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Figgy1

Figgy1

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Good morning and happy Friday. I'm hoping to just have a relaxing day as tomorrow starts the holiday prep crazy. I already moved a couch out of my living room to make room for a table. Anybody else coming here? I'm getting the birds tomorrow so I need to know how much to get!
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Gabe1 said:
And this will be the main course of my ThanksGiving Dinner at Harry Caray's.
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And my sides....
UNLIMITED SIDES BUFFET
Apple, Sage and Toasted Pecan Stuffing, Corn Bread and Sausage Stuffing, Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, Marshmallow Crusted Maple-Bourbon Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Truffled Cream Corn, Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Roasted Field Mushrooms, Autumn Market Vegetables, Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter, Corn Muffins, House made Gravy, Orange-Cranberry Relish
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Looks good!! For Thanksgving, we go to a nice restaurant that has a huge buffet--carving stations of turkey, prime rib, and ham. They also serve fish. There's plenty of different veggies, pasta dishes, and also a separate salad station. The dessert tables (that's right--tables, plural . . .) are a sight to behold!! :hungry: :hungry:
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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donaldtoo said:
Woof! It looks like I'm finally all ketched up...!!! :joyfull: Although, I'll probably be a good ten pages behind again when I get outta' the office tomorrow afternoon... :confused: ;)
The sweetest of Disney dreamity dreams to all, and another of my favorite renderings by John Hench...! :happy:
Hasta lue-nighty-night...!!! :)

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Thanks for sharing some of his works with us. What an amazing artist.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Gabe1 said:
I go both ways with Walt's concept of EPCOT and DTD. While beyond imaginative it was kinda creepity. Between the whole Reedy Creek governmental body if one can really call that a governmental body, his idea of living quarters, shopping, transportation etc it was kinda creepity to me how he wanted to build his own little country that he had total control of and the people he employed and where they resided. He was an impressive imagineer and I admire that but I am also a bit unnerved how he wanted to create a world that he wanted total control over every aspect beyond a mega tourist attraction.

As much as I'd love to live in Celebration even as dumb down as it has become legally it didn't materialize the way Disney presented it to be ultimately. It didn't seem to even be able to thwart the local schools system. I wasn't surprised how Disney backed off its involvement in that enterprise. Still an amazing community but not exactly the Disney Community it was originally conceived to be. I am waiting to see what the Oaks ultimately wind up becoming someday.
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I see what you're saying about Walt's original concept of EPCOT; he did seem like a controlling sort of person. If his original design project came to fruition, I might also have some hesitation about whatever governance he might impose on the people who would live there. (All this is hypothetical of course, but it is an interesting topic to think about.)

However, I think his heart was in the right place; he wanted to create this utopian world for people to learn, grow and enjoy. Thank goodness for the creative dreamers amongst us.

As for Celebration, I never wanted to live there. Seemed too restrictive to me, and I guess I'm just used to coexisting with all different kinds of people, living in a variety of houses or apartments. I know that Celebration is appreciated by many, but it's just not a good fit for me.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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Gabe1 said:
You do seem to have your meals in a stereotypical way mixed up. What do you eat for breakfast?
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Ha! You're right--my meals are all backwards! :hilarious:

Breakfast is different every day. Sometimes I'll have a small container of plain yogurt, or Ritz crackers with either cream cheese or peanut butter, or occasionally a muffin.

Note: All these breakfast items are dog-approved by the way; Jack sits next to me each morning, salivating over my breakfast choices. He'll have a full bowl of dog food available, (which he temporarily ignores), but he always prefers to see if he can swipe some of my breakfast, too! :p I'm never sure if it's the food that he likes so much, or if it's just "dog sport" to see if he can sneak some of my breakfast, while I'm not looking! :D
 
French Quarter

French Quarter

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Goofyernmost said:
I hadn't bought snow tires in 30 years. Even in Vermont all season tires did the job with no problem, especially on a front wheel drive vehicle.
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Yes...it really depends on where you are, how much driving you do, and what kind of driving. Every week, we make two four-hour round trips on the highway, which may or may not be plowed. We also live in a place with an average snowfall of 80 inches. I actually don't know anyone around here who doesn't change to snow tires, although I'm sure there are some.
 
French Quarter

French Quarter

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MinnieM123 said:
Quite a few years ago, chains could be used in MA during really inclement weather. Eventually, they outlawed those. Then the studded tires came in and they were very good, but they tore up the roads. Those were outlawed at some point, too. Most people now use the all season tires. If I had extra money, I'd get snow tires, but the all season tires usually work well.
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Actually, studded tires are legal in Mass from November until the end of April, similar to here. (We aren't that far away.)

I suspect it will be illegal not to switch to winter tires here soon. In the next province over, all cars must have snow tires from December 15 to March 15. They have found that change in law has decreased the number of weather-related accidents significantly. So, it's being discussed here.
 
French Quarter

French Quarter

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donaldtoo said:
Oh my! This is crazy...
I never even said a word about Rudy's BBQ tonight.
We both got home a little late, so DWifey and youngest DD said they were goin' to go pick somethin' up. They just came in a quarter hour ago with...yep, you guessed...RUDY'S!!!!!! :joyfull:
Karma! :D

Sorry, no pics, as my phone will let me save images to my photo album, but, says I have have no storage left to take pics. :(

Anyway... :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :happy: :)
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What is this Rudy's BBQ? It sounds like the kind of place where dreams come true. Is it a local chain or national? Do they deliver to Canada? :)
 
French Quarter

French Quarter

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donaldtoo said:
Oooops... :oops:
Drifted off into a bit of a Rudy's coma after my last post.
Brisket, chopped beef, sausage, and turkey, with creamed corn and potato salad as sides. No ribs or beans, this time. :( ;)
Haven't done that in a while since we're eatin' healthier lately. Sooooo darn good though...!!! :hungry:
Back to nuts and berries tomorrow... ;)
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Will you at least BBQ your nuts and berries? ;)
 

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