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[Anonymous]

Brigid:

I'm getting fat just thinking about it!!

How about a nice platter with different stinky cheeses and lovely fresh fruits?

My garden won't be available until mid-july so tulips it is!!

I'm in for anything red, espcially if it involves fruits and flowers Stormy!

See ya at 6.

GFN

[Brigid]

Brigid, I'll bring this gorgeous Gewurztraminer, it comes from Alsace, it tastes like you're drinking flowers....

Sounds lovely, Stormy.  I'm not much of a wine expert, but always love to try new favorites from friends.

can i hold big old red cat, or does he only sit on his mommy's lap? (in which case I'll hold big old red Sandy cat.)

He'll be happy to keep you company as long as you keep scratching behind those ears and rubbing his belly.  Chloe, however, will just sit with you if you let her and don't mind the five pounds of hair left behind (FYI--don't wear black to my house if you don't like pet hair   ).

How about a nice platter with different stinky cheeses and lovely fresh fruits?

Perfect, GFN.  However, since you're providing the beautiful bouquet, maybe we should assign this to someone else?  I wouldn't want anyone to feel left out.

Patz, Longtire, Anna, October, Mum, Daylily, Desert Rain, 2 cents, PQC, Bunny, bittles, OR, Wiish, Mia, N-jaded, Write, Vunil, Chutzba--OK I give up. . . I know I'll miss some people, but you are all welcome to come and celebrate the first day of the rest of our lives.

Hugs,

Brigid

[P]

Storm (if you're a full-headed lithe blonde into top fashion I've really blown it haven't I? )

how about Grant Burges 1989 Shiraz?

  I have no idea about this wine but I will have soon after your description, my that sounds goooood, like velvet in a bottle appreciation coming from afar...

I'll be there at 6 Brigid, in spirit

"Reach out, reach out, to me...(cha cha cha cha cha) I'll be theeeeere!"

[2cents]

Brigid,

Did you say strawberry cheesecake? I'll DEFINITELY be there, with extra tulips (straight from Holland and besides you can never have too many tulips ) Thanks for the invite,

((()))

2cents

[Anonymous]

How about a nice platter with different stinky cheeses and lovely fresh fruits?


Perfect, GFN. However, since you're providing the beautiful bouquet, maybe we should assign this to someone else? I wouldn't want anyone to feel left out.  

Sign me up.  I'll even bring crackers.

With this group of folks we're sure to have a blast!

((Brigid))

Mia

[October]

She's quiet, but very classy, neat artistic jewelry, oh I name thee Portia, and thy friend, who's equally classy and brought a novel with her, thee I name October.

hugs all.

   

I doubt if I would take a novel along if I had lunch with Portia.  

And how come I don't get the classy, artistic jewellry???

 

[Brigid]

Hi All,

As I walked past my dining room earlier today, I imagined it filled with all of you (I think I will need a bigger table. ).

The din of laughter from the jokesters in the group (you know who you are!), sharing of recipes (that would be me), stories of children, pets, jobs, favorite books, movies and music; and no doubt, some deep discussions of the n's in our lives, filled the room.  

The table was laiden with food (or whatever Mud hadn't eaten yet--sorry, I need someone else to pick on, but you always set yourself up. ), lots of bottles of wine--since everyone needed to bring their favorite to share and beautiful tulips, thanks to GFN & 2 cents (all the way from Holland, no less).

The cats were rubbing against any available leg as they would know that most of the guests are animal lovers and would not wish for them to go away (not that they would really care).  The dogs, on the other hand, would be banished to their beds in the laundry room or total chaos would ensue.

It was a beautiful image and I'm sure gave me the same degree of happiness as Stormy had while lunching with the group.  Even cyber friends can share a lovely evening together.

I better get cooking.

Brigid

[Stormchild]

Chicken Fra Diavolo, over wheat berries cooked in chicken stock with onions, garlic, and really sinful amounts of butter, accompanied by artichoke hearts and wilted spinach cooked with olive oil and just a smidgen of garlic. Dessert: dark chocolate. To drink, an alcohol-free Merlot - for the French Paradox, without having to imbibe solo on a Friday night - and it wasn't half bad. Coffee's on the brew. Thought of you, Brigid, and sent warm wishes your way. Thought of everyone else, too. All the best! [raises empty wine glass].

[Anonymous]

I doubt if I would take a novel along if I had lunch with Portia.  

And how come I don't get the classy, artistic jewellry???

 

Oh, 'you' had the novel to read while you waited for her... 'you' were early, to get a good table... and 'you' looked just a trifle sad. Had something major going on, didn't quite feel up to jewelry... but very classy in basic black. 'P' persuaded you to come to lunch and get a brief respite. It worked, too. 'You' were smiling by the time the main course arrived, and laughed, quietly, over your dessert.


