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[mommytotwo]

What was your most and least favorite school lunch food?

[mickeyfan2]

What was your most and least favorite school lunch food?

Most - pizza
Least - the extruded (looked like playdoh) french fries

[ADisneygirl]

What was your most and least favorite school lunch food?

All through elementary school (until 8th grade) I went home for lunch. School was only a block away. In high school I brought my lunch mostly, but I remember hating any type of meat product they tried to make. Favorite would be their onion rings.

[JLitfin]

I packed my lunch most of the time but had to buy on pizza day, every Friday.

Most favorite school lunch - pizza
least favorite school lunch - I believe it was hamburgers

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'd want the 50% off coupon for Disney please.

Favorite was a tuna sub.
Least favorite was the horrible waxy french fries with rubbery hamburger.

[Kirby]

I wouldn't mind having a 50% off coupon for the type of jeans I like to wear.

I can't remember what kind of school cafeteria food that I didn't like. I just remember that it usually wasn't very good. In elementary school, the rolls were the most popular. They were huge and so delicious. Another thing that we liked was the ice cream. It was served in rectangle bars wrapped in paper. We would buy grahem crackers and make our own ice cream sandwiches. In middle school, it was the chicken fried steak and gravy that was good. In high school, I took my lunch. The lines were too long and it didn't give you much time to eat.

[mommytotwo]

What are you planning on eatting for Thanksgiving? Are you cooking?

[ADisneygirl]

What are you planning on eatting for Thanksgiving? Are you cooking?


This year I will not be cooking the traditional family affair. I will be driving to my sweet brother's house and enjoying a feast cooked by someone else! We'll be having turkey and the usual sides.

[Danauk]

I'm English so we don't have Thankgiving. For Christmas though we are cooking the traditional turkey meal with traditional starter (sorry appitizer!) and desert for the whole family, all 12 of us! Fitting 12 into my dining room should be fun!

[kimbac3]

Hi all!! Sorry I haven't been around for awhile. I've not been feeling well. I just found out a few days ago that I have endometriosis. At least now I have some answers as to why I've been feeling how I do. So anyway, hopefully now that I know what's going on and the doctor has started treating me, I'll feel better soon.

So..as to the QOTD: I'll be cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal here. My family, my parents, my sister, nephews and my niece and her husband are all coming. I don't mind though. I love cooking and...:ssst: I cook better than everyone else :rotfl2:

Kimba

[AlexWyattMommy]

We go to the ILs and she doesn't cook Thanksgiving anymore. Still goes all out for Christmas dinner and says once a year is enough. :rotfl:
We do get all the fixings from Cracker Barrel. Their turkey is okay, but the sweet potato casserole is amazing.

[Luv2Roam]

Since moving to FL we use to eat a T-Day meal at WDW. The last few years they blocked out the DDE discount for major holidays. :mad: :sad2: So we plan off property stuff now.

Last year we had quite an experience...
DH runs a Turkey Trot (road race) somewhere every year. I had him put the turkey in the oven before he left for the race.
Someone crashed their car into a main utility pole a few blocks from our house and we were without power almost all of T-Day last year. :rolleyes:
We dropped our half cooked turkey along a country road so some critters could at least have a nice feast.
Meanwhile we went to DTD and ate at RFC. I have their Safari Club card and was able to be seated in just a few minutes. Which is WONDERFUL for a busy holiday.
This year I hope for better luck than last year and to make a nice dinner at home.
:dance3:

[mommytotwo]

Since moving to FL we use to eat a T-Day meal at WDW. The last few years they blocked out the DDE discount for major holidays. :mad: :sad2: So we plan off property stuff now.

Last year we had quite an experience...
DH runs a Turkey Trot (road race) somewhere every year. I had him put the turkey in the oven before he left for the race.
Someone crashed their car into a main utility pole a few blocks from our house and we were without power almost all of T-Day last year. :rolleyes:
We dropped our half cooked turkey along a country road so some critters could at least have a nice feast.
Meanwhile we went to DTD and ate at RFC. I have their Safari Club card and was able to be seated in just a few minutes. Which is WONDERFUL for a busy holiday.
This year I hope for better luck than last year and to make a nice dinner at home.
:dance3:


:goodvibes :lmao: that is nice that you decided to share your turkey with some critters :thumbsup2 . Hope your Thanksgiving turns out better this year.

I cook Thanksgiving lunch, and everyone comes over to our house. This year, it seems like there will be more people attending, but not sure exactly how many. Last year, my ham was done, but while my turkey was in the oven, we had an earthquake-it was after our big one that we had a couple weeks back. So hopefully this year, nothing like that will happen, and we will have a nice day with everyone.

[mommytotwo]

What one food item did you try before, that you would never try again?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Brussel sprouts.

I really like cabbage, but brussel sprouts are NOT mini cabbage.

[mickeyfan2]

Brussel sprouts.

I really like cabbage, but brussel sprouts are NOT mini cabbage.

Same here!!!

[ADisneygirl]

What one food item did you try before, that you would never try again?


That would be radishes. They look so pretty carved like roses and put in a salad, but they taste nasty!

[mommytotwo]

If you were to visit a different state, which would you like to visit, and what would you like to do there?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hawaii,
to bring my boys to the Arizonia Memorial.

[bobbiwoz]

Wyoming, and go to Yellowstone. We've planned a trip for next summer. We've tried twice before, so we're hoping the third time is the charm!

Bobbi:goodvibes

[Luv2Roam]

I have a friend who lives in VA, not far from the DC area. I keep meaning to have us take a drive up there, visit, and go through the Smithsonian.
Maybe next year.

[mommytotwo]

We have been to Vegas many of times, but I want to go back. DH's relatives are up there, and more and more of them keep moving up.

[mommytotwo]

If you were able to order a special food items to be at your Thanksgiving meal, what would you choose?

[bobbiwoz]

If you were able to order a special food items to be at your Thanksgiving meal, what would you choose?

I've developed a fondness for stuffing...I would like to try one with oysters.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[mickeyfan2]

Certain not one of those turduckens!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Certain not one of those turduckens!!!

Eww, the sound so gross. :scared:

[mommytotwo]

I would want a Juniors cheesecake popcorn:: .

[Meriweather]

Just wanted to share the kids all decked out for Thanksgiving.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb222/meriweather123/IMG_0652.jpg

I actually won't mind trying a turducken. They look interesting. I have been tempted before. I don't want to eat the duck part though :rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

Just wanted to share the kids all decked out for Thanksgiving.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb222/meriweather123/IMG_0652.jpg

I actually won't mind trying a turducken. They look interesting. I have been tempted before. I don't want to eat the duck part though :rotfl:

They are cute :goodvibes .

[mommytotwo]

What are some of your favorite side dishes?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Broccoli cheese casserole, sweet potato casserole, corn souffle, & cheesey grits.

[bobbiwoz]

My DS chose to serve turducken for Thanksgiving with his inlaws. They still talk about it!:rotfl: It was not a hit!!!!

Bobbi

[pennst8r]

What are some of your favorite side dishes?

Really buttery mashed potatoes. I mix in sour cream, too. I had a sweet potato casserole this summer (we had a lot of families at a beach house and decided to make a thanksgiving dinner) and it was so good, so I'll make that this year. I usually make perogies, since my mom always did.

This is the first year my parents are coming for Thanksgiving, so I'm already looking through recipes, and ordered a fresh turkey.

[mommytotwo]

If you had a guest visit you who has never visited your state before, what three attractions or things would you take them to/do?

[Meriweather]

My choices would be Mt. St. Helen's area, Pike Place Market and whale watching.

Back at you question....for everyone. If you were to come to my state....Washington, what attractions would you want to see?

[mickeyfan2]

Visit an Amish Farm, Hershey Park and a farmer's market.

[mickeyfan2]

Back at you question....for everyone. If you were to come to my state....Washington, what attractions would you want to see?

Nancy, you of course.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ceasar's Creek Lake; Kings Island Themepark; Cincinnati Zoo


I'd want to see Washington state through your eyes. What makes it special to you.

