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Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 1:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Maris, We'll put ours up around the 17th. We purchase it on Thanksgiving weekend...at a tree farm, and then go back and get it closer to Christmas. We'll keep it until New Years.

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Traditionally, ours goes up the weekend before Christmas, and stays up until New Years.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
rac, I am going to check that one out.

Since I live in the city, there are no farms to go to. I will probably get my tree at home depot.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
What is everyone serving for Christmas Dinner? For some reason I am having a hard time deciding what I want to cook! I am only cooking for two, and usually do a turkey or a ham, but have been thinking of doing something different! Like Lobster Stew, or a Roast.

I need some ideas since I have to decide here pretty quick!

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
We sometimes do a Prime Rib.

Racinrach
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11-16-2006

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racinrach a private message Print Post    
Dipo: Roast works great try a pork roast with a mustard rub! We had that one year it was yummy and any left overs go good on a sandwhich!

I think the BF wants to deep fry a turkey again because the first time didn't go so well at thanksgiving and he wants to "impress" my parents! LOL He is so funny!

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Rach...what happened at Thanksgiving? We did 2 this year...they were yummy!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 12:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
We have two Christmas dinners. One that I cook 100% of for my inlaws..beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes, brocolli and spinach salad. That's usually the weekend before Christmas.
On Christmas day, this year, it's at my house. My side of the family always shares in the cooking. I am doing turkey and two dressings, one bread and one cornbread. My cousin is bringing a bunch of stuff and so is my aunt.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 12:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
christmas eve is traditional christmas dinner with my dad (usually just the 4 of us, may include his girlfriend to make 5). prime rib, baked potatoes, baby peas, a big salad and a special dessert.

christmas day is with chuck's family (8 people) is a mish mosh of whatever anyone wants to bring and share. we just put it on the table and people nibble along. i usually bring hand made tamales and we bring dips/chips/salsa kind of things.


Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Must haves at our table (I am cooking for 14)
Turkey
Ham
Sage Stuffing
Parsnips/carrots mix (must have that)
Plum pudding (mother does this every year - cooks it a year in advance)
buche de noel - my brother has to have his christmas log
christmas cake

then I do sides usually a mix of green and red vegetables, so asparagus, brocolli, that sort of thing.

Every year I do a different starter, usually a different kind of soup. last year I did a chestnut soup. Not sure this year but I watch everyones recipes and get ideas there. I break out the spode christmas tree china. Basically the dinner is an all day event, we dont leave the table till everyone is ready to go home.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Christmas eve we do Pizza and games. Christmas morning is brunch at gramma's house and then dinner at MIL's house.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Christmas Eve is at Mom's house. We have ham, turkey, my Mom's jello salad, raviolis, vegetables, stuffing, etc. Lots of "pick ons" as well.

Christmas day used to be at my in-laws but since they have both passed on, we have dinner at our house. Usually crab.

Racinrach
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11-16-2006

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racinrach a private message Print Post    
Scooterrific: he left it in to long... it was a tad dry! But I got him an injector kit and we did another one and it was AWSOME!! so I think he is ready to go again. It's great how little time it takes and I can bake pies in the oven and we can enjoy that smell in the house!

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
My dear friends,

Somewhat embarrassing to admit, I'm not getting an annual bonus and Christmas is tight this year. I will be making bedroom slippers for you all as gifts. Please let me know your sizes. You'll most likely agree that it's a splendid idea, and should you wish to do the same, I've included the instructions below:

How to make bedroom slippers out of maxi pads:

You need four maxi pads to make a pair. Two of them get laid out flat, for the foot part. The other two wrap around the toe area to form the top. Tape or glue each side of the top pieces to the bottom of the foot part. Decorate the tops with whatever you desire, silk flowers (this is most aesthetically appealing), etc.

These slippers are:
* Soft and Hygienic
* Non-slip grip strips on the soles
* Built in deodorant feature keeps feet smelling fresh
* No more bending over to mop up spills
* Disposable and biodegradable
* Environmentally safe
* Three convenient sizes: Regular, Light and Get out the Sand Bags.

I've attached a photo of the first pair I made so that you can see the nifty slippers for yourself.... Awaiting your response. It's crucial that I get the right size for each one of you!

df

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
ROTFLMAO...I'll need size Regular...do you need my address?!!

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 2:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
I so wish I had a reason for a gag gift.

Racinrach
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11-16-2006

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 3:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racinrach a private message Print Post    
LMAO!!! Oh that is way to funny!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
ROFL!! That's funny. I'm sending that to a friend.

We usually have turkey for Christmas. We'll make mashed potatoes, pole beans (a tradtion), rutabega (another tradition), and some sort of corn. My mother and I both cook so it makes it easy. We're going to her house this year.

Racinrach
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11-16-2006

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 6:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Racinrach a private message Print Post    
Twiggyish: you just reminded me about the year we had rutabega.. my nephew who was about 12 or so wouldn't eat them and I told him if he ate the piece he had on his plate I would give him five bucks... well money is money and sure enough he put it in his mouth but his face turned so red he could have lead santa's sliegh that year! LOL I was laughing so hard I was crying

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 6:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
okay, twiggish, explain the pole beans, I don't know what that is.

Oh and did anyone else get the Ranchers Reserve grill pan? I got one, but it doesn't really have any instructions, I am guessing that I use it on the stove top to cook steaks and get that grilled look?

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 7:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
We have chili for Christmas Eve (Traditionally DH cooks it) and for Christmas Dinner we fix Prime Rib...and guess who buys it!! I figure the rest of family can come up with rest of menu so it varies each year.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 7:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Dipo, pole beans are like green beans without the strings. Its a southern thang. LOL

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 2:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Oh, forgot..usually on Christmas Eve our tradition is chili and tamales (a southwest Texas kind of thang!) This year since we are traveling back into town and trying to make Christmas eve services, we will be having that time honored traditional dinner of Popeye's fried chicken!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 6:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Yup a southern thang! They're more of a flat green bean. We cook them with pork for a long time. My grandma would put on a pot of pole beans every holiday. The smell with the turkey is part of the tradition. We think of grandma when we make them. =)

Gidget
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07-28-2002

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 6:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gidget a private message Print Post    
Christmas Eve, open house: meatball and sausage sandwiches. Christmas Day, dinner: ham and turkey.

I love rutabaga. And butternut squash.