How are you (yes, you) doing these days?

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by thug the bunny

You don't have a box for 'psyched'.

The grass is starting to grow.
Flowers are blooming.
Pollen is flowing.
Birdies are there for the taking.
The fairways are green, and the greens are fast.
Irons are being pured, and drives are being crushed.
This is going to be a good spring.

Who cares about work.

No, I do have a box for "psyched", it's covered under the "Excited" category. Please check that one. And seriously, the flowers are "blooming" all of a sudden now, they are not "blossoming" anymore these days?

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by SoBad

I see, thanks for the comments. A couch can be turned into a very powerful personal space at times. You can just control the world from a little corner with the power of your mind and the help of some small electronic devices. Enjoy the break and the thread!

Thanks again SoBad! I agree the couch can be one of the best places to recoup after a lot of stress!

-Fuji

[thug the bunny]

Originally Posted by SoBad

No, I do have a box for "psyched", it's covered under the "Excited" category. Please check that one. And seriously, the flowers are "blooming" all of a sudden now, they are not "blossoming" anymore these days?

Box checked.

I guess algae 'blooms', while flowers 'blossom'?

Most importantly, my drives are going a long ways, and my TS forehands are finding the middle of the strings.

The univers is concurrently in equilibrium and flux.

[Tmano]

the negative
I feel somehow trapped and frustrated,
I would love to find a different job more stimulating,
I would like to go home for a vacation,
the positive
in June I becone dad,
nice weather, at least better than usual here in WI,
spring is waking up my senses, and confuses me as well,
I'll be assistent coach at the high school

[Rock Strongo]

I've actually felt really awesome today. I woke up, saw that Roddick won while playing well, going to school we churned out terrific food, the thing I made turned out really well and the guests probably liked it during dinner service, friends liked it a lot though. Spoke to the girl I like and well, things are coming along nicely (that's at least what I think, but she has someone else... Hope she likes me...)! AND THE WEATHER IS AWESOME! Couple those things with good food and you're looking at a very happy (though tired) man

[Hood_Man]

Originally Posted by SoBad

It sounds like you’re doing really super there, Hood_Man. Is it always raining in Wales? I actually like jogging in the rain at times.

Sometimes, although the past fortnight has been absolutely glorious, and it looks like it's going to stay like this for a while longer yet.

And about time too!

[dennis10is]

Other.

I'm so disappointed in the poor and the middle class. They had the chance to give money to millionaires so that we can become billionaires but instead they decided to selfishly keep the money.

It sickens me to think that the poor and the middle class, having no chance to become billionaires, would not give their money to the millionaires, who do have a chance to become billionaires.

I've lost all respect for non-rich people.

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by dennis10is

Other.

I'm so disappointed in the poor and the middle class. They had the chance to give money to millionaires so that we can become billionaires but instead they decided to selfishly keep the money.

It sickens me to think that the poor and the middle class, having no chance to become billionaires, would not give their money to the millionaires, who do have a chance to become billionaires.

I've lost all respect for non-rich people.

I appreciate your comment and understand your concern. Money is definitely a positive resource. Still, isn't money only a means to an end?

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Hood_Man

Sometimes, although the past fortnight has been absolutely glorious, and it looks like it's going to stay like this for a while longer yet.

And about time too!

Not that surprised to hear - the month of March was gorgeous in New York. The spectacular tennis weather continues, but the guy on TV news this morning said that we might be looking at a drought situation in the near future here.

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Rock Strongo

I've actually felt really awesome today. I woke up, saw that Roddick won while playing well, going to school we churned out terrific food, the thing I made turned out really well and the guests probably liked it during dinner service, friends liked it a lot though. Spoke to the girl I like and well, things are coming along nicely (that's at least what I think, but she has someone else... Hope she likes me...)! AND THE WEATHER IS AWESOME! Couple those things with good food and you're looking at a very happy (though tired) man

What did you cook - an exotic Swedish dish?

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Tmano

the negative
I feel somehow trapped and frustrated,
I would love to find a different job more stimulating,
I would like to go home for a vacation,
the positive
in June I becone dad,
nice weather, at least better than usual here in WI,
spring is waking up my senses, and confuses me as well,
I'll be assistent coach at the high school

Congratulations on the situation with your wife. A high school tennis coach position sounds exciting, but you're saying you need something more stimulating? What do you have in mind - covert CIA operations maybe?

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by thug the bunny

Box checked.

I guess algae 'blooms', while flowers 'blossom'?

Most importantly, my drives are going a long ways, and my TS forehands are finding the middle of the strings.

The univers is concurrently in equilibrium and flux.

Every time I break a string these days is by shearing near grommet. Yes, I like to hit the ball near the frame or with the frame itself. It's economically sound and environmentally safe, since the strings aren't exposed to excessive stress.

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Fuji

Thanks again SoBad! I agree the couch can be one of the best places to recoup after a lot of stress!

