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Title: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 10, 2022, 02:09:08 PM
Get with it @KSM

We'll kick this off with a couple of renditions of the great Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride
First the Glenn Miller Orchestra


Then the great Ronnie Bennett (before Phil Spector beat her) and the Ronettes
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: HamsterMuscle on December 10, 2022, 03:15:21 PM
Most of the Dickies' song catalog clocks in at 1963 Beatles length, yet still feels about twice as long as it needs to be.  This one is no exception.


Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 10, 2022, 03:41:06 PM
Thanks for starting this thread. @JUAN   I thought about it but I was a slacker, just like KSM.  ;)  :D
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 10, 2022, 04:11:59 PM
You beat me to it @JUAN by three hours! I almost started it last night, but procrastination overcame action. My bad.  Glad you started it!

One of my all-time favorites is a nice little Burl Ives song which seems quite appropriate at this time.
Makes me think of home. And her. I also play it as the very last song on the day I take all the Christmas decorations down as well as the tree.   Won't be the same this year..

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 11, 2022, 08:19:53 AM
It's time for The Yobs!



Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 08:34:46 AM
It's time for The Yobs!

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 08:36:49 AM
This is a Christmas mainstay:

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ItsOver on December 11, 2022, 08:46:49 AM
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Ha! :)

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Title: Christmas Dinner!
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 09:05:22 AM
Beef Tri-Tip with chanterelle mushrooms and Bordelaise sauce.  Served with herbed mashed potatoes, roasted yellow cauliflower (if I can still get it), and pan fried green beans with garlic.

Dessert will be a brûléed vanilla brioche bread pudding.

I probably will make a German style Riesling Soup.

What do you folks have planned?
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner!
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 11, 2022, 09:27:37 AM
Beef Tri-Tip with chanterelle mushrooms and Bordelaise sauce.  Served with herbed mashed potatoes, roasted yellow cauliflower (if I can still get it), and pan fried green beans with garlic.

Dessert will be a brûléed vanilla brioche bread pudding.

I probably will make a German style Riesling Soup.

What do you folks have planned?

Fish (https://v.redd.it/v68wwowe6os81/DASH_720.mp4)
Title: Re: Christmas Dinner!
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 09:41:01 AM
Fish (https://v.redd.it/v68wwowe6os81/DASH_720.mp4)

Good luck reeling that in.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 11, 2022, 09:43:47 AM
This is a Christmas mainstay:

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I bet she ate one single pea for Christmas dinner.... and still felt the need to put a finger down her throat to get rid of all those calories.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 11, 2022, 09:44:54 AM
This is a Christmas mainstay:

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ALSO - Look at that elf telling Santa to EAT DEEZ NUTS! OH!
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 09:54:39 AM
ALSO - Look at that elf telling Santa to EAT DEEZ NUTS! OH!

LOL!  Ohhhh Bart.  You are something else.   ;)
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 11, 2022, 11:27:08 AM
I liked most of A&M's album covers. Their art department did well for the most part. There were some real delightful treats on A&M
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 11, 2022, 12:02:33 PM
LOL!  Ohhhh Bart.  You are something else.   ;)

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 12:12:49 PM
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Ah, what the hell.  I'm in the Christmas spirit.  :D
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 11, 2022, 01:03:46 PM
Hey @JUAN !  Thanks for putting up the Ellgab version of our Christmas Tree. I knew we couldn't rely on @Bart Ell or @KSM to do it this year. I've got a few goodies to drop off as Christmas gets nearer

This will be the first and the lamest. But @ShayP will understand. He may think it's stupid but he'll understand
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 11, 2022, 01:39:00 PM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 01:48:38 PM
Hey @JUAN !  Thanks for putting up the Ellgab version of our Christmas Tree. I knew we couldn't rely on @Bart Ell or @KSM to do it this year. I've got a few goodies to drop off as Christmas gets nearer

This will be the first and the lamest. But @ShayP will understand. He may think it's stupid but he'll understand
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I understand. @TigerLily   ;)  :-*
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 01:52:35 PM
Wunnerful!

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 11, 2022, 01:59:53 PM
If anyone wants a good cry, watch Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey.  1977 stop motion animated movie.  A young ShayP cried when Nestor's mom died.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 11, 2022, 02:01:10 PM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 11, 2022, 02:15:56 PM
Off to the IGA to get some Christmas cheer.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 11, 2022, 02:55:23 PM
Around here, we don’t know anything about that white mess.  We know about timbales and altered chords.

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 12, 2022, 09:29:11 AM


Bah Humbug; now that's too strong!
'Cause it is my favorite holiday.
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy
To add to my already mad rush
Just 'cause it's 'tis the season.
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from last year.
Ski shop encounter most interesting.
Had his number but never the time,
Most of '81 passed along those lines.
So deck those halls. Trim those trees.
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer.
I just need to catch my breath;
Christmas by myself this year

Calendar picture. Frozen landscape,
Chill this room for twenty-four days.
Evergreens. Sparkling snow.
Get this winter over with!
Flash back to spring time saw him again
Would have been good to go for lunch.
Couldn't agree when we were both free.
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch.
Didn't of course 'till summer time,
Out to the beach to his boat.
Could I join him?
No. This time it was me;
Sunburn in the third degree.
Now the calendar's just one page
Of course I am excited.
Tonight's the night I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
But I think I'll miss this one this year.

Hardly dashing through the snow
'Cause I bundled up too tight.
Last minute have-to-dos:
A few cards, a few calls
Because it's RSVP.
No, thanks. No party lights.
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax,
Turn down all of my invites.
Last fall I had a night to myself
Same guy called; Halloween party.
Waited all night for him to show.
This time his car wouldn't go.
Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late.
Trudge on home to celebrate.
In a quiet way unwind.
Doing Christmas right this time.

And he has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey.
Already in the oven, nice and hot.
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot.
So on with the boots
Back out in the snow
To the only all night grocery.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year.
'Spending this one alone,' he said.
'Give me a break, this year's been crazy.'
I said 'Me too, but why are you..
You mean you forgot cranberries too?'
Then suddenly we laughed and laughed.
Caught on to what was happening.
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending.

Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas
Couldn't miss this one this year.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 14, 2022, 01:16:39 PM
Am I the only one that can't stand that George Michael Christmas song?  Also, Mariah Carey?  I noticed she has a special coming up.  Ugh.

Oh, and Dr. Seuss' The Grinch can suck it as well.

I'm actually in the Christmas spirit this year.  Occasionally my bitterness needs to be let out.

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 15, 2022, 11:41:30 AM
So, what are your Christmas day plans?

Anybody..

I am going to make a delicious roast chicken stuffed with lemon, thyme, rosemary, and seasonable seasonings rubbed inside and out. This will make for delicious bastings. I realized late last night that in my haste when packing to move that I failed to pack certain things like a BAKING DISH/Roasting pan! A cookie sheet will have to suffice, and it will.
 
Accompanying the chicken will be roasted fingerling potatoes and Brussel sprouts. I'll have stuffing on the side, and of course gravy. Dessert will be a chocolate-chip-cookie-cake.

Booze? Is that what you're asking me? BOOZE? Well, yes, copious amounts of various winter ales and lagers, not to mention GUINNESS. Throw in some Irish Whiskey (good stuff) and some GIN (good stuff) and I'll quickly develop a WC Fields nose.

I do not yet have a anyone to fuck put up some shelves for, so therefore I shall enjoy all the above alone. And that's OK. More for me and V. Speaking of V (Vera) she'll make off like a bandit with chicken scraps 'n such mixed in with her regular giant breed kibbles.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: damon on December 15, 2022, 11:57:39 AM
So, what are your Christmas day plans?

Anybody..

I am going to make a delicious roast chicken stuffed with lemon, thyme, rosemary, and seasonable seasonings rubbed inside and out. This will make for delicious bastings. I realized late last night that in my haste when packing to move that I failed to pack certain things like a BAKING DISH/Roasting pan! A cookie sheet will have to suffice, and it will.
 
Accompanying the chicken will be roasted fingerling potatoes and Brussel sprouts. I'll have stuffing on the side, and of course gravy. Dessert will be a chocolate-chip-cookie-cake.

Booze? Is that what you're asking me? BOOZE? Well, yes, copious amounts of various winter ales and lagers, not to mention GUINNESS. Throw in some Irish Whiskey (good stuff) and some GIN (good stuff) and I'll quickly develop a WC Fields nose.

I do not yet have a anyone to fuck put up some shelves for, so therefore I shall enjoy all the above alone. And that's OK. More for me and V. Speaking of V (Vera) she'll make off like a bandit with chicken scraps 'n such mixed in with her regular giant breed kibbles.

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Merry Christmas @KSM and I hope that 2023 will be a more awesome year for you and your family.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 15, 2022, 01:01:02 PM
Yum, yum, as they told Grandpa Jones.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: ShayP on December 15, 2022, 01:34:37 PM
So, what are your Christmas day plans?

Anybody..

I am going to make a delicious roast chicken stuffed with lemon, thyme, rosemary, and seasonable seasonings rubbed inside and out. This will make for delicious bastings. I realized late last night that in my haste when packing to move that I failed to pack certain things like a BAKING DISH/Roasting pan! A cookie sheet will have to suffice, and it will.
 
Accompanying the chicken will be roasted fingerling potatoes and Brussel sprouts. I'll have stuffing on the side, and of course gravy. Dessert will be a chocolate-chip-cookie-cake.

Booze? Is that what you're asking me? BOOZE? Well, yes, copious amounts of various winter ales and lagers, not to mention GUINNESS. Throw in some Irish Whiskey (good stuff) and some GIN (good stuff) and I'll quickly develop a WC Fields nose.

I do not yet have a anyone to fuck put up some shelves for, so therefore I shall enjoy all the above alone. And that's OK. More for me and V. Speaking of V (Vera) she'll make off like a bandit with chicken scraps 'n such mixed in with her regular giant breed kibbles.

@KSM  I like the cut of your jib.  Very nice meal.  Vera will enjoy hers for sure.  How does your stomach handle that mix of booze? 

For me, it was just going to be a stay at home holiday with me, my aunt, and mom.  My aunt bailed though.  Nonetheless, just a quiet stay at home holiday.  So, just me and mom.  It'll just be a day listening to Christmas tunes and watching some old movies.  Of course, opening a few gifts.  Plus I'll call and/or text some friends and family.

I'll make breakfast and dinner.  Breakfast will be the usual eggs, buckwheat pancakes, and peppered bacon.

Dinner will be a roasted Beef Tri-Tip with chanterelle mushrooms and Bordelaise sauce (If I can find bone marrow that isn't cost prohibitive! Otherwise, Red Wine glazed).  Served with Gouda mashed potatoes and fresh herbs, roasted yellow or purple cauliflower (if I can still get either), and pan fried green beans with garlic.  I may do charred asparagus instead.  I'm on the fence.

Dessert will be a brûléed vanilla brioche bread pudding.

I probably will make a German style Riesling Soup as well.

Oh. Please tell me you're not going to eat the entire chocolate chip cookie cake in one day.  I know. I know. You work it off.  *sigh*

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 15, 2022, 03:11:14 PM
@KSM  I like the cut of your jib.  Very nice meal.  Vera will enjoy hers for sure.  How does your stomach handle that mix of booze? 

For me, it was just going to be a stay at home holiday with me, my aunt, and mom.  My aunt bailed though.  Nonetheless, just a quiet stay at home holiday.  So, just me and mom.  It'll just be a day listening to Christmas tunes and watching some old movies.  Of course, opening a few gifts.  Plus I'll call and/or text some friends and family.

I'll make breakfast and dinner.  Breakfast will be the usual eggs, buckwheat pancakes, and peppered bacon.

Dinner will be a roasted Beef Tri-Tip with chanterelle mushrooms and Bordelaise sauce (If I can find bone marrow that isn't cost prohibitive! Otherwise, Red Wine glazed).  Served with Gouda mashed potatoes and fresh herbs, roasted yellow or purple cauliflower (if I can still get either), and pan fried green beans with garlic.  I may do charred asparagus instead.  I'm on the fence.

