Too Bad.....

@DianneN (247186)
United States
August 31, 2020 8:34am CST
This is one of the five meatloafs I made Saturday. Too bad we ate it so recently, because it would have been so good to have tonight. Today it’s so cool out and will only warm up to a nice day. Ribeye is on the menu for dinner tonight. Hubby does the grilling here, so I will let him grill the steak, bake the potatoes and grill a vegetable while I stay indoors keeping toasty. I walked this morning for almost 2 hours in the chilly air. Dressing in layers helped, but my hot shower felt so good. Too bad summer is almost over. Too bad we aren’t planning to return to Florida. Too bad it’s the last day of August. But good thing I have 4 more meatloafs in the freezer!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Aug 20
ah meatloaf, i still use my mother-in-law's recipe!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Perhaps you should send me that recipe, too, when you have a chance. I'm going to have a meatloaf sandwich right now.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
@DocAndersen Once again, many, many thanks Scott! Either one sounds delicious!!!! Saved!
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Aug 20
@DianneN sure there are two variations 1. 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound Italian sausage (we substitute turkey sausage and ground turkey sometimes) panko 1/2 cup 1 onion minced 2 cloves garlic two versions 1. smother in ketchup and bake 2. mother in cream of mushroom soup (no milk) and bake
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
Meatloaf is a favorite. I make a brown sugar and ketchup glaze for the top.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
@CarolDM I don't make it as often as I should. We both enjoy it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I like that, too. I will vary the top of each meatloaf when I make the rest.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
@DianneN I never get tired of meatloaf.
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@much2say (55318)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Aug 20
Our last August morning seems to cold (cold to me anyway ). Actually gray and a tad bit of fog - haven't seen it like this in a long while. But summer is definitely not near over here . . . we have triple digits coming again by the weekend! Enjoy your ribeye dinner tonight, but I wouldn't mind having having meatloaf twice in a week .
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@much2say (55318)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Sep 20
@DianneN I used to love those foggy days . . . we don't get them much these days. We got a little this morning again, but the temps are going to hike up again from here on out. When does summer weather typically leave over there? Kids are fine. Mostly ok with this distant learning arrangement . But I try to get them to do different things after they are done - so that's why I'm not here as often as I was. Daughter has an AP class now, so she's got more work to do.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Sep 20
@much2say We will get a mixture of cooler and hotter days until they become much colder mid October. Happy to hear the kids adjusted well with the distance learning, and triple yays to your daughter!!!!! As I've told you, you are a wonderful mother! Good for you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I remember the fog off the coast in CA, and hope it burns off as it warms up. Today our low was 54 and the high was 71. Too cold for me. We had meatloaf sandwiches for lunch today. Too much red meat, so tomorrow we will go meatless. Have a wonderful day. How are the kids doing?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
31 Aug 20
one meatloaf for each month! haha! you're going to miss the sun and heat in florida.
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• Philippines
31 Aug 20
@DianneN how do you eat it? or what do you eat it with? i think the equivalent here would be embotido, which we would eat with rice.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
@hereandthere I serve it in slices with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. We had fresh asparagus with it Saturday night.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I will have to make more than 4 to get through our winter and early spring. Yes, I'm definitely going to miss Florida.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50087)
• United States
31 Aug 20
We still have hot and humid weather here. I’m looking forward to the cooler temps, but it may be awhile.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I'm sure it will be a while. Once it really turns cold here, I will be miserable. You know how much I love the warmth and the sun.
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• United States
31 Aug 20
I love meatloaf and that one certainly looks delicious. I especially like it leftover for sandwiches. Can't believe another month has come to an end and pretty soon we'll be dealing with cold weather. Guess you'll be staying here for the winter?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
We had a meatloaf sandwich for lunch today. Delish! No Florida for us until life returns to normalcy.
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• United States
31 Aug 20
Yum for meatloaf. Glad you have more in the freezer saved. But I’ll take a ribeye Glad you’re staying and not going to Florida right now :)
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• United States
2 Sep 20
@DianneN Yes Florida can wait. I agree better to be safe than sorry :)
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Thanks. Ribeye is always good, too, especially when it's not freezing cold here. lol Florida can wait. We'd rather be safe than sorry.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Sep 20
@infatuatedbby Thanks, although the number of cases is lowering.
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@rebelann (112740)
• El Paso, Texas
31 Aug 20
Why aren't you going back to FL? Oh wait, it's that damn covid isn't it. Orville will miss you.
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@rebelann (112740)
• El Paso, Texas
31 Aug 20
And you'll be closer to the grand kids @DianneN
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Right, and we miss Orville. On the bright side, I can visit the kitties in the rock garden every day, even if they are covered with mounds of SNOW!
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
31 Aug 20
There is a lot of too bad but good thing you still have 4 more meatloafs and I envy you on the hot shower.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Guess who is going to have a leftover meatloaf sandwich for lunch now? That shower did feel mighty good after that long, cold walk!