[Meriweather]

Nancy, you of course.

Awww...that was nice :)
I am a good tour guide. We took one summer of vacation time and did things around the state we hadn't done before....or not in a long time.

[Danauk]

Only 3 things! This is hard!! OK, I guess I would go with :
1) A day trip to London (OK cheating I know as there is so much to do there, but I would do the tour of Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, then a trip on the London Eye - it is like a big wheel where you sit in a big capsule and you get to see all the sights of London, then take you for a traditional afternoon tea at Harrods.)

2) A trip to Rockingham Castle which is 2 minutes away from my house. Parts of the building are 1000 years old. Queen Elizabeth 1 stayed there many times, plus the family that owned it in the Victorian times were friends with Charles Dickens and he actually wrote some of his books whilst staying there. The village and house in his novel Bleake House are based on that house and the village I live in.

3) A day out in Oxford to see the collages and go punting on the river.

OK, I have a question. If you were visiting England where would you like to visit?

[bobbiwoz]

Ceasar's Creek Lake; Kings Island Themepark; Cincinnati Zoo
....

We must live pretty close to each other, these are all within an hour of my house...we go to Ceasar's Creek to walk our dogs and we're members of the Cincinnati Zoo. Do you go to the holiday lights?

Bobbi:goodvibes

PS. I would take people to the Air Force Museum, to Bob Evans farm...as a way to get there myself, and to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Not yet, but this year we plan on going to the Holiday Lights.

We've not been to the Air Force Museum yet, but we have seen the Wright Brothers' one.

I could almost throw a rock to the lake. :thumbsup2

[Luv2Roam]

I grew up around Amish farms.... Good eats! :cool1: (Love Das Essen Haus in Middlebury, IN. Always have to pay a visit there when I return to northern IN/southern MI. :love: )

Oh -- I think I am going to go visit danauk! :lmao:
I would love to see all the british places. Maybe even a Jack the Ripper tour. Although that does sound pretty grusome....
And I would need to to a train over to DLP. :woohoo:

Now when people visit here -- of course I would (and do) take them to WDW. :yay: That also may include a trip into Cast Connection, which can be an adventure all its own. :rotfl:
Then if they still need somewhere else, there are plenty of other places to choose -- from outlet malls to the ocean or gulf. :cheer2:

I still want to see Sea World and Busch Gardens Tampa. We have day tickets already to SW and I am waiting for when they have their holiday decor up. Which may be now, if they are like WDW. :rotfl2: Maybe over T-Day weekend. :rolleyes1

[mommytotwo]

If you were to pick a child from an angel tree, what age, and gender would you select? And, if there was no preference in gift, what gift would you choose for him or her, within a $25.00 price range.

[mickeyfan2]

DH looks for any boy that loves trains. I like the preshool age kids. There are so many fun toys to buy. Of course this year there may not be any safe toys to buy.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'd pick an older child, as most people find them hard to shop for. I'd go to Old Navy and pick out as many shirts as I could for the $$.

[pennst8r]

I like taking girls' names. It's so much fun for me to buy girly toys since I have 3 boys. So, I'd go for princess items.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to pick a child from an angel tree, what age, and gender would you select? And, if there was no preference in gift, what gift would you choose for him or her, within a $25.00 price range.

We did this every year while my kids were growing up. It made them see a different perspective and taught them something about giving and sharing that I could never have taught them by simply telling.

My son and daughter always chose someone near their own age. It was easy for them to select things for the child because it was stuff they would like to get. Usually the angel tree card didn't list precise things, only girl/boy, age, and sizes. We always picked a toy or two, a fancy outfit they might not otherwise spend money on, and some essentials.

If I were to pick I would probably choose a girl about age 5 or so. I love shopping for little girl things. With my own daughter now 22 years old, I miss it!

[mommytotwo]

So, my husband wants me to learn how to make Chinese pork hash. I would rather learn how to make mongolian beef. If you were to learn how to make a food item that you don't know how to make yet, what would it be?

[ADisneygirl]

So, my husband wants me to learn how to make Chinese pork hash. I would rather learn how to make mongolian beef. If you were to learn how to make a food item that you don't know how to make yet, what would it be?


Thinking of chinese food, I'd like to learn how to make chicken with broccoli that actually tastes like the one from the chinese restaurant. Sounds like a simple dish, but it isn't. I have no idea what they put in their sauce, but I can't duplicate it. Not even close!

I'd also like to know how to make a good pie crust.

[Luv2Roam]

I always thought I should make a yule log, or pumpkin or jelly roll. Never have yet...

[ADisneygirl]

If you had a guest visit you who has never visited your state before, what three attractions or things would you take them to/do?

I missed this question! Obviously, I'd take them to WDW! I'd also take them to both coasts to see the Atlantic beaches and the Gulf beaches, and to Kennedy Space Center.

[mommytotwo]

Thinking of chinese food, I'd like to learn how to make chicken with broccoli that actually tastes like the one from the chinese restaurant. Sounds like a simple dish, but it isn't. I have no idea what they put in their sauce, but I can't duplicate it. Not even close!

I'd also like to know how to make a good pie crust.



How does the chicken and brocolli dish taste like? Is it similar to the way that they make beef brocolli?

[mommytotwo]

Today we had gone to a parade, and there were people from Washington passing out apples since that is what their state is known for. What would you pass out to signify the state that you are from?

[Luv2Roam]

Citrus! :goodvibes

[Meriweather]

Today we had gone to a parade, and there were people from Washington passing out apples since that is what their state is known for. What would you pass out to signify the state that you are from?

:rotfl: I guess that has me covered.
Although apples are only in the eastern part of the state....and I really don't like WA apples (red delicious).
I would go for salmon.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I get to pass out buckeyes.

The Buckeye is the state tree, but the buckeyes I would pass out are not the nuts from the tree. These are peanut butter balls covered in chocolate with a little bit of pb still showing, like an eye.

[mommytotwo]

I would pass out either Kona Coffee, or roasted macadamia nuts.

Nancy, I would be laughing if I had seen someone passing out salmon, but I would gladly take one :).

[mickeyfan2]

Slices of shoefly pie.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Are you sending me the shoefly pie for Christmas? please:yay:

[Meriweather]

Nancy, I would be laughing if I had seen someone passing out salmon, but I would gladly take one :).

:rotfl: I wasn't thinking of whole salmons, although that would be a GOOD give-away.
More along the lines of samples of smoked salmon.....which they do around here all the time.

[Meriweather]

Here is a cute idea for Thanksgiving.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Cookie Turkeys

Recipe By :Quick Cooking
Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
40 fudge-striped shortbread cookie
1/4 cup chocolate frosting
10 ounces chocolate covered cherries
20 pieces candy corn

Place 20 cookies on a flat surface, solid chocolate side down.
With frosting, attach a chocolate covered cherry to the top of each base
cookie.
Position another cookie perpendicular to each base cookie. Attach with
frosting.
With a dab of frosting, attach one piece of candy corn to the front of each
cherry for the head.
Let stand until set.

[mommytotwo]

:rotfl: I wasn't thinking of whole salmons, although that would be a GOOD give-away.
More along the lines of samples of smoked salmon.....which they do around here all the time.

popcorn:: yum. Salmon is one of my favorites, and smoked salmon is even better :goodvibes .

[ADisneygirl]

How does the chicken and brocolli dish taste like? Is it similar to the way that they make beef brocolli?

Yes, it is sort of similar, but it is spicier. It is just white meat chicken, broccoli florets, slices of carrot, water chestnuts and some kind of light brown sauce. It is the sauce that makes the dish delicious and unique.

[ADisneygirl]

Today we had gone to a parade, and there were people from Washington passing out apples since that is what their state is known for. What would you pass out to signify the state that you are from?

Probably oranges. This is the sunshine state, and I remember years ago when my Aunts used to go to Florida on vacation they always sent my parents a box of oranges.

[mommytotwo]

Yes, it is sort of similar, but it is spicier. It is just white meat chicken, broccoli florets, slices of carrot, water chestnuts and some kind of light brown sauce. It is the sauce that makes the dish delicious and unique.

