Topic: FEELING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT (Read 30622 times)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #210 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:24:49 PM »

Quote from: JMK on December 20, 2007, 03:18:33 PM

DerB, you may find this hard to believe, but I was actually a Young Republican once (and not just because I was young once, LOL). I have a personally autographed picture and letter from Richard M. Nixon. My mother's bridge partner was his campaign chairman for the western states in the 1968 campaign ...

And did Mom have an appropriate cloth coat?

der Brucer

And how is Sen Smith regarded, in general?

JMK · « **Reply #211 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:33:50 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 03:24:49 PM

And did Mom have an appropriate cloth coat?

der Brucer

And how is Sen Smith regarded, in general?

Actually, my mom was the "career" Dem while my Dad tended to vote R. My father was one of the national spokespeople for Employer Support of the Reserve/Guard during the first Iraq conflict and went back and met personally with Bush I/Quayle, came back and opined "Those are the two biggest idiots I've ever met in my life," and vowed never to vote R again. Believe me, it was a shocker for us kids.

Smith is generally quite well regarded, though he's been getting a lot of negative press for his (dare I say it?) flip flops of late, this Thurmond/Lott thing being the latest. He's seen as quite vulnerable in 2008, though no Dem has stepped up to challenge him. There's buzz that former Gov John Kitzhaber will run, but the smart money is against that.

td · « **Reply #212 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:37:51 PM »

Quote from: bk on December 20, 2007, 03:14:55 PM

BJ has arrived.

Do raindrops keep falling on his head?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #213 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:38:57 PM »

Tales From the Aggrieved:

At my exes funeral, my sister-in-law informed everyone that my daughter had told me not to attend the funeral because my younger son did not want me there. Well, I suspect my son did not want me there, but I also doubt he expressed that to his sister. I know damn well she never expressed any such thing to me! Needless to say son's wife had a hissy fit and was railing on and on at my daughter (who was NOT a happy camper).

Truth be told, I told my daughter I'd just as soon not go, but if she would be more comfortable, I would be pleased to attend and be on my best behavior.

der Brucer

More hilarity ensues: non one can find the will; not a single one of the heirs of the alleged will was happy with the announced contents - every heir is happier with an intestate proceeding!

Makes me wonder what other ashes were in the urn?

Jane · « **Reply #214 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:39:20 PM »

SWW & DB, the egg nog recipe sounds good. Is it? Woody, nice you were given a personal invite.

I was thinking about her today and wondering how she is doing. Did she receive any of her mother’s jewelry?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #215 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:41:11 PM »

Quote from: JMK on December 20, 2007, 03:33:50 PM

met personally with Bush I/Quayle, came back and opined "Those are the two biggest idiots I've ever met in my life,"

I think Bush II/Cheney have broken that record.

der Brucer

Jane · « **Reply #216 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:43:27 PM »

Quote from: bk on December 20, 2007, 10:52:28 AM

Here is the response from the host - I think you'll understand everything after reading it - and I quote:

Their was a kernel update and its been completed thank you it was a 2 stage project

Cillaliz · « **Reply #217 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:46:16 PM »

Studded snow tires are illegal in Pennsylvania, did you know that?

Cillaliz · « **Reply #218 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:47:03 PM »

It was breakfast with Joe Biden and now I'm off to see John Edwards. Who will it be tomorrow.....

Cillaliz · « **Reply #219 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:47:24 PM »

I have nothing else to say

Jane · « **Reply #220 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:47:37 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 20, 2007, 12:25:50 PM

DR JoseSPiano - did your parents proceed to take you to the local Burger King for breakfast?

ROTFLOL!

Jane · « **Reply #221 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:50:33 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on December 20, 2007, 12:38:01 PM

That's funny about the 25-foot bus ride.

We had one of those once, or maybe a wee bit longer. I, guess, I understand why people can't be walking around out there.