Dessert will be a brûléed vanilla brioche bread pudding.

I probably will make a German style Riesling Soup as well.

Oh. Please tell me you're not going to eat the entire chocolate chip cookie cake in one day.  I know. I know. You work it off.  *sigh*

Well, THAT sounds incredibly awesome! Yummy!!

I will try not to eat the entire cake in one sitting. I will,        try


Yum, yum, as they told Grandpa Jones.
Not your best work.


Merry Christmas @KSM and I hope that 2023 will be a more awesome year for you and your family.
Merry Christmas to you too, Damon.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on December 18, 2022, 06:55:53 AM
Season's Greetings ! !  :D
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 21, 2022, 02:23:15 PM
The outlawed version  Coz he wants to get her clothes off... GRRAAAAWWWW

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: HamsterMuscle on December 21, 2022, 03:46:29 PM
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 21, 2022, 05:59:35 PM
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A great one. I just heard that 25 minutes ago.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: HamsterMuscle on December 21, 2022, 06:31:13 PM
@PB

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 21, 2022, 09:07:55 PM
Christmas plans?

I've got two transmission fluid jobs I've got to do. Not on Christmas Day though,
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 21, 2022, 11:46:09 PM
The Nutcracker Suite is a standby for me at Christmas time. I will only bore you with the Waltz of the Flowers



Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 21, 2022, 11:47:19 PM
Christmas plans?

I've got two transmission fluid jobs I've got to do. Not on Christmas Day though,
Eat. Drink. Be cozy and jolly. Be as merry as possible. Might be chummy with a neighbor or two.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 22, 2022, 12:01:32 AM
...And how about something to go with the Rat Pack theme you got going above

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Rainman on December 22, 2022, 12:13:57 AM
...And how about something to go with the Rat Pack theme you got going above



Beautiful song, but credit where credit is due.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Basinet

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 22, 2022, 09:22:14 AM
Thanks @Rainman for setting the record straight. I have heard La Marilyn's real voice crooning Happy Birthday to the President and to Diamonds and didn't think this sounded much like her. But there it was. And everyone likes looking at Marilyn. Even straight girls. So I posted it. The version I'm most familiar with is Eartha Kitt's.  grrowwlll


Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 23, 2022, 05:45:38 AM
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 23, 2022, 09:01:44 AM
Maybe not genius, just really creative...
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: bateman on December 23, 2022, 09:02:38 AM
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I can't decide if I'm more excited for the Airing of Grievances or Feats of Strength.  ;D
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 23, 2022, 09:04:30 AM
Bart!  The Festivus!  For the Rest of Us!!!
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: GravitySucks on December 23, 2022, 09:34:07 PM
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: damon on December 23, 2022, 09:46:10 PM
Merry Christmas @GravitySucks , @KSM @sean92008 @Sergeant Major @Happier Times are Coming @Jedimiller
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 24, 2022, 06:44:29 AM
Then there’s this
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 24, 2022, 07:12:39 AM
Then there’s this

Good one!

I usually hate rock n roll renditions but this one gets a pass every year.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 24, 2022, 07:17:41 AM
Then there’s this

Well if that doesn't get you in the Christmas spirit, nothing can.......
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 24, 2022, 03:56:55 PM
Peace on Earth, good will to men - not women.

Deck the neighbors!

Fleshnuts roasting on an open fire. YOOUUUUZZZZAAA!!! GAAAWWDZOOKS!!!

In the meadow we can build a snowman. Kick his ass and run 'em outta town. If you don't like it, baby I say BLOW MAN! Coz you're the biggest cocksucker around.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on December 24, 2022, 05:24:50 PM
Old School Sleigh Ride (1959)

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 25, 2022, 08:37:29 AM
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Just remember: The Pagans had it first
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 25, 2022, 09:39:43 AM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 26, 2022, 10:08:00 AM

Just remember: The Pagans had it first
pffff   ::)   What kind of passive aggressive shot are you taking here?   Stop with the dragons and elves and the fucking druid bullshit. Do you have crystals and tarot too? Ugh

Stop it! @TigerLily
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 27, 2022, 01:44:14 AM
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: HamsterMuscle on December 27, 2022, 02:04:57 AM
I did not receive a Christmas card from PB this year.

He seems upset.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: TigerLily on December 27, 2022, 07:40:20 AM
pffff   ::)   What kind of passive aggressive shot are you taking here?   Stop with the dragons and elves and the fucking druid bullshit. Do you have crystals and tarot too? Ugh

Stop it! @TigerLily


Now that's showing the true Christian spirit at this Holy time
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 27, 2022, 09:42:52 AM

Now that's showing the true Christian spirit at this Holy time
Honey, of course pagans had the TREE before it became part of the Christmas celebration as we know it. They used evergreen trees in celebration of the solstice but as many pagans became Christians they didn't abandon all of their traditions. Hence the Christmas tree. Doesn't have any bearing on Christmas. So what's the big deal?

You people ;) always try the pagan angle but you end up short as there is nothing more to add past the fact THAT THEY LIKED TREE'S!  :P
Title: Christmas Weight Gain
Post by: KSM on December 27, 2022, 01:32:02 PM
Anybody care to tell the class how much extra poundage you've added during the last 10 or-so days?

3-5 for me. I do not have a scale but I know my stuff.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 28, 2022, 04:03:59 PM
I’ve actually lost 5-6.  I can’t eat much when I’m playing and I’ve been playing a lot this month.

In fact, the preaching stops and the playing starts at about 17:00.
http://vimeo.com/780125576
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 28, 2022, 09:45:40 PM
Thinking about C2 (Second Christmas) for Sunday January 22, for all who may want to participate.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: HamsterMuscle on December 29, 2022, 12:50:53 AM
Thinking about C2 (Second Christmas) for Sunday January 22, for all who may want to participate.

