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Perhaps I Should Skip Dessert

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Sure, I'm out of shape... But must the distributors of my frozen meal insult me by instructing, stir and recover?

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 4/19/2022 3:16:00 PM

Not sure on how much energy it takes to stir a microwave meal, John, let alone how much to eat one, lets say 2 calories per stir and 1 calorie per lifting ones spoon up each time, and hey my excise regime is looking up already, and of course there is that recover after all that effort, ha, ha, ha, sweet call . . . ; )

John Watt
Date: 4/25/2022 12:52:00 PM

I like the way you think, Indy. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week ~ John

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/15/2022 4:47:00 PM

Cute thoughts about the instructions. My grandson eats those meal all the time when I don't have what he likes because I try to keep him some in the freezer. He says they are not nearly enough food. LOL..Thanks for the visit. Sara

John Watt
Date: 4/25/2022 12:51:00 PM

LOL, I'm sure your grandson is growing like a weed, as many young men do! Thanks for the visit ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2022 3:46:00 PM

thanks for all the comments the other day!!

John Watt
Date: 4/13/2022 5:28:00 PM

Of course. I only have 997 more to go and then we'll be even, haha.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2022 6:23:00 PM

Hahaha. Did it really say that? I can barely see the small print. But if it is from Asia, they do come up with the funniest translations sometimes

John Watt
Date: 4/13/2022 5:30:00 PM

You should do a poem on the funny translations that happen. Mostly I was just amused by the pun of re-cover and recover.

Jenna Logan

Date: 3/30/2022 8:04:00 AM

What meanies, to have us open and stir, only to be tantalized by the aroma of the meal. As far as skipping dessert... I'd rather skip the meal and indulge my Sweetooth. Fun write, John.

John Watt
Date: 4/13/2022 5:28:00 PM

Life is short - eat dessert first!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/29/2022 5:39:00 PM

Recovery is just a stir or two away... Smiles, Gershon

John Watt
Date: 3/30/2022 7:56:00 AM

I may have to take a recovery nap first. Thanks for the fun comment, my friend.

Debra L Brown

Date: 3/29/2022 5:08:00 PM

John, this was funny, but look on the bright side at lease they didn't tell you had to wear a mask when stirring (LoL). Thanks for the smile. Blessings ~ Debra

John Watt
Date: 3/30/2022 7:53:00 AM

Yes indeed, I am grateful for every moment without a mask. Thanks for stopping by for a visit my friend ~ John

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/28/2022 4:52:00 PM

Funny. Good one John :)

John Watt
Date: 3/30/2022 7:52:00 AM

Thanks Heidi. I hope all is well in your world ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/24/2022 10:04:00 AM

At least it's not as bad as the instructions for washing your hair (lather rinse repeat) who actually does not know how to wash their hair?

John Watt
Date: 3/24/2022 10:23:00 AM

Ha, so true. "So, how many times do I have to repeat?" Or how about the signs in public restrooms: "Place hands under flowing water and rub together"?

Silent One

Date: 3/23/2022 1:11:00 PM

made me smile.. I have to skip it all the time due to diabetes!

Silent One
Date: 3/24/2022 2:32:00 PM

Yes I am...thanks

John Watt
Date: 3/23/2022 7:36:00 PM

Sorry to hear about the dessert skipping, but I bet you're much healthier for it.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/23/2022 11:46:00 AM

ha! very funny, john! i noticed that the instructions also mention 1100 watts - any relations?

John Watt
Date: 3/23/2022 7:31:00 PM

lol, i have often had cause to explain to friends that being only 1 watt, i am a rather dim bulb!