Sounds good. I know that the beef brocolli recipe that I have uses oyster sauce, so it sounds different then the recipe that you are looking for, sorry.

[mommytotwo]

What is your favorite reality t.v. show?

[mrsheppo]

Dancing with the Stars.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Surviorman.
My youngest got all dressed up in the snow gear last year to lay down in yard by the swing set. I yelled out, what are you doing? He says "Staying warm for seven days!"

[mickeyfan2]

South Park (This probably explains my "odd" posting style. ;) )

[Meriweather]

Big Brother

[Meriweather]

:woohoo: My power is back! Only 8 1/2 hours :rolleyes:
the big wind storm is due tonight :eek:

[Luv2Roam]

My favorite TV reality is Ghost Hunters! :banana:
I also like to watch any of the shows with chefs, like Gordon Ramsey's shows (UK and US), The Next Iron Chef, The Next Food NEtwork Star, Dinner Impossible, etc. :cloud9:
Another UK show I like to watch is How Clean Is Your House. And I like Clean House, etc. :yay:
Not that I chase ghosts, like to clean or cook! :lmao:

[Luv2Roam]

wow! I did not realize the NW was having weather issues! :scared1:

[Danauk]

My favourite reality TV shows are Big Brother and I'm a celebrity get me out of here (which started in the UK again tonight!)

[Meriweather]

wow! I did not realize the NW was having weather issues! :scared1:

Not really issues....yet ;) Just a little wind. That just happens sometimes when you live in the boonies :rotfl: Much better than last years 4 days with no heat and 32 degrees outside :eek:

[Kirby]

I like a lot of the reality shows. In fact, you could call me a reality show-a holic! :lmao: My favorite is probably Amazing Race. But Survivor and Dancing with the Stars run a close second. I also keep up with Big Brother, Beauty and the Geek, Next Top Model, American Idol and the Batchelor. But I don't have to watch them, I do when I can.

[mommytotwo]

Since football season is now here....if you were to host a football game party, what type of snacks would you have for your guests?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Not real big on football.
But if we were having a party in the wintertime, a big crock pot of chili is in order.
Everything else would be finger type food that doesn't require much thought on how to eat it as they wouldn't be paying attention to the food, but the game.

[mickeyfan2]

I love football!!! I would host a NY Giants' party with a football field cake.

[Luv2Roam]

We are not football fans either.
But if I had to host a party, I would just get some pizzas. :lmao:

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite pre-packaged snack?

Share a recipe of any type with us as well :).

[2princesscuties]

Let's see,for 11/13 QOTD if I had to host a football party I would probably make a crockpot of chili,get a few stromboli's,chips ,dips,and my favorite buffalo chicken dip,YUMMY.My favorite pre packaged snack foods are Strawberry Twizzlers,baked lays potato chips and M&M's.Here is a recipe I will share with everyone


Pizza Casserole
1-1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 onion chopped
12 oz pkg rigatoni pasta,prepared
28 oz can of pizza sauce 2lbs shredde mozz. cheese
20 slices pepperoni,quartered


Brown beef and onion in a skillet:drain.Layer ingredients in order given in a slow cooker.Cover and heat on low setting for 4-6 hours.Serves 4.This is really yummy,I also usually get a big loaf of crusty Italian bread to go with it!

[mommytotwo]

When do you start passing out and/or mailing out your Christmas gifts? :santa:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Well, I already ordered the one for my cousin's family in Florida. That'll get there after Thanksgiving.
We are just getting everyone gift cards this year. My family is all out East and it seems to cost more in shipping than in the presents. We decided that we don't want to give all our money to the Post Office, but we don't want to give up on the exchange totally, yet (that may change with the economy).
So after Thanksgiving, my gift cards will go out. My Sis will wrap those up pretty and I will wrap up the ones she sends.

[mickeyfan2]

I try to mail all gifts by the 15th of December. We pass out all our gifts starting on Christmas Eve.

[mickeyfan2]

Well, I already ordered the one for my cousin's family in Florida. That'll get there after Thanksgiving.
We are just getting everyone gift cards this year. My family is all out East and it seems to cost more in shipping than in the presents. We decided that we don't want to give all our money to the Post Office, but we don't want to give up on the exchange totally, yet (that may change with the economy).
So after Thanksgiving, my gift cards will go out. My Sis will wrap those up pretty and I will wrap up the ones she sends.

You could also buy a gift with the gift card, wrap it a your home and put your sister's name on it. So the kids still get a gift and you save on postage.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I could, but then that means I have to go out shopping with all the crazy people. :rotfl: I like waiting about two weeks AFTER Christmas to go use the gift cards.

[mickeyfan2]

BTW what is this DIS scrap meet in your ticker?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Here's the thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520766

There is a SDV event 8/21-8/24 2008.
A lot of the swappers have expressed an interest in going or being there.
We will already be there (hopefully the economy doesn't slide back) and so there are tentative plans to meet for meals.

[Meriweather]

When do you start passing out and/or mailing out your Christmas gifts? :santa:

This year I am hauling all DS and DIL presents down to AZ with us.
The rest to out of state relatives will be mailed the last week of Nov.
We pass out presents Christmas Day to those here......with one being opened on Christmas Eve.
I give my friends theirs when I see them. Sometimes early Dec., some times early Jan. ;)

[Kirby]

We don't do a lot of gift giving anymore. My husband's side of the family does a Chinese Christmas exchange. I give out special Hallmark ornaments commemorating New Home, 1st Christmas, etc. If any of these go out of town, I mail them the first week of December.

On my side of the family we buy gifts for needy children instead of each other. I do purchase gifts for my only niece and nephew on my side since there is only two. But since they are both in college, a gift card is the best thing for them and I give it to them when I see them, usually on Christmas Day.

[mommytotwo]

We don't do a lot of gift giving anymore. My husband's side of the family does a Chinese Christmas exchange. I give out special Hallmark ornaments commemorating New Home, 1st Christmas, etc. If any of these go out of town, I mail them the first week of December.

On my side of the family we buy gifts for needy children instead of each other. I do purchase gifts for my only niece and nephew on my side since there is only two. But since they are both in college, a gift card is the best thing for them and I give it to them when I see them, usually on Christmas Day.

What is a Chinese Christmas exchange?

I have been sending out my gifts since a couple of months ago :).

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go into an antique shop, what sort of items would you look for? And, if you were to purchase just one item, what would it be?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I used to love looking around antique stores. Unfortunately, older breakable things don't mesh with two active, running around the house boys.

The only safe thing would be a flat top trunk.

[Kirby]

What is a Chinese Christmas exchange?
It's where everyone brings a wrapped gift (ours must be brand new, never used, worth $20). We each draw numbers, the person with #1 picking one of the gifts first and opening it. Then the person with #2 can either steal #1's gift away from them or pick an unopened gift. If #2 chooses to steal #1's gift then #1 gets to pick another gift and open it for all to see. Then the person with #3 can either steal #1 or #2's gift or pick an unopened one. Should #3 steal a gift from #2, then #2 can choose another unopened gift or steal from #1. Gifts can be stolen up to three times and then it is locked in with the last person who steals it. This can cause quite a bit of strategy to come into play. This game can be wrapped up fairly quickly or go on for quite a long time depending on how many people are playing and the number of "wanted" gifts in the mix. We call it a Chinese Christmas but there may be other names for it.


If you were to go into an antique shop, what sort of items would you look for? And, if you were to purchase just one item, what would it be?
I like to look for things that I remember my grandmother having in her house. Not to buy but just to see what they are currently going for. One thing I do like to look for and have found two are fairy lights. They hold tea lights and look like little lamps. I usually find them in sets of two and since I only want one, I don't purchase them. I have a blue and a pink one. It's fun to look for and I'm not in any hurry to have a huge collection of them.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to go into an antique shop, what sort of items would you look for? And, if you were to purchase just one item, what would it be?

I like to look for old, ornate china tea cups and saucers, and sterling silver dining room items.

[mommytotwo]

If you were able to own one exotic animal, what would you choose?

