This is topic We are overdue for a SHINDA! SoCal folks, get in here! NOW with question on page 3! in forum Books, Films, Food and Culture at Hatrack River Forum.
What has it been, almost two years? (Is that right?) Shameful, really.
Now, I know that everyone is busy, and some of you have moved far(ther) away, and the last couple times we tried to do this it fizzled out.
But my place is available any of the following Sundays: Dec. 10 or 17 (the 24 and 31 would both be fine with me, but I imagine not for anyone else), Jan. 7, 21, 28. If another location is preferred, I am willing to drive anywhere reasonable.
(For those new to the SoCal clump, a Shinda (pl. Shindae) is a SoCallian Hatrack get-together.)
[ January 25, 2007, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*salutes* We can do probably any of those, after about 2:30 in the afternoon (that time is assuming Rivka's place.) We will do (besides Rivka's place) anyone's house or a public space that does not require anyone to be working for pay for us to be there. We have Sabbath conflicts with making people work on a Sunday. We'll bring the Martinelli's for a toast. Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka:
(For those new to the SoCal clump, a Shinda (pl. Shindae) is a SoCallian Hatrack get-together.)
Oh. 'Shinda' = 'Died' in Japanese, so I was confused.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
One family has checked in. Where are the rest of you slackers?
quote:'Shinda' = 'Died' in Japanese, so I was confused.
Somehow, this has never been mentioned before.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka: (For those new to the SoCal clump, a Shinda (pl. Shindae) is a SoCallian Hatrack get-together.)
Requires a cake, doesn't it?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I think as long as there's food of some sort, we're good. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Good, sure. But a shinda?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
We have had cakeless Shindae. I've hosted both caked and cakeless varieties.
Wanna make sumthin of it?
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
This abomination will not stand!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Noemon, if it bothers you that much, buy us a cake. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*sits*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Are you an abomination now, rivka? I didn't know you had a second job. How much does that pay?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
No, I just figured if it was sitting, it was silly for me to stand.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Ah. Gotcha.
I would like to add that I'm not opposed to cake, by any means. Cake is good. Just not necessary. Okay, not ALWAYS necessary. Okay, not necessary every day.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Now I want cake . . .
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Me too. But I can settle for the pumpkin pie in the fridge.
After stuffing, maybe. Mmmm. Turkey leftovers. (Not from Thanksgiving, I cooked my own turkey last night.)
Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
Now I wanna go to california...
Eh, maybe if I get a job with National Park Service I can work in Yosemite or something and make a trip to see you guys in my free time.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Heh, not if the main road in and out stays washed out... Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
I'm talking four years from now, though. I have to get my degree before I'm going any further than Kentucky or Indiana.
Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
As far as I know we don't have any plans for any of those dates.
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
What is a Shinda?
I'm in San Diego, where is this "Shinda" taking place?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
quote: (For those new to the SoCal clump, a Shinda (pl. Shindae) is a SoCallian Hatrack get-together.)
First post in this thread.
Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
quote: (For those new to the SoCal clump, a Shinda (pl. Shindae) is a SoCallian Hatrack get-together.)
If it is at rivka's it will be somewhere in LA.
Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
Too slow!
Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
L.A. could be a little too far for me. Maybe next year?
If we do one next year, I might be able to host it.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mama Squirrel:
quote: (For those new to the SoCal clump, a Shinda (pl. Shindae) is a SoCallian Hatrack get-together.)
If it is at rivka's it will be somewhere in LA.
West L.A., to be somewhat more specific. Pico-Robertson area.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I know there are more of you than this!
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I'm here!
Oh, wait...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
We'd love to have you, quid. But if you're planning on walking, you might want to leave now.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I'd drown...
Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
I want a Shinda when I'm in SoCal for my brother's wedding in July. I demand cake and everything.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Cake! I want cake! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Primal, while it's hard for me to plan that far in advance, that sounds quite reasonable to me.
quid, so BAKE one!
Slacking SoCallians (those who have not yet posted in this thread), don't make me start putting SNs in the thread title . . .
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Yeah, yeah, already! Sheesh! Posted by Juliette (Member # 5484) on :
We aren't available either of the December dates but the January ones might work. We don't really know what our schedule will be like in January because Mike might be going to France for work - we don't know when. We are also planning on getting a puppy around then so that might get in the way of us being able to drive all the way to L.A. We would be very happy to host at our house but it may be too far for some to drive all the way to San Diego.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I'd be more than willing to drive to San Diego if it meant Alt could join us.
