Topic: TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Read 41855 times)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #30 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:16:22 AM »

Fortunately, when one goes to Debra's house, one need not get tarted up.

No need to bedizen oneself for the occasion. A pair of jeans, a flannel shirt and a baseball cap gets you immediate seating and a "Howdy-do"!

We are an eclectic group here in Johnston SC. Fine Victorian homes, exquisite antiques, and deer processing sheds all on the same street.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #31 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:17:17 AM »

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][move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]"Howdy-do", we've reached page 2![/move][/size][/color]

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #32 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:18:34 AM »

I needs must go bedizen myself for church. I'm meeting my mom and aunt at the First Baptist Church of Johnston SC for a Christmas Eve "preachin'".

I can endure a "preachin'" -- and there's fried chicken afterwards. I can endure anything for my mom's fried chicken.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #33 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:19:49 AM »

I'm glad to see that the seasonal lull that normally happens here hasn't happened.

This season, we are family.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #34 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:20:50 AM »

And here's one for Marley...and here's to wassailing...and egg nog...and spaghetti at BK's house...and excited kids...and excited adults...and overexcited eccentric adults...and one and all.

Matt H. · « **Reply #35 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:34:35 AM »

Good morning!

Another gorgeous day, but rain is predicted for tomorrow (and colder temperatures, too). Still, I will enjoy the pretty day that we've been given today.

Matt H. · « **Reply #36 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:37:52 AM »

I echo DR Elmore's sentiments about the inability to log on yesterday and the resultant feelings of frustration and confusion.

One gets into a ritual of checking in at certain times each day and getting the latest "scoop" on what familiar denizens are doing each day. When that comfort level is denied, one experiences feelings of withdrawal, like a dear friend who has suddenly gone incommunicado for no good reason.

Just made me realize how much I've grown to care for so many folks here. Not a bad thing to have happen, particularly at this time of year.

Danise · « **Reply #37 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:38:54 AM »

Merry Christmas eve morning to all!

I've just finished watching "The Bells of St. Marys".

Sheena was barking at me and pulling my arm at about ten--the time we go to the dog park but it's ,raining on and off and I don' t think that Bear should go just now. I know she really wanted to go but I'll make it up to her.

I'm doing a first for our family with Christmas Eve dinner. I'm making a duck. I wanted to make a goose but when I saw how much theywere (the cheepest one was $25.00), I didn't want to take the chance that it might not be something Mom and I would like.

I've heard of roast duck with orange sause and it came with orange sause so I think that is how I shall make it.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Matt H. · « **Reply #38 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:39:30 AM »

I'm looking forward to some more CHristmas-themed movies today. I also got BEST FOOT FORWARD, PRESENTING LILY MARS, and the HARDY BOYS DVD set yesterday, and I'm thinking of watching one of those, too, probably the Hardy Boys.

Matt H. · « **Reply #39 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:53:39 AM »

Guess I'll head down now to read more in KATE and then begin preparing some lunch.

WBBL.

Ginny · « **Reply #40 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:58:57 AM »

Pies are baking - now it's time to ice those cookies!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #41 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:59:07 AM »

SANDA-A CLAUS

• AP
Dec. 24: Students join sand sculpture artists to create a 100-foot-long Santa Claus on Puri golden beach in the Indian state of Orissa.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #42 on:** December 24, 2006, 09:01:56 AM »

Quote from: Danise on December 24, 2006, 08:38:54 AM

I've heard of roast duck with orange sause and it came with orange sause so I think that is how I shall make it.

Make sure it sits high in the pan on a rack so the fat can accumulate without soaking the bottom of the bird.

der Brucer

FJL · « **Reply #43 on:** December 24, 2006, 09:05:10 AM »

Der Brucer - That Sanda Claus photo is the smile of the day for me. Thanks for posting it!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #44 on:** December 24, 2006, 09:06:43 AM »

Quote from: JRand56 on December 24, 2006, 05:59:53 AM

...DR ELMORE....a ballet that I am anticipating with much pleasure.

