Ho Ho Ho Xmas Time Again

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:13 am

Bella_Boo wrote: tell me everything about them...

i know it got pet of the year here in australia last year and they are about $150 but are fantastic toys.

my son is 8 and loves raptors and love things electrical and technical,,.

would this entertain an 8 year old boy for a long time???

Well it keep me entertained, so I'm sure that your son will love it. It's very clever and responds to a host of sensors, and he acts either playfully, or like the dinosaur that he is.

It won quite a few awards over here as well I believe. I would recommend u visit the officail site and find out a bit more about it yourself. It is really clever, though honestly it may get a bit boring after a while, so I would consider what it does against how much it will cost ya!!

Bella_Boo · Post by **Bella_Boo** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:15 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Well it keep me entertained, so I'm sure that your son will love it. It's very clever and responds to a host of sensors, and he acts either playfully, or like the dinosaur that he is.

It won quite a few awards over here as well I believe. I would recommend u visit the officail site and find out a bit more about it yourself. It is really clever, though honestly it may get a bit boring after a while, so I would consider what it does against how much it will cost ya!!

my son loves pets and animals - i thought this is something he can torture for hours - i am always prying the animals out of his room - he just wants to play and play but animals get bored and tired after a while so i thought that this mite keep him entertained...

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:24 am

Bella_Boo wrote: my son loves pets and animals - i thought this is something he can torture for hours - i am always prying the animals out of his room - he just wants to play and play but animals get bored and tired after a while so i thought that this mite keep him entertained...

Well it really is something that u can use for hours, especially if u are into that kind of thing. I just worry though perhaps about the long run. and whether it may get a bit too boring to soon, and end up tucked away in the corner gathering dust.

Bella_Boo · Post by **Bella_Boo** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:39 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Well it really is something that u can use for hours, especially if u are into that kind of thing. I just worry though perhaps about the long run. and whether it may get a bit too boring to soon, and end up tucked away in the corner gathering dust.

fingers crossed - his heart is set... i have to get it for him

all good grades all year - made his bed daily - he has worked hard for it

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:29 am

Ahhh just another day closer to christmas 42 days till christmas actually....

ah the commercials are getting up there in numbers when you watch the TV Yes after you Americans celebrate thanksgiving it will then be "all about Christmas" hehehehe

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greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:40 am

What do you mean.. they ALREADY are on television.. and there are people putting up freaking decorations already.. and the stores. .. hell they have had displays out before Halloween.. baaaaah humbug.... how the hell can you get in the Christmas spirit when Frankenstein is chasing the poor oppressed elves around using a turkey leg as a club.. huh huh.. answer me that...

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:17 am

greydeadhead wrote: What do you mean.. they ALREADY are on television.. and there are people putting up freaking decorations already.. and the stores. .. hell they have had displays out before Halloween.. baaaaah humbug.... how the hell can you get in the Christmas spirit when Frankenstein is chasing the poor oppressed elves around using a turkey leg as a club.. huh huh.. answer me that...

:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:34 am

Far Rider wrote: Yep last night the networks started christmas out right... TBS Played the Grinch! hahahahahah my son and I watched and sang along... it almost made me cry! But alas my Grinch heart was too small!

Your outing yourself Scrooge. Another few weeks and you'll be telling everyone lovely childhood Christmas stories.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:49 am

greydeadhead wrote: What do you mean.. they ALREADY are on television.. and there are people putting up freaking decorations already.. and the stores. .. hell they have had displays out before Halloween.. baaaaah humbug.... how the hell can you get in the Christmas spirit when Frankenstein is chasing the poor oppressed elves around using a turkey leg as a club.. huh huh.. answer me that...

Go back to Bed Grey and tomorrow will be a better day, and by the way when you come back bring with you your christmas decoration for the tree, something that represents you.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:56 am

Far Rider wrote: Twas the night before christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring.... except a slithering Grinch stealing christmas!:wah:

Good luck!!

I see you look lovely in tinsel

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:17 am

Far Rider wrote: You look lovely in anything minks!;)Back to your own thread,you lecherous old Grinch!

greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:23 am

Hey Far.. have you had a hankering for a big ole reindeer steak lately...

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:23 am

Its begining to look a lot like christmas.....

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:29 am

What does everyone put on top of their trees...

STAR, ANGEL, FAIRY...or something else ???

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:46 am

Bez wrote: What does everyone put on top of their trees...

STAR, ANGEL, FAIRY...or something else ???
ahahahahaha I am thinking Farlie will find himself on top of my old discarded tree when I tell him to take his anit christmas attitude and stuff it hehehehehe

I have a lovely angle on the top of my tree.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:38 pm

TIME FOR A SONG ??

