The Canterbury Alehouse - The Fellowship Thr(5)

[Fish and Bread]

OH my gosh! oh my gosh...you give her the BIGGEST hug. I absolutely adore her!

She asked me to let you know that she and I are dating since she isn't sure if she told you. :) By the way, what "other church" are you from? The icon is kind of non-specific. :)

John

[Naomi4Christ]

I loved the Candian game. Three downs, 110 yard field, 12 men to a side, a field goal post at the front of the endzone, and, of course, the all important rouge (i.e. a single point awarded to the kicking team when a kick into the endzone is not brought out by the returning team).

Sounds like Rugby League. Andy?

[Cassiopeia]

She asked me to let you know that she and I are dating since she isn't sure if she told you. :) By the way, what "other church" are you from? The icon is kind of non-specific. :)

JohnNo she hadn't told me...

I am ..erm...currently without church :)

[Fish and Bread]

Sounds like Rugby League. Andy?

It plays a lot more like a modified version of American football than it does rugby (A casual fan might not notice the difference between the US and the Canadian game at first glance), although, strictly speaking, American football is actually a modified version of Canadian football, which in turn is a *very* modified version of rugby, if I recall correctly (Which I probably do not. :)).

John

[Fish and Bread]

No she hadn't told me...

I am ..erm...currently without church :)

Cool. What kind of spiritual beliefs do you have, if any (If it's okay to ask :))? Are you looking into any churches or spiritual gatherings, thinking about doing so, avoiding institutionalized religion at all cost, take a break, or what? :)

John

[Naomi4Christ]

It plays a lot more like a modified version of American football than it does rugby (A casual fan might not notice the difference between the US and the Canadian game at first glance), although, strictly speaking, American football is actually a modified version of Canadian football, which in turn is a *very* modified version of rugby, if I recall correctly (Which I probably do not. :)).

John

I wasn't thinking of Rugby Union - but from the description, it sounds a lot like Rugby League.

[Fish and Bread]

I wasn't thinking of Rugby Union - but from the description, it sounds a lot like Rugby League.

What's the distinction between Rugby League and Ruby Union? :)

John

[Naomi4Christ]

On the face of it, 15 (RFU) players to 12.

Then it seems that the objective in RFL is to reach the try line in a series of downs, whereas in RFU you go whereever.

The two games look very different and I have absolutely no idea what the specifics of RFL are. I'm a Union girl myself.

[Fish and Bread]

On the face of it, 15 (RFU) players to 12.

Then it seems that the objective in RFL is to reach the try line in a series of downs, whereas in RFU you go whereever.

The two games look very different and I have absolutely no idea what the specifics of RFL are. I'm a Union girl myself.

Thanks for the explanation! :) The RFL sounds a little bit more like American/Canadian football than the the Union game. The Union game sounds like the sort of thing labeled rugby over here, though. I really like what rugby I've seen, but it isn't consider a major sport in the US, so I have never really gotten a chance to follow it regularly.

Goodnight everyone! :)

John

[Lel]

/me comes in live and in person to toss a few big hugs the way of Casi!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

Yeah, that fishy character ;) is my dear, sweet, wonderful, kind boyfriend. :kiss:

[Cassiopeia]

* Lel comes in live and in person to toss a few big hugs the way of Casi!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

Yeah, that fishy character ;) is my dear, sweet, wonderful, kind boyfriend. :kiss:Big hugs coming your way too love! :hug::hug::hug: So good to see you again :)

[Cat59]

* Lel comes in live and in person to toss a few big hugs the way of Casi!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

Yeah, that fishy character ;) is my dear, sweet, wonderful, kind boyfriend. :kiss:
:wave:
Hi Lel!
:hug: :hug: :hug:
Hope you don't mind me popping in and giving you a couple of hugs. I just discovered I can post in here!!!

[Swart]

*kinda going through an annulment with the new one* :sigh:

Sorry to hear about this Casi. I'll have to pop into your forum for a chat. :hug:

[Cassiopeia]

Sorry to hear about this Casi. I'll have to pop into your forum for a chat. :hug:erm ..yeah ..you still moding for me or what? LOL

[Swart]

What's the distinction between Rugby League and Ruby Union? :)

John

Rugby Union is for people who don't mind running for ninety minutes without a break whilst getting mugged every ten metres for an inflated pigskin.

I played Rugby League at school until all the other kids turned into knuckle dragging neanderthals hell bent on my destruction. I played winger - which meant I got the ball when nobody else wanted it. Generally I would get the ball about twice a game and managed to hold on to it for about three seconds before two hundred pounds flesh would pound into my face and sear all thought from my brain.

Cricket is much more fun. You get to stand in the Queensland sun for a full day hoping the ball might come your way.

And nobody hits you.

[Swart]

erm ..yeah ..you still moding for me or what? LOL

I'll try to poke my head in when I can. The lure of CF and CoC is great and my time is limited. Last few times I poked my head in there had been no activity.

[Lel]

:wave:
Hi Lel!
:hug: :hug: :hug:
Hope you don't mind me popping in and giving you a couple of hugs. I just discovered I can post in here!!!

Hi Cat! :hug: Nah, come in and join the fun, just watch out for PaladinValer's appetite! :eek: :P

[Lel]

Hi Swart! Glad you could make it!

Anyone want some nice hors d'oeuvres? I have...ummm...tomatoes?

[Cat59]

Hi Swart! Glad you could make it!

Anyone want some nice hors d'oeuvres? I have...ummm...tomatoes?
:yum:
Tomatoes and tomatoes
Yummy!

[Lel]

Hey, if ya like 'em....have a dozen...not even tossed! ;)

[Cat59]

Rugby Union is for people who don't mind running for ninety minutes without a break whilst getting mugged every ten metres for an inflated pigskin.
For some reason my husband and son love it..
Comes from being Welsh, I suppose
(watching it, that is, not playing it..)
Hey, if ya like 'em....have a dozen...not even tossed! ;)
We've just about run out of tomatoes here, so that'd be great.
Now if anyone wants a squash, I've got a garage full
And don't even mention brussel sprouts..

/me shudders
I still haven't worked out my hubbie grows something no one I know will go near, let alone eat...

[Lel]

Mmm, brussels sprouts....

Ugh, I'm sore now. I've just pulled someone up to a standing position from lying down and taken them to my shower.

[Cat59]

Sounds painful...
and it's a pity you're so far away or I'd package up the sprouts for you...