Will it involve additional weight gain?  {burp}
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 29, 2022, 04:02:15 AM
I’ve actually lost 5-6.  I can’t eat much when I’m playing and I’ve been playing a lot this month.

In fact, the preaching stops and the playing starts at about 17:00.
http://vimeo.com/780125576

How dare she use your time to shine as a bathroom break!

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 29, 2022, 11:15:22 AM
Will it involve additional weight gain?  {burp}
Good question. Definitely possible. Although I will not be receiving chocolates and goodies from others, I will take it upon myself to stock up on cookies and Turtles. Come to think of it, I don't know that you have Turtles down here. That would be sad. Perhaps I'll order in some sweet Georgia Browns, but they won't be as good.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on January 22, 2023, 04:04:54 AM
Merry Second Christmas everybody.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on January 22, 2023, 05:29:06 AM
Merry Second Christmas everybody.

I only celebrate Second New Year.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on January 22, 2023, 06:38:31 AM
Merry Second Christmas everybody.
It's a SECOND Christmas  Miracle!
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on January 22, 2023, 06:59:40 AM
I only celebrate Second New Year.
When are we having that?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Happier Times are Coming on March 23, 2023, 04:34:08 PM
Merry Christmas @GravitySucks , @KSM @sean92008 @Sergeant Major @Happier Times are Coming @Jedimiller
thanks…(been a long time…)
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on March 23, 2023, 08:18:10 PM
thanks…(been a long time…)

..................................................................................................by now, maybe this is for next Christmas?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on March 24, 2023, 04:05:33 AM
Or Christmas in July.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on November 25, 2023, 12:26:22 PM
Thought that I'd bring this thread back into the open as it will no doubt be useful in the upcoming weeks.

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I get the big present under the tree.  :D


Bart, will you send me some Turtles? The tin container like this one.
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on November 25, 2023, 12:33:18 PM
Merry chrissssmus, ho ho ho.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on November 25, 2023, 12:58:44 PM
ho ho ho.
Ask and you shall receive.
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 01, 2023, 01:40:09 PM
Merry Christmas San Francisco (https://vidmaxviral.com/video/221689-dystopian-scenes-from-this-mall-in-san-francisco-that-is-nearly-100-abondoned-but-still-put-up-christmas-decorations)
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 01, 2023, 01:55:02 PM
Merry Christmas San Francisco (https://vidmaxviral.com/video/221689-dystopian-scenes-from-this-mall-in-san-francisco-that-is-nearly-100-abondoned-but-still-put-up-christmas-decorations)

Where is this on the poop map?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 01, 2023, 02:44:57 PM
Where is this on the poop map?

Kinda hoping we can keep the thread pure with some purity and pureness.  Perhaps keep the brown stuff out of Christmas.  ;D
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 01, 2023, 04:06:52 PM
Kinda hoping we can keep the thread pure with some purity and pureness.  Perhaps keep the brown stuff out of Christmas.  ;D

Well, not ALL the brown stuff.  This time I bought enough Christmas/Winter beer/ale to have it around all year, instead of running out or having to ration it. 

With Anchor Brewing going out of business this summer, the shelves are definitely missing something without their Christmas ale.  Still have a few from last year though.


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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 01, 2023, 04:12:54 PM
Well, not ALL the brown stuff.  This time I bought enough Christmas/Winter beer/ale to have it around all year, instead of running out or having to ration it. 

With Anchor Brewing going out of business this summer, the shelves are definitely missing something without their Christmas ale.  Still have a few from last year though.


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Absolutely beautiful. Can I come over?

I'll pick up some Christmas ale this week.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 01, 2023, 04:39:28 PM
Absolutely beautiful. Can I come over?

I'll pick up some Christmas ale this week.

Any time.  I'll have some around all year.  Why didn't do this before?

PS, these are just online pix, not my place.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 01, 2023, 05:59:32 PM
Absolutely beautiful. Can I come over?

I'll pick up some Christmas ale this week.


Forgot this one, 10% Belgian Dark (porter/stout), from the Ardennes.  Box says made by elves in the forest.  I don't think I've seen bottles in this shape before.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Smokin Hot Bob on December 01, 2023, 09:35:42 PM
Kinda hoping we can keep the thread pure with some purity and pureness.  Perhaps keep the brown stuff out of Christmas.  ;D

Maybe not.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Rikki Gins on December 01, 2023, 11:43:58 PM
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 02, 2023, 04:59:45 AM

Forgot this one, 10% Belgian Dark (porter/stout), from the Ardennes.  Box says made by elves in the forest.  I don't think I've seen bottles in this shape before.

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They look like they're made to fit in a cup holder.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 02, 2023, 05:45:41 AM
They look like they're made to fit in a cup holder.

It's a butt plug.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 02, 2023, 07:22:30 AM
Merry Christmas from the Chevrolet Division of the General Motors Corporation


https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1730662452340179030
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 02, 2023, 07:37:42 AM

Forgot this one, 10% Belgian Dark (porter/stout), from the Ardennes.  Box says made by elves in the forest.  I don't think I've seen bottles in this shape before.

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Yeah that's a very distinctive shape. I like it!

Merry Christmas from the Chevrolet Division of the General Motors Corporation


https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1730662452340179030

With the exception of "Happy Holidays" it's very nice.

Happy Holidays  ::)

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 02, 2023, 07:39:53 AM
Merry Christmas from the Chevrolet Division of the General Motors Corporation


https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1730662452340179030

That's pretty good, but it would be better if grandma got out of the gas guzzling greenhouse gas emitting Suburban, kissed grandpa, threw aside the walker and burst into

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 02, 2023, 08:13:43 AM
Merry Christmas from the Chevrolet Division of the General Motors Corporation


https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1730662452340179030

This seems like the kinda guy who is in a constant state of butthurt and will soon ask everyone to boycott chestnuts because he feels they are some sort of trans dream being forced upon us.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 02, 2023, 08:48:23 AM
It's a butt plug.

That could be!  I'm not sure the French portion of the box was fully translated - Bart, if you tell me how to say 'butt plug' in French, I can check.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 02, 2023, 06:03:49 PM
Absolutely beautiful. Can I come over?

