Today's Questions: Thursday, 08 March 2018 ~ Salty as a Sailor (the best, how much, daughter)

[Alaskan Mutt]

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride?
Sometimes

- Said naughty words?
I think bjh has been spying on me

- Blamed the universe?
I am not one to blame things on the universe. Maybe the galaxy, but not the universe.

- Laughed it off?
I seem to be laughing more and more

- Other, explain?

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake?
When I was in the hospital the doctors seemed to think an absolute void of salt in my diet was an awesome way to go. After a couple meals minus anything that resembled salt I bribed someone to swipe a salt shaker from the hospital dining room and hid it in my nightstand.

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty?
Nope

Any foods you are likely to add salt to?
Spuds

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)?
fries


Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself?
Several years ago I told someone an airline stock that had lost about 90 percent in value would rebound. I wish I had taken my own advise. Less than a year later it had gone up 2000 percent in value.

[Bayarea4]

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride?
- Said naughty words?
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off?
- Other, explain?
I have done all of the above, but on the whole I usually take things in stride.

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake?
No, because my blood pressure is pretty low. Maybe that's because I don't care much for salty foods. I do pay attention to sodium content when I'm cooking for Mr. Bay because he has high BP and heart disease.
Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty?
Popcorn, smoked salmon
Any foods you are likely to add salt to?
Eggs, french fries, potatoes.
What's your most frequent salty craving(s)?
Potato chips

Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself?
I lived in New York City for six years and never once went to the Metropolitan Opera. I could have seen Pavarotti and Domingo before they superstars.


Thanks, bjh!

[kevxu]

[quote=bjh;51244057]Welcome aboard. Hoping we all can have some fun with . . .

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)

I have this underlying belief that sooner or later everything will fail to work as expected, and for some things it is often. So, my reaction is often "Oh sh*t!" and then I go have coffee, read a book....whatever, or just go on with whatever was next on the agenda. I think being old has a lot to do with it now. So many things in my life went awry - big and small - thousands and thousands probably by this time, but nevertheless here I am and I am okay about "here I am. " So, I'm getting the message that a lot of "things that mattered" but failed to go the way I thought they should, or the way I wanted, perhaps didn't matter nearly as much as I thought at the time.

- Taken it in stride?
- Said naughty words?
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off?
- Other, explain?

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake? Not now, because it has become a habit to us no salt oftentimes, or extremely little when I do use it.

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty? There is a line of canned meals sold here that I tried, and each one was incredibly salty.

Any foods you are likely to add salt to? Any salad made mainly of fresh lettuce.

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)? Potato chips. I buy maybe a bag a year, and eating it is like demonic possession.

Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself?

One romantic one long ago


Today's Quote:
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." a salty dog too perhaps.
~Danish author Isak Dinesen, (pen name for Karen Blixen)

Today’s Word:
effete [ih-FEET] adjective
lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent
ex. narcissistic attitudes producing an effete society


Happy Thursday! e bom dia

[LauraC]

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride?
- Said naughty words?
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off?
- Other, explain?

Depends what it is. If I didn't want to do it in the first place, I say, "Thank God" under my breath. If it's something I really wanted to do, I'm disappointed but don't dwell on it. If the reason it doesn't go as expected, like someone died or is sick, then I'm more upset over that.

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake? Yes

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty? Salted bagels.

Any foods you are likely to add salt to? I don't own a salt shaker for the table but I do use garlic salt and onion salt when I cook.

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)? Rold Gold Pretzel rods.


Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ? No.
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself? Not really regarding myself. I'm pretty lucky that way. I'm sure there is some historical lost opportunity for a world leader but right now my brain isn't awake.

[John13]

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride? - This, usually...
- Said naughty words?
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off?
- Other, explain?

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake? - No

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty? - No, but plenty I don't buy partially because of high sodium content.

