Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.6

[orlandothebeagle]

I googled and got this:

Haggis is a dish containing sheep's 'pluck' (heart, liver and lungs), minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and traditionally simmered in the animal's stomach for approximately three hours. Most modern commercial haggis is prepared in a casing rather than an actual stomach. There are also meat-free recipes for vegetarians.

The haggis is a traditional Scottish dish memorialised as the national dish of Scotland by Robert Burns' poem Address to a Haggis in 1787. Haggis is traditionally served with "neeps and tatties" (Scots: swede, yellow turnip or rutabaga and potatoes, boiled and mashed separately) and a "dram" (i.e. a glass of Scotch whisky), especially as the main course of a Burns supper. However it is also often eaten with other accompaniments, or served with a whisky-based sauce.

I was going to get back to you and tell you but thats a fine description, neeps n tatties, turnip and potato

 

[birkner]

Just saw this on the wire:

Earthquake in Canada rattles upstate NY, Vt

ALBANY, N.Y.—An earthquake centered in Canada was strong enough to rattle furniture across the state and was felt as far south as New York City.

There were no initial reports of any serious damage or injuries Wednesday from the 5.0 magnitude quake, which was centered about 40 miles north of Ottawa near the Ontario-Quebec border.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake happened at a depth of about 12 miles at 1:41 p.m. It lasted about 30 seconds.

"My dog picked his head up just before it happened and kind of looked at me," said Kellie Tassone, who was at her at home on Oneida Lake in the Syracuse area. Then the sliding door started to rattle "and the house was shaking."

David French said he was at his computer inside his Cicero home when he felt his chair shake.

"I thought the chair was breaking or something," he said. "I looked over and my filing cabinet was moving."

The quake was felt as far away as Michigan and Vermont. In New York, it prompted several calls to state police in Ray Brook in the Adirondacks.

"A little shake, nothing too big," said Trooper Mark Revette. "It happens. We get a couple of these a year."

The Office of General Services, which manages state buildings across New York, said that an initial survey after the quake found no damage to their structures.

The quake rattled downtown buildings and homes in Ottawa and Toronto, as well as government offices across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec.

Several buildings in Toronto and the Ottawa region were evacuated.

© Copyright 2010 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

FYI for ladies in the uk, re spank, simplybe has a brilliant range of spanx and the like.

http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/nav/show.action?LpgUid=11148647

Its a great site, I hate trying on stuff in the shops, but last cruise I ordes lots and lots of stuff and it was great.
I bought spanx tights from this site.

 

[Sparky47]

Just saw this on the wire:

Earthquake in Canada rattles upstate NY, Vt

ALBANY, N.Y.—An earthquake centered in Canada was strong enough to rattle furniture across the state and was felt as far south as New York City.

There were no initial reports of any serious damage or injuries Wednesday from the 5.0 magnitude quake, which was centered about 40 miles north of Ottawa near the Ontario-Quebec border.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake happened at a depth of about 12 miles at 1:41 p.m. It lasted about 30 seconds.

it was very strange....I'm at work in downtown Cleveland (Ohio) and I felt it. For me, it was like swaying at my desk after a cruise--lasted just a couple of seconds...but some of the attorneys actually felt the shaking in their offices. Three of them ran out into the hallway with panic on their faces.

 

[got2travel]

Broke sweat today myself. We had an employee appreciation lunch at work today. They had it catered with ymmuy barbecue, then had a basketball free throw contest (didn't participate), water balloon toss (made it to the last round and lost) and country line dancing (this is where the sweat came in, had a blast).

Now back to work. But how do they expect us to settle down after that??

 

[granmaz]

FYI for ladies in the uk, re spank, simplybe has a brilliant range of spanx and the like.

http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/nav/show.action?LpgUid=11148647

Its a great site, I hate trying on stuff in the shops, but last cruise I ordes lots and lots of stuff and it was great.
I bought spanx tights from this site.

There are just loads on there, though I didn't see Spanx themselves. I never knew they still made Playtex girdles etc!!!!!! I really wouldn't know which to buy, apart from Gok wotsits designs are a bit raunchy for an old lady like me!!! I could do it by a process of elimination!!!

 

[birkner]

it was very strange....I'm at work in downtown Cleveland (Ohio) and I felt it. For me, it was like swaying at my desk after a cruise--lasted just a couple of seconds...but some of the attorneys actually felt the shaking in their offices. Three of them ran out into the hallway with panic on their faces.

I have been through many quakes. 5.0 you will feel but should not cause panic!!

 

[birkner]

Broke sweat today myself. We had an employee appreciation lunch at work today. They had it catered with ymmuy barbecue, then had a basketball free throw contest (didn't participate), water balloon toss (made it to the last round and lost) and country line dancing (this is where the sweat came in, had a blast).

Now back to work. But how do they expect us to settle down after that??

I think they should have given you the rest of the day off. How can anyone really settle down after such fun???

 

[birkner]

There are just loads on there, though I didn't see Spanx themselves. I never knew they still made Playtex girdles etc!!!!!! I really wouldn't know which to buy, apart from Gok wotsits designs are a bit raunchy for an old lady like me!!! I could do it by a process of elimination!!!

That reminds me to ask you if you saw what Ian posted on FB about girdles?

 

[orlandothebeagle]

it was very strange....I'm at work in downtown Cleveland (Ohio) and I felt it. For me, it was like swaying at my desk after a cruise--lasted just a couple of seconds...but some of the attorneys actually felt the shaking in their offices. Three of them ran out into the hallway with panic on their faces.

Who can blame them??

Broke sweat today myself. We had an employee appreciation lunch at work today. They had it catered with ymmuy barbecue, then had a basketball free throw contest (didn't participate), water balloon toss (made it to the last round and lost) and country line dancing (this is where the sweat came in, had a blast).

