The Canterbury Alehouse - The Fellowship Thr(4)

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[Fish and Bread]

I wish they hadn't automatically split this thread and given it the same title as the last one. I even had a spiffy name for this version of the Alehouse in mind; "Canterbury Alehouse IV: The Voyage Home". ;) Five invisible dollars (i.e. nothing) go to the first person who gets the reference. :)

John

[Lel]

I don't count, do I? :P

[Fish and Bread]

I don't count, do I? :P

Sure you count. Keep in mind that this is a pop culture reference rather than a reference to my personal life, though. :) Granted, it applies to both, and there is a bit of a double meaning implied, but the answer I'm looking for is the pop culture reference.

John

[IowaLutheran]

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, aka Kirk, Spock, etc. save the whales.

I remember that it came out when I was a junior in high school and driving with my buddy about 40 miles on opening day to the closest city (Omaha, NE) that had the movie.

[PaladinValer]

Great movie :)

[Fish and Bread]

IowaLutheran wins the non-existent prize. :) Star Trek IV is my favorite of the Star Trek movies. Normally I'm not a big fan of science fiction that tries to be funny, but they did an excellent job with that particular film. Chekov standing on the streets of San Francisco loudly querying people about the location of the "nuclear wessels" in a thick Russian accent in the mists of the Cold War was classic. :) And Spock was never unintentionally funnier than he was in that movie. But I'm probably a little biased, since I like virtually everything that's ever been put on film with the name "Star Trek" attached (Though the Voyager series kind of tested my patience at times. ;)). :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

Which reminds me, the box I sent ahead to Arizona with all of the Star Trek films in it (Among other things) still hasn't arrived yet at the place it was sent to and it's overdue. ::crosses fingers::

John

[IowaLutheran]

IowaLutheran wins the non-existent prize. :) Star Trek IV is my favorite of the Star Trek movies. Normally I'm not a big fan of science fiction that tries to be funny, but they did an excellent job with that particular film. Chekov standing on the streets of San Francisco loudly querying people about the location of the "nuclear wessels" in a thick Russian accent in the mists of the Cold War was classic. :) And Spock was never unintentionally funnier than he was in that movie. But I'm probably a little biased, since I like virtually everything that's ever been put on film with the name "Star Trek" attached (Though the Voyager series kind of tested my patience at times. ;)). :)

John

You mean I won't be getting the invisible money in the mail! :doh:

It was pretty funny seeing the interaction between Chekhov and the 1980s era Americans in that movie. You're probably too young to remember what it was like before the Iron Curtain fell. When that movie came out in '86, we had no idea that in three years the Berlin Wall would be coming down.

I love the original cast and the Next Generation, but I never watched the later shows, partly because of lack of interest, and partly because some were on fringe networks that I don't think were available through my cable provider.

[PaladinValer]

Personally, I questioned Star Trek: The Original Series.

Yes, I know that is basically heresy, but I never liked it...for certain moral reasons (loved the Original Series movies though)

[Lel]

You mean I won't be getting the invisible money in the mail! :doh:

What do you mean? It's right there in your mailbox, and don't give anyone that "I can't see it" guff! ;)

[Fish and Bread]

I love the original cast and the Next Generation, but I never watched the later shows, partly because of lack of interest, and partly because some were on fringe networks that I don't think were available through my cable provider.

Of the three programs you missed, Deep Space Nine is probably the one most worth trying to watch someday. It raised some interesting moral questions and had a pretty dark and edgely subtext (by Star Trek standards) at times. It also had more carry over from episode to episode and some long range subplots that would go on over the course of several seasons. Honestly, Babylon 5 took a similar premise and did it a lot better, but I have a softspot for DS9, because it took a similar idea and did it in the familar Star Trek universe that I was already attached to. From a dramatic perspective, DS9 is probably the best Star Trek series period, though it isn't necessarily my favorite and definitely didn't break as much ground as some of the other ones.

John

[PaladinValer]

DS9 is excellent, to be sure...

But NTG is second to none :P

[AveMaria]

Chekov standing on the streets of San Francisco loudly querying people about the location of the "nuclear wessels" in a thick Russian accent in the mists of the Cold War was classic.

I loved that scene! I also loved it when Kirk tried to explain that Spock did too many drugs in the 60s, and said he did too much 'LDS'. ^_^

[PaladinValer]

Two words:

Rice Picker :P

[holyshe]

its a bit quiet on here tonight?

[lunamoth]

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to the Episcopal Church! It's always nice to have more people, both on the forum and in the church. So, I'm curious, in the time that you were away, did a lot about the church appear to change? Or is it basically the same place it was when you left?

JohnThank you for the welcome, all! :wave:

I like my pizza with a NY style hand tossed crust, green pepper, mushroom and black olives, but I've been eating it with just pepperoni for so long I hardly remember that that tastes like! I have two young kids, no further explanation needed.

Let's see, I more or less drifted away into agnosticism when I got out of high school in '79. The church I attended until then, and my parents and sisters still attend, is a gorgeous old stone church built in the 1800s in a picturesque upstate NY town. I was also married there and the priest at the time was very traditionalist, although I wouldn't really say conservative. I liked him. At other times when I visited there was for a time another priest whose sermons I loved, on the theological/intellectual side. I wasn't paying much attention but I assume that over those years of my more or less absence women came to be ordained, which I think is great and a big part of my return to the church.

Am I boring you yet?

Actually, there is one big difference, but I think it has more to do with the fact that I've found a church here that is very vibrant and family oriented. As lovely as the church was in my home town, it had and has a small congregation and very few willing to get involved. I think as far as high church vs low goes, they are similar and toward the higher side, bells and smells as it were, and the one I'm in now having a very interesting mix of clergy from both sides of the spectrum, it seems. I just love it.

I love the diversity of the Episcopal church. I love traditional liturgy and high church, I'm probably mixed and in the middle when it comes to theological understandings, and I'm definitely liberal politically. I even love it that there are people all together who may be almost polar opposites in some ways, but we kneel together at that communion table.

Oh, I am going on. You won't be asking me any more simple questions now, will you. :blush:

Anyway, I am interested in learning what the distinction of Old Catholic is, but perhaps I should start a thread for that one. Or one of you kind regulars here can bump up a thread that already discusses it.

cheers,
lunamoth

[Fish and Bread]

I loved that scene! I also loved it when Kirk tried to explain that Spock did too many drugs in the 60s, and said he did too much 'LDS'. ^_^

The look on Gillian's face when he said it was priceless, too. :) I wonder how Mr. Spock would do as a Mormon? ;)

John

[Fish and Bread]

Let's see, I more or less drifted away into agnosticism when I got out of high school in '79.

