tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post2048166955572704763..comments2023-10-22T05:08:51.281-06:00Comments on Confessions of a Rotten Correspondent: Fun Monday #2the rotten correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-36220485137306263342007-11-07T22:10:00.000-06:002007-11-07T22:10:00.000-06:00Your Thanksgivings sound fabulous and relaxing now...Your Thanksgivings sound fabulous and relaxing now!theotherbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592106243268321644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-75469235689574891552007-11-06T14:07:00.000-06:002007-11-06T14:07:00.000-06:00Oooo yum yum.I am getting so intrigued about pumpk...Oooo yum yum.<BR/>I am getting so intrigued about pumpkin pie. Have you got an easy recipe that I cannot ruin??<BR/>And the green bean thing sounds yum too.Jo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-12523889571501629282007-11-06T08:48:00.000-06:002007-11-06T08:48:00.000-06:00We did both families for a few years, but finally ...We did both families for a few years, but finally gave up that insanity ( think after kids, so we did it for at least five years); then again, ours were hours apart, so they were very understanding (and I just got over it...). <BR/><BR/>I will say this, you've got a great point about the Martha Stewart house in the midst of cooking enough for an army. Why do we think we have to do both? At least I have help (husband and kids now), but still, it's enough to wear you out! <BR/><BR/>And, mercy, if my boys and husband show up in their pajamas at lunch or dinner? I wouldn't be able to eat. There's just something about looking at people in their underwear that leaves my appetite behind.<BR/><BR/>Love your positive attitude @ the holidays :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-82626864896023161842007-11-05T22:15:00.000-06:002007-11-05T22:15:00.000-06:00Mmmm... green bean casserole!! You've made my mou...Mmmm... green bean casserole!! You've made my mouth water.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850825844277186930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-86916141040969245372007-11-05T22:04:00.000-06:002007-11-05T22:04:00.000-06:00Okay, I'm super late and really behind. I'll catch...Okay, I'm super late and really behind. I'll catch up with all of you - I promise.<BR/><BR/>Update - really a lack of. We had three different docs on last night from Saturday night and no matter how much I asked around no one knew what the story was with the four year old boy. Trust me on this - I WILL find out.the rotten correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-40837597724545121992007-11-05T21:20:00.000-06:002007-11-05T21:20:00.000-06:00Of course you are still invited, we would love to ...Of course you are still invited, we would love to see you guys again!<BR/>We'll be in San Antonio for Thanksgiving, we can't ever decide where we are going to be until October.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124414222083467290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-53520090955912760322007-11-05T19:04:00.000-06:002007-11-05T19:04:00.000-06:00Part of me wishes all you FM participants would qu...Part of me wishes all you FM participants would quit posting pictures of food because you're making me hungry! The other part of me wants to print out everyone's recipes and try them all at once.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-4364540754060084162007-11-05T18:30:00.000-06:002007-11-05T18:30:00.000-06:00I like your Thanksgivings. Lounging and eating sou...I like your Thanksgivings. Lounging and eating sounds pleasant. <BR/><BR/>We usually host here, but not this year. There's reason for giving thanks.<BR/><BR/>Green bean casserole. We call it green bean bejesus. Everyone seems to love it, myself included. Can't figure it out.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful trip back to CA.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03656235714427761274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-20518650233232966072007-11-05T18:17:00.000-06:002007-11-05T18:17:00.000-06:00Two in one day? Insanity -One good thing about ha...Two in one day? Insanity -<BR/><BR/>One good thing about having families out of town - it is easy to rotate between families every year. <BR/><BR/>however, I could easily stay home this year and not travel. It sounds very relaxing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-4120255231922305242007-11-05T18:15:00.000-06:002007-11-05T18:15:00.000-06:00I think you have the perfect attitude towards the ...I think you have the perfect attitude towards the holidays!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-27482016281243082242007-11-05T15:16:00.000-06:002007-11-05T15:16:00.000-06:00Well, the food stuffing and lying around semi-coma...Well, the food stuffing and lying around semi-comatose part is what we used to do. Now, because we both work in the afternoon/night, we do not go to the 'family' holidays. Which, truth be told, is fine with me. I'm not very good with loads of screaming children, children whining, children interrupting everything (to include cooking), and adult males watching football. So we don't do the holidays like ordinary families since it's just Mr. Pi, me, and the cats (one of whom we threaten to cook every year, but we don't). Other than Mr. Pi's football obsession, the holidays are pretty much not part of our lives.<BR/><BR/>I saw Christmas decorations in a store a week before Halloween. Another reason to avoid the holidays.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784078775130185200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-1797977001744784172007-11-05T14:01:00.000-06:002007-11-05T14:01:00.000-06:00I feel like I haven't read you in ages so had to c...I feel like I haven't read you in ages so had to catch up. I always do a Thanksgiving here, usually on the Saturday after, and invite some friends. I can't remember the last one I spent with family. My British friends really love Thanksgiving. I don't who I'll invite this year yet or what I'll make. I'll have to get out my much-dogeared Thanksgiving recipe file. But one of the best Thanksgivings I ever had was when I was working in Fort Myers. My brother came down, and after work we and some work pals shared a lasagne and pecan pie and just partied all night.