Class of 2021 . . . how ya doin?

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JaynaAli said:
I-70 going east-west through Kansas also does not disappoint either. Particularly in the anti-abortion category. Plus there's that creepy wheat Jesus in Colby, KS (literally google 'creepy wheat Jesus' if you haven't ever seen it).
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My personal favorites are the Lion's Den billboards throughout southern Illinois and Missouri. For the Midwest hating the lusty times, there's certainly a great amount of temptation.

JaynaAli said:
I-70 going east-west through Kansas also does not disappoint either. Particularly in the anti-abortion category. Plus there's that creepy wheat Jesus in Colby, KS (literally google 'creepy wheat Jesus' if you haven't ever seen it).
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Not a creepy billboard, but that giant wind farm along I-70 is scary as crap if you don't know it's there and you drive through Kansas at night.
 
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bjeh said:
I have officially moved into my new apartment and I've already learned a few things about my surroundings:
1) my cat hates it here and has decided to live behind the washer
2) there is a liquor store within 7 min of my place
3) there are a lot of Christian radio stations and several billboards telling me where I'm going when I die

This place is the best.

How is everyone else liking thier new states?
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I am doing lots of family stuff with the SO (his family) before school so I still have two states to get to before our new one (not to mention a plane ride over many more). Lots of driving, lots of weird billboards. In Indiana, we passed the "Hell is real" one, and my boyfriend said he wants to get a billboard right next to it that reads "It's Indiana" :laugh:

I hope your cat enjoys your new home soon! My cat has been amazing in the car- she sits on my lap or in her carrier with her harness on and seems to enjoy the scenery. I think she's going to be disappointed when we get to our new apartment and she's not able to see so many cars, birds, and people!
 
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Re: billboards, I like this obnoxiously sexist one :laugh:

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I've never used baking powder in my life before.
 
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Yeah, you basically use it instead of yeast when you don't want the flavors you normally get from yeast. Or when your batter/mix is too weak to hold gas bubbles.

My comment was a terribly failed joke. RIP, little joke.
 
I know I'm way behind the rest of you, but I just got information for how to register for classes and a final to do list! This is actually really happening!! :soexcited:
 
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So I died but I'm resurrected, much like creepy wheat Jesus, and I just wanted to jump in and say that I'm freaking out finally haha. It's finally dawned on me that I'm moving on the 17th.
 
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SportPonies said:
So I died but I'm resurrected, much like creepy wheat Jesus, and I just wanted to jump in and say that I'm freaking out finally haha. It's finally dawned on me that I'm moving on the 17th.
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Welcome back, future classmate!! :D
 
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T-minus 8 days until orientation! It's starting to get real! While this summer hasn't been what I hoped for due to being on bed rest for a month due to my back, I have managed to get quite a bit of wedding planning done including finding my dress!! So overall, can't complain. :) Ready to start this crazy journey that is vet school.
 
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cdoconn said:
TBH I've never made batter in my life before. Tollhouse break n bake cookies ftw!
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Nope, have to disagree cdo! Homemade chocolate-chip cookies all the way! You won't ever touch that pre-made junk again, lol. I made about 9 dozen cookies over the summer and have them in my freezer. They actually freeze really well, and still taste fresh from the oven.

Also, I use my overripe bananas in banana bread too! Perfect way to use them up!
 
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RoryCat said:
Nope, have to disagree cdo! Homemade chocolate-chip cookies all the way! You won't ever touch that pre-made junk again, lol. I made about 9 dozen cookies over the summer and have them in my freezer. They actually freeze really well, and still taste fresh from the oven.

Also, I use my overripe bananas in banana bread too! Perfect way to use them up!
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I mean you can always make me cookies and change my mind! ;):p
 
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RoryCat said:
Nope, have to disagree cdo! Homemade chocolate-chip cookies all the way! You won't ever touch that pre-made junk again, lol. I made about 9 dozen cookies over the summer and have them in my freezer. They actually freeze really well, and still taste fresh from the oven.

Also, I use my overripe bananas in banana bread too! Perfect way to use them up!
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I make damn good cookies but I still will break and bake when I need cookies NOW and can't wait to make dough and let it chill. :laugh:
 
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cdoconn said:
I mean you can always make me cookies and change my mind! ;):p
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I will be happy to supply your cookie fix anytime. ;)

I probably shouldn't eat all 9 dozen cookies by myself anyways.....
 
