Punxsutawney Phil Thursday #353

[RICHARD]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35101939/ns/us_news-weird_news/?GT1=43001

Here in the States we have a few crazy traditions and 'holiday'.

We pull a poor groundhog out of his house and make him a weather man, If he sees his shadow, there will be a short winter. If not, we are in trouble.

Of course, the Ground Hog is treated way better than most of the people in the town, so no worries there.

But, those crazy PETA want to replace him....I fail to see why!:eek::mad:

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I think a wildlife drink is needed?

Grizzy Adams Recipe

Recipe
3 oz McCormick peach vodka
5 oz 7-Up Plus soda

Preparation Instructions:
Stir the vodka and the 7-Up Plus in a highball glass 3/4 filled with ice cubes, and serve.

Serve In:
highball glass

DONE!

[Catherinedana]

So where was the stinking groundhog when we had FROST in my neck of the woods!! Sleepin' away, not worried about anything!!!

I totally want a steaming hot cup of coffee with a BIIIG shot of Bailey's in it, please and thank you!

[KYS]

Kula and cream for me if you don't mind. Grizzy Adams Recipe sounds a little
to stong for me. You wouldn't want me to toss my cookies on Peta would you. hehehe

"PETA" lets not ruin my night. :rolleyes:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35101939/ns/us_news-weird_news/?GT1=43001

Here in the States we have a few crazy traditions and 'holiday'
But, those crazy PETA want to replace him....I fail to see why!:eek::mad:

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And just who or WHAT do they want to replace him with? :(

We are in for another winter storm. from 3 to 6 inches or snow but maybe as much as 12. They aren't real sure yet what track the storm will take just that it's on it's way, bringing sub-zero temps with it. :(:(

Hope there is plenty of hot cocoa and mallows on tap. :D

[Karen]

With all the lights from all the cameras, of COURSE he sees his shadow. And I doubt he even really wakes up for long.

Aunt Zsa was a Groundhog Day baby, she passed away last year. So in memory of Aunt Zsa, I propose we have a lovely tea at one end of the bar, with frilly napkins, and delicate cookies, scones and tea from a steaming china pot. Don't worry, I'll bring my prettiest teapot, and the delicate porcelain cups that we only use for special events, but I'll have a couple mugs handy for those whose hands are too big for the teensy delicate handles on them.

[RICHARD]

With all the lights from all the cameras, of COURSE he sees his shadow. And I doubt he even really wakes up for long.

Aunt Zsa was a Groundhog Day baby, she passed away last year. So in memory of Aunt Zsa, I propose we have a lovely tea at one end of the bar, with frilly napkins, and delicate cookies, scones and tea from a steaming china pot..

Wow, My Uncle Lee was GHD baby, too!

One service of team in our finest china! LOL, and huge mugs for the ham-handed?;):D

HI MOFF,

Happy birthday....

They want to put a robot in his place?

Hot chocolate and cake, maybe?

DONE!\

KYS,
If you choose, you can toss cookies on my crossword puzzle, I am used to it?

One Kaluha and crema!

DONE!

CD,

Be nice to Phil, have you seen the teeth on a Ground hog?
Coffee and Bailey's?
DONE!

[Pinot's Mom]

We're very familiar with Phil in this household. My husband's family is from a rural area in PA where "Punxsy" is the BIG town! :)

In honor of Punxsy Phil - a DOTD and I made a special mac & cheese with bacon and broccoli to share. Anyone?

[RICHARD]

We're very familiar with Phil in thiis household. My husband's family is from a rural area in PA where "Punxsy" is the BIG town! :)

In honor of Punxsy Phil - a DOTD and I made a special mac & cheese with bacon and broccoli to share. Anyone?

Me, Me!!!!

I'll pour? You serve?

DONE!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I made a special mac & cheese with bacon and broccoli ...

Ohhhhh, YUMMIE!! :D

I'll take a BIGG Gob, please.
;)

[joycenalex]

champagne first please, then a plate of mac and cheese

[Catherinedana]

MMMmmmm mac and cheese! Homemade!! I'll have some for BREAKFAST!!

[Queen of Poop]

We have our own groundhog. Wiarton Willy. He's in Ontario somewhere. Same deal though, with shadow or not, more winter or not.

Chilly here this morning, hot chocolate to start the day?

[happylabs]

Well, good luck with that PETA. This tradition has been around here in Pennsylvania for over 100 years.

