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August 23, 2006 - 10:40 AM
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I see the Value City people are coming to the board let me brace myself for those intellectual zingers they're about to throw at me. I just can’t compete with you intellectuals who quote from friends. Hilarious
I absolutely love this post. Oh please tell me the Grammer Hammer is watching.
Of course, I'm watching. And keeping my gloves on, biting my tongue, and working hard to restrain myself. >giggle< Just for laughs, though, I ran the virtual red pen over the initial quote in this missive!
I'm sure we wouldn't be able to read any of the post with all your red scribblings. Oy Vey!
Carole
August 23, 2006 - 10:40 AM
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I realize I am new to this board and that this post may be too bold, but I really want to say this. I read this board for a while before ever posting. There was a wonderful, witty spirit here. But, that spirit and many of those posters appear to be gone now.
I don't think Legendary is the whole problem. I think the attempted solution to Legendary is a good part of the problem. Legendary's first posts were aggressive, but she was, obviously, just having fun with it. IMO her sense of humor was inappropriate, but she meant no real harm. Insulted posters responded in kind. It was a game. Back and forth. A battle of wits. Then it was decided that, perhaps, Legendary was just lonely, and we should all be kind to her, no matter what she was posting. The worse she got, the better she was treated, and, eventually, it turned into her spitting in the face of posters, while others just stood by or appeared to take her side. It didn't work as a solution, and the most respected posters were left alone, when insulted, adding further insult.
MOO
As one of the insultees, I agree with your post wholeheartedly. I only had four cheeks to turn!
legendaryface
August 23, 2006 - 10:44 AM
What university are you moving to?
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August 23, 2006 - 10:45 AM
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do you have a good sangria recipe? i haven't made it since an ill-fated paella and sangria party a few years back......
In the big punch bowl combine:
3 oranges, finely sliced
4 lemons, finely sliced
4 limes, finely sliced
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. tequila
1 bottle dry white wine, chilled
1 bottle champagne, chilled
2 c. club soda
This is a yummy and powerful recipe!
Wow! Sounds fabulous. I think I need to organize a party just to try it out. In fact, I just had a brainstorm, I'm going to a party Saturday night and think I'll just bring some!!!!!! You are great, thanks for the idea.
You're so welcome. Let me know how you like it (if you can remember that is)! LOL
SisterZip73
August 23, 2006 - 10:46 AM
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"And I have to chime in to appologize to legendary and everyone here. I had read to the end of things when I made my comments a page or two back, but it was well after she had already started to make nice and Ijust missed it. (thats what happens when you skim too much )
The class structure in the country is the one thing that gets my goat every time and I over reacted, as usual!
Welcome, legendary, and please accept my sincerest "I'm sorry".
SIS"
Heya SisterZip,
While I applaud you and the others who are "playing nice" with the face now I do hope you all are not kidding yourselves. Face has not played nice yet and all you need to do is look at yesterdays comments to see what I mean. I feel almost insulted when I see so many coddling Face. Its like in grade school, you got the bully who everyone just grins and bites their tongue so everybody can play in the perviable sandbox. Face can say whatever they want, they mean nothing to me. I just hate seeing nice people go out of their way to be so pleasant to someone who enjoys being a troll.
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It was not an apology for what I said, it was for over-reacting to the whole thing. I still have issues with people who are "at the top end of the class ladder" and think their lives are sooooo much better than anyone else's. I was apologizing for the overeaction. I don't know if it the case or not with LF, but some people just enjoy stirring the pot and I should know better than to take the bait.
A hormonal thing, I think!
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August 23, 2006 - 10:47 AM
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I see the Value City people are coming to the board let me brace myself for those intellectual zingers they're about to throw at me. I just can’t compete with you intellectuals who quote from friends. Hilarious
I absolutely love this post. Oh please tell me the Grammer Hammer is watching.
Of course, I'm watching. And keeping my gloves on, biting my tongue, and working hard to restrain myself. >giggle< Just for laughs, though, I ran the virtual red pen over the initial quote in this missive!
OMG! LOL! As a former English teacher, I just automatically pick apart the misspellings and grammar...just can't help myself!! So hard to keep myself in check on these boards LOL! Ok, ok, typo's are typo's...but wrong contractions? Those aren't typo's!
