Thursdays 105 - Cinco de Mayo

[catland]

Time to celebrate with some south of the border treats.:D I'll put some Coronas in a bucket of ice and we can go celebrate out by the pool.:D :D

[lbaker]

Cinco de Mayo! We haven't had Mexican food in awhile! Corona's are good but Margarita's [aka Slushies] go perfectly with anything North OR South of the border. Let me see if any avocado's are ripe in the back yard, I'll start some guac. ohboyohboyohboy *runs out the back door drooling*

[slick]

OMD, thanks for opening up the bar Julie. I've got a busy day today so may not be here for a long time, but will have a good time. :D

I'll take a Corona to go please. Mario, time to get your swimming trunks on and no diving in the deep end.

Laurie, wipe up that drool off the floor......sheesh, you can dress her up but can't take her anywhere.... ;) :D :eek:

[lbaker]

Just so no one feels left out I'll also prepare an icy pitcher of agua fresca, a yummy combination of water, fresh fruit, and sugar - almost frozen. hmmmm, sort of sounds like a virgin Margarita doesn't it. Hi Slick. By Slick. Nice serape you're almost wearing Slick :p ;) heh heh heh

[RedHedd]

Yumm! Sounds good to me! Agua Fresca, some Nachos smothered in Guac, a chimichanga, more chips and salsa ....

[PJ's Mom]

¿Puedo tener un margarita, por favor? :)

Ah, y el jueves feliz, todos. :D

[Cataholic]

While I know the Thursday thread is not normally pet related....would you all consider a slight change for THIS Thursday? My old man, Tex, turns 14 tomorrow, and frankly, I think this will be his last birthday here with me. I am going to do a thread in Cat General, but, would you all raise your glass to Texas, the kitty that started all this tuxie madness so many years ago?

Thanks!
Johanna

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no, Jo!! I know somewhere it was mentioned in passing that Tex was not as well as he could be, but I didn't know it was this serious. :(

I'll definitely raise my slushie to Tex! And tell him not to worry too much, Tubby will be waiting for him at the bridge to show him the ropes. ;) :( :)

Neat how Thursday number 105 lands on 05/05/05! :D

Here's to Texas! King of tuxies! :)

[lbaker]

105=05-05-05 Debbie, that's durn spooky :eek: Johanna, not only a nice saucer of catnip tea for that el gato Tex but we have some shrimp for the seafood quesadilla's for later. I'll mince some up for him! Can I fix you something? PJ's Mom, you can have a Margarita AND a daisy.. and happy Thursday to you too ;)

[PJ's Mom]

Originally posted by lbaker
[B]PJ's Mom, you can have a Margarita AND a daisy.. and happy Thursday to you too ;)

Wow, you're good. :D

Thanks for the drink and the daisy. :)

[slick]

OK, I've got a meeting in 15 min.
May I please have a 30 inch burrito with the works...maybe I can "cut" this meeting short....:D

Hi everyone..sorry to be so abrupt...it's one of those days. :rolleyes:

Is it July yet??
**dances out of the bar singing** I know a secret....and I'm not telling....

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
May I please have a 30 inch burrito
:eek: :eek: :eek:

[catland]

We can all definately raise a glass to honor Tex.

Tex - look what you've started old man - you have the honor of leaving behind quite the legacy of states.

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by slick
May I please have a 30 inch burrito with the works...
A 30-inch burrito managed to close down a Clovis, New Mexico school and bring out the police snipers last week. Eighth-grader Michael Morrissey brought the big burrito to school as part of a project to create a product and a way to advertise it.

Unfortunately for young Mr. Morrissey, someone saw him taking the large comestible into the school and called police. The burrito was wrapped in tinfoil and a white t-shirt, and apparently had the appearance of a weapon of some kind.

Students were called to the auditorium and told the situation, whereupon the burrito-bearing boy realized that he might be the cause of the commotion. The burrito was surrendered to the principal without incident, but not before the school was shut down, streets closed off, and police perched on neighboring rooftops for two tense hours.

According to the boy:


"I have a new nickname now. It’s Burrito Boy," Morrissey said.

No word on the fate of the “evidence.”

Your Tax dollars hard at work!

I raise a glass of agua fresca to toast dear Tex the Tux!

[Killearn Kitties]

Are you going to eat that burrito all by yourself Slick? Come over here and share your burrito and your secret.