I'll pick up some Christmas ale this week.

After the winter ales come the barleywines - late Jan, early Feb?  These I buy extras, they age like certain wines.  I've got some going back to at least 2010.  It's fun to have a few people over, line up multiple years of the same brand, and see how they change from year to year.

I mostly get these because, you know, Bigfoot.  And cartoons.  And they were the first brewery around here to put out a barleywine.


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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 02, 2023, 08:31:50 PM
After the winter ales come the barleywines - late Jan, early Feb?  These I buy extras, they age like certain wines.  I've got some going back to at least 2010.  It's fun to have a few people over, line up multiple years of the same brand, and see how they change from year to year.

I mostly get these because, you know, Bigfoot.  And cartoons.  And they were the first brewery around here to put out a barleywine.


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Great full-bodied beers. Tons of calories, but worth every sip during the season.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 04, 2023, 05:25:55 PM
This Thursday is Christmas decoration day at my place. Nobody but Vera and I. She'll have her Christmas collar on and I'll wear a Santa hat while creating the scene to jolly ol' Christmas classics.

Dean Martin
Frank'
Nat King Cole
Bing Crosby
And Burl Ives.


...and an apple cinnamon pork roast in the oven!  :D




Feel like I'm going to be the only one carrying this thread this season. Oh, sure, you Scrooge's will chime in with tasteless humor-isms of Christmas mockery and even unsolicited and inappropriate sexual content, but I'll be the only quality contributor.




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"Yoouuu baaaaaad peeoople.." - Santa Clause
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 04, 2023, 05:34:54 PM
I've played several Christmas concerts but didn't mention them because I didn't want you yelling at me again for being too early.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 04, 2023, 05:47:08 PM
Great full-bodied beers. Tons of calories, but worth every sip during the season.

I drink very little, but I try to at least have certain favorites available when I do.  Same with fancy desserts.  I can easily pedal off the calories in no time.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 04, 2023, 05:48:01 PM
... Feel like I'm going to be the only one carrying this thread this season. Oh, sure, you Scrooge's will chime in with tasteless humor-isms of Christmas mockery and even unsolicited and inappropriate sexual content, but I'll be the only quality contributor...

You can feel any way you like.  I completed my Christmas beer shopping today.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 04, 2023, 06:04:23 PM
I've played several Christmas concerts but didn't mention them because I didn't want you yelling at me again for being too early.

hehehe  sorry about that.  Love the concerts!

You can feel any way you like.  I completed my Christmas beer shopping today.
Nice.  Given how little you drink, it's a little odd to think that I could absorb all the beer you bought for Christmas in one sitting so-to-speak.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 04, 2023, 07:03:04 PM
hehehe  sorry about that.  Love the concerts!
Nice.  Given how little you drink, it's a little odd to think that I could absorb all the beer you bought for Christmas in one sitting so-to-speak.

There's no way I'll drink all this myself over Christmas and the upcoming year, but it will be there when I want it.  The goal is to make it to Thanksgiving with at least a few on hand.  I still have a little left over from last year.  It ages well, my son likes it, it'll get drank.

I can drink the Summer light crisp pilsners after a Winter bike ride, Octoberfests and bocks anytime, etc.  I regret not stocking up on Anchor Porters before they closed, that was a good beer.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 05, 2023, 11:44:00 AM
Instead of doing the smart thing and heading back from NYC the usual way I decided we should detour to Montreal for a few days.
Smart Bart did not check the weather and had no idea he was driving into the first winter storm of the season.
Here is your damn Christmas -

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 05, 2023, 12:21:30 PM
Instead of doing the smart thing and heading back from NYC the usual way I decided we should detour to Montreal for a few days.
Smart Bart did not check the weather and had no idea he was driving into the first winter storm of the season.
Here is your damn Christmas -

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Well...  I do like the pictures. What did you expect this time of year..
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 13, 2023, 07:11:55 PM
I wonder when the fourth Christmas thread will be started.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 16, 2023, 02:22:15 PM
I'll post in the proper Christmas thread.
Last night the brass group played Christmas music at a house famous for its Christmas display, grinches, Santas, and other characters. Tour busses come to this place.  I almost froze.  Right on the marsh. 52F, 97% humidity, 10-knot wind.  Now that might not sound cold to our northern brethren, when the only clothes you own are t-shirts, shorts, and a pair of flip flops, that's cold.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 16, 2023, 10:26:30 PM
I'll post in the proper Christmas thread.
Last night the brass group played Christmas music at a house famous for its Christmas display, grinches, Santas, and other characters. Tour busses come to this place.  I almost froze.  Right on the marsh. 52F, 97% humidity, 10-knot wind.  Now that might not sound cold to our northern brethren, when the only clothes you own are t-shirts, shorts, and a pair of flip flops, that's cold.
52? Yeah.. that could get a little iffy when you're dressed so scantily clad.  ;D

Sounds like a good gig. Thank you for the report.  :D

Not actual Juan pictured - reenactment.
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Rikki Gins on December 17, 2023, 01:49:57 AM
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 17, 2023, 04:13:41 PM
The orchestra's annual Christmas cantada.  I played about 99.5% of the right notes.  All of the members of the Children's choir wore shoes - at only a block from the beach that's a problem sometimes.  The music starts about 10-minutes in.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Rikki Gins on December 17, 2023, 05:44:48 PM
That was great @JUAN.  That ending was Grand with a capital G.  Thanks!
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 17, 2023, 09:28:42 PM
I enjoyed that very much @JUAN

I full screened it and cranked it up, even broadcasted the audio to every room in the place via the Ccrane FM Transmitter. Felt like I was a kid (or me) in church at Christmas.

I sang along.
I made rice.
I folded some laundry.

A LOT better than Bart could do, right @damon ?

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 17, 2023, 10:25:37 PM
... I made rice...

What did you make it out of?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 17, 2023, 11:10:58 PM
What did you make it out of?
I caused the rice to become cooked from its previous state of what would be considered to be uncooked. Said rice is now in my refrigerator to be kept preserved until I decide to turn it into poo by way of my functioning bodily mechanicals.

