Posted on 12/09/2003 4:57:45 AM PST by carlo3b
MY TRUE STORY OF SANTA AND A REAL CHRISTMAS TALE..'Twas the Eve before Christmas when Carlo was wee
and the house was all decorated with garland and a Christmas treeI heard the older kids joking that Santa wasn't true
and I had to find out for myself before I turned blueNot a sound, not a light not even the Fridge made a noise
This was one frightening night with a chore I had to find out who brought us those toysso now it was the night before Christmas and it was oh so dark, that I couldn't see
not a creature was stirring in my house, well, except just little ole me.things weren't adding up and I suspected that just wasn't right
because I had seen a Santa smoking a cigar not a pipeand I had seen my aunt talking to a clerk about buying a sled, I just knew was for me
and was fit and determined to see her put it under our treeI climbed from my bed and slid onto the cold cold floor
and squeezed my eyes shut as I slowly opened my squeaky doorI checked out the milk and sesame cookies that were still on the table
and not a drop of milk was missing I now was convinced it was only a fableThen suddenly, without a warning I heard banging and chatter
I ran to the pantry widow to look out at the light pole to see what looked like a ladderMuch to my surprise and with mouth in a gasp and with my wondering eyes did I see
I was so frightened that I almost did pee, there was a shadowy figure on that pole looking back at meIf he was in Red, I couldn't tell, there was a moon but it didn't really matter
It didn't look like he had a sack or a sleigh and what in the world was he doing on a ladderI could barely move and could hardly breath
he looked as if he was getting ready to leaveI thought to myself now I've really screwed up big time he was leaving the pole
and this must be what happens to kids that don't believe in Santa and end up with just coal
As he reached the ground and turned and looked back at me,
and with the pull of a switch, the fridge started to purr, and the Christmas lights went on, on our treeas quick as a flash I dashed from the pantry and into my bed
and I heard whispering and noises and pulled the covers up over my headI said a prayer to the Baby Jesus that if I would be a good boy
if he could cut me some slack and leave me just one little toyand Before I knew it Christmas morning had arrived
sunshine filled my room, my eyes bolted open and I thanked God I survivedWith foreboding and gloom I peeked at the table, and saw the empty milk glass and plates
I next ran to the living room and saw under the tree a red bike and new skatesStanding next to our Tree was my smiling aunt and uncle
I closed my eyes and gave thanks and that all was still wellSoooo if someone tells you that the Christmas Santa's not right
ask them if they ever peeked out the window on cold Christmas Eve nightMany Christmas eves have passed since I saw Him that night
it was Believing in Jesus and Christmas is what is true and is rightAnd with faith in my heat and from me and my family with cheer
We wish everyone a ..
Merry Christmas and to all a Happy New Year
Yes indeed there is, send me your address and I will send you mine for a check. I will ship it out today, so you will have it in plenty of time for Christmas.. Thank you so much for your support.. but you will love this book, read the reviews you FReepers are a riot and the recipe names are enough to bust a gut laughing... Merry Christmas.. :)
Since this took place in Chicago, is this now referred to as The North Pole?
Bob, this is a bone warming dinner.. and one that I know you will enjoy.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!Not for the faint of heart, or fainting women... this is definitely a Guy thing! Yehaaaaaaaaaaa!
TEXAS PARTY TIME 5 ALARM CHILI
1) In large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown half the meat; pour off fat. Remove meat.
- 2 1/2 lb Lean ground chuck
- 1 lb Lean ground pork
- 1 cup Finely chopped onion
- 4 med. Garlic cloves; finely chopped.
- 1 can Beer (12 oz.), not necessarily your favorite.. whew
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce, or 3 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cups Water
- 3 Tbs. Chili powder
- 1 Tbs. Red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbs. Ground cumin
- 2 Tbs. Beef flavor instant bouillon (or 6 cubes)
- 2 tsp Oregano leaves
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco (or any good hot sauce will do) ,to taste
- 1 tsp Flour
- 1 tsp Cornmeal
- 1 Tbs. Warm water
2) Brown remaining meat; pour off all fat except 2 Tbs..
3) Add onion, garlic; cook and stir until tender.
4) Add meat and remaining ingredients except flour, cornmeal and warm water. Mix well.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer covered 2 hours.
5) Stir together flour and cornmeal; add warm water. Mix well. Stir into chili mixture.
Cook covered 20 minutes longer.
Serve hot. Makes 2 quarts.
Crackpot Crockpot Chili
Brown ground beef, drain. Sauté onions and pepper until soft. Add all ingredients to crockpot. Mix well.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
this is definitely a Guy thing! Yehaaaaaaaaaaa!
Carlo, can I add some habeñero peppers to give this a little kick? ;)
Shazzam..can you add some habeñero peppers??? Yahoo!! my kind of woman.. if you do I'll be there to eat it.. Bwhahahahhahahahah
Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies
1) Beat butter and shortening thoroughly with an electric mixer or pastry cutter.
2) Add sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt and mix until well combined.
3) Beat in egg and vanilla then as much flour as you can with the electric mixer.
4) Stir in the remaining flour.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour;
5) Split the dough in 1/2 and roll one half at a time.
Cut out with a cookie cutter. Keep the piece you aren't using in the fridge.
6) Bake at 325 degrees F, on ungreased cookie sheets for about 7 to 8 minutes, until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned (careful not to over cook).
Makes 36 cookies.
Sugar Cookie Icing
1) In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
2) Add the corn syrup and almond extract; mix well. If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup.
Divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.
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