I was actually an agnostic for several years myself, but when I came back I chose a different denomination, having originally been baptised a Roman Catholic. Thanks for filling me in on you story. I find it fascinating to learn what some longtime Episcopalians think of all the changes that have occurred in the last 30 years or so. It's almost like talking to Roman Catholics who went through Vatican II, which I find interesting to hear about as well. :)

Anyway, I am interested in learning what the distinction of Old Catholic is, but perhaps I should start a thread for that one. Or one of you kind regulars here can bump up a thread that already discusses it.

There is a thread that is permanently "stuck" to the top of the board near where this very Alehouse thread and some of the rules threads are housed that explains in more detail, but, essentially the Old Catholics are a seperate denomination that was deemed similar enough to Anglicans/Episcopalians to share a message board with us. They're probably the most similar to the Anglo-Catholic side of Anglicanism, having only seperated from Rome around the time of Vatican I. We have three or four Old Catholic regulars, including two priests, and their presence adds a lot to the atmosphere here. :)

John

[AveMaria]

On a completely unrelated note, I found a copy of Celebrating the Saints (https://www.episcopalbookstore.com/product.asp?crit=733) at my favorite used book store, for $10. :)

[RobNJ]

Ohhhhhhh Pamela!!!!!!!!!

I found a new elixer, that the Alehouse needs to keep on hand!!

http://www.ommegang.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=2


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[pmcleanj]

Ohhhhhhh Pamela!!!!!!!!!

I found a new elixer, that the Alehouse needs to keep on hand!!

http://www.ommegang.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=2


:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Definately! In fact, I think we should set a tunnelling crew on creating a passage directly from our wine cellar, to theirs!

[SirTimothy]

Hmmm... can we bribe you back into the forum with enough of that? :-P

Timothy

[karen freeinchristman]

Ohhhhhhh Pamela!!!!!!!!!

I found a new elixer, that the Alehouse needs to keep on hand!!

http://www.ommegang.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=2


:thumbsup::thumbsup:


mmm.... that does look lovely!

[Fish and Bread]

This is my final post as a Marylander. Keep me in your prayers for a safe flight. :)

John

[karen freeinchristman]

Safe flight, John! Hope to hear from you again soon!

[Lel]

We look forward to your first post as an Arizonan!

[AveMaria]

Godspeed, John, and safe travels!

[puppy]

hello this is my first post in this section of the forums, is this the thread where we all just socialise ?

[TomUK]

Yep!

Pull up a stool and make yourself comfortable. :wave:

[Lel]

hello this is my first post in this section of the forums, is this the thread where we all just socialise ?

Yup! Have a drink? :) Happy birthday!!!

John's flight is on time, if the website is accurate. Wow, the gate is really near the security exits. Maybe nobody will get lost trying to pick someone up! :holy:

[higgs2]

Travel safely, don't talk to strangers, and make sure you check in as soon as you get there :D

This is my final post as a Marylander. Keep me in your prayers for a safe flight. :)

John

[Lel]

Travel safely, don't talk to strangers, and make sure you check in as soon as you get there :D

Hey....I'M a stranger....well, I am really strange....and I would prefer that he does talk to me thank you very much! ^_^

[higgs2]

Oh fine. Just make sure *he* doesn't order the pizza! :D
Hey....I'M a stranger....well, I am really strange....and I would prefer that he does talk to me thank you very much! ^_^

[Lel]

Oh fine. Just make sure *he* doesn't order the pizza! :D

As long as he orders two, that's fine!

[Lel]

John has arrived safely. :)

:D, of course.

[AveMaria]

Happy birthday, Puppy! Pull up a chair!

[pmcleanj]

:( I just got home -- well, okay, an hour ago; I've been doing moderator chores since -- from the National Ballet's production of Swan Lake; which should have been an overwhelming pleasure. It really was very good. But I woke up this morning with a severe flare-up of my carpal tunnel RSE, and even splinted my right wrist ached badly through the whole performance. I'm scared to go to bed, for fear of sleeping on it crooked again -- or whatever I did last night that caused this flare-up -- and making it even worse.

It's been good for almost four years, and I have nice ergonomic keyboard and mouse both at work and at home -- what could I have done to cause it this time! :scratch:

Oh well, wrist or not, I need the sleep. Wish me luck...

[AveMaria]

Ooo, owie! My uncle just had surgery for carpal tunnel, poor man was in misery for years.

Feel better soon!

[SirTimothy]

Ooh... Swan Lake... Tchaicovsky... Gorgeous music!

Timothy

[Fish and Bread]

I arrived safely last night. Still waking up. I found the experience of air travel interesting. I haven't been on a plane in a few years. Traveling through and above the clouds is something we all take for granted but that many of our ancestors would have really been astounded by and given their life savings to have been able to do. Go back far enough and people literally believed that heavens were above the clouds, hence the symbolism inherent in Moses going up to the top of a mountain to speak with God and Jesus ascending up to the heavens after his work was done. The same is true of the Greek gods, who came down from the clouds periodically to wreak havoc in the world below. I didn't see Gods or gods, but nevertheless, I think flying can be a quasi-spiritual experience in some respects. Also, when you're descending towards a city at night, it looks a lot like the city grids on Sim City 2000. ;)

John

[Lel]

Hope your wrist gets better, Pamela!

[puppy]

hello people :wave:

[puppy]

i love flying, i used to have to fly from stansted to glasgow alot before i moved up here and i miss the taking off, which was my favourite part of the whole short journey

[Naomi4Christ]

I imagine that once you've dealt with Stansted, it is relief to get in the air.

I always dread when my au pairs fly into Stansted.

[puppy]

it sure was, last time i had to sit down about 10 times, i couldnt handle it !

[karen freeinchristman]

I always dread when my au pairs fly into Stansted.

ooh, I saayy!!! au pairs?

[Naomi4Christ]

Yeppers! :D

[higgs2]

Hey, glad you made it! Have some Mexican Food (Los Olivos is my *favorite*) for me! (No cheese if you wish :))
I arrived safely last night. Still waking up. I found the experience of air travel interesting. I haven't been on a plane in a few years. Traveling through and above the clouds is something we all take for granted but that many of our ancestors would have really been astounded by and given their life savings to have been able to do. Go back far enough and people literally believed that heavens were above the clouds, hence the symbolism inherent in Moses going up to the top of a mountain to speak with God and Jesus ascending up to the heavens after his work was done. The same is true of the Greek gods, who came down from the clouds periodically to wreak havoc in the world below. I didn't see Gods or gods, but nevertheless, I think flying can be a quasi-spiritual experience in some respects. Also, when you're descending towards a city at night, it looks a lot like the city grids on Sim City 2000. ;)

John

[Lel]

Hey, glad you made it! Have some Mexican Food (Los Olivos is my *favorite*) for me! (No cheese if you wish :))

Ooh, that is so an idea....one that probably isn't feasible right now, but a GREAT idea nevertheless! :)

[higgs2]

Ooh, that is so an idea....one that probably isn't feasible right now, but a GREAT idea nevertheless! :)


Mmm, it's making me hungry just thinking about it.

