DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info – DISapalooza (continued)

[AnneR]

Thanks Anne. The DIS has a way of making everything better. Doesn't it?

It sure does.

 

[aGoofyMom]

Can't I be both??



Hi stranger!! Do you know how much room I take?!?!? You'd have to leave sweet Siri behind and I couldn't stand for that!

I don't think she'd stand for it either. She was very upset the last time I went on a grown ups trip.

Perhaps they will post updates for us stay-at-homers.
Tell us how much fun that are having...

I believe these people might know how to taunt from a iPhone...

 

[katscradle]

Dodie,
I just wanted to let you know you are my hero. I loved your post about Pete leaving the Podcast.

I second that!
Dodie see me at France on DATW and I will buy you a slushie!

 

[3guysandagal]

I believe these people might know how to taunt from a iPhone...

Ya think?




Hi Donna!

 

[aGoofyMom]

Ya think?




Hi Donna!

Hi!

I expect there will be LOTS of taunting! All I will have to show for that weekend will be bellydance videos on FB again!

 

[mainegal]

I believe these people might know how to taunt from a iPhone...

We can try to convince them how much fun we are having a home.
Think it will work?

 

[firsttimemom]

Good afternoon all! I'm busy getting ready for shopping on Black Friday. Trying to find the best places to get everything. James decided to get Emilie the 32GB Touch. I'm HOPING he decides that that will be good for Madi, too. Then I'll take her hand-me-down

I need some things from Best Buy. Can I send you my list?

 

[firsttimemom]

Mine has been in the refridgerator since Saturday - still pretty frozen. Mine is a 20 pounder so if yours is smaller it might defrost by Friday. I think I am going to have to use the cool water technique on mine.

I bought a 'fresh' 20 lber a couple days ago and it was icy inside tonight when I got it out to brine it.

 

[AnneR]

I bought a 'fresh' 20 lber a couple days ago and it was icy inside tonight when I got it out to brine it.

I got mine "free" from the grocery store because I shopped enough to earn enough points. The "fresh" turkeys were not part of the promotion

I debated trying to brine the turkey.

 

[firsttimemom]

I got mine "free" from the grocery store because I shopped enough to earn enough points. The "fresh" turkeys were not part of the promotion

I debated trying to brine the turkey.

I bought a brine seasoning mix from Williams Sonoma last year and it was awesome so we're trying it again this year.

 

[disneydreamgirl]

Hi, just checking in and checking out tonight...fell asleep while watching NCIS-LA. Got the jist of it, but should always throw a tape in after 9 p.m.!

My two cents on turkey are I don't baste and I've never brined a turkey. I stuff the turkey then brush it with olive oil and butter then season it with fresh ground salt and pepper. I cover it well and tightly with foil and then let it bake at 325. I calculate how long it should cook for and allow for a half-hour without the foil for it to brown. No muss, no fuss!

 

[aGoofyMom]

We can try to convince them how much fun we are having a home.
Think it will work?

We will have a virtual party on this thread! Ya, that'll work!

They won't forget us though!!

 

[mainegal]

My two cents on turkey are I don't baste and I've never brined a turkey. I stuff the turkey then brush it with olive oil and butter then season it with fresh ground salt and pepper. I cover it well and tightly with foil and then let it bake at 325. I calculate how long it should cook for and allow for a half-hour without the foil for it to brown. No muss, no fuss!

This is pretty much what I do, except I do not stuff the turkey. Cooks faster that way. And I splurged and bought some Bell's poultry seasoning. I think I have all the individual herbs. I just really like the look of the box!

The real fun comes when I tear remaining meat off the bones and throw the carcass in the pot with vegetables and make a really fine stock. Good stock in the freezer is like gold!

 

[katscradle]

We will have a virtual party on this thread! Ya, that'll work!

They won't forget us though!!

We won't forget you Donna!

 

[aGoofyMom]

We won't forget you Donna!

Well, I am trying to sneak in more often so you won't!!!

 

[disneydreamgirl]

Morning all! Days are flying by...only 15 days to DAP!!!!!

Looking forward to Glee tonight...the preview looks hysterical as usual. It will be a nice treat after a busy day at work and home.

DS needs to perform the experiment portion of his science fair project tonight, so I'll need to be cheerleader/taskmaster so he stays focused. It's all ready to go - two Lego catapults with differing fulcrum lengths and he'll measure how far each launches different Lego pieces (ball, banana, chain, drumstick, minifigure, plant, tree). His teacher is so organized for the fair, with four checkpoints that the kids need to fulfill. This is checkpoint #2. Love, love, love this teacher - besides being so with it she just positively reinforces constantly.

 

[AnneR]

Good Morning all! I am just getting up - I actually slept past 5 am this morning.

Working at home for a brief time this morning but primarily working on getting the house ready for Thanksgiving, I am expecting up to 12 people tomorrow.

Unfortunately, I have to run into work this afternoon. I am in the middle of changing my bank for direct deposit and have this stange thing called a paycheck to pick up. I am very happy they still have those things.
I am not excited about driving today. The route from work to my house is THE major route that everyone from the DC Metro area has to take to go towards Western PA, Ohio, ... Always major traffic starting at noon. I plan to take the side road but it will still have heavy traffic.

I plan to bake today as well, but I may wait to do that with the girls as they do like to help especially when I break out the Kitchen Aid mixer.

Have a great day and for those who are not plugging in over the holiday weekend - Happy Thanksgiving, safe travels to all who are traveling.


Now the important part

15 days until DAP.

 

[mainegal]

Anne, Glad you had a better night. Hope your hectic day goes well.

Hope everyone has a great day and a Thanksgiving full of gratitude.

 

[AnneR]

You do realize that this means, I have access to the boards for the large part of the day.

 

[mainegal]

You do realize that this means, I have access to the boards for the large part of the day.

Not me. I am supposed to be working. So much to do, always...