[AlexWyattMommy]

A penguin.

[mickeyfan2]

Penguin, dolphin, killer whale, beluga whale or an elephant.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were able to own one exotic animal, what would you choose?

Maybe a dolphin, whale or manatee but I'd need a bigger yard, a huge tank, and a staff to care for it and teach it tricks!

[Danauk]

Definately a tiger, preferably a Siberian or white tiger. I'm a cat person, and you can't get a bigger cat than that!!

[mommytotwo]

We had gotten a new upright freezer today, and it has alot of space, so I am baking more banana bread to freeze. So, today's QOTD is-

If you owned an upright freezer that had alot of space to keep things in, what one grocery item would you stock up on, and what one main dish, side dish, or dessert would you make alot of to put into your freezer?

[Meriweather]

I wouldn't own an upright...love my chest freezer.
Stocked with meat, bread, veggies and desserts are ice cream, cookies

[Luv2Roam]

We do own a large upright freezer and have for years. :lmao: (Can't believe it is still going strong. It must be 20 years old and never been serviced.)
Not much of one to bake and store. But I do like to buy from Omaha Steaks when they have sales and store those. I don't stock up on anything as I have been burned enough times in the past with electric going out for too long due to storms or whatever. Up north, if in the winter, people have the option of sticking their items outside. Here in FL :rolleyes1 ...
I do fill it up with water during hurricane warnings.

[AlexWyattMommy]

We have an upright, but it is not a very good one. It is always defrosting itself. Have a huge pile of ice on the bottom that I need to go take care of soon. So I don't store stuff for the long haul. Just pizzas that don't fit in my side-by-side frig.

[Kirby]

We don't have an extra freezer but if we did we'd buy a side of beef to put in it.

[Pooh67_68]

Hello everyone. :wave2:

Here is what we are looking at right now. Only there is a lot more. :cold: Patsy, do you have room for 2 more. ;)

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[mommytotwo]

Hello everyone. :wave2:

Here is what we are looking at right now. Only there is a lot more. :cold: Patsy, do you have room for 2 more. ;)

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Wow, brrrrrr. Come on over. You can go to the beach in the morning to get a tan, and take a swim in the ocean, then join us for our Thanksgiving meal, on Thanksgiving day.
:cutie:

[ADisneygirl]

We had gotten a new upright freezer today, and it has alot of space, so I am baking more banana bread to freeze. So, today's QOTD is-

If you owned an upright freezer that had alot of space to keep things in, what one grocery item would you stock up on, and what one main dish, side dish, or dessert would you make alot of to put into your freezer?

I've never owned a stand alone freezer, so I wouldn't know what to store in all that space! I would stock up on Breyers ice cream when it goes on sale! And I would make big batches of italian wedding soup and freeze it in there too. Aside from that, :confused3

[ADisneygirl]

Hello everyone. :wave2:

Here is what we are looking at right now. Only there is a lot more. :cold: Patsy, do you have room for 2 more. ;)

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You're going to hate me, but I LOVE your snowy pictures! :love:

You are welcome to trade me a few days and you can soak up the 80+ degree temps here in late November. You can go to the beach (about a 2 minute ride away to get to a small beach or a 15 minute ride to the nicer one), walk around a touristy Greek town nearby or take a drive over to WDW.

[Luv2Roam]

:scratchin :cold: I lived (and drove) through too much of that stuff during my lifetime.
Snow is beautiful -- but only really when you are inside looking out and don't have to go out unless you want! :rotfl2:
I saw snow tonight too. During the Osborne Lights. That kind of snow I love. :lmao: :beach:

[Meriweather]

i like looking at the snow in pictures. Hate when we get it!!
I am a CA girl at heart still and hate when we get it.
It was 80 here in AZ today. Loving it.....not sure I like these summers here though. I guess sometime of year is always bad.....or maybe I am just hard to please ;)

[Pooh67_68]

Thanks Patsy. :) The beach sounds wonderful, but I don't swim in the ocean.

One year John and I need to visit Hawaii. Maybe Hawaii instead of England? :scratchin

[Pooh67_68]

ADisneygirl, a quick drive to WDW would be great. :yay:

[Pooh67_68]

:p I stick my tongue out at you. :snooty:


I saw snow tonight too. During the Osborne Lights. That kind of snow I love. :lmao: :beach:

[mommytotwo]

My daughter's school is having a Turkey Trot today. It is where the kids collect money as a fundraiser, and today they either walk or run around the field per grade. I am going to be volunteering there today.

So, today's QOTD is-

Do you or have you volunteered at your child's school. Or, if you don't have any kids, do you volunteer in your neighborhood or with different organizations?

[Meriweather]

I volunteered many years at both of my kids' schools.

[bobbiwoz]

I volunteered at our DS's schools, at the Nursery school for Sunday school and as a Cub Scout leader...Those days are behind me now, but they were fun!

Hope they raise lots of money doing the Turkey Trot!

Bobbi:cool1:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I spend Tuesday mornings in the Fourth Grade and Wednesday mornings before school in the school store and the Kindergarten during school hours. I also help out during the Scholastic book fairs, most parties and when ever the teacher request me. Which seems likes lots. Today we got to make pumpkin bread in the Fourth grade. Smelled real good, but I'm not sure how well it'll come out. Some may be as heavy as a brick. :rotfl:

[Kirby]

I currently volunteer as co-chairman on the band uniform committee. I'll be practically living up at school in a couple of weeks when the 190+ marching uniforms get turned in.:faint:

[Luv2Roam]

Oh -- have volunteered many a time. I have been a newsletter editor for at least three not for profit organizations through the years.
Currently I am one of those much griped about board members of our subdivisions homeowners association. (Everyone loves to complain, but don't want to volunteer or do anything to help. :laughing: )
I have been on that board three years of the four we have lived here. No one else wants the job, so there I am with the others who can't find replacements. :rolleyes1

[ADisneygirl]

My daughter's school is having a Turkey Trot today. It is where the kids collect money as a fundraiser, and today they either walk or run around the field per grade. I am going to be volunteering there today.

So, today's QOTD is-

Do you or have you volunteered at your child's school. Or, if you don't have any kids, do you volunteer in your neighborhood or with different organizations?


Yes, I volunteered at my children's elementary school for years while I was a SAHM -- being a class mom, helping out at book fairs, reading with kids in the library, helping run the holiday store, at picture day, field trips, etc........ Now I work there as a teacher!

[mickeyfan2]

I always wanted to be the person who drives the lawn tractor that brings out the band equipment.

[2princesscuties]

I have volunteered at DD's school for book fairs,holiday night,fun day,chaperone for field trips and parties.So much fun:goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away, so-

QOTD-
*What is your most favorite Thanksgiving-
-Main dish
-Side dish
-Dessert
-Beverage

[Luv2Roam]

Holiday Beverage: eggnog:woohoo:
Dessert: maybe a torte or pumpkin roll. Even just fresh strawberries and cream would make me happy. :goodvibes
I make a good scalloped corn side dish that I will make Thursday. Looking forward to that. :hippie: We both :love: mashed potatoes though, and will also have that. And Gravy for me! :cheer2:
Main dish: Looking forward to a nice turkey! I can't stand beer, but the way DH bakes turkey is by pouring beer over it and covering it. And it is very good. (I like beer in cooking. Just not drinking. I love Beer Cheese Soup too.) He just bought a few bottles of Samuel Adams Cherry Ale. (Or something like that.) Should be interesting. :santa:

I can't imagine we lose power on T-Day TWO years in a row! :scared1: :laughing:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I can't imagine we lose power on T-Day TWO years in a row! :scared1: :laughing:

Here's some :pixiedust: that you don't!


