10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat - Thread #1

[Karen Mouse]

An evening FO?

78 pages and I finally get my first FO? I'm pathetic. Not only that, I'm talking to myself too now.

My Mom & Dad (who, as most of you know is in a nursing home) have been hoarding baby dolls. The nursing home keeps them around because some of the residents treat them as if they are real. (rocking them, talking to them, etc.)

My Mom used to make clothes for baby dolls all the time. So when Mike and I went there Fri., I asked her how they have been and she said "We've been going to yard sales all day and I bought some baby dolls" I looked in her bed and sure enough, she was hiding 2 baby dolls under her blankets.

She went on to tell me, she wanted a big baby doll. So Mike & I went to wal-mart and I bought her one for x-mas. It's life size and life like.

As we were walking through the store, I was carrying it like you would your school books (at my side). This elderly lady came down the isle looking horrified, then said... "Oh my gosh, I thought that baby was real."

Ok Karen this one is for you,
I noticed that you were wearing the croc sandals that came out this year. Are they comfy, and how do they fit, do they stay on while walking or do they slip?

They were great - very comfortable - no blisters or sore spots and I wore them all day round the parks, very lightweight and the 2nd strap makes it easy to keep them on your feet - I cant wear regular crocs - they just fall off my feet when i try to walk

Buy 'em

Goodmorning to my UK KKer's

Good morning

 

[Karen Mouse]

Well, I'm pretty please with myself - not a drop of wine last night
Nor did I scoff any snacks either

I'm really trying hard this week. My clothes are to the point of extreme uncomfort and the seams are at bursting point, so its necessity rather than vanity at this point

I'm painting for 3 hours today then doing an exercise video

 

[medicalman]

Good morning chris lad,

how was your back to back? we didnt see much of eachother on the cruise which was a shame but we were down the bottom of the ship not up the top like you mate!! are you doing the 2009?

Here you go Paige...

CHRISTMAS CAKE:

INGREDIENTS:

6oz CURRENTS
8oz STONED RAISINS
8oz SULTANAS
4oz GLACE CHERRIES,HALVED
4oz MIXED PEEL
2oz ANGELICA
2oz FLAKED ALMONDS
8oz PLAIN FLOUR
8oz BUTTER,SOFTENED
8oz SOFT BROWN SUGER
4 X LARGE EGGS
1 X TEASPOON MIXED SPICE
3 X TABLESPOON BRANDY OR SHERRY...
1 X LEMON (FINELY GRATED RIND)


METHOD:

1)GREASE AND LINE AN 8in ROUND CAKE TIN.
2)TIE NEWSPAPER OR BROWN PAPER AROUND THE TIN.
3)PUT ALL DRIED FRUIT IN A BOWL AND STIR IN THE NUTS AND CHERRIES.
4)SIEVE FLOUR AND MIXED TOGETHER.
5)CREAM BUTTER,SUGER AND BLACK TREACLE UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY.
6)BEAT IN THE EGGS.
7)STIR IN THE FLOUR AND MIXED SPICE.
8)ADD THE MIXED FRUIT AND STIR THOROUGHLY.
9)PUT THE MIXTURE INTO THE CAKE TIN AND MAKE A SLIGHT HOLLOW IN THE CENTRE.
10)BAKE FOR THREE AND HALF/FOUR HOURS AT GAS MARK 2,150C OR 300f.
11)COOL IN THE TIN BEFORE TURNING OUT ONTO A WIRE COOLING RACK.
12)ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY.
13)PRICK THE SURFACE OF THE CAKE ALL OVER WITH A FINE SKEWER.
14)POUR THE BRANDY OR SHERRY OVER THE SURFACE.
15)WRAP THE CAKE IN GREASEPROOF PAPER AND TIN FOIL.
16)STORE IN A AIRTIGHT CONTAINER....

 

[A fat english gent]

Morning Sean,the B&B was ace,fantastic even with the iffe weather and YES we are booked for 2009,will burnley be in the PL by then ...

ps...Karen well done dear,now if only i had your willpower when it comes to sweeties...

