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Altaira
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Dec 21 2024, 5:40am
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coffee ice cream with bits of Heath candy bars mixed in
Is that a brand, or just something you get locally? That would be ice cream nirvana for me.
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Meneldor
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Dec 21 2024, 5:56am
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I just got back from my old church's annual sing-along Handel's Messiah. I had to drive almost 3 hours in snow, rain, dark, and sleet on slushy roads to get there, and drove much too fast so I could make it on time, then another 3 hours to get home, and it was totally worth it. I was worried the weather would keep people away, and I think numbers were down a little from the usual, but we still had maybe 150 people there, plus a 20 piece orchestra and 4 professional vocal soloists. Sure, an all-volunteer chorus that welcomes anyone walking in off the street with no rehearsal is going to be a little rough, but our enthusiasm makes up for limited talent. As usual, I was literally praying for the sopranos to hit the high notes during the Hallelujah Chorus, and as usual, they got there and pulled it off. I got a seat right in the middle of the church so I had the music coming at me from everywhere at once. It was glorious.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep. -Psalm 107
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dernwyn
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Dec 21 2024, 12:40pm
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Ben & Jerry's made a Coffee Heath Bar Crunch ice cream. Something happened, and they stopped using the Heath bars. Now it's Coffee Toffee Bar Crunch, and looking up reviews, it's just not the same.
I'm at an age where ice cream and my innards no longer get along well, so I've never tried this re-make, I have only blissful memories of the original!
If you ever get out this way, Salem Valley Farms, a local small-batch ice cream haven, has a Coffee Toffee Bar ice cream, and when I last had some, it was excellent.  Are there ice cream stands in your area? I bet they would have this!
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dernwyn
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Dec 21 2024, 12:42pm
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dernwyn
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Dec 21 2024, 12:44pm
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I can imagine the music echoing 'round the sanctuary! Perfect way to celebrate the season, and I'm glad you got safely There and Back Again!
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 21 2024, 3:02pm
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Wow! I'll have one of each!! THANKS! :D
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Christmas is almost here! And THANK YOU for the AWESOME SPREAD OF GOODIES! I know it's been crazy-busy here in my corner of Michigan, and I love it! A big part of why I get my shopping done early is so I can walk around and listen to the music, enjoy the decorations, and NOT be stressing about fighting those crowds of people rushing about! ;)
The only time I libate is to toast in the New Year and to the hope, prosperity, health, and promise of the coming year. Then my glass holds Kahlua & Cream. yummmmm!!!
Christmas is a little quieter and calmer around here each year. Most of my life raising kiddies was spent far from my family, so we didn't make it "home" for the holidays. The effort was aimed and Thanksgiving when the weather for driving was better (hopefully) and so the kids (as they became adults/moms) were left free to make plans of their own with inlaws, etc. But as the kids grew up, I insisted on continuing the wonder my parents made on Christmas morning when the presents spilled out into the room from under the tree (5 kids!) and the lights on the tree blazed away! I got in the hobbit of starting the presents early so I could have that same spillage for my girls :D
Have a wonderful Holiday everyone! And thank you, Altaira, *hugs* for taking such great care of us. Give B.G. a hug for me!
We have been there and back again.
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 21 2024, 3:13pm
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Gotta be hearty to that party!
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Wow! That party was cranked to HIGH from the get-go! HOW FUN! :D And the Rutter event sounds like the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
Actually, your Christmas plans are identical to mine! Pizza is a must along with the marathon... and my daughter is invited to partake IF she has the stamina ;)
I hope you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the solstice events today (21st). HUGS!
We have been there and back again.
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Annael
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Dec 21 2024, 3:48pm
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of the "fast forward" function whenever PJ goes too far off the rails. And yes, it's the all the extra scenes that feature Eowyn I want. Eomer finding her, Aragorn healing her, Faramir falling in love with her . . . Too bad PJ thought "Eowyn is a bad cook" was a better scene to keep in.
I am a dreamer of words, of written words.