My sense of geography is absolutely dreadful, but isn't it about the same for some of y'all to drive to me or to San Diego?
*goes to consult with Google Maps*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Ok, scratch that. Quite a bit farther.
Regardless, if we're going to manage to get together, SOMEONE is going to have to drive a fair distance, neh? I can only speak for myself, but I'd be ok with being one of the someones. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Juliette, do you guys have any idea when Mike might know about January? Y'all are the ones I haven't seen for the longest . . .
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
I'm a newbie, so don't carry much weight, but I could potentially be available for the january-type dates. I'm sitting around in the south bay at the moment.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:I'm a newbie, so don't carry much weight
Pfft. I attended my first shinda a couple months after joining Hatrack, and had a great time, even though I wasn't able to stay long.
quote: but I could potentially be available for the january-type dates. I'm sitting around in the south bay at the moment.
January seems to be the current consensus. How would you feel about San Diego v. W.L.A.?
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
obviously LA is preferred, but SD is a potential as well
Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :
The way my company functions it's quite possible that I won't know whether or not I'm going until the day before. And, once there, it's actually likely that I won't know when I'm returning until the day before. We've had a number of "one-week visits" continue for over a month.
Having said that, they did give me over a month of notice that I might be going, which is a good sign that they're planning ahead this time, and the program I'd be going over there for is much less likely to keep us there long term. Still, I almost certainly won't know before the new year.
Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :
My brother is stationed in San Diego, but the wedding will be somewhere around LA, as the bride is from the County of Orange.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
So what do you suggest, saxy? We could pick a date, and tentatively make it at y'all's place, with mine as a fallback. Would that be ok?
Primal, O.C. is adjacent to L.A., but there are parts that are almost as far from me as San Diego is.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We can't do SD on a Sunday. It's just too much.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Ok, back to the drawing board . . .
Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
Maybe Alt can catch a ride with saxon and Juliette for a Sunday at rivka's in January?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
That could work. Good idea, Mama.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*hopeful bump*
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
<Still planning on being there, wherever and whenever it turns out to be.>
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I just realized that we are switching to 11 am church starting in Jan. So, when you add in choir practice, we won't be available until after 3. I'm not sure if I said that already. But 4-ish is probably the earliest we'd make it to rivka's.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*bump*
When are we doing this?
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Good question.
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
I'll try to keep an eye on this, it would be interesting to meet all you folks despite my newness Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
*Wished he still lived in SoCal*
I had fun the last time.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Just talked to rivka. She has no internet at home at the moment.
So*.
We are to choose a day and all that works for us and let her know, "preferably at least a week in advance if we want food."
First of all, we are most certainly not doing next Sunday at this point. I think Rivka's is the consensus right now, and she's still okay with doing it at her place.
So let's narrow it down to two choices: 21st or 28th. If you can't do either, please tell us when you can. We're probably looking at early evening (sometime between 4:30 and 5:30), if that works for everyone else.
State preference on date, time, and any conflicts. Thank you. Let's work this out so we can party!
We are doing something all day on the 20th, but won't be out late, just might have clingy kids 'cause they're not coming with us the day before, so we have a slight (very slight) preference for the 28th. (If the 21st is better for someone else, it will really be okay if we do that, we'll still make it.) Our only conflict is anything before 4 or a place other than a private home, as already stated. Okay, everyone, your turns!
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
I'd be up for either I believe.
Just a quick clarification from anyone who has done this before, is this generally something like an informal barbeque (i.e. I'd bring a bunch of shish-kebabs and/or pasta salad and/or tasty desert etc to munch/share) at someone's place (who actually has a place worthy of hosting a party).
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Since it's at rivka's, please don't bring any food or drink that's not certified kosher with a reputable kosher mark, in a sealed container. If you want to bring something, she can let you know what, where to get it, and whether something you want to bring is okay. (I'm bringing Martinelli's sparkling apple cider, which is certified kosher and contains neither meat nor dairy ingredients, and it will be in the sealed bottles, for instance.)
You don't need to bring anything; I'm sure a contribution would be welcome, but I guess my point is "it needs to be kosher, clear it with rivka first or bring something pareve in an original sealed container."
