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NO! No! Jenny not AOL. See the im I sent you.

Jenny, Hello to you, we have been with AOL for about four years and very little trouble.

OH and by the way,, if I recommend you to AOL they send me £ 30!!!!

Martha Stewart will not be dining with us this
Thanksgiving. I'm telling you in advance, so don't act
surprised. Since Ms. Stewart won't be coming, I've
made a few small changes:

1. Our sidewalk will not be lined with homemade, paper
bag luminaries. After a trial run, it was decided that
no matter how cleverly done, rows of flaming lunch
sacks do not have the desired welcoming effect.

2. Once inside, our guests will note that the entry
hall is not decorated with the swags of Indian corn
and fall foliage I had planned to make. Instead, I've
gotten the kids involved in the decorating by having
them track in colorful autumn leaves from the front
yard. The mud was their idea.

3. The dining table will not be covered with expensive
linens, fancy china, or crystal goblets. If possible,
we will use dishes that match and everyone will get a
fork. Since this IS Thanksgiving, we will refrain from
using the plastic Peter Rabbit plate and the Santa
napkins from last Christmas.

4. Our centerpiece will not be the tower of fresh
fruit and flowers that I promised. Instead we will be
displaying a hedgehog-like decoration hand-crafted
from the finest construction paper. The artist assures
me it is a turkey.

5. We will be dining fashionably late. The children
will entertain you while you wait. I'm sure they will
be happy to share every choice comment I have made
regarding Thanksgiving, pilgrims and the turkey
hotline. Please remember that most of these comments
were made at 5:00 a.m. upon discovering that the
turkey was still hard enough to cut diamonds. As
accompaniment to the children's recital, I will play a
recording of tribal drumming. If the children should
mention that I don't own a recording of tribal
drumming, or that tribal drumming sounds suspiciously
like a frozen turkey in a clothes dryer, ignore them.
They are lying.

6. We toyed with the idea of ringing a dainty silver
bell to announce the start of our feast. In the end,
we chose to keep our traditional method. We've also
decided against a formal seating arrangement. When the
smoke alarm sounds, please gather around the table and
sit where you like. In the spirit of harmony, we will
ask the children to sit at a separate table ... in a
separate room ... next door.

7. Now, I know you have all seen pictures of one
person carving a turkey in front of a crowd of
appreciative onlookers. This will not be happening at
our dinner. For safety reasons, the turkey will be
carved in a private ceremony. I stress "private"
meaning: Do not, under any circumstances, enter the
kitchen to laugh at me. Do not send small,
unsuspecting children to check on my progress. I have
an electric knife. The turkey is unarmed. It stands to
reason that I will eventually win. When I do, we will
eat.

8. I would like to take this opportunity to remind my
young diners that "passing the rolls" is not a
football play. Nor is it a request to bean your sister
in the head with warm tasty bread.

9. Oh, and one reminder for the adults: For the
duration of the meal, and especially while in the
presence of you diners, we will refer to the giblet
gravy by its lesser-known name: Cheese Sauce. If a
young diner questions you regarding the origins or
type of Cheese Sauce, plead ignorance. Cheese Sauce
stains.

10. Before I forget, there is one last change. Instead
of offering a choice among 12 different scrumptious
desserts, we will be serving the traditional pumpkin
pie, garnished with whipped cream and small
fingerprints. You will still have a choice; take it or
leave it.



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Hey, Chris, who sent you our family's plan for tomorrow??

That's almost as good as the email Marilyn sent me about the Southern Santa Claus!!

Glad you got that Karma. I knew you would like it.

Chris thanks for not inviting Marth Stewart. I can't handle all the decorations.

edit. I forgot to tell you I'll be there in a jiffy as soon as I wax my broom.

I went on a website once to see who Martha Stewart is/was?
Mrs Perfection is she?
I guess she just does not make all you ladies jealous yes?

Not particularly, Chris.  I would rather not be trying to avoid a jail term for insider trading.  

