It’s past midnight here…
Eid mubarak!
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Those people in the lame time zones over in America can come back when it’s Wednesday for them… 
Eid mubarak!
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Those people in the lame time zones over in America can come back when it’s Wednesday for them…
December 19th, 2007 at 2:39 am
Thank You!
hopefully this coming year will be good for everyone
tsk tsk. such a sad state of mind i’m in, reverted back to listening to Nickelback..
some of their songs are great tho. or is it just the headache/end-of-year depression talking?
a bit of both, really.
again, thank you
December 19th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Thanks Mel
and I hope you have a great time and joyous holiday ( when it comes ) too 
…………. and lots of presents ;).
salaam
December 19th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Thanks alot, hon! I miss you!
December 19th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
@ 13: Well, the next year sure will hold some new developments - whether for better or worse, I’ll have to see.
Hey, I have the Silver Side Up, and it’s a real good album. I don’t exclusively listen to noise…
@ PH: Presents, hhhhhhhhhhhm……
@ Caesar: Miss you too.
Thanks for the pics.
Lol. How did the cat survive being petted by you…?
*hugs back*
December 20th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Happy Eid everyone!
This should apply to everyone nicely, just substitute the holiday you celebrate and the approprate drink…
Holiday Eating Tips
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it’s rare. In fact, it’s even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can’t find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It’s not as if you’re going to turn into an eggnog-a-holic or something. It’s a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It’s later than you think. It’s Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That’s the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they’re made with skim milk or whole milk. If it’s skim, pass. Why bother? It’s like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people’s food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year’s. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you’ll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don’t budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They’re like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you’re never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don’t like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it’s loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have SOME standards.
10. One final tip: If you don’t feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven’t been paying attention. Reread tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
Remember this motto to live by:
“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, totally worn out and screaming,
“WOO HOO what a ride!”
December 20th, 2007 at 12:26 am
Hm. This reads like it might have been written by Nanny Ogg…
I’ll add a point very dear to her that’s been left out.
11. Always carry a string bag in your knicker leg for “leftovers”.
December 21st, 2007 at 6:26 am
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it’s rare. In fact, it’s even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can’t find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It’s not as if you’re going to turn into an eggnog-a-holic or something. It’s a treat. Enjoy it.
Isn’t it traditional to spike the eggnog with a pint or two of “holiday spirit”?
December 21st, 2007 at 9:42 pm
Mel: SilverSideUp: niiiice
methinks The Long Road is even better i like their songs “Animals” (naughty) and “Photograph” (the corny nostalgia/feel-good prerequisite song, but good :D)
Lynnette: “Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, totally worn out and screaming,
“WOO HOO what a ride!”
YOU ARE THE AWESOME
thank you all, happy eid and happy holidays! (still early?)
December 21st, 2007 at 9:57 pm
@ David: Alcoholic.
@ 13: I should have known last year you like ‘em…
And, yes, it’s still too early. The 25th would be the safest choice for all-round holiday wishes; for Germany the 24th would be the first day.
December 21st, 2007 at 10:20 pm
Mel,
11. Always carry a string bag in your knicker leg for “leftovers”.
It pays to be prepared.
David,
Isn’t it traditional to spike the eggnog with a pint or two of “holiday spirit”?
So I’ve heard.
13,
Awwww, you’re making me blush.
(still early?)
Nope. I’m all ready now.
Thank you. 
Mel,
And, yes, it’s still too early.
For those who wait to shop until the last minute.
December 21st, 2007 at 10:48 pm
What, what, my shopping is all done.
December 22nd, 2007 at 7:33 pm