(If you DO want to bring something, here's a list of reliable kosher certs, I think the one that rivka has posted before.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Seriously, folks, input time.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
We have no preference and are good for either of the days listed, Lord willin' and the crick don't rise (Superstation threw up last night, but feels fine today). We just wanna see lots o' folks and celebratify. And while I love seeing rivka, the ketchups and the saxons (and Ladydove, of course, though I haven't seen her post here), it'd be really cool to see Grimace and/or Alt, too.
--Pop 'n' fam
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Awesome.
D'you know what I just remembered? The first time we met I told you next time I saw you I'd sing "In the Leafy Treetops" for you next time I saw you. And I learned it. And I saw you and didn't remember to sing it for you!
Remind me next time to sing it for you.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(If I don't get responses from others who have shown an interest in the next few days, I'll probably ask them via e-mail to come state their preferences. So if you don't want me sending you e-mails, better post! )
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Up! Up I say!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, we just found out that we have Stake Conference on the 28th. And I can't figure out yet what time that will be. But I think the 28th will still work, although the 21st I KNOW we have no other conflicts.
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Alas, I am fully booked for January; two birthdays, a trip to the snow and a play. I would love to see you all, so I'll keep looking to see if something gets planned for later in the year. If there is a Shinda sometime in early July or late August, I'd be happy to host and fire-up the water slide.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*makes note*
Plan... another... Shinda... this summer. WATER SLIDE, MEET LADYDOVE, FINALLY.
Got it!
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
ladydove has a waterslide? or do you just mean a slip-n-slide? eitherway it's awesometastic
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
It's a waterslide.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
E-mails have been sent. Hoping to hear from those who haven't given input on the time in the next day or so.
Posted by Juliette (Member # 5484) on :
kq, just got your email. Sorry, neither one of us check this site very often. Anyway, I think evening on a Sunday is a bit difficult for us coming all the way from San Diego. We also just got a puppy so we can't leave him for very long. I'll check with Mike to see what he thinks for sure but that's my initial answer. -Juliette
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
If we do it the 28th, we may be able to do it a little earlier-- 3-ish? Worst case, we do it at 3 and our family is a little late.
But we can only do that on the 28th, not the 21st.
Would that work for you?
Posted by Juliette (Member # 5484) on :
We could probably come earlier in the day (We'd probably want to leave by around 5 or 5:30 at the latest to get back to SD) but only if we can bring the puppy with us because he can't stay alone for more than 3 hours at a time. If we can't bring the pup then maybe one of us will come without the other. We'd like to see you all. kq - can you pass on the message to rivka that our puppy is very mellow and would probably be sleeping/lying around most of the time.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I will be happy to.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
She says bring the puppy along, that is fine with her.
So, it looks like we are on for the 28th at 3-ish (I'm sure rivka won't mind if you want to come a little earlier, if you need contact info for her please e-mail me.)
I will send out e-mails to everyone with Rivka's address and other relevant information as the time approaches.
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
email sent, I'm a little daunted from bringing anything terribly interesting in the way of food (afraid i'll mess up something in the Kosher category) so how's a couple of 2-liters of coke/sprite sound? I just feel bad not bringing anything, but don't want to tread on anyone's religion by bringing the wrong thing (such a canundrum)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I think a couple of 2-liters would be very appreciated. Just make sure they're kosher. Coke and Sprite both are (here's a list of other kosher soda.) You might be better off staying away from "flavored" varieties, though; I know some of them are dairy and I don't know what we'll be eating. My husband will love you forever if you bring Sprite, he loves Sprite. And since neither of us drink caffeine (him for cultural/religious/upbringing reasons, me because I'm nursing a baby) please don't be offended if you bring something with caffeine and we don't drink it. Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
see the trick with bringing caffinated drinks is that if no one else drinks them I'm happy because then it's more for me =p
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
There are plenty of caffeine-drinkers who will be there, so I'm sure you will get a run for your money on the Coke.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
[flyby just before leaving work]
Big thanks to kq for staying on top of this, and keeping me up-to-date!
My new modem came, so if I can get the darn thing set up, I may actually show up here on occasion!
A few things.
I'd actually like to call this for 1-ish, if that's ok with everyone. I realize the ketchups can't make it that early, but Shindae are always drop-in-whenever sorts of things. And especially with people coming from far, who have to leave early . . .