Martha Stewart, I am NOT, and one look at my house would prove that!!

LOLOLOLOL
http://www.groovegarden.com/jessa/me/love/martha.html

Just in case some of you didn't click on the link in the devotional today...


This Worm Gives God the Glory

Job 36:3

"I will fetch my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker."

Scientists have finally completed the first genetic map of an animal, and the results have the signature of our Creator all over them. This animal is the nematode, a very small worm. Even though it has only about a 1,000 cells, it is very much like more complex animals. It has a nervous system, a brain, and it reproduces sexually. Scientists picked the species because, being transparent, it would be easier to work with.

Scientists had thought that the six-chromosome worm would have about 6,000 genes. But after they examined the 97 million bases in its DNA, they discovered that it has about 20,000 genes. They believe that about 3,000 of those genes are essential for all animal and human cells. This means that as scientists learn about these genes, they will also be gaining knowledge about those same genes in our bodies. The most important genes are clustered in the center of each chromosome, while the less essential genes are positioned at the end of each chromosome. They noted that the most important of the genes have more protection in the center of the chromosome.

Not only is the genetic code of this nematode much more complex than originally thought, but also, it is elegantly designed. The genetic code itself is a sophisticated information system which could never have come about by chance. But now we learn that our all-wise Creator has also given special protection to the most essential of our genes by placing them in the middle of the chromosomes. The more we learn about how we are made, the more of the glory of our Creator we see in His excellent work.

Prayer: Father, I thank You that we are so wondrously made. Help me never fear that new knowledge will take Your glory away. Amen.

Ref: J. Travis, Worm Offers the First Animal Genome, Science News, December 12, 1998, v. 154, p. 372

SONJA  no thanks for my poem i also love
the poem that is also the reason that i have put him on CP  NEM this morning.

We in Holland have 2 Christmass days
25 and 26 Decembre and in the evening of dec. 24 in the evening at 10.00 PM then we have church that we call the Christmass night service. But we in Holland are not
give presents on Christmass it is coming in Holland but not a lot people are doing that.

LARRY  yesterday in the evening when there was internet but then it was very slow i think when we have evening you have afternoon then we have had the same problems.

BYE LOVE  RIA

WELCOME JUST KATE TO CP

RIA

Quote from: karmat on November 26, 2003, 01:21:05 PM

Martha Stewart, I am NOT, and one look at my house would prove that!!

Hey, hey, you stop insulting my housekeeping!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Quote from: nards656 on November 26, 2003, 02:26:43 PM

Quote from: karmat on November 26, 2003, 01:21:05 PM

Martha Stewart, I am NOT, and one look at my house would prove that!!

Hey, hey, you stop insulting my housekeeping!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guess I just got busted, huh?

Welcome Just Kate!!

A HAPPY THANKS GIVING
to everyone

It is fun to read of the events for everyone here.

I am still in the Chengdu today but I will go to the Lhasa tomorrow on the holiday. (it is not a holiday here at all)
I will have a celebration on this Saturday to honor all who have been a help to me in my life. It is how we have a Thanks Giving each year with my family. This year I will honor each of YOU my friends. You are all a help to me and I thank you.

I will stay in the Lhasa with my friend Ms Olivia for some months. Her husband he did die on the 29 and all of my family will honor him each year. It is a day of prayer for me and a day to remember the ones I love and the ones I hope to see again in the Heaven. Many friends will be with us to share the day and I am excite to see them all together again.

For this Holiday I wish for you all the love of family and friends all around you. I pray you are all safe where you travel and I hope you will make a small plate of food for a homless family and take a time to share the love with others who have nothing at all.

I love you all,
and I love you God.

mi eka chi choy

I hope you are taking it easy Pat.



And not working your fingers off as usual!



I hope Karmat and Nards Stewart, are dancing as they dust lol.


Love to Mieka, and God go with you girl.

Jenny............