<BR/><BR/>How's the little 4-year-old, by the way?wakeupandsmellthecoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602735058278146250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-37639446644978259372007-11-05T12:58:00.000-06:002007-11-05T12:58:00.000-06:00i don't really 'do' thanksgiving. for reasons i wi...i don't really 'do' thanksgiving. for reasons i will not disclose because it could get too political/personal lol <BR/><BR/>this yr my girls won't be going to their dad's so i'm sure they will want some turkey or something. in all honesty, i wouldn't celebrate any holidays if not for the kids.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-14595754597725970302007-11-05T12:55:00.000-06:002007-11-05T12:55:00.000-06:00Pistachio pudding... I've never heard of that. My ...Pistachio pudding... I've never heard of that. My poor sheltered Canadian life is apparently incomplete!Madam Crunchypantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105080184570652882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-56509839560610021542007-11-05T12:38:00.000-06:002007-11-05T12:38:00.000-06:00hello rc,just read your saturday post,so this comm...hello rc,just read your saturday post,so this comment is for that, nor for this post,well never mind. i hope you`ll have a great week,know the feeling, have just started a new job and am now constantly guilty for being a bit exhausted. so today i raced from work to school to pick up my 7-year-old son and the first thing he said was: oh mummy,why are you so early? i`m still playing with my friends! "now i`m in a huff:o) have fun, will miss you.hugs from faraway berlinqueencake and titangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866314428101927497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-53538871064111830602007-11-05T12:37:00.000-06:002007-11-05T12:37:00.000-06:00Pistachio salad is YUMMY! And I like your traditi...Pistachio salad is YUMMY! And I like your traditions - no pressure, and better yet - pajamas at the dinner table! GREAT!Tiggerlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084094580971149293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-5904355159180339612007-11-05T12:31:00.000-06:002007-11-05T12:31:00.000-06:00I enjoyed reading about your festivities. I lear...I enjoyed reading about your festivities. I learned a long time ago that you can wear yourself out trying to please everyone so we started pleasing ourselves and no-one bothered!<BR/><BR/>Have a great trip, keep safe and I'm looking forward to reading all about it. xAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-65509644665442832842007-11-05T12:15:00.000-06:002007-11-05T12:15:00.000-06:00I think part of the joy of Thanksgiving is that yo...I think part of the joy of Thanksgiving is that your presence is the only gift required. What a blessing that is...Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727506305170439878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-77053222406683526522007-11-05T10:53:00.000-06:002007-11-05T10:53:00.000-06:00I just ate breakfast but I am soooo hungry now!I just ate breakfast but I am soooo hungry now!Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-50462996413110095192007-11-05T10:38:00.000-06:002007-11-05T10:38:00.000-06:00*waves hello*!Any possibility you could share the ...*waves hello*!<BR/><BR/>Any possibility you could share the beans recipe...it sounds yummy!Aoj and The Lurchershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509080861414248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-9427461545652719972007-11-05T09:32:00.000-06:002007-11-05T09:32:00.000-06:00I still have to do the multiple back & forths for ...I still have to do the multiple back & forths for all the holidays. And, somehow Aunt so and so will show up or Great uncle blah blah & all day it's back and forth between the houses.AnGlOpHiLe FoOtBaLl FaNaTiChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609029982049285576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-77202191450110090272007-11-05T08:59:00.000-06:002007-11-05T08:59:00.000-06:00It's great when we're old enough we start becoming...It's great when we're old enough we start becoming "the parents" in our stories. Hope your holidays are fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-20526531671468581592007-11-05T08:25:00.000-06:002007-11-05T08:25:00.000-06:00Thanksgiving sounds lovely - we don't do it in the...Thanksgiving sounds lovely - we don't do it in the UK or France.<BR/>Have a great trip with your Mum, and as Jen says, be careful out there.<BR/><BR/>Mya xMyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14106690738320651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-48080465802164371322007-11-05T08:16:00.000-06:002007-11-05T08:16:00.000-06:00Sounds like a fun and relaxing daySounds like a fun and relaxing dayAlix https://www.blogger.com/profile/04684209302932310537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-6308362756693700532007-11-05T06:06:00.000-06:002007-11-05T06:06:00.000-06:00a holiday with reduced stress! excellent. now let'...a holiday with reduced stress! excellent. now let's try to reduce the fat...<BR/><BR/>seriously, thanksgiving is my least favorite holiday. it just seems to gluttonous to me. and my littel brother always hosts it, which means it's fussy as hell.<BR/><BR/>my solution: i sign up to work every thanksgiving. (hey, the paper comes out every day. just like the ER.)<BR/><BR/>so i work until 7:20 p.m. and then dash to his house, yak with everyone, and eat whatever's left over. perfect solution.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.com