© 2000 Lucianne.com Media Inc. Roundtable 3 Lucianne.com, by LComStaff and Igor and Oblio, too ! Original Article Posted By:thestaffGenie, 12/23/2001 3:52:52 AM THERE'S A PARTY GOING ON! Welcome to the Ldot Virtual Christmas Party. Right behind the Weekend Roundtable link you can find all your Ldot friends. Igor is at the bar, right under the Bill and Hill dart board and will serve you any adult beverage you desire. That's Oblio at the piano. The Staff Genie has the song sheets for carols and Staff Mouser will take your food offering. Pull up a keyboard and tell us about yourself. Here's one party where people really want to hear about you. Stay as long as you like and help us celebrate our third Christmas as the best, most addictive and determined interactive conservative news forum on the Web. Merry Christmas and the deepest of gratitude from us all to all of you for making us what we are. -Lucianne, Amy, Hilary, Jason, Igor, Oblio, and Staff Cat, the Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Comments: Reply 1 - Posted by: Tygerlily, 12/23/2001 4:09:58 AM All right since it is 1am where I am I brought you guys from the other time Zones some morning food so you got Lots of energy to keep partying. Waffles, a big bowl of Berries and Whipping Crème, bacon, country Sausage and my biggest Skillet full of Huevos Rancheros. Sorry no Krispy Kremes as I am an Oregonian and they have not yet found their way to our state. I am also armed with Mom's BIG coffee Carafe with enough Christmas Blend Coffee for an Army and another with Tea for the tea drinkers. BTW I hope everyone is drinking plenty of water there will be no dehydration allowed. Bigrealcat and all the kitties look what I got for you. A nice dish of cream with a side of Chicken livers. Reply 2 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 4:21:32 AM Tygerlily< I've looked in your bag, but I can't find the hazelnuts. I loooove hazelnuts. back to sleep. I'd like to stay up and talk with you, but I am seeing two of you. Reply 3 - Posted by: deedles, 12/23/2001 6:02:40 AM Good morning everyone! Since I left the party early, I feel great this morning. Don't worry, I checked in every once in a while to make sure you were all behaving.(?) What a wonderful, prolific bunch of writers we have on this forum. Lucianne should sign some of you up to write books. I'm not as good with words, but I sure enjoy what others write. Time to get ready for Church. We'll have a great time celebrating the Reason for the Season! Love ya all, check back later. Reply 4 - Posted by: Joycie, 12/23/2001 6:25:17 AM Tom Badham Reply 214 Thread II - Yes, please recite 'The Cremation of Sam McGee.' I love it - but it is rather long. Will that be a problem? Reply 5 - Posted by: TheMotherCO , 12/23/2001 6:56:05 AM Joycie, that sounds pretty morbid for Christmas. Don't you know anything Christmasy and happy? lol We all need cheering up after a little (lot of) indulgence. I want to make the bourbon steak and get it in the crock pot early this AM. Sounded so good. Reply 6 - Posted by: Embee, 12/23/2001 6:58:37 AM Whew... I just had to hit the bed early, and it seems I missed some action! WillRogers, your boots are DIVINE, and I did NOT mistake you for that cretin, James Carville! Never! YOU are a fine gentleman of comely looks who could charm a lady out of her feather boa, while Snake Eyes makes me want to join the NOW gang and turn off men forever, perish the thought!! I'm going to make a Krispy Kreme run... anything else I can fetch? Shall I get the hazelnuts, Jelyho? No, I simply REFUSE to hit Starbucks. Sorry, Darling. Can't handle the NYT crowd this early in the morning. I found my Minnie Pearl hat and just HAD to wear it with my Gone With the Wind green curtain dress. Don't you think it adds just a touch of whimsy? Mr. Embee thinks it is just a bit sexy and flirty. Of course, EVERYTHING is flirty to him, so would someone please lock all the dark closets? HAHAHAHAH MrsM, what so you think.. the dangling rhinestones or lighted Christmas ball earrings? Does the price tag on the hat overpower the earrings? Mr. Embee is no help. He thinks more is better, and we ALL know that is tacky!! Lucianne, the food is just divine! You throw SOME party, girl! I see Carville finally left, thank goodness. Not wanting to be ugly on a Sunday morning, but HOW does dear Mary BEAR to bear children with that scalawag??? Isn't she deathly afraid they might turn out like HIM? Oh, the pain of it all!! OK, I'm off to Krispy Kreme, then I want to go to a very lively church. Since I've only been to NY twice, could someone direct me? I suppose I might be a bit overdressed for an Episcopal church, so maybe it had better be a Church of God in Christ. I am in the mood for some very loud praise music and very wonderful hats. Directions, please! Anyone care to join me? Reply 7 - Posted by: kSheehan, 12/23/2001 7:23:40 AM MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !! Kerry Reply 8 - Posted by: Jeff, 12/23/2001 7:38:44 AM Good Morning! When we were asked to take a walk yesterday, I got lost. I'm not from here. I ended up spending the night at a mission in Jersey. Reply 9 - Posted by: Joycie, 12/23/2001 7:49:32 AM TheMotherCo - Tom Badham should recite the poem wearing a red flannel plaid shirt, worn blue jeans, and cowboy boots - he's a truck driver, after all. Sam McGee wasn't actually cremated, so it isn't morbid at all. Just entertaining. Reply 10 - Posted by: patriot in texas, 12/23/2001 7:50:50 AM Well come in Jeff and warm your cold bones by the fire cracklin'. The smell of home grown pig, smoked hamhocks, warming up in the bean pot ... ahhh just dumped the onions and garlic in. It's all sizzling and smelling so good. The best incense ... but we still have candles going ...to soften those rough edges... Faroy II, Harvest Spice and yes Vanilla strewn thru the house. The bell chimes all different octaves are doing their part outside... how cozy .. We had some true bells of the ball last night... maybe they will want a bloody mary... with that stick of celery heart when they get up... what imaginations it is delightful. Reply 11 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 7:54:06 AM Jeff, I don't want to alarm you, but do you still have your wallet? jelyho....jelyho....It's time to get up off the floor. You look very cozy underneath that pile of coats, but SFC L almost stepped on you when he was doing his rendition of "Winter Wonderland." Do you feel well enough to eat breakfast or would you just like a cup of Tygerlily's Christmas Blend coffee? MotherCo -- bourbon steak? Mmmm! We need something decent after all this party food we've been scarfing down. TomBadham, "Thunder Road" was wonderful! I personally think you bear a remarkable resemblance to Robert Mitchum. SFC L, thank you for dealing with Clinton. Did you stuff him in a dumpster or just leave him lying on the ground to get rolled? Gotta go up and get ready for Mass. Thad and I are looking forward to seeing the city by daylight today. I...uhhh...hope we don't see that nice mounted police officer and his trusty steed. We thought we'd go to Ground Zero afterwards. Any fellow Catholics want to come along? Can you be ready to leave in an hour? Here's a cheerful song for you all to listen to as the party gets moving this morning: /Johnny Mathis singing "Sleigh Ride"/ Reply 12 - Posted by: Rocki, 12/23/2001 7:58:48 AM Click the picture for I'll Be Home For Christmas. Reply 13 - Posted by: lionesse, 12/23/2001 8:10:04 AM WHAT a lovely party...Dungeoness crab, lashings of champagne, all these beautiful and smart people... I am up early this morning taking orders for omelets, eggs & bacon, before I have to go to church.... Reply 14 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 8:30:34 AM We're about ready to leave and go to St. Patrick's Cathedral for Mass and then a somber virtual trip to Ground Zero, courtesy of New York's finest, to say a prayer. Those of us from out-of-town won't truly be able to comprehend the devastation until then. If you want to go with us, just click! It's so much easier than trying to hail a cab. Reply 15 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 8:43:15 AM Or some of you might prefer to go to St. Patrick's this way. Whether you go with us or take another route, it is assured that the doors will always be open! That's an admirable policy. I can hardly wait to see it! It will be much different than our home church, which seats 300. Well, if you're all ready to leave, we'd better get going so that we can be at Mass by 90. Reply 16 - Posted by: Lawsy0, 12/23/2001 8:51:40 AM Everybody UP! I've brought along some old favorites from the sunny south. Here is some spiced round and corn light bread. Got time for a tale of the first time we met our cousin's new husband? He was Jewish (raised in an observant home, but got away from it in the Army). Anyway, we little Presbys had never had prayer before dinner with a person of another faith so we watched him closely to see if he crossed himself or something. When Dad explained that Spiced Round was merely a beef roast that had been shot through with pork fat, our new cousin bowed his head and said this prayer: Lord, please understand when I partake of this food because as you can see these Gentiles are trying to trick your humble servant. Then he grinned the biggest, sweetest grin I'd ever seen as he carefully separated all the white squares from the spiced beef. Tennessee Country ham and red-eye gravy for these here beaten biscuits, anyone? One aunt poured a little Gentleman Jack in her red-eye gravey to make it carmelize a little quicker. This precious member of our family made Christmas special for us for many more years. My family is all rather short and he was the first family member who was over 6 feet tall. Heavens, how I loved that man and strange as it seems, God gave me another precious Jewish man to share Christmas with. So set 'em up Igor. I need a little something to get over the joyful tears. Reply 17 - Posted by: Rocki, 12/23/2001 8:54:26 AM I forgot to say hello to the wonderful KSheehan - Merry Christmas to you and good to see you posting. Reply 18 - Posted by: westernskies, 12/23/2001 9:27:24 AM Will...How in the world did a charming and witty fellow like you ever stay single for a moment? ..and it's rumored you're a good dancer too...Better watch your step here, there are a lot of single gals (some of them sleeping it off on the floor) Oh, if I were just able to keep this dress up and all that food down we would trip the light fantastic Reply 19 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 9:28:29 AM DeeDee here... Hey! What's the big deal? When