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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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There's still lots of rain in the extended forecast here, but that could change -- hope not though, as we're heading to downtown Vancouver and our pre-Christmas stay soon, and could do without the hassles of cold and "white stuff" for our trip & stay. Time will tell - keeping some fingers crossed!! :)
Well, we knew it had to come at some point here in St.John's. Will gas up and start up my snow blower tomorrow afternoon just to get ready for Sat/Sun. We shall see.
 
#85,842 ·
Just 4:04 PM here, time for a break - a cup of coffee would be great, Still have some homemade "Mexican Style" cornbread left. Anyone?

It's 5° at the moment but that will soon drop, the sun is just starting to dip over the horizon and the cats want in. Have to think about what to have for supper. BBQ'd some spicy Italian sausages last week - may have couple left in the freezer.

I guess there's still a chance we will get more of the white stuff before Christmas - With the weather patterns changing, it seems we get most of our winter allotment early in the new year.
 
#85,843 ·
Just 4:04 PM here, time for a break - a cup of coffee would be great, Still have some homemade "Mexican Style" cornbread left. Anyone?

It's 5° at the moment but that will soon drop, the sun is just starting to dip over the horizon and the cats want in. Have to think about what to have for supper. BBQ'd some spicy Italian sausages last week - may have couple left in the freezer.

I guess there's still a chance we will get more of the white stuff before Christmas - With the weather patterns changing, it seems we get most of our winter allotment early in the new year.
Hi Bill. I have a 'beef & veggie' soup on the go for dinner today, some of that cornbread would sure go well with it - thanks for the offer!! :D
I can relate to your comments about changing weather patterns ... but for us, we often see some snow before Christmas, and then after Christmas, it gets mild until the time spring is supposed to spring, and doesn't!! That was sure not the case when I was a teen and delivering newspapers in Vancouver -- pushing my bike through the snow!! :(

We just came in from our 'break' out on the balcony -- enjoyed the last of our eggnog, with (almost) the last of our rum. Fresh (and damp-cool) out there, nice aroma of the soup doing its thing inside!! It will definitely warm us up come dinner time!!

Cheers!!
 
#85,844 ·
Hi John
Eggnog & rum - a perfect warming & relaxing mix. I used to enjoy Eggnog a lot at this time of the year, unfortunately it's way too rich/sweet for me now, sends my blood sugar level into orbit.

I can still suffer a little bit of rum though! :D


Soup sounds good, do you blend it up or keep it in chunks like a thin stew?
 
#85,845 ·
Hi John
Eggnog & rum - a perfect warming & relaxing mix. I used to enjoy Eggnog a lot at this time of the year, unfortunately it's way too rich/sweet for me now, sends my blood sugar level into orbit. I can still suffer a little bit of rum though! :D Soup sounds good, do you blend it up or keep it in chunks like a thin stew?
The eggnog was a one-time "too rich & sweet" treat for me too .. my doctor would not be impressed!! :)
For the soup - yes, "chunks like a thin stew" - starting with a stock I had made a while ago and had frozen. And this time, we're going to cook and add some (store-bought) perogies before serving.
 
#85,846 ·
Just 4:04 PM here, time for a break - a cup of coffee would be great, Still have some homemade "Mexican Style" cornbread left. Anyone?

It's 5° at the moment but that will soon drop, the sun is just starting to dip over the horizon and the cats want in. Have to think about what to have for supper. BBQ'd some spicy Italian sausages last week - may have couple left in the freezer.

I guess there's still a chance we will get more of the white stuff before Christmas - With the weather patterns changing, it seems we get most of our winter allotment early in the new year.
Count me in on that cornbread, Bill.

We too are preparing for the "white stuff" this weekend. :(
 
#85,847 ·
John, I love egg nog, but I hear your concerns.

Now, when it comes to home made soup, count me in.
 
#85,848 ·
I agree Marc - John, soup is a natural for this colder weather.

My wife bought a super blender at COSTCO last year and has been making what she calls "Bottom of the Frig" soup. (Sounds wonderful eh!)

Basically she takes leftover veggies and blends them with beef or chicken broth and various spices (sometimes curry, sometimes chilies or peppers).

The blender is so fast & powerful it turns everything into a thick creamy soup, it even gets quite hot in the process! We add meats later and simmer before serving. Made a spicy "Pea Soup with ham" recently and a Broccoli & cheese before that.

Eliminates the lonely leftovers in the frig.
 
#85,849 ·
I agree Marc - John, soup is a natural for this colder weather.

My wife bought a super blender at COSTCO last year and has been making what she calls "Bottom of the Frig" soup. (Sounds wonderful eh!)

Basically she takes leftover veggies and blends them with beef or chicken broth and various spices (sometimes curry, sometimes chilies or peppers).

The blender is so fast & powerful it turns everything into a thick creamy soup, it even gets quite hot in the process! We add meats later and simmer before serving. Made a spicy "Pea Soup with ham" recently and a Broccoli & cheese before that.

Eliminates the lonely leftovers in the frig.
Interesting. I do something similar with veggies that are a bit past their prime in a stir fry with my special sauce. :love2:
 
#85,850 ·
Time to call it a night. Want to take the doxies out back and watch for meteorites. See you all at the TGIF Breakfast. Paix, mes amis.
 
#85,852 ·
Night Marc, it has been so socked in with cloud cover for days now it is unlikely we will see any shooting stars. Good luck with searching for them at your side of the country.
Morning, Don. No need to search for them ........... all I did was to lay out on a blanket on my back deck and look eastward. Saw lots of them, with a few real streakers.
 
#85,853 ·
Morning all. I shall start to prepare our TGIF Breakfast so that it is ready when you rise to face the new day. Enjoy.
 
#85,854 ·
Morning Marc, a nice warm morning here for a change. Just finished up SAP for the day with a video on a new Radio Flyer car, a crow feeding a dog and cat and 22 Cases of Christmas Apathy - ♪ It’s the most apathetic time of the year ♪.

Met three friends at the casino yesterday afternoon for a Christmas drink. Spent an enjoyable couple of hours playing remember when, then called Ann to pick me up. While waiting the 15 minutes it would take her to arrive, I tossed a twenty into a KENO slot machine. Nothing. So thought, what the heck, I brought a hundred with me, I will try again. Two draws later I had $712. Played off the $12, cashed in my ticket and came home $660 richer. just in time for Christmas.
 
#85,855 ·
Afternoon, Don. Send some warm weather this way. A chilly and breezy -1C.
 
#85,856 ·
Up to 0C, our high for the day. Still, sunshine helped give the doxies time to run about the back yard.
 
#85,857 ·
Nearing 4PM High Tea. Cold enough here for hot tea. Anyone interested?
 
#85,858 ·
Working on getting the house ready for the holidays

Finished setting up the tree and decorating it (my job this year). Have a lot of old decorations at the bottom of the bin - stuff we usually don't use anymore but still hang onto - old memories. We use an artificial tree these days, all the trees I planted years ago are now way too big and I don't want to cut down a 30' tree just to take the top off.

The sky has clouded over, temp now 4.5°, better than expected. EC predicts light snow/rain /freezing rain for tomorrow

Think I might take an early break - coffee & fruit cake anyone?
 
#85,859 ·
Nearing 4PM High Tea. Cold enough here for hot tea. Anyone interested?
Sounds good Marc ... just got back from my barber, some nice hot tea will be perfect to help take the chill off from the lost hair!! :D

Then our leftover beef & veggie soup, with more perogies for dinner. Looking forward to such - we sure enjoyed the first course yesterday.

Hope the day's treating you, and everyone well.
 
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