Frosty the Snowman

Was a jolly happy soul

With a corncob pipe and a button nose

And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the Snowman

Is a fairytale they say

He was made of snow

But the children know

How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic

In that old silk hat they found

For when they placed it on his head

He began to dance around

Frosty the Snowman

Was alive as he could be

And the children say

He could laugh and play

Just the same as you and me

Frosty the Snowman

Knew the sun was hot that day

So he said let's run

And we'll have some fun

Now before I melt away

Down to the village

With a broomstick in his hand

Running here and there all around the square

Saying catch me if you can

He led them down the streets of town

Right to the traffic cop

And he only paused a moment when

He heard him holler stop

Frosty the Snowman

Had to hurry on his way

But he waved goodbye

Saying don't you cry

I'll be back again some day

Thumpety thump thump

Thumpety thump thump

Look at Frosty go

Thumpety thump thump

Thumpety thump thump

Over the hills of snow

Frosty the Snowman

Was a jolly happy soul

With a corncob pipe and a button nose

And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the Snowman

Is a fairytale they say

He was made of snow

But the children know

How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic

In that old silk hat they found

For when they placed it on his head

He began to dance around

Frosty the Snowman

Was alive as he could be

And the children say

He could laugh and play

Just the same as you and me

Frosty the Snowman

Knew the sun was hot that day

So he said let's run

And we'll have some fun

Now before I melt away

Down to the village

With a broomstick in his hand

Running here and there all around the square

Saying catch me if you can

He led them down the streets of town

Right to the traffic cop

And he only paused a moment when

He heard him holler stop

Frosty the Snowman

Had to hurry on his way

But he waved goodbye

Saying don't you cry

I'll be back again some day

Thumpety thump thump

Thumpety thump thump

Look at Frosty go

Thumpety thump thump

Thumpety thump thump

Over the hills of snow

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:41 pm

[QUOTE=Bez]TIME FOR A SONG ??

That was lovely Bez, makes me want to go rent the movie I love Burle Ives as he narates that old classic

sherry · Post by **sherry** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:44 pm

Just to add to this thread, my daughter has been chosen to be "whoopsie daisy angel" in her school christmas play this year.:-4

There will be not a dry eye in the house I can tell you.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:49 pm

sherry wrote: Just to add to this thread, my daughter has been chosen to be "whoopsie daisy angel" in her school christmas play this year.:-4

There will be not a dry eye in the house I can tell you.

Oooo Brave we will want pictures you know

sherry · Post by **sherry** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:56 pm

*lol* and you shall get them, I'm a very proud mummy.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:18 pm

sherry wrote: *lol* and you shall get them, I'm a very proud mummy.

How old is she? Ahhh christmas concerst so much fun, I loved it when my girls were in them.

sherry · Post by **sherry** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:31 pm

She's almost 7 and I have a 3 year old as well.:-4

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:36 pm

sherry wrote: She's almost 7 and I have a 3 year old as well.:-4

ahhh lovely sweet ages, christmas with young kids is such a thrill, getting them to bed xmas eve, them getting up xmas morning soooooooo happy gosh I miss those days hehehehe

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:31 am

Wow I just heard that where I live that outdoor sales of Christmas lighting have risen this year by 600%!!!!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 6:33 am

minks wrote: ahhh lovely sweet ages, christmas with young kids is such a thrill, getting them to bed xmas eve, them getting up xmas morning soooooooo happy gosh I miss those days hehehehe

My Christmas day will be Boxing day this year, so begins the taking it in turns to have the children! :-1

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:17 pm

Betty Boop wrote: My Christmas day will be Boxing day this year, so begins the taking it in turns to have the children! :-1

oooo well look at it this way, just a small shift in days.

I have asked my daughters which house they would like to visit on which days, Oldest .... I may not be here we may spend it in Edmonton, this is fine by me.

Youngest..."yours mom"

They are of the age where it is up to them. I am rather excited about it being just Jr minks and me.

I want to bake fruitcake with her this year, found a lovely recipe that has ameretto in it ooooo weeeee fun

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:22 pm

chrisb84uk wrote: Wow I just heard that where I live that outdoor sales of Christmas lighting have risen this year by 600%!!!!

National Lampoons Christmas springs to mind.....there is a street not too far away from me that turns into a tourist attraction in December. It's very competetive and they collect money for charity from all the 'gawpers'.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:30 pm

Bez wrote: National Lampoons Christmas springs to mind.....there is a street not too far away from me that turns into a tourist attraction in December. It's very competetive and they collect money for charity from all the 'gawpers'.

Awww we used to have a guy do that for decades then he quit, he just got to old to continue. I love the lights, we can take a bus tour round the city during the christmas months. I love being outside during christmas

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:31 pm

yeah, those Christmas lights are so tacky!! :wah: ..........................