Bringing stuff. First of all, thanks. Definitely not necessary, but much appreciated. Most national brands of soda, potato chips (plain ones, at least), pretzels, etc. are kosher. Specify a brand and flavor, and I can confirm if it is (probably). As far as sodas, very few are dairy (the only ones I can think of are Coke Blak (which is nasty anyway) and I think one of the Cherry Vanilla mutations. Cherry Coke, Cherry Sprite, Wild Cherry Pepsi are all parve. Besides, no one but me will care anyway if it IS dairy, and I'll just drink something else -- so no biggie.
Oh, and raw fruits and veggies are kosher without any symbols stamped on 'em. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(As long as you don't cut them with your unkosher knife on your unkosher cutting board.)
And we may be able to make it as early as 1 or 1:30, I'm just not sure; it depends what time our SC ends up being. So 1-ish is fine with us. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
(Preferably not. However, if the knife and board are both used exclusively for fruits and veggies (which health regulations require for such places as supermarkets and such), it is probably not a problem.)
New modem came. Ironically, I don't need it. I just needed the transformer/power cord. gah!
Posted by Juliette (Member # 5484) on :
1-ish is better for us, Rivka. Are you sure it's okay to bring the pup? Everybody else, are you all okay with that? We don't want to be a burden at all.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Quite sure. Too bad my kids won't be around -- they would LOVE the puppy to death.
On second thought, maybe it's better this way. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm allergic to dogs, but as I mentioned before, I'll take my meds and be fine in an apartment that usually doesn't have them for a couple of hours.
Emma loves puppies (usually) although it sometimes takes her some getting used to them. Bridget doesn't like them as much but can usually get over it, especially if she's held, which she usually is anyway. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*bump*
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Are we supposed to post? We plan to come, though the number of us who are sick has been wavering between three and four, so there's always the chance of failure. All of our kids will love the puppy as far as we know -- nobody has shown allergic tendencies. Chances are we won't get there until around 2:00, I would guess, but we'll aim for "ASAP." Rivka (capitalized only because it begins the sentence), could you e-mail me with your address and/or directions, and maybe your phone number in case I don't have the current one?
--Pop
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Actually, could all those persons wishing such info please email me (address in profile) with the word "Shinda" in the subject? I'll send out a mass email.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Three emails received.
I think I should have more than that, shouldn't I? Even assuming that the ketchups recall where I live.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*bump*
Next week, people! Any last-minute joiners? I sent an e-mail to rivka about sending out info, you should all get something in the next few days.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yup, I'll send something out later today or sometime tomorrow.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
'Twas the plan before I got your email, actually. Great minds think alike, I guess.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Or birds of a feather flock together. Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :
Hey, kq, I thought I'd let you know that you won't have to worry about being around the puppy. We started our little guy in an obedience class this weekend and so he has to be there every Sunday for the next four weeks. Unfortunately that means Juliette also won't be making it to the party, but I'll still be there.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Awww, that's too bad! But thanks for letting me know, I won't have to take my allergy medicine beforehand (which gives me a dry mouth and hypes up the nursing baby when I take it.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Dude, rivka, I totally never saw your post asking for e-mails...
You have ours, right? Or should I e-mail you again?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Do you need directions?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
If you could just send your address it would be swell. I have it somewhere, but I'd rather not dig for it.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Not to bug you, but I still haven't got an e-mail with your address. If we could have it before Sunday it would be helpful, since we're leaving straight from church.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*nudge*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I sent it yesterday. Maybe your filter doesn't like me and thinks I'm spam?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Did you use my old e-mail?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Apparently. Now re-sent to the email in your profile.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I've been forgetting to ask this question for weeks. oops!
Any allergies or strong food dislikes? (I recall someone in La Familia de Moose y Squirrel doesn't like either cauliflower or broccoli. So no plans to serve either.) Any vegetarians?
I am currently planning to serve cold cuts, salads (none containing jello -- sorry), chips, and veggies. However, except for the latter two items (and drinks), those are changeable.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We're bringing sparkling cider (four bottles should do it, right?)
