Posts by glamgram

Original Post by clairelaine:

How would you like to envision yourself and your life in 10 years? 

If you were that person right now what would you be doing?  

What can you do today to incorporate the characteristics and life-circumstances of the man or woman you want to be in 10 years?

I'm 67 and have a congenital heart defect.  Just 25 years ago the prognisis was death by age 55. Each time I think I'm going to buy the farm there is some miraculous new treatment and they put me back together better than ever.

The question is, will I still be alive.  If I am, then I'd like to be just what I am now - a happy retired woman with lots of friends and interests.  If I'm not then I'd like to be happy in the afterlife.

(not exactly what you were looking for, right?)

 I'll remember you in my prayers.

Way to go OH    mooni - know you are happy

WAY  TO  GO  TCU!  Undefeated - 11 straight wins!    

Original Post by jules817:

i wish this wasn't even an option because it sounds so awful, but i wonder if you could find somewhere that would do a spay abort....

i mean, if there is already an overpopulation problem, the kittens chances are pretty bad anyway. then maybe the mother could be adopted out.

ugh, pet over population makes me so sad. just had a woman at the pet store when buying my dog's food the other day bragging to me about how her friend just bred BOTH of his female pit bulls and had like 20 puppies. she was nice and seemed so clueless that i just held my tongue, but i wanted to throw up.

 yes, but usually more expensive, ask around.  over-population of animals is a real problem here, too.  one neighbor has 15 dogs, from several litters of pups, non has shots, barely fed, get out of fence and cause problems for the rest of the neighbors. sheriff has been out several times and they don't do anything. it's unconscionable.  you are kind to try to help.

That is great!  Keep up the good work!  Go shopping now

Almost same here - 39" 28" 38" and 5'3".  I like the jeans from Newport-News but there are so many out there.  Find what fits you best. Shop-shop-shop!   & nbsp;  I agree on the sweaters - have lots and love any form fitting ones.  Also knits and fabrics with stretch, andwrap dresses.  Take a look at NN web site, also Spiegel.  Here's to us hourglass (or Coke bottle) gals!

Thanksgiving was always my favorite food holiday - love all the turkey and dressing and associated stuff.  The aromas coming from the kitchen of the turkey baking...ahhh.   But the best part was getting together with my dad's side of the family - lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. Just the best times!  The aunts and uncles are mostly gone now - only 3 left of 8 original brothers and sisters.  Cousins gone their different directions.  I miss them all terribly and miss those wonderful Thanksgivings - but I have the best memories!

Since marrying three years ago, my Hubby cooks the entire dinner - it's also his favorite time of the year.  Last year we had my daughters and family over here.  Our first year together we went out to CA to see his daughters,  this year we're going to AZ to see my daughter and two precious, beautiful, adorable, brilliant, redheaded granddaughters.  Can't wait.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

We started doing this a few years ago.  Last year we bought a flock of ducks for one daughter.  You can spend as little as $10 for a share of an animal (heifer,  water buffalo, goat, etc.) or be a generous as you pocketbook allows.  This year we are giving honeybees,  a flock of ducks,  and a brace of rabbits.

www.heifer.org/gift    You can get a catalog.

Original Post by sukibahsoun:

I hate Thanksgiving food, and I lived in a broken home, so I had two traditions.  Thanksgivings with my mom was usually pizza day.  With my dad, he'd always work so he'd send me to my uncle's house, who's from Palestine or Gaza or whatever the hell you crazy PC people are calling it nowadays.  We'd make lamb stuffed grape leaves and watch Star Wars all day.  Best grape leaves ever.

 My father's family was from Damascus - we always have stuffed grape leaves and kibbi for Christmas - YUM!

Original Post by moonikins:

Caver, try this:

My Fabulous Turkey Gravy

Slowly simmer the giblets on the stove top damn near the whole day. Keep letting the water evaporate and add more so the broth will become very rich. Let cool and pick the meat off the neck bones and pulverize the liver so know one knows you put it back in.  I eat the heart as it's my favorite and I want it all to myself. Save the broth.

Use a turkey baster and suck the broth out. Or, better yet, drag a big strong man away from the football game so he can pick up your turkey pan and pour off the broth into a big pan. Put turkey pan back in oven so it can finish or just stay warm.

Add the giblet meat and giblet broth to the turkey broth. Bring to a boil. Add salt, pepper, a little garlic powder and a little onion powder. Mix about 4 Tbs flour in about 1 cup of milk. Add slowly and continue to boil. Keep adding flour/milk mixture until the gravy thickens. Don't make it super thick, but it shouldn't look like broth either. Keep the heat up high as you boil it so that the flour cooks in the gravy. The gravy should be a lovely golden brown color.

Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.

My gravy is so good, I can't hardly make enough so that I'll have leftovers.

I often make pumpkin pie from the canned. I don't even consider that a cheat. If I'm doing pumpkin pie from pumpkins, it's because I took a weekend in October to go to the orchard and then cook. I prepare the pumpkins way in advance and freeze it so it's about the same amount of work as opening a can.

Edit to add: Skim off the fat from the pan broth.

 Sounds just like mine....now my mouth is watering.

Original Post by kathygator:

Original Post by pavlovcat:

And let the stuffing hostility commence!

 only at CC could there be stuffing drama...

this place rawks! :D

 LOVE it!  Stuffing Wars!  I had no idea. But thanks for all the posts.  It's not quite as emotional as Chili Wars (at least for a Texan), but fun.  You guys are great..and sooo  intertaining.

Happy Thanksgiving!

TALK    TALK  TALK   TALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must tell him honestly how you feel.  If you aren't married, consider getting out and on with your life.  Just a question here - from an old broad...if things weren't that good between you ...WHY THE HELL DID YOU HAVE A KID????? Sorry, I just had to ask.  Not judging, just curious. 

Original Post by qaowk:

Stuffing in the bird, Dressing in the pan.  We always have both, and are offered a choice, both served with giblet gravy.    Tennessee & Alabama here.

 Giblet gracy is a must!  Hubby won't touch it...more for me!

AMEN.  And I know, that with this, you will be OK.

My hubby cooks Thanksgiving dinner - even makes apple pies entirely from scratch (including the pie crust).  Being from NYC, he stuffs the bird.  Me being from TX I have to make cornbread dressing.  I also make a dish that my Syrian family always had - Rice and Vermicelli.   Break up vermicelli in small pieces. Saute in butter until lightly browned.  Add long grain rice (equal portions to amount of pasta), chicken or turkey broth, salt and pepper. Simmer until rice is cooked.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. 

I have been with Ebay since their inception and only had two problems.  You can report any problem to them.  If you use PayPal, they are great about solving problems with unpaid buyers.

Regarding combined shipping, most sellers do combine shipping for a reasonable extra amount, if that other item actually adds to the cost.  Say and extra 50 cents to a $5.00 s/h fee, for example, if the item doesn't weigh alot. I always have my items weighed and use the USPS lable via PayPal.

Better luck to you.