Mom said that she was bringing us to the Big Apple, we were pretty excited. A big orchard! All of us girls had a long talk on the ride down, imagining that our favorite apples were on hundreds, maybe THOUSANDS, of trees, all for the taking! Well, where in the hell are the damn apples?? And how come we're stuck in some concrete room with no windows? Waaaa I wanna go home! To make matters worse, Betty is in heat and she kept the rest of us up all night cryin' for Willie. And now we're really mad too! We thought Mom gave us PRETTY names and then, last night, we found out who, and why, she named us! Micki's gonna have alot of 'splaining to do to Mom, cuz SHE'S the one who spilled the beans! She came up to each one of us and hugged our necks and kissed us and cried a little bit too. "Oh, you poor Maxine. You're such a pretty girl. It was so mean of Caprine to name you after that horrible Maxine Waters. But I wuv you. And Betty Curry...you poor wittle sweetie. How could Caprine name you after that slut-enabler? Oh, Cokie...oh, Tipper...on Louise, on Candy, on Pamela and Patsy...now, up away, Rosa and Hillary and Carrie and Madeline...hey...is that a song? C'mon, you sweet girls...we made a song! But, first, let me tell you about your crummy namesakes..." Well!!! We're ready to revolt!! How could she?? And here we've been working so hard to get the dance routine ready for HER friends.....waaaaaaa I wanna go home!! But, hmmmm...who's that pretty lady with the Minnie Pearl hat and are those real flowers? I'd better go check.... Reply 20 - Posted by: Acadienne, 12/23/2001 9:49:56 AM Mornin', y'all! Just popped in to do a sobriety check before I continue with my Christmas baking. You-all failed - yep - all of you. (In Southernspeak, y'all is singular, you-all is plural!) I've already got the Pecan Tassies and turtle cookies covered, and just have to do the Praline cookies and mincemeat tart shells. And, since y'all scarfed up all the stuff I brought yesterday, I'll whip up a simple little batch of cocktail meatballs from Sam's in a sauce of grape jam and bought bar-b-q sauce. The more sophisticated among you will scoff at the contents, while the rest of us naifs will be lapping it up, and rejoicing that there will be more for us to enjoy. So, there! Since I've worn my Grinch jammies for two days, now, I haven't the slightest idea what I'll select from my extensive wardrobe that will be festive enough, and understated at the same time. (Don't want to make a spectacle of myself, or to one-up anybody. However, it'll be hard to one-up a bridal gown or a fur-trimmed muumuu.) Sometimes, I really envy men; almost anything they wear is appropriate for SOME occassion! (Well, the sequined loincloth WAS a stretch, but...) Well, tata, you-all. While you're here enjoying yourselves, think of me at home, slaving over a moderate oven to bring more goodies for y'all to enjoy later. Reply 21 - Posted by: mobyclik, 12/23/2001 9:52:26 AM Whew!!! Whudda night!!! I'm hoping my other eye will pop open some time this morning. BTW, Mzzz Lucianne, who was that sneaky lookin' couple putting the silverware and candlesticks in their clothing last night? I think the one in the black pantsuit rolled some of your artwork around her ankles, they looked awful big. And that guy with the bulbous nose kept looking behind all the pictures on the walls. Do you have a safe here? Better check it out. Hey everhopeful, I gathered up a bunch of your fruitcakes last night and tossed them out the window to some homeless types. Amazing how much speed they can gather dropping 70 stories. Wonder if a 100 mph fruitcake hurts when it hits you on the noggin? Oh well, I'll ask those guys when they come to. Who brought those fuzzy chicken wings? Oooohhhh!! Back to the rooftop vomit corner for me. Humfffppp... Reply 22 - Posted by: Loretta, 12/23/2001 10:07:58 AM Merry Christmas Kerry!! Thanks for sharing Christmas by the pool--wish I was somwhere warm. Rocki, Another great picture with music. Reply 23 - Posted by: Tanstaafl, 12/23/2001 10:13:27 AM MousyMick, visited the FDNY site. Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks. Reply 24 - Posted by: bigrealcat, 12/23/2001 10:23:32 AM now im a really really really big big big big big real cat bigbad bigbad bigbad wolf says we cant go back to the party till i clean the kitchen and hes even got some mini scratchy pads and sponges so i wont have to lick lick lick lick lick everything clean the way i cleaned the bath room but i dont think i could eat any more anyway but maybe later Reply 25 - Posted by: bean, 12/23/2001 10:26:09 AM good Morning everyone! I did St. Pats and Ground Zero yesterday and lit a candle and said a prayer...at our house it is not Christmas until we see the tree and visit St. Pats, glad the Lucianne crowd is on board this morning! To Embee... Love the party scene but have to say we did our Starbucks/ Krispy Kreme run this morning inspite of the NY Times crowd...I am addicted! A little hung over this morning from my virtual cosmopolitan last night! Reply 26 - Posted by: Theodore, 12/23/2001 10:29:46 AM May I take this opportunity to wish each of you a Joyous Christmas and a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous New Year. Let us pledge to make it a year when we are more mindful of others, more aware of the blessings we have in this great country, and more protective than ever of our freedoms. Each of you feels like a friend, having brought me many laughs, much food for thought and many insights since I found this site early in 2001. God bless you every one. Reply 27 - Posted by: Embee, 12/23/2001 10:49:07 AM You sweet little Dee Dee, just come on over here and have these flowers! Harrumphhhh!! Seems my gracious cousins north of the Mason-Dixon line STILL have no appreciation of the fine art of Sunday-go-to-church-dressing, so you may as well enjoy the fruits of my closet pickings!! To the rest of the Goat Clan, I think your names are wonderful! Now that we can think of YOU when we hear those names, rather than THAT group of swine (apologies to all genteel pigs and hogs), Mama did a good service to all. So go give Mama a nice group hug and some sweet bleats while you eat these nice flowers. As the benevolent Arab in the group, I am serving backlava and strong Arabic coffee. Now, no harsh comments, given the current conditions "over there". SOME of us are simply delightful. Later today, after all hangovers are gone, there will be kibby, tabouli, grape leaves, rolled cabbage and roasted legs of lamb for all. Mr. Embee will be carving. Make sure to introduce yourselves to him! He's a former Marine, so he will be especially pleased to hear from our military members. I'm off to change out of my green velvet dress into something more New York-y, though I have no idea what THAT means. Let's see, I have fuzzy slippers, University of Florida flannel sweats, jeans, a turquoise sweater with red hair dye stains, a fucshia sweater, a red, white and blue sweater and more jeans. Does anything sound New York-y enough? I also have my royal blue satin highschool prom gown and 4" sequin heels, but I thought I would save that for tonight. Better stick to the UF sweatshirt and jeans, or Mr. Embee won't be able to concentrate on carving that lamb. Fucshia just drives him nuts! Be warned, ladies!! Reply 28 - Posted by: rabid_raptor, 12/23/2001 11:01:36 AM Wow! What a party! Man, it looks like I missed a lot of fun already! Uhhhhh... what's with all the formal wear? I thought Hawaiian shirts were the order of the day. Oh, well, I think we'll all mesh well despite the dress code. Hey, Igor... where do you want this keg? Do you mind if I try one of those 'Cabo Wabo' Tequila shots? Reply 29 - Posted by: Jeff, 12/23/2001 11:09:15 AM I'm showered and shaved now. I needed a sandblaster for my teeth. (you thought the only fuzz around was on slippers and chicken wings) As for my wallet, I have it, only empty. I'm heading for the buffet table. Day old donuts and weak coffee don't cut it. Would someone please answer the damn phone?! Reply 30 - Posted by: Unclearn, 12/23/2001 11:17:18 AM This for all you Ldotters who served in battles past and to hose new young Ldotter now serving to keep us free. I had to send this peom out again to remind us of this time of year not to forget the grunts serving in Afghanistan while we party on. Christmas Poem 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING ON THE MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, AND ON THE WALL PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBERING THOUGHT CAME TO MY MIND. FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, SO DARK AND SO DREARY, THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, NOW I COULD SEE CLEARLY. THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE, CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED? I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT. SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE, ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY. THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, 'SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS.' THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND SOON DRIFTED TO SLEEP, I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP. I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL, AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD EVENING'S CHILL. I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT. THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.' ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. 'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.' This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. The following is his request. I think it is reasonable Please. Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our U.S. servicemen and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small part to plant this small seed. Reply 31 - Posted by: HILLARY CLINTON IS WHITETRASH, 12/23/2001 11:25:07 AM merry christmas to all Reply 32 - Posted by: shurnuff, 12/23/2001 11:29:01 AM Well, I am just soooooooo embarrassed.... who was it who told me this was a "come as you are party?" Here I am in my jammies with my nightcap (the clothing kind) on, and everyone here is soooooo beautifully adorned.... I must go change.... ..... don't do anything until I get back wearing my gold lame' evening dress..... see you later...... Reply 33 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 11:34:13 AM I'm up, I'm up. Nothing like a good stretch out on the floor to put the back into shape. I do recommend the floor to you. During the night someone has been painting (I think it was bigrealcat--we should check his paws) and now Ms. Lucianne has a beatiful mural. At first, I thought it was a herd of horses running across the prairie. But, with the glasses on, I can see that it is a herd of elephants with scores of good republican candidates on the way to congress. I think it is wonderful! Reply 34 - Posted by: Bluebonnet, 12/23/2001 11:37:51 AM Hi, Kerry! Loved the "Texas Snowman!" At least he wasn't made of tumbleweeds. Have a wonderful Christmas!!! And say howdy to your mom, Amy, too!!! Reply 35 - Posted by: TheMotherCO , 12/23/2001 11:38:23 AM Rocki, that music was spectacular as well as the lovely little house. Sounded like a concert pianist to me. Good to see Kerry on line again, have missed her. BTW, no tossing away fruitcakes, I love fruitcake - well, some of them anyway. Yummers!! I supppose I'd better look like getting busy - have to get to cooking. One more Christmas present to pick up. sigh Joycie, that doesn't sound as bad as the title implies. Speak on! Reply 36 - Posted by: ragu, 12/23/2001 11:41:52 AM Dropped by to wish all LDoters and staff a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year! Also, a very big thank you to the LDot staff for having this site. Reply 37 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 11:44:18 AM I LOVE the *Cremation of Sam McGee* Recite on, sir. (besides, me toes are cold.) Reply 38 - Posted by: Jeff, 12/23/2001 11:56:44 AM Sooner, I'm ready to accompany you on the piano. Maybe something in the vein of 'Is That All There Is?' I played 'It's Three O'clock In The Morning' last night until I was blue in the face... Oh wait, the color was a result of exposure. Reply 39 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 12:12:01 PM awwww Rocki...that music made me soooo relaxed. Just beautiful...Himself and I sat here, in silence, and just took every note in. Thank you, sweetie. Nice to see Kerry! Huevos Rancheros?!? Bless your heart, Tygerlily. Just what 'the doctor ordered'! Sorry we're late this morning, but we had to get our dose of weekly outrage via the Sunday a.m. talking heads. Quote of the week (IMHO)...Geo. Will, comparing clinton's ego to the Grand Canyon "breathtaking in its breadth and width". LOLOL And even MORE priceless was george stepnfetchit talking about clinton's 2 hr. hostage session AS IF it was rational. Poor george. Sounds like marriage hasn't done anything of significance for his tiny grey cells. Gotta scoot. Himself has promised me a carriage ride (awwww romantic at his age...will wonders never cease?). But when I get back, I have to find Embee...does anyone know if she made that delicious baklava? And grape leaves...here I thought their only good use was wrapping fresh little rounds of chevre! We've gotta talk, girlfriend! And Lawsy and Sooner...hey you butterflies! Haven't had two minutes with either one of you and I wanna chat! Reply 40 - Posted by: Embee, 12/23/2001 12:36:49 PM Baklava is on the coffee table, Caprine, Dear. Must hide it from your sweet goats!! Did place some nice nasturtiums next to the plate for Miss Dee Dee and the rest though. Brought some homemade youghurt to spoon over the stuffed (lamb and rice) grape leaves. Try it... to die for! Must sample my chick pea, tomato and green onion salad. I caught John Sununu snooping outside. Told him, in no uncertain terms, that he was most unwelcome. Seems PIAPS was flapping her jaw about all the good eats and he thought he might have a morsel or two. I set him straight post haste! In the spirit of the season, I am leaving my Minnie Pearl hat on the foyer table for Miss Dee Dee. Wear it in good health, Sweetie. Reply 41 - Posted by: Tom Badham, 12/23/2001 12:51:20 PM Whaack!! Gahhh!!! PToooIE!! I need some coffee!! Intraveneous if possible. Something to nibble on. Very light like eggs, sauage, krispie kremes, melon balls, a quart of orange juice. I'm not a big drinker, but how did an honest tech writer like me get in such shape!! What is growing on my teeth??!! Okay, I'm sure there's an explanation for my apprearance. I'd better start at the beginning. I remember singing last night with a couple of beautiful ladies. Seems we had to hold on to each other pretty tightly, but we got through the song. Then I remember a very tall blonde beautiful woman picking me up and carrying me to the cloak room. She might not have been that tall, I could have been on my knees doing my Tattoo from Fantasy Island imitation, though. She laid me down, kissed me sweetly on the cheek and I must have zonked right out. Okay, this morning, err, is it morning?? Well, anyway, when conciousness returned, I opened an eye and what did appear right before it, but the south end of a north pointing kitty. AAccckkkk! Even kitty proctologists don't want to study things at that close a range! Okay, I was a bit startled and jangled, so I hollared a bit. I had been covered with my brown leather flight jacket, which the cat was sleeping on. The cat tried to take off, paws couldn't get traction, so it was like a car on ice with its wheels furiously spinning, but not getting anywhere quickly. Then the cat made it to the edge of the jacket, got traction and my holler turned into a scream!! Somebody had removed my work boots and blue jeans!!! Thank goodness the kitty missed the important really tender parts!! Anyway, the bleeding has mostly stopped now. I couldn't find my blue jeans, but did find this muu muu. So, here I am, leather jacket and muu muu in my sock feet with bandages. Let me get some norishment, find my most excellent chorus from last night, and we'll have the declamation of "The Cremation of Sam Magee". Do you all really think I look like Robert Mitchum with a southern accent? Except for the cat accident, this could be heaven. Reply 42 - Posted by: JER, 12/23/2001 12:56:24 PM Sure is good to be in here where it is all warm and cozy - what with the fire roaring in the fireplace and all. Outside in Central Ohio is grey, dreary and wet, wet, wet. Wouldn't be surprised if we have a wet Christmas instead of a white Christmas this year. Looks like everyone has had a great time - some of you look a bit ragged around the edges, however... a bit too much celebrating? Hmmm? And, when is Applepie going to make it out of the darkroom? I want to see the pictures! You don't suppose she has someone in there with her, do you? Maybe we should check up on all the guys.... Going to make some fudge - would bring it to the party, but you all scarfed up the mint brownies yesterday and I didn't have any left for the family. I mean, it's not like we have a shortage of food or anything... Party on - will pop in again later just to see how we're all holding up. What a party!! Reply 43 - Posted by: Sooner, 12/23/2001 12:57:06 PM Good Noon, Fellow Partiers, Like Caprine, I had to watch the Sunday shows so I could check up on the enemy. I've interspersed responding to the articles on the home page I'm wonderig why I had to remove my darling brown suede shoes at both Hobby and Will Rogers airports when this guy walked through with a fuse hanging ot of his shoe. Oh well, here's my breakfast casserole which I made up before the party as it has to be refrigerated over night. Igor, I'll have a virgin Bloody Mary, as I still have cooking to do. Caprine, I don't blame your goats for rebelling. I predict that no girl child in this country will be named Hillary for a hundred years hence. Or, Chelsea for that matter I went down to Ground Zero after I left the party. Maureen Doud was standing there in a full length Lynx coat asking questions. "Do you prefer Godiva chocolates over Nestle's?" she asked me. I just gave her my look and headed over to Prada.. It is NOT Neiman-Marcus! I was so pleased that my brother Will Rogers showed up. I called him long-distance and said, "Look, I registered you on Lucianne, we're having a virtual party, so get on the net and meet some gorgeous women. HE DOES NOT HAVE GOLD TEETH! He's winsome and cute! Jeff, I've got my smoky June Christie voice back so I'd like to sing "When the World Was Young" although I won't sit on the piano since I see that Jonah's photograph is intact.. Later, I may do my Peggy Lee version of "Fever". Enjoy the casserole! Check ya' later. . Reply 44 - Posted by: Jeff, 12/23/2001 12:57:43 PM Hey Igor, keep 'em coming! Reply 45 - Posted by: Jeff, 12/23/2001 1:05:10 PM Also, Meet The Press was the best ever today. Reply 46 - Posted by: Jeff, 12/23/2001 1:22:04 PM PRESENTING! Sooner and her rendition of When the World Was Young for your dancing and listening pleasure. Ladies and gentlemen, Sooner!... Reply 47 - Posted by: patriot in texas, 12/23/2001 1:32:17 PM I see we have a close-knit group.. enjoy yourselves. Some old friends are coming over with their guitars.. Bye and Merry Christmas! Reply 48 - Posted by: Still Penney, 12/23/2001 1:40:53 PM Dee Dee looks sooo happy. Is she a unicorn goat? {;> She is VERY pretty! Well, I sampled each variety of party mix last night and, although they were all delicious, I still prefer the original recipe. I guess I'm just conservative through & through! LOL!!! Hubby enjoyed watching the Raiders & Titans in the virtual den at the party last night, and is now settled in again for the Chiefs'/Chargers game! ...You KNOW how faithful Chiefs fans are!!! "Hope springs eternal!" LOL!!! What's for, 'din-din?' Reply 49 - Posted by: Chris in Fl, 12/23/2001 1:53:07 PM I am so glad that the Lucianne Christmas Party has afforded me the opportunity to wear this lovely past bridesmaid's dress...I was the world's oldest bridesmaid and the bride assured me that the $250 dress could be worn over and over again...don't you love the maroonish color and the stunning rhinestone belt. And don't you like how the shoes match the dress perfectly. They were just $79...a real steal!Might I add, the dress has outlasted the marriage. Got Transiberian Christmas playing in the background (really it's tv football, but this is virtual). Just had to stop by and wish everyone at Lucianne.com and all her brilliant, witty minions' a very Joyous Holiday Season. Now if Caprine's goats would just do their routine soon before I get too loosey goosey and join them onstage! God Bless our President, his advisors and the USA. Reply 50 - Posted by: Tom Badham, 12/23/2001 2:00:27 PM Ladies, tuck up close, ahh, that's better. Are we ready with musical instrument accompaniment? Ready for the Cremation of Sam Magee by Robert Service. Just chime right in with the chorus. Chorus: There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold; The Artic trails have their secret tales That would make your blood run cold; The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, But the queerest they ever did see