[Lel]

Not painful, but I am a bit sore! :P

WEll, I could buy my own sprouts, but I got corn instead.

[Cat59]

My son has finally completed his art homework!
Drawn my ear, me sitting in a chair and collaged a whole load of eyes..
Looks quite scary..
But at least I can stop nagging

[karen freeinchristman]

Hi Cat59, I like your avatar picture. The words you have put, "Light will guide you home"... Coldplay fan? :) I like that song. (maybe that's not even where you got the phrase, I don't know).


Well, my daughter and I are off to the Deanery Advent service now.

:wave:

[Cat59]

Coldplay it is
And Tintern Abbey...

Have a good service!

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Cat:wave:


Good to see you in here.:)

[Cat59]

Hi Andy!
Back in work for the night?

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Andy!
Back in work for the night?

Yea. Last one tonight though:)

[Lel]

Hi again Cat! :) Well, off to football-land for me.

[Naomi4Christ]

Hey Andy, explain Rugby League to us. Do you know if it is similar to Canadian football?

[Andy Broadley]

Hey Andy, explain Rugby League to us. Do you know if it is similar to Canadian football?

Not sure what canadian football is to be honest Naomi, but rugby league is similer to rugby union in many ways, but has 13 players per side instead of 15 nad is physically rougher than union. It's played prediminantly in the north of England, mainly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. There was a split in the 1870's and the Rugby Football League came into being. Prior to that there was only one type of rugby, all amatuer. In 1876 (I think) several northern clubs wanted to start paying their players, who were mainly working class men, as they could not afford time off work for training etc.

The southern clubs, mainly made up of better off middle class players, refused to go along with it, and the split occurred.

Both codes are now professional at the top level, but the two codes remain seperate and probably always will.

[Naomi4Christ]

Thanks - and would you affirm the superiority of the Union game?

[Andy Broadley]

Thanks - and would you affirm the superiority of the Union game?


No way. Softies game.(O whats this, O it's the ball. What shall I do with it? Better kick it over the touchline before somebody tackles me)

Rugby League is far superior:)

[Cat59]

No way. Softies game.(O whats this, O it's the ball. What shall I do with it? Better kick it over the touchline before somebody tackles me)

Rugby League is far superior:)
*cough*
That's a matter of opinion...
;)

[Andy Broadley]

In support of my claim I would point out that many former League players have made a successful career in union, but few union players could cut it in Rugby League:)

[Cat59]

Hah!
Trying to win the RU vs RL debate with facts now!!
/me goes off in a sulk..
;)
actually, Cat's just going to bed cos she's tired and has a busy week ahead!
Night Andy, see you in a few days!!

[Naomi4Christ]

In support of my claim I would point out that many former League players have made a successful career in union, but few union players could cut it in Rugby League:)

That's prolly because rugby league doesn't have as many black tie events :D

[Andy Broadley]

Hah!
Trying to win the RU vs RL debate with facts now!!
* Cat59 goes off in a sulk..
;)
actually, Cat's just going to bed cos she's tired and has a busy week ahead!
Night Andy, see you in a few days!!

Goodnight Cat. Probably see you on Friday (days off after tonight):wave:

[Andy Broadley]

That's prolly because rugby league doesn't have as many black tie events :D

Too rough for 'em more like :D

[Swart]

For some reason my husband and son love it..
Comes from being Welsh, I suppose

I love it when the Welsh sing hymns at a Rugby match! :bow:

[Swart]

Rugby League is far superior:)

*HACK* *COUGH* *SPLUTTER*

You only have to watch two games back-to-back to see how untrue that is. I used to play League and then played one Union game - it nearly killed me! There's an order of magnitude in difficulty between the two games. For example:


Union is non-stop. League pauses every tackle and there is a posession change every sixth.
Union has 14 men in a scrum, League has 10.
Union scrums are REAL scrums, League scrums now consist of second-row feeds and now serve mainly to give the backs a chance to play the ball.
Union has line-outs, rucks and field goals that are actually worth something. These force the players to be something more than a charging mass of body weight.
League favours those with more body mass and muscular strength over skill.
As a winger I was fast and nimble, but still managed to get coat-hangered nearly every time I touched the ball. I actually *did* do better at Union than League, however I realised I didn't have anything near the skill of the other players. I was useless in a ruck and was a hindrance in a line-out and although I was fast, I couldn't run for forty minutes without stopping for a break. In contrast, when playing league I mainly walked around or jogged to get in position. The only time I had to run was if I or the prop nearest to me had the ball - then I ran hell-for-leather. Unless the ball was passed to me my instructions were always to kick the ball into touch, particularly if I didn't have the support of the rest of the field.

[Fish and Bread]

I just discovered I can post in here!!!

Welcome! :) I was hoping you'd drop by. :)

John

[Fish and Bread]

Welcome to all the other new Alehouse patrons also. :) I know Cat from elsewhere on CF, so I singled her out by name, but it's nice to see all the other new people as well. :)

John

[svdbygrace]

Welcome to all the other new Alehouse patrons also. :) I know Cat from elsewhere on CF, so I singled her out by name, but it's nice to see all the other new people as well. :)

John

Indeed. Welcome to the Alehouse. Drinks for everyone!

Gets the milk outta the fridge and pours everyone a giant glass. ;) :)

[svdbygrace]

John the snowman!

[lonnienord]

Please join us in preparing for our LORD's coming in the Advent thread on DF: http://www.christianforums.com/t2350037-advent.html#post20252164

[Fish and Bread]

John the snowman!

For the winter season I shall henceforth be known as Frosty. ;)

Sincerely,
Frosty
:)

[Andy Broadley]

*HACK* *COUGH* *SPLUTTER*

You only have to watch two games back-to-back to see how untrue that is. I used to play League and then played one Union game - it nearly killed me! There's an order of magnitude in difficulty between the two games. For example:

Union is non-stop. League pauses every tackle and there is a posession change every sixth.
Union has 14 men in a scrum, League has 10.
Union scrums are REAL scrums, League scrums now consist of second-row feeds and now serve mainly to give the backs a chance to play the ball.
Union has line-outs, rucks and field goals that are actually worth something. These force the players to be something more than a charging mass of body weight.
League favours those with more body mass and muscular strength over skill.
As a winger I was fast and nimble, but still managed to get coat-hangered nearly every time I touched the ball. I actually *did* do better at Union than League, however I realised I didn't have anything near the skill of the other players. I was useless in a ruck and was a hindrance in a line-out and although I was fast, I couldn't run for forty minutes without stopping for a break. In contrast, when playing league I mainly walked around or jogged to get in position. The only time I had to run was if I or the prop nearest to me had the ball - then I ran hell-for-leather. Unless the ball was passed to me my instructions were always to kick the ball into touch, particularly if I didn't have the support of the rest of the field.

