tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post2411186393700500100..comments2024-01-01T19:20:57.438-05:00Comments on Culinary in the Desert: Woo.... glasses and contacts begone!Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-38611292541711015112008-02-07T21:29:00.000-05:002008-02-07T21:29:00.000-05:00Lucky you, getting lasik! I am too nearsighted to...Lucky you, getting lasik! I am too nearsighted to qualify, but I dream about it.<BR/><BR/>I just made the oreo brownies, but I used leftover peppermint joe joe's from TJs and the CL bittersweet brownie recipe from 2007. Turned out great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-64021368774987363292008-02-07T10:58:00.000-05:002008-02-07T10:58:00.000-05:00I've always wanted to get lasik, but I'm too much ...I've always wanted to get lasik, but I'm too much a *bok*bok*bok- big ol' chicken!<BR/><BR/>Oreo brownies? Brils!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-13453519628483430302008-02-04T22:45:00.000-05:002008-02-04T22:45:00.000-05:00Barbara - Thanks! It was not as scary as I though...Barbara - Thanks! It was not as scary as I thought it would be!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-54373666498551979862008-02-02T22:48:00.000-05:002008-02-02T22:48:00.000-05:00First...the brownies look outrageous! Secondly, c...First...the brownies look outrageous! Secondly, congrats on the Lasik! I wish I could muster up the courage to do it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629256296450380665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-30370054141276484572008-02-02T21:39:00.000-05:002008-02-02T21:39:00.000-05:00Thanks! Things are still going ok - I just hope t...Thanks! Things are still going ok - I just hope the vision continues to improve as time goes by. We are on day 2 and I can see pretty good, though I am a little light sensitive still. I go back next Thursday for my 1 week follow up and hope to hear more then!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-56719923635956452702008-02-02T19:13:00.000-05:002008-02-02T19:13:00.000-05:00Keep us updated on your progress over these next 2...Keep us updated on your progress over these next 2 weeks! Brownies are always an appropriate thank you gift!JEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776382458522825473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-62666718852311584872008-02-02T14:01:00.000-05:002008-02-02T14:01:00.000-05:00I had mine done in November of 2006. It only took...I had mine done in November of 2006. It only took about 2 or 3 days to get clear vision. I've never had even a small issue - just make sure you use whatever drops they give you and get some Refresh eye drops for the first week or so for dryness - which will go away after a couple of weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-35415056751604188802008-02-02T13:22:00.000-05:002008-02-02T13:22:00.000-05:00I've heard great things about Lasik. Good for you....I've heard great things about Lasik. Good for you. I looked into it but for medical reasons it wasn't a good idea. I'll bet your brownies were a hit! My husband came home from the doctor's office the other day and said the staff was wondering why they didn't get goodies from me. I'll have to follow your example.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465184138365516108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-65385626793289053662008-02-02T12:40:00.000-05:002008-02-02T12:40:00.000-05:00Glad all went well. Now that you have perfect eye...Glad all went well. Now that you have perfect eyeight you can search the other food blogs, magazines and cookbooks for nore recipes to adapt.<BR/><BR/>Wish you were here to read the fine print in an old Paula Deen Magazine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-51360168755281329332008-02-02T09:58:00.000-05:002008-02-02T09:58:00.000-05:00I'm glad your Lasik went well and I look forward t...I'm glad your Lasik went well and I look forward to hearing about how it improves over the next couple of weeks. My fiance is scheduled to have his on March 11!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260698735462922177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-1932868783944757112008-02-02T07:45:00.000-05:002008-02-02T07:45:00.000-05:00Congrats on the Lasik, Joe! I haven't had the cour...Congrats on the Lasik, Joe! I haven't had the courage yet either, but considering I'm VERY shortsighted, it's unlikely I'll get a 100% result anyway. So I think I'll stick to the glasses/contacts for now..Pillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817049547134774699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-37096559107471187232008-02-02T06:51:00.000-05:002008-02-02T06:51:00.000-05:00Hey Joe - SO glad that you're home and okay, and h...Hey Joe - SO glad that you're home and okay, and hope that it is all a success ... keep us posted, especially those of us who don't have the courage to get on and do it.<BR/><BR/>And love those brownies. My husband is in hospital at the moment following a hip replacement, and these look like a perfect present to give the wonderful ward staff ...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing<BR/>JoannaJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790888857849562408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-36489412901424443022008-02-02T01:55:00.000-05:002008-02-02T01:55:00.000-05:00Hey Joe,Glad that your surgery went well! We need ...Hey Joe,<BR/><BR/>Glad that your surgery went well! We need you to continue the great inspirations that you provide with your blog. Still digging out of the snow here in Chicago- JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-30493930453422814062008-02-02T01:24:00.000-05:002008-02-02T01:24:00.000-05:00My dad and several friends have loved their Lasik ...My dad and several friends have loved their Lasik surgeries. Here's to speedy healing....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-33817734541392350402008-02-02T00:05:00.000-05:002008-02-02T00:05:00.000-05:00I had lasik 6 years ago, and absolutely do not reg...I had lasik 6 years ago, and absolutely do not regret it. hope yours works out as well as mine!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707022046536947979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-13076021630011594702008-02-01T23:49:00.000-05:002008-02-01T23:49:00.000-05:00Glad to read that everything is going well. I alw...Glad to read that everything is going well. I always wanted to to the lasik but never had the courage yet. So I'll wait to see how things go with you. And you took the time to bake something for them. How nice of you.La Cuisine d'Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364824048171251506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-42143646310878800482008-02-01T22:21:00.000-05:002008-02-01T22:21:00.000-05:00Congrats on your lasik! I'd love to get it but for...Congrats on your lasik! I'd love to get it but for medical reasons I can't. Lucky med staff to get those brownies.<BR/><BR/>MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com