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August 23, 2006 - 10:49 AM
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ok so lets check the menu for tonite, we have burgers, taco chips with salsa, and a veggie plate. Oh and of course margaritas and PR punch. any desserts? LOL
Mix all ingredients together and let stand in a tightly sealed container or pitcher for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
24 Hours !?! I don't have that kind of time!! Only a few hours to go....
Always on my menu for PR - a couple of yummy cheeses - Humbolt Fog being my fav; some fruit; some friends; and whatever we feel like eating. (Last week was chicken skewers and grilled peaches, and the week before was smoked salmon and creme fraiche). Dessert seems to always be [expletive deleted] flakes that are served by Bravo with almost calculated regularity.
Damsel - you should come down and join me and the former roomie for one of our PR parties. Do people get baby-sitters for 9 month olds? I don't know proper childcare rules....
swiss74
August 23, 2006 - 10:50 AM
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What university are you moving to?
University of Chicago
Food_Pro
August 23, 2006 - 10:51 AM
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[Humbolt Fog being my fav;
Without a doubt one of the best cheeses in the world. Even my total cheese snob friend Pierre thinks so.
Linwithane
August 23, 2006 - 10:52 AM
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Don't we all have a crush on Tim?
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My husband said that he heard that Tim Gunn was doing the red carpet fashion commentary for the Emmy's on Sunday. Does anyone know for whom he's working? E!, NBC, TVGuide? I'd like to tune him in - or tune into him - you know what I mean
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 10:54 AM
hi swiss. Bet you will be glad to get away from that heat you've been telling us about. I just moved to the rochester area of New York from Richmond, Illinois. That is a small town about 60 miles northwest of chicago. I sure miss it there lol
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August 23, 2006 - 10:56 AM
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Clueless here but then clueless on a lot of things.
brillke
August 23, 2006 - 10:56 AM
Gina, you are guilty of nothing but trying to be as nice and friendly as humanly possible. Actually, I think I got a cavity from reading your post.
Lol, just kidding. Youve done nothing wrong and dont worry about it.
brillke
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August 23, 2006 - 10:56 AM
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[Humbolt Fog being my fav;
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I am glad to hear there are other Fog fans out there. Though I must admit my envy - where do you get a cheese snob friend named Pierre? That is classic. Like butlers named Jeeves.
Carole
August 23, 2006 - 10:58 AM
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I see the Value City people are coming to the board let me brace myself for those intellectual zingers they're about to throw at me. I just can’t compete with you intellectuals who quote from friends. Hilarious
I absolutely love this post. Oh please tell me the Grammer Hammer is watching.
Of course, I'm watching. And keeping my gloves on, biting my tongue, and working hard to restrain myself. >giggle< Just for laughs, though, I ran the virtual red pen over the initial quote in this missive!
Me too. But you have much more patience than I have. I could not stand the "moo moo" thing.
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 10:58 AM
thanks brillke =o)
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August 23, 2006 - 10:59 AM
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Not to but into your business and you can tell me to go take a flyin leap but have you considered getting your thyroid checked?
Unfortunately, I have the joy of a hypo-thyroid. That is an underactive thyroid gland. At first I was hyper- (overactive), but now I have to take a pill everyday to suppliment . It is a simple blood test to determine if you have a problem.
An Endocrinologist is the specialist you might be sent to. My dr sent me to one & he is just great. He told me that it doesn't matter if you are hyper or hypo, the symptoms could be the same. Weight gain or loss, a general run down feeling, unusual anger...go to webmd.com and type in thyroid and it will explain this better.
Because of other issues, even though my thyroid is right on target, I still am having trouble losing weight. But one of my sisters has had some success now that she is on medication for it.
www.webmd.com best place ever for explainations of things.
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August 23, 2006 - 11:00 AM
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My husband said that he heard that Tim Gunn was doing the red carpet fashion commentary for the Emmy's on Sunday. Does anyone know for whom he's working? E!, NBC, TVGuide? I'd like to tune him in - or tune into him - you know what I mean
Clueless here but then clueless on a lot of things.
Emmy coverage is on NBC so I'm guessing Tim will be on the preshow covering fashion, Bravo being owned by NBC and all.
p.s. Swiss, winters in Chicago are as brutal as summers in DFW but at this point I'd take the winters! Best of luck to you!
Carole
August 23, 2006 - 11:01 AM
Do you remember the model everyone had so much trouble with in Season 2?