But the fact remains that many League players have madr the transition to union, but few union players have been able to handle the greater demands that League places on them.

And any claim that League is dominated by the forwards can easily be countered by referring to the way the Kiwi backs put Australia to the sword in the Tri Nations final on saturday.

And with respect, the ball spends far more time out of play in a game of union than in a game of league, thuis allowing the backs in the union code to have more rest time than their league counterparts.

I do agree that something has to be done about the scrums in league though.

[Swart]

But the fact remains that many League players have madr the transition to union, but few union players have been able to handle the greater demands that League places on them.


Those demands are usually strength and size related - not skill. If you're big enough and tough enough, you can play League. Union requires a higher level of skill and aerobic fitness. It's "the running game". I also find it more enjoyable to watch than league.

Wendell Sailor can play well in both codes because he has the skill AND the size/strength. The man is a machine! However, I'd hate to see John Hopoate try and play Union.

By the way, John Hopoate is a Mormon and was in my ward before we moved to Queensland. After each suspension we'd say "Well, I guess we'll see Hoppas at Church this Sunday!"


And any claim that League is dominated by the forwards can easily be countered by referring to the way the Kiwi backs put Australia to the sword in the Tri Nations final on saturday.


We're not having a good year for international sport. :cry:


And with respect, the ball spends far more time out of play in a game of union than in a game of league, thuis allowing the backs in the union code to have more rest time than their league counterparts.


I'm not sure how you figure this. League has lots on mini stops every tackle. It can be argued that League has quicker play from the touch line. It can also be argued that Union players deliberately put the ball into touch more often. Since Arthur Beetson coached quick playing tactics as a means to put the other team off guard (flick passing, taking the tap, short punts on the fifth tackle) League has definitely increased in speed. It still is a generally slower, stop/start game than Union.


I do agree that something has to be done about the scrums in league though.

What can be done? Have a single row only? The change was made to avoid injury. For some reason, the spinal injuries endemic to League don't seem to be as much of a problem in the more densely packed Union scrums.

[Sappheire]

:wave:

[Fish and Bread]

:wave:

Welcome! :) I'm glad you decided to stop by. :)

John

[Lel]

For the winter season I shall henceforth be known as Frosty. ;)

Sincerely,
Frosty
:)

I will not comment, I will not comment, I will not comment...

[Andy Broadley]

:cry:





What can be done? Have a single row only? The change was made to avoid injury. For some reason, the spinal injuries endemic to League don't seem to be as much of a problem in the more densely packed Union scrums.

Basically the ball either has to go in stright as it does in Union, or get rid of the scrum entirely, and just have a tap start.

In present form it serves no purpose.

BTW I can't speak about the Aussie game but over here most of the league players that have done well in Union have been backs.

[Cassiopeia]

I will not comment, I will not comment, I will not comment...
A wise woman is a rare find :)

[karen freeinchristman]

A wise woman is a rare find :)shhh.... don't let the men know that! :cool:

[Cat59]

I will not comment, I will not comment, I will not comment...
Looks like you'll not be needing any heating on for a bit...
Or else John's new name will be puddle
/me gives Lel a warm coat and some mittens...

[Cassiopeia]

shhh.... don't let the men know that! :cool:eeepsss! sorry :sorry:

[higgs2]

Hi folks, I'm tempted to get a stiff drink but I think I'd better stick to chamomile tea if there is any.

[Andy Broadley]

Hi folks, I'm tempted to get a stiff drink but I think I'd better stick to chamomile tea if there is any.

We have some PG tips if that helps at all:)

[karen freeinchristman]

We have some PG tips if that helps at all:)That's black tea, higgs! that brand isn't over in the States, is it?

Andy, are you working today?

I'm at my desk with a chicken, stuffing, and cranberry sandwich. yum...:yum:

[higgs2]

That's black tea, higgs! that brand isn't over in the States, is it?

Andy, are you working today?

I'm at my desk with a chicken, stuffing, and cranberry sandwich. yum...:yum:
No, we can't get it here, much to my husband's dismay -- he *loves* PG tips. We imported that and hobnobs when we were in UK several years ago.

Here we drink Red Rose tea -- from canada, and each box has a little ceramic figurine for Noah's ark in it! So far we have Noah and wife, a zebra, and 2 rhinos :D

It's okay though, I'm on to espresso as I just got up.

[karen freeinchristman]

Here we drink Red Rose tea -- from canada, and each box has a little ceramic figurine for Noah's ark in it! So far we have Noah and wife, a zebra, and 2 rhinos :D
Wow, that's cool! I love getting toys inside other foods, like cereal boxes.


(I mean, my KIDS love it ;) )

[higgs2]

(I mean, my KIDS love it ;) )
;)

[karen freeinchristman]

We imported that and hobnobs when we were in UK several years ago.
Where in the UK did you travel, higgs?

[Andy Broadley]

Good morning Alehouse chums :wave:


7am.

No work today and -2 degC outside.

(What on earth am I doing out of bed?)

Watching cricket on TV, thats what.

Might venture out onto the golf course later, but on the otherhand might stay warm instead.

(lol. Yes Pam, I know that -2 is a heatwave to you, but to us it's darned cold:D)

[Andy Broadley]

Just cooking breakfast.


Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, fried bread, eggs and big pot of tea.

Fire burning well.

Bliss:)

[karen freeinchristman]

Just cooking breakfast.


Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, fried bread, eggs and big pot of tea.

Fire burning well.

Bliss:)

mmm... sounds great!!

[Cat59]

139 for 3
Hmmm..
Need to get a few more wickets there
*Cat tries to pretend she understands cricket..

[Andy Broadley]

139 for 3
Hmmm..
Need to get a few more wickets there
*Cat tries to pretend she understands cricket..

Imzumam has retired hurt, so in effect 4 down

[Lel]

(lol. Yes Pam, I know that -2 is a heatwave to you, but to us it's darned cold:D)

And to us, well, we'd die of frostbite upon opening the door, but no matter as we've never heard of -2C anyway here. (And not just because it's in Celsius either, it doesn't get that cold here that I remember.)

[svdbygrace]

For the winter season I shall henceforth be known as Frosty. ;)

Sincerely,
Frosty
:)

:scratch: :eek:

[svdbygrace]

I will not comment, I will not comment, I will not comment...