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NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 21 2024, 3:53pm
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Here's something to keep GS (Geeky Son) in the holiday mood after struggling with the Roku/internet hookup! *still shuddering*. I fail at those MISERABLY! I hope you got it all under controller ;) and are enjoying your cable freedom! "There are not strings on me!"
Ohhhh... you're house is going to smell GLORIOUS in a couple of days! :D Mine's going to smell like pizza! Although, spareribs w/fries is sounding awful tempting. I'll just have to do BOTH!
Have a wonderful Christmas m'dear! To you and yours, ALL THE BEST! *hugs*
We have been there and back again.
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(This post was edited by grammaboodawg on Dec 21 2024, 3:54pm)
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 21 2024, 4:00pm
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The Winter Solstice is always celebrated. Especially because the days start growing longer again!!! :D
I hope you and yours celebrate the best holidays EVER! *cheers*
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Darkstone
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Dec 21 2024, 4:00pm
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The most hated Middle-earth Christmas Carol
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(With no apologies to "Grandma Got Runover By A Reindeer")
Gandalf fell into the depths of Moria,
On the way to Mordor Durin’s Day,
You may think there’s no such thing as Balrogs,
But that’s how the Grey Pilgrim passed away.
Gandalf chose the path through Moria,
Though Strider begged him not to go.
But crows watched the Gap of Rohan,
While the High Pass of Caradhras filled with snow.
We’ve little hope now without Gandalf,
And our mood is dark and black.
The Fellowship can’t help but wonder,
Do we carry on the Ringquest or turn back?
(Let’s turn back!)
Gandalf fell into the depths of Moria,
On the way to Mordor Durin’s Day,
You may think there’s no such thing as Balrogs,
But that’s how the Grey Pilgrim passed away.
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Queen Beruthiel, Queen Beruthiel,
There's no one like Queen Beruthiel,
She's broken every Gondor law,
She breaks the law of Earendil.
Her powers of feline-ation,
Would make Aiwendil stare,
And when you reach the scene of crime,
Queen Beruthiel's not there!
You may seek her in the Hallows,
You may search throughout the square,
But I tell you once and once again,
Queen Beruthiel's not there!
- Old Tollers' Book of Fat Cats on the Mat
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grammaboodawg
Elvenhome
Dec 21 2024, 4:06pm
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Now pretend you're RETIRED! No alarm clocks! No schedules (unless you want to)! And no getting out of your comfy clothes (unless you need to)!! :D
Oh you are the place for me to invade with all of those goodies you're preparing! I made your pavlova last year and loved it! So I'll be doing it again this year!
I hope you have a wonderful holiday and that you have a wonderful time :) *hugs*
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 21 2024, 4:33pm
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I mean... even the most hated Christmas Carol can never be un-lovable! It still had my toe tapping :D
For that, you get a special scoop of eggnog (eggnot?)
Merry Christmas, Darkstone! You always make me smile :D
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dernwyn
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Dec 21 2024, 4:35pm
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It looks like you got a nice bit of snow out there!
I can envision your tree with parcels from a distance also piled around the base! What does the new kitty think of the tree?
*hugs* and blessings to you and the family, it's been quite a year but you've all gotten through it so well! 
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dernwyn
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Dec 21 2024, 4:45pm
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The Maestro of Music has arrived!
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Dear Darkstone, thank you for gifting us with yet another Middle-earth "hit"! 
(And that footer's a hoot, is that from T.S. Elendil's "Old Gollum's Book of Practical Malevolent Cat-owners"?)
(and it is always a treat to see you on these Boards! )
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Dec 21 2024, 8:48pm
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Ah, the joy of a virtual buffet!
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No calories - and supplies never run out even if you are a latecomer, like me! I was going to post earlier - I had a quick read through - then went to watch something on tv and ended up dozing in front of the fire. It's been a busy week, mostly with knitting group stuff, but things are calming down now. Half of the money we raised has been handed over; the rest is being handed over to another local charity tomorrow afternoon. Then I can forget about organising things until it's time to remove the festive woolly decorations from around the village during the first week in January, wash them, mend where necessary and put them back in storage until the summer, when some of them will come out again.