[Lel]

Mmm, it's making me hungry just thinking about it.

Me too! :(

[higgs2]

Me too! :(
Post Number 200!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :D

[Fish and Bread]

I'm not a big fan of Mexican food. Tortillas and salsa I can deal with, but not much beyond that. :) Maybe its just that the whole food category has a mildly disconcerting association with cheese. ;) My taste in ethnic fare leans more towards Chinese and Thai cuisine. As an Irishman, I can also handle cornbeef and cabbage. This evening's dinner is actually spaghetti, which is Italian -- it's cheap and I have a special recipe for spagetti sauce. :)

....Congratulations to Higgs2 on post #200 and best wishes to Pamela for a speedy recovery....

Tonight I venture over to Lel's parish for an evening eucharist. I've heard some interesting rumors about the place. I don't know if I'm going to easily be able to make the transition between a Network parish with one and a half hour long services and a parish with a male associate priest who has two earrings and likes to skip the Nicene Creed while rushing through the service in 40 minutes, but I'll give it a shot. I'm definitely getting the full spectrum of Episcopalianism here. And, if it doesn't work out, there are plenty of other parishes to choose from. :)

John

[pmcleanj]

I'm not a big fan of Mexican food. Tortillas and salsa I can deal with, but not much beyond that. :)
I don't know what it's like in Maryland, or how much time you've spent in, say, New Mexico. But my experience was, there's Mexican food like they serve it to us Northerners in the quaint little cheap pretend-to-be-Mexican places we have around here; and then there's holy-saints-how-could-I-have-lived-this long-and-not-known-this-existed-sopapillas!-green-chili!-wow! Mexican food like they serve it in places that are actually spitting distance from Mexico. The two are different genres the way MacDonalds and haut cuisine are different genres.

On a totally different subject, I can close my fist this evening! (Can't grip anything, but I can close the fist!

[pmcleanj]

Ye-haw! Okay, fess up -- who's been praying?

I can make a fist again!

[higgs2]

I don't know what it's like in Maryland, or how much time you've spent in, say, New Mexico. But my experience was, there's Mexican food like they serve it to us Northerners in the quaint little cheap pretend-to-be-Mexican places we have around here; and then there's holy-saints-how-could-I-have-lived-this long-and-not-known-this-existed-sopapillas!-green-chili!-wow! Mexican food like they serve it in places that are actually spitting distance from Mexico. The two are different genres the way MacDonalds and haut cuisine are different genres.

On a totally different subject, I can close my fist this evening! (Can't grip anything, but I can close the fist!
Good point! And in my opinion the Arizona-style real thing is the best there is. Oh, groan, I'm craving it now!

Glad to hear your wrist is getting better, carpal tunnel is so painful. I have to wear wrist braces pretty frequently -- especially when the kids sneak into bed with me and cram me into one corner of the bed.

[Lel]

Exactly...real Mexican....:D

[Fish and Bread]

I don't know what it's like in Maryland, or how much time you've spent in, say, New Mexico. But my experience was, there's Mexican food like they serve it to us Northerners in the quaint little cheap pretend-to-be-Mexican places we have around here; and then there's holy-saints-how-could-I-have-lived-this long-and-not-known-this-existed-sopapillas!-green-chili!-wow! Mexican food like they serve it in places that are actually spitting distance from Mexico. The two are different genres the way MacDonalds and haut cuisine are different genres.

Actually, fast food is itself practically a different genre from itself out here in Arizona, I've discovered. That's a bit of an overstatement, but there are definitely differences. Even the ever popular McDonalds doesn't offer it's McChicken Sandwhich, but rather substitutes a "Spicy McChicken Sandwhich" that was good but a far spicer variety than even most foods up north that are advertised as spicy. There are also Jack in the Box resturants on every street corner, which include a lot of Mexican food and hot sauce packets, whereas I get the feeling in some areas it's just a straight burger joint (I wouldn't know, as the chain has no presence in Maryland).

I've never really minded spicy things. In fact, I used to make my spaghetti sauce with approximately one part hot sauce to two parts tomato sauce and a liberal sprinking of Old Bay seasoning. My tolerance is a lot lower than it used to be, though, maybe because I'm just not used to it anymore. That and my ulcers don't appreciate it. ;) Mostly, though, my issue with Mexican food is that it's created with cheese in mind and since I don't like cheese, my choice is generally between something I can't eat and something that seems somewhat incomplete.

On a totally different subject, I can close my fist this evening! (Can't grip anything, but I can close the fist!

I'm glad to hear your condition is improving. :)

Oh, and church was interesting this evening. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet, it was certainly a different experience than I'm used to. I definitely appreciated the comfort of the familar liturgy, though. Even though they admited a portion or two they arguably shouldn't have, it was nice to have something that was mostly familar so far from what used to be my home. :)

John

[pmcleanj]

I've found over the years as I moved from socializing with Chinese-food fans to Indian-food fans and back, that there are different kinds of spicy, and the person who loves vindaloo can't necessarily handle Szechuan spicing. Me, I can't handle either, so I always order my chilis mild, and feel unashamed. But the flavours I discovered on my trip to Santa Fe -- they changed my perspective for ever. I've been picking the local Mexican restaurant ever since on any of my trips to Arizona/Nevada/California/New Mexico. I always try the hole-in-the-wall family-run restaurants when available (and the only time I've had to chair a meeting while dealing with food poisoning, the culprit was an otherwise respectable fast-food chain, so I steer clear of fast food ever since).

But I disagree with higgs2 on this: Arizona's Mexican food, while very good, still takes second place to Santa Fe's! I even bought a cook-book before I left; but you can't get the ingredients in Canada and even if you could, I don't seem to "get" the artform.

[higgs2]

I've found over the years as I moved from socializing with Chinese-food fans to Indian-food fans and back, that there are different kinds of spicy, and the person who loves vindaloo can't necessarily handle Szechuan spicing. Me, I can't handle either, so I always order my chilis mild, and feel unashamed. But the flavours I discovered on my trip to Santa Fe -- they changed my perspective for ever. I've been picking the local Mexican restaurant ever since on any of my trips to Arizona/Nevada/California/New Mexico. I always try the hole-in-the-wall family-run restaurants when available (and the only time I've had to chair a meeting while dealing with food poisoning, the culprit was an otherwise respectable fast-food chain, so I steer clear of fast food ever since).

But I disagree with higgs2 on this: Arizona's Mexican food, while very good, still takes second place to Santa Fe's! I even bought a cook-book before I left; but you can't get the ingredients in Canada and even if you could, I don't seem to "get" the artform.

No, no, no! What is it you all say here? IS OUTRAGE!!!

