http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: "Almost" Halloween Cafe-30 Oct 09 en Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:01:59 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465125 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:15:54 +0000 mollycat71 465125@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Ok, check out ole' Apple Dumpling pix on my other thread! Try not to bust a gut laughing! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465114 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:24:26 +0000 jeankit 465114@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks for the purifying snow for snow creme treat! Changing Season:Have a great Halloween weekend to all inspite of the snow or rain or non-spookey weather wherever you keep your cat! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465103 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:23:53 +0000 Kilroy 465103@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>No kidding; we're going away for 9 days and it's taking 3 (possibly 4) people to take care of one spoiled furball :) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465096 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:08:19 +0000 WillowandWindismom 465096@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>It's always a little bit hard to arrange the baby sitters, isn't it? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465090 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:43:55 +0000 Kilroy 465090@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh, one thing I forgot to mention, George's "Auntie Ina", who said she couldn't take care of him during our next out-of-town jaunt, came over last night bearing a bottle of wine and totally unnecessary apologies (seriously, I *told* her it was OK and didn't do anything to make her feel bad). It looks like she's going to take care of the first 3 days or so, then Mike's nephew is staying the weekend, and our next-door neighbor is taking the last few days. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465087 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:37:56 +0000 WillowandWindismom 465087@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yeah, kind of Kilroy. But that's maybe because my alarm went off at 5 am. And I've truly been in the kitchen ever since I got home from the gym. It's fun to have company but for some reason it seems to take me all day to get ready! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465083 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:14:52 +0000 Kilroy 465083@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm here, WWM (shouldn't be, but anyway). Why does this day feel like it's already been 800 hours long? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465082 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:13:52 +0000 WillowandWindismom 465082@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oof - I have to take a break from cooking and sit down for a couple of minutes. But where is everyone? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465066 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:38:37 +0000 KarenCentennial 465066@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>KK - yes, I have made it when my boys were younger, seems like so long ago. Being as they are 24 and 22 now, it was so long ago! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465064 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:37:37 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 465064@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>JK, My mom would let the snow fall for a while to clear the pollution out of the air and then set the bowl out. She would always set her bowl out in a place that had already collected some snow and nestle it down in. We would mix the snow cream outside with the bowl still in the snow for maximun freeze factor on the snow cream. She would scoop it into cones or bowls and then we would take our individual portions in and eat quickly before it melted. Never scoop snow up off the ground or off a car. YUK! Always fresh fallen snow in which there has been no sleet or freezing rain. Needless to say we didn't get it often. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465061 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:10:18 +0000 jeankit 465061@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>WOW...Sounds good yet I am fearful of the pollution in the air/before the flakes hit the bowl/ground! Perhaps city air vs country air=less pollution! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465056 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:53:37 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 465056@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>For anyone who is getting some snow...or for future reference.</p> <p>Ingredients<br /> 1 gallon snow<br /> 1 cup white sugar<br /> 1 tablespoon vanilla extract<br /> 2 cups milk </p> <p>Directions<br /> When it starts to snow, place a large, clean bowl outside to collect the flakes. When full, stir in sugar and vanilla to taste, then stir in just enough milk for the desired consistency. Serve at once. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465050 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:47:18 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 465050@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>KC, do you ever make snow cream? I used to love when my mom made it for us. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465039 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:07:11 +0000 KarenCentennial 465039@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>yeah, I'll be staying home, not even planning to dig my car out - we'll let the sun do the work for us, and if Richard wants me to go somewhere, he can drive me! I drive a Corsica and it does really well in the snow, but I will let all the other drivers clear the lanes for me for the first two days or so - after this much snow it also lets the idiots who don't handle it well get their accidents out of the way before I get on the road again. makes life easier that way. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465036 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:03:31 +0000 jeankit 465036@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>What a treat/cute nurse with great news on your Receptionist Ladykit! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465034 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:59:42 +0000 KarenCentennial 465034@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>LK - I am so glad for your co-worker that the rest of the office noticed the problems she was having - when my brother-in-law had his 1st stroke some 4 years ago - alone - I have learned how important it is to get immediate medical help. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465032 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:57:55 +0000 Kitten Whisperer 465032@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Glad your receptionist is doing well, LK. </p> <p>Sounds like you will be hunkered down at home for a while, KC. What a fun description of Lela's adventure with snow. :)</p> <p>MC, hang in there with the apple dumpling costume. Remind your co-workers and clients that apple dumpling is a wholesome girl with curves who represents good health and rosy cheeks. What were they expecting--Elvira?? :D I guess I get to dress up every day. There is nothing feminine about a black robe. lol</p> <p>MCW, I'm so sorry you are still getting beat up by the bug you've been fighting. Sending loads of white light your way for a quick recovery. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465027 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:54:15 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 465027@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hello everyone! TGIF and happy early Halloween! One of my lovely co-workers came in with hot cider this morning! For realsies! It was wonderful and perfect for a rainy grey day. It is weirdly warm too.</p> <p>Not sure what to do about luncha as I am leaving early today. I might do a campbells soup or might do a quick dash somewhere and get the car gassed up. Not sure at the moment. I am craving chinese but it is not convenient at the moment.</p> <p>No dressing up here at my office unfortunately. :( and I am going to a ballgame so no dressing up tomorrow either...unless dressing for the weather counts!</p> <p>Have a great day everyone. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-465024 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:48:44 +0000 LadyKat of IA 465024@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I agree, don't send that snow this way! I am totally not ready and we have had so much rain lately. (Glad that isn't snow!)<br /> What a morning I've had. Trying to do my regular job while the phone is ringing because everyone is in the office today has my head spinning.<br /> This morning our receptionist called from the hospital and we were all on speaker with her. She sounded great! She's been up walking a bit and is in a very cheerful mood (especially about a tall, muscular male nurse), but she is certainly ready to get out of the hospital. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-464992 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:01:42 +0000 KarenCentennial 464992@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks, Kilroy - he should make it at least to the neighborhood - he'll leave the van again if he needs to and walk the rest of the way. But we are supposed to have 50 degrees tomorrow so we should have a quick melt-down with the 60's mid-week. It's just going to be a slushy mess for a few days. As long as we have good sunny days, it will be good soon, and we are expecting that to happen almost every day, at least til Wednesday, after that, we'll see. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521/page/2#post-464987 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:54:31 +0000 KarenCentennial 464987@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I would if I could! This is probably one of the worst "tricks" Mother Nature has played on us for Halloween! I would much rather have the treat of Indian Summer but it ain't happening this year! John put Lela out in the snow for a few minutes on Wednesday after he got home from work and she couldn't run fast enough to get back inside, but yesterday she wanted to explore some of the front porch - until she got hit with a flurry of snowflakes - she is curious but doesn't like to get wet. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464986 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:49:22 +0000 Kilroy 464986@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yikes, Karen. I hope Richard makes it home safe and sound. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464981 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:39:09 +0000 jeankit 464981@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Wow KC...save the snow 'til at least Thanksgiving for the Midwest! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464978 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:27:43 +0000 KarenCentennial 464978@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi,everyone! The snow has finally stopped! At least, for now, we have another round coming this weekend, but it is only supposed to affect the mountains. We ended up with a good 2 feet of snow in our yard with drifts over that amount. I can't even see the birdbath because of the lilacs being weighted down with so much snow that they are covering the birdbath. Richard got a call from another painter who needs help to finish a job today and he dug out the work van and just left - I hope he doesn't have much trouble getting home tonight. As I said our neighborhood doesn't get plowed often, and in the past he has had to leave the van a few blocks away and walk home from there. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464976 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:22:57 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 464976@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Ugh, hello everybody. I can't believe I'm still in bed from Monday evening... really thought I'd turned a corner last night. Post a pic Molly, I could do with a smile! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464975 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:18:52 +0000 Kilroy 464975@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi all, happy almost Halloween. I have to admit, it's not my favorite holiday, but I know a lot of people get a kick out of it. And MC, they are laughing *with* you, not at you (you are laughing, right?). </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464974 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:15:51 +0000 WillowandWindismom 464974@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Morning, Everyone! Is everyone ready for Halloween and greeting the little goblins? We don't usually have many so I got candy that Mr. WWM likes.</p> <p>We have company coming for dinner so I'll be in the kitchen lots but wanted to check in and say........</p> <p>BOO! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464946 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:04:28 +0000 jeankit 464946@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Happy Halloween Weekend to all! A toast to MC as Apple Dumpling with an apple donut &amp; Black Java...I sort of like being festive in holiday attire but not the extent of a costume but it was too warm to wear my halloween vest today. Smoochies to the cute orangie kit still carving the Boo Pumpkin in the corner. A great Friday to all! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464925 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:31:35 +0000 AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew 464925@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Morning on this Pre-Halloweenie Day! Need to go out to feed the birds, change their water in the birdbath, pick-up the newspaper and its oold out there....no hail or snowstorms like in NZ but downright chilly here.</p> <p>MC, one you are doing them a service by making them laugh, two I love the Strawberry Shortcake crew (still have a couple of the little smelly rubber figuerines from when my girls were small about 30 yrs ago, and they still smell :P ) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22521#post-464921 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:10:35 +0000 katthays 464921@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Morning/Evening to All! MC, we MUST see a pic of you in your costume :)))) Hope everyone has a great Friday! </p>