Turkey
praline sweet potato casserole
praline pumpkin pie
cranberry juice

[Meriweather]

Main dish...turkey...especially left over sandwiches
-Side dish...none have really, really turned me on
-Dessert...anything chocolate, this year cheesecake
-Beverage...same as everyday...diet coke

[2princesscuties]

MIne are:

Main Dish-Turkey
Side-MAshed Potaoes and gravy
Dessert-anything chocolate
Beverage-either Diet Coke or water

[Luv2Roam]

AlexWyattMommy:
praline sweet potato casserole
praline pumpkin pie

Do I see a theme here? :goodvibes :lmao: Don't blame ya. Can't go wrong with praline anything! :woohoo:
Praline Day! :cloud9: :rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

QOTD-
*What is your most favorite Thanksgiving-
-Main dish-Ham
-Side dish-Yams
-Dessert-Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
-Beverage-Sherbert Punch

[mommytotwo]

If you were to see any Broadway play, which would you choose?

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to see any Broadway play, which would you choose?

When I lived there we saw a lot of plays over the years. I wish I could have seen Beauty and the Beast on Broadway.

[Kirby]

Main dish - Turkey, of course!
Side dish - cornbread dressing w/cranberry sauce
Dessert - pumpkin pie with whipped cream
Beverage - don't have one

I think that I would like to see The Lion King.

[mkluvsmickey]

If you were to see any Broadway play, which would you choose?

I would love to see Grease!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yes, there is a special Praline Day here in the south, you guys go ahead and celebrate the turkey, I'll take the pecan. :lmao:


I don't even know what plays are current going on Broadway right now. So I'll be happy to go to WDW and see the Lion King & Beauty & the Beast, please.

[Meriweather]

I've seen a few......so, I guess Beauty and the Beast is one we missed that I would like to see.

[mickeyfan2]

We are home. DH's rotator cuff surgery went well. They gave him a nerve blocker that will last him until this evening. He is now taking oxy-contin (think Rush ;) ). His arm is in a pillow sling. We have to be at the surgery center at 6:05 am. It is 45 minutes away on a good day, but we had to leave early due to fog. We got up at 4 am (talk about early :faint: ). DH is now napping on the recliner. They recommend he sleep there the next few nights.

[AlexWyattMommy]

We are home. DH's rotator cuff surgery went well. They gave him a nerve blocker that will last him until this evening. He is now taking oxy-contin (think Rush ;) ). His arm is in a pillow sling. We have to be at the surgery center at 6:05 am. It is 45 minutes away on a good day, but we had to leave early due to fog. We got up at 4 am (talk about early :faint: ). DH is now napping on the recliner. They recommend he sleep there the next few nights.

Glad he is doing okay so far. Hope the discomfort is minimal.

[Luv2Roam]

oh -- I had rotary cuff surgery in 2001. (Had a tear.)
ALl better now! Took almost a year to get 100% back to normal. But after that, just as good as new! :thumbsup2
The real discomfort is when physical therapy begins! :lmao: You want me to do what!? :eek:

As a warning --- what really made me miserable was having severe sciatic (sp) nerve problems not long after. And I was told that is not usual. Have him check with his doctor to see how to avoid that.

The Broadway show I would want to see is Mary Poppins! :wizard:

[mickeyfan2]

Thanks.

I will ask about the severe sciatic (sp) nerve problems.

[mommytotwo]

Colleen, hope Walter has a fast recovery :wizard: .

[mickeyfan2]

Colleen, hope Walter has a fast recovery :wizard: .
Thank you.

The nerve blocker is still working, so far so good.

[mommytotwo]

http://bestsmileys.com/thanksgiving/1.gifHappy Thanksgiving everyone!!! http://bestsmileys.com/thanksgiving/2.gif

Today's QOTD is-
What are your plans for today?

[Luv2Roam]

Yeah, just in case your DH had back problems in the past, esp ask about Sciatica. (Found the spelling. :lmao: ) I was told it is not unusual because of course all I was doing was laying around after the surgery recouperating. (Then needed PT and chiropractor for that on top of PT for the rotary cuff surgery. :sad2: )
And I am remembering a little more. It was not during the rest after the surgery I had the issue. It was the weeks right after when I went back to the daily grind. I was off work for 5 weeks. THEN the Sciatica hit me soon after I went back to work and my usual routine. And it hit me hard. Good luck! Maybe he will not have that issue at all.

Today -- DH is out running a Turkey Trot race. I am relaxing. :surfweb:
He comes home and gets the turkey in the oven. I cook the remainder.

Relax some more. :woohoo:

And then probably go to the Osboorne Lights or maybe MK. :santa: :cheer2:

[Meriweather]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[Pooh67_68]

Happy Thanksgiving.

[Pooh67_68]

Ok, I got a 20% off entire purchase coupon for Gymboree.
It is good now to Dec. 24th.

If you would like it, let me know and I will mail it out. Otherwise it will just get thrown away.

[lewdyan1]

Just popping in to send holiday wishes!

Wishing everyone a Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving!
http://nyrampage.files.wordpress.com/2006/11/thanksgiving-rockwell.jpg

[Kirby]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[mickeyfan2]

DH has never had any back problems. He is doing really well. We were invited to my cousin's house for Thanksgiving before we knew about the surgery. They live 3 hours away. I left it up to him if he wanted to go. When we got up he still said yes, so I helped hime to get ready and we set out. We had a great time and just arrived home. He never complained about pain in the car ride. I hope he continues on this path.

[JLitfin]

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

[Kirby]

So, what all did you have to eat? We had:

turkey
ham
cornbread dressing
gravy
cranberry sauce
corn casserole
green bean casserole
mashed potatos
fruit salad
rolls
pumpkin pie
apple pie
banana pudding

I'm stuffed!!!!

[mommytotwo]

So, what all did you have to eat? We had:

turkey
ham
cornbread dressing
gravy
mashed potatoes
cranberry sauce
corn casserole
green bean casserole
mashed potatos
fruit salad
rolls
pumpkin pie
apple pie
banana pudding

I'm stuffed!!!!


We had-
3 types of gravy
2 types of turkey-regular, and deep fried
ham
regular rice
sticky rice
tofu/watercress salad
tossed salad
yams with marshmallow
cranberry
stuffing
kamaboko dip with crackers
lau lau
sushi
rolls
shrimp
roast pork with sauce
spinach rolls
mandoo
corn
pumpkin pie
pumpkin mousse pie
apple pie
sweet bread pudding
fruits
pumpkin cheesecake
rice krispy treats
pumpkin chocolate chip brownies
vanilla, and chocolate ice cream
frog eye salad
sherbert punch, and other drinks

[mommytotwo]

So, since Thanksgiving is now over, what are you now planning or thinking about? Ex. Going shopping for Christmas presents, an upcoming trip, New Years....?

[Meriweather]

We had spinach/artichoke dip with pita chips
veggie tray
pepper jack cheese ball/crackers
wings
jalapeno bites
mozzarella sticks
mushroom bites
tossed salad
sweet potatoes
mashed potates
gravy
corn
cornbread stuffing
turkey
pickles/olives/peppers/celery stuffed with pineapple cream cheese
cranberry sauce
pecan pie
4 kinds of cheesecake (chocolate, plain, white chocolate raspberry, dulce de leche)

[Meriweather]

So, since Thanksgiving is now over, what are you now planning or thinking about? Ex. Going shopping for Christmas presents, an upcoming trip, New Years....?

Believe it or not, I am sitting here at not quite 4 am :eek: waiting for the others (DD and DDIL) to get ready to head out for some black Friday shopping. I never do this!! But DDIL wanted to and we didn't want her to have to go alone.

We wrapped presents yesterday for those here.
All my shopping is done. Decorations will go up the 1st.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I NEVER do this either. But my local scrapbook store is having a great sale, so off I go in a few minutes to stand in line to get my Bazzill 4 for $1.

After I need to totally clean and re-arrange furniture to put up the Christmas tree. And then I'll start thinking about what I can bake this year and put in that stand up freezer I hate. :rotfl:

[Luv2Roam]

I have only done Black Friday once, and rather enjoyed it. But never had the courage or desire to do so again.

This morning I have lots of packages to get together for a mailing. (No exchanges though. :sad:

We went to MK last night. :santa: We had our photo taken several times by different photographers with the castle as the background. Some with wreathe swags. One should have been very cool as the Partners statue was on one side, with the castle in the background. But the photos did not turn out well.
We bought one shot of the 11 taken, and I will post it later.
The castle with the Dream lights is BEAUTIFUL. :love: That's why we had our photo snapped. The picture does not do it justice, but you will see.

