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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #180 on: April 03, 2011, 05:25:34 PM »
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #181 on: April 03, 2011, 05:26:41 PM »
Quote from: John G. on April 03, 2011, 02:40:47 PM
No leftovers from brunch sorry, TCB. It was at a resort hotel perched above a perfect Hill Country view. It began with a mimosa made with blueberries instead of oranges. That was followed by a bold bloody Mary made with a bacon- and brisket-infused vodka. First course was steak tartare, followed by braised short rib topped with foie gras. Dessert was a flambeed meringue over a citrus cake with sections of pink grapefruit and orange at the bottom. I enjoyed all but the dessert. A friend had fresh strawberry crepes that were much better. But her entrees were not as good as mine. Other highlights were a crab version of eggs Benedict, a Belgian waffle with raspberry ricotta, and the steak half of steak and eggs.

And now I'm ready for a nap.

Just as well.  Your menu doesn't sound too exciting to me.  Sorry!  Actually your dessert sounded the best.  I have always found that restaurants tend to undercook thier steak tartare.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #182 on: April 03, 2011, 05:26:45 PM »
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I am shocked! I am stunned! I am speechless!  I received notification that I have been selected for memebership in the National Association of Professional Woman!


Thank you to everyone responsible for this great honor!
Congrats. Have you selected your gown for the inauguration banquet?

Not yet!  I will ask Ginny and Cilla and Vixmom for help with my selection.

 i suppose this is too dressy for the occasion
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #183 on: April 03, 2011, 05:28:23 PM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on April 03, 2011, 03:17:39 PM
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I am shocked! I am stunned! I am speechless!  I received notification that I have been selected for memebership in the National Association of Professional Woman!


Thank you to everyone responsible for this great honor!
Congrats. Have you selected your gown for the inauguration banquet?

It's probably the same old frock he wore to the 1921 Actors Equity Ball, some Chanel or Erte ripoff.

Only if I can borrow your pearls, elmore!
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #184 on: April 03, 2011, 05:29:15 PM »
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Quote from: John G. on April 03, 2011, 02:40:47 PM
No leftovers from brunch sorry, TCB. It was at a resort hotel perched above a perfect Hill Country view. It began with a mimosa made with blueberries instead of oranges. That was followed by a bold bloody Mary made with a bacon- and brisket-infused vodka. First course was steak tartare, followed by braised short rib topped with foie gras. Dessert was a flambeed meringue over a citrus cake with sections of pink grapefruit and orange at the bottom. I enjoyed all but the dessert. A friend had fresh strawberry crepes that were much better. But her entrees were not as good as mine. Other highlights were a crab version of eggs Benedict, a Belgian waffle with raspberry ricotta, and the steak half of steak and eggs.

And now I'm ready for a nap.

Just as well.  Your menu doesn't sound too exciting to me.  Sorry!  Actually your dessert sounded the best.  I have always found that restaurants tend to undercook thier steak tartare.

I agree TCB - I like my steak tartare medium well
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #185 on: April 03, 2011, 05:31:05 PM »
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I am shocked! I am stunned! I am speechless!  I received notification that I have been selected for memebership in the National Association of Professional Woman!


Thank you to everyone responsible for this great honor!

Please accept my heartiest congratulations on this long overdue honor, Tomasina!!



Merci beaucoup
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #186 on: April 03, 2011, 05:33:36 PM »
This bit from SNL featuring Elton John in an Andrew Lloyd Webber spoof is pretty funny:

http://broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=223883
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« Reply #187 on: April 03, 2011, 05:35:34 PM »
Well, if you didn't want the steak tartare appetizer, there was a clear gazpacho served in a martini glass that had the full flavor of tomatoes, cucumber and more. Or there was a charcuterie plate with plenty of house-cured hams and salami. An a lobster salad in a fried potato nest.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #188 on: April 03, 2011, 05:38:36 PM »
Quote from: vixmom on April 03, 2011, 05:26:45 PM
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I am shocked! I am stunned! I am speechless!  I received notification that I have been selected for memebership in the National Association of Professional Woman!


Thank you to everyone responsible for this great honor!
Congrats. Have you selected your gown for the inauguration banquet?

Not yet!  I will ask Ginny and Cilla and Vixmom for help with my selection.

 i suppose this is too dressy for the occasion

I do not look good in red.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #189 on: April 03, 2011, 05:39:45 PM »
Quote from: vixmom on April 03, 2011, 05:29:15 PM

I agree TCB - I like my steak tartare medium well

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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #190 on: April 03, 2011, 05:41:08 PM »
Quote from: John G. on April 03, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
This bit from SNL featuring Elton John in an Andrew Lloyd Webber spoof is pretty funny:

http://broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=223883

I guess I have a short attention span. I turned it off.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #191 on: April 03, 2011, 05:41:16 PM »
Quote from: John G. on April 03, 2011, 05:35:34 PM
Well, if you didn't want the steak tartare appetizer, there was a clear gazpacho served in a martini glass that had the full flavor of tomatoes, cucumber and more. Or there was a charcuterie plate with plenty of house-cured hams and salami. An a lobster salad in a fried potato nest.


