Kitt

Now that it is officially Christmas here, I want to wish everyone of you the love and joy you deserve. You have become a supportive family to me, and I want you all to know I appreciate you. I love you all!

Merry Christmas all!

We certainly do care about each other! May this be the happiest Christmas yet of many more to come.

Bit of a Christmas miracle. One of my older students cancelled her lesson today as she did not want to leave her house phone and computer. Her son and daughter in law are in Indonesia and she had not yet heard from them when she cancelled. She called me a little bit ago - the entire bunch of them were on the opposite side of a peninsula visiting another branch of the family when the tsunami hit. They are high and dry and safe.

Cranberry relish - done Rice Krem - in double boiler now Turkey for tomorrow thawed - done brocolli cut and ready to steam tomorrow - done Making progress! Too bad I drove 30 min to the barn to feed because today is the hands day off ( he has every Monday off and I take care of batching feed that day regularly) only to find out he moved his day off to Wednesday, he batched everything up, and no one told me. Now I get to drive down on what was supposed to be my second holiday day (because I was supposed to work today) and do it all over again.

Words fail.

LMAO! Hazards of raising a lap pup.

Can I have the little one?

I think you would like Carlos' story "Muscle Bear Santa" Randy!

What I don't understand is why the hell people can't just accept someone the way they are. You were born female, so what? You identify as male - more power to you.( And vice-versa if you were born male and identify female.) Honestly, i don't care male or female, that you are a good person is what matters to me, just as your choice of company in the bedroom makes no difference to me, as long as s/he treats you well.

Put him on. I will ask for you! I am not shy.

Enjoy! Is Mike still in bed? See if you can actually sleep some!

I just got what I think is the biggest compliment of my life! One of the neighbors stopped to say Merry Christmas as I was carrying out some trash. He was full of praise for my daughter, that she is a lovely lady and that I know how to raise children right!

Greener

Now children, Santa will know if you start fighting over your playthings! We all agreed plaid is Dughs. He is nice enough to share jamie.

Morning all. I think I need a new anti-virus on my computer, I have managed to catch one of the colds flying around the forum. And here I thought I was gonna manage a cold free Christmas for once! Why do they call it catching a cold? I damn sure did not try to catch it! IT caught me! Re opening gifts, doing family dinners etc, our gang approaches it flexibly. When we were growing up we went to Nan's (my paternal great grandmother). Huge family dinner followed by midnight mass, and then gift opening, Santa always came while we were at church. The little ones too small for church would bunk down in Nan's huge bed till the older ones got back and we would wake them. Then home, and repeat the process at Gram's (maternal grandma's). Gifts first then food started around noonish and we would finish the dishes in time to go home and crash. Each party had anywhere from 15 peeps and up depending on who was visiting the spouses families when. Now it is similar but on a much smaller scale as the families have fewer children and have scattered all over the country. We flex based on who needs to visit spouse families and meals, while still having all the traditional dishes are smaller. Used to be we store hopped looking for a turkey big enough to feed 20. Now its to find one small enough to feed 5 with moderate left overs. While I like a good turkey sandwich, there is a limit to how long I want a bird staring at me every time I open a fridge! Where ever and when ever you celebrate, I want all of you to know I love each and every one of you. Oh! And should you ever find yourself in NJ around the holidays (ANY holidays) know you all would be welcome at my table!)

Foie gras. Escargot are actually pretty good unless overcooked. Then they turn to rubber.

"O"? Shouldn't it go under "S"?

Hmmm. I am thinking on the lines "Oh shit, I have to read ALL of this?"

You know how to draw her in, Kitt!  I've been told I am good at stirring the pot too!

Make sure you send me a copy!

So are a lot of really good cheeses!

You can do this A! I am chilling waiting on my third ( and last) student till after Christmas. Wings brought her new pup with her so I am getting puppy snuggles!

Umm, what's the problem with smoked salmon? Tis delish!

Good morning Nick. Would have preferred to sleep in a bit, but was a pretty sunrise over our biggest pasture and the day is full of promise. Have a great day!