:P ^_^

[DarthDigger]

Hello again everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fish and Bread]

Hi Darth!

John

[DarthDigger]

Fish & Bread - my name is John too!

[svdbygrace]

Hi, Darth! :)

[karen freeinchristman]

Fish & Bread - my name is John too!But the name 'Darth' sounds so cool, I will stick to calling you that! :cool:

[Andy Broadley]

Hi gang :wave:


Saw the new HP movie tonight.

Excellent

[Fish and Bread]

Hi gang :wave:


Saw the new HP movie tonight.

Excellent

What's HP?

John

[pmcleanj]

What's HP?

John
It's a steak sauce made famous for its use in the Houses of Parliament ;)

[karen freeinchristman]

What's HP?

John:doh:




It's a steak sauce made famous for its use in the Houses of Parliament ;) :D

[Andy Broadley]

What's HP?

John


Harry Potter.

Even as we speak, the fires are being built in OBOB to burn me at the stake for herasy :D

[Cat59]

Harry Potter.
My son went to see it last week
Being a typical teenager of the Kevin variety at the moment, the only thing I've established from him was that it was "alright"
:D

[Fish and Bread]

I'm making some chicken wings. I smothered them in margine, put some hot sauce on both sides, and then sprinked salt, pepper, and Old Bay on both sides. :) I've never made them this way, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll turn out well. I generally have good instincts for these things and one can never go wrong with Old Bay. ;)

John

[Swart]

What's HP?

Hewlett Packard? ;)

[Swart]

I generally have good instincts for these things and one can never go wrong with Old Bay. ;)


Pepperberry sauce for me! My wife discovered it in Tasmania, now we have it couriered to us by the box load!

[Fish and Bread]

Pepperberry sauce for me! My wife discovered it in Tasmania, now we have it couriered to us by the box load!

A Pakinstani friend introduced a wonderful spice from the land of his ancestors to me in high school, but unfortunately I didn't write down the name of it. I rue neglecting to do that to this day. It was a truly great condiment. :)

John

[Andy Broadley]

My son went to see it last week
Being a typical teenager of the Kevin variety at the moment, the only thing I've established from him was that it was "alright"
:D

It was a good film.

Really good dragon chase scene (Harry Potter version of a car chase)

All in all a good watch.

Voldamort is back ;)

[Andy Broadley]

Quiet today

[Cat59]

Quiet today
/me tiptoes in softly
Why, do you have a headache?

;)
Afternoon Andy...

[Fish and Bread]

* Cat59 tiptoes in softly
Why, do you have a headache? ;)

LOL! Oops, sorry, was that laugh too loud? ;) I'll use sign language from now on. ;)

John

[Cat59]

Hi John!
Glad to see you've not melted yet...

[Lel]

Hi John!
Glad to see you've not melted yet...

I don't know, him melting isn't exactly a bad thing! :P

[Cat59]

I don't know, him melting isn't exactly a bad thing! :P
Just think of the mess!
/me gives Lel and mop and bucket just in case...

[Fish and Bread]

Hi John!
Glad to see you've not melted yet...

Thanks. :) Lel has ensured that I have a fan blowing cold air on me constantly. :)

John

[Cat59]

Lel thinks of everything!

[Lel]

Yeah, why would I need a mop when I have a fan? ;)

[Cat59]

Yeah, why would I need a mop when I have a fan? ;)
You have lots of fans..
:holy:

And I really should be in bed but I'm having one of those "can't sleep" nights...

[Lel]

You have lots of fans too, Cat. :hug:

[Cat59]

and you should have one more in a minute!

[Andy Broadley]

When Cat looks in next, better not mention yesterdays football results

[Cat59]

When Cat looks in next, better not mention yesterdays football results
"Am I bothered?"
/me puts on her best Catherine Tate voice...
:D

[Naomi4Christ]

"Am I bothered?"
* Cat59 puts on her best Catherine Tate voice...
:D

Yeah but no but :D

[Cat59]

Yeah but.... we're still above Andy's team in the league anyway.
:D
So just wait till his lot play away from home
Revenge, revenge!

[Andy Broadley]

Hull 2-0 Cardiff

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41085000/jpg/_41085768_darren_purse3107_203.jpg Cardiff defender Darren Purse was sent off for two yellow cards

Hull ended a six-match streak without a win by seeing off visitors Cardiff.

The game turned on the 68th-minute dismissal of Darren Purse, the Cardiff skipper picking up his second yellow card for fouling Craig Fagan.

Within two minutes Hull turned the numerical advantage into a goal, as Fagan crossed from the right and Billy Paynter converted it from close range.

Cardiff looked for an equaliser but Hull caught them with a swift counter, Fagan racing clear to drill home.



<LI>Hull manager Peter Taylor:
"We needed the win and I was really pleased because we have worked very hard and did not drop our heads.

"In the first half we could have done better, but we improved a bit in the second half and that first goal obviously gave us confidence.

"It was an important victory and it would be lovely if we could go on a little run now and build on that win."

<LI>Cardiff manager Dave Jones:
"The lad (Fagan) jumped up and ran at him (Purse) and in today's game there's no need for it.

"You only have to touch someone now and they go down like who knows what.

"Although Darren has tackled him from behind I'm not sure it was a yellow card and maybe the referee wasn't going to give it."



Hull: Duke, Lynch, Cort, Collins, Delaney, Dawson, France, Welsh, Barmby (Elliott 66), Fagan, Paynter (Andrews 90).
Subs Not Used: Leite, Green, Price.

Goals: Paynter 70, Fagan 88.

Cardiff: Alexander, Weston, Purse, Loovens, Barker (Lee 86), Parry (Cox 69), Whitley, Koumas, Ledley, Jerome, Ricketts.
Subs Not Used: Ardley, Boland, Margetson.

Sent Off: Purse (68).

Booked: Purse, Weston, Ricketts. Att: 18,364 Ref: P Taylor (Hertfordshire).

[Cat59]

The words "rubbing" and "in" come to mind here...
:D

[Andy Broadley]

The words "rubbing" and "in" come to mind here...
:D

;)

As does the expression making hay while the sun shines:)

[Naomi4Christ]

So what division are we talking about? Are they in the same league as, say, Woking, for example?

[Andy Broadley]

So what division are we talking about? Are they in the same league as, say, Woking, for example?

Hull City and cardiff are both in the Football Championship.