Mmmm, the food's particularly good in here today and I'll raise my glass to lovely Tex! Snugglies to you, beautiful boy.

[KYS]

I love Mexican food.
How about a strawberry margarita. :D

Happy 14th BIrthday TEX!!

[slick]

Originally posted by Killearn Kitties
Are you going to eat that burrito all by yourself Slick? Come over here and share your burrito and your secret.
Ha! Would love to share the burrito but I'm afraid the secret is in the vault and I've thrown away the key. :D ;)
Hello to everyone else...again. Johanna, happy purrfffday to Tex the Tux. The road to the RB isn't ready for you yet, Texas. Have a wonderful day tomorrow.

Well, the rush is over and I can relax a bit. I think I'll have another Corona and "set a spell".

[catland]

Welcome back Slick - there's only 23 inches left in the burrito but there are plenty of Corronas and Margaritas (Mexican slushies;) ).

I'll make some enchillada verdes if that sounds good to everyone (actually, that sounds kind of good to me - maybe I'll make those tonight for real in my non-cyber kitchen)

[slick]

105=05-05-05 Debbie, that's durn spooky
:eek: I hope this doesn't mean a five drink limit...:p ;)

Julie, just you wait until you savour the flavour of the real slushies in Gini's back yard. There's nothing like it!!!

Something smells good in here...must be those enchilladas.

Oh no, Mario is in to the burrito. MARIO, PUT THAT BURRITO DOWN! We don't have enough diapers on hand....:eek: :eek:

[lbaker]

It's not the Burrito's Slick, it's the RAMPS I add to the Salsa dip, I'm down to less than a half a peck of ramps :( ;)

[slick]

Well, pass them ramps over to me. They sound delicious. I cook with alot of onions and garlic.....it's no wonder I sleep alone. :D :eek:

[Edwina's Secretary]

May I suggest an alternative to Corona? Pacifico. Really.... the best Mexican beer....

[momoffuzzyfaces]

WOW! Almost missed another party!
Darn server is slow and going up and down. Got to type fast before it crashes again!

How about some tacos? I love tacos with lots of cheese melted in them.

Mario, don't stuff that burrito in your mouth all at once then try to smile! It ain't workin very well for you! Not a good look AT ALL!

My cats all raise their catnip tea glasses in a toast for TEX!

[dukedogsmom]

Happy Birthday Tex! Prove your mama wrong and stay longer for us all. I'll have a Cinco de Beero. Taco Bell has those crunch wraps. They are so good! I'm hooked.

[Corinna]

Hello guess what my terrific hubby got me a temp house . Also my internet back on. Yahoo!!
Happy birthday Texas, you just take your time crossing to the bridge.

[dukedogsmom]

Welcome Corinna! Glad you've got some temporary internet to go along with the hopefully permanent house :D

[Corinna]

Thanks I did get your post of Duke and his bed. He looks so cute on it.

[dukedogsmom]

Well he sure loves it. I didn't think he'd want one in the bedroom since he's got the regular bed but I was so wrong! He was waiting on it for me this morning as I was getting ready to go to bed. I meant to tell you that was a very nice offer to get him the orthopedic bed(it's like a real mattress) I'm going to try to do that soon. That one will go at his main perch in the living room.

[Oggyflute]

Oh I just love corona's on a hot day, so might just have to guzzle a couple.

Here's to you Tex, happy birthday mate.

Oi, Mario come back here with my corona. I'm not sure plying slick with a lot of corona's will get her to tell you her secret Mario.:rolleyes:

[lbaker]

So many secrets, so little time. *humph, pout*

[Corinna]

Good morning all . Just a quick check in before my ride gets here.
Mam I can't beleive how good it is to be back on.

[Killearn Kitties]

Hello everyone! Good grief, what did I eat last night? I can hardly move today. Losing your internet connection is terrible, isn't it, Corinna? You hardly know what to do with yourself! I'm glad you are with us again.

I'm not terribly busy today, shall I make breakfast for everyone?How about getting yourselves acclimatised for the 2006 trip?Porridge? Kippers and poached eggs? Or would you prefer the standard Bacon, sausage, eggs, tattie scone etc?

[slick]

Good morning everyone!

Corinna, nice to see you back in action.

