Hey guys, I think we’ve all had issues with this rollout. It’s still unusable on my iPad, for instance. The development team is taking input and prioritizing issues that are posted on this thread:
So, make sure you post there, too, for help and feedback. I’m flagging @CC_Mike for @buuzn03’s issue. He is active with updates on that thread. It’s worth a read to see what other’s are experiencing and what the dev team is working on .
When the only flags and errors from your computer’s spelling and grammar checker are from the school’s Gateway/SAO questions, and NOT your kid’s essays…
I had another bad few days - but this morning felt up to getting online and checking CC (a good sign). My lungs and heart were both impacted by COVID. I go to a pulmonologist tomorrow for imaging and an update. Waiting for an echo. It’s actually really difficult to get into a doctor and to get imaging these days.
As I shared with other friends on CC, the first symptoms I had were different than those you hear about - but they are symptoms that my doctors have seen often! The first symptom was intense heartburn and chest pain…Turns out that the person that infected myself and GolfKiddo also had those same symptoms. If you have something that feels like GERD or intense chest pains, it could be the first symptom. After that both GolfKiddo and I experienced flu-like symptoms, chills, headache, etc. My Kiddo is almost 75% recovered - but still physically weak for someone who is a multi-sport athlete. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE UP BEING VIGILANT AND BEING CAUTIOUS! This thing hits everyone in a unique way.
Thank you all for the good wishes! Please stay safe!
@Golfgr8 I’ve been thinking of you and sending you my good wishes from afar. And thank you for taking your diminished energy to pop on here to say hello. And to remind everyone to be cautious. Sending you all hugs. J15 wasn’t the same without you, and all the other veteran parents here. (I blame Covid AND the new interface.).
Thanks everyone for the good cheer! You all have been a source of great support over the years. You all know me well…and for me to miss out on writing a “T’was the night before…” poem for admissions deadline was not like me. I am looking forward to being back in prime poem form by March 10th with another poem.
It is getting close to cocktail hour…Will entertain recipes of drinks, hor d’ouvres and desserts along with suggestions of good shows/movies to watch to distract!
Calling all my old CC friends who are so good at getting us parents through this hump (I, personally, just cannot read the Freakout Thread-- I need adult distraction, please).
A simple drink we made over the holidays was bourbon, cranberry juice, ginger beer.
My other obsessive hobby, besides college (and I guess now BS) admissions is drinking. Not in excess, I’m too old for that. But quality. I’m that guy who spends an hour browsing at a liquor store. Give me a couple of things you like and I will give a couple of suggestions!
You inspired me (to waste time, but let’s not dwell on that part) and I found the next one I am going to try:
1.5 parts Hendricks Gin
3 parts coconut water
1 part cold brew coffee
couple dashes of xcolatl bitters
I have several other bitters here (the secret to a well balanced cocktail) so I’m not going to buy another one just to try for one drink. But this may be on the agenda for tonight.
The classic old fashioned is a staple in my house.
I put a bit of sugar in the bottom of a glass, bitters and bourbon of choice (my wife likes Makers Mark, I like 4 Roses as a good for the money bourbon, but anything works). I then swirl it around until the sugar is pretty much dissolved. Occasionally I will make simple syrup, which simplifies this process.
I squeeze a small orange slice garnish into it, and fill glass with ice, then add a cherry. You can do a splash of club soda if it’s too strong.
Also please don’t use one of the neon red cherries that just taste like sugar. Here is my current favorite:
They have other flavors, but the cinnamon and pepper give things an interesting twist. They are half the Amazon price at my local grocery store.
Kinda off topic but assuming we ever travel again:
If you are a cocktail connoisseur and you ever go to Vegas, you NEED to go to The Laundry Room. There is no wine, no beer, no coke, etc. Only high end mixed drinks, every drink the same price ($16 as I recall the last time I was there a couple years ago). I think 12 max capacity, and that’s regular occupancy not COVID reduced. You have to text ahead of time for a reservation and are limited to 2 hours.
There is a menu, but that’s not why you go. You tell them what flavors you like, they then make you a custom drink. They don’t want to know your alcohol preferences or dislikes, only flavors you like. I had a few great drinks there, but they had a bunch of incredients that I don’t have. The bartender would mix something up, taste it (dipped a straw in it and then tasted that) and occasionally tweak, then serve. The best was a request for “Orange, smokey, boozy”
I have some stone cubes from my son that are for the same purpose. Depending on the drink sometimes I like a bit of ice melt, but if you don’t want that these are great.
