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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[Calpernia]

I am unfortunately receiving a DNS attack through IE. I just switched to another browser.

Why on earth I would be targetted for a DNS is beyond me.

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, no. :( I don't like to think about the turkey before it ever got to the grocery store.

hehe ! Hey, no sweat ! That there is 'Stars', one of the Turkeys pardoned yesterday by President Bush !! :O)

[MeekOneGOP]

Yes, they are big alright. I am keeping the ones that I think I may use again. Those 'RAT Prez candidates and Soros, etc. It'll save the time of double-work later when/if I do use them - very likely over the next year too, I'd say ! ...

I appreciate your help getting started on the PD software, and the other help you've sent since then.

[The Thin Man]

I kind of like your hostess graphic. It shows what you *really* think of your 'sistahs' and of yourself. :-)

dansy: violent
Aqua: whiner
dutchess: absent-minded
Freezie: gluttonous
Lori: egotistical
Billie: cheerful

Disclaimer: This is strictly Billie's opinion. I hold all the hostesses in the highest esteem and disagree with all the descriptions, especially the one about Billie being cheerful. :-)

[FreeTheHostages]

THANKS!

[FreeTheHostages]

This is strictly Billie's opinion. I hold all the hostesses in the highest esteem and disagree with all the descriptions, especially the one about Billie being cheerful. :-)

oooh, ya gonna get it now!

[Billie]

LOL! How long did you work on this one, T Man? :)

[Billie]

You are welcome! I like BOTH of those red plaids!

[The Thin Man]

oooh, ya gonna get it now!

But, why? I was just defending the honor of our lovely hostesses against Billie's mocking portrayal. :-)

I'm going to break up this 'sisterhood' even if it kills me...........and it probably will!

[Aquamarine]

This is such a fun and sweet hostess graphic!

We're celebrating Thanksgiving a day early (tomorrow) since Mr. A has to work on Thanksgiving Day. Things are pretty hectic around here...will try to come back later if I can.

[Aquamarine]

I see where you called me a whiner, you know that's the same as calling me a dimocrat don't you? You're gettin in deep here! :)

[The Thin Man]

Just getting back at you because again I didn't receive your Thanksgiving invitation. The last couple of years I thought it was just an oversight, but it finally occurs to me that it might be intentional. I just don't understand..........it can't be anything I've done or said. :-)

[Aquamarine]

Now, I am having 2 Christmas contest threads this December. I have decided so. Now, the precise nature of the contests is a very closely held secret. (Read: I'm still thinking . . . .)

That sounds like fun Free. Your contest threads are always spectacular! Can't wait! :)

[The Thin Man]

I see where you called me a whiner, you know that's the same as calling me a dimocrat don't you? You're gettin in deep here! :)

This is not going as planned, lol. You were supposed to turn on Billie, not me! :-(

[FreeTheHostages]

bttt

go get 'em!

[knighthawk]

I bet you are all very busy to get things prepared for Thursday. We don't have Thanksgiving over here, but I'll think of you all!

[FreeTheHostages]

Just getting back at you because again I didn't receive your Thanksgiving invitation. The last couple of years I thought it was just an oversight, but it finally occurs to me that it might be intentional. I just don't understand..........it can't be anything I've done or said. :-)

Is that what this is all about? Well, The Thin Man, that's quite simple. You didn't get an invite because it's simply assumed, without the need for invitation, that the turkey is *always* invited to the table.

Billie, shall I sharpen the knives?

[Billie]

But, why? I was just defending the honor of our lovely hostesses against Billie's mocking portrayal. :-)

I'm going to break up this 'sisterhood' even if it kills me...........and it probably will!

Oh Good Grief :)

Aqua says - in post #50 following your #49.....:

This is such a fun and sweet hostess graphic!

Gosh, that was whiny, Aqua. LOL

[The Thin Man]

Is that what this is all about? Well, The Thin Man, that's quite simple. You didn't get an invite because it's simply assumed, without the need for invitation, that the turkey is *always* invited to the table.

Billie, shall I sharpen the knives?

LOL! There's nothin' left for me to say............ except I'm telling LadyX on you!

[Billie]

Thanks, Aqua. Know you'll be having a great dinner tomorrow, and you'll probably enjoy the leftovers Thursday even more! :)