Linda from Minnesota

What's up Linda...? Hope everything at Sunshine's was OK! We went golfing and then out to dinner. Hitting the river today for adult malted beverages! Talk to you soon.

Oh, not a NEW PAGE! I must leave a BEER CAN.

I just can't help myself!

Okay, I have to do it one more time...since nobody can stop me!

Oh I had to stop back...all of this talking I forgot to take some wine with me to have on the river! Thanks for the refreshments!

CAUTION: ROAD CLOSED

Don't you just want to pinch Bobby's cheeks - I get a kick whenever I went to one of my son's HS music program - Bobby Sherman played the drums. Mary

Don't know what your bottling right now Linda. Left a suggestion on east. a 'Minniehaha Laugh Yourself Silly' wine label, but that may not be what you're looking for. Cheers! And tell Libby I picked up that beer can so I could get the refund on it!

Hi Linda! Brendan is going to Drew University in Madison, NJ (not far from NYC). He is going to major in Economics and he will be playing soccer there. He will be about 3 hours south of us and my daughter at Boston College is 3 hours east of us. We'll probably try to get to some of his games. BTW, Bobby Sherman brings back memories, although I don't recall that song, Easy Come, Easy Go. I always liked him. Take care! Stop by the SA2 page sometime!

Hi, Linda! We haven't had a chat in a while. It has taken me SOO long to catch up on comments for about 10 days away from a computer.

I came here looking for the labels you mentioned for Rose! Well, at least I got to see Emily and her friends! Thought I would leave you with a big box of Frango Mints. Have a great day!

Hey, Linda ... isn't that a ''Michigan Football'' sweatshirt? Right there in Golden Gopher land? Yes, Go Blue ... I like your daughter's friends! :)

thanks Linda for your birthday wishes! lovely group photo above - they look so happy!

Hi Linda - What a nice group of friends! Is Emily your youngest? I think that is the most exciting thing for us. Jenny is our youngest. It is kind of like opening a new chapter in life! We have raised five children. My oldest is 28 years old today.

That church was just beautiful. I bet it is very nice on the inside also.

Are you still job hunting? I wish you lots of luck with that.

Linda
thank you for the lovely birthday wishes and gift for my 50th birthday celebrations. I have great memories to keep. The wine labels made especially by you are something to treasure.
receiving messages from all around the world is very humbling. I love to send the messages to others, but receiving them is something very
special.
we share a lot here on site and I love the feeling of the huge 'sudoku worldwide family'.
To share my family celebration here in Wangaratta with some of my special 'sudoku family' was more than I could possibly ask for. Your telephone call rates equally with being here with us, just awesome. We are lifelong, family friends and I cherish that. I only wish we didnt live so far apart.
cheers
water of course

Try a paste of dishwasher soap. Rub it in with a tooth brush then rinse the spot. This always works for me. When it is white I sometimes add a little bleach to the water in addition to the soap. Keep in mind that dishwasher soap can strip color...maybe test on an edge first. I have used it on colors and been okay.

Linda, saw your post from yesterday about rust stains. I have three methods that seem to work.
1. Sprinkle salt on the stain, squeeze lemon juice on it, and spread in the sun to dry.
2. Spread the stain portion over a pan of boiling water and squeeze lemon juice on it. Repeat until stain is gone.
3. The cream of tartar method that Susan mentioned yesterday varies from the one I know about. You can only do this if it's safe for the fabric. Bring a solution of 4 tsp. cream of tartar and 1 pt. of water to a boil. Add the shirt and boil until the stain is gone. Rinse thoroughly and wash.
Whichever you use, you will have to rinse the shirt thoroughly, then wash as usual.
I hope one these help you.

I just wanted to drop by and say for helping me get all those emails for Rose. The look on her face was just as we all would imagined it to be. You are a gem, for not only helping with emails, but also the wine lables and the phone call, it was fantastic to be able to finally put a voice to you.
Now I know we really must organise that international meeting, I can only just imagine us all together, boa's..tiara...and wine, what a mix!

Glad you approve of course you can copy and use it.

Great video. Maybe if you send Angela (Dallas) some of your wine to have with her blue cheese she can have Incense and Peppermint dreams!

Hi Linda. Haven't dropped past for a while. Sorry. Sounds like you will be busy getting your wine ready again soon. Peach wine.....yummmy. I have left you a big bunch of tulips to brighten up your day.

Goodness gracious Linda! Your wine cellar looks like the graduation party was at your place! Better stock up if you want to host a party with your Sudoku mates. Glad you liked the Smilie. Cheers!

Yes, Linda, he's quite the guy. I'll post photos of our other two at some point. Nice to see your wine cellar--I'm a sauvignon blanc, reisling, and pinot grigio fan myself. Leaving you a bouquet of daisies for your al fresco dining table.

Linda. Did you have any luck finding that recipe for Singapore Noodles? I would be really keen if you do find it?? Gus

Lovely wine rack Linder. I can't tell from this angle, do any more of those bottles say 'Cindy's Private Reserve'?