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:54 pm

OMG a fairyland

A Winter wonderland

A christmas folly weeeeeee I LOVE IT!!!!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:59 pm

it's a wonder the fat elf doesn't get electrocuted! :wah: and his eight tiny reindeer too *cackle*

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:03 pm

Santas Band...he he he

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:04 pm

Awww Bez that is adorable.

Hey LC tacky is "obesity in spandex, at walmart"

Hardly applicaable to christmas time

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:39 pm

ahhh sigh

just bumping up the Christmas cheer thread

Pretty eh!

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lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:41 pm

nice village!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:44 pm

lady cop wrote: nice village!

as cool as yours???

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:44 pm

LC...you'll l u r v this...just the stuff to get you all mellow, dreamy and DRUNK !!

A Modern yet Traditional Mulled Wine Recipe:

2 lemons

2 oranges

1 - 750 ml bottle of medium, to full, bodied red wine Nutmeg (to taste)

Cloves (to taste)

1 oz brandy or Cognac (or to taste)

1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar (optional)

Herbal or citrus influenced tea (optional but excellent)

Water (optional softener instead of tea)

4 large cinnamon sticks

4 candy canes

Instructions for making four large portions

-Cut lemons and oranges into slices.

-Pour the red wine into saucepan and gradually heat.

-Add fruit slices, nutmeg, cloves and brandy.

-Keep an eye on the mixture and wait until it becomes hot to the touch.

-At this point you could blend in sugar or water (if desired).

-Pour into glasses/mugs and add tea (to taste).

-Garnish with cinnamon stick and candy cane.

Serve

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:47 pm

How about this one ??? PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE LAST SENTENCE !!;)

Mulled Wine

Wine heated with sugar and spice is called a "mull"

In the midst of winter, in the long dark and cold evening, a warm and rosy cheer is brought about by a nice hot mulled wine shared amungst a group of friends or neighbors. The really great thing with mulled wine is it tends to be better with rough dark red wines. The trick is to heat the wine with the spices and make sure you do not boil the mixture. Boiling will drive off most of the alcohol, which has a lower boiling point than water. If you have thermometer then keep the temperature at no more than say 60C (140F). Serve in hot glasses to conserve the heat.

If you have an open fire then you can try the classical method of heating mulled wine. Many moons ago in ancient Britain they produced "mulling irons" specifically to heat your ale or wine. You heat your iron in the fire. Tap the heated iron to remove any ash or scale and the dip the iron into your wine. This not only warms the drink but also imparts a ferrous taste.

YoBrew's traditional mulled wine

Ingredients 2 Bottles of Red wine (a rough dark red is best)

Country wines with plenty of tannin do well. Bilberry, damson, blackberry, black plum and blackcurrant. Why the rough wines do better than the good ones when mulling wines I'll never know but its a fortunate fact, and its the destiny for my elderberry which never quite made the grade.

Four small oranges

1 Large lemon

Orange rind

Brown Sugar (or 2 table spoons of Honey)

12 Cloves

2 sticks of Cinnamon (Each 3 inches long)

(Aniseed & Fennel optional)

Instructions

1) Insert 4 cloves into each small orange

2) Grate the peal from the fourth orange and squeeze the juice into a cup

3) Grate the peel from the lemon and squeeze the juice into the cup of orange juice.

4) Add the grated orange & lemon peel and the three small oranges to into a pan

5) Add the Cinnamon sticks. (and optionally other spices such as Aniseed & Fennel)

6) Pour the bottles of wine into a pan and warm to about 60C (140F) (DO NOT BOIL).

7) If possible warm the gasses to be used

8) Add the orange & lemon juice

9) Add sugar or honey to taste, stiring while adding

SERVE

(If you would like to do this using an open fire whilst your muffins are toasting then do steps 1 - 9 and only warm the wine (say 40 - 50 C)

Then each guest dips the heated iron poker into their drink to raise the temperature and to impart a ferrous taste. Always tap the poker first and trust that your poker is not toxic. This should overcome the winter cold and provide jollity and good cheer.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:19 pm

minks wrote: as cool as yours???they're different, but equally as beautiful!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:55 pm

lady cop wrote: they're different, but equally as beautiful!

My daughters bought one house a year for their dad, guess that is why he took in in the separation .....

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:56 pm

minks wrote: My daughters bought one house a year for their dad, guess that is why he took in in the separation .....it's rotten to take that from the family.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:57 pm

lady cop wrote: it's rotten to take that from the family.

Oh you know him, Rotten is his middle name....

The upside, I got all the other decorations and the tree those were and still are my love.

santa · Post by **santa** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 7:12 am

Santa likes this thread!

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:45 am

santa wrote: Santa likes this thread!
and we like sanda

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:52 pm

ooo this thread is slipping.....

Hot spiced and mulled wine for everybody

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