Topic: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Read 37657 times)

Jane · « **Reply #330 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:24:16 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2009, 06:59:38 PM

Richard and I went out to do the last-minute grocery shopping for Christmas - we got to Kroger just after 6pm and it was a ZOO! Everybody was in good spirits, though, and we finished our shopping and picked up a pizza for dinner. My last batch of caramel corn is in the oven.

in the oven? do you mix it on the stove or just pop it?

Jane · « **Reply #331 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:24:52 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on December 23, 2009, 07:20:08 PM

Computer vibes for DR Vixmom. ~~~~~~~~~~

Happy Birthday to Craig!

ditto & thank you.

Jennifer · « **Reply #332 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:25:36 PM »

Happy Birthday To DR Jane's son BRYAN!!

Jennifer · « **Reply #333 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:26:08 PM »

Congrats to DR Ginny's son Rob's girlfriend!

Ginny · « **Reply #334 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:27:50 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2009, 07:24:16 PM

Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2009, 06:59:38 PM
Richard and I went out to do the last-minute grocery shopping for Christmas - we got to Kroger just after 6pm and it was a ZOO! Everybody was in good spirits, though, and we finished our shopping and picked up a pizza for dinner. My last batch of caramel corn is in the oven.

in the oven? do you mix it on the stove or just pop it?

Pop plain popcorn in microwave. Make syrup on stove top and pour over popped corn in a large roasting pan. Bake at 250^o for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Break apart when cool. YUM!

Ginny · « **Reply #335 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:28:20 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on December 23, 2009, 07:26:08 PM

Congrats to DR Ginny's son Rob's girlfriend!

Thank you, DR Jennifer. And DR George, too!

Matt H. · « **Reply #336 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:28:50 PM »

Quote from: TCB on December 23, 2009, 05:59:13 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on December 23, 2009, 01:07:25 PM
Then I watched today's work project - 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU. It took a while to win me over, but by the time Heath Ledger did his song and dance to "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," I was hooked and ended up deeply enjoying the film. I also though David Krumholtz, an actor I'm not always so high on, stole every scene in the early going, so much so that I kept wishing he were the star at first instead of a supporting character.

Matt H., I am glad you enjoyed 10 THINGS. We are very fond of that movie, becuase most of it was filmed here in Tacoma. Padua High School is actually Stadium High School, and it is a couple of miles from my house. I attended many summer school classes at Stadium, and I did a show in their old theater.

That high school building was astonishingly beautiful. Even the actors in the commentary commented on how special the palce made them feel while filming there and all wished their high schools had been in a stately building like that.

Jennifer · « **Reply #337 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:29:04 PM »

Travel vibes for DR jose. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And for samantha. ~~~~~~~~~~

Matt H. · « **Reply #338 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:30:50 PM »

Since my grocery store will be closed on Christmas Day (Friday, my usual shopping day), I'll be braving the store tomorrow. I kind of dread it, but I do need some items.

Matt H. · « **Reply #339 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:32:39 PM »

I had a very leisurely, wonderful evening of viewing tonight. Since last night's NCIS rerun was one of my favorite episodes from last season, I didn't record it but took out last season's box set and watched the Christmas-themed episode tonight.

Matt H. · « **Reply #340 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:33:58 PM »

I went ahead and watched two other NCIS episodes on the disc. One was the really intense one where McGee gets trapped in a women's prison when a riot breaks out.

Jennifer · « **Reply #341 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:34:32 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2009, 07:27:50 PM

Quote from: Jane on December 23, 2009, 07:24:16 PM
Quote from: Ginny on December 23, 2009, 06:59:38 PM
Richard and I went out to do the last-minute grocery shopping for Christmas - we got to Kroger just after 6pm and it was a ZOO! Everybody was in good spirits, though, and we finished our shopping and picked up a pizza for dinner. My last batch of caramel corn is in the oven.

in the oven? do you mix it on the stove or just pop it?

Pop plain popcorn in microwave. Make syrup on stove top and pour over popped corn in a large roasting pan. Bake at 250^o for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Break apart when cool. YUM!

I have a similar recipe. I forget what makes the "syrup". For some reason i think it's corn syrup and brown sugar?

It tastes really good.

Matt H. · « **Reply #342 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:34:55 PM »

Then I decided to finish up those interviews I had started watching on the BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL bonus features section. Lots of familiar stories but I enjoyed watching and listening to them again.

Jennifer · « **Reply #343 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:35:11 PM »

I just realized i had not been online all day. So i'm just now reading all 12 pages of todays posts!

Matt H. · « **Reply #344 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:35:44 PM »

Then I watched the other episode of the show on that disc, the one dealing with the 1943-60 period: the Golden Age of the American Musical.

bk · « **Reply #345 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:37:19 PM »

My neighbors, directly across the street to the south are really annoying sort of young people. Today, they're "party" people set up their usual tent and tables and chairs. Yes, they hire people and have them bring tables and chairs, heaters and a big tent/cover thing. I have been living here for, what, six years - and they have ALWAYS had their Christmas party on the weekend before Christmas. This year it looks like they're doing it on Christmas Eve - yes, the same night as my annual, long-time, Christmas Eve Do. Which means parking is going to be horrendous. I gotta tell you.

Ginny · « **Reply #346 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:41:51 PM »

DR Jennifer - the syrup for my caramel corn is 2 sticks of margarine, 2 cups of light brown sugar, 1/2 cup of light Karo syrup, and a teaspoon of salt. Bring that to a boil and boil for 5 full minutes, stirring constantly. Add 1 tsp. vanilla and a pinch of cream of tartar - stir and watch for the chemical reaction!

Matt H. · « **Reply #347 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:44:29 PM »

Since I had a relatively poor night of sleep last night, I'm shutting everything down and heading downstairs now.

Good night!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #348 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:47:51 PM »

Here's before any new snow. This is left from prior storms

Cillaliz · « **Reply #349 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:48:52 PM »

Same view tonight. We only had a few inches today. The worst is coming tomorrow and Friday

Cillaliz · « **Reply #350 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:50:30 PM »

I'll post some better photos tomorrow. The view is out my parents front door

Ginny · « **Reply #351 on:** December 23, 2009, 07:56:58 PM »

Stay safe, DR Cillaliz!

Ginny · « **Reply #352 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:06:56 PM »

Well, 2 days in the kitchen have worn me out! I still have a couple of things to do tomorrow before we leave for Lima, but nothing as elaborate as what I've done in the last 36 hours.

'night!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #353 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:11:54 PM »

Thanks Ginny. We're not planning to go anywhere. I talked to my cat sitter today and told her to go ahead and leave extra food and water out in case she can't get there. I'll stay in touch and if I can't get back as planned (very likely) she'll watch the girls til I get back

Cillaliz · « **Reply #354 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:16:48 PM »

The forecast was just upped to 15-25 inches of snow between Thursday night and Saturday morning

bk · « **Reply #355 on:** December 23, 2009, 08:31:55 PM »

I gotta tell you.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #356 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:18:42 PM »

! ! ! ! ! A BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR WILLIAM F. ORR ! ! ! ! !

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #357 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:19:31 PM »

And a likewise Belated Happy Birthday to BK's brother Joel!

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #358 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:25:47 PM »

Don't worry, DR Cillaliz--Rudolph will help guide Santa to your parents' house on Christmas Eve.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #359 on:** December 23, 2009, 09:30:01 PM »

Alright--I'm confuzed!--I don't know who's Birthday it really is or was--butv Happy Birthday to anyone who was born yesterday!

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