Then while driving home the fireworks started when we were behind MK. So we pulled over to watch. I just opened the sunroof cover, laid back and watched the plumes directly overhead. :yay: Very cool, and relaxing.

On the way home -- hear a "poof", and had a flat tire. :sad2: I don't know what we hit in the road, but it sliced open the side of one our tires.

Great day up until that point. One of my errands will be to buy a new tire today. :sad1: It could have been much worse, and that I am thankful for. ;)

[mkluvsmickey]

So, since Thanksgiving is now over, what are you now planning or thinking about? Ex. Going shopping for Christmas presents, an upcoming trip, New Years....?

I need to finish my shopping and put up the decorations - hopefully this weekend! But, we are going to Disney next weekend so that is really what is on my mind!! :banana: :banana:

[pennst8r]

I've missed so many questions! I feel like I"ve been running a bed and breakfast here, with my parents being the 4th set of visitors we've had in the last 3 weeks!

I think about going shopping early today every year--but would rather sleep in. I'd love to know what great bargains you all found, tho!:woohoo:

We had the traditional dinner--

Turkey (a fresh turkey this time, brined)
Cranberry ??? --it was good, my stepmom made it
broccoli casserole
green beans
corn
sweet potato casserole
mashed potatoes
2 kinds of stuffing

pumpkin pie
apple pie


I try a new stuffing each year--still don't have a great favorite. We ended up with 3 extra people this year, which was fun. I liked having a big crowd at the table.

[Luv2Roam]

Castle photo from last night:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v672/barbara863/TDaycastle.jpg

[Meriweather]

Back from shopping ....for now ;) We are headed out later for some "normal" shopping.
We only hit one store...Circuit City.
Arrived 20 minutes before opening (opening was 5 :eek: ) and the line was around the corner, all down the side and around the next corner and half way down the mall back :eek: And it was cold.
600 limited in at a time. We made it. Got all we wanted. Video games and movies. DVD TV sets for $13. There were some things we were somewhat interested in but they were gone fast. Things for the Wii.
Took longer standing in line to check out then it did to do the shopping. I think we waited 45 minutes in line.
And there were still people at least around the first corner waiting to get it.
It was interesting, not sure I would do it again.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Got to mine about 20 minutes early, only a short line.
Got in, got my stuf, got out and came home.
Staying home.

Looked at the parking of lot of the mall, Circut City, and Target and thanked my lucky stars that we are doing giftcards & memberships and don't need any BF specials.

[mickeyfan2]

I got DH up early and we got our Mickey snow globe at Penney's. Then we got a few things at the Disney Store (one was a gift) and then back to Penney's to get two gifts.. I need to verify my list, but I think that completes my shopping. We are back home and DH is sleeping with his ice pack on.

[JLitfin]

I didn't go out shopping but I got up at 6:20 this morning and purchase the Tom Tom GPS at staples online. Got it for a great price and my DH also had a rewards coupon which we also applied to the final price. Was very pleased and didn't even have to leave the house to flight the crowds. :surfweb:

[Luv2Roam]

Saw the movie Enchanted tonight. :woohoo: Really enjoyed it! :thumbsup2 Seemed to get a good response at the end too. I think most everyone clapped.

[mommytotwo]

It is time for Christmas parties, and family get togethers.
How many parties or Christmas events do you now have planned on your calendar?

[mickeyfan2]

We have one on December 16 and the second one, which is annual, on Christmas Eve.

DH is off all pain killers and says his arm does not hurt. We are going to see Enchanted this afternoon. Has anybody seen it?

[Meriweather]

Only a girlfriend outing on the 11th.
DD comes home on the 17th.
Haven't heard anything about a company party yet, so who knows on that.

We went to see Beowolf on IMAX 3-D....fun!!

[Luv2Roam]

My company holiday party is mid month. :wizard:
That is all, and that is fine. :rotfl2:
I have friends throughout the month coming to WDW for visits. :woohoo:

Saw Enchanted last night. Well worth seeing! popcorn::

Tomorrow we are going to Sea World! First timers for there and looking forward to it. We have been meaning to go for a long time. :santa:

[JLitfin]

We always tried to get together with some of our favorite individuals over the holidays.

Right now we have a dinner planned with one of our couple friends than we plan on visiting one of the Christmas shops to see the trees decorated.

A family outting is planned on Dec 22nd which includes dinner and seeing the Christmas light display.

Christmas Eve is a evening with my Husband's family and Christmas Day we spend with my family.

New Year's Eve we always have our neighbors from our old neighborhood visit for the evening and night. (Won't let them drive on NYE).

So far that's what our calendar looks like.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Do the the two school parties count? :rotfl2:

[Kirby]

Everyone's menus look yummy! I'm ready for another go round already. I just love Thanksgiving!

I woke up at 3:35 am yesterday morning and gave getting up for Kohl's 4 am opening but then went back to sleep. I do want to do the early Black Friday shopping one day just to experience it. I did take Carol and her friend, Demi, shopping yesterday afternoon to a local outdoor mall. The weather was perfect, chilly with lots of sunshine, just right to stroll from store to store with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. The crowds were good too. I guess most everyone hit the stores early.

We do have a few things scheduled for the holidays. On Dec. 1st, Carol is marching in the nationally televised Adolphus Neiman Marcus Children's Christmas parade. Look for the Heath High School Band if it shows in your area. She'll be with the drill team directly behind them. I doubt they'll show the drill team but you never know.

On Dec. 8th, the drill team is having a Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction. On Dec. 15th, the drill team is having a Mother/Daughter tea and ornament exchange. On the 22nd is the Lambe family Christmas. That's all that is planned at the moment but it looks like each weekend has something going on.

[mommytotwo]

Everyone's menus look yummy! I'm ready for another go round already. I just love Thanksgiving!

I woke up at 3:35 am yesterday morning and gave getting up for Kohl's 4 am opening but then went back to sleep. I do want to do the early Black Friday shopping one day just to experience it. I did take Carol and her friend, Demi, shopping yesterday afternoon to a local outdoor mall. The weather was perfect, chilly with lots of sunshine, just right to stroll from store to store with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. The crowds were good too. I guess most everyone hit the stores early.

We do have a few things scheduled for the holidays. On Dec. 1st, Carol is marching in the nationally televised Adolphus Neiman Marcus Children's Christmas parade. Look for the Heath High School Band if it shows in your area. She'll be with the drill team directly behind them. I doubt they'll show the drill team but you never know.

On Dec. 8th, the drill team is having a Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction. On Dec. 15th, the drill team is having a Mother/Daughter tea and ornament exchange. On the 22nd is the Lambe family Christmas. That's all that is planned at the moment but it looks like each weekend has something going on.


The mother daughter tea and ornament exchange sounds like fun, although I don't drink tea, or coffee.
Maybe I can have my daughter go shopping with my husband for an ornament, and I can get her one, and we can exchange it as a annual tradition :) :santa:.

[mommytotwo]

Do you like spicy foods? How spicy are you able to eat?

[Danauk]

I like some spicy food, but not really hot spicy. DH likes the really spciy food at an Indian restaurant, but I prefer the milder stuff. I do use chillies when I'm cooking though which I eat.

[Meriweather]

I like medium spicy...but then everyone's idea of what is spicy is different ;)
I like a little heat, but to me too much and the flavor disappears.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I only like a little heat. If you eat and you are thinking, boy this is hot, it is too hot for me. I prefer pleasure rather than pain myself.

[mickeyfan2]

I love spicey food and can eat it spicier than everybody I know except my cousin.

[pennst8r]

I like just a little spicy. DH likes it hot enough to make him sweat. I'm a wimp.

[Kirby]

The mother daughter tea and ornament exchange sounds like fun, although I don't drink tea, or coffee.
Maybe I can have my daughter go shopping with my husband for an ornament, and I can get her one, and we can exchange it as a annual tradition
Yeah, I'm not real sure what to expect. I just know that we have to dress up. And I think that the ornament exchange is between the girls. I think that taking Shayla out to lunch for a girl's day out would be a good start for a tradition. Maybe to a local tea room or something.