Was that night on the marge of Lake Labarge I cremated Sam McGee Now Sam McGee was from Tennessee, where the cotton blooms and blows. Why he left his home in the South to roam 'round the Pole, God only knows. Hewas always cold, but the land of gold seemed to hold him like a spell; Though he'd often say in his homey way that, "he'd sooner live in hell." Chorus On a Christmas Day we were mushing our way over the Dawson trail. Talk of your cold! through the parka's fold it stabbed like a driven nail. If our eyes we'd close, then the lashes froze till sometimes we couldn't see; It wasn't much fun, but the only one to whimper was Sam McGee. Chorus And that very night, as we lay packed tight in our robes beneath the snow, And the dogs were fed, and the stars o'erhead were dancing heel and toe, He turned to me, and "Cap," says he, "I'll cash in this , I guess; And if I do, I'm asking that you won't refuse my last request." Chorus Well, he seemed so low that I couldn't say no; the he says with a sort of moan; "It's the cursed cold, and it's got right hold till I'm chilled clean through to the bone. Yet 'taint being dead--it's my awful dread of the icy grave that pains; So I want you to swear that, foul or fair, you'll cremate my last remains." Chorus A pal's last need is a thing to heed, so I swore I would not fail; And we started on at the streak of dawn, but God! he looked ghastly pale. He crouched on the sleigh, and he raved all day of his home in Tennessee; And before nightfall a corpse was all that was left of Sam McGee. Chorus There wasn't a breath in that land of death, and I hurried, horror-driven, With a corpse half hid that I couldn't get rid, because of a promise given; It was lashed to the sleigh, and it seemed to say: "You may tax your brawn and brains, But you promised true, and it's up to you to creamate those last remains." Chorus Now a promise made is a debt unpaid, and the trail has its own stern code. In the days to come, though my lips were dumb, in my heart how I cursed that load. In the long, long night, by the lone firelight, while the huskies, round in a ring, Howled out their woes in the homeless snows-- O God! how I loathed the thing. Chorus And every day that quiet clay seemed to heavy and heavyier grow; And on I went, though the dogs were spent and the grub was getting low; The trail was bad, and I felt half mad, but I swore I would not give in; And I'd often sing to the hateful thing, and it hearkened with a grin. Chorus Till I came to the marge of Lake Lebarge, and a derelict there lay; It was jammed in the ice, but I saw in a trice it was called the "Alice May." And I looked at it, and I thought a bit, and I looked at my frozen chum; Then "Here," said I, with a sudden cry, "is my cre-ma-tor-eum." Chorus Some planks I tore from the cabin floor, and I lit the boiler fire; Some coal I found that lying around, and I heaped the fuel higher; The flames just soared, and the furnace roared--such a blaze you seldom see; And I burrowed a hole in the glowing coal, and I stuffed in Sam McGee. Chorus Then I made a hike, for I didn't like to hear him sizzle so; And the heavens scowled and the huskies howled, and the wind began to blow. It was icy cold, but the hot sweat rolled down my cheeks, and I don't know why; And the greasy smoke in tan inky cloak went streaking down the sky. Chorus I do not know how long in the snow I wrestled wth grisly fear; But the stars came out and they danced about ere again I ventured near; I was sick with dread, but I bravely said; "I'll just take a peep inside. I guess he's cooked, and it's time I looked"; . . . then the door I opened wide. Chorus And there sat Sam, looking cool and calm, in the heart of the furnace roar; And he wore a smile you could see a mile, and he said: "Please close that door. It's fine in here, but I greatly fear you'll let in the cold and storm-- Since I left Plumtree, down in Tennessee, it's the first time I've been warm." Reply 51 - Posted by: Sooner, 12/23/2001 2:05:00 PM Oh, Jeff, my Rennaisance Man, you came through for me. It's sort of a sad song but it's all about memories of being young like our country was before 9-11. Could we do "MacArthur Park" later? Oh, Mousey, your macaroni necklace brings back such memories! For years, a high-heel shoe sat on my dresser. It was covered with numerous patterns of pasta and sprayed gold. It sat next to an egg carton, colored with some sort pf pigment that bled into the oak. Well,, yes I kept my ear-rings in there. Who can rebuke a teacher who spent her own money so that one's children could create such atrocities? Where are these creations now? Saved in labeled boxes of school papers, report cards, letters from Boy Scout Camp, their Baby Books, saved baby teeth which the Tooth Fairy put in little vials, and all their grade school creations including a bird scupture that looks rather phallic. I'm beaming back home now to check on Okafan as I'm very concerned about her trip to the emergency room. Reply 52 - Posted by: Bluebonnet, 12/23/2001 2:15:54 PM Oh! ChrisinFla, the Bridesmaid's dress. When we moved I found four (4) that had been stored away! Only one pair of shoes that matched one, though - teal green - not a keeper. I regret missing the party, but my wonderful (!) children are here during this festive time of year. The "boys" and I stayed up until 3 AM playing poker and 21, and we had a few adult beverages. Needless to say, any virtual libation would have be superfluous. Anyway, I have nothing to wear except the flannel robe I wore to that wedding. (In my dream, folks. Don't call the medics.) Y'all have fun! I've gotta go cook... something .... Reply 53 - Posted by: Acadienne, 12/23/2001 2:35:30 PM Tom Badham - Clapclapclap! Encore! Clapclapclap! Bravo! *hic* Reply 54 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 2:37:56 PM JER, you are right! I went into the dark-room to develop the last six rolls of film, and just as I closed the door and turned off the lights, I knew I was in trouble. Serious trouble. I was halfway accross the room, when I felt his breath on my cheek. I jumped back, reached out my arms in the darkness, gropping, flailing, afraid to breathe. OMG! OMG! I could feel his presence in the room, but, now, could not move my feet. They froze in place and I knew I was trapped. I opened my mouth to scream, and the only sound to exit my throat was a muffled little whimper. He had me now. He had me good. I was hoping someone, anyone, would burst into the room and rescue me. But the door never opened. The lights never came back on. I have been in his grip since Friday night, and just this morning was able to escape his slimy clutch. Beware, all you innocent LDotters! The Snot Fairy could be coming for YOU, next! Reply 55 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 3:03:30 PM Oh Tom, Thank you thankyou thank you! (I confess, I had to put the record on to get the music to the chorus.) My toes are now warm. Now, on to the buffet table. Reply 56 - Posted by: allegra, 12/23/2001 3:06:01 PM Oh, Applepie, I'm so sorry to hear he's got you too! My poor Russell started sniffing and sneezing a few hours ago and nastily blamed me. "I have an Oscar!" he yelled, "I do DO colds anymore, and it's your fault, NO MORE CANOODLING FOR YOU!" Then he abandoned me for Christopher Hitchens and the two of them went off and slouched by the bar, eating clam dip and washing them down with some sort of Scot-Celtic concoction, that had fire and smoke coming out of it. Interestingly when they are blitzed, Chris "Do-not-bother-me-with your-damnable-Christmas-details-because-I have-just-discovered-I-am-a-Jew" Hitchens and Russell "Can-You-Stop-Sucking-Snot-And-Introduce-Me-to-That-Fine-looking-Peggy-Noonan Lass" Crowe sound indistinguishable after imbibing a neat quart of liqour. I am allowing Russell to dance with Peggy, but I've told her not to kiss him, because she will get sick too...and of course, if she were to kiss my Russell, I WOULD have to kill her. It has been so nice meeting Thad, listening to all of these wonderful songs...my son is downloading a drunken rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas for me right now. The Salmon dip is just scrumptious although I am leery of eating too much. I don't want to end up like Mousy Mick, retching and hugging a toilet bowl. Mousy, my mom always told me that when one is drinking, one should eat a pickle...you'll still get sick, but then you can blame the pickle..."I SHOULDN'T HAVE EATEN THAT PICKLE" and people will be fooled into thinking that you're not a drunken souse, but merely intolerant of pickles. Grrrr...look at him, he's over there dancing with Ms. Noonan...I KNEW he liked those tiny blonde chicks, and she's got that mid-atlantic accent, to boot. I may have to go over there and wrestle Russell away from Peggy with some old fashioned Irish gal hair-pulling. Hitchens, btw, seems to have imploded on a chair in the corner...he's rocking back and forth muttering, "No one left to lie to...Hillary's still got a foothold so the devil is still in the game...the game is afoot...my foot is asleep!" I think I'm feeling good enough for a Bloody Mary, with a nice piece of celery and a little tabasco...Igor, you up for that? Miss Lucianne, you sure do throw a nice party. Ummm...of course, I would have liked a little bean dip (I'm a dip-girl) but I heard it landed on someone's dress.... In the meantime, can I propose a toast? Can I? Excuse me, would you all just listen up for a moment? Hello??? I would like to propose a toast! "Toast??" yells Hitchens, "I LOVE toast! Toast and tean and a nice slice of plum pudding on a cold night before the fire!" I'd like to make a toast, please? Muttering I go fetch Russell away from Peggy Noonan who seems to enjoy slumming with drunken Aussies and is even now rustling his hair affectionately...she doesn't seem to take my growls seriously. Back off, you prose-sprouting-prolific-poetic-wonderful-but-I-hate-your-incredible-cheekbones, Peggy! Go over there and flirt with Chris Matthews, he has a thing for you anyway (He always calls you Margaret) or go find Tim Russert and compare his jowls to Matthews and Ted Kennedys...KEEP YER PAWS OFFA MY RUSSELL!!! Anyway...a toast, to our absent friend, EMMA SAMSON, who is probably still on her knees, praying for all of us and our president while we're over here debauching. Here's to Sister Emma and I'll have a Whiskey Sour in her honor...an pickle! :-) Reply 57 - Posted by: Tygerlily, 12/23/2001 3:08:29 PM Jelyho, here is a bag of this years hazelnuts; I toasted them a bit for you. I am looking for a white Russian. Can't stay too long I have bread dough rising for Cardamon bread. Mom