(((((October)))))

[d's mom]

brigid & everyone,
you are so kind to ask me.  :} it reminds me how long its been since ive done -anything- remotely fun.

it made me think also how many years it took me after leaving home, to learn how to enjoy myself....... and how just having them in my life now, its difficult again to imagine enjoying myself.... i fell stressed, repressed, stiff, dull, and blah. relaxing?... whats that?

BUT if your having a parrrrrtyyyyy.........

that dinner sounds fabulous brigid -  i can smell the tulips (do tulips smell?) and i could sure use a glass of that wine stormchild and as long as were fantasizing.........

ill bring steamed artichokes w/homemade mayonnaise...  cracked crab..... and a massive salad with the freshes stuff in it you can think about. plus homemade bread. hey i like this fantasy cooking.

ill send to the fantasy store for caviar - but only if theres votes for it. hey this -is- a fantasy party!

and balloons to play with - as long as they dont scare the kitties.  

i'll also help fantasy-wash your dishies brigid OK?  but only if mudpuppy enacts the grouse story in costume  

>>>>d's mama

[October]

Oh, 'you' had the novel to read while you waited for her... 'you' were early, to get a good table... and 'you' looked just a trifle sad. Had something major going on, didn't quite feel up to jewelry... but very classy in basic black. 'P' persuaded you to come to lunch and get a brief respite. It worked, too. 'You' were smiling by the time the main course arrived, and laughed, quietly, over your dessert.


(((((October)))))

Sounds very true.  I loooooove desserts, so that would always make me smile.    

I will bake some chocolate cake for the party, to serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt.  

Starting healthy eating thingy with daughter.  No buying any more crisps or choccy.  Just lots of fruit and veg and such.  It won't last!!!!    

[mum]

wow, I read the menu, and realized what a drag I must be at  parties.  I no longer drink, and I'ma vegetarian.  GEEEEEZ, and since my "cooking" is a really big joke in my house.....what will I do?
I know, this big dining room has a very large painting of mine in it....hows' that?...and there are many others of the artists here as well!  Hey, and I can bring music....either live (family's full of musicians) or recorded (I can push a mean "play" button!)
And can there be dogs under the table for us to sneak scraps of food to?(they will hang out at the meat eater's knees however).
I do know where to find good deserts, however, and I can pretend I made them.  Oh wait, this whole things a fantasy.....oh yeah.  I'll be there, and I'll cook and bake whatever you want.....and bring Martha Stewart along to package the extras in some swan like foil!!

[mum]

ok,so my writing is like my cooking......I meant to say, there are many other works there by the other artists on the board, as well.   Ok, so maybe I should start drinking a little wine again!!!

[d's mom]

I'ma vegetarian.  

hey mum! well theres a reeeeeeeally nice salad, and some rosemary taters and artichokes, would you like mexican? italian? indian?... ( im vegetarian about 80% of the time) ill be hapy to make something vegetarian anytime mum. ;}

i never knew how to cook....  i taught myself in the last few years, from watching martha & other shows.  no kiddin. :}!

what will I do?
I know, this big dining room has a very large painting of mine in it....hows' that?...and there are many others of the artists here as well!  Hey, and I can bring music....either live (family's full of musicians) or recorded (I can push a mean "play" button!).

well theres tons of food but not many games yet......   can you bring some silly games like ones having to do with jello or ballons or something else that really makes people giggle. ? and it would be really cool to see everybodys art. it would be cool to see the art and then try to guess who had created it. :} & -definitely- music. if its ok to bring kids your kids could sing an play and we could make it a big famly bash.

anna

[Brigid]

Anna,

ill bring steamed artichokes w/homemade mayonnaise... cracked crab..... and a massive salad with the freshes stuff in it you can think about. plus homemade bread. hey i like this fantasy cooking.

How is that everyone knows my favorite things  I have actually been craving artichokes lately, but the ones in the store look so pathetic  (and expensive) that I have resisted.  Crab is probably my favorite seafood, but I have never learned to cook it myself.

Bring it on!!!

Mum,

I think there will be plenty of food that even a vegetarian will enjoy.

I will definitely take you up on the art offer.  My home is woefully lacking in artwork and it is one of those things I freeze up about when faced with making a decision.  I'm sure I could tap into all you artistic types for some help with decorating.

I may have to draw the line on the dogs, however.  They would be too busy chasing the cats through the house to be waiting patiently at your knee for a snack. (I keep them in separate parts of the house).  My orange tabby is just like a dog, however, and will happily eat anything you toss his way.

Brigid