3/21/24 - Meals & News
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222417)
United States
March 22, 2024 7:50am CST
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My husband's cousin took me for a dentist appointment yesterday. After the appointment we finally went to Red Lobster to celebrate my birthday. They have completely changed their menu; but I was able to have my usual dinner by ordering ala carte. It was nice to get out for a change. I will eat my Meals on Wheels meal this weekend.
A goat in Western Minnesota has tested positive for bird flu. This is the first case of its kind in US history. It has previously been found in skunks, dogs, cats; and the virus killed a polar bear. The goats shared a space and water source with a poultry flock which had the bird flu; and the owner noticed strange deaths among his juvenile goats. No other cases have been detected among the goat population.
US surgeons have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient in Boston. Previous temporary attempts have been made among brain[dead donors. Two more received heart transplants but died within months. How do you feel about animal parts transplants?
Breakfast - Protein bar
Lunch - Red Lobster - Cheddar Bay Biscuits, lobster flatbread, clam strips, bay scallops, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. I had a coupon for a free Chocolate Wave cake and ice cream for my birthday which I took home.
Dessert/Snack - Chocolate Wave cake and ice cream
Dinner - None
What did you eat yesterday?
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@porwest (112876)
• United States
22 Mar 24
I hope that kidney works out and the guy doesn't resort to snorting and playing in the mud all of a sudden. It IS amazing, though, what medical technology can do. Glad you were able to get out a bit and enjoy a good meal. You probably needed that.
For dinner I kept it simple and just made On-Cor riblets with a salad and some macaroni and cheese on the side.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
22 Mar 24
Yes, it was good to get out. Haven't been out to dinner in months. On-Cor riblets are so good.
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@porwest (112876)
• United States
26 Mar 24
@LindaOHio They really are. They a bit like mystery meat, but I don't care.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Mar 24
I saw that about the pig. I wouldn't want an animal part transplanted in me.
Your birthday dinner looks good. Happy Birthday.
I changed up breakfast a little bit. I made oatmeal with Bran Buds and blueberries, and a banana. Lunch - Lettuce salad. Snack - DC Dove Promise. Less than 1000 calories. I'm hoping for good results on the scale.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
22 Mar 24
Thank you. Are you getting enough to eat?
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Mar 24
@LindaOHio Yes. Plenty. Thank you.
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@LadyDuck (502487)
• Italy
23 Mar 24
@LindaOHio The time will tell if this man will survive.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
22 Mar 24
Me either...but if it saved my life.....
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@RasmaSandra (98004)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Mar 24
After all your worries I am glad you had a birthday celebration, I had a pork sausage patty, tater tots, and gravy,
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
23 Mar 24
It was nice to focus on something else for a while.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89633)
• Rupert, Idaho
23 Mar 24
Not sure about the animal parts transplant. Glad you got to go eat there and celebrate your birthday. The cake sounds good!
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
23 Mar 24
The cake was OK. Not as good as the Chocolate Stampede from Longhorn.
@MommyOfEli2013 (89633)
• Rupert, Idaho
24 Mar 24
@LindaOHio Sorry it was just okay... and never heard of that other cake lol
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@FourWalls (86710)
• United States
22 Mar 24
Hope the patient didn’t like pork chops because he probably will have an aversion to eating them from now on. 
Went to Tumbleweed to check on the server friend of mine who had a stroke. She’s in rehab and doing well. I had a chicken burrito and baked potato there, and infamous potato soup (this one had broccoli in it) for dinner. And apples!!!
Went to Tumbleweed to check on the server friend of mine who had a stroke. She’s in rehab and doing well. I had a chicken burrito and baked potato there, and infamous potato soup (this one had broccoli in it) for dinner. And apples!!!1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
22 Mar 24
You're right about the pork chops. I'm glad your server is doing well.
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@wolfgirl569 (135770)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Mar 24
Glad you got your birthday dinner. I picked up tickets for both of the lotteries yesterday for 2 weeks.
I would not want to be a tester for those parts. But if they prove to work it would ease the back up needing parts. I know they have successfully used pig heart valves for years
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