 

[medicalman]

burnley are playing so much better with the new manager, none of this kick the ball up the pitch and hope for the best , they are playing the ball on the ground and getting results , ive got my fa cup tickets and i cant wait to beat the gunners !!!!

i think we will make the play offs this season so a trip to wembley would be nice.

your boys are playing well

Morning Sean,the B&B was ace,fantastic even with the iffe weather and YES we are booked for 2009,will burnley be in the PL by then ...

ps...Karen well done dear,now if only i had your willpower when it comes to sweeties...

 

[Verandah Man]

Andy- great christmas card thanks for sharing. My son's senior year was this past school year and I was the biggest emotional mess. Now he is college and guess what, still an emotional mess.

I know what you mean, and we still can't believe she is already three months into her senior year, the time seems to be flying by. Of course, we just finished up the 5th fundraiser for the band/choir trip, which is keeping us mighty busy. The band/choir trip this Spring is to Chicago, the kids will be going for five days. Hazel and I were thinking of going on the trip, but one look at their very busy schedule, we decided to stay home.................

 

[Verandah Man]

yeahh sure that would be fine

just let me know those were nice to have

when is pirate night on the eastern?

If no one has answered this yet, night will be Tuesday night, after we leave St. Maarten.

 

[.:)Tinker_Belle(:.]

If no one has answered this yet, night will be Tuesday night, after we leave St. Maarten.

ok thanks

im up checking closings

so far no luck

i think we might though because the school distric 15 min away is closed

 

[Verandah Man]

ok thanks

im up checking closings

so far no luck

i think we might though because the school distric 15 min away is closed

Good Luck on getting your ice day!!! My DD is going in a little late this morning, not because of weather, she fighting a head cold and didn't get home from work until 11pm last night, my poor baby is very tired this morning, so I told her to go back to bed for another hour.

 

[.:)Tinker_Belle(:.]

Good Luck on getting your ice day!!! My DD is going in a little late this morning, not because of weather, she fighting a head cold and didn't get home from work until 11pm last night, my poor baby is very tired this morning, so I told her to go back to bed for another hour.

yeah we had a ton of people sick yesterday!

everyones coughing and everything

id be kind surprised if they wouldnt call it i can hear ice hitting the window
most schools around us are closed

im just not sure the latest they can close at because the high school starts at 7 something

but i keep hitting that refresh button!

 

[.:)Tinker_Belle(:.]

yeah we had a ton of people sick yesterday!

everyones coughing and everything

id be kind surprised if they wouldnt call it i can hear ice hitting the window
most schools around us are closed

im just not sure the latest they can close at because the high school starts at 7 something

but i keep hitting that refresh button!

they just closed some more so theres still hope! and i have it!

along with pixie dust and faith!

 

[A fat english gent]

Here you go Rachel,but don't tell my kids i gave you "dust" to stay off school....

 

[.:)Tinker_Belle(:.]

Here you go Rachel,but don't tell my kids i gave you "dust" to stay off school....

thanks it must been your pixie dust that helped!



as of 5:46 I have an ICE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

they just closed some more so theres still hope! and i have it!

along with pixie dust and faith!

My DD starts school at 7:30am, I think we are usually notified between 5:30 and 6:00 if her school is closed because of bad weather. With all the schools closing around your area, I'd say there is a good chance your school will be closed as well. Here's a little extra for you this morning. Now I have to start getting ready for work.............

 

[Verandah Man]

thanks it must been your pixie dust that helped!



as of 5:46 I have an ICE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There you go...............CONGRATS!!!

 

[.:)Tinker_Belle(:.]

My DD starts school at 7:30am, I think we are usually notified between 5:30 and 6:00 if her school is closed because of bad weather. With all the schools closing around your area, I'd say there is a good chance your school will be closed as well. Here's a little extra for you this morning. Now I have to start getting ready for work.............

thanks have fun

 

[.:)Tinker_Belle(:.]

There you go...............CONGRATS!!!

thanks for your help guys!

and nancy ill update my trip report

could i get a fo???

 

[Verandah Man]

thanks have fun

I wish I could have fun at work.......................


Enjoy your day, but be very careful if you go outside later!!!

 

[A fat english gent]

An F.O for rachel.. ...Do you think Jeff would have "given" you that like me and Andy did?....Yer right cos he would....

 

[Verandah Man]

Well Rach, my DD will be staying home afterall as well, just took her temp and it is 103* looks like mom will be taking her to see the doc today.


OK, I'm off to work.............