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[carissanboys]

Just click the camel in her sig.

Thanks! I thought that was a link to a trip report.

 

[All7OfUs]

I'm not a big fan of fruit, but it's more like they don't do anything for me...I can take 'em or leave 'em. I'm a bigger fan of vegetables.



My dad used to say that: "we need to get a goat".

I love that it can do work for us, like eat ivy and blackberries, but to have to bring it in each evening (in the rain, of course!) and to fork over a lot of dough for a vet occassionally (I just spelled that wrong) doesn't sound so fun.

Green beans- YES! Brocolli- NO, NO, NO WAY!

Liesa, that pic of the Oregon yard is gorgeous! Are those actually real leaded windows?

Read the updated on your blog - how fascinating - and filthy! The train conditions, I mean I can't wait to hear about the rest of the journey. How often do you put yourself through - I mean, how often do you take this train?

Yes, they are! and in the dining area, my FIL made a gigantic stained glass window (also leaded) from different textures of white glass! It's so pretty!

I wish I could post more on it, but since I have to use a network "hider" thing (can one of you techie people explain how this works?) it is soooo slow to use the internet. I don't use it to do my normal surfing, but to get to my blog I have to go that route. I get frustrated with it, and since I know they are now reading it, I have to be more careful. Hence, only weekly updates now. I have sooooooooooo many stories to share, and once I get back I'll use that as a story telling place.

We take that train about once a year. It's a 24 hour ride. ONe time some friends were coming from the north of our country into the big city and a coal train in front of them derailed. They were stuck on that train for an additional 24 hours. They ran out of food and water, and diapers for the baby. It was horrible! They missed their flight to Thailand, too.

So, I guess no peanut butter and banana sandwiches for you, Liesa? One of my favorites!

Thanks for posting Rebekah's pizza dough recipe. I'm going to try it tonight instead of our normal one. I just use the Better Home's Cookbook recipe. I do have a recipe for a "Boboli" crust. But, I don't think it was all that different from our usual one.

NEVER, EVER! But, I do like fried plantains- they are not as sweet and drier in texture. I don't know, I can't really figure it out.

Let me know how the crust turns out! We've done it so many times (like every Friday night) that we sorta just do it now.

Oh - and I meant to ask about your blog. Could I have the link?

The middle picture in my siggie is the link for it. the one with the camel on it. Let me know if you need me to send it to you in a different way, but it should pull right up.

 

[All7OfUs]

Just click the camel in her sig.

Oh, Liesa...this is for you:

ha, ha. very funny.

let me know if you need any caviar. (it'd be luck you'd like it, and my joke will fall flat here)

 

[glennbo123]

ha, ha. very funny.

let me know if you need any caviar. (it'd be luck you'd like it, and my joke will fall flat here)

I've had it once or twice and don't even remember if I liked it.

Would you be sending it from that "Waffle House of Caviar"?

 

[All7OfUs]

I've had it once or twice and don't even remember if I liked it.

Would you be sending it from that "Waffle House of Caviar"?

yeah, that one. I have GOT to get me a photo of that next time I'm in the airport!! what a crack up! What's even funnier is that it's right next to Gloria Jeans coffee. It's like Blankastan and America all juxtaposed next to each other touting the best it has to offer. both overpriced, of course.

 

[All7OfUs]

Well All, It's been fun this evening (morning for you), but it's high time I hit the sack! Church is here at our house tomorrow and I need to be up earlier than I'd like to be to prepare some. But you know I'll be having nightmares of bananas chasing me with spoons, followed by perfectly wonderful dreams of Kentucky Fried Chicken all greasy and lovely.

 

[carissanboys]

Well All, It's been fun this evening (morning for you), but it's high time I hit the sack! Church is here at our house tomorrow and I need to be up earlier than I'd like to be to prepare some. But you know I'll be having nightmares of bananas chasing me with spoons, followed by perfectly wonderful dreams of Kentucky Fried Chicken all greasy and lovely.

G'night Liesa!

 

[Diamondintheruff]

I can't side with you over the banana thing. I like them. Especially banana bread. Yum!

 

[All7OfUs]

G'night Liesa!

I love hanging out here in the evenings with ya'll (that southern thing is growing on me!)

I can't side with you over the banana thing. I like them. Especially banana bread. Yum!

I know; most everyone I know likes them- except one old friend of mine. One time her friends stuck a banana in her car under the seat as a joke. Even the smell made her gag. After a day of the baby sitting under there in her hot car, well, you get the idea. She got in after work and proceeded to barf all over the car. She was pretty peeved, but her friends were nice and paid for her car to be cleaned out.