This is the division that used to be division one once it stopped being division two. :cool:

Clear? No, me neither :D

Woking are in the football Conference which is three divisions lower.

[Naomi4Christ]

So is that the one Reading is in?

[Cat59]

Yup, Reading are in it and at the top...
And Hull are where exactly, Andy..?
;)
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gifhttp://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gifhttp://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gif

[Andy Broadley]

Yup, Reading are in it and at the top...
And Hull are where exactly, Andy..?
;)
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gifhttp://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gifhttp://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gif

Seventeenth and unbeaten in last three games.

[Andy Broadley]

A creditable position having just achieved promotion in two successive seasons.

There was always going to be a need to establish ourselves in this league before thinking about progressing further.

Come the end of the season, any position higher than third bottom will be a success:)

[Cat59]

Actually- City's success is usually avoiding relegation at the last minute, so I shouldn't say too much...

[Andy Broadley]

Actually- City's success is usually avoiding relegation at the last minute, so I shouldn't say too much...

Not doing so bad this year though.

About time they fulfilled the potential they have.

[Naomi4Christ]

Yup, Reading are in it and at the top...
And Hull are where exactly, Andy..?
;)
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gifhttp://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gifhttp://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/shared/img/o.gif

We keep meaning to have a family outing to Madjeski. We are a bit closer to Chelsea, but I'm not paying their prices, so Reading is the next closest big club. DH & DS have been there a few times for the rugger.

[Andy Broadley]

We keep meaning to have a family outing to Madjeski. We are a bit closer to Chelsea, but I'm not paying their prices, so Reading is the next closest big club. DH & DS have been there a few times for the rugger.

FA cup third round draw has just been made.

West Bromwich Albion v Reading
Arsenal v Cardiff City
Hull City v Aston Villa

[Cat59]

We beat Arsenal once in the FA Cup final- in the 1920s!

[Andy Broadley]

We beat Arsenal once in the FA Cup final- in the 1920s!

They lost at Bolton yesterday so you never know.

I reckon Villa are a bit beatable as well:)


And hows this for a bit of cup magic.

Burton Albion or Burscough will be at home to Manchester United:)

[Cat59]

And hows this for a bit of cup magic.

Burton Albion or Burscough will be at home to Manchester United:)
:clap:
I love it when that happens!!

[Lel]

and you should have one more in a minute!

LOL....I sure did! :D

[Cat59]

Hi Lel!
Is that a basket of rabbits you have there???
(My monitor is awful, images are really hard to make out..)

[karen freeinchristman]

:eek:

Andy has shaved off his moustache!!!

[svdbygrace]

I need a drink! (Coffee, that is... ;))


It's soooooo cold outside. Didn't get to Church this morning because of the ice, everywhere, so I slept in.... :sleep: :yawn: I went to advent/christmas evening verspers last night at several diffrent churches.

[Sappheire]

:wave:

[karen freeinchristman]

:wave:Hi Sappheire!

Welcome to the Alehouse! Have a seat! What can I get you to drink?

[Andy Broadley]

:yawn:

[Cat59]

*Cat makes Andy a cup of tea..
That'll wake you up!

[Sonfest Rocker]

Hi Guys :wave:

This is my niece, and she's come for a visit. She attends the local St George's Anglican Church. Please help me make her feel welcome :thumbsup:

Ann M

[Fish and Bread]

This is my niece, and she's come for a visit. She attends the local St George's Anglican Church. Please help me make her feel welcome :thumbsup:

Welcome! :) It's nice to have you here. :)

John

[Sonfest Rocker]

:wave: hi tom

[DarthDigger]

Hello!

[karen freeinchristman]

Hi Sonfest Rocker! Hi DarthDigger! :wave:

Anything exciting going on around here???

[higgs2]

My feet hurt.

[karen freeinchristman]

My feet hurt.Awww.... here, put them up on this foot-stool. Too much Christmas shopping? :)

[svdbygrace]

Christmas Shopping... this early in the season? :confused: ;) ^_^

Runs out the door and down the street to the shopping centre, and finds the perfect gifts for all those in the Alehouse.

[Sappheire]

Hi Sappheire!

Welcome to the Alehouse! Have a seat! What can I get you to drink?


Mountain Dew please :)

[karen freeinchristman]

Mountain Dew please :)Good choice, sounds very refreshing! :thumbsup: Ice?




Runs out the door and down the street to the shopping centre, and finds the perfect gifts for all those in the Alehouse.Anxiety level is rising now, time seems to be going too fast. I must hurry and get some gifts! This part of the season frustrates me, because I get all stressed out about present-choosing.
We are flying to California this Christmas, so seeing my family is what I am looking forward to! :)

[svdbygrace]

Good choice, sounds very refreshing! :thumbsup: Ice?




Anxiety level is rising now, time seems to be going too fast. I must hurry and get some gifts! This part of the season frustrates me, because I get all stressed out about present-choosing.
We are flying to California this Christmas, so seeing my family is what I am looking forward to! :)

I've not even started to make a list yet, and 18 days left... :eek: I'm avoding all the major shopping malls this year and walmart and shopping at the smaller stores, to 1) avoid the crowds 2) help the local economy. That would be the greatest gift to visit your family! :)

[Fish and Bread]

Anxiety level is rising now, time seems to be going too fast. I must hurry and get some gifts! This part of the season frustrates me, because I get all stressed out about present-choosing.

I know what you mean. Christmas wasn't my favorite holiday growing up, in part because I wasn't religious and there was a lot of pressure to go to church, but for a lot of other reasons as well. Nowadays, I really look forward to the late-night Christmas Eve service, but I find Christmas *still* isn't my favorite holiday because a lot of the other reasons I had as a child still apply.

Gift buying is a lot of pressure for people on low incomes. I have a huge family and, even when names are picked out of hats, I still have four presents to buy, since it isn't done on a one to one basis (Long story). Growing up, I only worked part-time while going to school and then some health problems hit and I only worked part-time for that reason. Nowadays, I kind of do the homemaker thing (Again due to the health) while sharing one income with a roommate who works. I simply can't afford to get gifts that are up to the standards that are expected of me and it has only been very rarely that I've *ever* been able to do so. The family knows my situation and still makes snide comments about my gifts. They don't seem to get that if I only spend $4 or $5 on a present, it's because I usually only have $4 or $5 I can spend. And, yes, I've explained the situation to them at length repeatedly.