called early this Am and Ordered me to bring some. BTW I have got a Spa to come this afternoon, it my Christmas present to us all the owner is an old friend and gave me a deal because he owed me a favor. The Fernando and 10 of his best helpers are coming. That is your Christmas present you each get a 30 min massage a facial, manicure and pedicure. The MEN too, nothing sissified about having nice looking nails and skin, you can trade your facial though for an extra time on your massage and your pedicure if you feel a facial is unnecessary. Enjoy the treatment Fernando and his people do wonders with Feet and shoulders. Reply 58 - Posted by: allegra, 12/23/2001 3:12:16 PM Caprine? Caprine, that is one BEAUTIFUL goat, but I think you should get her away from Christopher Hitchens...he's got one hand in the clam dip and the other dripping scotch while he sleeps, and poor DeeDee is gonna get sloshed if she keeps licking and munching at him! Nice goat...I always did like goats. When my younger son was two we took him to a petting zoo and he plopped himself right down in the middle of these baby goats and started talking to them. Wish we'd had a camera...actually I wish we had a camera now! Oh, Russell, honey, you're back! Well, yes, I'd love to dance to something slow and sweet...or even...a Christmas Waltz????? Wheeee! Reply 59 - Posted by: Sandpaint, 12/23/2001 3:12:47 PM Have *A* (WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS)!!EVERYONE! Reply 60 - Posted by: Tom Badham, 12/23/2001 3:14:27 PM Thank you, Thank you!! Let's have a big hand for my chorus!! Aren't they lovely!! I've got to go. Somebody reminded me that I drove here in a semi. But, that truck hasn't been seen in a while. So, let me find my jeans and boots and I'll be back when I get here!! The fellow I borrowed the rig from would probably be irritated if I came back without it. Save a few goodies for me. Reply 61 - Posted by: mamateach, 12/23/2001 3:22:19 PM Hi All! Couldn't make it back til now. Had one of those appearances to make and my gown itched and my shoes crunched my feet, so I just went home and went to bed. Got out of a dinner tonight, but am stuck with another get together at 6. I have begged hubby all day to cut it short! The calories at this fiesta don't make your clothes fit tighter like the places I have been going! Sooner- You look smashing in the Monroe gown. Just what do you think you principal would say if he/she saw you dressed as such? Did your brother, Will Rogers make you cover up with your Isabell Gearhart fur coat? POP quiz question...What Broadway director orchestrated the JFK birthday bash? I brought you your fruitcake-- No, NOT my CA buddy here, the thing in the red tin. I swear, sometimes you can be such a silly gal! Acadienne and pomom- I have some Shrimp Gumbo that hubby insisted on fixin'. He goes NUTS looking for okra! Mick- I have enjoyed getting to know you too, but I swear, I'm shocked I tell ya-just shocked! I was hopin' you would give me a ride home if I came back, but to be honest, I would feel safer with my daughter's "friend" driving! (She doesn't drink) I guess I'm just gonna keep wandering around with ginger ale. I'm in my 3rd black pantsuit this weekend, so just look for the FOX in a pantsuit. You can call me FIAPS for the duration of this party! Mrs. M seems to be absent today. Last time I bumped her, she shot Igor with a dart and was looking for gun ammo. I do hope she will return. Uh--I haven't seen anything about Igor and Oblio tossing her out. Mrs. M likes dwarf tossing, so I rode over to Jersey City looking for the well known dwarftossing dwarf, Beetlejuice(?) he has a website at jollydwarf.com. Well, Jersey City on Saturday night is a wild enough ride, but this Beetlejuice guy looks a little too scary for me! You are on your own for this one Mrs. M ! I told y'all that I crashed into a brick wall with my Daschle piñata, so my Saturday night was pretty full. What ever happened with that thing? Mick said she would take first whack at the wack job,(Daschle) but she was seeing the 3 stooges-Gephardt, Daschle and Hillary. I guess that the barf bags were used cuz I found one behind the potted poinsettia plant in the foyer(didn't dare open it) and Standing Wolf's virtual cat was sleeping atop one its litter box. I spent a lot of time making that thing, so I hope somebody had a good time bashing it! TTFN Reply 62 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 3:28:36 PM Thank you Tygerlily. I promise to not pig them all and to share. I'm finally out of my decorated sweats, and into my dress clothes. Time to take out Mom and Dad for Dinner. I want to go to my favorite place for surf and turf, Dad wants Olive Garden. Hmmm who will win this one? I'll be back to listen to Drudge with you and to help clean up. Reply 63 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 3:34:04 PM Oh dear. It appears that my sensitive girls aren't buying my explanation. Seems they've overhead a few of you referring to "...that ugly little troll, Madeline..." and "...Tipper is as fat as a cow..." and "...that dumb@ss Carrie..." and, well...I have a full-fledged rebellion on my hands. They say that no one is ever quite the same after visiting the Big Apple. Guess that goes for goats. I thought they could go merrily through life without knowing my blood-pressure-lowering method of dealing with Dems I Despise...but, I suppose they would have overhead it, sooner or later, on the radio. In any event, it has me re-thinking my Name Assignment Process. I can't have the girls getting so upset when they overhear something dreadful about dems. Hmmmmmm...do we have an idea brewing? You bet! hehe and LOL about unicorn DeeDee! That's me and my lousy photos! Love the Sam Magee poem. But, now I'm all weepy. ...and Chris...wow! Sparkle-city, there girl! You're blindin' me! Boy, does Lucianne know how to throw a party or what?!? All in all, I think everyone has behaved themselves pretty well (okay...I apologize for the goat races last nite). But y'all have worn me out. I think I'll find a nice corner couch and just watch for a while. There's only so much excitement that an old goatlady can stand... Reply 64 - Posted by: Pat4Bush, 12/23/2001 3:35:08 PM Hey, everybody! Did anyone try the green chili enchiladas I left early this a.m.? Most of you probably have never tasted them, right? At any rate...not staying....have to watch football and make cheesecakes....almond joy and key lime. Yum, yum. MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE! (followed by a blinking Christmas tree that I don't have the talent to post myself) Reply 65 - Posted by: Rocki, 12/23/2001 3:42:17 PM Here is another one to click or right click and open in another window: Merry Christmas Darling. Enjoy everyone! Hi Caprine - good to see you if fine spirits. Cheers! Reply 66 - Posted by: Bluebonnet, 12/23/2001 3:46:57 PM Thank you, Sandy, as always! If one watches the networks, one would understand that somebody on their staff reads this site. IMHO. Anyway, I'm tired now. Shouldn't have stayed up with the boys. Take a nap? I've GOT TO COOK!!! Reply 67 - Posted by: allegra, 12/23/2001 4:03:21 PM Pretty Rocki! Great picture! Bluebonnet, I am intrigued, are you saying that our party is somehow reflected in the news? Oh, heavens, I hope they don't have pictures - particularly of MousyMick...or poor Hitchens. Reply 68 - Posted by: thewarden, 12/23/2001 4:35:37 PM Hey, all--don't forget to watch Fox News today at 40 p.m. (Pacific), 70 p.m. Eastern for the Laura Bush tour of the White House and interview--has to be better than the one Larry King did--I would have slapped the doo-doo out of him for the way he grabbed Laura at the end--his arm around her shoulders...gag! Reply 69 - Posted by: Joycie, 12/23/2001 4:39:31 PM Tom Badham. Thanks for 'The Cremation of Sam McGee.' Always a good one. Reply 70 - Posted by: treecat, 12/23/2001 4:44:08 PM Hehehehehehehe, ya'll are nuts an ain't it grand. Merry Christmass to one an all. I've been lurking at the window for the last 39 hours or so, watching this party with glee and pleasure. Most informative and very entertaining. Not much for chatting, presents are wraped, cookies are baking, fudge is tastey, and the pecan brittle is crunchey. The best site on the Web, my only regret is I was slow in finding ya'll. The creative party goes from virtual to visual as I sit here through the night. We will see whats in the smoke house, and bring some treats to the party tonight, hope Igor has lots of club soda or sparkling water behind the bar. Reply 71 - Posted by: oklafan, 12/23/2001 5:05:17 PM I have been out for a walk in Rocki's snow world. Just wanted to drop in and wish Everone a most MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST OF ALL NEW YEAR. I must say we did this year up good and proper. Lucianne I am most gratefull for the party all year long. You Guy's don't stay up too late Love Oklafan Reply 72 - Posted by: Lucianne, 12/23/2001 5:14:45 PM Only a few more hours left, my friends, so party harty. Sing your hearts out and don't forget to stop by the front door where Amy has a virtual bottle of cold campaign to see you on your way and a signed picture of President and Mrs. W for everyone. (See the picture on the site Christmas day in case you forget to pick yours up.) Any and all left overs of all this wonderful food will belong to Igor and the staff refrigerator. Look sharp....new band is coming through the door. No more rock and roll. Only swing dancing and a slow waltz or three. Reply 73 - Posted by: BigDaddy, 12/23/2001 5:20:01 PM Reply 74 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 5:22:26 PM Big Daddy!! If you're still havin' trouble posting, you can e-mail me with your post and I'll pass it along. Heck, any of us would be more than happy to help out. We miss you!! Reply 75 - Posted by: OU1, 12/23/2001 5:26:44 PM I'll be serving eggnog and Maker's Mark (Kentucky's finest whiskey) in couple of hours for those who want to join in. Reply 76 - Posted by: TheMotherCO , 12/23/2001 5:28:02 PM Rocki, I am about to wear your picture out, clicking on it. Beautiful piano music. Love it!!! Good going! I have to run now, it has been wonderful and Madam Lucianne has been a superlative hostess. Good night and have a great Christmas. Reply 77 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 5:31:31 PM Merry Christmas, everyone! It's been a busy weekend, but finally stopped by for the festivities. Tickets to the fancy-schmancy company Christmas party weren't included in my severance package. Heh, heh. Anyway, who could ask for a better group than this? Just a quick visit before heading out to do some last-minute shopping. Wanted