Fortunately liking Arizona Mexican Food over Santa Fe style is not an essential, so I will just overlook this tiny little lapse in your normally exquisite taste and discernment. :D

And now I'm not only craving Mexican food, but I have vindaloo on my mind :) I'd better go to bed.

[karen freeinchristman]

Having been born and raised in California, I was used to Mexican food, and love it.
When I first came to England, I was really surprised at all of the Indian food - curries, vindaloo, onion bahji's, rogan josh (still don't really know what that is), chicken tikka makan walla (my favourite!). It took a while to get used to Indian food, but now I have cravings for it. It's definitely not a food that requires any cheese, John, so maybe you should move over here next!

[higgs2]

<staggers in> coffee, I need coffee. A double latte please, with 2%?

So i was up until 1 AM and now I've been up since 5 because my darling son is sick, sick, sick. I feel so bad for him.

*Please pray for us -- that he feels better and that none of the rest of the family get whatever he has!!*

[higgs2]

Having been born and raised in California, I was used to Mexican food, and love it.
When I first came to England, I was really surprised at all of the Indian food - curries, vindaloo, onion bahji's, rogan josh (still don't really know what that is), chicken tikka makan walla (my favourite!). It took a while to get used to Indian food, but now I have cravings for it. It's definitely not a food that requires any cheese, John, so maybe you should move over here next!


Yum! When we traveled in England we ate Indian Food about every other night!! With our 1.5 year old. I'm sure that's why he is so adventurous about food now. I have read that curry is on the way to surpassing fish and chips as the most popular food!

I love all of the dishes you mention, plus butter chicken, vindaloo, and saag paniir.

[AveMaria]

<staggers in> coffee, I need coffee. A double latte please, with 2%?

So i was up until 1 AM and now I've been up since 5 because my darling son is sick, sick, sick. I feel so bad for him.

*Please pray for us -- that he feels better and that none of the rest of the family get whatever he has!!*

You've got it, latte and prayers! :crossrc:

Hope he feels better soon!

[higgs2]

You've got it, latte and prayers! :crossrc:

Hope he feels better soon!

Thank you. Sniff. :cry:

[pmcleanj]

<staggers in> coffee, I need coffee. A double latte please, with 2%?

So i was up until 1 AM and now I've been up since 5 because my darling son is sick, sick, sick. I feel so bad for him.

*Please pray for us -- that he feels better and that none of the rest of the family get whatever he has!!*
Cuppa strong tea, maybe?

Here, there's always coffee behind the bar. hands higgs a second steaming mug.

What's up with your son? Or don't we want to know the details? Poor little guy.

[higgs2]

Cuppa strong tea, maybe?

Here, there's always coffee behind the bar. hands higgs a second steaming mug.

What's up with your son? Or don't we want to know the details? Poor little guy.

Oh thanks.

He's got a tummy bug. That's all you want to know. Poor baby. He's very sad right now. I just called the school to let them know he won't be in.

[Lel]

Awww, hope he feels better soon!

[AveMaria]

Oh thanks.

He's got a tummy bug. That's all you want to know. Poor baby. He's very sad right now. I just called the school to let them know he won't be in.

Aww, poor thing, those are so miserable!

[higgs2]

He's much better now -- I can tell because he's "bored"! Thanks everyone for your thoguhts and prayers.

[Lel]

Woohoo! :)

[AveMaria]

Glad to hear, higgs2, I hope no one else in the family catches it!

Tea, anyone?

[svdbygrace]

Can I please have some tea, Avemaria? :confused:

Hi everyone :wave:

[TomUK]

Can I please have some tea, Avemaria? :confused:

Hi everyone :wave:

A brew of Yorkshire tea all round, on me!

[Fish and Bread]

Earl Grey. Hot. ;)

John

[higgs2]

Glad to hear, higgs2, I hope no one else in the family catches it!

Tea, anyone?
Thanks so much...

...but too late, now baby has it.

<bangs head against wall>

[AveMaria]

higgs, oh no!!! You must be so tired and stressed by now!

[Lel]

:hug: higgs and family :hug:

[karen freeinchristman]

:) It's a new day!

(coffee strong and hot with a little milk, please?)

[AveMaria]

Morning Karen!

Want a muffin to with that coffee? I've got lemon-poppyseed, blueberry, and banana-nut-bran.

[karen freeinchristman]

ooh, I'll just have one of the lemon-poppyseed muffins, please, before I dash off to work!!! Thanks!! mmm.... :yum:

[SirTimothy]

Oookay, My cake is in the oven (Yes, I bake my own birthday cake--I like doing it!)... who wants a piece?

Timothy

[AveMaria]

Yay for cake! What kind is it??

[SirTimothy]

It was supposed to be a plain victoria sponge, but it didn't rise properly. <grr>, still, I'll ice it, it'll just be rather small. Lemon icing, probably, haven't iced it yet.

Timothy

[karen freeinchristman]

Oookay, My cake is in the oven (Yes, I bake my own birthday cake--I like doing it!)... who wants a piece?

Timothy

I tried to give you some more reputation for baking your own cake, but alas, I have to spread some more reputation around before I am allowed to do so!!!

Happy Birthday! :clap: I am up for a piece of cake! (Still can't believe you are only 17, wise beyond your years!)

[Naomi4Christ]

(Still can't believe you are only 17, wise beyond your years!)

Just what I was thinking!

Many happy returns, Sir Timothy!

[SirTimothy]

I am up for a piece of cake!

It turned out to be an interesting eat... a cross between victoria sponge and shortbread.

Timothy

[TomUK]

Interesting, perhaps you have discovered a whole new type of cake!

[SirTimothy]

Interesting, perhaps you have discovered a whole new type of cake!

Maybe!

Timothy

[Lel]

Happy birthday, Timothy! :)

[svdbygrace]

Happy Birthday! :)

[AveMaria]

Every time I hear of 'Victoria Sponge', I think of the movie 'Calendar Girls'

[Naomi4Christ]

Every time I hear of 'Victoria Sponge', I think of the movie 'Calendar Girls'

It beats Betty Crocker, though!

[karen freeinchristman]

I'm going to bed early. :yawn: It's been no fun since 'that' thread got locked!

See you in the morning. :sleep:

[Andy Broadley]

Hi guys. Just looking in:wave:

[Fish and Bread]

Hi guys. Just looking in:wave:

Nothing to see here. Move along. ;)

Just kidding. How have you been doing lately, Andy?

John

[Fish and Bread]

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what we can do to increase traffic on this thread? On the equivalent thread on the OBOB board, it's practically a real-time chat room! :) I wonder if we could pull that off here somehow...

John

[AveMaria]

Let me think on that!

[karen freeinchristman]

I agree, that would be nice, seems like it just requires us to check in more frequently!