George · « **Reply #222 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:51:46 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 12:51:54 PM

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A VERY MERRY UNAUTHORIZED CHILDREN'S SCIENTOLOGY PAGEANT

Dec 20/07—Jan 13/08 This holiday season, a jubilant cast of children celebrate the controversial Church of Scientology in uplifting pageantry and song. Portraying Tom Cruise, the intergalactic ruler Xenu and a dancing brain, among others, the OBIE Award-winning play explains and dissects the actual teachings of Scientology against the candy-colored backdrop of a traditional nativity play. This production is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Scientology.
And coming soon:

der Brucer

George - this is the DC group that did both Cannibal and Night of the Living Dead musicals

Cool! I have the recording to DDD.

Jane · « **Reply #223 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:51:59 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on December 20, 2007, 12:40:55 PM

I'll be the only one there.

I was wondering what other staff there was besides you.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #224 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:52:26 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 20, 2007, 03:39:20 PM

SWW & DB, the egg nog recipe sounds good. Is it? Woody, nice you were given a personal invite.

I was thinking about her today and wondering how she is doing. Did she receive any of her mother’s jewelry?

The Egg Nog recipe is from my exes great-great-aunt "Scotch Mary". (Or maybe she was the cook>). Anyhow, the brew is great! If you make the basic egg/sugar/booze base separate, adding the lightly whipped cream just before serving, you can save the left overs for a good long time. (I've had left-over eggnog the following Thanksgiving).

On jewelry, the current thinking seems to be my daughter can have it "on loan" , she must agree to will it to her niece.

Of more interest should be the service for 12 china (at about $300/place setting) and the hand-wrought sterling flatware at about $3000 the set.

der Brucer

Jane · « **Reply #225 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:54:05 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 12:37:47 PM

Market clerks in the Christmas Spirit:

Nice photos

Jane · « **Reply #226 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:54:40 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 12:45:15 PM

At times thre are bad boys and girls:

der Brucer

I spoke to soon.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #227 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:55:14 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 20, 2007, 03:51:59 PM

I was wondering what other staff there was besides you.

...his rod and his staff will comfort her.

der Brucer

singingnymph · « **Reply #228 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:55:21 PM »

Can't wait for Hellboy 2!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #229 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:59:10 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 20, 2007, 03:46:16 PM

Studded snow tires are illegal in Pennsylvania, did you know that?

The studs are off sunning themselves in Florida.

der Brucer

Jane · « **Reply #230 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:02:55 PM »

Quote from: JMK on December 20, 2007, 03:15:22 PM

DS Betsy got to know him personally when she was Media Director for the State Senate Caucus here and Smith was still in the Oregon Senate, and she said he was one of the friendliest people down there at that time.

That doesn't surprise me. While I have never met him personally, I like him.

Jane · « **Reply #231 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:05:38 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 20, 2007, 03:46:16 PM

Studded snow tires are illegal in Pennsylvania, did you know that?

Thanks for that bit of information

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #232 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:10:16 PM »

Looks like a scene from K-Ville!

der Brucer

singdaw · « **Reply #233 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:12:39 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 03:52:26 PM

I've had left-over eggnog the following Thanksgiving.

This explains so much.

singdaw · « **Reply #234 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:13:04 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 04:10:16 PM

Looks like a scene from K-Ville!

Or K-Mart!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #235 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:16:18 PM »

Quote from: George on December 20, 2007, 03:51:46 PM

I have the recording to DDD.

Gee - maybe you can get your "alternative" theatre gal to do the show - you'd be ravishing as a cheer leader

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #236 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:17:34 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on December 20, 2007, 04:12:39 PM

This explains so much.

Unlike your sour cream, it has no "use by" date

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #237 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:32:03 PM »

My favorite of the day, from DEBATABLELAND

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In my sourer moments I find myself persuaded that Bertie Wooster's verdict on aunts also applies to politicians: "It is no use telling me that there are bad aunts and good aunts. At the core, they are all alike. Sooner or later, out pops the cloven hoof."

Never is this more the case than during a Presidential campaign. The sheer ghastliness of the front-runners is something to behold.

der Brucer

George · « **Reply #238 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:34:12 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 20, 2007, 04:16:18 PM

Gee - maybe you can get your "alternative" theatre gal to do the show - you'd be ravishing as a cheer leader

der Brucer

I think I would, too!

td · « **Reply #239 on:** December 20, 2007, 04:34:16 PM »

I have nothing to say, so I think I'll go listen to "A Fairy Tale of New York."

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