Do you like spicy foods? How spicy are you able to eat?
I used to could eat real spicy foods, the spicier the better. Nowadays, I tend to stay away from them. I get heart burn real easy especially in the evenings. I'm hoping that losing weight will help.

[mommytotwo]

I love spicy foods. When my DH makes things at home, it is really spicy but good. If we go to Thai restaurants, I make my food spicy. If it is not spicy enough, then I use the dry chili, or pitnanba-the spicy Thai sauce.

[mommytotwo]

Do you have any winter or Christmas traditions?

[Kirby]

Do you have any winter or Christmas traditions?
Would putting up the tree the weekend after Thanksgiving and taking it down the day after Christmas be one?:rotfl:

We have a pair of sock Christmas mice that my MIL made us years ago that always go up inside our tree next to the trunk area. She died on October 14th, it was bittersweet putting them in this year.

That's all I can think of that we really do year after year after year. My trees have gotten smaller as time goes by. I purchased a four foot artificial pre-lit this year. It didn't take long to put up and it certainly won't take long to take down. :woohoo:

[AlexWyattMommy]

No really traditions here.

:sad:

[pennst8r]

Do you have any winter or Christmas traditions?

Is it easier with girls?? :goodvibes

I try getting DSs involved in Xmas preparations, but they're really not into it. They'd rather eat the cookies than bake them. Altho, they do like to put up the tree--probably because it's like a big puzzle with all the branches. (fake) I used to be really picky about my tree, but for the last 5 years or so I've let them do it. It ends up lopsided with all the ornaments toward the front middle, but they have a good time. :santa:

[kimbac3]

We actually have quite a few traditions, now that I think about it.

:santa: We visit relatives every Christmas Eve.
:santa: We all bake dozens and dozens of Christmas cookies the weekend before Christmas.
:santa: We go to the same Christmas tree farm every year and we all help decorate the tree
:santa: We make Gingerbread houses
:santa: We let the kids dress in their PJs and we pile them in the truck with hot chocolate and cookies and we go look at neighborhood Christmas lights.
:santa: I always read Twas the Night Before Christmas and the Christmas story from the Bible on Christmas Eve.
:santa: Also we have several "must watch" holiday movies

I love Christmas!:cloud9: :love:
Kimba

[Kirby]

Is it easier with girls??
Not really. I have one of each (boy and girl) and they both felt the same once they got older about decorating the tree. James got to where he only wanted to put up "his" ornaments and then once he started driving, he was out the door and down the street before I said "Let's decorate....". :laughing: Carol has resigned herself to helping and for the last couple of years has asked friends over to help decorate the tree. They have a good time at it. Of course, the deal is that I have to take it all down by myself. :eek: That's why I purchased a new, smaller artificial tree this year. It doesn't hold near the amount of ornaments that I have and it's pre-lit. Take down will be a snap! ;)

[MickeyMamma]

Hi guys! I know I haven't been around alot lately. It has been pretty hectic around here. My grandmother passed away a couple of weeks ago and it really threw me for a loop. Since then I have been trying to play catch up with the boards and with work. Luckily, there are lots of orders this time of year so that is keeping me nice and busy :thumbsup2 although it looks like I won't be making it to MouseFest afterall. :sad1: Other than that, I have fortunately finished my holiday shopping and am now trying to catch up with the Boards and play with my kids.


Okay, QOTDs

Sorry, I don't really like spicy HOT food. It's just not for me.

Traditions?
1st gift for each of us is new PJs on the eve.
DS and I bake TONS of cookies and make candy each year.
There is always a new ornament with a picture of the kids.
Hmmm, there are alot of other little things that we do that I am not sure would be considered traditions.

[pennst8r]

Hi guys! I know I haven't been around alot lately. It has been pretty hectic around here. My grandmother passed away a couple of weeks ago and it really threw me for a loop. Since then I have been trying to play catch up with the boards and with work. Luckily, there are lots of orders this time of year so that is keeping me nice and busy :thumbsup2 although it looks like I won't be making it to MouseFest afterall. :sad1: Other than that, I have fortunately finished my holiday shopping and am now trying to catch up with the Boards and play with my kids.


So sorry to hear about your grandmother. :hug:

[Meriweather]

Sorry to hear about your grandmother.

Here DD is definitely more into traditions than DS....she is the sentimental one.

We always bake and decorate cookies together.
Always have an advent calendar.
Must always have the same stockings and holders (she wants to inherit them all because they can't be split up ;) )
When she lived at home, she would unpack (and later pack up) all the ornaments and I hang them.
The Santa head MUST be hung up
Christmas Eve is music and new pajamas and an extra (that has changed over the years. It is something to keep a person busy that evening)
One gift is open on Christmas Eve
She plays "Santa" Christmas morning. We take turns opening, one at a time.
Must have cinnamon rolls Christmas morning.
A gingerbread house must be done also.

There may be more :rotfl:

[mommytotwo]

Hi guys! I know I haven't been around alot lately. It has been pretty hectic around here. My grandmother passed away a couple of weeks ago and it really threw me for a loop. Since then I have been trying to play catch up with the boards and with work. Luckily, there are lots of orders this time of year so that is keeping me nice and busy :thumbsup2 although it looks like I won't be making it to MouseFest afterall. :sad1: Other than that, I have fortunately finished my holiday shopping and am now trying to catch up with the Boards and play with my kids.


Okay, QOTDs

Sorry, I don't really like spicy HOT food. It's just not for me.

Traditions?
1st gift for each of us is new PJs on the eve.
DS and I bake TONS of cookies and make candy each year.
There is always a new ornament with a picture of the kids.
Hmmm, there are alot of other little things that we do that I am not sure would be considered traditions.



Sorry to hear about your grandma :grouphug: .

[mommytotwo]

Traditions-
*My daughter and I usually bake cookies, and other baked goodies for the holidays, but we don't have as much time, and with Brandon around, it is hard to make a variety, so we won't be making that many :(. Unless, I bake while the kids are sleeping.

*We usually get gingerbread house, but this year we are not. It goes to waste each year. I am going to see if Shayla is making one at school, and if not, then we will make a small one.

*Decorating the tree together.

[mommytotwo]

Top three-what three things would you not like to recieve for Christmas? And what three things would you like to recieve?

[mommytotwo]

Calling all bakers, don't forget to sign up for The Food Networks 12 Days of Cookies :goodvibes .

[AlexWyattMommy]

Please no more Kmart gift cards(I really dislike that store), no more Swiss Colony stuff(give me Hickory Farms any day), no more no name body lotion/smelly stuff(I :love: B&BW, so spoiled, I know).

Would be so happy to get a gift card from Target, or B&N, or anything from Disney (t-shirt, pins, coasters, ornaments, even knick-knacks from them are great). Oh, and scrapbook supplies are always needed. :rotfl:

[Meriweather]

Hmmm......no perfumes (i am picky), no clothes (again picky), no food (...except good chocolate)

would like. Gift cards (anywhere), kitchen stuff, DVDs

[mommytotwo]

No earrings since I don't have piereced ears, or wouldn'tt wear clip ons, no purfume, and no knick knacks.

Gift cards, bread maker-my other one broke, and Disney ornaments :santa:.

[Kirby]

Top three-what three things would you not like to recieve for Christmas? And what three things would you like to recieve?
Hmmm, lets see. No perfume or jewelry for sure. YC's McIntosh Apple candles are always welcome. I'd like something that I didn't have to tell the family to get me, something that they thought of themselves.

[JLitfin]

No perfume, no jewelry

I would love anything Disney (especially Mickey), gift cards(from my favorite restaurants, or from Kohls), or Bath items from Bath and Body Works.

[mommytotwo]

If you were sleeping, and were awaken by a loud noise, what would you consider to be the most annoying sound?

