Lumpy Christmas stocking

[rustythread]

No oranges or candy canes his year.
I got the big present Thursday. Went in for an eye exam to see how the corneal transplant was shaping up. The doc expressed amazement, and told me that with new glasses I'd be able to drive! My DL has expired, so I'll have to bone up for the written test, but it will sure beat hell out of being dependent for transportation. This comes just in time, in light of present #2.
Big present # 2, down with the lumps of coal, will be a divorce after more than 50 years of marriage. I will also get the dubious privilege of buying back from the spouse half of the house I bought for us.
I have over the years of putative domesticity lost many of my bachelor survival skills. I will gratefully receive any tips on any aspect of running a one-person household.

 

[venomballistics]

No oranges or candy canes his year.
I got the big present Thursday. Went in for an eye exam to see how the corneal transplant was shaping up. The doc expressed amazement, and told me that with new glasses I'd be able to drive! My DL has expired, so I'll have to bone up for the written test, but it will sure beat hell out of being dependent for transportation. This comes just in time, in light of present #2.
Big present # 2, down with the lumps of coal, will be a divorce after more than 50 years of marriage. I will also get the dubious privilege of buying back from the spouse half of the house I bought for us.
I have over the years of putative domesticity lost many of my bachelor survival skills. I will gratefully receive any tips on any aspect of running a one-person household.

Pizza....
Breakfast of champions, is best from scratch.
Pizza dough is easy enough. Prosciutto and fresh mozzarella are mandatory.
Master this skill

 

[swsig]

If you don't have a dishwasher, limit yourself to one plate, one bowl, one glass, one cup, and one place setting of silverware. That way that's all you'll ever have to wash.

 

[pharmer]

...... Big present # 2, down with the lumps of coal, will be a divorce after more than 50 years of marriage. I will also get the dubious privilege of buying back from the spouse half of the house I bought for us.
I have over the years of putative domesticity lost many of my bachelor survival skills. I will gratefully receive any tips on any aspect of running a one-person household.

Don't feel bad I lost half my ****, twice back in the 20th century. 2 houses, 4 cars and $$$$$$. Except for 3 marriages I have had the "single life", much simpler and easy to groove your life as you please. Keep the Faith, life keeps "teaching" even if we are not willing students. Joe

 

[Rudi]

Learning to cook is easy, just follow the recipe. Get used to doing what you want.

 

[Greyman50]

Big issue now is alimony is not a tax deduction.

 

[STCM(SW)]

Being all alone is not all it's cracked up to be......

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[Golddollar]

Lean Cuisine, Stouffer, Healthy Choice and Banquet are your friends.

 

[Golddollar]

If you belong to the American Legion, VFW or Eagles the food prices are probably a good deal for eating out.

 

[Warren Sear]

Being all alone is not all it's cracked up to be......

It works well for me!

 

[alwslate]

Protein bars, the good ones without added sugar. Canned fish, crackers, mustard. High quality protein powder for a daily shake. Good multiple vitamins, ice cream, low sugar snacks, good whiskey, coffee, and Powerade Zero. Live like a king. My microwave gathers dust, my electric range isn't even plugged in. Eat ,drink when you want, sleep when you get sleepy, watch what you want to watch on TV. Rough life

 

[soFlaNative]

When you need expert advice now you can talk to yourself.

 

[Deadeye Dick]

Sorry to hear about all your troubles. But just remember this, no matter how bad you think you've got it there is some poor soul who's got it worse than you. Like one of the guys in my church that just found out last week that he's got stage 4 cancer, Another couple lost their daughter and grand-daughter in an auto accident when they were on their way to Thanksgiving dinner at mom and dad's. Three years ago my house burned down the week before Thanksgiving. **** happens, lean on the Lord and press on.

 

[Golddollar]

Being all alone is not all it's cracked up to be......

But I've been making a go of it for 46 years.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

My wife passed in 2008. Lived alone till 2015. My kids wanted me to live with them. A small cabin suits me fine and I have all the comforts. Nobody to tell me to get up, take out the garbage, attend church or shave. Micro wave & can opener & frying pan work well. What, me worry?

 

[CalifEd]

Stay away from Costco.
No single person needs a quart of Mayo, a supersized bag of chips or a 14" pumpkin pie.
You will never finish the bag of fish sticks/tater tots or frozen chicken patties and buying a 24 can of one type of beer has its own problems.

 

[Bekeart]

Dining Out Options

If you belong to the American Legion, VFW or Eagles the food prices are probably a good deal for eating out.

In my area there are options for dining out.
Senior Centers in various cities offer lunch meals.
Dine In / Carry Out / Meals on Wheels (delivered)

Personally I dine evening meal at the local community dining kitchen which serves all for free.
I support their operation with monthly checks and grocery bargains I find.
e.g. Call the kitchen manager from grocery -
How many hams or pork shoulders can you handle??
(They have large walk-in freezer.)

George Foreman Grill makes good hamburgers.
Easier than a skillet.

Crock Pots are easy. Their size makes more than a "meal for one".
Left Overs / Make Good Soup /



Bekeart

 

[Golddollar]

Stay away from Costco.
No single person needs . . . . . a 14" pumpkin pie.

Who said anything about need?

 

[Dave.357]

Pizza shop on speed dial.