to say a quick "hello" and Merry Christmas to everyone now because by the time I'm able to change clothes and get down for some serious partying, many of you will have said your goodbyes for the night. (And I DO love to party! Igor, I hope you're planning on staying late.) It's absolutely gorgeous here in the Pacific Northwest with blue sky & sunshine!! I better hurry, the sooner I get done, the sooner I can return to the party! Javagal Reply 78 - Posted by: mamamoose, 12/23/2001 5:57:18 PM What a Swell Party, what a Swell, Swell, Party, what a Swell Party this was! I know because when I got home to change I thought I saw a dead hippopotamus in my back garden, turned out to be just some sort of rock pile the yard guys created in my absence. Gave me a start, tho. My hangover cure is a Pashtun Passion: 1 part fermented mare's milk 1 part poppyseed wine 1 part liquid Immodium AD 1 Tsp. powdered aspirin or ibuprophin, your choice. Pour all into a suitable container, stir gently and stand back a ways so the roil doesn't splash you, when it settles down, swallow immediately. I don't know what happens next, I haven't a clue. MMMMM nice big band jazz. Is that Basie I hear. IF I could stand up I would ask that handsome bartender with the hump to dance. Have to leave Virtual City now to get back to the desert where I have the duty, since I have a new powerful telescope, to begin my assigned watch periods on Operation Fat Man, Santa Clause watch. If anyone wants to, email for updates. Feliz Navidad, Happy Chanukka and if you celebrate Chanukka I hope Sidney Claws finds his way to you, Hope you had a glorius Eid, and Good Night! Reply 79 - Posted by: Old Phone Man and Old Lady, 12/23/2001 6:03:50 PM Merry Christmas to all. May you have a glorious Christmas day, and we hope everybody gets everything they want (and if that doesn't work, may someone else do all the cleanup). Cheers. Reply 80 - Posted by: IgorIsAlive, 12/23/2001 6:03:53 PM Don't anybody leave. I'm about to throw down my bar towel. Its now a do it yourself bar. I wanna DANCE ! I wanna FLY! I'm a dancing fool. Ladies line up! Enough is enough, I'm coming to get MY STUFF! Reply 81 - Posted by: Lucianne, 12/23/2001 6:09:28 PM Caprine: It just occured to me that perhaps people would like a virtual baby goat. All you have to do is say 'yes' and virtuality being what it is we could all go home with one of those darling creatures under our arm. How 'bout it? I want two.Please? please? please? Reply 82 - Posted by: HILLARY CLINTON IS WHITETRASH, 12/23/2001 6:09:42 PM party on.... Reply 83 - Posted by: mamamoose, 12/23/2001 6:11:22 PM "Snot Fairy?" "Snot Fairy???" "Snot Fairy??????" OMG I was really trying to get out the front door with my champaign and pics when I overheard that remark. And I missed out on the goat races and all that good stuff with Hitchens!!! What I would have liked tho, had it been MY party, would have been a nice game of Pin the Tail on Ellis Hennekin. What a dunceoid! Yeah!! Reply 84 - Posted by: Chris in Fl, 12/23/2001 6:17:54 PM Bill Bennett and Donald Rumsfield said they liked my pretty maroon bridesmaid dress and my rhinestone belt (I think they thought they were diamonds)...I think Donald dances a tad better than Bill but Bill is still my crush...shhh, don't tell my husband...Party on since I have to leave and go to a real one, can't be late since I'm bringing the baked beans (what does baked beans have to do with a Christmas party anyway?) but will be back in a jiffy. I'll bet this one is more fun! Reply 85 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 6:27:39 PM Well, Lucianne...among your other talents, you are obviously psychic! And since I'm terrible about being able to keep secrets (and since I'm also under the influence of a virtual martini again!), I have a surprise for everyone. Turns out that we have 20 kids and yearlings who remain unnamed. Borrowed a friend's digital camera yesterday and if we can figure this thing out, I'll be putting photos up on our website of these beauties...named after my (insert gushy sob here) L.com pals. So, step right up and stake your claim! Your very own goat-for-life. Now, I know that allegra, jelyho, Sooner and Embee will want one. And I promise to tax Himself's mechanical mind so that we can have the photos up by Christmas Day. Lucianne wants two? You HAVE to be kidding! Millie's twin, Lucianne, is a handful and a half! Those two spend more time in the 'detention pen' than any two goats I've ever had! Ho-ho-ho...the signup sheet is on the bar! Reply 86 - Posted by: netwit, 12/23/2001 6:32:33 PM Well you will never guess where I have been. Last night when you all abandoned me I went wandering looking for you and I was..I was...arrested!! Some nutjob thought I was a terrorist. Just because of a piece of tinsel stuck in my red high top sneakers and this turban. I asked had they ever seen a terrorist with a turban sporting Santa and elves? Well the indignities...I need two double White Russians. Reply 87 - Posted by: pomom, 12/23/2001 6:52:15 PM Evening All, Just popped back to the party via Lear Jet belonging to an old friend in the awllll biddness. Lucianne, you're still looking beautiful in that glittery sweatshirt. Girl, your makeup is flawless. I'm wearing one that says L-DOT ROCKS!! Caprine, I just fenced in my backyard, so if I'm lucky enough to adopt a little girl goat, my two little girls would love it and play with her all day. I'd name her after a little cajun friend named Clotille. I changed into a full pleated skirt and button down sweater like they wore in the 50's, hoping to twirl a time or two with Igor. Ready to sip some champagne first and loosen up. Reply 88 - Posted by: BigDaddy, 12/23/2001 6:59:02 PM Reply 89 - Posted by: golla, 12/23/2001 6:59:06 PM Man, what a waste of time yesterday was! Wish I’d been here for that make-over! I am in real need. Is that still going on somewhere? Point me in the direction. Cleaned my house and then had to go to a REAL party – where I couldn’t find a single person who could hold a candle to the clever, imaginative group at this VIRTUAL party. Besides, I have discovered that my hearing must be going, because it was almost impossible to carry on any sort of conversation – all I could hear was the background noise. At Ms Lucianne’s party, I have no trouble at all carrying around a couple of plates of food, a glass of champagne, shaking hands with all my L.dot friends, all without worrying about spilling anything. On top of that I can look great for the photographer. I am certain that the photos here will be a lot more flattering than those taken of me trying to balance everything at the real party. And the food wasn’t nearly as good either. I can dance without having my toes tromped on – even with Igor (thanks, Igor), I can sing even though (in reality) my voice ain’t that great! Thanks and a toast to our hostess and her staff for a wonderful event! Anyway, I am bringing some fresh smoked salmon with all the trimmings for any partyers still hanging in here. The stuff I brought a couple of days ago is looking a little picked over and fuzzy LOL Now, I’m just going to go to the bar and get myself some champagne and watch the festivities. Caprine - “golla goat” has a pretty nice ring to it, don’t you think? (You ARE going to keep these goats and look after them yourself, aren’t you?) Reply 90 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 7:00:41 PM Caprine, I'm sorry that I spilled the beans to the goats. If they stage anarchy, I suppose I'll be responsible for virtually visiting Angel Acres and helping to shovel goat poo off the walls. I should NEVER have had 3 Bloody Marys. What was I thinking?! Could you find it in your heart to forgive me? (Now that I've apologized so sweetly, could you name a demure little goat girl 'Micki' after me? I'd also like a virtual baby goat to take home, one with soulful eyes and a sassy disposition.) OUI, I am on deck for some eggnog. Do you dish it out in teensy Dixie-cup sized servings or are they the big knock-ya-on-your-butt-and-make-you-fat kind? I'm sure you can guess which kind I want. Igor, I would love to dance with you. I took two semesters of swing dance in college to earn P.E. credits and it was so much fun! Can you wait until I run up to my room and put on my big flouncy baby blue skirt with the crinoline and my pale-pink angora sweater? (I also need to pouf my hair up a little.) I'm sorry but I'll have to dance in my pale blue flats that match the skirt, so I'll be pretty short. But on the other hand, shortness makes me very easy to twirl and to lift up in the air and all that fancy stuff, although I think I'd better hold off on OUI's eggnog until afterwards. Otherwise....well, you can guess. Those bar towels have cleaned up enough messes this weekend. BigDaddy, you have to find a way past those gremlins! Get in here -- there's a line of ladies waiting to dance with you! Chris in FL, everyone likes baked beans. It is un-American to not like baked beans. You must bring the beans and we will eat them. To not do so would be wrong and we are RIGHT, as you know! :-) netwit, how could anyone mistake you for a terrorist? The very idea! Why didn't you call back here for your one phone call? We would have come lickety-split to bail you out, honey! Mamamoose, I would like to play Pin the Tail on Ellis Henekin, but I would like to re-name this game Pin a Brain on Ellis Henekin. It would have to help him somewhat. Reply 91 - Posted by: Acadienne, 12/23/2001 7:00:52 PM Caprine - I want a goat for my grandchildren. They'll love it! Mamateach - have you read that post about the school lights and the motion sensors? If not, hurry to it and add your two cents worth to the comments. Other teachers, please do the same. And save me a BIIIIIG bowl of that gumbo! Mmmmmmmmmm! Reply 92 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 7:05:45 PM Here's some music! /Glenn Miller and the Army-Air Force Band playing "In The Mood"/ Reply 93 - Posted by: mamamoose, 12/23/2001 7:05:56 PM Pomom, jet setting huh! Me, I got here by Orek. Used to bee broom, but Orek is a faster and cleaner. No dust bunnies sticking in the straw to mess up the controls. Caprine I want uno cabretta, un nina dolce. Shoulda guessed you were goat lady by your name. Duh!!! They are really cute things. Big Daddy Moose used ta have pet goats. Now Moose is cat father to the local area. We have four permanent residents and two serious visitors. The visitors have good homes, but prefer Cat Daddy Moose's place due to the wonderful "bites" given out and the sleep on the beds and couches privileges here. Oh, Oh, look out, here comes Igor. First one gets to him gets