The last Thursday of 2012....#513.

[RICHARD]

Well, I am not falling over any cliff, fiscal or otherwise....;)

It's been a strange year, filled with ups and downs - glad to see it go, but not as much as any other year.

So, Let's break out the bubbly and tip a glass to the last few days of 2012...

DONE!

[Lady's Human]

Funny you should mention that....just about to go out and get a few bottles of wine.

Should I get a few of my favorites to stock the bar with?

[Karen]

Only if you're willing to share ...

Meanwhile, after a day on rain has dwindled down to drizzly and cool, I'm gonna get a kettle on, especially as I know many of us have been dealing with snow instead. Hot cocoa anyone? Or nice hot chai?

My neighbor brought us down some brownies, I'll share those with anyone who wants one!

[Lady's Human]

Alwaysa willing to share. In the meantime I'll get a brie pastry going in the oven (I'll even share my Christmas present!)

[RICHARD]

I found some sparkling cherry and apple juice to go with our spread.......

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It's been a cold miserable day here. Some hot chocolate with tons of mallows would be lovely. Any Christmas cookies left? :love:

[Karen]

It's been a cold miserable day here. Some hot chocolate with tons of mallows would be lovely. Any Christmas cookies left? :love:

Absolutely! I'll get some going for you.

[Pinot's Mom]

OK-family events done, cleanup continuing, three day work week under the belt.

Glass of Cab with some truffles anyone? Plenty to share!

[Karen]

I'll have a truffle! And some hot cocoa with cinnamon added in!

On a happy note, in real life my food adventures continue. I worked up my courage and ate a whole (yummy) red pepper yesterday - and had no repercussions whatsoever! Whoo hoo! Something new to cross off the list!

[pomtzu]

On a happy note, in real life my food adventures continue. I worked up my courage and ate a whole (yummy) red pepper yesterday - and had no repercussions whatsoever! Whoo hoo! Something new to cross off the list!

Lucky you - you can eat more and I can eat less. Several years ago I had a bad reaction after eating a shrimp and crab cake - I broke out into one big itch, but thankfully no breathing issues, and it took a handful of Benadryl to calm it down. Figured I was now allergic to shellfish, and hadn't been brave enough to try again to see if I had another reaction. Until Christmas, that is. We had a buffet dinner this year, and one of things I served was a cold shrimp platter. I ate a few and no reaction - woo-hoo! I ate a few more over the course of the next few days and still no reaction, so last night I decided to finish up what was left - about a dozen of them. BAD MOVE! Within minutes I was one big itch again, and even broke out into a few hives! Thank goodness for Benadryl - and this time I learned my lesson! As much as I love shellfish, I guess they are banned from my diet forever!

Anyone care to join me for a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup? It's a cold, wet and dreary day and I need some comfort food!

[Karen]

As I cannot eat fish por shrimp, I have not dared try any other shellfish lately, that was brave of you!

Grilled cheese sounds marvelous, I'll join you in some!

[Karen]

zTell you what, Pomtzu - just had a marvelously yummy grilled cheese - apple butter (courtesy of Lady's Human) and sharp cheddar on some sourdough bread. I have more of everything, so if anyone wants some, let me know!

[pomtzu]

That sounds yummy, Karen - count me in!

Even tho it's cold, I'm craving a cold drink. I have a pitcher of raspberry green tea in the fridge to share if anyone would like some. :D

[Queen of Poop]

I'll take you up on that tea, please. We're having a chinook so no need for hot tea today.

[Karen]

Well, I'm gonna brew up some hot tea, if anyone wants some!

[Bibette & Lulu]

With the snow - Hot cocoa sounds the best!!! And little Nutmeg will have some egg nog, if any is left, with, of course, a little nutmeg!! Still some fruitcake to offer.....

Stay warm and dry, everyone!!!

[Lady's Human]

Looking at the weather, can I get some of that cocoa?

And can I borrow David and the Orc? Need firewood.........the lows next week are all in the single digits.

[RICHARD]

I gotta get rolling here.....


Another pot of water for cocoa and tea!

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Time to stoke up the fireplace and light up the oven.

