Ms.Huxtable

I have no picture either.

I really like that White Wedding and Crazy Train.

Velvet, you provided a great work soundtrack for me today. Nice play list!

Very fun.

bouche and I stayed at the Barcello Solymar in Veradero and enjoyed ourselves very much. The staff is attentive and call you by name. The excursions are fun. My top three would be: Catamaran (boating to a secluded white beach island for a beach cooked seafood lunch). Swimming with the dolphins. Day trip into Havana. Plus we rented Scooters and were able to explore parts of Veradero that aren't for tourists. It made the trip. No matter where you end up staying bring: - Hot sauce - School supplies and other giveaways. People really appreciate this sort of thing when you venture off the resort and get a real taste of Cuba. Have fun!

I like how the Whopper Virgin says that seal meat tastes better. Ummm... I bet it does!

And quit looking at my tits Gateaux!

Here's a duet as per Myrna's request.

SNL did a parody of the Whopper Virgins. Funny how it looks like they have so much integrity by sharing American culture with people in remote parts of the world with no access to advertising. They likely don't even have a word for exploitation.

I'd do him NO PROBLEM! Can't say that about any other senior I suspect.

Taste of Winterlude highlights local food in Ottawa region Top-notch culinary events and special menus from Savour Ottawa member restaurants OTTAWA, January 23, 2009—This year’s popular Winterlude festival will pay special attention to food from the Ottawa region. Taste of Winterlude will feature a new Walkabout Winter Feast highlighting restaurants in the ByWard Market neighbourhood who are also members of Savour Ottawa, an initiative to promote local food from the Ottawa region. Ten Savour Ottawa restaurants are also participating in Taste of Winterlude from January 29 to February 22, 2009 by offering special table d’hôte menus highlighting local products. And the Urban Element is presenting a hands-on 100-mile cooking class using local foods available in the coldest months of the year. “We’re ecstatic to work with Taste of Winterlude to highlight products from our great local farmers to both locals and visitors to our region,†says Heather Hossie, Savour Ottawa coordinator. “Our member restaurants are proud to serve local meats, vegetables, cheeses, maple syrup, honey, cranberries, and more.†Here’s just some of what’s on offer: WALKABOUT WINTER FEAST WITH SAVOUR OTTAWA AND TASTE OF WINTERLUDE Wednesday, February 11, 2009; 5:30 p.m. Savour Ottawa and Taste of Winterlude present an evening of local, seasonal cuisine with a five-course, wine- or beer-paired meal at some of the ByWard Market’s finest restaurants—Courtyard Restaurant, Restaurant e18hteen, Domus Café, Sweetgrass Aboriginal Bistro and Murray Street—who are also members of Savour Ottawa and share a commitment to sourcing local food. The evening begins with a reception, and continues as the group strolls from restaurant to restaurant. $120 per person Mid-Winter Comfort Classics With a 100-Mile Menu Wednesday, February 18, 2009; 6:00 p.m. The Urban Element, 424 Parkdale Avenue A hands-on cooking class to inspire guests to look beyond the blanket of snow and consider the local foods that can be used even through the coldest months. Chef Susan Jessup’s dedication to local products shines through with a delicious 100-mile menu created specially for this evening. During this casual kitchen party, guests will prepare celeriac remoulade, pork tenderloin with fresh warm applesauce and carrot-beet strata—and for dessert, apple cranberry upside-down cakes with maple whiskey cream. $95 per person table d’hôte menus January 29 – February 22, 2009 (some exceptions may apply) Chefs in over 55 restaurants in Ottawa-Gatineau have created special prix-fixe menus to be available during Taste of Winterlude. The three-course table d’hôte menus are available for $25, $35, $45 or $65 per person. A full list of restaurants can be found at www.winterlude.gc.ca/taste Participating Savour Ottawa member restaurants include: Atelier Restaurant; www.atelierrestaurant.ca Le Café at the National Arts Centre; www.nac-cna.ca/cafe Les Fougères; www.fougeres.ca Beckta Dining and Wine; www.beckta.com Courtyard Restaurant; www.courtyardrestaurant.com Murray Street; www.murraystreet.ca Restaurant e18hteen; www.restaurant18.com Perspectives (Brookstreet); www.brookstreet.ca/perspectives 101 Café (Crowne Plaza Hotel); www.cpottawa.com/fr/dining_cafe.asp Capital Dining Room (Delta Hotel); www.deltahotels.com/hotels/hotelinfo.html?categoryId=2&hotelId=14 Taste of Winterlude runs from January 29 to February 22, 2009 and features exclusive prix-fixe menus, fine dining experiences, wine pairings and other culinary delights at the best food service establishments in Ottawa-Gatineau. Organized by the National Capital Commission, Winterlude is one of the world’s great winter festivals. Its 31st edition takes place on weekends between February 6 and 22, 2009. www.winterlude.gc.ca Savour Ottawa works to develop and promote Ottawa and area as a premier, year-round culinary destination, with robust offerings of local foods and experiences for both locals and visitors to the area. www.savourottawa.ca

Hotel booked, Friday vacation day booked. IN! Listening to CR Avery on YouTube right now. This is going to be great.

It's an airport and clubhouse for sky divers.

A dropzone I used to work at had one of those machines. It got ALOT of use.

I always over think lyrics and make them harder to write then they need to be. Then I turn on the radio and there's songs like: Boom boom boom, bang bang bang, boom boom boom. or Da-da-da a-doo da-da Da-da-da a-doo da-da-da Da-da-da a-doo da-da Da-da-da a-doo da-da-da or some phrase repeated over and over again. Cheap Advise on Music

The only liquor I can drink straight up (aside from liqueurs) is Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum, Southern Comfort, Dessorono (sp?) and white tequila.

This one's for fellow soup lover, AD. I made Gordon Ramsey's Roast Chestnut, Parsnip and Apple Soup tonight and it's not only easy and fast but also VERY tasty. (Although there was a challenge finding chestnuts today). butter 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped 250g roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped 600 ml chicken or veggie stock cream to serve parsley (I added this, it's not in his recipe) Salt and pepper to taste Melt some butter in a saute or sauce pan. Add parsnips and celery and cook on med-high 5-7 minutes until they start to colour. Add apples and continue cooking about 5 minutes until apples are soft. Add chestnuts and stock and cook another 5-10 minutes. Puree with a hand blender until smooth. Adjust consistency to the thickness you want with hot water or more stock and season to taste. Serve with a swirl of cream and some freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy.

Myrna, sounds like you should get a timer. That's a lot of energy consumption. There's no reason at all to have it going for over three hours.

I am a girl and don't like sci-fi but LOVE this series.

Stride Gum's Website Under the "Matt's Place" link is a cool vid and under the "Recreations" link is a neat game of ping pong and dodge ball.

So.... are they back together yet?

Uuuurgh.

Are they back together yet?