the Harvest Moon dance trophy!! Reply 94 - Posted by: netwit, 12/23/2001 7:18:12 PM Micki I did call. Someone answered who was quite drunk and all they would say is Let me borrow your sleeve my nose is running, then they hung up. Caprine, stick out your hand..here's a water pistol...let's see who we can get. I would love a goat but Netwit does not work. Drinks, drinks, more drinks. Igor I have a really bad cold and it is important I have fluids. Let's sing It's beginning to look alot like Christmas after we inhale helium...who's with me? Reply 95 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 7:28:06 PM Oblio, it looks like the party is about to end, soon, and Igor has offered all us girls a dance. So, could you please play "Harbor Lights"? I know it is not a Christmas song, but it's one of my favorites. Caprine, the little girl you are tempted to call Cinnamon? Well, I think that is a good name, but she secretly told her sisters that she would be happy with the name *applepie*. Just a suggestion. Netwit, I hope you had a warm cell. Poor thing. I'll bet you looked real snazzy in that red turban. Here, girl. Two double white russians. Drink 'em up. Am I reading wrong - did Javagirl really get laid off her virtual job or her real job? (#77) Ok, Igor. I see you are ready. Oblio? Harbor Lights? Oh, thank you, Oblio. Now, that is nice. ;-) Oh-Oh. MousyMick is tappin' my shoulder. Oh, sure, Mick, be my guest. Thanks, Igor. Have fun everybody, got some pictures to develop. Reply 96 - Posted by: Rocki, 12/23/2001 7:39:45 PM Click on Lucianne below and listen to In The Mood. Thanks Caprine for the link to the site. Reply 97 - Posted by: Patrice dEstawelle, 12/23/2001 7:40:02 PM Just dropped by for a few minutes today as I am almost finished with my Angel Tree rounds this year...drafted Jay to help with one family today as he still hasn't found the *girl of his dreams* yet....anyone out there willing to help? Did he drop by without leaving his name this weekend? I hear Cousin dropped by to see what all the fun was about but she may not have told you who she is either. Did Oregon Mom ever visit? CAPRINE my granddaughter would love one of the baby goats if her mother didn't need to clean up after it...she has a horse collection at home and a real live *spotted ass* at other grandma's to go along with her petting zoo there. Hyacinth wasn't much help planning a real Brit Christmas so I must go pore over my cookbooks for the best recipes. If anyone is sober enough, maybe you too could help as I want to do a REAL BRIT Christmas and the Brit cousins are off line at present. Do you need anymore quiche or maybe some swiss steak to counter act all the liquids? Hard boiled eggs are also available...real EASTER EGGS from EASTER EGG chickens...green eggs and ham? Reply 98 - Posted by: bean, 12/23/2001 7:41:21 PM I have to know if Lucianne is wearing her 5 inch Jimmy Choos to the party? Here I am in my 4 inch Blahniks, trying to keep up! Merry Christmas everyone have a wonderful Holiday. Reply 99 - Posted by: TheMotherCO , 12/23/2001 7:55:14 PM Gosh, I am glad to drop back in and have a long dance with a virtual male here at home. My cat thinks I am crazy, but "In the Mood" is the best. Thanks again, Rocki!!! Reply 100 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 7:57:11 PM [hanging head] Sorry, netwit! I came down with a bad case of the Irish Flu last night. My heartfelt apologies...:-( Ummm, Lucianne, do you wear a size seven shoe? And if you do, are you missing one of your Jimmy Choos, by any chance? Because if you are, there's a strong possiblity that the missing shoe was serving as a beverage holder -- that is to say, a glass -- last night. You might call upstairs to virtual room 625 where Thad is even now attempting to remove all traces of vodka stinger from the dainty insole. (!!!) Not to change the subject or anything, but here's some more music! /Duke and Ella playing and singing "It Don't Mean a Thing" and "I've Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good0"/ [whispering nervously] Quick, Igor...whirl me out of here. Maybe if I am in a constant blur of motion they won't be able to find me. Reply 101 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 8:00:35 PM Oh, me! I almost forgot my manners! Lucianne, Igor, Oblio, Mouser, Margaret and everyone else who pitched in to host this wonderful party, thank you ALL so much for extending your invitaion to me. I had a wonderful time. The open bar was WAY beyond my expectaions, and the great food brought by the guests was supurb! I especially loved, loved, LOVED the creamed spam in phylo. It was to DIE for! Lucianne, you must promise to share the recipe. You were the best hostess, ever! Again, thank you! Reply 102 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 8:05:02 PM Yoooooohoooooo Is Rocki a genius, or what???? Wow...I'm IN THE MOOD now! netwit...not to worry...Himself says "nettie" is cute, cute, cute. Okay? And "applepie's Cinnamon" will be her full name...good idea. pomom will have to help me with the pronunciation of Clotille... This is great! I've been agonizing over these names for months and in one wonderful weekend, problemo solved! (Micki is forgiven by me...but the girls have long memories.) Sheesh, that Igor...what a stud muffin. Someone get one of those burger joint take-a-number machines. At this rate, I'm never gonna get a dance unless I cut in...and from the dreamy looks on some of your faces, that would be at my peril. Reply 103 - Posted by: avogadro, 12/23/2001 8:12:49 PM Thank you, Lucianne, for a most memorable party. I've been lurking all weekend and sampling all of the wonderful goodies. Some people are blessed with the gift of hospitality, Lucianne, and you received a double portion. God Bless All My friends at Lucianne.com. I treasure the friendships that I have with all of you. May each of you have an extra-special celebration of Christmas surrounded by those you love! Happy Birthday, Lord Jesus. Reply 104 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 8:14:40 PM I'm back! Had to chase my son off the computer, and he wasn't used to my being so persistent about it. (I'm usually a bit more indulgent since he's home on leave from the USS Enterprise.) I've changed into my very comfy glittery black pantsuit (feels like pajamas) and equally comfy black flats, but I'll be kicking those off soon. Yes, Applepie, I was really laid off just before Thanksgiving, but I'm doing fine. Will start looking after New Year's, so for now it's party time! It's time to refill that White Russian (heavy on the Kahlua, they don't call me Javagal for nothin'). Any stuffed mushrooms left? And I want some of Shoehorn's Dungeness crab dip. I'd like to hear "Santa Baby" (by Eartha Kitt?), please. It's kinda like swing, right? Okay, I'm pushing it, but it's such a fun song. Igor, am I too late for a dance? I'm not too good a dancer, but late in the evening is when I usually make my way to the dance floor. Reply 105 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/23/2001 8:23:46 PM Hey folks! Lemme tell ya. There's nothing quite as restful as a two-day alcohol-induced coma. I feel like I could drink the whole fifth. C'mon, Hitch...don't bogart the juniper juice. I also noticed an odd, smokey haze when some of our libertarian friends came out of the bathroom. You might want to say something to them about that, Lucianne. Now...where's the Schwepp's and lime? I need to drink about things for a little while. There's not much time left for the party, so if someone's got an IV drip handy, I can dispense with the green zone right away. Cheers all! Anybody seen O'Rourke? Hitch seems to think he can take him in a game of quarters. My money's on P.J. Reply 106 - Posted by: Denver, 12/23/2001 8:27:30 PM Well, I'm so sorry I'm so late to the party. Drat it, had to work all weekend, but now it's vacation and celebrating for two days. Just wanted to interject a very brief sigh of relief that "Time" did the right thing in the end. Maybe there's hope for the coming year. Bless you all, especially you, Lady Lucianne, for all you do to help us keep our sanity in an insane world. Party on, and don't forget to remember our soldiers and sailors who are on duty for us. Bless Laura and W. Reply 107 - Posted by: mamamoose, 12/23/2001 8:44:44 PM MM, right! A brain implant would help Hennekin. The Moose Hoose just had a telephone call of the worst kind. Mrmoose's only sibling, Richard, in hospital with possible heart attack. Either too much Christmas already or not enough virtual partying. I recommend virtual partying, expecially at Lucianne's Place, to keep the keel even and the blood pressure level. So many laughs, so short a time. Bless you each and every one and thanks for letting me party on! Oh, BTW Applepie, is it snowing yet in Sedona? We are really, really cold, comparatively speaking. And thanks for the wonderful pix. You are right!! At least fifteen years off the old facade. Reply 108 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 8:46:49 PM Okay, ladies...I don't want to have to play hardball, but if I'm going to get a dance with Igor, well...I've got a few tricks up my farmerette sleeve. javagal tripped me (don't deny it, either!) on the dance floor. I was doin' my slinky-sexy-come-hither-slide-glide and wham...I'm lickin' the floor. Who knew that a dance with Igor was going to turn into a sporting event??? Stephaniiiiiie....Plum...hehe One of the girls HAS to be named Stephanie. But, mysterylover has me stumped. Mystery? Lover? Lovey? HELP.... golla, Micki, Acadienne, mamamoose (moosey?), Patrice and Rocki are also duly noted. 