Good morning!
Anyway, I'm feeling slightly stressed this morning after rushing the kids off to school.
I must become more disciplined and organised!
How many times have I told myself that one?

[svdbygrace]

Big sign out front of the Alehouse: Free Food, Free Fun, Free Fellowship!

[karen freeinchristman]

Big sign out front of the Alehouse: Free Food, Free Fun, Free Fellowship!
Hope we have enough seats!

[Lel]

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what we can do to increase traffic on this thread? On the equivalent thread on the OBOB board, it's practically a real-time chat room! :) I wonder if we could pull that off here somehow...

John

I suggest we convert more people to Anglicanism. :holy:

[Lel]

Big sign out front of the Alehouse: Free Food, Free Fun, Free Fellowship!

And we can also trumpet cute little young Anglicans, the hope of the future! :priest:

[karen freeinchristman]

I suggest we convert more people to Anglicanism. :holy:
What, should we all go over to the other denominations fellowship threads and start converting? I'm not going over there, YOU go! OK, you go first, and we'll follow you! Wait, first put on your sunglasses... :cool:

[pmcleanj]

But you know, we Anglicans are so reserved.

Besides, my Glasgow engineer tells me that the best British pubs are the ones filled with no noise but the soft clink of beer glasses being set down on oak tabletops; and that people disrupting the ambiance with wild partying like "Good evening, all." are to be told "keep it down, will you?"

Of course, this may be the Scottish Presbyterian idea of partying.

[Fish and Bread]

I suggest we convert more people to Anglicanism. :holy:

I'm working on it. ;) That's a long term plan of action, though. In the interim, perhaps a plan to attract people from other denominations. The fellowship thread on the RCC board has a lot of Protestant and Non-Vatican Catholics postings. There's no reason we couldn't pull that off here. :)

The person who mentioned a sign might not be too far off. On the Reilly's Pub thread, each new pub that's spun off when the post limit is reach is given a new subtitle like "Reilly's Pub 42: Life, the Universe, and Everything" or "Reilly's 43: We Love the Pope" (Not actual titles, for demonstration purposes only ;)). That probably helps attract some attention. Is there a way we can do that here?

John

[Fish and Bread]

But you know, we Anglicans are so reserved.

Lel and I were discussing that a bit last night. It took me a long time to even really consider posting on these fellowship threads on a regular basis. I had to admit it, but my initial thought was "What's the point of these? They don't seem to be discussing anything!". There may be a certain cultural resistance in Anglican circles, even amongst converts, who often convert to a particular church in part because they're comfortable with the culture, towards frivolity and hyperexpressiveness. Since I've been out in Arizona, Lel has frequently noted how formal and reserved I am in comparision with many of her friends and I am probably not even all that formal and reserved in comparision with the folks at my old parish back east.

On the other hand, Britian did give us "Monthy Python" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", so there's definitely a wild streak in the British culture that probably has translated into Anglicanism to some extent. It's probably just a little bit subtler than in many Christian churches.

John

[Fish and Bread]

Oh, and of course I shouldn't neglect to say: Good moring everyone! That reminds me, I could really go for some waffles right now.

John

[karen freeinchristman]

Good morning??? It's evening here. Weird, huh! Waffles are acceptable at any time of the day, though, in my book. Lots of maple syrup.

Yes, the British do have a strange wild streak in them!!! Reserved in some ways and not in others. It has taken me 14 years to come close to understanding them! (and that's just my husband!)

[Naomi4Christ]

On the other hand, Britian did give us "Monthy Python" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", so there's definitely a wild streak in the British culture that probably has translated into Anglicanism to some extent.

Having spent six years of my life in the midwest, I can confirm that Britons are a lot wilder, both in and out of church. :D

[Fish and Bread]

Good morning??? It's evening here. Weird, huh!

I think we may be in two of CF's most disperate timezones. I'm in Arizona, which, because we don't operate on daylight savings time, is actually right now tied for being the earliest time in the continential United States and, if I recall correctly, the United Kingdom was 5 hours ahead of the East coast of the United States, where I used to live, and the east coast is three hours ahead of us now, at least until they adjust their clocks again. So, it being 10:35am here, it should 6:35pm there, right? :) Math was never strong suit. :)

Yes, the British do have a strange wild streak in them!!! Reserved in some ways and not in others. It has taken me 14 years to come close to understanding them! (and that's just my husband!)

I've been told by behavior is difficult to understand at times as well, and I don't have the excuse of being British! ;) I might be able to pass for Irish, though. My family has roots in the Americans going back centuries, but I've retained enough Irish ethnicity in my blood to be able to spout a distinguished red beard. :)

John

[Andy Broadley]

But you know, we Anglicans are so reserved.

Besides, my Glasgow engineer tells me that the best British pubs are the ones filled with no noise but the soft clink of beer glasses being set down on oak tabletops; and that people disrupting the ambiance with wild partying like "Good evening, all." are to be told "keep it down, will you?"

Of course, this may be the Scottish Presbyterian idea of partying.

Sure sounds like my kind of place:D

[Andy Broadley]

Having spent six years of my life in the midwest, I can confirm that Britons are a lot wilder, both in and out of church. :D

Us? Lively? Are there two countries called Britain?:D

[Andy Broadley]

If it's any consolation, Reilly's is empty at the moment:)


Mind you we went through nearly 75 pages of posts last night.:D

It seems to me that this place was much livlier when King Paladin and Queen Ave Maria were holding court, and the good king was eating people.

As I recall, you had a half decent cook as well;)

[Andy Broadley]

Anyway folks. To celebrate my getting through 20,000 posts, trhere is going to be a party in OBOB tomorrow evening (Saturday), starting at 9pm British time (4pm EST).


All welcome. Please come along.

[Andy Broadley]

About due a party in here aint we?:)

[karen freeinchristman]

Anyway folks. To celebrate my getting through 20,000 posts, trhere is going to be a party in OBOB tomorrow evening (Saturday), starting at 9pm British time (4pm EST).
All welcome. Please come along.
20,000 posts? that must be a mistake. you must have cheated somehow!;)

So what should we bring to the party?

[Andy Broadley]

20,000 posts? that must be a mistake. you must have cheated somehow!;)

So what should we bring to the party?

Just bring yourself, the rest is laid on. If google has got a picture of it, you can have it:D

9pm our time:thumbsup:

[Fish and Bread]

I don't think I'll be able to make it to the party (Though one never knows, I might be able to sneak in for a few minutes :)), unfortunately. Here is an advanced gift, though: your very own virtual autographed copy of the bible in the original languages. :) Hey, it's virtual and you can't prove I didn't somehow obtain the evangelist's signatures. ;)

John

[Andy Broadley]

20,000 posts? that must be a mistake. you must have cheated somehow!;)



lol. I just talk a lot:D

[higgs2]

Anyway folks. To celebrate my getting through 20,000 posts, trhere is going to be a party in OBOB tomorrow evening (Saturday), starting at 9pm British time (4pm EST).