Part of my frustration with the holiday comes from my family's attitude towards things (They're rich and they just don't understand that I'm poor, and they're healthy and they just don't understand that I'm not), but I think the secular aspects of this holiday can be stressful on all sorts of people in all sorts of circumstances. It almost completely obscures for many the celebration of the Incarnation of God that is so central to Christmas, or the more general sense of hope and joy that is so central to the holiday for non-Christians.

Personally, I've always preferred Thanksgiving. It's practically stress free, the food is a lot better, and there's football. :)

[karen freeinchristman]

Part of my frustration with the holiday comes from my family's attitude towards things (They're rich and they just don't understand that I'm poor, and they're healthy and they just don't understand that I'm not), but I think the secular aspects of this holiday can be stressful on all sorts of people in all sorts of circumstances. It almost completely obscures for many the celebration of the Incarnation of God that is so central to Christmas, or the more general sense of hope and joy that is so central to the holiday for non-Christians.

Personally, I've always preferred Thanksgiving. It's practically stress free, the food is a lot better, and there's football. :)

I have a similar problem with a family that has no worries when it comes to their finances when we are struggling on a month-to-month basis. I don't have the health issue that you have, thankfully. I always preferred Thanksgiving for the same reason.

[karen freeinchristman]

Not very lively in here... :yawn:

[karen freeinchristman]

I'm making home-made Sushi for dinner tonight! :yum:

[higgs2]

I'm making home-made Sushi for dinner tonight! :yum:
That is so bizarre -- we are having sushi tonight too!

[Fish and Bread]

I'm making home-made Sushi for dinner tonight! :yum:

I love seafood, but somehow raw fish doesn't really appeal to me. Maybe I should actually try it before jumping to conclusions, though. ;)

[higgs2]

This is what we're doing for Christmas gifts: http://www.er-d.org/waystogive_40774_ENG_HTM.htm And we're also giving fair trade "Bishop's Blend" coffee from ERD.

John -- your family's gift giving sounds toxic, can you opt out?

[Fish and Bread]

John -- your family's gift giving sounds toxic, can you opt out?

There's not really a way in which to do so without a lot of hurt feelings.

[higgs2]

There's not really a way in which to do so without a lot of hurt feelings.
Well it sounds like you end up with hurt feelings, which makes me sad :(

[karen freeinchristman]

I love seafood, but somehow raw fish doesn't really appeal to me. Maybe I should actually try it before jumping to conclusions, though. ;)
I love the proper raw fish kind, but when I make it at home, I only use crab-sticks, cucumber, cream cheese, and avocado. I can't count on the quality of the raw fish around here!

[karen freeinchristman]

we're also giving fair trade "Bishop's Blend" coffee from ERD.

that is great! I didn't know you could get fair trade coffee over there, I always try to find it when I go home to CA, but cannot find it. I'm a fair-trader over here (I run a little fair-trade stall at Church).

[DarthDigger]

I Love Your New Outfit Karen!!!!

[karen freeinchristman]

I Love Your New Outfit Karen!!!!Thanks, DD!
You appear to be keeping watch over the baby Jesus! :thumbsup:

[DarthDigger]

hehe - my processional croos and I will lead the way! ;)

[Andy Broadley]

Wow. been quiet in the Alehouse lately:)

[Naomi4Christ]

I'm just back from the Panto....oh, yes I am!

[karen freeinchristman]

I'm just back from the Panto....oh, yes I am!




oh, no you're not!!!

[Jamza]

oh no!! Pantos arrggggg!

[karen freeinchristman]

oh no!! Pantos arrggggg!

Look out! IT'S BEHIND YOU!!! :eek:

[Jamza]

oh no it isnt!

[DarthDigger]

Oh yes is it!

Jamza - how did you get such a high score on monster bash - I can only get around 90!

[Andy Broadley]

Hey guys :wave:


Panto night oin the Alehouse.

Cool

[Fish and Bread]

I've heard of Plano....

[SirTimothy]

*sneaks out from behind the scenery with a loud viscious evil cackle*

Speak fair maiden, or tell me truth,
I must know now, or else I'll loose,
A million screaming evil fairies
Which'll make you tell, yes, I feel quite daring!
I am the evil Knight-King of the spirits,
The evil, the weevils, and the evil McTivits,
The McTivits, I'm sure, you ne'er wish to see,
They're evil, they're nasty, just as bad as could be!

Timothy (On the spot near-rhyme doggerel, isn't it terrible? Ah well, it /is/ panto night... I can be the evil bloke!)

[Naomi4Christ]

Look out! IT'S BEHIND YOU!!! :eek:

Why didn't you tell me?

[Naomi4Christ]

Hey guys :wave:


Panto night oin the Alehouse.

Cool

Are you the dame?

[karen freeinchristman]

*sneaks out from behind the scenery with a loud viscious evil cackle*

Speak fair maiden, or tell me truth,
I must know now, or else I'll loose,
A million screaming evil fairies
Which'll make you tell, yes, I feel quite daring!
I am the evil Knight-King of the spirits,
The evil, the weevils, and the evil McTivits,
The McTivits, I'm sure, you ne'er wish to see,
They're evil, they're nasty, just as bad as could be!

Timothy (On the spot near-rhyme doggerel, isn't it terrible? Ah well, it /is/ panto night... I can be the evil bloke!)

:eek: :eek: Eeeeeek!!!! Naomi and Karen run screaming off stage, chased by evil fairies!

[Andy Broadley]

Are you the dame?

Widow Twanky at your service:)

[Andy Broadley]

Hi Pam :wave:

[pmcleanj]

Hi Pam :wave:
Hi :wave:

I'm fresh back from the Ballet, though, not the pantomime.

Nutcracker, of course. And not quite fresh back -- we finished last weekend's shows at 5:30 on Sunday. Only two shows left now (the best two, IMHO). I'm so tired, I can hardly move. But I managed to put in a full day's work and all I have to do know is go home, cook supper, do laundry, make beds, iron shirts....

On second thought, I think I'll just sleep here at my desk. :sleep: :sleep: :sleep:

[Andy Broadley]

lol. Just heard this on the radio


What would have hapened if it had been three wise women instead of men?

They would have...

Asked directions
Arrived on time
Helped deliver the baby
Cleaned the stable
Made a casserole
Brought sensible gifts

[Naomi4Christ]

Widow Twanky at your service:)

Now, who could be Wishy Washy?

[karen freeinchristman]

Now, who could be Wishy Washy?how about gtsecc??? :P

[higgs2]

What on earth is everyone talking about?

[svdbygrace]

What on earth is everyone talking about?