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August 23, 2006 - 11:01 AM
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Hadnt heard this but boy I hope its true.
brillke
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August 23, 2006 - 11:01 AM
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Maybe you could try Acupuncture a friend of mine had issues with her weight and she had it done and she looks fabulous you should think about it darling.
Really? How in the heck does acupuncture help?? For weight loss? It's helped with my earlier back problems but hadn't thought about it for my weight...
And after watching all the plastic surgery episodes on discovery channel, I think I'll skip the lipo -- too painful and I'm too much of a wimp for that!!
BTW, this month's Real Simple had an article on jeans that discussed weight trends. Compared to 30 years ago (or something like that), women are 1 inch shorter and 25 pounds heavier, on average. In 2001, the average woman was 5'2" and 164 pounds.
there are places here in St. Louis that offer "Lipo-Disolve". I guess it is a pill and it gets rid of the cellulite without lipo. Their motto is.....It doesn't suck!
LOL!
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August 23, 2006 - 11:03 AM
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[Humbolt Fog being my fav;
Without a doubt one of the best cheeses in the world. Even my total cheese snob friend Pierre thinks so.
I am glad to hear there are other Fog fans out there. Though I must admit my envy - where do you get a cheese snob friend named Pierre? That is classic. Like butlers named Jeeves.
Pierre is married to my friend Kim. He's from Belgium and works for an NGO helping women in African countries to create cottage industries and small farms. He is an awesome man. Being European he grew up eating cheeses that we can only dream about. Last time I went to visit I took him some Fog and some of Mary Keene's Purple Haze (another great one to try) and he raved about it.
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:04 AM
didn't notice any problems with a model in season 2 but did in season 1. michelle or something? can't remember.The one that wore one of the outfits to a party and ripped it?
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August 23, 2006 - 11:05 AM
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In all the moves I have made I have missed the seasons of northern Illinois the most. It will be like getting in touch with my roots. Cannot wait to sit on the rocks and watch the waves come in on Lake Michigan. Go to the concerts in Grant Park, enjoy the fabulous museums of Chicago. I see King Tut is back for the third time, have been gone way to long and never have seen it yet. In Kansas when it came the first time, in California the second time but going to catch it this time. I always wanted to be involved with antiquities excavation but my mother said, "You riding around on a camel with those funny hats and scarf blowing in the breeze, I am laughing at the image." When I stopped to think about it she was right. Don't want camels spitting in my face.
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:06 AM
LOL swiss hope you are still on when I get home from work. I have to leave soon.
ghs900
August 23, 2006 - 11:07 AM
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I have no more confidence in the show and am sorely dissapointed. Poor Allison, I wish you well...snip /quote]
I am not a fan of reality shows since I find them trite and filled with drama. But I've been a fan of PR since early in season one because I found the show to be quality and actually taught me something about sewing and design. I like the judges and I think Heidi Klum is darling and has personality.
All that said, I'm dissapointed about Alison being kicked off and for the first time find the integrity of the producers suspect.
I understand choosing those with personality and design flair for good viewing reasons. And now I understand why in season two Daniel V. got almost zero camera time for serveral weeks. His designs were all great, but he was polite, professional and without drama. In fact, I wonder if the producers asked him to ramp it up a bit.
So OK, fine. Got that. I think keeping Santino in the mix was a good idea. But kicking off Alison was, in my opinion, a serious gaff. The producers in that one decision reduced PR to a low-end, dramatic reality show, instead of the quality it has been up to now that has been gifted with an adoring and smart audience. They showed a little too much of their thinking and let their viewers in on it-- that the viewers aren't that savvy.
I won't stop watching PR because I love it. But I'm writing a letter to the producers explaining my sincere dissapointment at their decision which was not just a mistake of taste, but an underestimation of what their viewers expectations.
Yeah I know, Vincent is wired for a freakout plus lets face it, he's pushing fifty and going nowhere. Alison's world is her oyster. There is no doubt she'll go far with her youth, looks, sweet personality and style. I'll be looking forward to the reunion show.
And the comment about the larger model? Fashion is about sales and clothes look good on girls built like hangers so those of us 5"2, 125 pounders with short legs can dream about looking good in clothes, although I'll pass on being emaciated. Yuk.
grace
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August 23, 2006 - 11:07 AM
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Gina, you are guilty of nothing but trying to be as nice and friendly as humanly possible. Actually, I think I got a cavity from reading your post.
