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Kelly Alves
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Can you please not start the "You People
" stuff here, please? Please?
Christ, I thought at least we here were Your People.
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Firenze
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Scrabbling about for comfort, I came upon Shelley.
Rulers who neither see, nor feel, nor know,
But leech-like to their fainting country cling,
Till they drop, blind in blood, without a blow,—
A people starved and stabbed in the untilled field,—
An army, which liberticide and prey
Makes as a two-edged sword to all who wield
Golden and sanguine laws which tempt and slay;
Religion Christless, Godless—a book sealed;
A Senate,—Time’s worst statute unrepealed,—
Are graves, from which a glorious Phantom may
Burst, to illumine our tempestous day.
Or tl;dr - it's when things get really grim the new ideas spring up.
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Kelly Alves
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Let's hope.
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Holding you all in my prayers. ![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif)
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Kelly Alves
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Today I am really learning the inefficiency of telling people we don't have time to mourn*-- the more I mourn, the stronger I feel.
*a flood of these sorts of memes are going around FB.
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Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Wesley J
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I've rung a US Shipmate, whom I've known for years. We talk on phone or Skype. She cried.
We talked for a while, me mostly listening. This is a grown-up person, not a teenager who hadn't got her wish.
I'm beginning to understand how much and how deeply this affects youse. (And will the rest of the world.)
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Evangeline
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
Can you please not start the "You People
" stuff here, please? Please?
Christ, I thought at least we here were Your People.
If that was in response to me, the intention was not "you people", rather an expression of bewilderment and sorrow.
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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quote:
Originally posted by Wesley J:
I've rung a US Shipmate, whom I've known for years. We talk on phone or Skype. She cried.
We talked for a while, me mostly listening. This is a grown-up person, not a teenager who hadn't got her wish.
I'm beginning to understand how much and how deeply this affects youse. (And will the rest of the world.)
This post pretty much nails it. You're a good friend, Wes.
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Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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ArachnidinElmet
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
Today I am really learning the inefficiency of telling people we don't have time to mourn*-- the more I mourn, the stronger I feel.
*a flood of these sorts of memes are going around FB.
If it helps, the Merriam-Webster twitter feed is asking today for favourite poems, I suspect in response to the election results. A way of giving people a chance to mourn, without being overtly political. It's definitely worth a read.
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Welease Woderwick
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Getting away from the news of the week a question for you lot over there:
Is the brand American Garden actually a brand over there or is it just an Asian invention? The baked beans I buy are generally from this brand but they are basically English style baked beans which, I gather, bear not much relation to their American equivalent; similarly with their mayonnaise.
Enlightenment, please.
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Lyda*Rose
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I haven't heard of it on the West Coast.
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Kelly Alves
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English style baked beans are delicious. American style baked beans taste like bean flavored dessert topping. Blech.
Haven't heard of the brand, either. Maybe the actual beans used to make it are American imports.
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Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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jedijudy
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I had never heard of American Garden, but looking them up, I see the main office is in Dubai.
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Huia
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I like the idea of using poems to mourn and reflect on events. During the time of the big quakes here and in the aftermath a company called Phantom Bill Posters interspersed the "supportive" (I hated them) messages from the District Health Board, with posters of poems.
I particularly remember coming across one of my favourites, Rain by Hone Tuwhare and being catapaulted out of the fear of the moment. Words can be so powerful.
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Welease Woderwick
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Brilliant poem Huia, thanks.
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Wesley J
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Anything else happening in the Land of the Free? Anything good and helpful and beautiful to report? ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Don't give up.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Well, the late autumn weather in Arizona is simply delightful! I've been sleeping with the bedroom window closed for the first time in weeks, and I think I'll put the blanket on the bed when I change the sheets tomorrow. Time to get out my long-sleeved shirts too.
I'm sitting out on the porch now with my laptop PC on battery power, fighting the urge to let the gentle afternoon breeze lull me to sleep.
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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quote:
Originally posted by Wesley J:
Anything else happening in the Land of the Free? Anything good and helpful and beautiful to report?
Don't give up.
I played the Hula Hoop game with a bunch of kids. You put out four or five hula hoops(islands) on the floor, you play music and tell the kids to swim, and when you shut off the music you yell "SHARK!" and the kids have to find an island. Then you remove one hoop. Repeat until you are down to one hoop.
The catch is-- if one person is left off the island, everyone loses. The only way to win is if everyone wins.
It felt like a very important game.
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Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Brenda Clough
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There is going to be a Million Woman March on Jan. 21 in Washington DC. I live nearby, and all my friends are coming!
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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So I heard! Wish I could come.
Hey, you're on Facebook, right? Do a live status update to the Ship's FB page! I bet Simon would be over the moon!
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I cannot expect people to believe “
Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Brenda Clough
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OK can do. I'll haul along my Ipad and take pictures.
