New motherboard! Yay!

[fenchurch]

Although I'm still not posting from my desktop yet... since it's currently formatting one of my drives (hey, may as well use the new drive we bought when we thought that was the problem), and I have a ton of things still to install over there. And, yeah, it is a bit funny that after I finished updating all the drivers and installing virus scanners and the like, the first thing I thought to install was Lord of the Rings Online (even funnier is that it was the first thing rackham thought of, as well). Until I realized I still only had the one drive running. I'm excited about having the new motherboard, though, since after thinking back on it I'm pretty sure my old one had been in the process of dying for quite awhile. I'm even betting all my USB ports will work every time I want to use them, now!

We actually caught the two new episodes of Bones as they aired tonight, while reconstructing my desktop. This show continues to be cracktastic, but at least it's enjoyable crack (as opposed to what we got at the end of last season). I thought the circus episode was a bit over-the-top and the hockey one was a bit too gimmicky, but like I said, at least I still enjoyed them. Not much else to say, really.

Yesterday, we managed to catch the pilot for 'Lie to Me,' which was surprisingly good. At the core, it's just another detective/mystery show with a gimmick (okay, yes... there's that word again, but I couldn't think of anything that worked better) and heaven knows we've already got an overabundance of those on the air. But the cast was solid and the episode was reasonably well-written, especially considering it was the pilot. I'm not sure how long it will hold my interest, but it's made it onto the docket for weekly viewing.

In other news, I've discovered the wonders and joys of No Pudge Fat Free Brownie Mix. Sure there are other brownies on the market that fit the bill (these are only 2 Points per serving on Weight Watchers), but this brand has only about seven ingredients, all of which are pronounceable and are often found in a standard household kitchen. But the best thing about them is that there are easy instructions for making one serving at a time in the microwave! I'm in heaven! Tonight I made what will probably be my new favorite treat... one No Pudge brownie, whipped up in the microwave and still warm, topped with half a serving of vanilla frozen yogurt, a small drizzle of Midnight Moo chocolate sauce and two or three pecan halves, chopped up. MEGA-YUM!!!

Comments

[slm76.livejournal.com]

I have loved No Pudge for a couple of years. Sadly, we no longer have a microwave so I can't use it. But being able to make one brownie at a time is wonderful. It makes portion control so much easier.

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

I want No Pudge Fat Free Brownie mix now.... I think Mr Cee might object to the cost of the airfare.... *g*

[geojlc.livejournal.com]

That does sound yummy! Did you have to go to a specialty place to find it, or will it be in Albertsons or Safeway?

[fenchurche.livejournal.com]

No Pudge is available at Trader Joe's (which is where I bought it) and I've also seen it at Top Foods (aka Haggen). I actually haven't had a chance to check out any of the other local grocery stores, though. I'm hoping to find someplace that sells their mint brownie mix, because I really want to try it.

[pmgoose.livejournal.com]

Hooray for new motherboard! :)

[jedihealer.livejournal.com]

Oh, congrats on the almost up to snuff computer.
I'll have to check out that recipe.