Lol, just kidding. Youve done nothing wrong and dont worry about it.
brillke
Hey there brillke how are you this fine morning.
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August 23, 2006 - 11:08 AM
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Hadnt heard this but boy I hope its true.
brillke
Tim will be on the pre show with Access Hollywood doing commentary and "short pieces on past Emmy fashions" it will be on 7-8ET.
kanigirrrrl
August 23, 2006 - 11:09 AM
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Oh see now darlin', I'm a pr newbie. I only watch for poster Floss amusement. I wouldn't know Morgan the person you are referring to from a Morgan horse.
legendaryface
August 23, 2006 - 11:09 AM
Wonderful school
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:09 AM
hiya ghs, welcome to the boards!! I'm 5'4 140lbs so i know what you mean. i wouldn't want to be stick thin but losing 20 would be good lol.
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:11 AM
was morgan that models name? what a pain she was!! lol
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August 23, 2006 - 11:11 AM
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I see the Value City people are coming to the board let me brace myself for those intellectual zingers they're about to throw at me. I just can’t compete with you intellectuals who quote from friends. Hilarious
I wrote moo moo intentionally because that is what I think of them. Muu Muu is way to flattering for those garments.
I absolutely love this post. Oh please tell me the Grammer Hammer is watching.
Of course, I'm watching. And keeping my gloves on, biting my tongue, and working hard to restrain myself. >giggle< Just for laughs, though, I ran the virtual red pen over the initial quote in this missive!
Me too. But you have much more patience than I have. I could not stand the "moo moo" thing.
I wrote moo moo intentionally because I thought Muu Muu was way to flattering for those garments. I have a wierd sense of humor.
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August 23, 2006 - 11:11 AM
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[Humbolt Fog being my fav;
Without a doubt one of the best cheeses in the world. Even my total cheese snob friend Pierre thinks so.
I am glad to hear there are other Fog fans out there. Though I must admit my envy - where do you get a cheese snob friend named Pierre? That is classic. Like butlers named Jeeves.
Pierre is married to my friend Kim. He's from Belgium and works for an NGO helping women in African countries to create cottage industries and small farms. He is an awesome man. Being European he grew up eating cheeses that we can only dream about. Last time I went to visit I took him some Fog and some of Mary Keene's Purple Haze (another great one to try) and he raved about it.
Purple Haze makes me think of Abita Beer (yummy Raspberry beer). What is the name of the NGO? You don't have to say, but I work for a NGO, and have a woman from Uganda who is looking to start a brick making business in Sudan.
swiss74
August 23, 2006 - 11:12 AM
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LOL swiss hope you are still on when I get home from work. I have to leave soon.
Will be here take care at work
swiss74
August 23, 2006 - 11:14 AM
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Wonderful school
I liked it there when I first worked there.
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:15 AM
I will. I'll be leaving in 15 mins. As soon as I get home, Bravo and the computer go back on lol. Save some margaritas for me.(and of course a burger)
legendaryface
August 23, 2006 - 11:15 AM
Bye Gina
Carole
August 23, 2006 - 11:15 AM
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Yes, sorry, the model in season one was Morgan. A young, idiot girl who showed up late, or didn't show up at all, got drunk, was silly and irresponsible. She obviously was not too bright but she could really walk. I was comparing her to our most recent She Who Must Not be Named.
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:16 AM
bye legendary, will be here a bit longer though lol
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August 23, 2006 - 11:16 AM
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I love Tim Gunn. He's one of the best things on the show. Project Rungay posted this funny and sweet letter to Tim today:
http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/2006/08/.../love-gunn.html
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August 23, 2006 - 11:16 AM
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I see the Value City people are coming to the board let me brace myself for those intellectual zingers they're about to throw at me. I just can’t compete with you intellectuals who quote from friends. Hilarious
I absolutely love this post. Oh please tell me the Grammer Hammer is watching.
Of course, I'm watching. And keeping my gloves on, biting my tongue, and working hard to restrain myself. >giggle< Just for laughs, though, I ran the virtual red pen over the initial quote in this missive!
OMG! LOL! As a former English teacher, I just automatically pick apart the misspellings and grammar...just can't help myself!! So hard to keep myself in check on these boards LOL! Ok, ok, typo's are typo's...but wrong contractions? Those aren't typo's!
