Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Things seem calm today, thankfully. I'm keeping quiet and hanging out in the Mellow Room today
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I posted this in the Butter Tarts thread too: Here's a yummy cake recipe. Well, it's another "non-recipe". LOL 1 chocolate cake mix (can be any type or homemade), baked according to directions on box. 1 bottle caramel topping 1 bottle chocolate syrup 1 carton Cool-Whip 1 bag mini-chocolate chip morsels 1 bag Skor Toffee bits (can use crushed up Heath bars, if desired) Bake a chocolate cake in a 9"x13" pan. When the cake comes out of the oven, use a skewer or knife to poke holes in the top of the cake. (As many holes as you want.) Drizzle caramel and chocolate over the top of cake. (The amount is up to you, probably about 1/4-1/2 cup of each.) Let cake cool entirely. When you are ready to serve the cake, spread Cool-Whip over the top and sprinkle the mini-chocolate chips and toffee bits over the top. Serve One note: The toffee bits will soften over time, so if you are only serving part of the cake, consider adding the toffee to the remaining cake later.
Originally Posted By goodgirl <<Or perhaps a stimulating conversation with William Peterson. I simply adore his character on CSI because he's complex and very intelligent.>> Ah! I agree FaMulan. I have had some very erotic fantasies with his CSI character.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka ^^That's what you get for watching CSI on such a huge television ;-)
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Good grief, clearly it's time to haul out the big guns here in the Mellow Thread! <---spreads out the super-duper deluxe chocolate buffet, fully stocks the bar with every expensive, top shelf, beautifully garnished drink imaginable, as well as all the non-alcoholic versions of same, tacks up Brendan Fraser and William Peterson posters, throws scented pinecones in the fire, and hands Candice a Mr. Microphone to enhance her soothing carols.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Much better! Pixie knows how to throw a swingin' party! I'm feeling better after my day of Starbuck's and other retail therapy. I bought myself some pine scented votive candles, red and white striped votive holders w/white candles, cute dish towels (4 of 'em!! I feel so indulgent!), 2 sets of warm gloves and a mini-bundt pan! Clearly, I also know how to party. LOL
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Oooo, fun! You know, in spite of being a pretty frugal person, I am a firm believer in the powers of retail therapy.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 Oh me too! Nothing better to lift the spirits than spending a little cash, preferably on yourself! I don't have a Starbucks here.....sigh.....can someone bring me an Eggnog latte and a Caramel Machiatto in here? Please? and maybe a nice Chocolate Chip muffin?
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter <---delivers TiggerPooh's order to her on a lovely silver tray complete with damask linen and a rosebud in a delicate crystal vase. Here you go, sweetie. Would you like me to have any particular celebrity come rub your feet while you have breakfast?
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Be careful, April. One completely innocent little remark like that, and the next thing you know, the entire LP community is making ridiculous accusations about you. . .like, oh I don't know, say for example that you get naked at the drop of a hat. 0
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m Wow, what a beautiful room. I've never been here before. <-----Thinks nothing but happy thoughts
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m <<I just spent the past 4 hours in the ER because my son repeatedly threatened to kill himself. He even ran to the kitchen to get a knife.>> Wow, I'm so sorry. I didn't read this whole thread, just skimming through, and that's horrible!
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 Orlando Bloom or David Duchovny rubbing my feet would be very nice, thank you. And thanks for the lattes......yumm
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I'm 99.99% sure that he was just doing it to annoy/hurt us or to be dramatic. but I'm tired of him doing it and since he was diagnosed as bipolar this Fall, I have to act on his threats. I think he learned his lesson after the police came and handcuffed him (for his safety) and after spending 4 hours in the ER. The officers promised they would do the exact same thing each and every time he made the threat. And he'll be a teenager on Jan. 3. Thankfully, he seems to be over his rough patch (for now) and has been pretty cheerful and pleasant the last 24 hours or so. I hope it lasts through Xmas and am kind of copping out and am not really bothering him about chores, schoolwork, etc. I'm not necessarily doing it for him, but for the whole family. We need to have the best Xmas we can. (cue the violins) ;-)
Originally Posted By Labuda (((April))) Oh, my goodness. I don't know what to say other than best of luck to you & your family, hon.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m <<Thankfully, he seems to be over his rough patch (for now) and has been pretty cheerful and pleasant the last 24 hours or so. I hope it lasts through Xmas and am kind of copping out and am not really bothering him about chores, schoolwork, etc. I'm not necessarily doing it for him, but for the whole family. We need to have the best Xmas we can.>> Wow, how terrible. Is he on medication? Does it seem to help? I wish you and your family my best! {{{mele}}}
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 {{{{April}}}}} Great big hugs to you and your family! I hope his cheerfulness last through Christmas! Here have some chocolate! .....passes a big platter of chocolate dipped strawberries and Godiva chocolates to April......
Originally Posted By JazzCat Oh thank goodness there are some people here who I can relax with! I got called into the "conference" room for the first time yesterday in the 15 months I've worked at Craft Warehouse. While I am convinced I am in the right, my boss sided with two of his "favorites". He's an alcoholic so his attitude is my way, my rules; but he changes the rules all the time. The nepotism there is outragous.
