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Wiseolowl

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 07:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I posted earlier about the need for these people to fill in some time using their respective talents to inform , teach and amuse each other and thought that a cooking school was a possibility. The thread has evolved into basically a trading recipes circle which is ok -nice thing about these chats is how they diverge.
But do have a thought a little off point but nowhere else to post. I have a 23 year old son and 21 year old daughter-not much younger than many of the houseguests. They were raised in Ontario Canada, teenagers during the 90's in a culture which I don't think is that unlike US teenagers. They went to Highschool dances but nobody danced . It wasn't cool. They would listen to the band ,and hang around the walls in little groups talking. At home they watched 90210 and the other teen shows. Going to the mall and 'hanging' was the entertainment. Guess what I'm trying to say is that this generation of hgs either don't have the capacity or desire or interest in collectively getting together to do something positive and collectively.

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 09:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Pagal, nope! Sounds weird, but the eggs and pie filling are enough liquid. If you want, I'll send the EXACT recipe to night when I get home. Stick a note for me in my member folder if you want.

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 09:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wise one, you've got a point. It's like "this generation" is less motivated than "my generation." (And criminy, I'm only in my early 40's!)

I went to HS in the 70's. We definitely did all sorts of stuff to entertain ourselves. Granted, at that age I wasn't cooking as much as I do now (I'm definitely more of a gourmet now, 20 years later).

I do think these folks do self-motivate a bit more. Laying around in the sun, playing cards, or playing late night chess... bleah! Of course, they all think they are getting a paid vacay!q

Aus10

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 10:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I've said the same thing about children these days....so I agree Owl. When I was young we'd entertain ourselves all day long, with whatever we had....making up games, making mud pies, mom would send us out the door early in the morning and we'd stay out playing until supper time...(we'd usually lunch all together at the nearest friends house)....none of this running in and out....we're bored attitude. If it doesn't run on batteries or have anything remotely computer game oriented kids these days are not interested. I hate to say this, but my son will probably be the same way...no innovation or imagination. Who's fault?
Probably mine, because I worked full time when he was young, and daycare was organized, summertime activities outside of daycare involved sports camps and other organized things. Sometimes progress is truly at the expense of children.....

Wedge

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 10:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes Wise I think the 20 something crowd ( and I am a Gen Xer as well) really relies on others for food ,entertainment etc...My bro is 27 and I have NEVER ssen him cook, or anything unless it involves some sort of electronic equipment. Cellphone to order Pizza, pager to let the folks know he needs his laundry done ( he has never seen the inside of a washing machine, I bet my life on it), computer to meet people...I cannot imagine what he would do in a BB situation. Proabably live off cereal. There is only one person to blame for the 2002 lazy-ways syndrome and that is "us" ( as a whole).
One more thing...you guys want something good to make? 2 words. Snickers Cheescake.

Serena

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pet peeve: people in their twenties in 2002 deemed Generation X. Generation X does NOT describe every twenty-something group since it was coined. See definition below:

"A group of people born between 1961 and 1972 typified by a college education, dissatisfaction with career opportunities, and pessimism."*
[After the novel Generation X by Douglas Coupland.]

Coupland coined the phrase about HIS generation and was born in 1961. If someone was 25 in 2000, he or she is 'in' "Generation "Y".

Agreed, however, that Gens X nd Y have some common traits. Maybe slothlike behaviour around the house is one of them.

Serena

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
okay, just looking up defn for 'generation Y' and realizing where the confusion comes from. Marketing people have bastardized Coupland's original parameters for Gen X, making Gen Y much later.

My experience is that people born in the mid to late seventies are collectively different from people born in the early to late sixties and shouldn't be relegated to same category.

Nutsy

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP

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My experience is that people born in the mid to late seventies are collectively different from people born in the early to late sixties and shouldn't be relegated to same category


Me too, me too! (Is that a characteristic of Gen X or Y?}

Wedge

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I never heard of Gen Y . Me being in my ealry 30's was labeled a Gen x by ...hmmm....dont know that either. Guess I dont care much, and thank god we all are different cuz if we all were the same where would the fun be in that. I wouldnt be able to pick on my little brother...:)

Wcv63

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 01:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What are they going to do when they get to Generation Z? Start over at the beginning of the alphabet?

I'm a Gen Xer and my children's generation hasn't been "named" yet although I think they will fall in the "Z" catagory as they are children of the 90's.

Serena

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 02:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wedge, if you're in your early 30s, then you fit Coupland's original definition. Not that it matters :} Maybe your brother is modelling himself after you!

Wedge

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 04:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wish Serena! Then he would have to get a job and move outta mom and dads..:)
Me and him are 2 different fish living in the same bowl I think. He rocks! Just makes me wish I wasnt such a worker-bee and could enjoy life as he does with no commitments.
I am more Sopranos and he is more Sex in the City..haha
( just a ques that has nothing to do with this but how does one go about getting a member folder)

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 05:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So... what do you think the HGs will have for dinner tonight? Machiavellian stew?

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 05:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wedge, go here:
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I'm such a nice person and created the folder for ya!

Bmh

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 05:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Costacat..I believe they are making spaghetti and meatballs tonite actually :)..and can you define Machiavellian..I always forget what that word means??

Wiseolowl

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 05:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think a couple of days ago they were discussing Chernoble chicken as a possibility.

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 05:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bmh: It means someone who is cunning and unscrupulous in order to achieve a goal. (And Roddy's picture is in the dictionary next to the word! <grin>)

And thanks for the dinner update. I just caught reference to meatballs in the LFs... So I'm impressed! Real food (providing they've got all the spices and herbs).

Bamboo

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 06:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What is a tri-tip steak? Never heard of it until the hg's won it in the food comp.

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 06:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's a cut of beef. Usually, it's marinated and out here in California, it's barbequed. I can't remember where the cut is... hold on, let me look it up.

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 06:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
From FoodTV.com:
"This incredibly simple recipe is the most popular form of barbecue on the central coast of California. The trademark meat is a thick cut called "tri-tip." If it is unavailable, use boneless top sirloin or London broil and adjust the cooking time accordingly."

Here in San Diego, most butchers and grocery stores sell it marinated.

Curtisahahahaha

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 07:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Danielle said she was cooking something tonight "Make you go yummy in yo' tummy!" I'll let you know what it is.

Costacat

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 07:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
'sghetti 'n meatballs, Curtis?

Bmh

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 08:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They are having a real meal together..just like during BB2..awww I think this is nice..even Josh is there..and Jason made a nice prayer