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Happy?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 18, 2023, 08:51:01 AM
I caused the rice to become cooked from its previous state of what would be considered to be uncooked. Said rice is now in my refrigerator to be kept preserved until I decide to turn it into poo by way of my functioning bodily mechanicals...

Do you have a rice maker?  That's the way to go if you cook it often.

Rice the next day is so dry, its best use is for making fried rice, which can be awesome.  Or congee, bleh.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 18, 2023, 06:15:21 PM
The orchestra's annual Christmas cantada.  I played about 99.5% of the right notes.  All of the members of the Children's choir wore shoes - at only a block from the beach that's a problem sometimes.  The music starts about 10-minutes in.


99.4%, pretty, pretty good.

Why are there Christmas trees in a church?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 18, 2023, 06:36:19 PM


Why are there Christmas trees in a church?
Coz it's Christmas Time.





Ya' know I'm just not sensing a Christmassy vibe on the board this year. I think we've lost too many contributors.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 18, 2023, 06:38:37 PM
Coz it's Christmas Time.

Do they put a Santa hat and beard on their Jesus staute too?
How about some HAPPY BIRTHDAY banners?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 18, 2023, 06:48:53 PM
Do they put a Santa hat and beard on their Jesus staute too?
How about some HAPPY BIRTHDAY banners?
Heh heh heh  I knew you're going angling in this direction.
The trees are there simply because it's Christmas time, Bard.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 18, 2023, 06:49:57 PM
The trees are there simply because it's Christmas time, Bard.

Just like Jesus had!
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 18, 2023, 06:53:27 PM
Do they put a Santa hat and beard on their Jesus staute too?
How about some HAPPY BIRTHDAY banners?

Not sure that's equivalent, but where are you with the poinsettias?


Do they put a Santa hat and beard on their Jesus staute too?
How about some HAPPY BIRTHDAY banners?

Why do you think churches wouldn't have decorated Christmas trees or even Santa hats?  They're not part of the ''Christmas story'', but as secular seasonal decorations they aren't in opposition to it are they?  They aren't trying to re-create a manger scene here.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 18, 2023, 06:58:59 PM
Not sure that's equivalent, but where are you with the poinsettias?


Why do you think churches wouldn't have decorated Christmas trees or even Santa hats?  They're not part of the ''Christmas story'', but as secular seasonal decorations they aren't in opposition to it are they?  Maybe some of the more stringent denominations?

I expect shepherd shit and manger scenes.

The poinsettias make it look more like a whorehouse than a house of worship!

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 18, 2023, 07:21:13 PM
Just like Jesus had!
He liked pine. He still likes pine.

I expect shepherd shit and manger scenes.

The poinsettias make it look more like a whorehouse than a house of worship!



Is that Christmassy? No.  You're angry because you've gotten chubby.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 19, 2023, 04:36:00 AM
The manger scene at this church is during the week before and outside.  This church is very Scottish.  In the spring they bring in a bunch of bagpipers (who actually play in tune) and parade around their tartans on poles. The church women like Christmas trees and greenery.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 19, 2023, 05:42:53 AM
The church women like Christmas trees and greenery.

I look forward to their EASTER BUNNY ON THE CROSS display.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 19, 2023, 07:29:04 AM
Some of the women wear Easter bunny ears.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 20, 2023, 06:04:59 PM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 22, 2023, 01:31:26 AM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on December 22, 2023, 11:40:44 PM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 23, 2023, 08:12:18 AM
I am feeling extremely Christmassy!


It's like How Much More Christmassy could I be!!?

The answer is NONE! None more Christmassy!!

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 23, 2023, 10:24:27 AM
It's like How Much More Christmassy could I be!!?


You could send us all a bunch of overpriced presents!

PS, cash will do.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 23, 2023, 06:51:40 PM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 24, 2023, 09:21:25 AM


Pretty cool!
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 24, 2023, 09:23:21 AM
I did this last year. It's damn amazing. And it's the only way anyone could ever convince me to drink Crown Royal.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 24, 2023, 11:00:54 AM
I did this last year. It's damn amazing. And it's the only way anyone could ever convince me to drink Crown Royal.

Does he have a video showing how to snag a Venezuelan babe who mixes her own drinks?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 24, 2023, 11:10:00 AM
Does he have a video showing how to snag a Venezuelan babe who mixes her own drinks?
Well, she already lived there so it was more like he found her. However, being a conservative guy I would think he want to keep the majority of them in Venezuela.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on December 25, 2023, 05:23:48 AM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 25, 2023, 05:49:23 AM


Dinner will be a roasted Beef Tri-Tip with chanterelle mushrooms and Bordelaise sauce (If I can find bone marrow that isn't cost prohibitive! Otherwise, Red Wine glazed).  Served with Gouda mashed potatoes and fresh herbs, roasted yellow or purple cauliflower (if I can still get either), and pan fried green beans with garlic.  I may do charred asparagus instead.  I'm on the fence.

Dessert will be a brûléed vanilla brioche bread pudding.

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 25, 2023, 09:59:37 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You'll have to report the results.






I stuffed, seasoned, trussed and dry brined an 11LB chicken overnight. First time trying this, testicles crossed. Veggies and all other stuff will be a delicious breeze.  :)

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 25, 2023, 10:15:21 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You'll have to report the results.






I stuffed, seasoned, trussed and dry brined an 11LB chicken overnight. First time trying this, testicles crossed. Veggies and all other stuff will be a delicious breeze.  :)

You didn't do it right man....     :-\


Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 25, 2023, 11:28:00 AM
You didn't do it right man....     :-\

We'll see if that's what she said.. Assuming she..
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Do people really pay a monthly subscription to that guy? I can't imagine.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: GravitySucks on December 25, 2023, 12:04:00 PM
Merry Christmas from Texas
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 25, 2023, 12:36:51 PM
Do people really pay a monthly subscription to that guy? I can't imagine.

