Chicken Noodle Soup

YukonRon

Yesterday, My Beautiful Wife, was a bit under the weather. I decided to make her something to help soothe her sore throat. I thought chicken noodle soup would be the elixir of choice.
Damn near killed me.
Most of you know, after 58 years of the absolute, and total disregard of Newtons laws of motion, specifically regarding the effect on my skeletal system, I occasionally have a problem walking. Add being a clumsy oaf to that equation, I am able to keep most folks in good humor, as I fall or stumble.
After heading to the grocery to get the items needed for the soup, and thus bringing them home, I exercised bad judgement, and what could only be described as a "totally not a MENSA moment", I decided to make one trip from the truck to our kitchen.
Bad move.
Carrying 6 bags and two cases of groceries, I took a bad step, with my surgically repaired ankle, and fell face first into the fence, I hate, (and plan to remove and replace this winter)
It got its last shot in on me.
Gashed my forehead, I bled like a pig, however, I was graceful enough not to spill or damage any of the groceries. 
While roasting the chicken, I burned my hand on the new gas range, we got during the remodel. Our old one NEVER got that hot that fast. Despite all the warnings posted all over it, I failed the intelligence test again, by touching a hot surface. (A feature called "super boil" is named that for a reason, just sayin') yes sir, it was all they advertised it to be.
I won't waste your time with my cut fingers prepping the veggies and chicken, (twice, bloody)
Finally upon completion, I spilled the first bowl, (due to holding it in my hand of sliced flesh and second degree burns) of "just under boiling" liquid, all over me.
I am thinking this is karma, for all the heck I gave Jason, yesterday, about his brisket chili cook. @theyolksonyou - Peace brother. (Great pictures, and no, I had not been drinking. I have no excuses.)
Anyway, here is an image taken by a guy, with a bandaged skull, burnt hands, and sliced fingers, of the Soup I made for My Beautiful Wife, and my best friend.
It was excellent.

johnmitchell

WOW Ron !!!!!!!.. What an episode.. You would have been safer at the brisket shindig.... Hope you and the better half get better soon... Damnnn what a day you had !!

johnmitchell

@YukonRon.. By the way the soup looks great..

YukonRon

johnmitchell said:

WOW Ron !!!!!!!.. What an episode.. You would have been safer at the brisket shindig.... Hope you and the better half get better soon... Damnnn what a day you had !!

After yesterday, I consider it a blessing to have woken up this morning.

SciAggie

That made me laugh. I'm sorry for your pain and suffering, but haven't we all had days like that? I hope your wife appreciated all the effort on her behalf. May you both be better soon. 

GrateEggspectations

YukonRon said:

Yesterday, My Beautiful Wife, was a bit under the weather. I decided to make her something to help soothe her sore throat. I thought chicken noodle soup would be the elixir of choice.
Damn near killed me.
Most of you know, after 58 years of the absolute, and total disregard of Newtons laws of motion, specifically regarding the effect on my skeletal system, I occasionally have a problem walking. Add being a clumsy oaf to that equation, I am able to keep most folks in good humor, as I fall or stumble.
After heading to the grocery to get the items needed for the soup, and thus bringing them home, bad judgement and totally not a MENSA moment, on my behalf, I decided to make one trip from the truck to our kitchen.
Bad move.
Carrying 6 bags and two cases of groceries, I took a bad step, with my surgically repaired ankle, and fell face first into the fence I hate, and plan to remove and replace this winter.
It got its last shot in on me.
Gashed my forehead, I bled like a pig, however, graceful enough not to spill or damage any of the groceries. 
While roasting the chicken, I burned my hand on the new gas range we got during the remodel. Our old one NEVER got that hot that fast. Despite all the warnings posted all over it, I failed the intelligence test again by touching a hot surface. (A feature called "super boil" is named that for a reason, just sayin') yes sir, it was all they advertised it to be.
I won't waste your time with my cut fingers prepping the veggies and chicken, (twice, bloody)
Finally upon completion, I spilled the first bowl due to holding it in my hand of sliced flesh and second degree burns, the "just under boiling" liquid, all over me.
I am thinking this is karma for all the heck I gave Jason yesterday about his brisket chili cook. @theyolksonyou - Peace brother. Great pictures, and no, I had not been drinking. I have no excuses.
Anyway, here is an image taken by a guy, with a bandaged skull, burnt hands, and sliced fingers, of the Soup I made for My Beautiful Wife, and my best friend.
It was excellent.