Any foods you are likely to add salt to? - Many but it's not overdone. High salt content is usually found in commercial TV dinners, many canned goods I would not touch, and restaurant food which I rarely partake.

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)? - I don't usually have one but I admit a few times per year I buy salt and vinegar potato chips.

Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself? - Moving to another location when I had the chance.

Thanks, bjh.
Happy Thursday!

[KimFreebish]

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride?
- Said naughty words?
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off?
- Other, explain?

Usually lose my temper and then cry and by the end of the day I'm over it.

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake?

There's always an awareness.

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty?

Not really. The other day I was eating some sunflower seeds that were already reduced salt but still really salty. I put those away after I felt I had too much.

Any foods you [b]are likely to add salt to?

I don't really add salt to my food when it's ready to eat..

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)?

Popcorn, pickles.


Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself?

Probably quite a few.

[Nomadicus]

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride?
- Said naughty words?
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off?
- Other, explain?
All of the above at some point in time, no denials
Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake? Most of the time

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty? No

Any foods you are likely to add salt to? Fresh tomato, orange, & watermelon

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)? Salty fruit


Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ? Yes
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself?
To many


Today's Quote:
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea."
~Danish author Isak Dinesen, (pen name for Karen Blixen)

Today’s Word:
effete [ih-FEET] adjective
lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent
ex. narcissistic attitudes producing an effete society


Happy Thursday!

[Larksong]

Welcome aboard. Hoping we all can have some fun with . . .

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride? ..............Sometimes
- Said naughty words? ..................Always
- Blamed the universe? ..............Not really.
- Laughed it off? .......................I have.
- Other, explain? ................Deal with it.

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake? .................I watch it but I’m not totally crazy with it.

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty? ................Certain chips, ham and some restaurant food.

Any foods you are likely to add salt to? ...............I’ll add salt when I mash potatoes. We don’t have a salt shaker on the table when we eat.

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)? ................Chips.


Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself? ..................We feel this quite often..............Our income is made by selling grain and trying to hit the market on a high. Let’s just say the iron is seldom hot and hindsight is always better.


Today's Quote:
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea."
~Danish author Isak Dinesen, (pen name for Karen Blixen)

Today’s Word:
effete [ih-FEET] adjective
lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent
ex. narcissistic attitudes producing an effete society


Happy Thursday! ...........Ditto from me!

[Almrausch]

Originally Posted by bjh

Welcome aboard. Hoping we all can have some fun with . . .

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride?
- Said naughty words?
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off?
- Other, explain?
.....all of the above

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake? ....Yes I do

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty? .....Chips

Any foods you are likely to add salt to? ...I only add as needed when cooking

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)? ....My homemade cheese cookies


Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself? .... Probably a few


Today's Quote:
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea."
~Danish author Isak Dinesen, (pen name for Karen Blixen)

Today’s Word:
effete [ih-FEET] adjective
lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent
ex. narcissistic attitudes producing an effete society


Happy Thursday!

THANK YOU bjh

[Hemlock140]

Today's Question(s):
When things don't go as expected, how would you say you have reacted:
(choose any/all that apply or inform us)
- Taken it in stride? Often
- Said naughty words? Sometimes
- Blamed the universe?
- Laughed it off? Sometimes
- Other, explain? Became determined to correct the situation

Foodie Question(s):
Do you pay much/any attention to your salt intake? Yes, since I have high blood pressure

Can you name anything you stopped eating because it was too salty? Chips - only allow myself to have them while watching football games

Any foods you are likely to add salt to? When cooking - usually not at the table

What's your most frequent salty craving(s)? Chips, when not football season. Even tried Fritos low sodium - not the same.


Just for fun:
You know the old saying, strike while the iron is hot.
Often I feel like I've struck while the iron was lukewarm. Know what I mean ?
Big or small, can you think of any lost opportunity/ies you heard of or experienced yourself?
A couple of times when I was interested in a classic car, waited too long and it got sold