Now back to work. But how do they expect us to settle down after that??

That sounds like a great company to work for!

There are just loads on there, though I didn't see Spanx themselves. I never knew they still made Playtex girdles etc!!!!!! I really wouldn't know which to buy, apart from Gok wotsits designs are a bit raunchy for an old lady like me!!! I could do it by a process of elimination!!!

Old lady like me

I like the swim wear cause its designed for.. what shall we say.."larger ladies"

Not a lot of spanx on there actually.

LAdies for them who have them, dont the spanx roll up at your thighs?
Thats why I got the tights, but they are blooming expensive if you put your finger through them after one wear

 

[Hoagie Pie]

I googled and got this:

Haggis is a dish containing sheep's 'pluck' (heart, liver and lungs), minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and traditionally simmered in the animal's stomach for approximately three hours. Most modern commercial haggis is prepared in a casing rather than an actual stomach. There are also meat-free recipes for vegetarians.

The haggis is a traditional Scottish dish memorialised as the national dish of Scotland by Robert Burns' poem Address to a Haggis in 1787. Haggis is traditionally served with "neeps and tatties" (Scots: swede, yellow turnip or rutabaga and potatoes, boiled and mashed separately) and a "dram" (i.e. a glass of Scotch whisky), especially as the main course of a Burns supper. However it is also often eaten with other accompaniments, or served with a whisky-based sauce.

I hope I don't insult anyone, but after reading that - I can easily diet!!! Ugh! Back to cruise food - who likes the lunch buffets???

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I hope I don't insult anyone, but after reading that - I can easily diet!!! Ugh! Back to cruise food - who likes the lunch buffets???

I agree, please note I had the vegi alternative, which is scrummy.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

RIGHT< I am away to do some work !!!!! my little treasures are needing cuddles and injections then cuddles... in that order!

 

[birkner]

I agree, please note I had the vegi alternative, which is scrummy.

I assume scummy is short or slang for scrumptious? I thin by the cruise I will speak some Scottish English!!

 

[granmaz]

That reminds me to ask you if you saw what Ian posted on FB about girdles?

I did, but I couldn't think of a witty reply, so forgot about the post!!!

Old lady like me
You're a young'un!!!


I like the swim wear cause its designed for.. what shall we say.."larger ladies"
I have to try on so many swimming costumes to get one that fits right, so would be forever returning and ordering etc!!! I usually go to BHS for the morning!!!

Not a lot of spanx on there actually.
But other good alternatives I guess.


LAdies for them who have them, dont the spanx roll up at your thighs?
Thats why I got the tights, but they are blooming expensive if you put your finger through them after one wear

OOPS!!!

RIGHT< I am away to do some work !!!!! my little treasures are needing cuddles and injections then cuddles... in that order!

Have a good night and I hope none of your little furry charges are too ill.

 

[Hoagie Pie]

I found the great website about Spanx:

http://www.spanx.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=4053793

and they also have spanx bathing suits!

They have spanx for men!!!! If they want to try it after the oil changes, beer and soccer!! hee hee!!!

 

[Tru]

Just saw this on the wire:

Earthquake in Canada rattles upstate NY, Vt

ALBANY, N.Y.—An earthquake centered in Canada was strong enough to rattle furniture across the state and was felt as far south as New York City.

There were no initial reports of any serious damage or injuries Wednesday from the 5.0 magnitude quake, which was centered about 40 miles north of Ottawa near the Ontario-Quebec border.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake happened at a depth of about 12 miles at 1:41 p.m. It lasted about 30 seconds.

"My dog picked his head up just before it happened and kind of looked at me," said Kellie Tassone, who was at her at home on Oneida Lake in the Syracuse area. Then the sliding door started to rattle "and the house was shaking."

David French said he was at his computer inside his Cicero home when he felt his chair shake.

"I thought the chair was breaking or something," he said. "I looked over and my filing cabinet was moving."

The quake was felt as far away as Michigan and Vermont. In New York, it prompted several calls to state police in Ray Brook in the Adirondacks.

"A little shake, nothing too big," said Trooper Mark Revette. "It happens. We get a couple of these a year."

The Office of General Services, which manages state buildings across New York, said that an initial survey after the quake found no damage to their structures.

The quake rattled downtown buildings and homes in Ottawa and Toronto, as well as government offices across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec.

Several buildings in Toronto and the Ottawa region were evacuated.

© Copyright 2010 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

I felt the quake in Brighton Ontario. I thought my washing machine was rocking and rolling due to an uneven load as I felt vibrations through the floor. Then I realized the cycle was over. My DD later called to tell me about the quake and then I realized what I had felt. My niece in Ottawa confirmed she felt the whole house shake.

 

[tinker1bell]

Check this out!!!!

I want one of each

http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.com/?int_cmp=SOC-intDPFY10Q2Oak23-06-10@0001

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I assume scummy is short or slang for scrumptious? I thin by the cruise I will speak some Scottish English!!

Sorry, yes truly scrumptious.

Check this out!!!!

I want one of each

http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.com/?int_cmp=SOC-intDPFY10Q2Oak23-06-10@0001

I dont know what to say ! I mean who can afford that?
How ??? cool would that be?
Bill Gates?
Richard Branson?

Not me anyway

 

[tinker1bell]

I hope I don't insult anyone, but after reading that - I can easily diet!!! Ugh! Back to cruise food - who likes the lunch buffets???

My DH grew up on a lot of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking and he loves what I call the strange stuff. He had a chance to visit Scotland and just loved Haggis!!!


So about the buffets.....gotta love all of the choices!!!!