KKChat -- 13 October 2024

[Bynw]

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[18:18] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Problem mods?
[18:18] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Hello KK
[18:18] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> Hi KK
[18:18] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Hi KK
[18:18] <~bynw> hi KK
[18:18] <web12> Hi, all.
[18:18] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> I would just start over with a no-mods save, but I need some of my custom content hair and such to make certain Sims look right, especially if they are meant to represent family members.
[18:18] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> Yeah, the mods aren't playing well with the game itself. They keep having problems
[18:19] <~bynw> if you need help changing your nick. i can force it to change for you
[18:19] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Hi KK
[18:19] * web12 is now known as KK
[18:19] <~bynw> yay you got it!
[18:19] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> I have a no-mod save. I play it, but it's not the same. LIke you said, they don't work right.
[18:19] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> I have a no-mod save. I play it, but it's not the same. LIke you said, they don't look right.
[18:20] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> How is the Healing coming along? Well and Fast I do hope
[18:20] <The_Bee> Hi KK!  Happy Upcoming Birthday!
[18:21] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> H How is the knee progressing? Happy almost birthday.
[18:21] <KK> hoo hoo, it worked. Cming to you tonite from my phone, because I'm tethered to my comfy chair by my ice water machine.
[18:21] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> That works
[18:21] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> Ice water for the knee, or for drinks?
[18:21] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Easier to chat when comfy
[18:22] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> How is the knee progressing? Happy almost birthday.
[18:22] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> (by drinks, I was thinking whisk(e)y)
[18:24] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Chatting in a comfy chair is good.  typing on the phone however is annoying.
[18:24] <~bynw> phone screens are way too small
[18:24] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Hi everyone
[18:24] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> hello Shiral
[18:24] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> I'm fine with it if I can use Swype, but yes, typing individual letters on a small keypad is super annoying
[18:24] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Hi Shiral
[18:24] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> hi Shiral
[18:25] <KK> Ice water for knee, which is progressing well, despite a few dicey days last week. I think/hope I'm about over the hump.
[18:25] <The_Bee> bynw, this what I get when
[18:25] <The_Bee> The message has the following error or errors that must be corrected before continuing:
[18:25] <The_Bee>     One or more 'to'-recipients could not be found.
[18:25] <The_Bee>  i try to PM you
[18:25] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Glad the knee is better, KK
[18:25] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Many warm thoughts that all the dicey days are done.
[18:25] * CambersGhost [discord] <shiral_> snaps fingers and lays the chatroom table with mulled cider and maple walnut blondies
[18:25] <KK> bynw? Do I need the o do something at this end?
[18:26] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> Read that as "maple walnut blondes" and thought "I prefer blonds".
[18:26] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> I have  dish of Walnut brownies just out of the oven to go with your blondies.
[18:26] <~bynw> i think you are doing fine KK
[18:26] <~bynw>
[18:26] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> (If I prefer blonds, am I a gentleman?)
[18:27] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> You're a naughty boy, TM
[18:27] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> 😆
[18:27] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Thank you Shiral
[18:27] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> I'm inordinately fond of blonds, m'self
[18:27] <KK> ok, I'd gotten a strange message, but it seems ok now.
[18:27] <~bynw> not sure what you got
[18:27] * The_Bee offers mead and mulled cider.
[18:27] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Blondies and Brownies make a good afternoon Chat Snack
[18:28] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> I'll just sit here savoring the dark hair/light eyes combinations and letting everyone else fight over those blonds
[18:29] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> I would fight over Joss
[18:29] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> sword fight or Arcane Duel. Either way I am there.
[18:29] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> 😄
[18:30] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> How about a bake-off instead?
[18:30] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> sounds yummy
[18:30] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Haldanes have some wicked good recipes, I'm sure
[18:30] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Y'all are welcome to duel with blondie recipes. I'll volunteer as Council arbitrator for that one.
