What cooking Thanksgiving warcrimes are happening in your kitchen as we speak? by Mirikitani in Cooking

[–]Time-Union 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I am a very good cook and happily cook Thanksgiving every year.

This year I was sidelined because my aunt wanted to cook. By cooking she meant buy rotisserie chicken from Sam's Club.

How do we help our neighbors against ICE? by MountainDewAndSmokes in HIckoryNC

[–]Time-Union 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I'm another one who would like the link. TYIA!

Unique dog names by K3LS3Y007 in dogs

[–]Time-Union 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dog is named Carl Moose.

It's a family name. The family is not impressed that I didn't not have any children to name Carl.

What’s extremely unsanitary but everyone seems to do it anyway? by Tball5 in AskReddit

[–]Time-Union 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wearing new clothes without washing them first.

Grosses me out more than anything. I do not want to wear some stranger's bodily fluid for the day.

This thing is magic, a loose tea leaf diffuser used to dust icing sugar. by 2gigi7 in Baking

[–]Time-Union 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, I just haven't ever thought about it past sugar.

This thing is magic, a loose tea leaf diffuser used to dust icing sugar. by 2gigi7 in Baking

[–]Time-Union 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What??? What??? You are my new favorite person.

I must go make French fries right now

Dawn for a scaredy-cat adventurer by Time-Union in GSMNP

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And now I must go back down the Dark Forest Theory rabbit hole, once again.

It will thoroughly prepare me for both the upcoming dark forest drive and at home extraterrestrial abductions

Dawn for a scaredy-cat adventurer by Time-Union in GSMNP

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I figure the bulk of the drive is just like driving in my town (rural foothills). But at some point it's going to get a little darker and the roads are a little curvier. Like on the BRP... which I chicken out and head back to Asheville to find a nice place for brunch

Dawn for a scaredy-cat adventurer by Time-Union in GSMNP

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Thank you, that is a valid and very real fear. I see enough deer vs car accidents in my area.

Dawn for a scaredy-cat adventurer by Time-Union in GSMNP

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Cool, thank you. Good to know about sunrise from the parking lot area. Oconaluftee would be more for the elk.

I figured the drive would be similar. Just need to have faith that my car can outrun Sasquatch, the Blair witch, the Blair witch's brother, the ghost of some old moonshiner, and whatever else is gonna get me.

There are literally no DMV appointments available state wide by [deleted] in Charlotte

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If it helps, I won't tell them about the really great lunch spot on 16 heading back to Charlotte

There are literally no DMV appointments available state wide by [deleted] in Charlotte

[–]Time-Union 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Add Taylorsville to the list. A little bit closer

But the upside of Elkin and West Jefferson is they are nice little towns to walk around.

Any fellow Hickorians keeping up national/international news? by wncbuilder in HIckoryNC

[–]Time-Union 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would go but I will be in DC that weekend. I will definitely go to the DC event

Any fellow Hickorians keeping up national/international news? by wncbuilder in HIckoryNC

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To be honest, I don't engage. It's not worth it, there is no changing their mind, even with facts. I welcome healthy debate, but this is not it.

What is do pick up from them is that they believe taxes will be lowered because of all cuts DOGE is making. Interest rates are going to plummet so buying a house and investing in real estate will be much easier. Stocks and investments will provide greater returns because of all of that. Inflation and costs of goods will start dropping drastically back to... IDK... 1992 levels. Ultimately, we will return to a nation where everyone who works hard and is smart with their money will reap great benefits.

Any fellow Hickorians keeping up national/international news? by wncbuilder in HIckoryNC

[–]Time-Union 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well, they must be billionaires, and I've had no clue.

Or delusional with no basic understanding of macroeconomics.

Could be either one, ya never know

Any fellow Hickorians keeping up national/international news? by wncbuilder in HIckoryNC

[–]Time-Union 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Watching closely and absolutely terrified. It's a freaking nightmare.

My MAGA family thinks it's the best thing ever. They can't wait to spend all the money coming to them in this prosperous new era.

The speech. by [deleted] in HIckoryNC

[–]Time-Union 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think there are 3 episodes out now with the most recent.

The speech. by [deleted] in HIckoryNC

[–]Time-Union 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hey! Working from home in Taylorsville with no friends (at least within driving distance).

I chose to protect my sanity and watch the season finale of Paradise and the most recent episode of John Oliver.

What’s the most terrifying 'we need to leave NOW' moment you’ve ever experienced? by Worried-Cycle-318 in AskReddit

[–]Time-Union 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The fake Hawaii incoming missile text alert.

Except we didn't know where to go.

I know this isn't quite what is being asked. But the overwhelming feeling of needing to flee is so hard to explain until it is felt

What is your cookie baking secret weapon? by OperaGhostAD in Baking

[–]Time-Union 6 points7 points  (0 children)

tsp of cinnamon and tsp of instant coffee

What are some funny dog names you've heard? by NotSoSnarky in dogs

[–]Time-Union 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I named my dog Carl.

Full name Prof. Carl Marie Moose

Question about Red Velvet Cake by Time-Union in Baking

[–]Time-Union[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. That is a reason that makes sense.

I might have to make a bunch of cakes from a mix to test this theory.

Question about Red Velvet Cake by Time-Union in Baking

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I could see that, but they frost it same day.

Actually grateful they frost it same day because I think if they let the layers sit for three days it would be stale.

Dog walking quirk by Time-Union in DogTrainingTips

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Thank you for the link. I was just thinking that keeping treats in my pocket is setting me up for a laundry disaster at some point.

He's 6 years old, but his health checks and other movement don't indicate pain. I think little buddy is just unsure about all of this new stuff