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We're only 20ish pages off 2020's page count. We'll have to surpass them by the beginning of Christmas break.
 
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I am totally up for a cookie swap! I make cookies in waaay to large a batches due to my Grandpa's recipes being for an actual bakery. Then again, I'm sure I could find people closer to me to eat all my extra cookies... ;)
 
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I finished my last official day of work today! 24 nail trims and 4 baths = my record for a Tuesday grooming special!
 
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bjeh said:
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Oh my. :laugh: I haven't seen that one, but it's been a few years since I've been further west than Manhattan on I-70.

cdoconn said:
TBH I've never made batter in my life before. Tollhouse break n bake cookies ftw!
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Whaaaat?? Someone needs to teach this Egg to bake.

Coopah said:
I am totally up for a cookie swap! I make cookies in waaay to large a batches due to my Grandpa's recipes being for an actual bakery. Then again, I'm sure I could find people closer to me to eat all my extra cookies... ;)
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The idea of a baked goods swap was actually how the Facebook message group started, back in December... maybe it'll actually happen this semester!
 
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LyraGardenia said:
Oh my. :laugh: I haven't seen that one, but it's been a few years since I've been further west than Manhattan on I-70.


Whaaaat?? Someone needs to teach this Egg to bake.


The idea of a baked goods swap was actually how the Facebook message group started, back in December... maybe it'll actually happen this semester!
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Well I kept offering things to sandy and she said she'd tell me when it was ok to send things but apparently it was never ok :(
 
I've been watching the Great British Baking Show and now I want to make all the things. If anything works I'll join the goodies swap party!
 
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PrincessButterCup said:
I've been watching the Great British Baking Show and now I want to make all the things. If anything works I'll join the goodies swap party!
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I've been doing this all summer with the recipes they have available. It all started with the technical challenge dacquoise I made for my mom for her birthday back in March. It's a ton of fun even though I manage to screw something or another up most of the time. Currently have a large version of Martha's lemon thyme drizzle cakes in the fridge!

Have you watched any of the master class episodes? Those are useful, too.

Also - shout out to cake box mixes. I like making cake from scratch, but box mixes can be super convenient and pretty freaking good. I just follow my father-in-law's tips: mix wet ingredients separately and get them frothy. Then sift the dry cake mix into the wet ingredients. Works like a charm. Nice and fluffy cake. :)
 
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missdarjeeling said:
I've been doing this all summer with the recipes they have available. It all started with the technical challenge dacquoise I made for my mom for her birthday back in March. It's a ton of fun even though I manage to screw something or another up most of the time. Currently have a large version of Martha's lemon thyme drizzle cakes in the fridge!

Have you watched any of the master class episodes? Those are useful, too.

Also - shout out to cake box mixes. I like making cake from scratch, but box mixes can be super convenient and pretty freaking good. I just follow my father-in-law's tips: mix wet ingredients separately and get them frothy. Then sift the dry cake mix into the wet ingredients. Works like a charm. Nice and fluffy cake. :)
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Nope, I just found out about the master class, so I haven't watched it at all yet. I will though! I want to try puff pastry, but I'm sure it'll take a lot of trial and error. I tend to overbake everything.
 
missdarjeeling said:
I've been doing this all summer with the recipes they have available. It all started with the technical challenge dacquoise I made for my mom for her birthday back in March. It's a ton of fun even though I manage to screw something or another up most of the time. Currently have a large version of Martha's lemon thyme drizzle cakes in the fridge!

Have you watched any of the master class episodes? Those are useful, too.

Also - shout out to cake box mixes. I like making cake from scratch, but box mixes can be super convenient and pretty freaking good. I just follow my father-in-law's tips: mix wet ingredients separately and get them frothy. Then sift the dry cake mix into the wet ingredients. Works like a charm. Nice and fluffy cake. :)
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Those sound amazing.

Hey @PrincessButterCup lets do some baking while you're here! I'm not sure I'll be 100% healthy by then so I might not be up to adventuring all day every day so baking would be a fun slightly less taxing adventure. :)
 
how many clubs are people planning on joining? I don't want to over do it for first year, but they all sound so interesting!!!
 
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cheathac said:
how many clubs are people planning on joining? I don't want to over do it for first year, but they all sound so interesting!!!
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If you're not on the executive board, they are basically 0 time commitment other than attending lunch lectures and occasional wet labs. So join as many as you're willing to pay for!
 
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