Oh lobster salad!  Yes yes yes!
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #192 on: April 03, 2011, 05:41:42 PM »
I'm afraid to say it, but I think we have an oatmeal crowd here.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #193 on: April 03, 2011, 05:43:03 PM »
Well, I think Mr. Jose, if he shows up from his home hunt, would have enjoyed the meal. And I like oatmeal, too. But not at brunch.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #194 on: April 03, 2011, 05:44:39 PM »
I would have loved to have tried your brunch, DR John G.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #195 on: April 03, 2011, 05:47:11 PM »
DR Laura, I think the eagles had been snacking on a bird and a rabbit.
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« Reply #196 on: April 03, 2011, 05:47:54 PM »
This was at a restaurant, by the way, not at my house. And I couldn't afford to pay for such a meal, either to prepare or to cook. It was just a nice treat.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #197 on: April 03, 2011, 05:48:02 PM »
Quote from: Laura on April 03, 2011, 05:41:42 PM
I'm afraid to say it, but I think we have an oatmeal crowd here.

Next weekend I'll be in Akron, OH, for a conference at the Quaker Square Hotel and I hear there's oatmeal on the breakfast buffet.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #198 on: April 03, 2011, 05:48:20 PM »
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DR Laura, I think the eagles had been snacking on a bird and a rabbit.
They were not on the brunch menu.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #199 on: April 03, 2011, 06:02:57 PM »
Act One is finished except for two horrid pages at the end of the First Finale that I will have to redo. It's time for MILDRED PIERCE Part 3.

DR TCB, you never returned the pearls from the last time you borrowed them. For Truman's inauguration.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #200 on: April 03, 2011, 06:13:15 PM »
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I am shocked! I am stunned! I am speechless!  I received notification that I have been selected for memebership in the National Association of Professional Woman!


Thank you to everyone responsible for this great honor!

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« Reply #201 on: April 03, 2011, 06:16:57 PM »
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How is Kirstie Alley doing on the show?

Amazingly well.  She's like everyone in the beginning..not 100%, but she can do the footwork and is really serious about doing it.  She's funny in a good way and Max is a good partner for her.   She classifys dances in how many pounds she can lose getting ready for it.   I was surprised how much I've enjoyed her, didnt' think I would

I think she's doing much better than expected. The first week she got 23/30 (8, 8, 7). And that was the second highest score. She is much more motivated than I thought she would be. ANd she really seems to grasp the footwork. The judges keep commenting on how good she is at the steps.

Good grief, I do know how to spell classifies
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #202 on: April 03, 2011, 06:25:04 PM »
I was watching this afternoon when the father accidentally tossed one of the eaglets to the side of the nest...still in the nest but uncovered...it took forever...mom came back and it seemed to still take forever..honestly I had to stop watching, but she finally got him back under her where he needed to be.  I thought I was going to have a heart attack
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« Reply #203 on: April 03, 2011, 06:26:13 PM »
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I was watching this afternoon when the father accidentally tossed one of the eaglets to the side of the nest...still in the nest but uncovered...it took forever...mom came back and it seemed to still take forever..honestly I had to stop watching, but she finally got him back under her where he needed to be.  I thought I was going to have a heart attach
That's why I can't watch those things. Sure, they're lifelike; they're too lifelike.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #204 on: April 03, 2011, 06:27:51 PM »
DR Cillaliz - I tuned in when the eaglet was exposed.  Didn't see how he got there, but I was afraid he'd fall off the edge!
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« Reply #205 on: April 03, 2011, 06:27:56 PM »
LOL John G,   they ARE life
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« Reply #206 on: April 03, 2011, 06:33:10 PM »
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LOL John G,   they ARE life
I feel like Homer Simpson after that one.
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Re: FULLY DESIGNED
« Reply #207 on: April 03, 2011, 06:34:16 PM »
Instead of taking a nap today, I took a walk.  That was probably better for me, but my restless night and 5:30am wake-up call have just caught up with me - 'night!
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« Reply #208 on: April 03, 2011, 06:37:05 PM »
They have the video on YouTube of what happened this afternoon.  It looks like the dad was tossing a shell out of the way or something and the little one grabbed on and went for a ride.  Then Dad squawked for Mom. She came and still didn't get the little one where he needed to be for quite a while.   I turned it off, but on the video, you can tell she got him under her.  whew! 
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« Reply #209 on: April 03, 2011, 06:39:03 PM »
I was worried because the winds here are 35-40mph right now and will be that strong in Decorah tonight.  I was worried the poor little thing would get too cold or be blown off the nest
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