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i saw the otologist today and got the putrid packing removed from my ear. Said ear is healing "beautifully" and I can now do whatever I want, as long as the ear stays dry.
I hate to state the obvious, but (on doctor's orders) Dulc and I will not be participating in the wet t-shirt contests tonight.
Didnt I warn you about sticking things smaller than your elbow in your ear?
By the way, do you think it would be possible to actually stick your elbow in your ear? [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/sure.gif[/img]
But seriously, it's good to hear you have recovered from this.
What exactly was your ear malfunction?
T'was not an ear malfunction at all. The Dx was ideopathic chronic osteomyelitis. I had a partial mastoidectomy -- so you all can accurately say that I now have hole in my head.
I still have limited hearing in the right ear and I'll be the first to say that I have a Dumbo ear. Anyone who makes fun of me will be shot on sight.
That means YOU Greg. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Dont worry about me, I avoid bullets.
I'm actually allegic to them, they make me bleed and might cause me to die. I avoid them!
I wasn't going to make a dumbo ear joke, but I was gonna aqsk if you've ever said this...
"I need that like I need a hole in my head" [img]wink.gif[/img]
And that's all fine and good about your ear, but why is the other thing "obvious"?
Yeah, what about wet T-shirt contests this weekend?
Here ya go guys.
WARNING, ADULT CONTENT. NO JOKE!
WET T-SHIRT CONTEST
I believe this is from an area around Ohio State
I warned you, it is a wet t-shirt contest.
Fine. The party is here. If I can get Dulc into a clutch of bikers, I can put up with the rest of you.
Cap'n reason Whizbang will provide the Kobe beef. Everyone else can bring something to share.
Cap'n Reason, I will pay you for a deuce of extra Kobe, for I will be bringing the spawn with me.
I want to bring a covered dish also to contribute. What sort of food is not already covered? I have a very nice cheesy potato casserole recipe, very 1960 June Cleaverish. It even has optional crushed cornflake topping, which I have never optioned. Or I could do a dessert, except I think that SOMEONE still has my springform pan.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">HAHAHAHAHAHA! It really does work well, doesn't it?Quote:
Originally posted by gae:
[QB]If I can get Dulc into a clutch of bikers, I can put up with the rest of you.
QB]
So I take it my grill master services are no longer required?? [img]frown.gif[/img]
Jump, we have no idea what's going on, when it's going on or where.
Dulc, are you thinking of a Tartiflette??
Since I am the big bad ASS HOLE you better have it this weekend while I am in Virginia.
Or it could be Sunday the 25th and I can show off my new ink.
I quite like the idea of seeing Trav's new "ink". Is it in a location I may view with decorum?
The 26th would be nice. No children that day.
And Gae, yes, very like a Tartiflette. Although I did not know that name until now. Until now it had always been Jane's potato casserole, Jane being my mother's friend. And it does not use real cheese, but Velveeta. It actually melts much better and, with the Cream of Chicken Soup can, truly elevates it to Cleaver levels of 60's Americana. It is a period piece.
Please note that a tartiflette does not use artificial foodstuffs.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It is my understanding that real reblochon is the key to this dish.Quote:
You need:
1.2 kg potatoes, 200 g diced bacon, 1 onion, 1 reblochon cheese, 2 tablespoons cr?me fraiche, 1 bottle Apremont (Savoy white wine)
Technical Stages:
Boil the peeled potatoes.
When finished, drain and cut in thick slices. Sweat the minced onions until soft. Slightly cook the bacon as well.
Cover the bottom of a buttered gratin dish with slices of potatoes, then with the onions and bacon. Repeat with the potatoes, etc etc...
Add the cream and cover with the halved reblochon (two discs), rind on top. Add half a glass of Apremont wine to flavour the tartiflette while baking.
Put in the oven until the reblochon is melted and golden.
The 24th is my family reunion, so I cannot do this then.
The issue is where the thing is to be had. If it is open to all, I don't think I have space nor seating for everyone. My pad is not the luxurious sort that is trav's and gae's. And contrary to stereotype, Martha Stewart and I have absolutely *nothing* in common, so I'm not convinced I'm mentally equipped to handle a large undertaking on my first try. I mean, I burned my hand cooking for my family on a recent vacation. And gae can vouch for the fact that I store power tools on the kitchen counter.
I promised good steak, and I will bring good steak. Just let me know how many. But kobe? Hmmmm....I don't think so.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thank you. Knowing others, they'll be bringing aunts, uncles, and distant relatives.Quote:
Cap'n Reason, I will pay you for a deuce of extra Kobe, for I will be bringing the spawn with me.
D2 and I can POSSIBLY host. Let me check with the spousal unit before committing. Otherwise I think we should hold it at GL's. [img]wink.gif[/img] Kidding...... [img]eek.gif[/img]
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That would be a good idea you have nice size back yard and I don't have to worry about that hole in the ceiling.Quote:
Originally posted by Jumper69:
D2 and I can POSSIBLY host. Let me check with the spousal unit before committing. Otherwise I think we should hold it at GL's. [img]wink.gif[/img] Kidding...... [img]eek.gif[/img]
I'm dying. I was just offered great free seats to the Bengals/Bears game in Chicago this weekend. But with family reunion on Saturday a shortage of funds due to tuition payment and a new laptop, plus about a dozen projects to do, I don't think I can go. Oh, this kills me.