Singapore Noodles

The only change that I made was instead of where it says “shredded” I always diced, but that is just to my family’s taste. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

185 g cooked vermicelli rice noodles
100 ml oil
½ medium onion, shredded
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 red chili, shredded
1 green onion, shredded
90 g baby shrimp (prawn) diced
125 g bean sprouts ( I left these out, again for my family’s taste)
90 g char siu (barbecued pork). I use ham
1 fresh egg, beaten

Seasoning:

25 g salt
½ tsp sugar (only if you use light soy sauce)
50 ml white wine
25 ml light soy sauce
75 g curry powder (more or less to your taste)
75 ml chicken stock

Preparation:

1. Parboil the noodles for about 5 minutes until they are 80% cooked. Then place on a dry towel and pat dry.
2. Mix together the seasoning and set aside.

Method:

Layer the wok with a little oil, just enough to cover the sides. Drain off. Over a high heat fry the rice noodles on each side for about 30 seconds. Remove and place on a serving dish. Fry egg, shred, diced, (scramble) remove and place in a bowl.

Heat the wok. Add in 50 ml oil and stir fry the onions, garlic, red chili and green onion for 20 seconds. Then add the shrimps, bean sprouts, egg, and barbecued pork.

Pour in the seasoning. Cook and let the stock boil down. Pour over noodles.

Enjoy! If you have any questions post on my page.

Hey Linda~Loved the tube,the paintings in the video are beautiful,I wish I could paint that well.I did a lot of eagle paintings for my brother that passed away,he loved them and you know how eagles go with Harleys and he had them too.
btw did you get your smilie problem worked out?was it the gif to jpg?just wondering,Angie is really good at explaining but I'll help if I can

Linda, Big thanks for the birthday greeting and the wine. I am pleased to report that I had a GREAT day!
Kate.

Hey Linda~Gath posted his new site to resize! timing is everything , now if we can figure it out ,he says easy?I haven't tried yet

Hi Linda, How's things? I haven't been on regularly for so long that I've lost track of what everyone is up to. Last I heard you were waiting to hear about a job change. See how long it has been!!!! I am still studying, still working (sometimes), still tutoring, still neglecting my house, and my baby just turned 11 years old. Suzy

Yum Linda! I love Shiraz... Thank you... And I love the name of your winery! I have now finished work for a while. Time to focus on assignments again... And sudoku of course.

Hi Linda - I would like to talk to you soon. The BMW Rally is next week-end 12th-15th. What is the best time to 'catch' you on-line?

Hi Linda - I will try to catch you tomorrow morning around 9:30. (I think that is about 10:30 my time.) I am not sure if we are going to make the rally, but we want to go to Wisconsin to see my husband's cousin who lives in Wausau. (SP?) We may be dropping my neice off near Chicago on our way. We could probably drive up your way and meet you somewhere. Maybe for lunch or dinner? Talk to you tomorrow.

Hi Linda...thank you for visiting my page and for making me welcome. Y'all come back now...y'hear!

July 8th sunday..is that your B'day Linda??
Many more happy returns of the day..
have a wonderful time..
cheers
anu

Happy Birthday Linda have a wonderful day, lots of love xx

Linda

Thankyou thankyou for the Singapore noodles recipe. I will have to try it out soon. I have a little noodle house in Sydney where I get a good flavoured plate of noodles so being able to make my own will be great. I have raided my cellar and have found a bottle of Penfolds Bin 389 for yours. This is a great drop.. http://www.penfolds.com/collection/bin/bin-389-cab-shiraz.as p Thanks.

Linda, glad you could stop by Sudokuaholics page, sorry no one was there to chat in rea time when you came in, but do come back and visit again. It is a hoot when 3 or 4 of us happen to be there same time. you are always welcome. we talk about food and chocolate, weather, and children and did I say food? Lots of inocent foolishness goes on too. Hope to see you there again soon.

Linda, Yes, SA page does sound a lot like the chat room, but with one difference. If I happen not to be signed on when my firends are chatting away, I can go back and read what I missed!! I think all of us on SA like that feature the most.

I am in dead center of Alabama! About half way between Montgomery, the capitol and Birmingham, biggest city. I am about 20 minutes away from I-65 . About 10 minutes from a small town and I love it that way! Rural, quite, I see cows and peaches growing on my way to run erands?

What part of Minnesota are you in? I visited St Paul, Minneappalios (sp, but you know what it is) about 3 years ago and enjoyed the area. Saw
the Mall of America, ate at Forrest Gumps, Saw the falls, forgot the name, Minnie something, but mostly visited with friends who gathered there for a quilting meeting.

thanks for visiting my page and drop in any time.

I may be in Owatana (?) this Saturday. Am I close?

Linda....Thanks so much for the email...I'll be in touch this evening. I knew I could count on someone here...just didn't think it would happen so quickly...Oh, Did I say that your offer is so very sweet?? Know please how much its appreciated.