It's been a long day...

By DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
United States
July 6, 2021 12:17pm CST
Pretty and I got up at 5 am today. I chopped onions and green peppers while she sliced chicken breasts and stuffed the veggies into them and then wrapped bacon around the chicken to hold the veggies inside. Then she put the chicken in the oven and we took our morning walk... When we got home, I planted the Mandevilla sprouts I've had in a glass in my kitchen window. Pretty pulled the chicken out of the oven. I read part of a book while she showered. I showered while she got our plates of chicken ready... I've played on myLot for a while and am getting tired. I think I'll take a nap.
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@vandana7 (98830)
• India
6 Jul 21
Interesting...how you cook chicken. We use loads of masalas.
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@vandana7 (98830)
• India
6 Jul 21
@sjvg1976 Here, I prepare for dad. I wash the chicken. Then add salt, chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, a little bit sour curds, chicken masala, and a little bit of oil. Let it rest for over an hour. Then cook it.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
6 Jul 21
@vandana7 we Indians use spices. We don't like chilli powder and garam masala at all.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
6 Jul 21
People don't use much of the spices there.
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@FourWalls (62164)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Um…..where’s our servings????? Please, do take a nap. If we’re going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and other Spanish-influenced things in this country, then we should start by incorporating the siesta!
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
We made eight. The other six are in a container in the fridge. First come, first served. I've always taken a nap after I eat my lunch. At Walmart, people always ask me how I can nap in the loud breakroom. I tell them as long as nobody says my name where I can hear them, I won't hear anything else.
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@FourWalls (62164)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil — I’ll be right over. Hope you’re napping when I arrive.
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@FourWalls (62164)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil — that’s the good thing about being a southerner. We’re used to eating with our hands, so we don’t make noise looking for silverware.
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@sabtraversa (12941)
• Italy
6 Jul 21
It looks good for being chicken! And it sounds like you showered fast. Enjoy your nap, I think I'm going to stay awake all night. That's how I manage to be up early.
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@sabtraversa (12941)
• Italy
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil I usually don't take naps so I don't know how long they're supposed to be. I just don't like chicken. I prefer birds when alive.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
I actually got a cold shower so I did get in and out rather faster than normal... But I still washed all my parts. I already finished my hour nap. I usually fall asleep again in the evening here and then am up early in the morning. Edit to add: What do you have against chicken?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@sabtraversa Chicken and turkey are my favorite meats. Naps are for however long you stay asleep. If longer, it's probably because you needed it. (When at work, I usually eat during the first half of my lunch break and set the alarm on my phone and sleep the second half. I wake up rested and refreshed.)
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@sallypup (57894)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Jul 21
Quality time with your daughter must be nice. I miss just talking with mine.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
We often work on meals together and always go on our morning walks together. She does wear her headphones while we walk but keeps one ear uncovered so she can hear me and respond if I make comments about something I see while we're out.
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@sallypup (57894)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil My reality: e mails from daughter and real voice phone calls two to three times a year. A real visit every 8 years or so. I like your scenario better.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@sallypup I just hope Pretty is as happy in her life as your daughter must be.
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@nela13 (55700)
• Portugal
6 Jul 21
That was a busy day, you surely need the nap.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@nela13 Yes, we do.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
I did need it. I feel much better now.
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@nela13 (55700)
• Portugal
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil when it's needed we always feel better after it.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Jul 21
Looks very good. What a team effort.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@CarolDM I think we make a good team.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Thanks. She and I frequently collaborate on cooking. I don't mind chopping veggies and she doesn't mind working with raw meats.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil Chopping veggies is time consuming. I know she appreciates you.
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@snowy22315 (169997)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Better than what I am having for sure!
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@snowy22315 (169997)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil I'll run right over!
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
There are six more made up in the fridge. They just need heated back up. Come by and have some.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Jul 21
Did you get your nap in? That's a fancy breakfast - I'll bet it was tasty! Ohhh, are your Mandevillas going to be climbing somewhere too? You and Pretty get along so well . . . tell her I said hi!!!
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Thanks. It was good. Yes, I did and feel much better now. If they grow big enough, I'll send them up the other post on the front porch. Last year they never tried to climb. They stayed as a small-ish bush but had lots of flowers on them. I took a picture of the gourds today. They've started climbing the bamboo rods I put in their pot to reach the post on the porch. I tried to upload it but Outlook is having a spas attack of some kind. It just keep acting like it's loading but doesn't and my phone won't allow me to open myLot. I'll tell her.