I guess we from the states, aren't invited to their Alehouse party. ;) ^_^

[karen freeinchristman]

What on earth is everyone talking about?It's this really bizarre British thing called the 'Panto' (short for Pantomime), which is a silly play where there is lots of slapstick comedy, cross-dressing, violence, and generally, it's where the normally reserved British let everything loose!!! :P
It's presented as though Panto's are for children, but obviously judging from this board, adults enjoy them immensely, too! :D
There is also lots of audience participation. :o

[Naomi4Christ]

how about gtsecc??? :P

His jokes would have to be actually funny :)

[Naomi4Christ]

It's this really bizarre British thing called the 'Panto' (short for Pantomime), which is a silly play where there is lots of slapstick comedy, cross-dressing, violence, and generally, it's where the normally reserved British let everything loose!!! :P
It's presented as though Panto's are for children, but obviously judging from this board, adults enjoy them immensely, too! :D
There is also lots of audience participation. :o

The jokes are aimed at adults...

[Fish and Bread]

It's this really bizarre British thing called the 'Panto' (short for Pantomime), which is a silly play where there is lots of slapstick comedy, cross-dressing, violence, and generally, it's where the normally reserved British let everything loose!!! :P
It's presented as though Panto's are for children

Just what the world needed, a children's show with cross-dressing and violence. ;) What, no sex or drug use? ;)

[Naomi4Christ]

J What, no sex or drug use? ;)

Only in the double entendres (about every other line).

[Naomi4Christ]

I think Karen should be Aladdin...

Who should be the genie?

[karen freeinchristman]

I think Karen should be Aladdin...:clap:

Who should be the genie?Hmmm..... John or Lel?

[Naomi4Christ]

:clap:

Hmmm..... John or Lel?

Does John look good in a tassled bikini?

[Jamza]

Does John look good in a tassled bikini?

See, I don't need images like this when joining the thread :P:D

[Naomi4Christ]

:d

[Jamza]

QUICK!! Naomi's apparently swallowing tounge!! :D

[karen freeinchristman]

:d:scratch:

[Naomi4Christ]

I hit the grin icon...

[higgs2]

Just what the world needed, a children's show with cross-dressing and violence. ;) What, no sex or drug use? ;)
:D :D :D

[Fish and Bread]

Does John look good in a tassled bikini?

Wouldn't you like to know? ;)

[Lel]

Does John look good in a tassled bikini?

No comment. :eek:

[Andy Broadley]

Now, who could be Wishy Washy?

Most of the general synod could audition for that;)

[Andy Broadley]

How about Paladin for Uncle Ebinazer?

[SirTimothy]

My church back in the UK runs a pantomime every few years. Clean pantomimes are brilliant... not an enormous fan of the ones with a double-entendre every 2 lines...

Timothy

[karen freeinchristman]

My church back in the UK runs a pantomime every few years. Clean pantomimes are brilliant... not an enormous fan of the ones with a double-entendre every 2 lines...

TimothyNo, I'm not either! :)

[junegillam]

hi, i found the alehouse but can't figure out how to mark it as a favorite.

june gillam

please help

[karen freeinchristman]

hi, i found the alehouse but can't figure out how to mark it as a favorite.

june gillam

please helpHi mom! Yay! you posted here! Now that you have posted here, it automatically becomes a favourite, as does any thread you actually post in! :)

[junegillam]

Yes, I finally got it! yeah! Is this space just like a pub where folks just pop in and talk about any topic then?

mom

[karen freeinchristman]

Yes, I finally got it! yeah! Is this space just like a pub where folks just pop in and talk about any topic then?

momYes!!! :thumbsup: Any topic at all, but no debating here!

[junegillam]

HOORAY--very nice--we call this type of space the Cafeteria in my online classes and we have just coffees, etc. in case we have under 21's *:)

haha
mom

[karen freeinchristman]

HOORAY--very nice--we call this type of space the Cafeteria in my online classes and we have just coffees, etc. in case we have under 21's *:)

haha
momYes, we only serve alcohol here to those over the legal age, but that varies according to state and country!

One funny thing around here is that we are all on different time zones.

[junegillam]

I know that the diff time zones seem weird since we all appear here at the "same" time--just as on the tele.

I have to go as I have to eat breakfast with Pa, whom I've just been running back and forth to make breakfast for now.

oxoxoox
mom

[junegillam]

ps, but I'll try to come here each tiem i get online here to see if you are online and we can chat--love and many prayers!!!!!

in Christ,
mom

[karen freeinchristman]

I have to go as I have to eat breakfast with Pa, whom I've just been running back and forth to make breakfast for now.
OK, bye! Say Hi to Pa for me! :hug:

[higgs2]

Yes!!! :thumbsup: Any topic at all, but no debating here!
There is too debating here! :doh: :D

[higgs2]

There is too debating here! :doh: :D
No there isn't! :eek:

[higgs2]

No there isn't! :eek:
Yes there is! ;)

[DarthDigger]

heheheheheeee

[higgs2]

heheheheheeee
:wave:

[DarthDigger]

:thumbsup:

[higgs2]

Hello everyone, whattup? :)

[higgs2]

Green tea anyone?

[higgs2]

The kids at our church decorated gingerbread houses last weekend, and we auctioned them off after church at coffee hour. We gave the money to charity. It was fun!

[karen freeinchristman]

I'm here, but I'm really tired! :yawn:

Just got back from a Carol Concert, with a large youth orchestra and choirs. It was good. But now it's 11:30 pm, and I need to go to bed. Someone pull me away from this computer!

[higgs2]

But -- there's extra gingerbread! Cookies anyone? And look, gumdrops and marshmallows, yum yum.

[karen freeinchristman]

But -- there's extra gingerbread! Cookies anyone? And look, gumdrops and marshmallows, yum yum.Oh, all right then, I love gingerbread! I tried one of those gingerbread latte's at Starbucks yesterday, it was :yum: yum!

sounds like it was fun making the gingerbread houses, higgs!

[higgs2]

Oh, all right then, I love gingerbread! I tried one of those gingerbread latte's at Starbucks yesterday, it was :yum: yum!

sounds like it was fun making the gingerbread houses, higgs!


It was fun! And a little scary. Picture 25 kids with cups of candy and frosting...

