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Sep 23rd 2022, 2:07 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Hello You Lot!!

Holy Moly he’s a big guy, mine was about 1 1/2”

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Sep 19th 2022, 10:30 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Hello You Lot!!

That would be lovely, we have visited San Antonio in the past so have done the riverwalk and Alamo. I am yet to get up to The Pearl for a look around, between hubby’s new job, the move and house...
Sep 16th 2022, 5:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Calling .Gov in the UK and on hold times. Very frustrating.

Did you ever get it sorted, we had to change address recently and hubby struggled with two factor as he had changed his phone number. We went through the security question thing - couldn’t use DL as...
Sep 16th 2022, 2:08 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Hello You Lot!!

I have a UV black light and scorpion killer ordered and I’m shaking out shoes and clothes like a nutter. I’m also going to have a crick in my neck from walking around scanning the floor. I’m...
Sep 16th 2022, 2:04 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Hello You Lot!!

We might have considered heading home to Scotland had it not been for kiddo (our only one). He loves it here and never wants to leave, but he only started working in January and moved out in April, I...
Sep 16th 2022, 1:53 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Hello You Lot!!

Hello lovely, so far so good. It’s still hot as hell and I don’t think it rains here which gives the grass a lovely crispy yellow look haha!

Wish we were up ‘narf like you, although I might...
Sep 16th 2022, 1:49 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Hello You Lot!!

Someone on Facebook said the same thing. I’m not sure I’ll survive that encounter, you’ll hear me scream in Hungary!
Sep 15th 2022, 5:12 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Hello You Lot!!

Thanks for saying Hello. It would have been nice if my hubby’s new job was in another state and not just 3 1/2 hours away from where we lived before, I’d quite fancy a change of scenery. Maybe not...
Sep 14th 2022, 10:10 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,711
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Talking Hello You Lot!!

Forgive me BE for my sins it has been years since my last confession post.

So nice to see so many familiar names still lurking around. I can’t believe it’s been 14 years since we moved to Texas...
Jan 2nd 2018, 8:37 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Mincemeat, Where Art Thou?

I have used this one in the past.

https://www.davidlebovitz.com/the-mince-that-made-my-butcher-wince/

I can get candied peel but only during the holidays. It’s usually hidden at the end of an...
Jan 2nd 2018, 7:58 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Mincemeat, Where Art Thou?

I can buy at both my local supermarkets here in Houston: HEB and Kroger. The brand I see most often is None Such. Just made mincemeat empanadas with the rest of the jar or as we decided to call...
Dec 23rd 2017, 8:33 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,868
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Google home

Yes I just listen through her, hubby connects her to the surround sound system occasionally. Not having to shout upstairs multiple times is a wonderful thing!
Dec 22nd 2017, 10:55 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 2,868
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Google home

We have 2 Amazon Echo's, 2 Nests, 4 wemo sockets, 1 wemo light switch, philips hue bulbs and a harmony hub and remote. No problems with our Echo's so far, would highly recommend. It’s easy enough...
Forum: USA
Dec 12th 2017, 2:12 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 9,901
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Tips for Trader Joes

I'be seen it but wasn’t really sure what it was, I'll try one next time if they have them 👍🏻
Forum: USA
Dec 9th 2017, 3:03 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 9,901
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Tips for Trader Joes

Oh yes you have to remember to take them out. I’m often in bed at night weighing up the pros and cons of getting back up to take a couple out for the morning. Wait till you see them in the morning...
Forum: USA
Dec 6th 2017, 4:56 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 9,901
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Tips for Trader Joes

Chocolate Brooklyn Babka
Sliced French Brioche
Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
Lemon Curd
Chicken Tikka Samosas (frozen)
Pepper Jelly
Cookie Butter
Chocolate Croissants (frozen)
Chicken...
Forum: USA
Oct 31st 2017, 3:39 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,286
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Bank account

We also started out with Chase using hubby's work address, was 9 years ago though maybe they have changed the rules.
Forum: USA
Sep 27th 2017, 2:32 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 3,799
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Decent Womens/Teen Girl Clothes Stores

I too am mid 40's, I've almost given up going clothes shopping over here, I hate it, most stores seem to be a jumble, don’t always have my size and it takes too long. I see something advertised or...
Sep 23rd 2017, 4:01 pm
Replies: 64
Views: 6,930
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: On the subject of Aldi... who shops there?

We have H-E-B here in Texas and they are my go-to shop, I have 2 within 2 miles and an H-E-B plus about 8 miles away. I can do a full week shop there no problem. We do have a Kroger but it's an old...
Sep 23rd 2017, 12:34 pm
Replies: 363
Views: 36,955
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Harvey

That's really bad, like you say I have heard of people saying they have their FEMA money already. The fact that you are having to wait is disgraceful.
Sep 22nd 2017, 8:33 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,176
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: What age were you when...?

I was 35, hubby was 39, kiddo was 9. That's when hubby was offered the job, it hadn't really been on the radar prior to that so it was what it was. It was a good age for The Dude though as he...
Sep 19th 2017, 9:18 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Any architects on here?

Hopefully he will find a balance. He wants to be there to get to know the students plus all his 'stuff' is there but then he has to drive home late or stay over which I know he will not want to do. ...
Sep 19th 2017, 4:54 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Any architects on here?

He's doing his Bachelor of Architecture at The Gerald D Hines College of Architecture at University of Houston. He stayed at home and in-state to save money. It's a 5 year course and we are hoping...
Sep 19th 2017, 2:36 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Any architects on here?

It might when we can't get AutoCAD or Illustrator to work.
Sep 19th 2017, 12:46 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,072
Posted By ChocolateBabz

Re: Any architects on here?

LOL, I won't ask you for gardening tips then. So far it appears to be an intensive course, I'm not sure he knew what he had signed up for. Already some of the kids have pulled all nighters :ohmy:. ...
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