I have a turkey casserole I made.........it was pretty good!


I have to chill the bubbly for tonight!

DONE!

[Queen of Poop]

I've got a fresh pot of chili for this evening. I'd have a cup of tea if the water is still hot.

[Killearn Kitties]

I would love to join you in a glass of champagne Richard. Here's to 2013!

[Pinot's Mom]

I did work today, so Hubby got the ball rolling at home; bubbly chilled, pork loin in the crockpot, y'all ready?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I am so ready to wash this year out of my hair!!! Of course a year ending in 13 might not be that fantastic either. :D

Going to watch the ball drop in New York on tv tonight. I figure if New York makes it to midnight, Kansas probably will too. Got some creme soda in the fridge to toast the new year in.
HAPPY NEW YEAR YA ALL!!! :love:

[pomtzu]

Let the party begin! I'm all decked out in my party clothes - fuzzy lounge pants, sweatshirt, and slippers that look like Eskimo boots. Had my gourmet dinner of fish sticks (which I shared with my best girl, Myndi), crackers with hot pepper jelly (which I DIDN'T share with Myndi), and washed it down with a Pepsi. Soon my date (Myndi - who else???:rolleyes:) and I will head to bed and watch t.v. and will probably be asleep long before the ball drops in The Big Apple. Yes - I'm quite the party animal. :rolleyes:

Happy New Year everyone. Talk to you next year. :p

[RICHARD]

I think I have to pour for KK first!

I think it's already '13 over the pond.

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I'll make some cornbread w/jalapenos and cheese.......

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Shall we do a rendition or "Old Ang-xiety"?;) (goodbye to the old anxiety of 2012...)


Happy New Year to everyone!

[Lady's Human]

Being that I missed this last week......

wee fish ewe a mare egrets moose

wee fish ewe a mare egrets moose

wee fish ewe a mare egrets moose

Panda hippo gnu deer!

[pomtzu]

Being that I missed this last week......

wee fish ewe a mare egrets moose

wee fish ewe a mare egrets moose

wee fish ewe a mare egrets moose

Panda hippo gnu deer!

HUH????? :confused::confused::confused: How much did you have to drink before you wrote this? :eek: But maybe I'm missing something, or it got lost in the translation???

[Lady's Human]

It's from Animal Crackers, an old cartoon. If you sing it, it sounds just like the original words.

http://www.obxconnection.com/outer-banks-forum/images/upload/15374.jpg

[pomtzu]

It's from Animal Crackers, an old cartoon. If you sing it, it sounds just like the original words.

http://www.obxconnection.com/outer-banks-forum/images/upload/15374.jpg

Oh - now I get it. I hope you know that the song is now stuck in my head. :(

However, I don't remember that cartoon. I must have been either too young or too old. And no comments please on which one that it probably is.........:rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Great...now the ORC is singing.....:D

Another round for the Peanut Gallery and some sugar cookies.....just for fun?


DONE!

[Lady's Human]

Orc? Singing?


Lemme get my earplugs!

In the meantime, swedish coffee at the bar if anyone wants some.

The fire's going, got my book, music's on, time to relax a touch.

And I forgot: Gingerbread men, complete with the requisite gingerbread chicken!

[Karen]

Heee hee! I'm have a gingerbread cookie - any bunnies?

[Lady's Human]

Heee hee! I'm have a gingerbread cookie - any bunnies?

Don't think there are any bunnys, but we have wreaths, trees, holly leaves, sandy clauses, stars, and some others.

[catland]

Happy new year everyone!

I hope this is the start of a good year. I'm so done with 2012. It won't go down in my books as one of my favorites.

Cheers!!!!:D:D

[Karen]

Don't think there are any bunnys, but we have wreaths, trees, holly leaves, sandy clauses, stars, and some others.

Okay, I'll have a star-shaped one, okay? ;)

LH, eldest niece got a huge kick out of the duck-shaped cookie cutters (large and small) that I slipped into her Christmas present! She laughed so hard and exclaimed "Yay! barnyard fowl for me!!!!!" which of course confused her boyfriend, as he is new to the whole gingerbread chicken phenomenon!