Friday Coffee Talk

United States
March 14, 2025 10:04am CST
Happy Friday Everyone! the cold weather is back but the sun is shining. Those two days of spring-like weather were heavenly even thought they were short lived. Officially spring arrives next week (according to the calendar) but it remains to be seen when the temperatures will be warmer. My daughter took today off from work. Her workplace has been making some changes and she's been very stressed with a much heavier workload. They really need to hire another person for her department but it seems as if that's not something that's going to happen in the near future. She went from a job she loved to a job she's hating. I think her taking a day off and having the weekend ahead will help. We had all our donation boxes on the porch yesterday ready for pick-up. Even after getting confirmation they didn't show up. So, those boxes are back in the house and I guess we'll have to reschedule. I don't want to spend any money on groceries this week if I can help it. We decided to make do with what we have and I think we can get through the week. Grocery prices are so expensive that it will be nice if we can save a bit of money this week. Monday is St. Patricks Day and one of my favorites is Irish Soda Bread. My oldest daughter makes it and she said she was going to make a few loaves over the weekend and she'll make one for me. I'm already anticipating a nice big slice slathered with butter! Can't say there's anything exciting going on for the weekend. We'll just play it by ear. How's your day going? Anything fun planned for the weekend?
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@Tampa_girl7 (52129)
• United States
23h
I know that bread will be delish.
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@Dreamerby (7146)
• Calcutta, India
23h
ywah I am already picturing it while reading
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• United States
22h
It's a once a year indulgence so no dieting on that day!
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@sarik1 (7452)
22h
Good . have a great day .
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@AmbiePam (96484)
• United States
21h
I’m so sorry to hear your daughter is disliking her job so much now. I really hope something happens to change that. Irish Soda Bread sounds mighty tasty!
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@snowy22315 (186498)
• United States
21h
I saw Irish soda bread yesterday, but I decided I better stay away. Is there any possibility your daughter could go back to her old job? I guess it would be hard to give up the work at home perk.
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@DaddyEvil (143291)
• United States
23h
I had thought I'd take my car in for maintenance but it started storming before the garage even opened this morning. I'd need a jumpstart before I could take my car in so I guess it will wait until next week sometime. (I had a new radiator and a new battery put in before Christmas but the battery isn't holding a charge.) I need the battery checked but believe I need a new alternator put in. Other than stormy weather and lots of heavy wind, nothing else is happening around here. I hope you have a good weekend.
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@kareng (70289)
• United States
19h
Yep, sounds like the alternator is the one causing the problem. You may have to buy another battery too.
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@kareng (70289)
• United States
13h
@DaddyEvil That is good that it is under warranty. Uh oh! Still not raining yet here.
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@DaddyEvil (143291)
• United States
15h
@kareng The battery is under warranty so I won't need to pay for a new one. Hail woke me up a little while ago. I thought we'd have another broken window by the way it was coming down but we didn't find any broken when we checked the whole house.
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@Dreamerby (7146)
• Calcutta, India
23h
Wow good food is good life! Nothing exciting. Pretty boring down here!
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@kareng (70289)
• United States
19h
You have a lot going on! I feel for your daughter. I hope things gets better there or she can find a new job and one that she likes/loves! That Irish Soda Bread sounds good!!
@id_peace (15210)
• Singapore
4h
Oh yes I always love bread with generous amount of butter. Not much fun things but I have a huge lunch at some dim sum place in a factory setting which was said to be a hidden gem.
@psanasangma (7284)
• India
41m
It was good day and fruitful day !! I am quite satisfied !! Sounds you are going to have good day ahead!!
@wolfgirl569 (112946)
• Marion, Ohio
15h
Hope it was a good day.
@LindaOHio (184443)
• United States
1h
Tomorrow is my birthday; so my husband's 2nd cousin will be making the gnocchi I bought after she finishes doing a bunch of stuff for me. Then next week we are going to the Title Bureau and then going out to Red Lobster.
@Beestring (15015)
• Hong Kong
22h
We have a warm day today. But temperature will drop over the weekend. Will go to my elder brother's place for dinner on Saturday.
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@lilacskies (10727)
• United States
19h
I have never tried Irish Soda Bread before! Is it bland or salty?