A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-05-06...Some 'Finest' Excuses

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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"Top SIX Reasons Why I Don't Have
a Really Neat Post For Today"
(Sorry, couldn't come up with 10 this time.)

 6.  I have taken pity on Santa's poor reindeer and decided to knit sweaters and matching booties for ALL
of them.






 5.  I simply cannot pass up a 75% off sale and am attempting to buy up every last roll of leftover Christmas gift wrap in the Central Valley.






 4.  I am helping Chachi (who made out like a bandit this Christmas) write his 'thank you' notes....and he is VERY long-winded.






 3.  I am still checking into becoming a temporary resident of New York so the next time The Mayor runs for office, I can vote for him!







 2.  I am learning how to grow pineapples for Wolfie's pies. Only the best for our Wolfie! :-)






 1. And, the number one reason I have nothing to post today is because.........(drum roll.....)......Santa brought me the fifth and final chapter in the Myst computer game series, "Myst V - End of Ages". I have been deeply immersed in the puzzles and awesome graphics and music - to the exclusion of EVERYTHING else. (IMO, it is the best computer game series ever created - bar none!) :-)

And that's the truth!!!

John's Two Cents will return next Thursday.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 1-02-06 Military Monday 1-03-06 Words in Reprise 1-04-06 Words in Reprise Cont.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[dutchess]

Actually I've never had pineapple pie...hate to say these I've NEVER IN MY LIFE BAKED A PIE. Love to cook but have never really "done desserts" (to dad and Mr. D's dismay :o) You could post the recipe and I could try (hint hint) as I do love pineapple!

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'll take one of those hugs too brotha

Anything for *you*, cute stuff!

(and a slice of that pineapple pie....

No! LOL!

I'll be back later......we'll talk. Maybe you can convince wolfie to part with a bit of his pie. : )

[Diver Dave]

Great Pledge Graphic, MB. A Been there - done that moment, huh?

'Finest' Excuses? We don't need no excuses. They all sound like legit 'reasons'.

[Diver Dave]

A great picture of your mum and dad and you. Such warm smiles.
Will continue to lift you and your dad in prayer.

[Diver Dave]

Actually working outside installing 205 feet of gutter. Rainy and 36 right now supposed to turn to snow and 28 tomorrow.

Get you mind outta the gutter... sorry, couldn't resist.

Our storms have stopped and the grass dried out enough for Christian to mow Poppy's lawn today.

[Mama_Bear]

You could post the recipe and I could try (hint hint) as I do love pineapple!

Pineapple Pie (Two crust)

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
3/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon white sugar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a meduim saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, pineapple with juice, and lemon juice. Cook over meduim heat, stirring constantly until thickened, then allow to boil 1 minute. Cool slightly and pour mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Cover with top crust and seal around edges. Make a few steam vents in crust, then brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Place in preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Serve chilled, or at room temperature (I prefer room temperature). Store pie in the refrigerator. This pie is good ala mode.

It couldn't be easier.....(and, don't tell anyone, but sometimes I use those pre-made pie crusts in the freezer section of the grocery store....they are good and they make it REALLY quick and easy!).

[Mama_Bear]

A Been there - done that moment, huh?

Yes, indeed. :-)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi everybody.

It's a fine thread, Lori. :-)

Hugs.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks, Victoria. What sweet little bears!

Hugs backatcha!

[Victoria Delsoul]

:-)

[The Mayor]

That's OK DD.... I was in the gutter all day.

I have been waiting to see you and Thank You for the beautiful coin!
Man, we have to do something like that for our Veterans in our church.

Thank You kind Sir, and Thank You for your Service to our Country!

[Kate of Spice Island]

I saw your family pic...

Hugs and prayers for you and dad.

[Mama_Bear]

It's TGIF at the Finest
Come on over!

[scubachick]

Hmmmph! I'm only looking out for Jeffrey's feelings! LOL I know you will finish it. . .right about the time I finish my Thanksgiving cross-stitch from 2001! lol

[Mama_Bear]

Yep. Well, I like to take my time and do things well. ;-)