-Fuji

I would even go as far as asserting that the couch is more important than the bed itself!

[Rock Strongo]

Originally Posted by SoBad

What did you cook - an exotic Swedish dish?

Hmm... What did I make that day... If memory serves me right it was an appetizer, basically an avocado half filled with what is essentially a mix of mayonnaise, creme fraiche, shrimp and other goodies. Basically it's stuff you'd normally find as a filling for baked potatoes. It's simple to make and it actually tastes great.

And oh, there is no such thing as an exotic Swedish dish. Surströmming doesn't count as that's vile.

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Rock Strongo

Hmm... What did I make that day... If memory serves me right it was an appetizer, basically an avocado half filled with what is essentially a mix of mayonnaise, creme fraiche, shrimp and other goodies. Basically it's stuff you'd normally find as a filling for baked potatoes. It's simple to make and it actually tastes great.

And oh, there is no such thing as an exotic Swedish dish. Surströmming doesn't count as that's vile.

Sounds fantastic – believe it or not, my idea of Swedish food is hotdogs at Ikea (no salt/pepper in the smaller café, it turns out). Let me ask you this question about Sweden – is it all pasty pristine blonde people, or is it really all overrun by handsome dark immigrant people?

Food and drink is a delicate topic. When I first joined the forum, a respectable member queried me on my sangria recipe. I probably was not very responsive at the time, because the basic sangria seemed obvious to me. I am more knowledgeable now in the ways of food and drink, and I can share now.

You squeeze the ends of the orange into a pitcher and slice the middle. Slice and squeeze some lime and lemon. Add sugar. Pour some fine red wine. Empty one ice tray into the pitcher and mix it well so the drink gets cold. Add sparkling mineral water. Add another tray of ice to finalize the pitcher. Pour into a voluminous glass and enjoy!

[Rock Strongo]

Originally Posted by SoBad

Sounds fantastic – believe it or not, my idea of Swedish food is hotdogs at Ikea (no salt/pepper in the smaller café, it turns out). Let me ask you this question about Sweden – is it all pasty pristine blonde people, or is it really all overrun by handsome dark immigrant people?

Food and drink is a delicate topic. When I first joined the forum, a respectable member queried me on my sangria recipe. I probably was not very responsive at the time, because the basic sangria seemed obvious to me. I am more knowledgeable now in the ways of food and drink, and I can share now.

You squeeze the ends of the orange into a pitcher and slice the middle. Slice and squeeze some lime and lemon. Add sugar. Pour some fine red wine. Empty one ice tray into the pitcher and mix it well so the drink gets cold. Add sparkling mineral water. Add another tray of ice to finalize the pitcher. Pour into a voluminous glass and enjoy!

We're not all blonde and beautiful (I for instance am black). Generally, we all do look good though. Immigrants aren't that big a deal though, I don't see how some parties might think of such. Plus, diversity only brings good. BTW, I think I'll try that sangria recipe once I'm able to get hold on some wine (that's got to be from Denmark and at a time when customs aren't having a look at you).

[retlod]

Work is pretty good, less busy than usual for this time of year. Wife is great, dog is awesome. Got some fun trips coming up. My shoulder's been bothering me of late, and I just hope it's not the start of something that will cause me to miss tennis time.

[SoBad]

Wow the forumers: tired > stressed > OK. The poll doesn't close until Dec 2014, so there is still a window of opportunity for positive voting.

[Fed Kennedy]

Originally Posted by SoBad

Sounds fantastic – believe it or not, my idea of Swedish food is hotdogs at Ikea (no salt/pepper in the smaller café, it turns out). Let me ask you this question about Sweden – is it all pasty pristine blonde people, or is it really all overrun by handsome dark immigrant people?

Food and drink is a delicate topic. When I first joined the forum, a respectable member queried me on my sangria recipe. I probably was not very responsive at the time, because the basic sangria seemed obvious to me. I am more knowledgeable now in the ways of food and drink, and I can share now.

You squeeze the ends of the orange into a pitcher and slice the middle. Slice and squeeze some lime and lemon. Add sugar. Pour some fine red wine. Empty one ice tray into the pitcher and mix it well so the drink gets cold. Add sparkling mineral water. Add another tray of ice to finalize the pitcher. Pour into a voluminous glass and enjoy!

You need rum in there.

[SoBad]

Originally Posted by Fed Kennedy

You need rum in there.

This ridiculous notion of fortifying sangria just keeps coming up and I am no longer sure how to respond to this (what appears to be) nonsense. Sangria is a summery hydrating revitalizing light and cold fun fruity kind of beverage. It’s not about upping the alcohol content to enhance the sedative effect, it’s about summer relaxation. I would add a little ryokucha and maybe use tonic water in place of mineral sparkling water, but that’s as far as my comfort zone extends when it comes to adventurous experimentation with sangria recipes. I am sorry if you find my comments offensive.