[18:31] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> KK we just had a few questions about Merasha and Wine.  Is Merasha acidic  in composition and that is why it goes with wine better than say Milk.
[18:31] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> I want my blondies to be caramel-flavored instead of maple. Can I make that request?
[18:31] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Now I'm all tempted to write in a character who looks like Paul Hollywood....
[18:31] <KK> I expect it's the folk who work in the Haldane kitchens who have the good recipes.
[18:31] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Hi Everyone!
[18:31] * CambersGhost [discord] <shiral_> snaps fingers and  supplies some caramel blondies
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Hi Jerusha
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> Hi Jerusha
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Hi Jerusha
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> *sings Shiral's praises*
[18:32] * CambersGhost [discord] <jerusha2> holds out for chocolate
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Well yes, and they can roast a mean pheasant, too
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Basically the question was whether merasha's pH was more acidic or basic.
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Hello Jerusha.  better stop inthe Haldane Kitchen before coming here to get some goodies.
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> Jerusha, before you leave today, I've got a wee bit more I added on from E.
[18:32] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> And I had theorized it might be acidic since it normally is put into wine, which helps to mask the flavor but doesn't neutralize it
[18:33] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> (In case anyone else was wondering about the word, "Blondies are a type of dessert bar that is similar to brownies but with a different flavor. They are made with brown sugar instead of cocoa and are often baked in a pan, and then cut into squares or rectangles. Other ingredients such as walnuts or chips can be added to the mixture. Blondies are soft and chewy. The name blondies  <clipped message>
[18:33] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> comes from their light color, which contrasts with the dark color of traditional brownies.")
[18:33] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> I'll check, Nezz
[18:33] * The_Bee sets out roast venison from the Rhemuth Castle kitchen.
[18:33] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Yumm Bee
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[18:33] * CambersGhost [discord] <jerusha2> adds butter tarts
[18:33] * CambersGhost [discord] <shiral_> supplies some brownies with a salted caramel filling, but suspects she's been watching too many baking competitions.
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[18:34] <The_Bee> WB KK
[18:34] <~bynw> wb KK
[18:34] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Welcome back KK
[18:35] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> wb KK
[18:35] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> rehi
[18:35] <web12> Guess it timed out. In my phone tonight.
[18:35] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> silly phone
[18:35] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> "I expect it's the folk who work in the Haldane kitchens who have the good recipes." I wonder if they have a recipe-assumption ceremony. Say a ritual, stick a paring knife into your palm, and you can do all the traditional sauces and pairings of the Eleven Kingdoms instinctively.
[18:36] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> Saint Camble Ratatouilles you.
[18:36] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> OOCH TM.  LOL
[18:36] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> If you don't bleed into the pudding
[18:36] * CambersGhost [discord] <stnezz> takes notes about TM's idea for the Forgotten Shadows story
[18:36] <web12> well, it works. I'm just not always aware of its foibles.
[18:36] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> I'll bet the cooks at Rhemuth Castle have to work hard to get to the top position.
[18:37] <web12> Probably a good lot of competition for the positions.
[18:37] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> I think history has beheaded a few bad chiefs
[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> And chefs, too
[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Chiefs or chefs?
[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> that too
[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <tm_9039> Given what happened with one bottle of "Fianna" wine, the Haldane food and beverage staff had better be thoroughly vetted.
[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> both
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[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> To tend the King's Wine Cellar would be  a  position of trust right there.
[18:38] <~bynw> hi HoundMistress
[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Hi HM
[18:38] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> hi HoundMistress
[18:39] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Hi HM
[18:39] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> could be interesting,  Kansas City Chefs cooking up the next touchdown
[18:39] <web12> It certainly would have been a unique time.
[18:39] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Hi HM
[18:39] <The_Bee> Hi HM
[18:39] <HoundMistress> Hi, bynw FGLK Shiral, Jerusha, everybody!!
[18:39] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> "Will the Chefs over cook their roast, this year?"