 

[that's nice]

I love hanging out here in the evenings with ya'll (that southern thing is growing on me!)

Should we blame Maroo for this 'Southern Thing'? LOL

I know; most everyone I know likes them- except one old friend of mine. One time her friends stuck a banana in her car under the seat as a joke. Even the smell made her gag. After a day of the baby sitting under there in her hot car, well, you get the idea. She got in after work and proceeded to barf all over the car. She was pretty peeved, but her friends were nice and paid for her car to be cleaned out.

Oh man that is pretty gross.

A few months ago, Mel wet to the grocery store and when she got home we couldn't find the lunch meat. I searched her car 3 times looking for it. She thought maybe they didn't put it in a bag. A few days later there was an awful stench in her car and the lunch meat slid down in-between the seats. I never thought it would be in there. MAN was it disgusting!!!

 

[MKBekka]

ha, ha. very funny.

let me know if you need any caviar. (it'd be luck you'd like it, and my joke will fall flat here)

I've had it once or twice and don't even remember if I liked it.

Would you be sending it from that "Waffle House of Caviar"?

Mom, you remember when dad told us about when he was 8 or 9, and mistook caviar for blackberry jam?

 

[All7OfUs]

Should we blame Maroo for this 'Southern Thing'? LOL



Oh man that is pretty gross.

A few months ago, Mel wet to the grocery store and when she got home we couldn't find the lunch meat. I searched her car 3 times looking for it. She thought maybe they didn't put it in a bag. A few days later there was an awful stench in her car and the lunch meat slid down in-between the seats. I never thought it would be in there. MAN was it disgusting!!!

Yes, you should definitely blame maroo!! Speaking of whom...


HELLLOOOOOO!!!

EWWWW! Was it pastrami?? That would be the grossest!

Mom, you remember when dad told us about when he was 8 or 9, and mistook caviar for blackberry jam?

I do remember that. He says it was at a Thanksgiving family deal. Talk about a salty, fishy surprise.

 

[that's nice]

Mom, you remember when dad told us about when he was 8 or 9, and mistook caviar for blackberry jam?

That must of been a rude awakening!!!

Yes, you should definitely blame maroo!! Speaking of whom...


HELLLOOOOOO!!!

EWWWW! Was it pastrami?? That would be the grossest!

It was turkey breast and cheese. The cheese was ok smelling... the turkey was totally nasty! Thank goodness it wasn't summer when this happened.

 

[Native NYer]

I"m really glad you are here! 2 trips!?! So fun! LeeAnn has never been either- so I"ll definitely have to follow you along and find out how taking a Newbie goes!

I get the feeling going with a newbie means seeing Disney through a different lens. It'll definitely be interesting.

 

[glennbo123]

A few months ago, Mel wet to the grocery store and when she got home we couldn't find the lunch meat. I searched her car 3 times looking for it. She thought maybe they didn't put it in a bag. A few days later there was an awful stench in her car and the lunch meat slid down in-between the seats. I never thought it would be in there. MAN was it disgusting!!!

Gross!

Mom, you remember when dad told us about when he was 8 or 9, and mistook caviar for blackberry jam?

Also gross! Did he make a PB&J out of it?

 

[All7OfUs]

That must of been a rude awakening!!!



It was turkey breast and cheese. The cheese was ok smelling... the turkey was totally nasty! Thank goodness it wasn't summer when this happened.

Kinda like the time he wiped with poison ivy one time during geology field camp! I swear upon my grave tis true!

STINKY CHEESE!!!

I get the feeling going with a newbie means seeing Disney through a different lens. It'll definitely be interesting.

Most definitely!! Maybe even a new way of looking at things with a fresh perspective. Kinda like a new excitment and awe for things that might have been lost. I'm really excited!!

Gross!



Also gross! Did he make a PB&J out of it?

It's a gross kinda of thing- rotten food. I think he smeared about a tablespoon of it on a cracker and plopped it in. YOu have to understand, his family is very elegant and well-mannered (ummm... completely opposite from mine, it's a wonder we ever got married), so there was no way it was coming back out- and there's only one other way... DOWN.

 

[glennbo123]

Kinda like the time he wiped with poison ivy one time during geology field camp! I swear upon my grave tis true!

That's like one of those things in a movie where you think it's just too contrived to ever really happen.