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@kaylachan (57697)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jul 21
Enjoy that nap. I think it'll be well-deserved.
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@kaylachan (57697)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jul 21
Welcome@DaddyEvil
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Thank you.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
6 Jul 21
DE.. do you start your with cooking? That looks tasty. I don't eat non-veg much but I know making it at home makes it more tasty.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil why are you so much tired today? What did you do today?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@sjvg1976 Pretty thinks I had a minor heart attack a few days ago. I'm still having a bit of pain occasionally. I just got back from the doctor's office. She believes I had a minor heart attack, too, but thinks I'm doing okay...She said I'd be tired while my body works to repair the little damage my heart took.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Normally, we make our food for the next day at night before we go to bed. I was too tired last night.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
6 Jul 21
well, I hope you had a good nap, Glad you are getting in walks as well. That looks sooo good! Bet that was an amazing lunch.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Hey! You changed your avatar! You look fantastic! I don't see you often enough around here. Thanks. It really is tasty.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@mom210 You're welcome. Yes, I remember you said that before. I've wondered when you were going to show up.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
6 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil thank you. I am working on getting on more often. Summers are a little easier for me to get on.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
6 Jul 21
Enjoy your nap!
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Thank you, I did.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
6 Jul 21
That is a delicious meal to enjoy. How long did you take a nap? I took an hour nap this afternoon as I was tired.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Thank you. I took a little over an hour. That seems to be just right to recharge our batteries.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
6 Jul 21
Okay,enjoy it
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Thank you.
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• Kenya
7 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil welcome
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@kareng (54724)
• United States
7 Jul 21
Oh such a hard day!! Your lunch looks delicious! Why did you get up so darn early?
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@kareng (54724)
• United States
7 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil I see. I haven't been cooking as much here either unless in convection oven which doesn't heat up the kitchen. I wish I had an outdoor kitchen with a big pit and pizza oven! I hope you get to feeling better.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 Jul 21
@kareng Thanks... An outdoor oven would be nice. When I was a kid my parents owed a farm way out in the boonies. Behind the house we had a huge wood burning cast iron stove. Mom used it in clement weather.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 Jul 21
We had to get up early so we could cook before the day started to get hot outside. If we cook at night while it's cool, the air conditioner doesn't work as hard and our electric bill doesn't go us as much. Thank you. I haven't been feeling my best this last week. We're keeping track of the problem but know the doctor will just tell me to go to the hospital and I don't do hospitals. So I'm taking it as easy as I can while still taking care of things I have to take care of.
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• Pamplona, Spain
6 Jul 21
That chicken looks really good too. Hope you enjoyed your walk as well.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
Thank you. Yes, I did.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
7 Jul 21
did you send me mine?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 Jul 21
We've got six of them left in the fridge. You're welcome to come and have some with us.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 Jul 21
@rakski We can always make more when you and your family can travel and visit us.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
7 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil aw, sweet! I hope I can get inside the luggage to go there as we need many requirements to go out side the country
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@TheHorse (205775)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Jul 21
I like the idea of collaborating on a meal. Kitty refuses to do it with me, as do the Asian and Russian brides. Do I need to get a new maid?
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
15 Jul 21
You need to order one through @vandana7's service. I'm sure she can find one who'd be happy to collaborate on a meal with you.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
15 Jul 21
@TheHorse I think you mean that in a different way than I do.
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@TheHorse (205775)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil I will not comment on Vanny's services.
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@Shiva49 (26203)
• Singapore
6 Jul 21
Up and about from 5 am. So a well-earned nap.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jul 21
I think so, yes.
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@nzlz123 (6473)
• Indonesia
7 Jul 21
small but looks yummy, it was a good teamwork i gues haha
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 Jul 21
I already ate half of it before I thought to take a picture to share here. It tasted delicious. Pretty and I work well in the kitchen together.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
7 Jul 21
@nzlz123 One of these days my daughter might get married and leave me, though. I'll be sad when/if that happens.
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@nzlz123 (6473)
• Indonesia
7 Jul 21
@DaddyEvil yes you both are good partner to each other
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