Can The Adults Please Smoke? 36 and Living Well... — Page 195

If I had not already committed to the family trip on the 27th, I probably would have found a way to impose myself on the framily again this holiday season. I love visiting you all at Xmas time.

My shopping is all done. Now I just have to wait around until the 27th to begin the cruise. Hopefully, there will be plenty of gin...

I'm doing beef tenderloin. Yorkshire pudding. Veggies. (Still deciding which veggies to serve). Sauces: Bordelaise and Bernaise.
For dessert: yule log and a Christmas pudding (from Harrods) that I serve with brandy (which we light and then all sing as it burns off) and hard sauce.

Family tradition. We laugh at ourselves as we sing to the flaming Christmas pudding every year, but we would never change our routine!

I've been doing some trial runs with my new range. The upper oven needs an adjustment, so I'm trying to make that happen before next week. The lower oven seems to be pretty true.

And cookies. Lots and lots of Christmas cookies.

Shopping is mostly done. Cards need to be finished. Haven't started wrapping.
Need to get my tableware out and make sure I have clean linens. Polished silver.
And I have to decorate... I'm really excited to host this year!

YWIW - a cruise sounds wonderful. A real get-away!

Boobs, your menu sounds yummy. My sister is bringing all of the appetizers and snacks, so I don't have to worry about that.

I decided to take Thursday off, so I have a shot at getting things done. Fingers crossed!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

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Inquiring minds want to know: What is the proper flaming pudding song? Disco Inferno maybe?

I think I'm going to do a Honey Bake ham this year. Too busy to tend to too many details in the kitchen Christmas Day. Moonchild is in charge of breakfast.

Dottie - I haven't sent out cards for the past 6 years. This time of year is really crazy for me and I can never find the time. I feel badly about that and I always hope that those near and dear to me know that my lack of snail mail is not a reflection of my lack of affection.

As much as I've been dying to make a coconut cake with a lemon curd center recipe I have I just don't have the time. Perhaps I'll make it for New Years Eve.

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I do 99.9% of my shopping online. I hate dealing with the crowds and people in general. I'll pay the shipping charges as long as I can stay in the comfort of my own home...well sometimes my work desk too

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We sing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"! With much gusto.
Because it's dessert. And there has been wine and merriment by that point in the meal...

I still send out cards, but, yes, the number I receive seems to diminish each year. As long as I get enjoyment out of writing and sending them, I'll continue. If it starts becoming a stress point, then I'll step back.

My shopping was split between online and in-store. This year I am giving a lot of 'favorite restaurant' gift certificates, because none of us really need more 'things'. And they will come in handy for the family members who are renovating this winter.

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Morning peeps! I'm so happy that I'm done with my shopping. Now for the grocery shopping...

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Productive on-line shopping yesterday. All out of town family gifts completed. Will shop for Mrs. Brd and C15 on Tuesday.

Happy Not Humping Much These Days Day!

BB - C15 and I were doing the same. I have a table and chair shortage.

She has a lot of poise!

For the hours I pay the mouse secretary very well and am so tolerant of lateness, missed days, eating at her desk and all her personal drama at least she could dress in a professional manner. She is wearing a sweater that looks like she grabbed off a homeless!

brd, I can't believe she is still there. At least you know what to buy her for Christmas

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Taking something out of the oven. I almost always burn myself.

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Our 22 year Williams Sonoma oven gloves failed and there was a hole - I screamed like BB when the pan seared my hand!