Do you think PETA would be offended if I sent them my Ground Hog recipes? :D

[Karen]

I'll make some hot chocolate, and still in honor of Aunt Zsa, I'll even serve it in the lovely hot chocolate pot and cups - porcelain of course, that I inherited from Aunt Bertha! I said "what's that" at the shape of the pot, and my antique-dealer friend told me "hot chocolate pot, of course"! My best hot chocolate is extra rich, and has cinnamon added - want some, Gayle? Others?

[pomtzu]

Count me in on the hot chocolate Karen. It's turning cold again after being rather mild.

I didn't know anyone knew what a hot chocolate pot was. I have a beautiful one with 6 matching cups that belonged to my mother, so I suppose it qualifies to be called an antique now. I have it in my china cabinet, along with a beautiful tea set and some other very old pieces. They all have a "look, but don't touch" status! :)

[Queen of Poop]

I'll make some hot chocolate, and still in honor of Aunt Zsa, I'll even serve it in the lovely hot chocolate pot and cups - porcelain of course, that I inherited from Aunt Bertha! I said "what's that" at the shape of the pot, and my antique-dealer friend told me "hot chocolate pot, of course"! My best hot chocolate is extra rich, and has cinnamon added - want some, Gayle? Others?

Yes please!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I'll even serve it in the lovely hot chocolate pot and cups -
porcelain of course, that I inherited from Aunt Bertha!

Hot Chawklit? = Sure! Fill 'er up.

And grab your Camera - I'd like to *SEE* a "Hot Chocolate Pot".

:)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

HI MOFF,

Happy birthday....

They want to put a robot in his place?



Well, that's just about the dumbest thing I've heard this year!!! Will they have someone there to jump start it's battery when it's cold? :rolleyes:

Yay! hot cocoa and cake!!! Two of my favorites!!! :D :love:

[happylabs]

I'll make some hot chocolate, and still in honor of Aunt Zsa, I'll even serve it in the lovely hot chocolate pot and cups - porcelain of course, that I inherited from Aunt Bertha! I said "what's that" at the shape of the pot, and my antique-dealer friend told me "hot chocolate pot, of course"! My best hot chocolate is extra rich, and has cinnamon added - want some, Gayle? Others?

Ohhhh, myyyyy, YUM! Do you have a photo of the hot chocolate pot? Would love to see it.

[davidpizzica]

Well, I guess I started all of this! Those dunderheads at PETA think that bringing Phil out of his cave for five minutes will distrupt his hibernation. I'd rather put PETA in that cave and seal it! RICHARD, a strong coffee with Bailey's will be perfect on a day we're having here in western Pa! Right now we're having occasionally strong snow squalls coming through.

[pomtzu]

Hot Chawklit? = Sure! Fill 'er up.

And grab your Camera - I'd like to *SEE* a "Hot Chocolate Pot".

:)

I'll take a pic of mine later if Karen doesn't have one.

[Karen]

Hot Chawklit? = Sure! Fill 'er up.

And grab your Camera - I'd like to *SEE* a "Hot Chocolate Pot".

:)

I'll take a picture of it this week sometime and post it, I promise! (Gotta get it out and dust it!) But Pomtzu, you should of yours, too!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Well, I guess I started all of this! Those dunderheads at PETA think that bringing Phil out of his cave for five minutes will distrupt his hibernation. I'd rather put PETA in that cave and seal it! RICHARD, a strong coffee with Bailey's will be perfect on a day we're having here in western Pa! Right now we're having occasionally strong snow squalls coming through.

we know we are really in trouble when the groundhog loses his job!!!! :eek:

[pomtzu]

I'll take a picture of it this week sometime and post it, I promise! (Gotta get it out and dust it!) But Pomtzu, you should of yours, too!

Okay - will do in the morning. Mine needs dusting off too - big time! :p

[lizbud]

we know we are really in trouble when the groundhog loses his job!!!! :eek:


Yep, that's really sad when even the animals are losing their jobs.:D LOL

I had never heard of hot chocolate pots so I found one on line.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/hot-chocolate-pot/?cm_src=oldlink&pkey=ccooks-tools-new

[pomtzu]

Yep, that's really sad when even the animals are losing their jobs.:D LOL

I had never heard of hot chocolate pots so I found one on line.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/hot-chocolate-pot/?cm_src=oldlink&pkey=ccooks-tools-new

No - that's not the ones Karen and I have and were talking about. The one you found is a new fangled modern thing. The ones we have are old and made of porcelain - some with very intricate detail. A lot of them were Victorian style. The set I have that was my mother's, was a wedding gift to her and my father, and they were married sometime back in the 20's.

