Baker's Cafe

[Galley Wench]

At the suggestion of Donna M, I've set up this thread for general discussion between bakers! Come on in and sit down!

[Bonnie G #2]

So glad you set this up; hope I didn't offend anyone I sure didn't mean to. But this is much better I'm sure.

[Demelza]

Sounds good to me It is so easy to highjack a thread, without meaning to.

[Galley Wench]

Thanks guys, glad to have everyone over here, so easy to get off course!

[Bonnie G #2]

that's why this "cafe" is such a great idea - you feel OK about getting off course and there's always so many things to talk about when you've discovered similar interest. That's what keeps life "interesting"

Here, all us wanna-be bakers can talk about what ever we want and not feel guilty. So thanks again GW.

[duonyte]

What a good idea, this should be fun.

[Galley Wench]

Bonnie, where are you now, back in Washington?

We're in the last two weeks of our stay here in Mexico. I used up the last of my sourdough starter on the English muffins so will probably be making up a batch of No-Knead Flatbreads - Master Recipe (Pizza, Naan, Focaccia) or No-Knead Artisan Boule Bread (The Master Recipe) to see us through!

[Bonnie G #2]

Yes, back in Washington. When my Mother got sick and my DD was going through a very ugly divorce, I was worried and thankfully Bob agreed that we needed to return so he gave up his job for me. She passed away just a few short weeks later (Last Feb) so I was able to spend that time with her. All 5 of her daughters where at her side in the last days and I know that helped her a lot and I'm very grateful for Bob making that sacrifice.

Now he's in the job hunting mode again and nothing has surfaced yet - but I'm sure it will soon. DD's divorce is final too and while she's struggeling learning how to be a single Mom, she's doing better and things are settling down for all of us.

Duante (sp?? ) so glad you found us here

[Galley Wench]

Wow, your plate has been full! Glad to hear things are starting to settle down for you!

[Bonnie G #2]

Yes, it has; and I'm enjoying getting back into my quite routine.

[Demelza]

Just a thought, can this be stickied in the breads & baking forum, then more people may find out about it?

Bonnie, glad to hear your DD is doing so well. It can be a big adjustment being a single parent.

[Bonnie G #2]

That is a great idea - I don't know how to do that but maybe GW will when she checks back in.

Yes, it's been really hard on DD, that's why I'm so glad I'm here to give what support I can. But now at least that the divorce is over I'm really hoping things will go smoother for her. It's a BIG adjustment being the bread winner for her 2 kids but she's doing an awesome job so far and I'm really proud of her.

[Galley Wench]

Demelza wrote:
Just a thought, can this be stickied in the breads & baking forum, then more people may find out about it?

Bonnie, glad to hear your DD is doing so well. It can be a big adjustment being a single parent.

Good idea, however it has to be done by a forum host, which I'm not on this site. Perhaps ask Donna!

[PaulO in MA]

Big Bird came for a visit today.

We moved here in 2003. We are the third owners, and I don't think the previous owners cleared the woods to keep the it like when the house was built in 1990. The home listing said that we had a pond.

The woods were pretty much up to the house in 2003, and the corner of the driveway was like a cave.

I've been clearing the woods, to get it like it probably was in 1990. Dang, there is a pond or vernal pool back there.

Accoring to a migratory map at the Currituck Club in Corolla, NJ, we are on the duck migratory path to eastern Canada.

We had two mallards visit in 2004. The arrive in Febuary and March and leave in May. More ducks in 2005. Lots more each year since since.

Wood ducks showed up in 2009, too.

I looked outside this morning and saw what I thought was a crane of some sort. Looks like a great blue heron according to Peterson's Field Guide - Eastern Birds.

Pictures are taken through a window ...











Separately, the actor that played Big Bird on Sesame Street lives in northeastern CT.

[Red Apple Guy]

I love herons. I've fished alongside them several times. They are much better at fishing than I am.