Sorry to hear that Ron. If you were this injured as a result of soup, I hate to think what might happen if you were to make a paella. 

Keep it simple Ron. It's just not worth the risk.

YukonRon

johnmitchell said:

@YukonRon.. By the way the soup looks great..

Thanks John. I roasted the chicken on the MiniMax. Awesome.

YukonRon

SciAggie said:

That made me laugh. I'm sorry for your pain and suffering, but haven't we all had days like that? I hope your wife appreciated all the effort on her behalf. May you both be better soon. 

@SciAggie, she is feeling better, two more weeks of therapy for me before I can feed myself though, LOL.

Dredger

That was a beautiful thing to do and the soups looks delicious @YukonRon. Look at the bright side. That same chicken soup can cure a cold and help gashes, cuts, and burns heal lightning fast. I have the same problem that you do as in can't chew gum and walk at the same time. That's why I make soup in large batches and freeze in single serve portions. That way, I have time for all of the wounds to heal between cooks.  All joking aside, I am sure your Beautiful Wife appreciated the soup.

YukonRon

GrateEggspectations said:

YukonRon said:

Yesterday, My Beautiful Wife, was a bit under the weather. I decided to make her something to help soothe her sore throat. I thought chicken noodle soup would be the elixir of choice.
Damn near killed me.
Most of you know, after 58 years of the absolute, and total disregard of Newtons laws of motion, specifically regarding the effect on my skeletal system, I occasionally have a problem walking. Add being a clumsy oaf to that equation, I am able to keep most folks in good humor, as I fall or stumble.
After heading to the grocery to get the items needed for the soup, and thus bringing them home, bad judgement and totally not a MENSA moment, on my behalf, I decided to make one trip from the truck to our kitchen.
Bad move.
Carrying 6 bags and two cases of groceries, I took a bad step, with my surgically repaired ankle, and fell face first into the fence I hate, and plan to remove and replace this winter.
It got its last shot in on me.
Gashed my forehead, I bled like a pig, however, graceful enough not to spill or damage any of the groceries. 
While roasting the chicken, I burned my hand on the new gas range we got during the remodel. Our old one NEVER got that hot that fast. Despite all the warnings posted all over it, I failed the intelligence test again by touching a hot surface. (A feature called "super boil" is named that for a reason, just sayin') yes sir, it was all they advertised it to be.
I won't waste your time with my cut fingers prepping the veggies and chicken, (twice, bloody)
Finally upon completion, I spilled the first bowl due to holding it in my hand of sliced flesh and second degree burns, the "just under boiling" liquid, all over me.
I am thinking this is karma for all the heck I gave Jason yesterday about his brisket chili cook. @theyolksonyou - Peace brother. Great pictures, and no, I had not been drinking. I have no excuses.
Anyway, here is an image taken by a guy, with a bandaged skull, burnt hands, and sliced fingers, of the Soup I made for My Beautiful Wife, and my best friend.
It was excellent.

Sorry to hear that Ron. If you were this injured as a result of soup, I hate to think what might happen if you were to make a paella. 

Keep it simple Ron. It's just not worth the risk.

@GrateEggspectations - that was funny. It will be a while for the stitches to come out, and then of course, the skin grafts to heal properly, but then, I am back in the game. I will be lucky to do microwave popcorn until then.

YukonRon

Dredger said:

That was a beautiful thing to do and the soups looks delicious @YukonRon. Look at the bright side. That same chicken soup can cure a cold and help gashes, cuts, and burns heal lightning fast. I have the same problem that you do as in can't chew gum and walk at the same time. That's why I make soup in large batches and freeze in single serve portions. That way, I have time for all of the wounds to heal between cooks.  All joking aside, I am sure your Beautiful Wife appreciated the soup.

