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  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    Everybody must be busy drinking at Christmas parties, etc. This place is a bit quiet!

    Well... I think I'll still hang around and have a well deserved drink.

    Got ahead of myself with 'festive' food preparations- made the stuffing, boned both legs of lamb, stuffed and tied one and cubed the other which is now dry marinating in gorgeous spices for the tajine. Made the winter ice bombe for Wednesday already, the caramel & pecan sauce ready to pour over the yumminess of tomorrow's breakfast and also made the cranberry and orange sauce for tomorrow and the cranberry one for Tuesday. Damn... I'm so organised!

    After all of that, I'm knackered!

    So drink... stiff one or one to dwell upon? Hmmmmm....
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Aw man, between this thread and brian's other happy one...really nice to see the warmth here.

    I'm living vicariously through the scents you've all described - planning on being in that same place tomorrow.

    (although...what to cook, what to cook? I envy your organization, redrock!)

    Today we are just hanging out, the two of us amidst music, snacks, warm sleepy cats, and some fine-ass green 8-)
  • riotgrl
    riotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    Spending a lazy day before the craziness of cooking and family ensues tomorrow. Think I'll indulge in a couple of glasses of wine while I cook dinner. Happy festivus to you all!
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

    I AM MINE
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    Not usually that organised Hedonist. Got up early to drive my daughter to the animal shelter where she volunteers and it wasn't worth going back to bed. Figured if I could get ahead, I will have a more relaxing next 3 days.

    I did have a little nap with 4 of the 6 cats and it felt wonderful!

    Riotgrl - a few glasses of wine whilst preparing such feasts are a must :mrgreen: !
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Sounds like everyone's getting ready to have a good time. :D

    Several of the extended family kids and grand kids are coming over tomorrow for brunch and presents for the kids.

    On Christmas day the two of us are either going to bundle up and go the beach with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine and watch the waves and the shore birds (my wife's idea) or stay home and be toasty warm and enjoy the food and wine right here (my idea). I'm sort of ok with going to the coast but, seriously, which would you vote for? :|:lol:

    But for now, since I've got today off , I think I'll go make another cup of coffee and add some Bailey's... just to warm the belly, of course. :D
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • EdsonNascimento
    EdsonNascimento Posts: 5,531
    brianlux wrote:
    Sounds like everyone's getting ready to have a good time. :D

    Several of the extended family kids and grand kids are coming over tomorrow for brunch and presents for the kids.

    On Christmas day the two of us are either going to bundle up and go the beach with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine and watch the waves and the shore birds (my wife's idea) or stay home and be toasty warm and enjoy the food and wine right here (my idea). I'm sort of ok with going to the coast but, seriously, which would you vote for? :|:lol:

    But for now, since I've got today off , I think I'll go make another cup of coffee and add some Bailey's... just to warm the belly, of course. :D

    As long as you're with your loved one, you'll be warm and toasty wherever you are. Whatever you decide, enjoy!
    Sorry. The world doesn't work the way you tell it to.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    EdsonNascimento wrote:
    brianlux wrote:
    Sounds like everyone's getting ready to have a good time. :D

    Several of the extended family kids and grand kids are coming over tomorrow for brunch and presents for the kids.

    On Christmas day the two of us are either going to bundle up and go the beach with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine and watch the waves and the shore birds (my wife's idea) or stay home and be toasty warm and enjoy the food and wine right here (my idea). I'm sort of ok with going to the coast but, seriously, which would you vote for? :|:lol:

    But for now, since I've got today off , I think I'll go make another cup of coffee and add some Bailey's... just to warm the belly, of course. :D

    As long as you're with your loved one, you'll be warm and toasty wherever you are. Whatever you decide, enjoy!

    Well said my friend! :thumbup:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    I love the ocean - I could go for that ;)

    It's just the the three of us over the festivities - looking forward to it.