Karen, that breakfast sounds good, but you can keeper the kippers. Somehow, fish in the morning doesn't turn my crank. However, offer up some haggis, I just might jump in. Never tried tatttie scones but they sound delicious. Oh, stop with all the 2006 talk. I'm so excited I can't think of anything else. I even mentioned it to my boss yesterday. ;)

Laurie.....secret?? Isn't that a brand of deodrant?? ;) :D

Sara, never heard of Pacifico, but I'm sure I'll be ready for one later this afternoon.

Connie, time to get a new server....hmmmmm....maybe 6' tall with dark hair and rippling biceps...;) :D

**waves** Hi Val, Hi Trev! :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

'Morning everyone!

In keeping with the Cinco de Mayo theme, how 'bout some chorizo sausage and eggs this morning, maybe a breakfast burrito or two? And don't worry, my homemade ones are soooo much better than the ones you get at McD's.

Speaking of Cinco de Mayo.....it has added at least 20 minutes to my commute everyday. One of the main streets I go down is blocked for a street fair until next Monday. I've got no problem with celebrations, but why can't they be on someone else's street? ;) :rolleyes: :D

Sara, Pacifico? I'll have to get some and check it out this weekend. Next week we're headed to a motorhome rally where we have quite a few Corona paybacks due and it might be nice if we introduced them to a "better" Mexican beer instead of giving them the same old Corona. ;)

I've got a busy day to day, but I'll try to be in and out. Don't you think Mario is adorable with his sombrero and cha chas? :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Oops, Once you've finished that haggis Slick, it's back to Mexican. I fancy some of that chorizo myself. I get so confused with us all being on different time zones and this Thursday celebration being five days long. Didn't mean to interrupt the theme! :D

Just to prove it, and because it's already 4pm here, I'll take one of those Pacificos please.

[RICHARD]

Hi y'all, thought I'd be a little late to work today so I can check in on the bar......

I'll see you all tonight!!

DONE!

[catland]

Actually - you can get Pacifico up here (actually, you can get almost any beer up here:eek: ). I'll go ahead and restock the tub with more ice and more Pacifico's.:D

Anyone up for fish tacos for lunch? I was sceptical of them at first until I tried them and they are really quite good.

I'll make some home-made cyber salsa if someone else can find some chips.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by slick

Connie, time to get a new server....hmmmmm....maybe 6' tall with dark hair and rippling biceps...;) :D I hope he can clean house too! :D

[slick]

Una cerveza por favor....gracias

Work is busy today so just grabbing a beer to go.

Never tried fish tacos before, but I'll give it a go. Thanks Julie.:)

[catland]

Originally posted by slick
Una cerveza por favor....gracias

Work is busy today so just grabbing a beer to go.

Never tried fish tacos before, but I'll give it a go. Thanks Julie.:)

You're welcome Vickie - next time take some food and beverages with you.

How's everyone doing weather wise on this day - 5/5/5? Right now its overcast and 57 degrees (darn, that would have been so cool if it was 55 degress:eek: )

[slick]

I hope he can clean house too!
If you are lucky, he'll also put the toilet seat down....:D ;)

Julie, you talked me into it. Lunchtime here anyway so I can play for a few minutes. So what kind of fish is this anyway? It's really quite good. Thanks.

Weather here is purrfect. Not a cloud in the sky and a high of 20...oops, that 70 in your language. Everytime the sun shines, I think of Gini's back yard. Oh, I can hardly wait to meet you. I wish all the Thursday crowd could be there. Richard really is a great bartender.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Eeewwww....sorry, not much of a fish eater and fish tacos have just always sounded like the grossest thing in the world to me. I'll stick with the plain old ground beef ones if you don't mind. :)

Time for a slushie for me. Sorry but all that beer is making me bloated and I hate that fat finger feeling. :p ;)

It's 62 in sunny downtown Chicago right now, and probably closer to 70 at home since it's always "cooler by the lake" you know (Sara are you listening? Remember "cooler by the lake"?) ;) F i na l l y we're starting to warm up around here. Then of course, it's supposed to hit mid 80s this weekend. From the 40s to the 80s, yup, must be in the Midwest. :rolleyes: :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

Debbie...you are making me homesick! It is warmer today in Chicago than here in SoCal......:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[lbaker]

I prefer shrimp enchiladas con queso actually so let's have platters with both, and extra salsa, and quacamole, and sour cream, and... and... mas cervesa! Margaritas! yiyiyiyiyiyi!!!

