Home at Last Farm...: So in an attempt to get me out of the house and cheer me up some...

Saturday, August 16, 2008

So in an attempt to get me out of the house and cheer me up some...

my darling husband took me along on a work

related team building exercise. The method used last night was mini race cars.

First of all my "lead foot" days are long gone. Secondly, my butt looks awfully big compared to those tiny seats. And thirdly, the helmets smooshed down my hair! But I wanted to be a good sport so I suited up and got behind the wheel.

The first race was a sort of elimination race. I was happy to just sort of putt putt around the course and not get in anyone's way. Sure people pointed and laughed, but only behind my back because I was married to the boss. I did NOT come in last, so I gained a little confidence and was actually a little excited about the second round.

I asked how fast I could take the curves and was given some pointers...This time I was ready!

I got behind that wheel and after one lap of getting used to the car again, I roared to life! I was flying! Taking curves fast and wide (so no one could pass me) when, about 3 laps in, SOMEONE hit me from behind and caused me to spin out! I added a full minute and a half to my time waiting for the guy to come push my car out into the lane again (there's no reverse on these little cars). I continued only to be bumped again!!!! And this time I recognized the offending driver it was my own sweet JOE! Stunned and shocked I finished the race, got out of the car and punched him in the stomach!

I did win this really impressive cup for having the SLOWEST time, though.

I woke up kinda sore this morning. Something tells me a career in NASCAR is not in my future! LOL

2 comments:

Heidi said...: Hi Terri! Jos got me connected through this phone at the cottage. It is not foolproof and sometimes hard to stay connected but I can check a few blogs. I read your sweet comment to me. THANK YOU! You are a doll and I love you too. Now...what is this about menopause? I have most of those symptoms but do to my illness...I hope anyway...LOL! I am glad you started to show up those men that you could race too. Joe was supposed to be cheering you up not sending you spinning out of control. Play nice Joe! Terri is worth it. :) Now I am wondering if Joe brought home a trophy other than you that is?

Hugs ~
Heidi; 2:15 PM
Anonymous said...: Heidi's comments are the best!! I think Joe brought home the best trophy, too. . .you!! The way Joe includes you says so much about the kind of person he is, too!; 7:48 AM

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mac and cheese

Ingredients
Butter, for greasing dish
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (packed) grated Fontina
3/4 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup (packed) grated mozzarella
4 ounces cooked ham, diced, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Drain well, but do not rinse.

Whisk the cream, milk, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in large bowl to blend. Stir in 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ham, if using, and parsley. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Toss the remaining 1 cup Fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup mozzarella in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the noodle mixture. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.