[AlexWyattMommy]

It used to be "Mom, I wet the bed". Which meant, taking off the sheets, putting them in wash, cleaning up which ever child it was, putting dry clothes on them and letting them sleep in our bed until theirs was dry.

Yup, nothing more annoying than having to do chores before morning.

[JLitfin]

My dog shaking her collar in order to wake us up, she does this so either my DH or myself will get up to put her outside. This happens several nights a week around 2am, most of the time I don't hear her and my DH gets up with her. Last night I got up with her and ended up being awake from 2:30 till 5:00 before being able to fall back to sleep. I'm really going to need that coffee this morning. :coffee:

[mickeyfan2]

DH's alarm going off and him still snoring.






Oh wait, that is an everyday occurrence!!!

[Meriweather]

I hate when the phone ringing wakes me. I always think it is bad news :(

[Kirby]

If you were sleeping, and were awaken by a loud noise, what would you consider to be the most annoying sound?
It used to be the kids when they were babies. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids but I also love my sleep and I definately didn't like getting up in the middle of the night.

Now it's my dog jumping on the back door and barking/howling to get in when there is a storm. And the storm doesn't have to be over head either. It can be 50 miles away and he lets us know about it.

[mommytotwo]

:sad2: :mad: :sad2: :mad: :sad2: We have these people up the road that are so incosiderate. They play their music loudly each night at around 9:30 or 10:30, sometimes later with a loud base :mad: :sad2: :mad: :sad2: :mad: .

[Luv2Roam]

I hate the sound of an alarm clock. I don't care WHAT kind of clock. I just hate that. :mad: (Not a morning person.)

[MickeyMamma]

Thank you for the kind wishes.


Top three-what three things would you not like to recieve for Christmas? And what three things would you like to recieve?

Not like to receive - No more jackets, no more cute socks, no more floral scented soaps
What I would like - Gift cards (take up no space :thumbsup2 ), a night out with a sitter for the kids, something my kids made themselves



If you were sleeping, and were awaken by a loud noise, what would you consider to be the most annoying sound?

CAR ALARMS!!! There is a family down the street whose car alarms keeps going off and it cycles about 4 or 5 times before they turn it off. Very annoying.

[pennst8r]

Altho he hasn't done this in awhile, Jake used to have frequent nightmares and wake up screaming. That used to scare the pants (jammies!) off me!:scared1:

[mommytotwo]

Hi everyone, I had just gotten back from a trip tonight, and we had a bad storm before we left, so we didn't have electricity :(.

But, here is todays QOTD-
Do you leave out any special treats for Santa? Or, did you as you were growing up?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Cookies and Milk as a child. And now that I think about it, they were always my Dad's favorite cookies. :rotfl2:


We have spent every Christmas eve since my eldest was born at my ILs and they don't leave anything out for Santa. Not sure why, it just never happened and boys don't believe anymore. :sad:

[JLitfin]

We leave cookies and milk out for Santa and a carrot for his reindeer. My boys are all older now 16, 17 and 19 and we still leave cookies out for Santa, it's one of our Christmas Eve traditions. Of course it has to be one of Santa's favorite cookes.

[kimbac3]

We leave cookies and milk out too. Also we write Santa a thank you note to put with it.

Kimba

[bobbiwoz]

We left cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. Our DS's did that too.
I don't know if the DGC carry on that tradition, I'll have to ask.

Bobbi:santa:

[mickeyfan2]

As a kid we left Santa cookies and milk. For Easter we left carrots.

[Meriweather]

We leave out cookies and milk and carrots.
Did as a child, we still do also....part of our Christmas tradition. My kids are 28 and 25 :rotfl: They will always do it.

[Kirby]

We left cookies and milk out when the kids were little. One year we left hay out on the front lawn for the reindeer. The kids brought it home in a sack from school.

[mkluvsmickey]

We leave cookies and milk for Santa and an apple for the reindeer. :santa:

[Meriweather]

We're getting pounded with rain here (at least it has warmed up) :rolleyes:
Lots of flooding. I will find out if our river flooded when I venture out tomorrow....here's hoping all is good there. Mostly it is south and west of here.
:umbrella:

So baking gingerbread cookies today and burning a ginger spice cookie Yankee candle.

[ADisneygirl]

When I was little we left cookies and milk for Santa, but as I got older I don't remember my parents doing it anymore.

I still leave cookies and milk for Santa even though my kids are older - one a teenager the other out on her own. When they were little we used to make a mix of oatmeal and a little glitter and sprinkle it on the lawn for the reindeer. (The glitter helped them find it)

[ADisneygirl]

We're getting pounded with rain here (at least it has warmed up) :rolleyes:
Lots of flooding. I will find out if our river flooded when I venture out tomorrow....here's hoping all is good there. Mostly it is south and west of here.
:umbrella:

So baking gingerbread cookies today and burning a ginger spice cookie Yankee candle.

How do your gingerbread men turn out? I love to eat them. I am going to attempt them this weekend. My last attempts in previous years were less than stellar! :rotfl:

[Meriweather]

How do your gingerbread men turn out? I love to eat them. I am going to attempt them this weekend. My last attempts in previous years were less than stellar! :rotfl:

Pretty good. I made the dough on Friday. Finally got a chance to make them.
I gave them chocolate chip decorations ;)

[pennst8r]

This is the first year where all three boys know about Santa. :sad2: They always left cookies and milk, and then something for the reindeer...usually carrots! One year I convinced them to leave a beer, too. (I'm usually up on Christmas eve wrapping everything!)

[Tink_Or_Belle]

If you were sleeping, and were awaken by a loud noise, what would you consider to be the most annoying sound?

not sure its ANNOYINg but I hate to wake up to the sound of a sick kid in the next room :sick:

[Tink_Or_Belle]

Top three-what three things would you not like to recieve for Christmas? And what three things would you like to recieve?

do not want/need: Icky smelling lotion , Garage sale items with the stickers still on them (my aunt does this every year), prank gifts (please dear MIL no more flusing toilet banks butthead hats for dh pretend animals stuck in bags etc

I would love Gift cards, Christmas Ornaments and jeans that fit good luck with that one friends and family I can try on for hours and not find any :banana:

[mommytotwo]

If you were able to get a deal on a single Christmas gift, what would it be?

[AlexWyattMommy]

DVC points?

Does that count as one gift?

[ADisneygirl]

If you were able to get a deal on a single Christmas gift, what would it be?

How about a half price AP? That will never happen!

I guess my one item I am looking for a great deal on is a laptop.

[mommytotwo]

There are many types of Hershey Kisses combinations these days. If you were to make your own new combination with chocolate, what would it be?

[mickeyfan2]

I like the originals only, so no new flavors from me.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I think they already have every combo now. :rotfl:

I can't think of one I would want that they don't have. They even have chocolate & cheesecake (although it is NOT as good as it sounds)

[Meriweather]

Can't think of any either. I like the originals best, but also like the mint, cherry and almond.

[bobbiwoz]

I do like Raisinettes, so maybe something like that.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[pennst8r]

I like the original kisses, but they have a new Reese's cup a la Elvis--Peanutbutter and Banana! :banana: They're not bad.

[Kirby]

I love Raisenettes! :cool1:

The almond kisses are good. How about kisses with toffee pieces in them?

[mommytotwo]

If you were to donate 3 toys into the Toys for Tots box, what would they be?

[mickeyfan2]

They would be Disney Princess and Cars toys.

[Kirby]

Whatever I found that looked like fun and didn't need batteries or anything extra to go with it.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Puzzles, Playdough, Crayons/coloring books

[pennst8r]

I usually let my kids pick. But I go more for the old standby board games, Barbies, Play-Doh sets.

[pennst8r]

It's that time again! :rotfl2:

www.elfyourself.com

[mommytotwo]

If you were to host a Christmas party, and could have one restaurant cater for you, which restaurant would you pick? And, what foods would you have them make for you?

[mickeyfan2]

Qdoba

[AlexWyattMommy]

Panera.

All of it!

[mommytotwo]

What was your most special event that happened this year?

[Meriweather]

we bought DVC :mickeyjum

[mrsheppo]

The adoption of Isabella.