Ok, so I guess I'm having a cookout at my house on Sunday, Sept 25. Let's say, 6:30. Who's coming? I need a headcount.
Go, reason. Life is too short.
And you get extra credit points for such a creative excuse to not host the dinner you have been promising for months.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I just turned the Bengals/Bears ticket offer down, right before I read your post calling me a liar.Quote:
Originally posted by gae:
Go, reason. Life is too short.
And you get extra credit points for such a creative excuse to not host the dinner you have been promising for months.
<font color="#FFFFAA" size="1">[ September 19, 2005 01:39 PM: Message edited by: Live From Florida ]</font>
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">We will be thereQuote:
Originally posted by Live From Florida:
Ok, so I guess I'm having a cookout at my house on Sunday, Sept 25. Let's say, 6:30. Who's coming? I need a headcount.
D2 and I can make it. Too bad Reason...D2 said we could host but you beat me to it! [img]tongue.gif[/img]
What's the menu? What do we bring?
We might be a tad late as I'm playing golf with some running buddies around 2:00PM or so.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I PM'd you. Now that I look at this, cheesy potato casserole sounds very appropriate!Quote:
Originally posted by Dulcinea:
Cap'n Reason, I will pay you for a deuce of extra Kobe, for I will be bringing the spawn with me.
I want to bring a covered dish also to contribute. What sort of food is not already covered? I have a very nice cheesy potato casserole recipe, very 1960 June Cleaverish. It even has optional crushed cornflake topping, which I have never optioned. Or I could do a dessert, except I think that SOMEONE still has my springform pan.
Okay, the situation is thus: the sprogs return to me at 6 p.m. on Sunday. And we have a transfer of remaining properties on Sunday, which will probably take a few minutes.
Meaning that I would be a tad late to the festivities.
The spawn would have been fed already, but knowing spawn the eldest, he would not be adverse to a meat snack in the evening, and spawn the second would be interested in chatting up the guests.
Honestly, reason, I think I may need your insights in dealing with spawn the second.
I could bring the cheesy potato casseole or a dessert depending on what else is being brought. I am flexible, in very many ways.
And you will be taking Rocket home with you, right?
I'm taking tomorrow afternoon off, so after that I'll not have access to this board or anything you say until I see you.
I lost my cell phone a couple months ago so I have no one's phone number.
Tell us what you want us to bring? BEFORE you leave the board, OK?
D2's bringing an oriental salad that is dee-lish!
But um, yeah, reason....we need to know what you want us to bring. [img]smile.gif[/img]
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bring your artichoke dip. Jumper/Dana is bringing an oriental salad. I suggest Dulc bring her potato stuff.Quote:
Originally posted by gae:
Tell us what you want us to bring? BEFORE you leave the board, OK?
I'll buy dessert somewhere.
Forgive me for not being an expert party planner. This is pretty foreign to me.
Oh, if you want to bring a few good cd's for some background music, that would be nice.
Do you need anyone to bring SIDES??? You know, beans, corn, etc. etc. etc. ?????
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, I planned on having one of those things, but if you'd like to bring it, by all means do. I don't feel like much of a host if everyone else is doing the cooking.Quote:
Originally posted by Jumper69:
Do you need anyone to bring SIDES??? You know, beans, corn, etc. etc. etc. ?????
I just figured I'd see what people were bringing and I'd fill in the blanks.
how many do we have?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">trav, gae, dana, jumper, Dulc, 2 kids, me.Quote:
Originally posted by gae:
how many do we have?
That's enough, 'cuz I ain't got no more chairs. And I only got one patio table.
Put us down for appetizers. Trav wants to do his citrus shrimp and I want spinach-artichoke dip.
We can also bring a dessert, if you'd like.
Raise a toast to me everyone! [img]graemlins/beer.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/martini.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]
I'll be there in spirit LOL!
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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">you guys eat all fancy-like. I hope I don't disappoint. What do you drink?Quote:
Originally posted by gae:
Put us down for appetizers. Trav wants to do his citrus shrimp and I want spinach-artichoke dip.
We can also bring a dessert, if you'd like.
We don't eat all fancy like, and I resent that implication! You want fancy like, come for a holiday. Those meals are 6 to 8 courses.
Citrus shrimp is, um... shrimp marinated in citrus juice. Then grilled.
Spinach artichoke dip is, um... frozen spinach, artichoke hearts, LOTS of garlic, parmesan and mayo, baked til hot. Served with either a baguette or chips. This is Northside. I'll bring chips.
Bottom line, Reason, is that we'll bring whatever will fit on the bike. You won't mind that I drop Rocket off on your porch earlier in the day, will you? Dulc is taking him.