It's a gross kinda of thing- rotten food. I think he smeared about a tablespoon of it on a cracker and plopped it in. YOu have to understand, his family is very elegant and well-mannered (ummm... completely opposite from mine, it's a wonder we ever got married), so there was no way it was coming back out- and there's only one other way... DOWN.

Well that's not too bad....the way it's supposed to be eaten really. Although it is a shock when it doesn't taste like what you were expecting, but at least it wasn't a weird combo.

 

[All7OfUs]

As we’ve clearly laid out in previous discourses, the battles we fight in the march toward our victory of a Week of Freedom will be long and arduous. The enemies of everyday life; the never-ending chores of cleaning the troops’ battle fatigues (laundry), countless hours over a sink in the mess hall (dishes), training the troops in all manner of subjects (homeschooling), and giving them their marching orders (assigning chores) , and keeping the “Commanding Officer” happy and appeased (DH) must be faced on all fronts until victory is achieved.

We can all safely assume, however, that every hardworking soldier dreams of the day that his toil, risk of life and limb, and duty, will pay off with rewards both material and intangible. The brave union soldiers dreamed of a day when slavery would no longer hold men and women in bondage; they also claimed every plantation and valuable as their own along the way. Those loyal to the Allied Forces aspired to the extermination of Nazi and Japanese Imperialist regimes; they also claimed a few local artifacts along the way. Every army prior to modern history (and even some of the less honorable genre of today) practiced the custom of taking the virgins of conquered cities and claiming them as concubines- but, let’s not dwell on that!

The Freedom Fight of the Belle Battalion is certainly no different! We aim to claim!! Having firmly established that our ultimate goal is to completely enjoy a week of uninhibited independence, let us also hereby declare that the B2 Squadron intends to use their purchasing power to acquire treasures found only at our intended destinations. So, let us now set our sights on those items “up for grabs”. Dream with us now, as we anticipate what treasures lie in store of the taking.

The first and most sought after prize for Soldier #1 stems from this endearing little man/woman:



You have seen him as my constant companion, and since he's a bit naughty, he sometimes even likes to venture out on his own. He told me just the other day, that he is very excited to have me pick up some new accessories for him/her ((s)he can sometimes not decide which is better) like this:




Now, I beg of you!! Please forgive me for posting the most horrid, awful, butt-ugly picture EVER taken of me. Anyone who but even mentions the double chin has had it!! BUT, I did you so you can see the sheer determination that Soldier #1 has in making sure that the MAXIMUM number of parts for CD (that's for Cross Dresser) Potato Head can fit into the box before she pays $20!

The CM was so nice when I did this last time. She really didn't even look to make sure the box closed perfectly! I didn't take a huge advantage of this, but one word of advice.... make sure, if you actually are buying a PH, to stick your parts inside of him too!!! I bought mine at Target before I went for $6.95.

It is a frightening thought that I am not THAT far away from having grandkids. With a 19 year old son, it's conceivable that in 5 years I could be holding the next generation- and you can rest assured that my grandkids will be playing with PH!!



Click Here for A Soldier's Perks- Pt. 2, Pressed Pennies

 

[Sleepingbooty]

Yes, they are! and in the dining area, my FIL made a gigantic stained glass window (also leaded) from different textures of white glass! It's so pretty!

I wish I could post more on it, but since I have to use a network "hider" thing (can one of you techie people explain how this works?) it is soooo slow to use the internet. I don't use it to do my normal surfing, but to get to my blog I have to go that route. I get frustrated with it, and since I know they are now reading it, I have to be more careful. Hence, only weekly updates now. I have sooooooooooo many stories to share, and once I get back I'll use that as a story telling place.

We take that train about once a year. It's a 24 hour ride. ONe time some friends were coming from the north of our country into the big city and a coal train in front of them derailed. They were stuck on that train for an additional 24 hours. They ran out of food and water, and diapers for the baby. It was horrible! They missed their flight to Thailand, too.

The stained glass window in shades of white sounds really beautiful. We'll expect lots of house pics when you get back there.!

Can't wait for more Blankastani stories on the blog. You are a great storyteller, Liesa.

Isn't that potato head thing the greatest? I loved shoving that box as full as I could get it. In fact, when I went to the counter to check out, it was perfectly closed up. They told me to go back and get more stuff!

 

[Flossbolna]

I saw you had started part two, discovered that it is only a few days old and thought I'd better get started with it as soon as possible, but then discovered that I already have millions of page to catch up to!!

But first: Howdy (or is it Howdie?? not sure on the spelling here...) and Salute! I am finally subscribed to your PTR!!