[18:39] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Possibly
[18:39] * web12 is now known as KK
[18:39] <HoundMistress> I was watching The Hobbit, The Desolation of Smaug
[18:40] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> It gives the word "Super Bowl" a rather different meaning, doesn't it?"
[18:40] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Love Smaug
[18:40] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Tee hee
[18:40] <HoundMistress> Hi KK How's your knee?
[18:41] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Scrolling up to see what I've missed, since I have DIL2B texting me re: wedding stuff at the moment
[18:41] <KK> had a couple of rough days last week, but I think I'm mostly over the hump now.
[18:41] <HoundMistress> Smaug is a law unto himself
[18:41] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Dragons tend to be that way
[18:41] <HoundMistress> That's good to hear, KK
[18:42] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Hope everything goes well going forward, KK
[18:42] <HoundMistress> But they always underestimate the improvisation of humans
[18:42] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> And hobbits
[18:42] <HoundMistress> I had my last visit last week for a whole year!
[18:42] <The_Bee> Do you still need your walker, KK?
[18:42] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Woo hoo, HM
[18:43] <HoundMistress> She will get off it soon!
[18:43] <KK> should be ok. On Thursday I get my follow up with the surgeon, and staples out. Then the high power physio will kick in Monday.
[18:43] <HoundMistress> My walker is now a cat platform
[18:43] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> Yay HM
[18:44] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Good repurposing HM
[18:44] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Add lights and it could be a little Christmas tree
[18:44] <HoundMistress> They will work you out!
[18:44] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Sounds typical, HM, 😉
[18:44] <KK> thursday I have my follow up with surgeon, and staples out.
[18:44] <HoundMistress> Yes, all belongs to The CATS. I am but allowed to use it.
[18:44] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Generous of them
[18:45] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> That is thoughtfull of them, HM
[18:45] <HoundMistress> BRB
[18:45] <KK> at least I know what to expect from this point. This isn't my first rodeo!
[18:46] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> Yee haw
[18:46] <HoundMistress> It's a little easier the 2nd time.
[18:46] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> The post-knee replacement rodeo  is rather tamer than the usual rodeo, since no bucking bronco riding is allowed. 😉
[18:46] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> no falling down either
[18:46] <HoundMistress> AND NO FALLINg!
[18:47] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Definitely no falling.
[18:47] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> nix on the falling
[18:47] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Sounds like we all agree on that one
[18:47] <HoundMistress> If you are falling, twist around in the air and land on your bum
[18:48] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> even if you have to stop and think about every Next step.  take it slow.
[18:48] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Falling is definitly OUT
[18:48] <HoundMistress> Slow and steady
[18:48] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> wins the race
[18:48] <HoundMistress> Yes!
[18:49] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> That's why you're only allowed to compete with other people who have had knee replacements.
[18:49] <The_Bee> Leave falling to the falling leaves.
[18:49] <HoundMistress> My A/C is blowing. It's 93 outside
[18:49] <HoundMistress> Yes, let the leaves fall!
[18:50] <~bynw> 55 out but feels like 45 due to the wind today
[18:50] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> HM you are warmer than me,  SO Cal got up to 85 today.
[18:50] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> 93? Yeesh! We're cooler than that here in Alabama!
[18:50] <The_Bee> 49F here
[18:50] <HoundMistress> The record for today is 99 here
[18:51] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> We've been hitting 78° pretty much ever day this week.
[18:51] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Coastal Virginia made it to 76 but due for a temp plunge starting tomorrow
[18:51] <KK> Wow, I got lost in screens for a while there. Finally found my way back.
[18:51] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> We're 84 at the moment, but I think our high was just 85.
[18:51] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Follow the White Rabbit announcing that it's late.
[18:51] <HoundMistress> Usually we actually have fall by now.