With choreography by Ballandchaini

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #45 on:** December 24, 2006, 09:23:34 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 24, 2006, 08:20:50 AM

...and egg nog...

Care to share the egg nog

der Brucer

I llike my nog with Meyer's Rum (Southern Comfort is also a nice twist)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #46 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:08:50 AM »

MERRY CHRISTMAS

BAH _ HUMBUG

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #47 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:12:53 AM »

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTAMS AND ALL THRU THE HOUSE

MAYBE I CAN SNITCH A COOKIE?

WAIT FOR ME

WHERE'S THE BEEF

der Brucer

Edisaurus · « **Reply #48 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:29:02 AM »

MattH, thanks so much about remembering "Life After Tomorrow". My client who is the big "Annie" fan will love it!

We're taking her to the new Cirque show as one of her Hannukah presents. She's never been to see them. I usually take my nieces and nephews and various sets of parents but somehow I'm looking forward to our date with our "Cirque Virgin" more than anything. The new show, "Corteo" is supposed to be their best in many years. (I wasn't bowled over by the last two...)

Edisaurus · « **Reply #49 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:30:55 AM »

Der B...love the dog pix!

No trees here. 4 young cats and a flammable tree next to a gas spacce heater do not mix. Maybe next year, when we have a house with central heat, we'll start tree experimentation.

We used to decorate to the hilt.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #50 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:40:02 AM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on December 24, 2006, 10:30:55 AM

...we'll start tree experimentation.

They start with trees, then rabbits, then....
OH The Horror!

der Brucer

SAVE THE WORLD FROM FRANKENTREES!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #51 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:48:59 AM »

BK, thanks for watching our film! I don't like video special effects as are overused today. If the material can't stand on its own, I don't want to work on it. It's even more important to be straightforward with historical material to keep it timeless, which also gives it a good shelf-life!

The film was a real communal effort, with material ranging from beautiful 35mm like Li Liu's interview about leading the students in singing the song on Tiannemen Square, which was given to us by Sting's wife, Trudy, to Yehoshua, who shot his own interview on a kibbutz in Israel on PAL VHS and sent his memories to us.

Many of the people in the film have passed on, which is always one of the sad parts about making historical documentaries; the people you grow to know and love who are soon gone. We've already lost 4 people in our Sacco and Vanzetti film.

DVD cover blurb: "filled with fascinating people saying interesting things"!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #52 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:50:03 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 24, 2006, 10:40:02 AM

They start with trees, then rabbits, then....
b]SAVE THE WORLD FROM FRANKENTREES![/b]

Some of the best trees are hybrids!

Tree purist!

Edisaurus · « **Reply #53 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:51:01 AM »

Off to the Blue Ridge mountain to experience the insanity of my father's wife's family...a.k.a. The Breeders.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #54 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:51:32 AM »

I would rather have some BK spaghetti. Have a fun party!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #55 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:54:13 AM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on December 24, 2006, 10:50:03 AM

Tree purist!

Usually I get "prurient" rather than "purist"

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #56 on:** December 24, 2006, 10:55:19 AM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on December 24, 2006, 10:51:01 AM

Off to the Blue Ridge mountain to experience the insanity of my father's wife's family...a.k.a. The Breeders.

::cue up bajoes::

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #57 on:** December 24, 2006, 11:18:22 AM »

I'm up, I'm up - I slept very well and very long and now I am ready to greet the day. "Hello, day." There, I've greeted the day. Is greeted right? Is it gret? In any case, I've given my salutations to the day and I shall ungroggify then joggify then cleanify, watch a DVDify, and cookify.

bk · « **Reply #58 on:** December 24, 2006, 11:18:49 AM »

I'm glad there were no apparent outages with our host this fine morning.

bk · « **Reply #59 on:** December 24, 2006, 11:20:06 AM »

Orders are still trickling in for Skinner/Ripley, which surprises me on the day before Christmas. Of course, I'm hoping that orders will leap forward after everyone gets their Christmas money. And remember, the price goes back up on January 1st.

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