The Moms Breakfast Club usually meets during school breaks since two of the moms work for their town school system. Now that school is on hiatus, it seems like a good time to get together. Virtually. Instead of breakfast, it was decided we would meet for lunch.
I set up the iPad in the dining room along with my ham sandwich with mustard, no cheese on homemade bread. The loaf was freshly baked and I got to have the heel, my favorite part of the bread. No one else likes it. I also had some pretzels, but ate them before the chat because I thought the crunching might be too loud. I also had a cup of ice tea, and some oatmeal butterscotch cookies.
We had some difficulties getting connected. Facetime, Zoom, tried to get people to download Skype or remember their passwords, tried Zoom. It was quite funny and bit like:
We finally got things going on Zoom. We had a great time checking in with each other, catching up on things we were doing, husbands, kids, comparing shopping expeditions and which stores were stocked up. All in all an enjoyable lunch date. The best part? Not having to worry about not finding a parking spot at the breakfast place.
That was a fun way of getting together. The heel is my fave part of the bread, too! Happy T Day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA good thing a loaf comes with two heels. We could each have one. 😺
DeleteGreat virtual lunch, and idea. FYI: there have been some articles about Zoom not being secure.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day!
Yeah, I heard. It wasn't the platform I wanted to work on, but it wasn't up to me.
DeleteVery nice idea!
ReplyDeleteIt was a good way of getting together.
DeleteOh, I could send over heels en masse!
ReplyDeleteNice of you to eat those pretzels before the meeting, too :-)
I feel so old right now. We use FB chat, the good ole phone or WhatsApp!
I would have preferred Skype, but who didn't have the app, didn't want to download...
DeleteThis sounds like a real fun get together, you sure were social distancing from each other.
ReplyDeleteHappy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
Yup, I only live 6 miles from them 😺
DeleteI wonder how many people are going to carry on virtually after all this is over? It really is simpler. (BTW, it's the ELBOW of the bread, not the heel! According to my sons when they were little. LOL)
ReplyDeleteI stand corrected. The elbow of the bread 😺
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very fun way to get together with friends-I would have no clue on how to even do that-so good going to all of you.
ReplyDeleteI was brought up that it is the heel of the bread too and was always my favorite too-especially with homemade bread. Happy T wishes Kathy
Home made bread is the best
DeleteWhat fun! My husband has been learning how to use zoom for work, and it's interesting to hear how it works. Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI've used it while taking a class. I didn't have to do anything. The instructor sent a link for the class room. You clicked on it and then that was it.
Deletea great way to be able to virtually get together and chat. Zoom is a huge thing right now but I haven't used it. We just Facetime;) Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteWe tried facetime, but with multiple us we could only hear each other and not see each other. I mostly use Skype and don't have any issues. I've only used Zoom when I took a class.
DeleteSo fun.
ReplyDeleteIt was. Lots of laughs while we tried sorting things out.
DeleteI haven't tried zoom yet, but my daughter is doing great with it. I did face time for the first time so that was new. ~ Look at the Brady's all ahead of the game :)
ReplyDeleteBrady's were always with the current trends and fashions. Remember those pantsuits? 😺
DeleteIt's sounds like you have so much fun when you all get together! I'm loving your sandwich, I always have the "crusts" too (that's what we call them here, I've never heard it called a "heel" before 😀). Sending you Happy T Day wishes! Stay safe and well! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteCrust is used for the edges on a regular slice of bread, not the end. And the heel of the bread became a derogatory expression, as in he's such a heel she should dump him. Heel end crust of the bread which very few people like. 😺
DeleteI want to begin with the apps. I have no idea how to use them, since all I have is a home computer, not a laptop. Not sure if that matters and if I need to show my face, which I don't want to do. Sorry I'm such a dufus. I know Skype would be the way I would go if I COULD get it on my computer.
ReplyDeleteNow for your lunch. What fun you ladies must have had meeting virtually. Good of you to be thoughtful and not eat pretzels in front of the others. That sound would have been distracting and caused someone to ask what is going on! Lovely looking meal and I know your tea was just what you wanted. For me, it would have been coffee. Gotta have my caffeine, my drug of choice. Thanks for sharing the funny, the meal, and your tea with us for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.
Apps is just the new lingo for computer programs. You can use the apps on any platform. Except Facetime which is an Apple product iPhone to iPhone and to iPad. You also have the ability to turn your camera off in apps like Skype and Zoom if you don't want to be seen. IF you don't want to be heard, you can also mute your microphone and type your replies which defeats the purpose and you might as well send and email. 😉
DeleteVery resourceful, CJ. I'm glad you and the other moms were able to manage this virtual lunch ad had a good time.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a healthy and happy T-Day! Eileen xx
Hopefully, next time we won't spend so much time trying to figure things out.
DeleteI bet you had fun with the other mums, once you were all organized. Did I spy the Brady Bunch?
ReplyDeleteYour lunch looks like my supper. In England we call it the crust of the bread. In our family people would fight over it. Now it is just my hubby and me, we share it (i.e. half each)
In Holland we would call the end of the bread 'kontje' which means butt.
Happy T-Day and
Take care,
Hugs,
Lisca
Yes, one of them moms sent the Brady meme as a joke as they are also trying to navigate virtual meetings. 😺
DeleteI have to laugh at your Brady Bunch photo because that has come up in our school zooming a few times. But it is a good idea to meet virtually. I think these new ways of meeting will stick around and people can meet with others who are not so close, kind of like skype. You might be a trendsetter. Smile. Hope you had a great T day as I am finally able to get around to commenting. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI prefer Skype for one on one or a couple of people. Zoom was really meant for classrooms and meetings, but somehow seemed to have grabbed everyone's attention.
Deletesounds great - must be nice to have friends. I remember when I use to, lol. here in the mountains, only the feral cats are my friends .
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DeleteWhat fun! Good job!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if we'll remember how to do it again 😺
DeleteWhat a great idea!! My mom always called the end piece, the bunt? LOL! Stay safe CJ! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAnother new term. Love it
DeleteWhat a great funny about your video chat. We have had a few of those too.
ReplyDeleteHomemade bread makes the best lunch! I find it hard to resist.
Happy Belated Tea Day,
Kate
I've been baking a lot and that's been a problem for me during the quarantine 😺
DeleteSharing lunch sounds like fun! I bet they were jealous of your home made bread!! Belated Happy T Day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteI love the bread made at home, it´s the best. Great and funny idea to share meals like you do CJ. We may do the same.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very nice afternoon,
Stay safe and well, and big hugs,
Caty