[18:52] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> We'll hva highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s starting tomorrow. Hello Fall
[18:52] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> We don't normally get a true cold snap here until closer to Halloween
[18:52] <HoundMistress> Tahats more like it
[18:52] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> About a week or so before
[18:52] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> We'll have highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s starting tomorrow. Hello Fall
[18:53] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> We had a heat wave for the first week of October, but since last Tuesday, it's been mainly in the middle 70's.
[18:53] <HoundMistress> Would love to have middle 70s
[18:53] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Me too
[18:53] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> That's my preferred range
[18:53] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> It was a BIG relief when the heat wave was over.
[18:54] <HoundMistress> We had a faux fall a few weeks back, but alas it did not last
[18:54] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Now my cats are no longer flat
[18:54] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> 😄
[18:54] <HoundMistress> Your cats were flat?
[18:54] <KK> this will be a big week for me. Staples out on Thursday, Big Birthday on Friday, and a nice lunch at a nearby winery for the actual celebration. It s only a number, after all.
[18:55] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> a winery, oooOOOoooooooh
[18:55] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> It's a reaction to heat, HM. Mine used to try to spread themselves out on any cool surface during hot days too.
[18:55] <~bynw> sounds like fun for the lunch
[18:55] <HoundMistress> YAY! Happy Birthday, KK!!!
[18:55] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> "Flat Cat Syndrome" is what I call unreasonably hot weather. The cats stretch out in the coolest places they can find. Hence, flat cats
[18:55] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Sounds like a perfect week KK. Enjoy
[18:55] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Happy Birthday in advance, KK
[18:55] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Happy Birthday this Week KK. Enjoy
[18:55] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> It is kind of a major birthday for you.  Hope it's a good one
[18:56] <The_Bee> Happy Fourscore years, KK!
[18:56] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> That sounds like a good way to spend your birthday week, KK
[18:56] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Yes, happy celebration, KK!
[18:57] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Dmitri sends his purrs
[18:57] <KK> Had a nice outing yesterday, down to Salem for a bbq. An hour and a half each way, but friends gave me a ride, and everyone was kind and helpful the whole time. Tiring, though. I slept well last night.
[18:57] <HoundMistress> We were putting  stuff of Lou's out to go in a community garage sale in 2 weeks and I found a box of my books with some KK books in it!
[18:58] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Keep those, HM
[18:58] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> Cool!!
[18:58] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Good discovery!
[18:58] <HoundMistress> I am! I told her to put those back!
[18:59] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> Some books I will Never let go of.  Not even the duplicate copies of.
[18:59] <HoundMistress> Exactly!
[19:00] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> I love heroes that touch my soul
[19:00] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Yes
[19:00] <KK> some task just have to be done, but at least occasional treasures turn up.
[19:01] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> It's nice when we find things we feared we'd never see again
[19:01] <HoundMistress> The boxes we emptied had been there 20 years next month, when we moved in in 2004
[19:01] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Wow
[19:01] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> wow
[19:02] <HoundMistress> So many surprises. Lou had lots of series books. Hope we will find interested parties at the GS
[19:02] <KK> okay, I'm done here for the night. Chatting on the phone is better than not chatting, but it's too fiddly to do for very long. Back next week, on proper computer. Meanwhile, everyone be safe an healthy and happy!
[19:02] <CambersGhost> [discord] <evie.delacourt> Have a great week, KK
[19:02] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> you have a great night
[19:02] <CambersGhost> [discord] <stnezz> and a wonderful week
[19:02] <CambersGhost> [discord] <laurnarose> happy week KK
[19:02] <HoundMistress> Have a GREAT birthday week!!
[19:02] <CambersGhost> [discord] <jerusha2> Have a good week, and happy birthday, KK
[19:03] <KK> nighters, all!
[19:03] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> Happy birthday, KK
[19:03] <CambersGhost> [discord] <derynifank> have a happy week and a happy birthday
[19:03] <CambersGhost> [discord] <shiral_> And have a good week. Hope the knee responds well to physical therapy
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