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In that it appears that the Monster Thread has died a quiet but noble death, I propose that this thread take it's place. Hopefully, it shall contain all that was good about the Monster Thread -- a thread of peace and tranquility, of humor/humour, wit, satire,and silliness. It was an oasis from all the troubling news that is all too real in the world "beyond the horizon". It provided all who came a cool drink of water and a momentary respite.

Personally, the Monster Thread was a place where I could wish you all a peaceful good night, or greet you with a smile and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

We cannot recreate the Monster Thread, just like it is not possible to recreate the original Woodstock. It is something that just happened, with no overt plan, no rhyme or reason. Yet, in my honest and sincere opinion, it served a valuable purpose for our community. Friendships were made in this thread, and only concerns and worries were lost, albeit momentarily.

Thus, I propose that this thread inherit all the good qualities of the Monster Thread, and, as the Phoenix before it, rise out of the ashes of technological "flames". I would also propose that the Shangri-la clubhouse have no leader (sorry Kosh for your one-term in office postion). Let it be free to wander where it might go, free from the talk of more serious and relevant matters that have their open debates in all the other threads.

RIP Monster Thread. You were of, by and for the people of ehMacLand.

In the words of William Wordsworth

"What though the radiance which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower;

We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be."

[ February 15, 2004, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Dr.G. ]
 
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#83,322 ·
Unbuttered it is John,

forgot to mention, I have it either with or without nuts (walnuts) in it - I'll set aside a slice of each.

Anyone else?
With walnuts for me, Bill, but with nothing on it. Love this sort of bread with some milk.
 
#83,323 ·
Unbuttered it is John,

forgot to mention, I have it either with or without nuts (walnuts) in it - I'll set aside a slice of each.

Anyone else?
With walnuts for me too!! Jean says it's great bread, and with walnuts, even better!!
Must get her to make some during the cooler days of fall/winter. She makes a soda bread that we enjoy often (w/different flours, flax, and etc.).
 
#83,324 ·
Yes, the zucchini bread is very popular - my daughter and my son were here over the long week-end, & both went home with a loaf and a jar of zucchini relish.

Nan, my better half, has a hard time keeping up with the demand. I had to buy some extra zucchini as our home grown stock quickly vanished.

We also BBQ the zucchini, - cut into slices lengthwise, coat with oil,salt,pepper and lots of garlic, cook over low heat until tender/soft then sprinkle with paramesan cheese, serve while hot. :D
 
#83,325 ·
Yes, the zucchini bread is very popular - my daughter and my son were here over the long week-end, & both went home with a loaf and a jar of zucchini relish.

Nan, my better half, has a hard time keeping up with the demand. I had to buy some extra zucchini as our home grown stock quickly vanished.

We also BBQ the zucchini, - cut into slices lengthwise, coat with oil,salt,pepper and lots of garlic, cook over low heat until tender/soft then sprinkle with paramesan cheese, serve while hot. :D
Back when I had a geodesic domed greenhouse, I grew zucchini the size of my upper arm. I would go around giving them away to neighbors I had so many. Loved the way you cook them in the aforementioned recipe. This is how I cooked/served them as well. :love2:
 
#83,326 ·
Back when I had a geodesic domed greenhouse, I grew zucchini the size of my upper arm. I would go around giving them away to neighbors I had so many. Loved the way you cook them in the aforementioned recipe. This is how I cooked/served them as well. :love2:
The zucchinis available in the stores here are about the size of small cucumbers!! I too, remember the days when you could get the large ones - slice and fry, or stuff and bake. You can't do either with these little ones.
 
#83,327 ·
The zucchinis available in the stores here are about the size of small cucumbers!! I too, remember the days when you could get the large ones - slice and fry, or stuff and bake. You can't do either with these little ones.
I had one zucchini that I let grow to the size of my leg (from the knee down). I made a zucchini boat, cutting it in half and filling one half with meat and sauce and cheese, and the other half with various cooked veggies. Served 10 people and there was a bit left over for me the next day.
 
#83,328 ·
Time to call it a night. The Fall semester starts tomorrow morning at 7AM, so I have to be up and about then. See you all tomorrow. Paix, mes amis.
 
#83,330 ·
Hello Shang!

Busy day for many, including me.

It was the resident teen's Last First Day at (grade) school today - Grade 12. My how fast they grow.
Morning, Kim. Yes, it is an amazing contrast in looks/attitude/abilities in one's child in that span of time. Kudos to you for being such a good mom to help raise such a fine young lady. :clap::clap:
 
#83,331 ·
Morning all. My semester starts in about 5 minutes, so I shall have coffee ready for you and a buffet-style breakfast when you rise to face the new day. Enjoy.
 
#83,332 ·
Forgot that today is an OtHD day ............... so I shall take the time to make a fine breakfast for us all. Grading is slow this early in the morning.
 
#83,336 ·
Morning Marc, Don, John et al. Up early so I could use a gallon of the stuff today. Was strange to read of the shooting and fire attempt at the PQ campaign headquaters....hope it isn't a vision of things to come, and also Windsor will spend up to $10 million to get some of the world swimming championships ..... And I thought FINA was running out of gas.....
 
#83,337 ·
Morning, Don, John, Sonal and Rp. Coffee coming right up.
 
#83,339 ·
Afternoon all. A fine day here with 20C temps and a light ocean breeze to keep the doxies cool as they sleep out on the back deck.
 
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