Three Fingered Brown has more digits than the total number of subscribers but they do exist.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: damon on December 25, 2023, 12:47:32 PM
Merry Christmas
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Smokin Hot Bob on December 25, 2023, 02:42:56 PM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 26, 2023, 11:19:45 AM
Merry day after Christmas.  I made it through family.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 26, 2023, 11:31:29 AM
Merry Christmas from Texas
I hope it was a grand one @GravitySucks  :)


I don't know what it is, but that really annoys me. Can't figure it. Something about it really is annoying.

Merry day after Christmas.  I made it through family.
Merry boxing day.
How many people were at your place?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: whoozit on December 26, 2023, 11:41:31 AM
I survived two days of cooking.  Scaled way back from recent years.  Now everyone I know wants me to make them marshmallows.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 26, 2023, 02:29:40 PM
Nobody was at my place, including me.  We all meet at my mother's huge old house where my niece and her 45 children now live.  Add my mother from the old folks home, two old maid sisters-in-law, my nephew and his wife, and my sister's husband.  Thank goodness all that ruckus is 200-miles away for most of my year.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Smokin Hot Bob on December 26, 2023, 06:01:32 PM
I don't know what it is, but that really annoys me. Can't figure it. Something about it really is annoying.

Were they having too much fun? They are Europeans after all.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 26, 2023, 06:06:12 PM
Were they having too much fun?
I think that's it. It was too jolly and forced, although it is for TV so I should cut them some slack.

But I'm still annoyed. Don't think I'm not.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 26, 2023, 07:52:49 PM
... and forced...

I felt the same.  Kitschy, like wearing ugly Christmas sweaters, ''ho ho ho, this is the silliness we engage in this time of year''.  Schmaltzy.  Fake Christmas spirit.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 26, 2023, 09:36:33 PM
  Kitschy. Schmaltzy.  Fake Christmas spirit.

Yeah and a lot of posturing. Nobody is that happy. Ever!
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 30, 2023, 05:51:42 PM
This is the office view of Christmas. That's it. Outside of Hershy's kisses every-fucking-where that was as Christmassy as it got.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: PB on December 30, 2023, 06:19:08 PM
This is the office view of Christmas. That's it. Outside of Hershy's kisses every-fucking-where that was as Christmassy as it got.

Any ornaments worth stealing?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 30, 2023, 08:28:19 PM
Any ornaments worth stealing?
Well, a picture says a thousand words those ornaments are horrible and without any form of Christmas character. So..
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 31, 2023, 03:27:05 AM
They look like bugs.  Do you work for one of those companies planning to make us eat bugs?

And here's a Christmas multi track I found interesting
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 31, 2023, 07:39:28 AM
They look like bugs.  Do you work for one of those companies planning to make us eat bugs?

And here's a Christmas multi track I found interesting
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I enjoyed that. Like a Christmassy hands on documentary on tracking.

I think they are buglike. Yellow with black trim.  I work for a money moving estab.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on January 20, 2024, 07:16:23 AM
For the record, tomorrow would have been 2nd Christmas. I'll rejoin C2 next year when hopefully I'll have nailed down a new "love recipient" who enjoys Christmas as much as I do.
Title: Christmas Music Thread
Post by: Up All Night on November 18, 2024, 09:10:24 AM
A perennial favorite in my household:

Title: Re: Christmas Music Thread
Post by: KSM on November 18, 2024, 09:54:54 AM
A perennial favorite in my household:



Well, normally I would say that it's a little early for this but that one is a beautiful way to kick it off this year. Are there any ads in this one? Three hours..  :)

The haunting sounds of the piano sadden me a great deal. But..  :)
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on November 18, 2024, 10:18:00 AM
For the record, tomorrow would have been 2nd Christmas. I'll rejoin C2 next year when hopefully I'll have nailed down a new "love recipient" who enjoys Christmas as much as I do.
Any luck at tbis?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on November 18, 2024, 05:18:32 PM
Any luck at tbis?
To be honest I haven't really done much about it. Getting laid is easy. But anything meaningful and CHRISTMASSY is somewhat elusive as I have put almost zero effort into it. The dentist was rich, but not Christmassy and in person I found her to be a little more elfish than her pictures led on. They're all swingers in "open relationships" around here. Gross. And that is definitely not who I want for Christmas. I shall not settle for anything less than ideal.

That said, a jolly fine chap I remain.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on November 18, 2024, 06:46:51 PM
I went to Walmart for gas today and the Salvation Army bell ringer was already out.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on November 18, 2024, 10:34:03 PM
I went to Walmart for gas today and the Salvation Army bell ringer was already out.

Christ...  Not even Thanksgiving week. (Pre-black Friday though.)

I am looking forward to the ladies in mini Christmas dresses. Spreading holiday cheer through, er, um...
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on November 23, 2024, 06:42:57 PM
If you visit any stores now, prepare to see Christmas displays.

It's the Holiday Season!!!   :D

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on December 02, 2024, 10:36:58 PM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 16, 2024, 04:17:25 AM
Annual orchestra Christmas Cantata.  Smaller orchestra this year.  Starts at about 9 minutes in and the main music at about 22-minutes.  Their new preacher is kind of hot IRL.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 17, 2024, 10:38:57 AM
Their new preacher is kind of hot IRL.

Any shot of tapping that?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 17, 2024, 10:39:43 AM
Fuck Christmas markets and wooden ornaments.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 17, 2024, 10:44:28 AM
Fuck Christmas markets and wooden ornaments.
hahaha! Where you made to go out amongst all the mucky-muck folks that that you see at the Christmas markets n' such?
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 17, 2024, 10:59:35 AM
hahaha! Where you made to go out amongst all the mucky-muck folks that that you see at the Christmas markets n' such?

I was fine with going check it out but it was 20 shacks selling I LOVE YOU gingerbread hearts like this and the rest were suckass wooden ornaments.

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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 17, 2024, 11:58:50 AM
I was fine with going check it out but it was 20 shacks selling I LOVE YOU gingerbread hearts like this and the rest were suckass wooden ornaments.