Oh boy did you ever take me on a nostalgic trip............

"Coming in on a wing and a prayer"   Oh how the free world has forgotten the importance and depth of those heart wretching words.

I got the results back from the CT scan.

It shows that I might have aneurusym the lower right side of my brain.  I think the doctor said it was in the cerebellar artery.  He is going to try to set up an apointment in Rapid City, South Dakato for a MRI angiogram(sp)  

I am a bit scared, not sure how to take all this, but I will keep my spirits up untill I find out for sure.  

I could use some prayers. Thanks!!!!
Sonja

QuoteTopic Summary  
Posted by: Sonifo  Posted on: Today at 01:48:25pm  
I got the results back from the CT scan.

It shows that I might have an anurisum in the lower right side of my brain.  I think the doctor said it was in the cereellar artery.  He is going to try to set up an apointment in Rapid City, South Dakato for a MRI anjugram(sp)  

I am a bit scared, not sure how to take all this, but I will keep my spirits up untill I find out for sure.  

I could use some prayers. Thanks!!!!
Sonja  

Sonja you will have lotsd of prayer from me  just be sure you let us know all the dates and proceedures. OK?

Mieka Happy Thanksgiving your way to you.

Well The 94 yr.old lady has called in to the office today to tell them that she has to let me go because of my car windows. They want me to try to talk her out of it. However, the good news is they have given me a referral to another job  I will meed with the family after church on Sunday.

Dear Sonja, try not to be scared, you belong to Jesus, He gave Himself for your salvation, yes I know how frightening sudden news can be, but, the LORD has shown the doctors the problem in plenty of time, so be as calm as you can, all will be well, He is in control of your life,
Everyone on here will pray for you and with you, and you will feel the peace that only Jesus can give.
Father God, thank You for pointing out the problem,now Father give Your daughter Your peace, knowing that she is in the hands of One Who loves her  most greatly.
May all go  quickly and surely, and Sonja be restored fit and well in the very near future, we praise You Father in Jesus Name,
amen.
All here love you  sweetheart, and we shall all hold you up.

Thanks Marilyn! (((hug)))

Thanks Chris! I needed that!  ((hug))  

Ahhhhhh  you will be fine lass,
you will be stronger after today.

Sonja...........

Now is the time to read and truly believe Romans 8:28.  "All things work together for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose."

Dear Lord, our prayers are oft selfish, because we call upon you frequently when we believe we need you most.  Forgive us for our selfish ways, and help us to look to You as you work for Your own purposes.  We do look to you dear Lord, and we know that you are always with us and are completely in charge. "All things [do] work together for YOUR good, and for YOUR glory.  As your saints, members of YOUR Church, we seek your glory in YOUR perfect will with Sonja.

Amen Lee.

There is a "Pray for Sonja" thread in prayers if you would like to transfer your prayers over there. Just copy and paste them and delete the one here.

Thank you Marilyn and Lee that we can join in prayer.
Yes Lee, a wing and a prayer indeed.



Our prayers shall wing to God.

10.45 goodnight all.

No turkey here tomorrow, just Gene's favorite meat loaf.  Together with baked white potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, and peas.  I'll make a loaf of fresh bread and we'll finish off with lemon meringue pie (Gene's all time favorite) and authentic Pennsylvania Dutch shoo fly pie.  

Sure is a lot different from the days when there was a 22-25 pound turkey roasting (since before dawn) and we had three vegetables and at least three pies - pumpkin (with whipped cream), shoo fly and sour cream - and maybe apple with ice cream or cheese.  There were bowls of nuts and dishes of stuffed dates and dried figs in the living room, as well as after-dinner mints.  There were five of us then - three teenage apetites - and always at least one of my husband's brothers or sisters with their brood.  By the time the dishes were done I was always ready to collapse and couldn't wait for the company to go home.  

Oh, yes - I almost forgot.  Cole slaw, applesauce and homemade cranberry sauce, too.