    Brian, I've been having my coffee with brandy cream instead of milk, even the morning :oops: ones
  • riotgrl
    riotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    brianlux wrote:
    Sounds like everyone's getting ready to have a good time. :D

    Several of the extended family kids and grand kids are coming over tomorrow for brunch and presents for the kids.

    On Christmas day the two of us are either going to bundle up and go the beach with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine and watch the waves and the shore birds (my wife's idea) or stay home and be toasty warm and enjoy the food and wine right here (my idea). I'm sort of ok with going to the coast but, seriously, which would you vote for? :|:lol:

    But for now, since I've got today off , I think I'll go make another cup of coffee and add some Bailey's... just to warm the belly, of course. :D

    Do both! Picnic and wine for lunch and toasty warm and more wine for dinner :)
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

    I AM MINE
  • riotgrl
    riotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    redrock wrote:
    Not usually that organised Hedonist. Got up early to drive my daughter to the animal shelter where she volunteers and it wasn't worth going back to bed. Figured if I could get ahead, I will have a more relaxing next 3 days.

    I did have a little nap with 4 of the 6 cats and it felt wonderful!

    Riotgrl - a few glasses of wine whilst preparing such feasts are a must :mrgreen: !


    This is only a mini feast so I won't be too bad :) Although, I am recovered from my nasty cold and I am off from work until the 4th so I think I will indulge quite often :o:lol:
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

    I AM MINE
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    riotgrl wrote:
    brianlux wrote:
    Sounds like everyone's getting ready to have a good time. :D

    Several of the extended family kids and grand kids are coming over tomorrow for brunch and presents for the kids.

    On Christmas day the two of us are either going to bundle up and go the beach with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine and watch the waves and the shore birds (my wife's idea) or stay home and be toasty warm and enjoy the food and wine right here (my idea). I'm sort of ok with going to the coast but, seriously, which would you vote for? :|:lol:

    But for now, since I've got today off , I think I'll go make another cup of coffee and add some Bailey's... just to warm the belly, of course. :D

    Do both! Picnic and wine for lunch and toasty warm and more wine for dinner :)

    Good idea! :thumbup:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    I think we put a lot of Marsala in the tiramisu... :oops:

    Still have a drop to drink though! Cheers!
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    We had some family members over this morning for brunch and my wife INSISTED on making mimosa's to go with the food. Well, I never drink before noon. I mean... :lol:never... but, you know... :lol: oh, what the heck!

    Having fun! Hope you all are too! :D
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Happy Holidays!

    It's a shame I have to spend the night alone!

    Oh well, Mozart will keep me company :D
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Happy Holidays!

    It's a shame I have to spend the night alone!

    Oh well, Mozart will keep me company :D

    Sorry to hear that. Keep checking in here- we'll keep you amused! :D
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Happy Holidays!

    It's a shame I have to spend the night alone!

    Oh well, Mozart will keep me company :D
    When with Mozart, you're never alone. What a bastion of music and voices!

    (just don't get drunk/wasted in a candle-lit room and blast Dies Irae...trust me :P )

    I hope you and our fellow passengers have a great evening.
  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Mozart...

    Playing some Pearl Jam and also learning bass parts to about half a dozen APC songs
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Mozart...

    Playing some Pearl Jam and also learning bass parts to about half a dozen APC songs

    Is "Wolfy" treating you well, this evening? Hope so!

    PJ, we know, is always good! :D
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    brianlux wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Mozart...

    Playing some Pearl Jam and also learning bass parts to about half a dozen APC songs

    Is "Wolfy" treating you well, this evening? Hope so!

    PJ, we know, is always good! :D

    Wolfy was a badass mofo... incredible stuff... he and Bach are my favorites in classical
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    brianlux wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    Mozart...

    Playing some Pearl Jam and also learning bass parts to about half a dozen APC songs

    Is "Wolfy" treating you well, this evening? Hope so!

    PJ, we know, is always good! :D

    Wolfy was a badass mofo... incredible stuff... he and Bach are my favorites in classical

    Yeah, I like those dudes too. And a little Charles Ives when I want to tweak my brain a little!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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