The GUILD 7-4-2002 Happy Independence Day

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

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[mountaineer]

T, I think that McGowan character is in front of Chels, while the ever-present Ian is to her left. Don't leave home without him, I guess.

JL - I've already posted my question to the Bent One regarding AIDS. It was something to the effect of "Mr. Clinton, isn't the best way to avoid contracting AIDS not emulating your promiscuous lifestyle?"

[retrokitten]

< blush > Thanks, guys! I am glad you like it. It's hard to take a bad picture there. If anyone has never been out to see Mt. Rushmore, I highly recommend going. They remodeled the whole complex recently (I think about 5 years ago) and you seem to be able to get closer to the monument then in the past.

At night time they do have a presentation about the 4 presidents and at the end everyone sings the Star Spangled Banner while the monument is slowly lit. After that the ranger invites any veterns in the audience to come down to the stage to retire the colors. It's a very moving ceremony. It's a beautiful part of the country, too, with so much history. I bet the homeschoolers out there would get so much out of a trip to the Black Hills.

P.S. the pot roast in the dining room is fantastic ;-)

[Teacup]

OH!!! So the "unidentified companion" is Ian? LOL,LOL, I guess he's been demoted by the press to just an unidentified companion. HA!

Bill Clinton is scheduled to appear on MTV to discuss the global AIDS epidemic. Oh Pleasezzz go away!

[lodwick]

FOF - right. You may cause the reader to foul his monitor. Good job. Thanks.

[mountaineer]

I decided to start a separate thread on x42's MTV/AIDS appearance, here.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

NEWS FLASH:

Why did America's Skank get married at Midnight July 4th? It is now known that the Skank's married boyfriend's divorce was final at 11:59 pm on July 3rd. Not that the Skank was trying to rub anything in the ex-wife's face or anything.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I found this on my Guild Recipe file. I think it's from LBGA. I need to try this soon, it looks scrumptious.

LUAU SAUCE:
2 - 4 /12 oz. jars baby food (apples or peaches)
1/3 cup catsup
1/3 cup vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper

I parboil the ribs in the sauce and then baste them on the grill until they are tender. On the 4th of July
weekends, I feed multitudes with them and everyone comes back every year for my ribs. ;-)

[Timeout]

I'm in pain. The men outdid themselves today. They went fishing last weekend and caught a mess of snapper and trout. So they set up the fryer on the back deck today and fried up the biggest pile of fish you ever saw. They BBQ'd ribs, too. And cheesy garlic grits. And salad and bread and.... I'll be back later. Got to lie on the couch for a while.

If you're home tonight, you might want to check out the George Washington special on PBS. Supposed to be terrific.

[Endeavor]

Thanks for the heads up on GW tonite. Hope your pain subsides pronto.

[Nea Wood]

America's Skank got married...

Gee, I wonder if she shaved her armpits for the occasion? :-)

[Iowa Granny]

Back from the Parades. The Golden Elephant has returned to his "home" in the flower bed beside the front door.

At best estimate, I threw at least $120 of saltwater taffy into the crowds today. 3 Parades.

We're taking off for a few days tomorrow. I need to get the laundry done up. Back later.

[mountaineer]

I have made the Luau sauce for other cuts of pork, as I'm not a real ribs fan - absolutely delicious!

[Timeout]

Here's George Will's take on the George Washington special tonight:

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/st ory.hts/editorial/1481633

[lodwick]

That reads yummy.
For some reason, I've never acquired a taste for ribs.
I think it's cause the working and gnawing at them, exceeds the reward.But, there's others down here who'd slit your throat for a good rib platter.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

You have to pressure cook or parboil them first. Then the meat will fall right off the bone.

[lodwick]

That must be the key C - here they go directly to the grill, and for me it's worse than eating corn, directly off the cob.
Some things are best left for the privacy of one's own bathtub.

[Iowa Granny]

Somehow the image of you nawing on Roasting ears and ribs in the privacy of your bathroom just has me in stitches. Sorry.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

You should see Greta Van Susteren tonight, bless her heart. Looks like the FOX makeup artists have the night off.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

When boiling corn on the cob, add sugar to the water.

And that is your Martha Stewart helpful hint of the day.

[lodwick]

Good Great to see ya - sounds like you had an elephantine day today. Good job with the parades - thank you for all your conservative efforts. You've got regular mail regarding same. Thanks, Jim Back to the bathtub.