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Heh heh heh.. Aww, it's nice. And I love gingerbread. But 20 shacks? Yeah that might become a tad tiresome.

I think what I want to know is, at any moment did you look at your wife and say something to the effect of 'like WTF are doing?'
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: JUAN on December 17, 2024, 12:34:31 PM
Any shot of tapping that?
I'd guess her husband has a shot occasionally.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on December 17, 2024, 01:30:43 PM
Fuck Christmas markets and wooden ornaments.

We have holidays named after people's birthdays, MLK, Washington.

So we should change Dec. 25 to "Christ's Birthday."
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 17, 2024, 04:05:12 PM
We have holidays named after people's birthdays, MLK, Washington.

So we should change Dec. 25 to "Christ's Birthday."

We? I don't have either of those.
You've got President's Day which isn't even on Washington's birthday most of the time.
On top of that it is known for mattress sales.

I also still can't understand how changing the name would stop Christmas markets from selling so many damn wooden ornaments.
You did not help this situation at all.
NOT ONE BIT.

Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 17, 2024, 04:07:08 PM
I think what I want to know is, at any moment did you look at your wife and say something to the effect of 'like WTF are doing?'

And miss the Swiss hot chocolate?
never.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Bart Ell on December 17, 2024, 04:12:28 PM
I'd guess her husband has a shot occasionally.

No chance to join in?
I learned it is called Dreiecksbeziehung round here.
Now I've got it covered in 3 languages if ever needed.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 18, 2024, 01:38:46 PM
Tis the 18th.

I decorated last night to the scent of a large Christmas French Vanilla candle wafting throughout the place.
It was incredible. Gave me the munchies for something sweet. Love those festive candles.  :-*
Placement is key with those things, as one must think strategically.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Up All Night on December 19, 2024, 03:24:33 PM
We? I don't have either of those.
You've got President's Day which isn't even on Washington's birthday most of the time.
On top of that it is known for mattress sales.

I also still can't understand how changing the name would stop Christmas markets from selling so many damn wooden ornaments.
You did not help this situation at all.
NOT ONE BIT.

After all of the abuse mattresses get over New Year's Eve Parties, That would be good time for a new mattress..
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 22, 2024, 11:56:10 AM
I called to see about volunteering for a few hours at a soup kitchen downtown on Christmas day. To my pleasant surprise I was informed that they were inundated with volunteers for that day so I was not needed. They will however use me on the 26th for a few hours, so perhaps that's even better.  :)

I bet the coffee's gonna be good.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 22, 2024, 01:46:34 PM
Where are the pictures of the girls with the big boobies in Christmas cheer-leading outfits
🙄🙄🙄
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 22, 2024, 01:47:16 PM
I called to see about volunteering for a few hours at a soup kitchen downtown on Christmas day. To my pleasant surprise I was informed that they were inundated with volunteers for that day so I was not needed. They will however use me on the 26th for a few hours, so perhaps that's even better.  :)

I bet the coffee's gonna be good.

That's the perfect place to meet a soulmate. Don't look for one, she will find you.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 22, 2024, 06:17:01 PM
That's the perfect place to meet a soulmate. Don't look for one, she will find you.

Last time I volunteered at the NC Food Bank they had us sort thru huge sacks of potatoes.  Some were rancid and smelled horrid.  I spewed.  If she still approaches you after rancid tater spew, she's a keeper.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 22, 2024, 06:17:18 PM
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Walks_At_Night on December 22, 2024, 06:18:43 PM
Spotted here in the Raleigh area.
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 22, 2024, 07:11:56 PM
Spotted here in the Raleigh area.
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Traded in the sleigh for a train? That's gonna crush all our houses when it touches down! And what about all the poor reindeer? Donna, Blitzer, Hoffman, and such!?  Oh, and Rudolph Hess.  :P
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 22, 2024, 08:11:09 PM
That's the Tom Hanks pedo train.
Title: Re: Christmas Weight Gain Thread
Post by: KSM on December 23, 2024, 10:56:31 AM
Well, yesterday I had my famous Pancake Omelette for breakfast as a rehearsal for the big day on the 25th. I can post the recipe.. it is absolutely incredible. This is not a low-cal breakfast by any stretch, so get ready!

I'm up 3 pounds as of today. By the 26th I expect this number to grow that number to 5-7 pounds to shed between the 27th and New Years. It is my hope for you all to get fat this season. Keep your heart light, your body jolly, and the yuletide Gay. Gay! G'HEY!

"1 to 2 pounds
Research shows that people gain an average of 1 to 2 pounds (approximately 0.5 to 1 kg) during the holiday season, which includes Christmas1. During Christmas, people saw their weight increase by 1.35% on average (about 1.2kg or 3lb)2. While this might not sound like a significant amount, the concern is that these small weight gains can add up over the years and contribute to long-term weight gain."


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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: Smokin Hot Bob on December 24, 2024, 02:23:34 AM
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 24, 2024, 07:32:13 PM


Have a great Christmas Eve and a blessed Christmas morning.  :)
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: sean92008 on December 24, 2024, 11:45:46 PM
Merry Christmas.

Value the inconvenience of celebrations and meals because it is better to be hassled than to have nobody (by choice or otherwise).
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 25, 2024, 08:41:56 AM
Merry Christmas.

Value the inconvenience of celebrations and meals because it is better to be hassled than to have nobody (by choice or otherwise).
Yes indeed.




Unwrapped my 12lb bird in hopes of finding all the goodies inside.............

And, YES!
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: GravitySucks on December 25, 2024, 09:01:39 AM
Merry Christmas you rag tag bunch of misfits.

I expect more humor during the coming year.
Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 25, 2024, 10:14:15 PM


I expect more humor during the coming year.
Agreed! I grow tired of towing the funny train all on my own.
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Title: Re: The Merry Christmas Thread
Post by: KSM on December 28, 2024, 12:31:59 PM
The board was not very Christmassy this year. I am disappointed in "God Bless Us, EVERYONE" Myself included.  :-[

May we never know peace!  >:(
Too much?  ???