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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I cannot expect people to believe “
Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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I think I shall have to send a US shippie our new broom/mop thingy - in typical Indian spelling it is billed as:
Advanced Moping System
I figured you lot need it more than we do!
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Fancy a break in South India?
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Kelly Alves
Bunny with an axe
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... are you saying it's a broom mop combo?
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I cannot expect people to believe “
Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Lothlorien
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quote:
Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
I think I shall have to send a US shippie our new broom/mop thingy - in typical Indian spelling it is billed as:
Advanced Moping System
I figured you lot need it more than we do!
Perhaps they could use it at the printers downstairs here. Their sign currently says they are
Clossed
Not sure I would trust them with anything I wanted printed.
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
... are you saying it's a broom mop combo?
It's one of those weird universally jointed thingies that they use to sweep airports and it has a mopping head as well. It's very efficient, Herself is a great fan, so am I when I am allowed to do housework!
When it comes to politicians and election results I think Moping makes perfect sense. There's nothing like a good mope!
Speaking of politicans, our Prime Minister, having thrown the whole country into chaos over this demonetarisation thingy, has now buggered off to Japan and left his minions to pick up the pieces.
I was in the bank again this morning [yes, I know it is Sunday but the poor bank staff are still having to work] and the staff are frazzled yet still having to smile and be polite. Will they be paid overtime? Will they get time off in lieu? Will the PM pay out of his own pocket?
I'd like to think it could bring down the government but I don't think we're that lucky.
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Kelly Alves
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quote:
Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
... are you saying it's a broom mop combo?
It's one of those weird universally jointed thingies that they use to sweep airports and it has a mopping head as well. It's very efficient, Herself is a great fan, so am I when I am allowed to do housework!.
Well, now I wanna Mope. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
I just got done watching Joy, which is a nicely uplifting film based in the true story of the gal that invented the touch- free self- wringing mop. Hope I'm getting that right. Anyway, it's a handy little device, and I guess it made me excited about the idea of an innovative mop.
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Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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Piglet
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quote:
Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
... when I am allowed to do housework ...
Wodders dear, you can come and do my housework any time you like ... ![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif)
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jedijudy
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So, how many are getting ready for Thanksgiving today? Daughter-Unit is coming over to help me today! She has been in training to take over the festivities at some point in the future. (I've had the feast for almost every T-day since I moved into my home in 1989.)
Today is the day to make the stuffing (the best my son-in-law has ever had!) clean the bird which has been thawing in the fridge since Sunday, and make some side dishes to warm tomorrow. I've already done some cleaning and moving of knickknacks from flat serving surfaces.
I love this holiday!
[ETA that Wodders would be welcome to come and clean here! You would be paid in a great dinner tomorrow!!]
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Nicolemr
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We're going out to a restaurant for Thanksgiving so no preparing here. But the Powers That Be are letting us out of work at 3:00 today!
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Brenda Clough
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They're letting us out at three as well! An unexpected holiday, I love it.
I plan to spend tomorrow making sticky-rice stuffing, a Chinese tradition for Thanksgiving, and a pumpkin tart. We are dining at a relative's place.
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Driving to nephew's place near Dallas tomorrow morning (4-4.5 hour drive) and return on Friday. Have to board the dogs and the kennel closes at noon so must get a move on.
Have never had a holiday meal at this particular relative (husband's side of the family) so no idea what to expect. Have been told to bring bathing suit (particularly mild November in Texas).
I think it will be a unique Thanksgiving experience.
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Making banana bread and pies (I'm the current keeper of the family baking traditions). Son getting covered in flour at the mixer--mad scramble for enough glasses, plates, etc. as my folks are expecting 16. My goddaughter should be with us, as she's now going to school in California too.
Attempting to avoid political discussions, God help us.
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Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down!
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Pigwidgeon
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I'm just having two friends (a married couple)over -- I invited two other mutual friends who couldn't join us, and I'm keeping it simple. A Butterball turkey breast will go in the crockpot just before I leave for church, Trader Joe sweet potatoes since they're better (and easier!) than when I've made them from scratch, etc. My friends are bringing a couple of things. There will probably be political discussions, but that's fine since we're all on the same side.
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quote:
Originally posted by iGeek:
I think it will be a unique Thanksgiving experience.
We are having a Thanksgiving adventure as well. Short pants and trade winds instead of our usual cold rain. Staying with family in an already-crowded house with limited hot water and almost everyone else is coughing or otherwise ill.
But having an adventure means you don't know what is going to happen next, and if that is your expectation in the first place it makes everything go more smoothly!
Is this the only state of the U.S. with a Union Jack as part of the flag?
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Pigwidgeon
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quote:
Originally posted by Carex:
Is this the only state of the U.S. with a Union Jack as part of the flag?
Assuming you're in Hawaii, yes.
