tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post4900412096820516369..comments2024-03-29T10:25:17.813-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Are you on schedule?Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39806243889976890552015-12-25T01:35:58.713-05:002015-12-25T01:35:58.713-05:00I'd like to hear about it. It's so... extr...I'd like to hear about it. It's so... extra unkind. To destroy...Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15054431336293065932015-12-25T00:52:14.268-05:002015-12-25T00:52:14.268-05:00I don't really know too much more, Hank. John ...I don't really know too much more, Hank. John says they won't tell me too much, but the state trooper did tell me that they caught the kids and that was how they were able to return my poor mutilated Chrstmas cards . . . . Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22853241018539371882015-12-25T00:03:05.262-05:002015-12-25T00:03:05.262-05:00They DID??? Whoa. We want to hear all about it! Po...They DID??? Whoa. We want to hear all about it! Poor thing! Love you..xoooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90714736050993337772015-12-24T21:46:03.492-05:002015-12-24T21:46:03.492-05:00Sorry, no surveillance video that I know of, but t...Sorry, no surveillance video that I know of, but the state police did catch the kids.Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62196843166229151232015-12-24T20:57:20.869-05:002015-12-24T20:57:20.869-05:00Joan, it is chilling and ridiculous. I am so sorr...Joan, it is chilling and ridiculous. I am so sorry--but Reine (as always )is right. We all love you madly! xoxooo <br /><br />Is there surveillance video anywhere?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62803240440947122112015-12-24T18:51:00.413-05:002015-12-24T18:51:00.413-05:00I think I wrote "hard" with my old Bosto...I think I wrote "hard" with my old Boston accent I thought I'd left behind!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74243008307825851222015-12-24T18:49:50.767-05:002015-12-24T18:49:50.767-05:00Joan... oh... no! Just saw your comment. So had to...Joan... oh... no! Just saw your comment. So had to believe anyone would be so mean! I know we can't replace them for you... all the work and love--all the love--they represented. Just know, please, that we love you.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56571642840002705172015-12-24T18:35:06.282-05:002015-12-24T18:35:06.282-05:00Hank, the state trooper said they were probably lo...Hank, the state trooper said they were probably looking for cash or gift cards, and I suppose that makes sense, but it's a very sad commentary to think that kids would even think to do something like that . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36262603055512277952015-12-24T18:22:58.613-05:002015-12-24T18:22:58.613-05:00JOAN! SO AWFUL!!! I have never heard of such a t...JOAN! SO AWFUL!!! I have never heard of such a thing.<br /><br />(If you want to be on TV or the newspaper, I'm sure you;d be a big story…seriously)<br /><br />Oh, Reine, how fabulous. I adore real onion soup. The cheeeeeese. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50071681358428286672015-12-24T18:21:13.430-05:002015-12-24T18:21:13.430-05:00I know, Lucy, it's hard to believe anyone woul...I know, Lucy, it's hard to believe anyone would do such a thing. And I'm not going to be able to do anything about it until Saturday when I can go hunt up new cards. <br />But tonight, I'm putting it all aside and going to midnight candlelight service and singing "Silent Night" . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68682139211482562202015-12-24T18:15:29.168-05:002015-12-24T18:15:29.168-05:00Joan, that's awful, so mean!!Joan, that's awful, so mean!!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22080770556450444452015-12-24T18:10:52.252-05:002015-12-24T18:10:52.252-05:00Roberta, hot chocolate pie sounds so good! I'l...Roberta, hot chocolate pie sounds so good! I'll have to fit that in!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8332919528337177502015-12-24T18:07:55.077-05:002015-12-24T18:07:55.077-05:00I'm baking a tarte au sucre. But first "t...I'm baking a tarte au sucre. But first "traditional" poutine. My favorite, but I have yet to convert my Anglo-Saxon in-laws. Too bad! They can come for First Night when I'll fix their kind of food. Prime rib and Yorkshire pudding with horseradish and crème fraîche sauce. No vegetables, of course. Then on New Year's day we'll go back to real food when I make Québec City style onion soup from the pan drippings, wine, Gruyère cheese, and giant homemade croutons. They'll be shocked it's French, so that will be fun.<br /><br />Happy everything!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52614279289412830622015-12-24T17:52:01.925-05:002015-12-24T17:52:01.925-05:00You know it can't be good when the state polic...You know it can't be good when the state police come to your door . . . .<br /><br />Wrapping is going along smoothly, I did the cards and put them out in the mailbox. Only the mailman didn't get them; some kids took them, and tore them all up. <br />The very nice state trooper was simply returning the remnants of the cards and letting me know what happened.<br /><br />Now I guess I still have to do the cards . . . .Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70323669852181308232015-12-24T15:52:46.234-05:002015-12-24T15:52:46.234-05:00Thank, Lucy! Freezing. Yay. If I can get them t...Thank, Lucy! Freezing. Yay. If I can get them to fit in the freezer, which is a blog for another day.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51676083476903814132015-12-24T14:49:51.208-05:002015-12-24T14:49:51.208-05:00Enjoyed the pie Libby! And the day all of my frien...Enjoyed the pie Libby! And the day all of my friends! We have a full house too. Having shrimp and grilled sausages and wonderful bread and sautéed greens for an early supper, then bike to the Christmas eve service, then back to the house for carrot cake. I doubt I can get anyone to watch Love Actually except for my daughter. Merry Christmas eve everyone! XO XO Lucy<br /><br />PS Hank, yes freeze the bananas for smoothies later...Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4832082192914139112015-12-24T14:17:22.649-05:002015-12-24T14:17:22.649-05:00Aw, that's so cute that your brother called fo...Aw, that's so cute that your brother called for help, Pat D! Love that.