I know where you all are going with this...and the dirction of the "picking" is at a person who stirred the pot, but I have to tell you ...you are making me very self conscious of my own post and it's actually starting to feel a bit off-putting...
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August 23, 2006 - 11:16 AM
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You can count on me to eat and drink.
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:17 AM
ok there is that 'she who must not be named" again!! LOL who is that?
gina2
August 23, 2006 - 11:18 AM
damsel!!!!!!!!!!!!!! welcome back
Carole
August 23, 2006 - 11:18 AM
[King Tut is back for the third time, have been gone way to long and never have seen it yet. In Kansas when it came the first time, in California the second time but going to catch it this time. I always wanted to be involved with antiquities excavation but my mother said, "You riding around on a camel with those funny hats and scarf blowing in the breeze, I am laughing at the image." When I stopped to think about it she was right. Don't want camels spitting in my face.
Are you an Amelia Peabody fan? *giggle*. I went to Egypt just before 9/11 and loved it; sorry to say I will never again travel to a Muslim country.
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August 23, 2006 - 11:19 AM
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[Humbolt Fog being my fav;
Without a doubt one of the best cheeses in the world. Even my total cheese snob friend Pierre thinks so.
I am glad to hear there are other Fog fans out there. Though I must admit my envy - where do you get a cheese snob friend named Pierre? That is classic. Like butlers named Jeeves.
Pierre is married to my friend Kim. He's from Belgium and works for an NGO helping women in African countries to create cottage industries and small farms. He is an awesome man. Being European he grew up eating cheeses that we can only dream about. Last time I went to visit I took him some Fog and some of Mary Keene's Purple Haze (another great one to try) and he raved about it.
Purple Haze makes me think of Abita Beer (yummy Raspberry beer). What is the name of the NGO? You don't have to say, but I work for a NGO, and have a woman from Uganda who is looking to start a brick making business in Sudan.
For a long time he was with Winrock International but now works as an independent consultant and teaches. Winrock does great work maybe you could hook something up with them.
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August 23, 2006 - 11:19 AM
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ok so lets check the menu for tonite, we have burgers, taco chips with salsa, and a veggie plate. Oh and of course margaritas and PR punch. any desserts? LOL
Mix all ingredients together and let stand in a tightly sealed container or pitcher for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
24 Hours !?! I don't have that kind of time!! Only a few hours to go....
Always on my menu for PR - a couple of yummy cheeses - Humbolt Fog being my fav; some fruit; some friends; and whatever we feel like eating. (Last week was chicken skewers and grilled peaches, and the week before was smoked salmon and creme fraiche). Dessert seems to always be [expletive deleted] flakes that are served by Bravo with almost calculated regularity.
Damsel - you should come down and join me and the former roomie for one of our PR parties. Do people get baby-sitters for 9 month olds? I don't know proper childcare rules....
You all actually ahve parties...soooo jealous. I wish you still lived close or I would...the distace is a bit far....this sucks, cause you all throw the best parties....
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August 23, 2006 - 11:19 AM
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ok so lets check the menu for tonite, we have burgers, taco chips with salsa, and a veggie plate. Oh and of course margaritas and PR punch. any desserts? LOL
Swiss you leaving out area? Hope you are heading to much cooler weather.
When do you actually move? Are we going to lose you for a while on here?
Here's an excellent, fairly traditional (i.e. no fizzie water) recipe for sangria...
2 bottles rioja (or any red Spanish table wine)
1 cup brandy
1/2 cup triple sec
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup simple syrup, or more to taste (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, cooled)
Orange slices
Blackberries
Pomegranate seeds
Mix all ingredients together and let stand in a tightly sealed container or pitcher for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Good morning all you posters out there in Project Runway land. I finally cleaned my desk out at work and brought my crap and I do mean crap home. Kind of sad to leave a place I have been working at for so long but on to bigger and better challenges. Good bye grad students, hello med students. Move to come in two weeks. I hate moving, but it does afford a change in scenery and the chance to go back to where I was born and raised. Good bye to french fries with hot seasoning on them. Good bye unbearable heat in the summer. Good bye to all my DFW friends who I will miss.
Hello to flying around the countryside to see old friends.
That looks like a great recipe for sangria, will have to try it.
As I said hello all you out there in Project Runway land.
legendaryface
August 23, 2006 - 11:20 AM
My husband and I have a really good friend that attended law school there.
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