[happylabs]

No - that's not the ones Karen and I have and were talking about. The one you found is a new fangled modern thing. The ones we have are old and made of porcelain - some with very intricate detail. A lot of them were Victorian style. The set I have that was my mother's, was a wedding gift to her and my father, and they were married sometime back in the 20's.

Sounds lovely. Can't wait to see the photo. :)

[RICHARD]

Coffee, Bailey's, chocolate pot, Hot chocolate, cake, mac and cheese too!

DONE!

[lizbud]

No - that's not the ones Karen and I have and were talking about. The one you found is a new fangled modern thing. The ones we have are old and made of porcelain - some with very intricate detail. A lot of them were Victorian style. The set I have that was my mother's, was a wedding gift to her and my father, and they were married sometime back in the 20's.


I hope you can find an picture. I'd love to see it.:)

[slick]

OMG - can someone please take a shotgun to PETA???????:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I'll take a Grizzy Adams please.

[cassiesmom]

What is 7-up Plus, Richard?

It's reeeeeeeeeeally cold in Chicago tonight - could I have decaf coffee, please?

[pomtzu]

HOT CHOCOLATE POT PICS

Here is mine........

They aren't very big. This one measures 7.5 inches tall to the top of the spout, and 5.25 Inches in diameter at the base. It has 6 matching cups, but I just put one in so you could get the idea.

[RICHARD]

HOT CHOCOLATE POT PICS

Here is mine........

They aren't very big. This one measures 7.5 inches tall to the top of the spout, and 5.25 Inches in diameter at the base. It has 6 matching cups, but I just put one in so you could get the idea.

Nice!

CM,

http://www.7up.com/text/7upplusfaq.aspx

7up Plus is a flavored version of regular. Pretty good, esp. when you are sick and want something besides regular.

A Grizzly Adams for the Slickster!

DONE!

[Queen of Poop]

Something for this killer headache would be great. I've already had high test advil, to some relief.

Love the HC pot. Never heard of such a thing.

[smokey the elder]

It got cold again here (wind chill near 0 F) so some hot chocolate would go really good right now. (No "secret ingredients", yet, though.:p)

[lizbud]

HOT CHOCOLATE POT PICS

Here is mine........

They aren't very big. This one measures 7.5 inches tall to the top of the spout, and 5.25 Inches in diameter at the base. It has 6 matching cups, but I just put one in so you could get the idea.


What a pretty set.:) How many cups does it hold?

[pomtzu]

What a pretty set.:) How many cups does it hold?

Thanks! This set is really pretty plain compared to some of the VERY ornate ones I've seen. If you Google "antique hot chocolate pot", you'll see what I mean.

The little cups hold 4 oz, and the pot will give you 8 of those. Remember - this was in the days when folks were more refined and didn't drink from big mugs or super-size their drinks! :eek::D I can just picture the ladies sitting around sipping their hot chocolate (with that pinky finger extended of course), just like they did at their tea parties! ;)

[RICHARD]

Hot chocolate refills for the house!

I have a great idea for next week's Thursday....


DONE!

[pomtzu]

I have a great idea for next week's Thursday....




Are you gonna tell anybody what it is???:confused:

[Pinot's Mom]

Are you gonna tell anybody what it is???:confused:

No, he's gonna leave us on pins and needles....:rolleyes:

Barkeep, in the meantime, IT'S FRIDAY!! Work's done, time for a Vodka and Diet Ginger (since I'm not in Utah anymore) and maybe some good cheddar with Triscuits? Anyone want some?

On a side note - IT'S PET EXPO THIS WEEKEND!! What does my little girl need that she doesn't have?? Have to really think about that! Anyone want me to look for anything for them?

[Karen]

Here is my hot chocolate pot, I have I think 6 of the small cups, and maybe 4 of the tea cups. I also took a shot from the top, so you can see the unique shape of the spout, and an extra comparison shot with a normal modern size mug - my Pooh mug - next to one of the hot chocolate cups. The porcelain is so delicate I worried about scrubbing too hard when I washed it!

The pattern is Maidenhair by Malmaison, Germany, J&C company, if anyone was curious.

Isn't it pretty? ;) And now you can see why I said I do have mugs for those whose hands are too big for the delicate cups!