<br /><br />And yes, LIbby, somehow it always works. HOT CHOCOLATE PIE! YUM! (And so sweet that it is Lucy's recipe!) Maybe I can make that--with bananas.<br /><br />Or..maybe I will freeze the bananas and forget about it…xoxooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46570430819790582762015-12-24T13:26:53.321-05:002015-12-24T13:26:53.321-05:00No late night insanity of trying to get toys put t...No late night insanity of trying to get toys put together.<br />I'm still trying to figure out the timing for cooking everything tomorrow.<br />Somehow, it always works out OK.<br />I using a recipe tomorrow from Lucy Burdette--Hot Chocolate Pie--and turning it into a s'more pie with a graham cracker crust and marshmallow topping.Libby Doddhttp://www.libbydoddart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9027388442713506542015-12-24T13:05:09.834-05:002015-12-24T13:05:09.834-05:00My big brother just called me from Denver to find ...My big brother just called me from Denver to find out how I baked the sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving. That made me laugh. I didn't even remember doing that for Thanksgiving! This afternoon we'll drive about 60 miles from here to attend christmas Eve service where my inlaws used to go. We'll spend the night out there at their house. Come back to town in the morning for a get together for husband's family at a memory care unit where his mom lives now. He bought the snacks and I bought her gifts so we're ready. In the afternoon we'll go to my mom's apartment at a senior living community with snacks and gifts for my side of the family who are in town and have another get together. Then I'll come home, collapse with a drink, and watch the Dr Who Christmas special. I've shopped and wrapped gifts, might send out some more cards, but I am NOT baking this year! Merry Christmas all!Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54350880648689601552015-12-24T12:15:39.911-05:002015-12-24T12:15:39.911-05:00AND THE WINNERS from yesterday are:
Jillyr
drpff...AND THE WINNERS from yesterday are:<br /><br />Jillyr<br /><br />drpff<br /> <br />and<br />Anonymous in Atlanta<br /><br />Email me at h ryan at whdh dot com Choose the signed Hank book of your choice! And include your address. Happy holidays! <br /><br />And now back to looking up recipes…<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39133908324920280142015-12-24T12:07:15.015-05:002015-12-24T12:07:15.015-05:00Kathy, soup and cheese will be perfect! with turke...Kathy, soup and cheese will be perfect! with turkey as back up. You are SET. You are Margaret are on the food case perfectly!<br /><br />Re--we want a full report! We're going tomorrow…<br /><br />And we just got back from walking to he post office. Everyone is outside! It tis downright balmy--so weird!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36090970259683448372015-12-24T12:05:40.688-05:002015-12-24T12:05:40.688-05:00My husband is out shopping. LOL We're retire...My husband is out shopping. LOL We're retired; there's no reason to wait until Christmas Eve! Is it a guy thing?<br /><br />I have to go pick up a pie I ordered. (I admit it; I don't bake pies.) I did make peanut butter blonde brownies yesterday and I may make chocolate chip cookies later. I want to try the so-called Christmas Crack. Have you heard of it. It's made with saltines, butter, brown sugar, pecans, and choc chips. Looks wicked easy!<br /><br />Quiet day and tomorrow we're going to see my mother in her nursing home in the morning and then going to my sister's (at a ski resort with no snow) for the day with my niece and her family. I'll get to meet the first boy in our family for 3 generations. He's 5 months old.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you all!<br /><br />Marianne in Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2306950765853244772015-12-24T11:47:46.912-05:002015-12-24T11:47:46.912-05:00As soon as I get off the computer (should be just ...As soon as I get off the computer (should be just a few minutes now), I'll head out to door to my family, which is a most of the day drive. Aiming to arrive in time for the Christmas Eve service at my brother's church.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26529373193113249122015-12-24T11:39:36.691-05:002015-12-24T11:39:36.691-05:00Thank goodness I did the wrapping yesterday, as it...Thank goodness I did the wrapping yesterday, as it turned out to be much more than I anticipated. I mad a key lime cheese ball last night and rolled it in the graham crumbs this morning. It's a mix, using cream cheese and butter, and it's delicious. I should have made two. I'm finished with the cleaning that's going to get done, so I feel good about that. I'm now in a quandary over food for today/tonight. Our Christmas meal is at my daughter's tomorrow, and I know that I'm taking scalloped oysters and maybe a broccoli casserole there. But, today my son and almost-daughter-in-law are coming in, first to stop by and grab a bite and then drive an hour to visit her family. They will be back tonight, and I'm not sure if they'll eat a Christmas dinner with her family or not, so I might need to have something else to eat. I really need to get more info on that. I made vegetable soup Tuesday, so I was thinking that with a turkey sandwich (I have plenty of turkey) when they arrive. Do you think some snack food later tonight, probably 8ish, would be okay. Like cheese and crackers, some ham would do? And, I have some cranberry, orange, nut bread. I'm trying to gather my thoughts on the food now. My biggest obstacle to fixing much is that the refrigerator is full right now. I will never forgive my husband for talking me into a smaller refrigerator with the kids gone. <br /><br />Hank, I should have made some banana bread, but I didn't get around to it. Oh, and I haven't gotten to watch Love Actually yet, or The Muppets Christmas Carol. Maybe tomorrow night. The day after Christmas, we'll be back up and running, as it's our daughter's birthday. At least I waited until the day after to give birth. Hahaha! Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67556842584583461802015-12-24T11:10:49.819-05:002015-12-24T11:10:49.819-05:00I just downloaded ALL the Beatles album on Spotify...I just downloaded ALL the Beatles album on Spotify. I am feeling very hip.<br /><br />Now off to the post office.<br /><br />And I have some ripe bananas. IfI don't make banana something today, they will be wasted. Banana bread pudding? What's easy?<br /><br />WENDY--you are right~Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.com