shellylh

Definitely fill up buckets of water (or bathtub) to flush the toilet if necessary! You may not need to do it but if you lose water pressure, you will definitely be glad you did. Also, I would get a few gallon bottles of water and freeze them. You can put them in your fridge to keep it cold for a few days if you lose power.

2010 Festivo Malbec and pizza (with Hatch peppers, kielbasa sausage, fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, and goat cheese (on my side, hubby doesn't like goat cheese on his pizza)). The wine is OK, the pizza is fantastic. I really love the kielbasa and Hatch peppers together.

Ok... maybe I should keep an open mind on the 60mm.

That is just not right.

Good choice! That whole meat sounds fantastic. That is the plan... it is working so far! Here too but not as hot as it is supposed to be tomorrow (the forecast is 106!).

Losing power for a week is not fun!

I have read and thought about reverse lenses and extension tubes and think I would rather go with a macro lens even if just go with something like the new Nikon 40mm f/2.8 lens to go cheap.

G&T

I have been thinking of getting a macro lens lately. I know the Nikon 105mm is supposed to be the shit but don't want to spend 1K. Some complain that you have to get too close with the Nikon 60mm (scaring bugs away) so I have been thinking about the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 and Tokina 100mm f/2.8. Anyone have any experience with either of these lenses (or just Tamron/Tokina lenses in general)?

I would think the ads would be quite distracting for leisure reading. Might be ok if she is just using it for work.

I hope you can find a bottle. Al: That would make anyone want to drink.

I like those boxes.

^Good stuff!

Thanks for the suggestion Marc. The Amargo Cocktail 1 oz Casa Noble Crystal tequila 1 oz Campari 1/4 oz fresh lime juice 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice Much better.

I wanted to stick with tequila and found a drink called a Jaguar. It don't think it is the best use of any of its ingredients. 3/2 oz Casa Noble blanco tequila 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse 3/4 oz Torani Amer (calls for Amer Picon) 3 dashes of Regans' orange bitters

Margarita with dinner. What to drink next?

Good for you.

I put a bunch of roasted Hatch peppers and kielbasa in my spaghetti sauce last night - it was really good.... kinda reminded me a bit of jambalaya. Green chili stew sounds good (well, not right now since it has been over 100 degrees for the last month but maybe once October hits). I am trying to figure out how many chilis to freeze to use during the rest of the year.

Happy Birthday!

Just got back from Chuy's where they are having their annual green chili festival. Have I mentioned how I love Hatch green peppers (the spicy ones)? I do. They are awesome. The Bang Pow Enchiladas were full of spicy goodness.

Yep, thanks Steve!

Manhattan

Festivo Malbec

Nothing wrong with Wild Turkey Rye (except if it is empty ).