Solstice greetings to you all; no dramatic sunrise or sunset today, sadly; we had some sunshine in the middle of the day but both ends were just grey. At least it was dry!No chance of a white Christmas, either. Still, that always causes travel problems when so many people are visitng family and friends, because our infrastructure just isn't geared up for it in most places,so perhaps it's just as well! Enjoy what is for most a much-needed midwinter break, however you spend it. Cheers!
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dernwyn
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Dec 21 2024, 9:27pm
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Now that sounds delightful, dozing in front of a fire, but I'd be reading a book!
We had snow flurries in the night and morning, leaving an inch of the frozen fluff on the ground, and with temps not expected to get above freezing for the next couple of days it's going to stay. Will you be getting together with the family on the Eve or Day or both?
I've got a turkey breast ready to start thawing. I think my guys just want more leftovers for turkey soup!
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Starling
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Dec 22 2024, 2:21am
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I have a handwritten recipe that came from my Granny
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It's called 'Idiot Proof Scones'.
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Lissuin
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Dec 22 2024, 2:28am
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I knew I heard jingle bells from somewhere.
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This is the place for a fiesta while the last presents are wrapped, for sure. Best wishes to you all, very nice people!
I envy some of you your seasonal snow, but here sunshine has finally replaced torrential rain and wind in this windiest spot down under, so I consider that a good trade. Pippin Cat will get his bush walks in between my packing up and cleaning in preparation for going over the mountains, taking the road past Rivendell to Wairarapa tomorrow for two weeks.
That recipe for Pavlovas from Ataahua will get tested next week! Foolproof guaranteed? 
And my contribution to the ice cream question is to keep Caramel ice cream in the freezer at all times and save a tablespoon or two of strong morning coffee (regular or decaf) to pour over the ice cream later in the day. Mmmmmm - even when it melts! We used to have coffee ice cream in every market here, but lately it's just disappeared. This solution ain't perfect, but needs must. 
Enjoy your celebrations!
Cheerio!
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Dec 22 2024, 9:07am
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is as much as we're likely to see here - if that! We are usually at the mercy of Atlantic weather systems - rain and wind - but we don't get a hard freeze unless a rare Arctic plume of cold air or a sustained easterly sweeps in, shrivelling all in its path.
I'm going to my daughter's on Christmas Day; they are all vegetarian but my son-in-law's brother, wife and daughter are coming and they're vegan so the meal will be vegan. My daughter's a good cook so it will be tasty. Let's face it, being with people is the important thing, not what you eat. I had my turkey with the trimmings at the knitting group lunch last Thursday!
Enjoy your turkey breast!
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Darkstone
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Dec 22 2024, 1:32pm
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I understand "Gandalf Baby (slip a plate of fried mushrooms under the tree for me!)" by Diamond of Long Cleeve is considered by many to be worse.
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Queen Beruthiel, Queen Beruthiel,
There's no one like Queen Beruthiel,
She's broken every Gondor law,
She breaks the law of Earendil.
Her powers of feline-ation,
Would make Aiwendil stare,
And when you reach the scene of crime,
Queen Beruthiel's not there!
You may seek her in the Hallows,
You may search throughout the square,
But I tell you once and once again,
Queen Beruthiel's not there!
- Old Tollers' Book of Fat Cats on the Mat
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Darkstone
Elvenhome
Dec 22 2024, 1:44pm
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Nice to see you and Gramma as well!
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I've been in HomeHealthCare for Congestive Heart Failure and it seems the nurses really know their stuff. This time last year I was just about gone but Wifey wasn't having it. She's a tigress.
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Queen Beruthiel, Queen Beruthiel,
There's no one like Queen Beruthiel,
She's broken every Gondor law,
She breaks the law of Earendil.
Her powers of feline-ation,
Would make Aiwendil stare,
And when you reach the scene of crime,
Queen Beruthiel's not there!
You may seek her in the Hallows,
You may search throughout the square,
But I tell you once and once again,
Queen Beruthiel's not there!
- Old Tollers' Book of Fat Cats on the Mat
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Ethel Duath
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Dec 22 2024, 6:41pm
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in regard to your footer.
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