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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 28, 2005 17:59:36 GMT -6
*dashes in grabbing stack of cookies then dashes out*
Sorry all....decorating still!!!!! Thanks for the cookies!
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 28, 2005 21:14:55 GMT -6
*dashes in grabbing stack of cookies then dashes out* Sorry all....decorating still!!!!! Thanks for the cookies! Busy busy busy eh Scrappy, better get a move on, it's just around the corner ya know. And yep XV, we get to do the clock thing tonight, though of course daylight saving begins here, so our clocks go forward an hour. While we're in England [ kinda] not sure if you're a Cricket tragic like myself, though at least when I mention the game I'm sure I won't be met with a blank stare like from most here ;D so wanted to ask, what was it like in old Blighty when your mob stole, whoops sorry, meant, regained, the Ashes recently, must have been some pretty wild celebrating the length and breadth of the country I guess.
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 29, 2005 2:29:36 GMT -6
While we're in England [ kinda] not sure if you're a Cricket tragic like myself, though at least when I mention the game I'm sure I won't be met with a blank stare like from most here ;D so wanted to ask, what was it like in old Blighty when your mob stole, whoops sorry, meant, regained, the Ashes recently, must have been some pretty wild celebrating the length and breadth of the country I guess. WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I believe was the phrase of the day! LOL ;D ;D I was on the board at Xenaville which has a nice combo of Brits, Aussies and Yanks and boy was there some tooing and frowing going on that day. But let's face it considering how abysmal British International sports is generally it was an excuse for everyone to party even if they weren't cricket fans. I used to live near Old Trafford in Manchester so was able to see some really great cricket. And I have a friend with a flat overlooking Lords so I've seen some summer matches in very civilised surroundings. ;D Actually I remember the first time I ever saw a cricket bat. I was six and it was in Toronto. My grandfather was English and quite the sportsman when he was younger, but not of course, when I knew him. Anyway, I was playing in the garage when I came a cross his old cricket bat. I took it inside and told him ever so seriously that someone had run over his baseball bat and squashed it!
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 29, 2005 6:27:26 GMT -6
Yep, apart from the 03' Rugby Union World Cup they haven't had a lot to cheer about, so I can imagine the whole island was rocking after winning back the old urn. A flat overlooking Lords, could think of worse places to live, but not many better, any chance I could wrangle myself an invitation for the next series in England. Love your story about the "squashed" baseball bat, often see Americans describing Cricket as looking like a bunch of guys trying to play Baseball but not quite knowing how, ah well, we'll just have to educate em I guess.
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 29, 2005 8:12:13 GMT -6
Ah, just let me put the kettle on. Anything in the pantry? I've come in rather light just now. Must do the shopping this evening. Sure, come on over for the next Test Kat. Can't guarantee Tony's flat, but we've got plenty of room and I do know someone who can get tickets quite easily. ;D And let's not be too hard on our American Cousins, they have been ever so much better about Footie in the past decade than ever before. Kettles boiled anyone for Tea?
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 29, 2005 10:13:59 GMT -6
MUSTHAVECOFFEE!!!!Ok...I'm better. Good morning all. Or whatever time it is where you are.
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 29, 2005 11:12:15 GMT -6
Oh dear Scrappy! That looks like one of your decorations might have been the world's biggest Pumpkin. ou should probably get that limp checked out. LOL Hope the coffee revived you. I'm just popping in for a quick half of Old Peculiar. Glad to see you got the bottled kind, I can get carried away with the draft keep losing count. ;D A that's mellowed me for the evening. My Lady Wife is taking me out to our favourite Indian restaurant. So I'll Poppadum in a little later tonight. Bye Bye Bombay.
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Post by Gabbin on Oct 29, 2005 21:57:26 GMT -6
Hello, hello. I shall have a little tea. I have had champagne tonight and need to come down now. I am getting sleepy. Maybe I shall go over and lay my head down on a table in the corner.
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 29, 2005 22:25:18 GMT -6
Hi Gabbin, sorry, hope I didn't wake you, nobody here to talk to?
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Post by Gabbin on Oct 29, 2005 22:30:57 GMT -6
Zzzzzzzzzzz, snort. Oh, hello Kat. Go Kats! The tea is working as I am ready for beddy bye.
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 29, 2005 22:40:07 GMT -6
Well have a good night then, thanks for getting the tea going, I shall just sit here and slurp down a cup or three, see if anybody else arrives.
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Post by Phalon on Oct 29, 2005 22:43:06 GMT -6
Hello, hello, Katina; I am here. No tea; coffee? I'll take a cup or ten. Hhmmm....maybe a bit late though for coffee; keeps me up too late. Nah...gain an hour tonight so I'll live dangerously.
How're you this evening?
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 29, 2005 22:53:17 GMT -6
Almost nodded off there. I'm fine thanks Lady P, let me get you a refill on that coffee. Daylight saving ends there tonight I take it, just started here, so I lost an hours sleep last night.