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I am going to some friends. My contribution as usual, is homemade cranberry sauce.
Moo
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Og, King of Bashan
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Choir rehearsal tonight. The Choirmaster always gets a little put off at this rehearsal, given that a lot of folks are out of town, and even fewer folks will commit to singing tomorrow. At least we have an extra Wednesday before Christmas, so we don't have to start that stuff until next week.
I'll be slicing sweet potatoes before leaving for rehearsal,and then putting them in the baking dish with cream and chipotle peppers and baking them after coming home. So no concerns about the potatoes turning colors in the two hour waiting period- the whole thing turns orange with the chipotles.
We usually watch Thanksgiving episodes on Netflix while cooking the night before. Friends had some classics, and the turkey giveaway episode of WKRP is undeniably a dark classic that you could never get away with today. But for my money, the That 70s Show season one Thanksgiving episode, while a bit more obscure, is the best of the lot.
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Piglet
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Wishing you all a jolly Thanksgiving, and safe travels to those of you who are going to somebody else's.
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Welease Woderwick
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Best wishes from somewhere else that freed itself from the British Yolk, too ![[Razz]](tongue.gif) ...
...until I arrived...
...but we celebrate with curry!
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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JB
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Motherboard just finished two pecan pies, some gluten-free pumpkin-walnut-chocolate muffins, and some baked cauliflower, before retreating to the bedroom.
I am up next to make the Brown Chile.
And who's coming? No one, actually - the grandchildren stayed in Colorado. In fact we are going somewhere ourselves. Because years ago few people had near relatives and travel wasn't common, the church family meets for a communal Thanksgiving. The church does the turkeys and everybody brings additional things. People eat until the Cowboys game starts.
And then Motherboard leaves. She's a Steelers fan.
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Mamacita
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I'm going to sister- and brother-in-laws' tomorrow for a large gathering. I'm in charge of appetizers, which is my favorite assignment. Although it does mean I have to arrive on time. I was devastated that Trader Joe's was out of Blue Cheese and Roasted Pecan spread, as that was one of my options. I'm going to fiddle around tomorrow morning and see if I can come up with a reasonable facsimile. My other offerings will take about 15 minutes to throw together: cream cheese and red pepper jelly spread; and cocktail weenies with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. God, but this all looks tacky.
I hosted the all-family Thanksgiving for several years, when I had a big house, and loved it thoroughly. Now I'm happy to let one of the younger sibs take over. And bring my tacky hors d'oeuvres.
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Kelly Alves
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I staggered out of bed earlier tonight to scrub my hands free of flu germs and prepare sweet potatoes. Back in bed. I can't even begin to express how fed up I am with my useless, pathetic, bacteriological catch- all lungs right now. Freaking peak bad timing.
Oh, and tomorrow I turn 48. PAR-TAY!!! (hack cough choke)
The rest of the meal is coming in via Boston Market. Their stuffing is to die for.
Mama, have you ever tried Trader Joe's chevre/ dried cranberry log? Absolutely to die for.
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Jesus loves me, this I know” of they don’t believe “Kelly loves me, this I know.”
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Lothlorien
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Mamacita, a favourite here is halves of cherry tomatoes skewered on a toothpick with basil leaves either end. Perhaps a bit different.
I had a lovely dip the other day. Blue cheese and pistachio. Very good.
This is also good with baby bocconcini along with tomatoes..
Sorry, not sure if we use same names as you. Tiny balls of mozzarella
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Pigwidgeon
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Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
Mama, have you ever tried Trader Joe's chevre/ dried cranberry log? Absolutely to die for.
I love that -- I’ve served it at home and taken it to parties.
Feel better soon, Kelly!
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Pigwidgeon
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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
Mamacita, a favourite here is halves of cherry tomatoes skewered on a toothpick with basil leaves either end. Perhaps a bit different.
This is also good with baby bocconcini along with tomatoes..
Sorry, not sure if we use same names as you. Tiny balls of mozzarella
Another one of my favorites to serve or bring! Around here they're usually called Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Skewers. (I've never heard mozzarella called bocconcini.)
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Kelly Alves
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Again, to die for. That was my favorite bag lunch, for a while.
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Mamacita:
... cream cheese and red pepper jelly spread ...
I only discovered this after we moved over the Pond - we had it at some friends' and they were kind enough to give me their recipe, which I now make regularly, and give as Christmas pressies. One of the best and easiest starters I know.
Hope you have a great time - your offerings sound absolutely delicious.
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jedijudy
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We had a most marvelous dinner! There were only seven of us, but that made a more intimate group. My parents came, as well as my sous chef, D-U, her hubby and his step-dad, and my BFF. Much fun and laughter had by all!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
The carcass and leftover potato water and various veggies are ready to transform into my famous turkey soup. If I'm lucky, there will be a bowl left for me, too!
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