Jeff doesn't like cherries. I don't eat raw tomatoes (and I think one of the Moose clan doesn't, either, although I'm not sure.) As long as they're not mixed in I don't mind if you have them, of course (like, on a veggie tray is fine, but please don't put them in a salad if you want me to eat it. Unless they're whole cherry or grape tomatoes, which are easy to avoid and don't leak on other foods.) Jeff also dislikes sweet potatoes, but I have no clue how that would come into play. I am not a fan of bananas, but will eat them if they're in a fruit salad (and the kids love them.) I can't have CoolWhip (probably not a problem) or other non-dairy substitutes, so please warn me if there's one in something (it's a really weird newly developed allergy, sadly.) Oh, and I'm allergic to hazelnuts, too. Other than that, we eat most things.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Does "non-dairy substitutes" include soy and/or rice milk, or only the lovely chemical cocktail kinds?
The only other thing on that list that I was thinking of putting out is tomatoes, and they're little ones for a veggie plate. So shouldn't be a problem.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Soy and rice milk are fine. It's just the chemical ones that contain no food known to nature. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(I also don't eat sucralose/Splenda, which tastes like burnt rubber to me, but I doubt you are planning on that, either.)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Nope. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*bump, just in case anyone wants to come last minute or the Meeses want to answer the question*
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Everyone has directions, right?
Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
Pop doesn't like cauliflower. We all like broccoli if it's cooked (some of us might eat it raw). Mooselet and Superstation will eat all cherry or grape tomatoes in sight! Superstation can't have anything with raw egg in it. Other than that I think we are good.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Ok, no raw eggs. That rules out precisely nothing I was planning on. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, rivka, I don't eat raw eggs, either. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Funny thing. Me either.
The rain (which is supposed to get progressively lighter through tomorrow afternoon) isn't going to keep any of y'all away, is it?
Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :
I had a really nice time, everyone. Thanks for letting me know about it. So will anyone be posting pictures?
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Glad to see you made it home safe. Thanks for making the drive!
And thanks to everyone for coming.
The only pictures I have are of the cake . . . and I haven't figured out the whole getting-pictures-from-cell-phone-elsewhere thing.
I think kq took a bunch of pics, and also Mama Squirrel. I wanna see 'em too, please. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
kq fell asleep in the car and was led in to collapse in bed, waking up to remove items of clothing periodically. She just woke up to brush her teeth and potty and things and then is going back to bed. Pics will be posted tomorrow.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
But she managed to post at 2 am? *laugh*
Hope you got a good night's sleep. Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
and they say kq has a "normal" sleep schedule... =p
pretty much ditto on what saxon75 said, it was a very nice time, and thanks for being so friendly and welcoming to a newcomer. And now I feel all proud that PapaMoose declared me real since I held a squoose (pardon my probable misspelling and/or mis-naming of the little one).
also, thanks again to Noemon for being such a nice guy and providing us with a very hatrack-y cake despite his being thousands of miles away Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Hey! It took at least two of us to declare you real (and I think I happened to "declare" it before Pop did).
And you spelled Squoose exactly right. Watching him and Her Royal Heinzness try to eat each other's noses was wonderful dinner theater. Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
true true, Rivka did state it first, but I have to think Moose's criteria were a little more stringent. I'm pretty sure you declared me real before I even walked through the door, wheras I had to hold a child before Senor Moose would pass judgement.
And yes, I think the infant attempted-gnaw-fest was arguably the highlight of the afternoon, potentially followed by "That's what I do." ahh, the joy of little children...
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Your welcome, Grimace. Glad it was tasty!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I think "Hello, Jake. Thank you for the cake!" was at least on the level of "That's what I do!"
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(And I am thinking of recording One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish with a bell or something for a "turn the page" noise and making it available through the Reading Aloud Club so Papa Moose never has to read it again if he doesn't want to, since I think his boys liked hearing me read it. Not to mention for my own sake.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I can't find the thingy that the memory card goes in to upload the photos. So photos will have to wait until KPC gets home and tells me where in the heck it is.
Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :
for all those who care to know, kq definately had the most passionate/animate reading of the book that I've ever heard, and was keeping 3 children and 7 adults more or less rapt through the entire thing. So this recording idea could be a real boon
and to be fair, the little ones may have been rapt too, I can't recall whether they were paying attention or just trying to eat each other at the time.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
They looked up once in a while. Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :
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Somehow, this has never been mentioned before.
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If we could have it before Sunday it would be helpful, since we're leaving straight from church.
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I can't find the thingy that the memory card goes in to upload the photos. So photos will have to wait until KPC gets home and tells me where in the heck it is.