We are peeps for sure @Dredger! I roasted 4 chickens, had about 6 pounds in spoon sized chunks going in. Made a huge pot, we will go through it pretty quick. Got a starving 17 year old boy and his friends here as well........

Stormbringer

Brilliant narrative, made my morning!

Dredger

Got a starving 17 year old boy and his friends here as well........

You're quite right, it won't last long. Just a hint to help a brother out: Neosporin and Liquid Skin is your friend. Don't ask me how I know, lol.

YukonRon

Stormbringer said:

Brilliant narrative, made my morning!

After yesterday, My Beautiful Wife, made ME coffee this morning.

YukonRon

Dredger said:

Got a starving 17 year old boy and his friends here as well........

You're quite right, it won't last long. Just a hint to help a brother out: Neosporin and Liquid Skin is your friend. Don't ask me how I know, lol.

@Dredger - I own stock in both, have it in Costco sized drums. I'm telling you, we are peeps.

tikigriller

Notice the Egg had nothing to do with attacking you like all those gas things did!!

what a great story.   Sorry for all the pain it caused, but it sure makes for a great story. I can picture it in a movie. Sounds like something I could see Chevy Chase pulling off. 

I hope to have stories like that about my wife and I one day!!

YukonRon

tikigriller said:

Notice the Egg had nothing to do with attacking you like all those gas things did!!

what a great story.   Sorry for all the pain it caused, but it sure makes for a great story. I can picture it in a movie. Sounds like something I could see Chevy Chase pulling off. 

I hope to have stories like that about my wife and I one day!!

@tikigriller - I got the eggs down, I start fire, put food on, close lid, open lid, take food off.
This inside cooking, is deadly. Not a fan.

YukonRon

Warming it up now, for me.

johnmitchell

YukonRon said:

Warming it up now, for me.

be careful.....

YukonRon

johnmitchell said:

YukonRon said:

Warming it up now, for me.

be careful.....

Yeah, better get My Beautiful Wife to do it......

Mattman3969

Nice bowl of zoup Ron.   They say accidents happen in three, hopefully today will be pain free. 

YukonRon

Mattman3969 said:

Nice bowl of zoup Ron.   They say accidents happen in three, hopefully today will be pain free. 

Probably stab myself in the eye with my spoon, if my luck continues the way it is going.

GregW

Sadly, this is a example of no good deed goes unpunished.
Hopefully your luck will turn around.
The soup does look great.

bgebrent

Pretty bowl of soup my friend!  I hope you both get well soon!

YukonRon

GregW said:

Sadly, this is a example of no good deed goes unpunished.
Hopefully your luck will turn around.
The soup does look great.

Thanks for the kindness, the soup is pretty good, I have to say. Best I have made. Luck is already turning for us.

YukonRon

bgebrent said:

Pretty bowl of soup my friend!  I hope you both get well soon!

Thanks Brent, see the game last night? All alone in 2nd place in the SEC East eight now, with the only team in the East with a victory over the a team in the West, so far.

SciAggie

You don't own a blendtec do you? Might want to stay away from it. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1190933/death-by-blendtec/p1

Wolfpack

Soup looks amazing- you should learn from history, the arduous journeys are often fraught with peril. Heal quickly. 

YukonRon

SciAggie said:

You don't own a blendtec do you? Might want to stay away from it. http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1190933/death-by-blendtec/p1

I am going to start wearing steel toed boots, cut proof gloves, Kevlar vest, nomex clothing, my mountaineering helmet and impact resistant lenses in my safety glasses while I work in the kitchen.

YukonRon

Wolfpack said:

Soup looks amazing- you should learn from history, the arduous journeys are often fraught with peril. Heal quickly. 

This is not like summitting the matterhorn, this was chicken noodle soup, how bad could it be, right? Let me tell you..........LOL

Dredger

You know @YukonRon, after yesterday afternoon, I am beginning to wonder if you should get your eyes checked. I finally realized that I have been cooking blind, lol. You can only go by rote for so long. Just sayin.  Heck, I just thought that I was uncoordinated.