Freeze warnings last night. 53 right now. Expect 80 on Sunday :rolleyes: :confused: Probably go right from Winter to hot sweaty Summer and skip Spring altogether :mad:

[slick]

Originally posted by lbaker
I prefer shrimp enchiladas con queso actually so let's have platters with both, and extra salsa, and quacamole, and sour cream, and... and... mas cervesa! Margaritas! yiyiyiyiyiyi!!!
Oh, that sounds absolutely wonderful....but can you please pass me a bib? :rolleyes:

Laurie, in the dinner thread you spoke about chicken breasts stuffed with cheese and spinach. I want the recipe please. What else is in it?? Email me sister. :)

Debbie, I know what you mean. Decades ago I used to be able to down 6 beer, no problem. Now, I only drink beer at the cyber bar.

[dukedogsmom]

T&P, I love chorizo! When I lived in Texas, all the Chevrons had the Hispanic women cooking up eggs and such to go in breakfast burritos. That's how I discovered it. I would get eggs, potatoes and chorizo in mine. I still miss that and it's been almost 10 years. I really don't know why Florida doesn't do this since we have so many Hispanics. I also wonder if they still do it in Texas?

[Corinna]

We'll just got a news we can stay at the house we got for a month. I now am no longer homeless or internetless.

[slick]

Congrats Corinna! Nice feeling, isn't it???

Well, I've had a long day and I've only been home for about 20 min. I'm just going to grab a sushie and relax a bit before making dinner.

One of these days my life HAS to slow down!:rolleyes: Maybe not until July though.

One good thing though....I got my income tax refund in the mail. Yeah....I few more tuppence to put in my travel fund.:)

[Oggyflute]

G'day everyone, just popping in for a quick beer.:) Though I might have something stronger, a trip to the dentist has left me a bit frazzled.:(

Hhhmmmmmm.............Kippers...............It's been so long since I've had a good kipper. (Carole doesn't like me having them, too stinky apparently:rolleyes: ) so I think I will join Karen having a kipper.:D Errr, you can keep the haggis.;)

[lbaker]

Kippers, herring, cod... poison anchovies YECH. Almost any other seafood and I'm THERE. I'll even eat calimari (squid) if it's cooked properly and has butter and garlic on it. Well, I would even eat rubber bands if you put butter and garlic on it :rolleyes: . Gini gets back on Sunday so how can we combine a Mexican Irish meal with drinks for the occasion? Oh, such a dilemma :confused: Happy Friday everyone!

[Corinna]

Yes knowing every night where you will be laying your head down at is indeed a great feeling. Not having to get rid of any of the kids to do it was even a better plus.
Although I'm afraid Merlin has had a huge set back on his health Not sure he is going to make it back from this one. Working on it but just not sure.
I'm off to work , only onee more week until we open for the maddness of tourist season.
Mario , make sure that every one gets aslushie on me to day.

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by lbaker
calimari (squid) if it's cooked properly and has butter and garlic on it.

MMMM... *drool*
That's one of my favs though I've never had it any way other than breaded.


Hate to *drool* and run ( ;) ) but I've got a term paper due at midnight and, believe me, I'll be pushin' the deadline.

On Monday this semester is COMPLETE!!! (And not a moment too soon!)

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Corinna
Yes knowing every night where you will be laying your head down at is indeed a great feeling. Not having to get rid of any of the kids to do it was even a better plus.
Although I'm afraid Merlin has had a huge set back on his health Not sure he is going to make it back from this one. Working on it but just not sure.


Sorry to hear about Merlin.:( Hope he gets to feeling better soon. He will be in my prayers.

[Oggyflute]

I was thinking a big batch of spicy irish stew would be ok for Gini.:) Wash that down with a margaritta and top it off with a guiness.:D

It's a bit early for me being saturday now, so think I'll just grab a nother cup of tea, oh and maybe another kipper that everyone loves so much.:)

Merlin will be in my thoughts this weekend Corrina.

[RICHARD]

I was into the thread until SOMEONE mentioned ground beef tacos....:eek: ..;)


I think a side trip to one of the local taco shops is in order...

Chorizo con huevos, frijoles con queso and warm corn tortillas...

Chorizo and eggs, beans with some sharp cheese....

MY day is made.......
How is everyone today??

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
I think a side trip to one of the local taco shops is in order...

Chorizo con huevos, frijoles con queso and warm corn tortillas...

Chorizo and eggs, beans with some sharp cheese....How is everyone today??

Richard, do you think we could really do this when I'm down in July?? Sounds yummy!

