au revoir mon cher Angelique

A heavy heart | Sept 28 2002 | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

au revoir mon cher Angelique

I have the truly sad and unenviable task of reporting the loss of a gentle lamb, and fierce patriot, our own dear girl, Angelique.
Simple words cannot express the profound loss I feel. To say I have lost one of my closest and dearest friends would be to betray my own feelings, I adored this girl. Her warm sweet childlike voice, contrasted with her signature feisty repartee, and unbridled humor made her a one-of-a-kind treasure. Her combative defense of her deeply held convictions, crossed many a sword with the best of her friends including yours truly, and her few if any enemies. She was a model Mother, daughter, sister, friend, patriotic American, Franco-American and staunch defender of the principals of a Free Republic, and above all FreeRepublic itself. Angelique said what she believed, with straight talk, a savvy humor and wit, but at times with a velvet sledgehammer ....tears, that was our darling French pastry.
Pray for our sweet girl, as I will, in hopes that she has found comfort and peace in His waiting arms.
pour toujours,  mon cher Angel,  with love......... Carlo
 

[carlo3b]

To those of you who had the pleasure of her friendship truly enjoyed a unique experience, mixed with laughs, tears, love and fire. I can't tell you what an empty space she has left, one that will never be filled, ever. To the Freepers that have not had the pleasure, I will endeavor to share with you some of her talents and glow with banter from our cookbook threads, a treasure trove of the essence of Angelique, and many of her dearest friends, for the benefit of her beloved FreeRepublic.

[Paul Atreides]

What happened?

[Bonaparte]

I am so, so sorry to hear this most unwelcome news, carlo. Angelique was a fighter, always first to wade into the fray. A great loss for conservatism, and an even greater one for you, my friend.

May God rest her soul.

[LBGA]

Did she pass away, or was she banned? It's hard to tell from some of the posts these days.

I remember siding with MadIvan when the two of them got into it about France vs England. Always fun to watch, she could add zest to any thread, but I didn't know her.

[carlo3b]

To: Floria_Tosca, Jellybean, Piasa
Freeper cookbook? No doubt, a tried and true recipe for flatulence

You sound like you are really into global warming. Please buy some Gax-X, and try to refrain from supplying the conservative folks here with your odiferous comments. If the next step is lighting a match, I suppose you are a real flamer!

129 Posted on 07/29/2001 17:28:36 PDT by Angelique
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[carlo3b]

Everyone.....Our dear friend passed recently from complications do to a series of debilitating causes, at the very least was cancer.

[Paul Atreides]

I am so sorry to hear that. I am trying to remember if I have spoken with her, on FR. The name sounds somewhat familiar.

[Carolina]

Oh, carlo. I am so sorry.

Rest in peace, Angelique. May angels greet you at your coming.

[LibKill]

Very sad. May she rest in peace.

The rest of us will have to try harder to make America truly the land of the FRee.

[Larry Lucido]

I didn't know Angelique, but you and she are in my prayers.

[big'ol_freeper]

Wow...what does one say? I have enjoyed her posts and fiestiness for so long. Its truly a shock. My prayers of course.

[carlo3b]

To: jellybean, lowbridge, SierraWasp, Carlo3b, Dan Quayle

It's good that you didn't find any (Russerts)!! If you look at lowbridge's post, you'll see that they have a lot of hair and bug eyes! They are good for roasting over the coals though. Be careful, they tend to be only half-baked!!

OK! OK! I am not going to do this half-baked! I noticed you had these russerts, er russets, and I have decided to share with you my recipe. I must tell you that ,umm, the latter group, do not know how to spell potato--must be a conservative thing!

FRENCH RUSSERT-POTATO-HEAD-SALAD HOLD THE MAYO!
Ingredients
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup olive oil
4 scallions, chopped finely, parts of greens included
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons drained capers

31/4 pounds of 21/2-inch-diameter red-skinned potatoes

Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and white pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water, according to lowbridge's instructions*, until just fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot. Place pot over low heat until liquid from potatoes evaporates, about 2 minutes. *

How to boil water by lowbridge:
Ingredients:
1 pot water (amount, according to your tastes)
Instructions:
Put water into empty pot.
Put pot of water on top of stove
Er, ah...

Cut warm potatoes into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Add to room temperature dressing, allowing the potatoes to absorb the dressing. Toss gently to coat. Let stand at least 1 hour at room temperature. Toss again and serve.

Presentation Put a Mr. Potato-Head in the center of the salad.

150 Posted on 07/30/2001 14:23:11 PDT by Angelique
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[Thebaddog]

Life is precious. Kick ass while you are here.

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

Thoughts and prayers are going out tonight.

[Siobhan]

I am so sorry to hear this. May eternal light shine upon her and may she rest in the peace of Christ.

[spectre]

Oh, carlo..this is so awful. Angelique was a person who stood by her convictions, and yes, we crossed swords on an issue or two, but she was very much the Lady and never held a grudge with me over it...She had a very beautiful name.

So sorry, Carlo..

sw

[Cicero]

May she rest in peace.

[carlo3b]

Paul, I know you must have, although those of us who have, surely got a laugh or gasp...LOL, but she enjoyed your posts and said so often.

[goodieD]

I"m very sorry to hear of this loss.. prayers and comfort go out to her family and friends.

[Howlin]

I'm sorry to hear this, carlo.