All welcome. Please come along.
20,000 posts! Wow! :cool:

[Andy Broadley]

20,000 posts! Wow! :cool:

I probably need to get out more;)

[Fish and Bread]

Andy gives us all something to shoot for. :) Slow down a little, would ya? ;)

John

[Andy Broadley]

Andy gives us all something to shoot for. :) Slow down a little, would ya? ;)

John

I am going slow:D :D :D :D :D

[Andy Broadley]

I got three windows open;)


One in here, one in Reilly's and one general for cruising:)

[Fish and Bread]

I got three windows open;)


One in here, one in Reilly's and one general for cruising:)

Hmmm. Now there's an idea! I wonder how much this computer can handle, though. I've got a Yahoo mail window for Lel's e-mails from work, a CF window, a resume design window (I can only work part-time due to health concerns, but it's important to me to at least do what I can do, so I'm going to see if I can find something out here equivalent to what I had in MD), and then an AIM window or two periodically. I probably should shutdown pretty soon, though, as I'm almost rested enough to do a few housekeeping tasks, run some errands, and do some important things that Lel fell behind on prior to my arrival. I try to do as much of that as I can each day to contribute. It's important to be useful. :) I'd make a darn good househusband oneday if I can't find a position in the near future, if I do say so myself.

John

[karen freeinchristman]

Good night for now, I'm at a course all day tomorrow so I will have
CF withdrawal symptoms, I'm sure.
Will try to make the party, that would be 9:00 pm UK time, which is 1:00pm Arizona time!

night-night... :yawn:

[Andy Broadley]

Good night for now, I'm at a course all day tomorrow so I will have
CF withdrawal symptoms, I'm sure.
Will try to make the party, that would be 9:00 pm UK time, which is 1:00pm Arizona time!

night-night... :yawn:

Goodnight:wave:

[ZooMom]

/me peeks into the Alehouse....


Hello?


:angel:

[Fish and Bread]

* ZooMom peeks into the Alehouse....


Hello?


:angel:

Welcome! Thanks for visiting. :)

John

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Sandy:wave:


This is where Bill and I ended up that night you put us in the closet:D

Useful that tunnel that Epithany girl and I dug

[ZooMom]

:P :D

You are incorrigible. But that's ok. :hug:

Thanks for the invite, John. :) I don't know that I've ever been in this forum before. I'm a homebody. :blush: ;)

[Fish and Bread]

You are incorrigible. But that's ok. :hug:

Thanks for the invite, John. :) I don't know that I've ever been in this forum before. I'm a homebody. :blush: ;)

As you've probably noticed, we have a few of the same folks over there, and these two gathering places are both fellowship threads with drinking-related themes, so it shouldn't be too hard to get used to. :) Thanks for visiting!

John

[Fish and Bread]

And with that I must depart for a while. Don't have too much fun without me. ;)

John

[Andy Broadley]

:P :D

You are incorrigible. But that's ok. :hug:

Thanks for the invite, John. :) I don't know that I've ever been in this forum before. I'm a homebody. :blush: ;)

It's good for us to get out and meet the neighbours:)

[D'Ann]

Howdy everyone... Now I'm here too... I have two screens up too... LOL :)

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Debbie:wave:


I don't do the drinks in here as we already have an absolutely first class barkeep.

But I am the cook, so if you are hungry....:)

[D'Ann]

Wow Andy, you cook too? Awesome. But unfortunately, I have to go now, but I'll be back.

See ya later.

Debbie

[Andy Broadley]

Wow Andy, you cook too? Awesome. But unfortunately, I have to go now, but I'll be back.

See ya later.

Debbie

Only in here.

In Reilly's I run the bar.:)

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Anne:wave:


You made it here too.:)

Cool:clap:

[krstlros]

Hello Alehouse:

I was told by a strange man in a beard and mustache with a Salvation Army symboll to come by and give a little hello.

Hello. :)

[Andy Broadley]

Hello Alehouse:

I was told by a strange man in a beard and mustache with a Salvation Army symboll to come by and give a little hello.

Hello. :)

Glad you did.:thumbsup:

[Fish and Bread]

Good evening everyone. What's on tap tonight? ;)

John

[Andy Broadley]

:sleep:

[Fish and Bread]

They'll be time to sleep when you die, my friend. ;)

John

[Andy Broadley]

They'll be time to sleep when you die, my friend. ;)

John

:P;)

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Lel:wave:

[Lel]

But you know, we Anglicans are so reserved.

And it drives me NUTS!!!!

[Lel]

Since I've been out in Arizona, Lel has frequently noted how formal and reserved I am in comparision with many of her friends and I am probably not even all that formal and reserved in comparision with the folks at my old parish back east.


Anglican reserve -- the one part of Anglicanism that I can't handle. Maybe if I just give them beer... :holy:

[Andy Broadley]

Anglican reserve -- the one part of Anglicanism that I can't handle. Maybe if I just give them beer... :holy:

They would fall asleep;)

[Lel]

They'll be time to sleep when you die, my friend. ;)

John

That's what I keep hearing. :eek:

[Lel]

They would fall asleep;)

Maybe I oughta become a Salvo, are they lively?

[Andy Broadley]

Maybe I oughta become a Salvo, are they lively?


:D :D :D :D Certainly louder. Livlier? Well....we used to be:)

[higgs2]

That's what I keep hearing. :eek:
It's only because what we really need is champagne!

[higgs2]

Oh no! I was messing about with the character items and realized that my character was now showing in my post -- in my undies!! <I sure hope no one was looking> So I had to go shopping and get something on the fly, all I could afford was this pink dress which is not quite my style but decent quality. Perhaps I need to get a job so that I can buy some shoes LOL!

[D'Ann]

Hi Lel and Andy higgs 2 and all, hope everything is going nicely.

[pmcleanj]

Anglican reserve -- the one part of Anglicanism that I can't handle. Maybe if I just give them beer... :holy:
or wine...

[pmcleanj]

They would fall asleep;)
That is what happens to me.

But, I'm quite a nice person when I'm asleep...

[higgs2]

Hi Lel and Andy higgs 2 and all, hope everything is going nicely.
Hello and welcome! :wave:

[higgs2]

or wine...
*sparkling* wine!!! :wave:

[AveMaria]

Scotch works too.... or so I hear. ;)

[higgs2]

Scotch works too.... or so I hear. ;)
I've heard that too, but I can't stand the stuff.

So, nice outfit (eyes poodle skirt). Where do you shop?

I just got a body so I'm interested in clothes now :)

[Lel]

/me oughta say she shops at Neiman Marcus.

The thrift store!