[lizbud]

That's a beauitiful set.:) My Mom would have loved to have that one.:D

Ah, it reminds me of a slower, more stress free time of living. :)

[Karen]

Yes, but the cups are so delicate and small! So we must sip slowly and enjoy the company, and refill often, right?

Not only do I tend to use my modern-sized mug for hot chocolate, I sometimes use an even bigger one! :)

It is bitter cold here tonight, the weather channel says it's 11 above, but "feels like" 8 below zero! Good night for staying in and having a nice cup of cocoa. Anyone want some? Your choice - pretty little cup, mug or larger!

[trayi52]

Hello everybody! Hope you are feeling good this Saturday morning. Me? I am cold. We have snow, and ice here in TN. The roads are very bad. I certainly can't drive on them, I am very dangerous on roads like these.

Happy Birthday Moff, have a good one.

David I completely agree with you, poor Phil, losing his job, that is terrible. Wonder if Obama is going to find him another job? LOL!!!!!! Put peta in the cave and seal it good!

I would like some of that Hot Chocolate, really sounds good this morning.


Willie:)

[Pinot's Mom]

Good Morning y'all!

The Hot Choco pots are lovely, but I'm sticking with coffee...can I pour anyone a cup? We also have some perfectly toasted english muffins with butter in the nooks and crannies - have some with the fruit!:)

[Queen of Poop]

I'll put on the tea, not a coffee girl. English muffins sound great!! Not too cold here, but expecting snow off and on today. Diego is seranading us from the island and Cali is wishing the cone would disappear.

[pomtzu]

Hey there Maggie........

I'll take a BIG cup of that coffee, and English muffin too please. I have fresh strawberry preserves too, if anyone would like some.

Sitting here waiting for the snow they said we wouldn't get. Now they say 3-6 inches. I can handle that just so long as we don't get any ice. It's so darn cold-----BRRRR!

[Pinot's Mom]

Are we supposed to get snow now?? They've had the worst time with this one; everything from a "dusting" to a foot was predicted at any given time!:confused:

[pomtzu]

Are we supposed to get snow now?? They've had the worst time with this one; everything from a "dusting" to a foot was predicted at any given time!:confused:

The Weather Channel is saying 2-3 for the Baltimore area.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I could use some coffee...no matter what I do work seems to come up and bite me in the butt...ahh "mondays". Only a little over 10 hrs to go *sighs* I at least am treating myself to a cab ride to work and keeping up with my exercise regimen by walking to the bus stop after work. Hope yall are having a good one!

[Pinot's Mom]

The Weather Channel is saying 2-3 for the Baltimore area.

It's been snowing to beat the band for hours now, and we've probably gotten to the 3" mark. I've been painting balustrades (Ellie, you've been here and know how many there are!) and trim; a chore that has been looming large over my head for some time! Ugh!

Taking a break - barkeep, what are we having?;)

[pomtzu]

It's been snowing to beat the band for hours now, and we've probably gotten to the 3" mark. I've been painting balustrades (Ellie, you've been here and know how many there are!) and trim; a chore that has been looming large over my head for some time! Ugh!

Taking a break - barkeep, what are we having?;)

Now that's a tedious job if there ever was one. Just think of how nice it will look when you're finished tho.

If I took a break - I'd never get back to it......:eek:

I'd be more than happy to be your "sidewalk supervisor"! I'll make sure that the drinks keep flowing. :D

[DJFyrewolf36]

Since Im here, Ill serve drinks all around! The "light rain" the news predicted this morning has been going strong for about three hours now lol. Im starting to reeealy wonder about the accuracy of the weather reports. Hey Orc...put some more logs on the fire!

[RICHARD]

Hello everyone,

Thanks to you all for helping the bartender out. He's a little distracted today.:)

I'll get the Orc moving and fill the pot for coffee and tea.


DONE!

[Queen of Poop]

Tea this morning would be lovely. It's -12oC, -19oC windchill with blowing snow. A perfect day to stay inside.