I'm at work today.....:mad: :(

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by slick
Richard, do you think we could really do this when I'm down in July?? Sounds yummy!

I'm at work today.....:mad: :(

LOLOLOL,

How many people does it take to cook chorizo for hungry Pet Talkers???

One...

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Of course we can fit it in!
Corrina, thoughts to your household.....:(

DDM,

I forgot the potatoes!!!

DONE!

Oggy, It's five oclock somewhere on the planet!!
DONE!

Hi Catland!

Edwina......
You'll get used to the fact that our 'snow' is called MUD..

Cataholic,

A toast to Tex...

DONE!

Hi Redd!!!

Damn I hate no being able to visit when I want...


WHo wants some ceviche??


LOLOL,,,,
Last weekend we had a great 5/5 party. a few houses down......Mariachis and people singinG!!!


Mario! Come give me a hug???

DONE!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh oh ceviche over here please!!Is there a slushie to go with that?

Why have we done nothing but talk about food this week? I'm trying to loose a few pounds for the summer!

[lbaker]

Happy Mothers Day to all us "muvvas"! Wouldn't you know that the first person to say that to me was the "bad" step-grandson Travis when he walked in at 7:30 this morning :rolleyes: he came into the living room with his puppy eyes and gave me a hug. Go figure. Am I supposed to cook today? I think I'll just have another coffee & Kaluah and thunk about it somemore. Oh by the way, today is also VE Day, Victory in Europe. Then there's VJ Day, Victory in Japan. Good thing we never fought Denmark :o

[davidpizzica]

Laurie, I'm glad we didn't either!!

[davidpizzica]

Hi, Corinna welcome back to the internet and Thursdays! I'm glad you have a place to stay. I'm also sorry to hear about Merlin I hope he gets better. A slushie sounds real good right now.

[RICHARD]

Let's have a collective DONE! for everyone and Hppy Mum's day....

KK......

It's all cyber food;)

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Let's have a collective DONE! for everyone and Hppy Mum's day....

KK......

It's all cyber food;) RICHARD, I second that motion!

[Oggyflute]

Cheers David, I haven't seen you in the bar lately.:)


Denmark.............:D :D

[zippy-kat]

*knock, knock* Anyone home? *tip toes into an empty bar, holding the Kissiekat*

I just finished the final from hell ( :( ) and am going to help myself to a strawberry smoothie 'n relax a bit, if that's ok.

Now... where's the blender? Do you see it K'Cee?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hey Zippy! I can relate to the final from hell so here, let me help you with that smoothie. The blender is behind the bar to the left, do want ice cream or frozen yogurt in your smoothie? There should be plenty of strawberries left since Mario is a cherry man.

How long before your next class starts again?

[gini]

Good grief, I am gone for a few days and just look (and smell) what you all have done to this bar!

Chorizo - Irish Stew - Guiness - tacos - calimari - and what are those things stacked in the corner?

Laurie, are you collecting mattresses?

Congrats to Zip on her final!

Richard - great to see you here where you belong.

I have missed those DONES!

Slick, you are working too darn hard - get over here and drink with the best of us!

[Killearn Kitties]

Tell us all about your trip Gini! Did you bring us presents? :D

[gini]

A BEAUTIFUL AND LUCKY GREEN SHAMROCK FOR EVERYONE!:D :D

[Killearn Kitties]

How thoughtful! Thank you so much. I will tuck mine in my buttonhole. Glad you are home safely.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Welcome back, Gini!! Hope you got some new drink ideas for us. Something besides green beer that is....I've never been able to stomach green beer. Maybe Guiness as DOTD? I've always loved a good pint of Guiness. :D

[lbaker]

Thank goodness you are home safely, I was afraid you would be kidnapped by white slavers or something :eek: You rest up and finish unpacking and don't even think about lifting a paw to clean up from our weird food combo's from last Thursday. Welcome home. :cool:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by gini
A BEAUTIFUL AND LUCKY GREEN SHAMROCK FOR EVERYONE!:D :D WOW! THANKS!

I'll put it with my collection of 4-leaf clovers. I have about 10 that I've found over the years!

WELCOME HOME!!!!! WE MISSED YOU!

Mario saved some of his cherries just for you. They are a mite squashed now but the intent was sincere!:D

[Oggyflute]

Welcome back Gini, sorry for the mess, I guess things just got out of control.:D (all that guiness you see)