Bring it On! World Series!!!
Back in the day, our grandmother, who lived in LA would get us to bet against her Dodgers. We could see the ring of palm trees at the stadium from her second story apartment. It has been decades since I’ve gotten excited about a World Series. 
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I took myself out to dinner at Del Taco last night because I like their crinkle-cut fries and they have a new meal deal of 2 snack-size tacos (hard shell or soft, chicken or beef), a small order of said fries, a mini-churro and a small soft drink (with free refills) for $4.49 plus tax. I often see various meal deals at the many fast food places, but can never even imagine me being able to finish one. But this one seemed doable and was especially so considering that before getting there, I didn’t even realize that the tacos were snack-sized. They and the rest of the meal was perfect in terms of size, taste and value for the money. I have eaten fast food 5 or 6 times since I returned to the US in early March and though this meal could not be considered healthy by anyone’s measure, since I don’t eat out very often to begin with and I walk a lot (helping to keep my weight to around 160 lbs/73 kg at 5ft 11in), I figure that like all things, it’s OK to do in moderation.
Anyway, when I was in line, there was a man in his 40’s I’d guess in front of me on crutches ordering for himself and his wife (who was already seated.) After he got his order and then gotten their drinks from the machine, I could see him struggling from the very start to carry the tray with 2 meals. I offered to carry the tray to the table where his wife was sitting, but he said he could do it. I could see that he and the tray were tottering and that disaster(s) were forthcoming. So I again said I’d do it for him and added that I really didn’t mind doing so. He said “Well, I do have a wife over there.” loud enough that she probably should have heard him, but she was engrossed in her “smart” phone and apparently didn’t. I had already gotten my drink and put my food down and then brought his tray to their table. He said “thank you, boss” and when I got to their table, his wife looked away from. her phone and then realized what had been happening. I’m glad I could help, but felt sad that it needed to be done. They both thanked me on my way out.
As for the moderation thing, if I could just practice what I preach regarding that and the length of my comments/posts here, this site would be a happier place. 
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Yay! The rumors were true!
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This is good news and I wish them all the best! 
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A little Texas humor - If you want to call it that. Saw this on the rear window of a high end pickup truck.
If I’m speeding
I have to poop
I mean really now… Funny at first but still smh.
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It may be…so sweet.
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Wha?
I could have sworn I had a block of Colby Jack cheese in the freezer. I wanted to use it for an upcoming meal. I tore everything out of the freezer and it wasn’t there. I guess I must have used it for something else. I was so sure I had it in stock!
Has this ever happened to you??
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Oh yes, that is why I started a freezer list stuck onto the front of the freezer. The item gets written down BEFORE it goes in and then crossed off when removed. I’ve ‘lost’ a few things that I SUAD were in there and was not pleased about it. Now if I can only keep up a regular purging schedule!
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Great idea… wish I was that disciplined with my freezer.
Excel spreadsheet for the win. I have quantites in a column with the food item in a 2nd column. Update it in pen as I use items up (or add new items), then when it gets too messy, I update in Excel and reprint.
And now you can see everything I have my upstairs and downstairs freezers. 
Yes, it’s a sickness.
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I tried following your example, much to my PIC’s amusement / incredulousness.
Mine included the basement freezer & the basement pantry shelves. I have a hard time keeping it updated, but I’ll do a better job once we’re back home 
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Last week, I wanted to make Greek meatballs. I was sure I had some ground lamb in the freezer, but I also tore everything out of the freezer, nada. I did have some lamb stewing chunks, so I made a braise from them (youvetsi).
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I remember that! I’m thinking that works better if you aren’t sharing your freezer? 
I have something similar near the spices, now that I think about it!
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If you’re sharing, it can still work, provided each person stays on their own side.
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“If you’re sharing, it can still work, provided each person stays on their own side.”
After high school graduation and before everyone went off to college, two friends in our circle rented a short term apartment together. Before you knew it the “I labeled my lunch meat and cheese and she ate it” “Well, I bought bread, mustard, ketchup etc.” started. Petty stuff like that. I always had my own place until I met my husband several years later.
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