[karen freeinchristman]

It was fun! And a little scary. Picture 25 kids with cups of candy and frosting...I can imagine they ate a lot of it, and went home with tummy-aches!
Got to go to bed now, good night! :wave:

[higgs2]

I can imagine they ate a lot of it, and went home with tummy-aches!
Got to go to bed now, good night! :wave:
Pleasant dream! :wave:

[higgs2]

Oh dear, I'd better have some chamomile tea. I can't sleep and it is *not* time to get up. Where's Andy, anyhow?

[karen freeinchristman]

Higgs, how strange! Your post yesterday was at the same exact time as it is today, but it was PM instead of AM! I do hope you can get to sleep. I sometimes go through phases of not sleeping well. It's not nice.

[higgs2]

That is a bit strange.

I went out with the girls last night, ate some rich food (drank a little wine). That always wakes me up. And I am a chronic insomniac too.

But, there are naps, and my 1 year old is a great excuse for a nap :)

[higgs2]

Okay, back to bed. Hope I sleep...

[karen freeinchristman]

Okay, back to bed. Hope I sleep...
Good night, dear higgsy! :wave:

[lonnienord]

OK lets read the Complete Bible through in 2006. Lets do it in an order that will help us stay with it. Please comment on how to best do this here: http://www.christianforums.com/t2408361-lets-read-the-whole-bible-together-in-2006.html#post20666205

[junegillam]

Dear Karen and Higgsy (sp?) -- woke up at 4:30 am in California! feel so tired too, but at the other end of the night from you Karen; hope you are off the computer now and into dreamland...zzzzzzzzzzzz you too, higgsy, where ever you are.

karen's mom, junebug...

[karen freeinchristman]

Dear Karen and Higgsy (sp?) -- woke up at 4:30 am in California! feel so tired too, but at the other end of the night from you Karen; hope you are off the computer now and into dreamland...zzzzzzzzzzzz you too, higgsy, where ever you are.

karen's mom, junebug...I'm not asleep! It's 3:15 pm here, and time to go pick up the kids from school! Busy night tonight, Youth Club Christmas Party, with a karaoke disco! :)

[junegillam]

Oh! I had the time backwards--ok, have fun tonight with the karaoke!

xooxox
mom

[RedneckAnglican]

Oh! I had the time backwards--ok, have fun tonight with the karaoke!

xooxox
mom

KAraoke?...isn't that Japanese for "tone deaf"?...

[karen freeinchristman]

KAraoke?...isn't that Japanese for "tone deaf"?...hehehe... judging by the singing I heard tonight, that probably IS what it means!
Actually the kids had a blast. No more youth group until 2006, now!

[higgs2]

We are going to a Christmas party tonight. A grownup one. Ho ho ho! :)

[karen freeinchristman]

A grownup one. That's not allowed, is it??? ;)



Hope you have fun! :)

[RedneckAnglican]

a grown up Christmas party...sounds interesting...adult beverages and mistletoe at 20 paces, right?..

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:qMu7lgEz_agJ:yopi6.tricnet.de/images/prod_pics/225/e/225577.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://yopi6.tricnet.de/images/prod_pics/225/e/225577.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.osalo.net/prd--Jack-Daniels-Old-Tennessee-Whisky&h=200&w=200&sz=7&tbnid=qMu7lgEz_agJ:&tbnh=99&tbnw=99&hl=en&start=1&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djack%2Bdaniels%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D)

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:JR-TwdQoG8MJ:www.nutritionaltherapy.co.uk/Graphics/mistltoe.gif (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nutritionaltherapy.co.uk/Graphics/mistltoe.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.nutritionaltherapy.co.uk/&h=42&w=40&sz=2&tbnid=JR-TwdQoG8MJ:&tbnh=42&tbnw=40&hl=en&start=28&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmistltoe%26start%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN)

[karen freeinchristman]

Delirious concert tonight!!! :clap:

My favourite Christian rock band!!! :thumbsup:

[higgs2]

No mistletoe, but plenty of adult beverages and lots of food! Stayed til the end when a small group of last-one-outs discussed the happy holidays/merry christmas contraversy, what a hoot! The food was fab, it was great fun! And... I feel fine today, what a bonus :)

[TomUK]

Delirious concert tonight!!! :clap:

My favourite Christian rock band!!! :thumbsup:

Tsk Karen, you're going to be missing xfactor!

[Fish and Bread]

KAraoke?...isn't that Japanese for "tone deaf"?...

English for "tone deaf" is "Fish and Bread". Actually, I'm not really tone deaf, I just can't carry a tune. :) People run away screaming when they suspect that I'll be singing a few verses of something in the near future. ;) The nice thing is that at when I'm in a pew at church, I'm usually singing with a pretty large group, so they drown me out for the most part.

[svdbygrace]

Passes out Christmas Cookies to everyone... :wave: :hug:

[TomUK]

I'm intrigued- what distinguishes Christmas cookies from normal cookies?

[SeenAndUnseen]

I'm intrigued- what distinguishes Christmas cookies from normal cookies?

Christmas cookies come in all sorts of festive shapes, like ---well, snowmen! :D and holly leaves, and little candy canes, and reindeer. And they have red and green colored sugar crystals on them, and sometimes colored frosting too.

And if you think that's something, you should see the Christmas biscuits.;)

[Andy Broadley]

:yawn: Good Morning :wave:

[DarthDigger]

Hello Andy! I love the suit!

[karen freeinchristman]

Tsk Karen, you're going to be missing xfactor!Ah, well, you see, that is what the video recorder is for!! ;)

Concert was fabulous, by the way. I am always refreshed when I am in a room with hundreds of young adult Christians worshiping together. The warm-up act was a wonderful singer from America called Kendell Payne, and she was just up there on her own with her guitar, and it was amazing.

[Fish and Bread]

Christmas cookies come in all sorts of festive shapes, like ---well, snowmen! :D

:eek:

Please don't eat me. :(





;)

[RedneckAnglican]

Passes out Christmas Cookies to everyone... :wave: :hug:

I'M DIABETIC...ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?...just kidding...I actually bought some toll-house cookies today that are made with splenda (tm)...haven't baked them, yet...so no telling what they'll taste like...

[SirTimothy]

I'M DIABETIC...ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?...just kidding...I actually bought some toll-house cookies today that are made with splenda (tm)...haven't baked them, yet...so no telling what they'll taste like...

Good heavens. Both our lutherans (Uber and redneck) are diabetic. We need a diabetic centre in the Alehouse!

Timothy

[higgs2]

:yawn: Good Morning :wave:
:wave:

[higgs2]

:eek:

Please don't eat me. :(





;)
Where have you been?

[higgs2]

And where's Lel?