[Pinot's Mom]

Busy day....coffee, please, and a quick blueberry tart. Then off to church, pet expo and lunch with the girls. Have a great day everyone!:)

[davidpizzica]

Oh yes, RICHARD, get those fires burning! It's 1 degree here in the land of Concordia! Being a resident, I don't have to be out in the weather (thank goodness!) RICHARD, a spot by the fire and a big mug of coffee with Bailey's and anything on the breakfast menu. Today I'm celebrating my 28th year of no smoking!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I had a banana blueberry smoohie for breakfast. Now I can't decide on beef stew or meatloaf for lunch. I'm thinking meatloaf with mashed taters sounds perfect for this cold snow covered day. :D

[RICHARD]

I had a banana blueberry smoohie for breakfast. Now I can't decide on beef stew or meatloaf for lunch. I'm thinking meatloaf with mashed taters sounds perfect for this cold snow covered day. :D

Please don't read my mind?

I was thinking of meatloaf while I was shopping!:eek::)

One vote for meatloaf?
DONE!

DP,
Coffee, Bailey's and congrats?

done!

PM,
Coffee and a blueberry tart.

DONE!

QoP,

One hot tea?

DONE!

[RICHARD]

I made bread and a chicken/barley/pea soup....

Anyone?

It's very good!:)

[Lady's Human]

I had beef stew for lunch and meatloaf for dinner, I guess I covered all the bases.

Anyone for an Irish coffee?

When the doc tells you "Don't worry, it's not going to bother you"............It's time to worry.

Had a couple spots frozen off of my feet, I'm on day two of not going to work. I can't put pressure on the ball of one foot, and I can't flex one toe on the other.

I love modern medicine.......:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

I had beef stew for lunch and meatloaf for dinner, I guess I covered all the bases.

Anyone for an Irish coffee?

When the doc tells you "Don't worry, it's not going to bother you"............It's time to worry.

Had a couple spots frozen off of my feet, I'm on day two of not going to work. I can't put pressure on the ball of one foot, and I can't flex one toe on the other.

I love modern medicine.......:rolleyes:

I'll do an Irish w/you and we can tell foot stories.....

Yeah, reminds me of the dentist joke.

A man hears the same thing in the dentist chair, he reaches over and grabs the doc by the short hairs.....

The doc asks why he's doing that and the patient says something like, "I'll give you a squeeze when I start to feel something.":eek::D

I had a wood splinter jammed in my foot for a year, Can't x-ray it and exploratory surgery is cost prohibitive?

"Oh, it will work it's way out!!":eek::rolleyes::mad:

[Karen]

I had a wood splinter jammed in my foot for a year, Can't x-ray it and exploratory surgery is cost prohibitive?

"Oh, it will work it's way out!!":eek::rolleyes::mad:

Yikes - but I can do you better than that! I have a pin in my foot - a metal straight pin, like one uses for sewing? It's just missing the head, and I don't know who was more surprised, me or the doc, the first time me feet were x-rayed! And its obviously not "working its way out" as it has probably been there since i was a kid!

[Lady's Human]

Yeah, I really wish you and Jodo would have done better picking up the pins and needles from the floor when you were sewing....


I never caused any of that!

:p

[RICHARD]

Yeah, I really wish you and Jodo would have done better picking up the pins and needles from the floor when you were sewing....


I never caused any of that!

:p

shudder.

At least the steel stuff CAN be found.

The splinter punched thru the callus, it POPPED thru, then the tail end broke off.

As the callus wore down, the splinter began to come out, but my walking would jam it in to the underlying skin.

It caused all my toes to hurt and at night I would thrash about trying the 'kick' the darn thing out.

The callus it was stuck in peeled off leaving me a little dimple about the size of a dime on my sole-My SOUL is in far worse condition, but I digress?

Everything is better now but I am a firm believer of taking care of your feet!

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Karen. A steel needle? ouch!:eek:

[Karen]

Karen. A steel needle? ouch!:eek:

Probably stepped on it with cold feet when I was a kid, and barely noticed. Dad used to claim Ma and we kids were gonna kill him with pins in the feet - so they both got a pretty good laugh when I called and told him!

[slick]

Just popping in quickly to say hi and get me some refreshment.

Hmmm, it's mid afternoon, time for a Gin and Tonic with some nibblies. I could sure use some crackers and cheeze or maybe some antipasto with good crust bread. Nummies. :love:

[RICHARD]

Just popping in quickly to say hi and get me some refreshment.

Hmmm, it's mid afternoon, time for a Gin and Tonic with some nibblies. I could sure use some crackers and cheeze or maybe some antipasto with good crust bread. Nummies. :love:

I'll say DONE here and start the new thread...

It is SuperBowl weekend, everyone can cheat!

I was just up to make another loaf...

DONE!