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
31 Aug 20
@DianneN hmmm. Who?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I am feeling pretty much the same way except for the meatloaf lol I don't have a big enough freezer to cook ahead that much. I think about getting another freezer but I have to think about it more. My freezer is full of bread lol I am always buying bread with no preservatives and I need to freeze it after a couple days lol it adds up.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
31 Aug 20
@DianneN well yes, I have bagels too lol I haven't been able to get to Stew Leonard because I don't have enough room lol
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Full of bread! Ours is full of fresh bagels, so I hear you! Bagels and meatloaf.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
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@LadyDuck (470799)
• Switzerland
31 Aug 20
It is chilly here too, after the thunderstorms of the past two days the temperature has dropped. I am making a stew for dinner. I wonder if to serve with mashed potatoes, my feet are COLD!
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@LadyDuck (470799)
• Switzerland
31 Aug 20
@MALUSE I heard a thunder a few minutes ago and now it's pouring again. The heater turns on automatically if the temperature inside drops under 22.5º C (72.5 F). My husband cannot stand the cold.
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@MALUSE (69373)
• Germany
31 Aug 20
@DianneN @LadyDuck I've switched the heating on! It's on 'low' but I already feel better. I always argue with myself if I should give in and switch the heating on. Then I think of my mother who used to say, "Better hungry than cold." I can't really understand this. It must have been an experience she had during the war or the meagre post-war years.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Oh, 72ish is too hot for us in the house! It was 54 when I walked. Our a/c hasn't been switched off to the heat setting, yet. It has to be 65 or lower at night for us to sleep under our comforter. It was 54 this morning, which would be a freezing day in Florida. Sorry about the late response. I was on the phone with Sharon, who just lost her brother. I've been so sad for her.
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@aureliah (24316)
• Kenya
31 Aug 20
Concentrate on the good part of the day. Meatloaf it is
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I'm going to have a meatloaf sandwich for lunch!!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Sep 20
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@aureliah (24316)
• Kenya
5 Sep 20
@DianneN yummie!!
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@Janet357 (75646)
31 Aug 20
wow, yummy! you are a fabulous cook! Is the virus Florida worse than there?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Thanks! Yes the virus is much worse in Florida. Here, it's barely existent, but still out there.
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• India
31 Aug 20
Haha too bad only few hours to step into September
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Too bad is right!
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@wolfgirl569 (105284)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Aug 20
Its cool here today too. But I only had on a hoodie to get started. I get to tease you this winter
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
You are going to drive me crazy this winter.
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@wolfgirl569 (105284)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Sep 20
@DianneN You know it I have stayed used to the crazy weather.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Sep 20
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
31 Aug 20
Yumm now you made me hungry for meatloaf.
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
31 Aug 20
@DianneN Sounds good too
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Sorry. lol We had meatloaf sandwiches for lunch today.
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
31 Aug 20
Yummy! You give me an idea of what to make for dinner when my son comes home. I am glad you still have meatloaves in the freezer. It is indeed sad that summer is almost over.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
@thelme55 I know how much you look forward to going to the Philippines. We canceled a trip to Japan in October for the same reason. Florida will have to wait for as long as it takes.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I'm so happy that I could give YOU an idea! We had meatloaf sandwiches for lunch today. That's a great way to use leftover meatloaf. I'm going to miss summer, and am not looking forward to winter here this year!
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@thelme55 (76843)
• Germany
31 Aug 20
@DianneN Meatloaf sandwich is also yummy. I am not looking forward to the coldness of winter, too. At this time of the year, we are supposed to prepare for our travel to our Philippines home but due to the virus, we stay here.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
31 Aug 20
@DianneN That is nice that you have 4 more meatloafs to eat. I am very sad that summer is coming to an end. I hate when it ends. We will still have nice weather till around November or December.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Thanks, Hanni. I'm a summer lover, too, and we can have snow here as early as the end of October or November. Too bad I can't hang out in Israel with you until December ends.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Sep 20
@Hannihar Right!
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
1 Sep 20
@DianneN You are welcome. That is early to get snow. Thank heavens we do not get it all the time in Jerusalem and I hope we do not get snow this year either.
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@LindaOHio (176697)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Thank goodness for the meatloaf. Something to be thankful for. Have a wonderful Monday.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
Thank you! We had meatloaf sandwiches for lunch. They were so good! Happy Monday to you, too!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
1 Sep 20
@LindaOHio That's awesome! lol
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@LindaOHio (176697)
• United States
1 Sep 20
@DianneN Thanks. Hubs made meatloaf last night.
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@rhuenz (10643)
31 Aug 20
Haha i like your last paragraph, You mean to say you like summer then, When i was reading your post,i was thinking that meat loaf is in can.I only saw in my country a ready made meatloaf.I am wondering how you made your home made one. It's good to know you walked for 2 hours. It's a good exercise. Anyway,have a good good morning to you there. Enjoy your day.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Sep 20
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Aug 20
I love summer and any warm weather. I have made so many meatloafs, that I just make it up as I go along. If you want a good recipe, look on this page for Scott Anderson. He gave me a very good recipe that I will try next.I b bake mine for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325 degrees. I don't know the conversion in your country. Thanks. I enjoyed my walk.
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@rhuenz (10643)
2 Sep 20
@DianneN will try one time.
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