[higgs2]

Wow! I'm so excited, I show up for a coffee and get an anonymous gift of shoes!!! I cannot believe how excited I am about this. And "fair lady slippers" no less, how cool :cool: I feel so much more put together. THankyou dear fairy godparent whoever you are. I didn't expect this, it's like a fairy tale, you make a wish and it is granted.

<dances around gleefully>

[higgs2]

* Lel oughta say she shops at Neiman Marcus.

The thrift store!
I like your hair, where did you get it done? <eyes hair carefully>

[karen freeinchristman]

Anyone up for some Chinese food?
I've got sweet and sour chicken, chicken cashew nuts, hot and sour soup, and noodles.
What kind of beer or wine goes well with Chinese food???
It is evening here, after all...

[Andy Broadley]

Anyone up for some Chinese food?
I've got sweet and sour chicken, chicken cashew nuts, hot and sour soup, and noodles.
What kind of beer or wine goes well with Chinese food???
It is evening here, after all...

Nice cold glass of lager or bitter.

[Lel]

/me oughta say she gets her hair done at Nordstrom.

A hack saw. :holy:

[karen freeinchristman]

* Lel oughta say she gets her hair done at Nordstrom.

A hack saw. :holy:

Lel is the precision-queen of the hack saw!!!!

and I'll have a half of bitter, please :cool:

[Lel]

Lel is indeed the queen of the hacksaw hairstyle! Booya!

[karen freeinchristman]

ooh, a new dress and all! :thumbsup:

[Lel]

There's a party at Reilly's Pub in OBOB and I wanted to get ready!

[karen freeinchristman]

There's a party at Reilly's Pub in OBOB and I wanted to get ready!
Starts at 9:00pm UK time, 1:00pm Arizona time! All other time zones, work it out! Must get dressed now, too.

[Fish and Bread]

Hi everyone. How are your Saturdays going?

John

[D'Ann]

Howdy everyone!!!!!

[Fish and Bread]

Hi Debbie! Welcome back. :)

John

[D'Ann]

Thanks John,

I've never had two conversations in different windows going... this should be interesting...lOL :)

[Fish and Bread]

Thanks John,

I've never had two conversations in different windows going... this should be interesting...lOL :)

I have to admit, sometimes I can't remember which group I'm talking to, but I think all in all, the more fellowship threads we can make active, the better. :)

John

[D'Ann]

I agree with you John about having more fellowship threads. There is too much division as it is and having fellowship is wonderful way of becoming less divided and having more love and encouragement instead of discouragement.

[Fish and Bread]

I agree with you John about having more fellowship threads. There is too much division as it is and having fellowship is wonderful way of becoming less divided and having more love and encouragement instead of discouragement.

When I first started on CF, I didn't really see the point of these sort of threads, but the more time I spend here, the more I enjoy them. Sometimes I think in all the theological bickering we do on here, we lose sight that we'll all trying to follow a Savior who instructed us to love one another. These fellowship threads are in many ways a great example of the Christian spirit at work, reaching across boundries of denomination, nationality, age, race, gender, etc. It's also a good way to unwind and relax. :)

John

[RobNJ]

Anyone up for some Chinese food?
I've got sweet and sour chicken, chicken cashew nuts, hot and sour soup, and noodles.
What kind of beer or wine goes well with Chinese food???
It is evening here, after all...

Wine.. Champagne
Beer.. Tsing Tao- It IS from China! (Don't worry,, Tsing Tao is where the German trading companies were based, in the old days)

[D'Ann]

When I first started on CF, I didn't really see the point of these sort of threads, but the more time I spend here, the more I enjoy them. Sometimes I think in all the theological bickering we do on here, we lose sight that we'll all trying to follow a Savior who instructed us to love one another. These fellowship threads are in many ways a great example of the Christian spirit at work, reaching across boundries of denomination, nationality, age, race, gender, etc. It's also a good way to unwind and relax. :)

John

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :amen: :amen: :clap: :clap: Well said. Sorry for my slow response. I was trying to continually catch up with the pub. OH well. I totally agree with what you wrote. Thank you.

Well, time for me to leave now.

God's Peace,

Debbie

[Fish and Bread]

Hey Rob, nice to see you again! :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

God's Peace,


And also with you!

See you later. :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

See you later folks!

John

[Lel]

Hey, Andy, got some good beer?

[Andy Broadley]

Hey, Andy, got some good beer?

The best

http://www.realalesociety.it/images/pinta-BlackSheep.jpg

[Lel]

You're wonderful, Andy. :hug:

[Lel]

I wonder....how many posts could we get here before someone returns....

[Andy Broadley]

I wonder....how many posts could we get here before someone returns....

Well I got two windows going so they won't even know I'm in here:D

More beer?

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Rob. Long time no see. Hows life?

[RobNJ]

Give me one of the Ommegang Abbey Ales, I had Pamela stock up on!

http://www.ommegang.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=2

[Andy Broadley]

Give me one of the Ommegang Abbey Ales, I had Pamela stock up on!

http://www.ommegang.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=2

http://www.ommegang.com/omm_images/om_sld_1.gif

[Andy Broadley]

You getting the beer in Lel?

[Andy Broadley]

*Andy gets a round in*



http://www.triple.it/belhaven4.jpg

[RobNJ]

Thanks!

[Fish and Bread]

Hey folks, how about a glass of red wine?

John

[higgs2]

Sorry I missed the party. I'll have a glass of red wine too! What are you drinking, John?

[Fish and Bread]

Sorry I missed the party. I'll have a glass of red wine too! What are you drinking, John?

I'm afraid I haven't been a drinker long enough to be able to recommend a good vintage. All I know is that I prefer red wine to white wine. :)

I hate to leave the Alehouse just as I finally have some company here this evening, but Lel will be on shortly if you want to stick around for a few minutes. :) Have a good evening! :)

John

[Lel]

Yeah, I like shoving people outta the Alehouse...goodbye John! ;)

So, Higgs, how are you this lovely evening? :D

[higgs2]

Bye John!

Well, hello Lel! I'm fine. We did all get sick, one after the other, with me last. But I am finally recovered and my husband is home too, from hurricane-land. He left *right* before the storm and floods, only because he rescheduled his flight. I think he'd still be there now if he hadn't rescheduled.

And how are you?

[higgs2]

<looks carefully> Lel, did you change your hairstyle again?!

[Lel]

Bye John!

Well, hello Lel! I'm fine. We did all get sick, one after the other, with me last. But I am finally recovered and my husband is home too, from hurricane-land. He left *right* before the storm and floods, only because he rescheduled his flight. I think he'd still be there now if he hadn't rescheduled.

And how are you?

Glad you're doing better, hubby's safe, and I'm tired, stressed, and well, okay. Wouldn't be doing so well if it weren't for the able assistance of John. :)

[higgs2]

Glad you're doing better, hubby's safe, and I'm tired, stressed, and well, okay. Wouldn't be doing so well if it weren't for the able assistance of John. :)
Well I'm glad he's there to help!