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Post by Phalon on Oct 29, 2005 23:04:56 GMT -6
Ah...you're springing forward, and we are falling back; I like the falling back better.
It's afternoon there, (think I'm getting the hang of this Australia time zone thing), and you're falling asleep? Tell me, Katina....you did it, didn't you? Broke down and ate some of Scrappy's cookies, and how many times do I have to warn you people?
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 29, 2005 23:11:02 GMT -6
Ah...you're springing forward, and we are falling back; I like the falling back better. It's afternoon there, (think I'm getting the hang of this Australia time zone thing), and you're falling asleep? Tell me, Katina....you did it, didn't you? Broke down and ate some of Scrappy's cookies, and how many times do I have to warn you people? Yep, afternoon here, 4.10pm on the knocker. No, was tempted, but remembered your warning of the dire consequences of nibbling on Scrappy's cookies, so resisted. Staggered off about 2am this morning, then realised daylight saving was starting so it was actually 3am, so I'm not exactly feeling my oats at the moment, lifting this cup of tea is about as energetic as I wanna get for a while.
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 30, 2005 8:07:45 GMT -6
No, was tempted, but remembered your warning of the dire consequences of nibbling on Scrappy's cookies, so resisted. O.K. I can't quite figure out what it is Scrappy's special ingredient might be?? Sometimes it sounds like it might be some Amsterdam Special and other times it sounds like it's a dose of night Nurse? I am confused
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 30, 2005 15:34:06 GMT -6
*swings in on rope tethered to ceiling. Lands on bar with a flourish feet spread hands on hips*
Hello all! Anyone care for a drink?
*dang these green tights are uncomfortable*
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 30, 2005 16:04:52 GMT -6
*swings in on rope tethered to ceiling. Lands on bar with a flourish feet spread hands on hips* Hello all! Anyone care for a drink? *dang these green tights are uncomfortable* Sounds like it might be an average night at your place then ;D As it's 10pm here i'd love a mint tea for a night cap Scrappy. Not too heavy on the honey, honey.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 30, 2005 16:09:05 GMT -6
Ah....mint tea....good choice. Goes nicely with the Peter Pan outfit dontcha think?
Care for something to nosh with the tea?
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 30, 2005 16:11:51 GMT -6
So, you're forever young then Scrappy? Why am I not surprised?
Nothing to nosh for me, just had a lovely raspberry pana cotta about 15 minutes ago.
Going to a Halloween bash?
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 30, 2005 16:13:35 GMT -6
Ooh, by the way has the great Bardling tossed that pumpkin yet do you know?
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 30, 2005 16:14:57 GMT -6
Forever young? *snort* Don't tell that to Phalon. She'll blow a gasket. Or at least turn me into something nasty.
Raspberry what? Can I have a peice?
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 30, 2005 16:17:47 GMT -6
LOL...funny you should ask about the pumpkin...bardling still has it....not sure she knows what to do with it.
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 30, 2005 16:22:24 GMT -6
Just dropped in the last of the Panne Cotte.
It's kind of an Italian cheesecake, but as it's made with Mascorpone Cheese it's like eating fruit with very sweet very thick yoghurt really. YUUUMmm.
Hope you like! ;D ;D
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 30, 2005 16:23:23 GMT -6
Nice.....I'll have a big slice please. Care for a cupcake...made them fresh last night.
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Post by xenavirgin on Oct 30, 2005 16:29:45 GMT -6
Gonna be super good and pass on the cupcakes, even though I love them!! And they can't make them for toffee over here. Actually I've just finished me tea and I'm gonna head up the stairs to the land of nod. Gotta be up at 6am tomorrow. Yuck! Enjoy the Panne Cotta. See you all tomorrow! XV
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Oct 30, 2005 16:31:35 GMT -6
Night XV Sleep well and sweet dreams!
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 30, 2005 18:07:31 GMT -6
*swings in on rope tethered to ceiling. Lands on bar with a flourish feet spread hands on hips* Hello all! Anyone care for a drink? *dang these green tights are uncomfortable* Howdy Scrappy, sorry, I mean Peter, very impressive, you've certainly got my attention, and everyone else's I'd imagine. And I gotta say, very nice legs, errrr, I mean tights. ;D Hi to you also XV, did you notice how our friend here avoided answering you about what's in "the cookies", that's something I've been pondering for some time also. And I'll have a slice of that Pana thingy if you two haven't demolished it already thanks.
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Post by Phalon on Oct 30, 2005 18:22:39 GMT -6
Tethered rope? What kind of Peter Pan are you? (rolls eyes) The real forever young need no ropes or tethers...and don't complain about their tights being uncomfortable. Pfft.
Sheesh. Don't get your tights all in a wad, Scrappy Pan. Just kidding.
(shhhh, Katina - I'm not, you know, but don't let her know).
Good Morning to you; I got that right, didn't I?
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Post by katina2nd on Oct 30, 2005 18:26:42 GMT -6
You did indeed Lady P, at least for the next 35 minutes. Mums the word, won't let on to Scrappy.
And how are you, fine and dandy I hope.
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