie for my birthday http://gear.blizzard.com/index.php/default/starcrafts-carbot-zergling-plush.html (FYI: Sell plushies, Carbine!!!!!) because I told her I thought it was adorable. When she gave it to me, her quote was "Yeah, it was really convenient. My little cousin has a birthday later in the month, so I just bought two and saved on shipping."
 
So it's official, I just turned 5 years old. >.>
 
Now I'm back at work... Nothing new WildStar related. I'm hoping to play tonight. I'm not sure which character I'll play though. I'll likely stare at the character select screen for 15 minutes before just logging in to Xvira anyway.
 
I hope everyone has a good day on the forums!	
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Hey mines 4 days before that! Up top! *offers the Chua a high five, then slowly realizes his mistake and amends it to a low five*
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I can always start roleplaying Mr. Meseek on the forum.
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Weight loss, when your body functions normally, is 80% diet change and 20% physical activity change. The #1 question the dietitians ask people who are eating healthy but not losing weight are you exercising? the most common answer is: no.
 
The best thing is to make changes you can live with forever. Because "diet" tends to mean short term. Not going on a diet, going on a forever lifestyle change.
 
One of my co-workers was doing a low carb high protein diet and was exercising at least 1 hour every day. She lost 70 lbs in about 4 months. But, you know, it was hard being so strict all the time and she got sick of it and she's already gained all that weight back.
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Wubba lubba dub dub!!!
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I'm sorry to hear that you're in pain.
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It burns about 5 calories per minute! 
 
#WildStarAfterDark
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It'll fade once Season 2 shows up.
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This! It needs to be a long term change if you're going to see any results. It's not something you can do briefly and expect permanent results.
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So only about 10 calories. :P
 
Better to just go for a walk to burn calories.
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When I get my likes back... xD
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^ Totally read that as "When I get on my back."  My brain is so mush today.
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^ Totally read that as "When I get on my back." My brain is so mush today.
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*throws open door, somewhat surprised by the amount of people already here this early.  begins walking toward bar, noting some weird melding of Aurin & Chua asleep under one of the tables.  "SCIENCE" he thinks to himself, smiling lightly.  he takes his regular seat at the bar and orders some of Koala's super coffee*
 
Good Morning all.  Lots of August birthdays it would seem, not just here, but several of my RL friends have August birthdays.  So, Happy Birthday to all of August!
 
So, in Wildstar news, I got Vryce to 26 last night & FINALLY figured out how to use costumes.   :P  I got a nice 'surprise' bonus @ work this week, so I upgraded to the Deluxe edition.  I LOVE the Eldan costume.  LOVE LOVE LOVE it.  Vryce looks fricking sweet in it.  Also,hit Weaponsmith Tier 3 & immediately made myself a weapon upgrade.  Tried to find someone to get me into the Skullkickers, but apparently no-one was on it seemed, then I found...
 
Apparently the "/who <name> command isn't how you find people.  I had someone send me a whisper in Illium about my weapon, and I responded, asking him what lvl he was & I could make him one (he had apparently seen me @ the crafting station I guess...? idk), but he never responded.  I did a /who <his char name> & rec'd a system msg that no one matched those parameters.  So I thought he logged off, but then right after he ran right in front of me.  I checked the spelling of his name, made sure it was right, then did the /who command again.  Same msg.  So - what is the text command to find someone in game, since apparently /who <player name> doesn't work...?  
 
But, still had a good time last night, I hung out in Illium watching some ppl RP & found it interesting.  Probably not something I could get into as much as some of those folks, but I could probably do it for a bit.  I'm actually formulating a backstory/personality for Vryce & will probably start putting it into a word doc soon.	
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This! It needs to be a long term change if you're going to see any results. It's not something you can do briefly and expect permanent results.
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			Lots of August birthdays because it gets cold in November. :D	
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			Alrighty. I'm making this official. I'm adding everyone's birthdays to Google Calendar. If you want me to know your birthday, tell me now! I've already added Xila, Scott, Olivar, g0dcomplex, and Zidders.	
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			April 5th :)	
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Alrighty. I'm making this official. I'm adding everyone's birthdays to Google Calendar. If you want me to know your birthday, tell me now! I've already added Xila, Scott, Olivar, g0dcomplex, and Zidders.
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Long term changes depend on the person. I don't plan to eat a ketogenic lifestyle forever but when I no longer wish to stay eating like this I plan to stick to the basics of keto... still eat low carb just not no carb. Currently.. I eat about 5-20g of carbs a day and these are carbs found naturally in veggies or dairy. When I transition I plan to perhaps do one carb based food a day.. maybe some toast, oatmeal, or pasta w/ dinner. But still try to remain around 100g and not over do it.
 
I honestly really enjoy eating this way. I eat bacon, eggs, cheese, cream, jalapeno poppers (jalapenos, cream cheese, and pepperjack), tons of veggies, butter, olive oil, avocados,  nuts, meats, and fish.
 
Sometimes I admit it does suck to wrap your cheese burger in lettuce because it's super annoying and messy.. typically.. ending up with condiments all over my hands. 
 
I have found a sweet spot for getting my sweet tooth cravings in with sugar free Russel Stover peppermint patties or coconut covered chocolate. 
 
I'm a grazer. Before I started eating this way I was hungry 24/7 would snack on anything and everything in my kitchen. Now with a high fat diet I am full.. never hungry and barely care or think about food. 
 
It was hard at first but I have no issues finding food to eat when out with friends at restaurants.. Qdoba and Five Guys have great options when I am out and about, too. 
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April 5th :)
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Long term changes depend on the person. I don't plan to eat a ketogenic lifestyle forever but when I no longer wish to stay eating like this I plan to stick to the basics of keto... still eat low carb just not no carb. Currently.. I eat about 5-20g of carbs a day and these are carbs found naturally in veggies or dairy. When I transition I plan to perhaps do one carb based food a day.. maybe some toast, oatmeal, or pasta w/ dinner. But still try to remain around 100g and not over do it.
 
I honestly really enjoy eating this way. I eat bacon, eggs, cheese, cream, jalapeno poppers (jalapenos, cream cheese, and pepperjack), tons of veggies, butter, olive oil, avocados, nuts, meats, and fish.
 
Sometimes I admit it does suck to wrap your cheese burger in lettuce because it's super annoying and messy.. typically.. ending up with condiments all over my hands. 
 
I have found a sweet spot for getting my sweet tooth cravings in with sugar free Russel Stover peppermint patties or coconut covered chocolate. 
 
I'm a grazer. Before I started eating this way I was hungry 24/7 would snack on anything and everything in my kitchen. Now with a high fat diet I am full.. never hungry and barely care or think about food. 
 
It was hard at first but I have no issues finding food to eat when out with friends at restaurants.. Qdoba and Five Guys have great options when I am out and about, too.
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Alrighty. I'm making this official. I'm adding everyone's birthdays to Google Calendar. If you want me to know your birthday, tell me now! I've already added Xila, Scott, Olivar, g0dcomplex, and Zidders.
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Just be careful. You said you had a baby recently and child bearing women tend to lose their gallbladders. I no longer have mine due to sever gallstones 2 years ago 6 months after my 3rd was born. High fat with no gallbladder is... Uhm.... Very unpleasant and also quickly very embarrassing.
 
I have to stay under 50g fat per day to prevent getting sick. But, I also get sick if I eat closer to 50g two days in a row.
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*slowly wakes up... notices Chua under the table with him... then notices Cycotik.*	
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			My birthday isn't until Dec 29th, I was suppose to be  born on Christmas. Thank god I wasn't, I wouldn't be able to go to the bar on my birthday for my birthday shot.	
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