So, what was for dinner tonite? :) (I can't find a "nosy" smiley!)

[Lel]

Dinner? I had to hit a Wendy's drive-thru!

[higgs2]

Dinner? I had to hit a Wendy's drive-thru!
Whoa, you do sound a bit tired and stressed! You should go to bed! (Can't find a bossy smiley either) :blush:

[Lel]

Whoa, you do sound a bit tired and stressed! You should go to bed! (Can't find a bossy smiley either) :blush:

You bossy or me bossy?

[AveMaria]

Keep the cold drinks coming - I am so desperate for fall weather. I honestly cannot take another day over 100 this year. :cry:

[Lel]

/me keeps something coming....er...ice water?

[AveMaria]

So long as it's cold, I'm happy.

Did I mention my air conditioning just broke on Friday and the repair man can't come out until Tuesday???

[Fish and Bread]

So long as it's cold, I'm happy.

Cold? What's cold? Since my move to Arizona, I've forgotten about the concept entirely. ;)

Good morning everyone. :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

Off to church!

John

[higgs2]

Morning everyone! my husband took the kids off to church and I stayed home with the baby. It feels so weird to stay home!!! I'll go the the mid-week Eucharist I guess.

Sooo, is everyone at church or could someone figure out how to work this espresso machine for me?

[Naomi4Christ]

Been to church hours ago, but about to go back for the evening round

Today was our Harvest thanksgiving and very enjoyable it was too. We squeezed both congregations into one joint service as well as having many guests.

[higgs2]

Been to church hours ago, but about to go back for the evening round

Today was our Harvest thanksgiving and very enjoyable it was too. We squeezed both congregations into one joint service as well as having many guests.
That sounds fun! And what's on for this evening?

[Naomi4Christ]

We have a Sunday evening service - it has more charasmatic feeling - although it attracts folks from both our main congregations, as well as a few students who seem to have trouble getting up in the mornings. It's very informal and relaxed.

[Lel]

Feels weird for me going to church....bah.

[AveMaria]

My allergies are really acting up, so I stayed home. Mainly because the meds I'm taking make me too drowsy to drive safely.

[Lel]

My allergies are acting up a bit with cleaning the house and stuff. I finally caved in and took some OTC allergy meds. So now I'm cooking dinner!

[AveMaria]

What's for dinner?

[D'Ann]

Hi everyone,

Just checking in to say hi and say ... cool. Lel is cooking dinner.

Lel, I'm glad that you are feeling better and allergies suck too. I hate allergies. I always get them when I do my heavy duty dusting chores... not fun

[Fish and Bread]

Hi everyone. Dinner was spagetti.

Wow, what a day. Very stressful and both emotionally and physically exhausting. I need a drink.

John

[higgs2]

Hi everyone. Dinner was spagetti.

Wow, what a day. Very stressful and both emotionally and physically exhausting. I need a drink.

John

Here, have a martini.
So what happened today? You okay?

[higgs2]

We had our Fall Parish picnic today. It was great. Crisp, sunny Fall day, BBQ and potluck, sack races and badmitton for the kids, lots of babies crawling in the grass. A good time was had by all!

[Fish and Bread]

Here, have a martini.

::sips:: Thank you.

So what happened today? You okay?

This probably isn't the best forum to go into the details in, but in essence, something happened this morning that really upset me, but I took a long drive, which tend to relax me, afterwards and now I'm fine, aside from being very tired. Looking on the bright side, about halfway through the drive I saw a sign for Winslow, AZ and decided to go the rest of the way and reenact the line from the classic Eagles song "Take It Easy" involving that city (Well, no one pulled up to me in a flatbed Ford, but I did stand on a corner. ;)), and discovered a beautiful national park on the way there, so it wasn't a total waste. :) Thank you for asking. :)

John

[Lel]

What's for dinner?

Spaghetti.

[AveMaria]

Yum, I love spaghetti. I'd eat it 4 or 5 nights a week if I could.

[Lel]

Hmmm. I'm not a big spaghetti fan, but I'll eat it from time to time. :) Nice break. :)

[higgs2]

::sips:: Thank you.



This probably isn't the best forum to go into the details in, but in essence, something happened this morning that really upset me, but I took a long drive, which tend to relax me, afterwards and now I'm fine, aside from being very tired. Looking on the bright side, about halfway through the drive I saw a sign for Winslow, AZ and decided to go the rest of the way and reenact the line from the classic Eagles song "Take It Easy" involving that city (Well, no one pulled up to me in a flatbed Ford, but I did stand on a corner. ;)), and discovered a beautiful national park on the way there, so it wasn't a total waste. :) Thank you for asking. :)

John

Now I can't stop playing that song in my head! Glad you're feeling better.

[svdbygrace]

I need a drink! :( Tea, please? ;) lol.

[higgs2]

:wave: Black, green or herbal?

[svdbygrace]

Ooooo... Green, please! :)

[Naomi4Christ]

I need a drink! :( Tea, please? ;) lol.

I've already opened the vino here - white anyone?

[svdbygrace]

Drinks tea in the corner, and watches the Noonday newscast. :cool:


:yum: Good tea!

[svdbygrace]

Thank you... :)

[Fish and Bread]

Morning all. I'll have coffee, black. :)

John

[Lel]

One cup of black coffee coming up, virtual only. ;)

[Andy Broadley]

Evening all:)

[higgs2]

:wave:

[Andy Broadley]

Hi higgs, How are you?

[Andy Broadley]

*Andy gets a beer

[Fish and Bread]

Hi everyone!

John

[Lel]

/me gets a glass of Everclear. :holy:

[AveMaria]

Anyone seen the cocktail shaker? I do believe it is martini time!

[Lel]

/me sets out a dozen cocktail shakers.

[AveMaria]

Oooo. Thank you!

I don't have to use them all, do I? ^_^

[Lel]

Maybe. :holy:

I have programmed the universal remote! I am a goddess! :P

[Fish and Bread]

Hi folks,

Well, I'm back from evening prayer. I think I may have found a good home parish out here, it's a got a great old pipe organ in a nice look sanctuary and has three priests, a bishop, and rabbi on staff. Yes, a rabbi. I'll be interested in seeing how that works out. Lel even says she'll come with me if that's the parish I settle on. :) I won't be making a final decision for a couple weeks yet, though.

Meanwhile, I'm frying some hamburgers with worcheshire sauce, hot sauce, and peppers mixed into the meat and watching King of Queens simultaneously while typing this, so you may want to excuse any grammatical errors. :)

How are you all?

John

[AveMaria]

Maybe. :holy:

I have programmed the universal remote! I am a goddess! :P

Does that mean you can now control the universe, from the comfort of your own living room? ^_^