A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-25-03....Countdown to the Holidays

Billie

[Billie]

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

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Last year, about this time, we asked for help from our readers in guest-writing a holiday thread, because it gets very hectic for most of us from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. Your response warmed our hearts; it was such a big help to us, as Dansangel, daisyscarlett, and I were the only ones preparing the daily threads at this time last year. (Mama_Bear was taking care of the weekends, then as now, but was on a temporary 'leave' from the daily presentations. Dutchess joined us the first of the year, and Aquamarine and FreeTheHostages began preparing their own layouts and presentations later.)

Once again, if any of you would like to contribute an idea, or write an entire Holiday thread, please let us know as quickly as possible. The schedule for December is filled, for the most part, but some changes could be made to replace a regular feature with a special one if you would like to share your ideas with us.

Two days til' Thanksgiving....still time to try some great recipes for the big dinner. Last year, we featured FR's own chef, carlo3b, the day before Thanksgiving, and he was gracious enough to share some of his favorite holiday foods, including:

"Old Fashion New England Roasted Turkey"
(Orange-Maple Marinated)

"Turkey Stuffing a la Crockpot"

"Holiday Golden Apples and Yams"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Carlo3b - Dad, Chef, Author"

In the above link to last year's thread are many more recipes sprinkled throughout the comments. You might ask Temple Owl and his wife about the "Holiday Golden Apples and Yams" - they couldn't wait to try them!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving, and remember our men and women in uniform who are risking their lives so that we will always have our freedom to be thankful for.

"To God who gives our daily bread
A thankful song we raise,
And pray that he who sends us food
May fill our hearts with praise."

~ Thomas Tallie (1505 - 1585) ~

Thirty days til' Christmas. Got your shopping done yet? :) Tree decorated, lights up, baking done, silver polished, Christmas china out? Uh-huh, me, too. LOL.

Here are links to some of the special Christmas threads we presented last year. With thanks to our guest-writers, the days between Thanksgiving and the New Year were filled with the spirit of Christmas and love.

Gingerbread House Contest (FreeTheHostages)

Holiday Top Ten List Contest (FreeTheHostages)

What Christmas Means to Me (Various Freepers)

Places in the Heart (Molly Pitcher)

Christmas Pets (Billie)

Profile of IssaquahKing (Libertina and Dansangel)

Christmas Music (Aquamarine and Daisyscarlett)

'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Daisyscarlett)

Merry Christmas (Daisyscarlett)

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 11-24-03 Military Monday

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[Billie]

What kind of pies? Pumpkin, I'll bet. And maybe Pecan?

[Feiny]

Alrighty then....it will have to be a Christmas dinner though. I didn't order one in time for Thanksgiving.

[Billie]

It has mysteriously disappeared when placed in my vicinity.

Sincerely,

The Avowedly Gluttonous Freezie

LOL!

(And Thanks, John - for the Spell, Preview, Post options - in that order. It's more comfortable.) :)

[Billie]

Alrighty then....it will have to be a Christmas dinner though.

You got it. :)

[Billie]

Alrighty then....it will have to be a Christmas dinner though.

You got it. :)

[Diver Dave]

You're stuttering again Billie.

[Diver Dave]

What kind of pies? Pumpkin, I'll bet. And maybe Pecan?

Traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin and traditional family chocolate creme. :)
Wish someone besides me liked pecan. :(

[Billie]

You're stuttering again Billie.

LOL. Think we can get a cure for that? Now that WOULD be neat, wouldn't it?! "Sorry, you have already posted that comment." LOL!

[Billie]

Oh, I like the traditional chocolate creme! I like pecan, but would probably pick the chocolate if given the choice! :)

[dutchess]

Hi lovely sistahs and finest friends. FINALLY, found an internet cafe...have only a minute but wanted to stop in and say hi. Lovely job today Billie....

Beautiful tropical weather, great food and company. Am celebrating the big 50 tomorrow tandem parasailing with Mr. D. Thanksgiving doing a sailboat sunset dinner cruise. LIFE IS GOOD! (especially since we heard it is frigid and actually snowed in Ohio yesterday...uck!) Will check in tomorrow.

[Billie]

I miss you very much, dutchess! Hope that your week is just wonderful though!

[lonestar]

Ya'll are cute today!

[Billie]

Thanks, lonestar. Know you like puppy legs, but these little chicks' legs are pretty cute. :)

[WVNan]

Hi Billie! Where has everyone been since 7:00? I hate coming into an empty room. I love the hostess graphic. Very cute.

[jwfiv]

Miss Billie...checking in at the end of a long day, but not as long as some have been..just gotta tell ya how cute those little heralding angel chicks are...(and how wonderful the rest of the thread)...)

Freeper chicks rule.

[dansangel]

Come join the humpday fun over HERE!

:-)

[Billie]

Good morning, Nan - am sorry I didn't get back here last night to say goodnight. Some days are just that way, and know you understand. :)

Hope that you and your family have a most wonderful Thanksgiving - I'm so glad you stopped in.

[Billie]

Miss Billie...checking in at the end of a long day, but not as long as some have been..just gotta tell ya how cute those little heralding angel chicks are...(and how wonderful the rest of the thread)...)

Freeper chicks rule.

:)

Thank you. :) I've been missing you and your smile-making posts, Johnny Mac! Hope your Thanksgiving is the best!