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Fuzzy bears!
Merry Christmas
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I think we have all the Christmas Carol movie versions including the 1970 one except for "Scrooged." Didn't ever want a copy of that one.
But of all our favorite is "A Christmas Carol" with George C. Scott playing Scrooge. (1984.) George C. Scott is one of those brilliant actors who actually becomes the character he plays rather than just a version of himself reciting different lines and that may have been one of his best roles ever.
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Oddball
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Saturday morning!
That's not how any of this works.
Let the cartoon begin!
That's not how any of this works.
Let the cartoon begin!
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I just did the math.
By the 12th day of Christmas, if he follows the song to the letter, Hombre will have given me:
12 partridges in 12 pear trees (we live on a small lot.)
22 turtle doves that will need the 12 pear trees for nests.
30 French hens (I'm pretty sure that violates some sort of city code)
36 calling birds so there comes the noise violation.
40 gold rings and I'm flattered but. . .
42 geese alaying--along with the hens I'm positive that violates city ordinances and how do you cook goose eggs?
42 swans aswimming--the contractor can put in the pool on Monday.
40 maids amilking--so now we have to find room and board somewhere for the maids and build a barn for the cows and get a dairy license.
36 ladies dancing and 33 lords a leaping and by the time I add 22 pipers piping and 12 drummers drumming, we have to sell the house and move to commercial zoning for the dance hall or dinner theater.
So how are your 12 days of Christmas going?
By the 12th day of Christmas, if he follows the song to the letter, Hombre will have given me:
12 partridges in 12 pear trees (we live on a small lot.)
22 turtle doves that will need the 12 pear trees for nests.
30 French hens (I'm pretty sure that violates some sort of city code)
36 calling birds so there comes the noise violation.
40 gold rings and I'm flattered but. . .
42 geese alaying--along with the hens I'm positive that violates city ordinances and how do you cook goose eggs?
42 swans aswimming--the contractor can put in the pool on Monday.
40 maids amilking--so now we have to find room and board somewhere for the maids and build a barn for the cows and get a dairy license.
36 ladies dancing and 33 lords a leaping and by the time I add 22 pipers piping and 12 drummers drumming, we have to sell the house and move to commercial zoning for the dance hall or dinner theater.
So how are your 12 days of Christmas going?
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Oddball
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Yum. Do you eat it as is? Or process it further like browning in a skillet?
There's enough there to easily last a month. When I have it on tortillas or fry bread I crisp it first. However a large amount goes into my Tex-Mex Glop and a pork soup. I don't crisp it in those cases. All of that goes into the freezer. I did that and still have roughly 2 pounds in baggies in the freezer.
Oddball
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Okay everybody, it's time for New Year's resolutions. Remember though that this is the Coffee Shop so keep it non political, don't attack anybody, and be reasonably kind please. 
I will say that my NY resolution for this year will be the same as for 2024 in which I resolve to not feed the trolls, argue with idiots or engage in other exercises in futility.
I think I was able to do that maybe 70% of the time in 2024? I hope to have a better record in 2025.
Conversely I resolve to do better to acknowledge those who are inspirational, helpful, encouraging, kind, loving, caring, smart, informative, brilliant!!! That would be pretty much everybody in the Coffee Shop and a lot of others here at USMB. That is what keeps me here.
I will say that my NY resolution for this year will be the same as for 2024 in which I resolve to not feed the trolls, argue with idiots or engage in other exercises in futility.
I think I was able to do that maybe 70% of the time in 2024? I hope to have a better record in 2025.
Conversely I resolve to do better to acknowledge those who are inspirational, helpful, encouraging, kind, loving, caring, smart, informative, brilliant!!! That would be pretty much everybody in the Coffee Shop and a lot of others here at USMB. That is what keeps me here.
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Oddball
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January 1, 2025
For all those with joys we rejoice, and we pray or send positive vibes and keep vigil for:
Harper, the inspiration for the vigil list. More surgeries ahead.
Ringel05 for continued wellness and his brothers' families for relief from adversity and illness.
Hombre & Foxfyre's son Mike for continued wellness
Beautress for health and wellness.
SFC Ollie for healing and wellness
Gracie for solutions and peace.
Mrs. Saveliberty for healing.
Oddball's mom for continued good health and healing.
Dajjal and his sister with the best possible solution for a difficult situation.
And all our insomniacs having trouble getting a good night's sleep.
Ringel05's brother Dutch for successful treatment.
Hombre for a good prognosis and treatment.
Boedicca's Mr. Boe for a successful surgical procedure on his back and trouble free recovery.
And we keep the light on so those who have moved on to other places can find their way back. And we hope they do.
It is 2025!!!
For all those with joys we rejoice, and we pray or send positive vibes and keep vigil for:
Harper, the inspiration for the vigil list. More surgeries ahead.
Ringel05 for continued wellness and his brothers' families for relief from adversity and illness.
Hombre & Foxfyre's son Mike for continued wellness
Beautress for health and wellness.
SFC Ollie for healing and wellness
Gracie for solutions and peace.
Mrs. Saveliberty for healing.
Oddball's mom for continued good health and healing.
Dajjal and his sister with the best possible solution for a difficult situation.
And all our insomniacs having trouble getting a good night's sleep.
Ringel05's brother Dutch for successful treatment.
Hombre for a good prognosis and treatment.
Boedicca's Mr. Boe for a successful surgical procedure on his back and trouble free recovery.
And we keep the light on so those who have moved on to other places can find their way back. And we hope they do.
It is 2025!!!
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