5 more to go...and no, Igorette is not feminine enough. Amy!! I forgot Amy, our westcoast velvet hammer! Make that 4 names to go... Reply 109 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 8:46:58 PM /The Count Basie Orchestra playing "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Don't Worry 'Bout Me"/ (perhaps I should have taken these for my theme songs this weekend) Reply 110 - Posted by: Embee, 12/23/2001 8:56:54 PM Oh, Igor! Would you PLEASE save a dance for me??? All I have done of late is belly dance for Mr. Embee! That's what I get for marrying a southerner! Caprine, I nearly had a fit of the vapors when you said you would name a goat Embee!!! If you have a brunette with hazel eyes, a fiery disposition, and a penchant for green velvet curtain dresses, I would be honored to have her as my namesake!! Oh the JOY!! Golla, hurry upstairs to the powder room to the right of the stairs. I have all the hair "stuff" still laid out. A makeover is yours for the asking. One rule.. NO RED HIGHLIGHTS! As you can see, my magenta tulle ballerina length prom gown simply cannot take a red stain! While I just adore the Choos and Blahniks, I think my Capezios and toe cleavage are just too-too, don't you? When I wear them, I seem to prance and feel just so flirty! Speaking of flirty, hasn't Bill Bennett been a bit rakish tonight?! Who'd have thought that he was so PRECIOUS?!!! If I weren't a mannered southern lady, I would say that brother of his is no more than a pig in swill, but I will refrain from being tacky. I think I need some twinkling Christmas bulb earrings to finish off this outfit. Anyone have a spare pair? New York might be the fashion capital to SOME folks, but I swear, they're short on those little accessories that pull outfits together, it seems. Don't y'all have any Claire's boutiques anywhere? Wal-mart jewelry booths? Anywhere I can get those earrings? My KINGDOM for a pair of lit-up earrings!!! OK, Golla.. up the stairs, gal. Hair to do! Reply 111 - Posted by: golla, 12/23/2001 9:04:31 PM BwaaHaaaHaaa – Who ARE those bouncers, anyway? They’re doing a great job of keeping out the rabble. I just stepped out for a breath of fresh air and saw Begala out there pleading to get in. He promised that he was a conservative – typical lying lib! Actually, he heard there would be a game of ‘Pin the Brain on Henneken” and he wondered if there might be one left over for him LOL I tried to convince the bouncers that it was OK for Big Daddy to come in, but I don’t know if they believed me or not. Alright, well I’d better head upstairs for that makeover – don’t worry about color, Embee. I never use it. I have this incredibly gorgeous (prematurely, of course) silver hair, but it needs serious attention at the moment. I think I need some more champagne – and is that O’Reilly I see in the corner talking to Linda Chavez? Maybe I’ll just check that out. Nah – I’d better go upstairs and get presentable first. Reply 112 - Posted by: mamateach, 12/23/2001 9:11:38 PM Just got back from a "real" Christmas party. This virtual party has been more fun than any of the real places that I have been! Hey Mick-- If you and Thad need a ride home, I haven't had anything to drink so that I can be designated driver. Sorry, but have been a "role model(?)" to teenagers for too long, so I don't drink and drive. Acadienne- I will try to check the thread. I guess pomom doesn't want any gumbo. Hubby makes the best! Caprine- I have so many critters in my yard all the time that I'm afraid a goat might not survive, but bless you for tryin'. Well, I guess it is time to say have the best holiday break that you all possibly can! Thanks to all of the servicemen who cannot be with us this holiday season. I really appreciate that you are doing the best job that you know how to keep everything safe for all of us here in the USA. Now, I need to find my shoes cuz the doorman made me take 'em off for a security check, and I just sort of dropped 'em off somewhere. As long as I don't see Dick Morris, I guess my toes are safe! Guess nobody knows what happened to the piñata I brought. Since I can't cook very well, I bring other goodies to parties. Would love to dance, but hubby doesn't like to, and he isn't going to show up here, so maybe I'll just hum along while I try to find my shoes. Old Phone Man- you wanna dance? Lucianne- Thanks for everything all year. This is a great bunch of people, and you throw a great party. You certainly don't have to worry about anyone taking the silverware! Oh well, Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight! Reply 113 - Posted by: SFC L, 12/23/2001 9:23:02 PM Garry Owen!! Sound the Charge!! Well, I *helped* the stainmeister into the alley and what to my wondering eyes should appear but a bevy of bodacious broads working that side of the street. I think they were hookers. Anyway, they all disappeared into a dumpster. Now, please indulge me as I present a reading: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death March 23, 1775 By Patrick Henry No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the house is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at the truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings. Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the numbers of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth, to know the worst, and to provide for it. I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlement assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free--if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending--if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained--we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us! They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength but irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come. It is in vain, sir, to extentuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Reply 114 - Posted by: twinklesdaughter, 12/23/2001 9:24:05 PM Did Lucianne say Swing dancing! Do I hear In The Mood? Did I hear Igor is on the floor? Oh, there he is, I am next! MEMEMEMEMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Reply 115 - Posted by: convert, 12/23/2001 9:25:30 PM HEY!!! I almost missed the party!!! WHOOEEE! I've been havin' my own soiree with all my family tonight (it's my son's birthday, too) and we've had my sister here with her new electric guitar and my brother with his new banjo and my son playing Charlie Daniels band "A Country Boy Can Survive" WIDE FREAKIN'OPEN!! Tis fun. I hope somebody's got Igor ducttaped to the barstool; we don't want any party casualties. BTW, in the midst of all this hubbub, I did get an email off to NBC today about their whiny, indignant report last night about the CA newspaperwoman booed off the graduation podium. I noted that I'd never seen any handwringing coverage of all the times Ann Coulter and David Horowitz got booed off various prestigious university podiums in the past few years, and that their silence on the rights of conservatives to speak led them to zero credibility. These people just kill me! Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas, gang! Thanks to all the Luci staff, to the smart folks here who keep tabs on the rascals, and to our wonderful, WONDERFUL military personnel who just impress me more and more every day! convert Reply 116 - Posted by: Wesen, 12/23/2001 9:26:01 PM Lucianne, Lucianne I went outside, passing Golla coming in and no sooner upon arriving to star gaze and get a fresh breath I saw a red pickup pull up front. The dome light flashed and it was Janet Reno and a bunch of masked buddies. Immediately the gunfire began from her truck. They were shooting at the living nativity scene! I watched stunned as Standing Wolf produced a short barreled carbine and opened fire as he ran for cover. WVaHillbilly pulled up behind the red truck in his 4 wheeler. His wife slipped out the passenger window and began working the pump on the family shotgun while he began thumbing his Ruger Vaquero with his left hand like lightening. The firing stopped from the red truck because of the Wolf and the Hillbilly then took off. Standing Wolf ran from cover to the perimeter and lay down a fierce volley of automatic fire. I know there were many hits and that bunch won't be back. Those bouncers were worthless...but your people were awesome. It appears that no one was hurt and the shepherds are out rounding up the sheep. Jesus is OK. There is now silence and great peace out there and I'm in to find Oblio and Igor to start the dwarf tossing. Reply 117 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 9:35:23 PM Mamamoose, No snow in Sedona, yet, but just took my little Yorkie out, and I was afraid she would *flash freeze*! Is Richard in PHX? I hope he will be well. This has got to be a terrible shock to you both. My prayers are with you! Caprine, thank you for the new girl's name. I can just see her now! That little tail waggin' and those big eyes lookin' right at me. Javagal, You're doing quite well! Attitude is everything, and you've got quite an attitude, girl! Keep it up! (((((javagal))) Treecat, welcome. I've not seen you here at the party until tonight, but it looks like you are having a really good time. I see Igor looking at you, like he wants to dance. You GO, girl! Reply 118 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 9:41:10 PM Caprine, it was an accident, really! Igor, what is that aftershave you're wearing? I swear, it made me swoon & that's how I lost my footing in Caprine's path. Convert, you got here just in time. Mamateach, no need to apologize about not drinkin' & drivin', you just never know. Can't remember when I've been to a more awesome party. Lucianne and staff, y'all are the best! I'm so glad I got the courage to join in with you and the entire Ldotter gang. Party on! Javagal Reply 119 - Posted by: Embee, 12/23/2001 9:47:18 PM Sadly, I must leave to get back home to Florida. My biggest dilemma is which shoes to wear to the airport, since they will be inspecting them. Also, I MUST get a pedicure too... no toe jam for me! Before I leave, one group hug to all. Blessings to each one for a safe and kind 2002. Prayers for our president and our troops, who are protecting us, and are away from their families during this holiday season. A major southern smooch for Lucianne and the entire staff for providing this most excellent site. Just think of how many hours we spent since September 11th, commiserating with one another, venting our frustrations, learning, thinking, laughing, crying, hoping and praying. It may be virtual in one respect, but the effects have been deep and the knowledge has been invaluable. Thank you to the military men for the lessons they have brought to me. Thank you for making service to our country so real that I can never read a story about our men overseas and not lift them up in prayer. Thank you for your past service and for the safety we no longer take for granted. More than anything, thanks to God for His rescue of our country. To those who have prayed diligently for so many years, you have only to look at our administration to see how He answered. For the future, our prayers are to be for courage in our president that he may continue to guide our country in honesty and integrity. God bless you, my friends. Merry Christmas. Belated Happy Hannukah. Mary AKA Embee, surrogate mother of a new goat! Reply 120 - Posted by: golla, 12/23/2001 9:52:25 PM Travel safely, Embee - and thanks for the makeover. Oh, applepie - if you are still taking those photos that guarantee to make one look 15 years younger... I'm ready for my closeup. I'll be the youngest looking silver haired woman in the room LOL Reply 121 - Posted by: Lucianne, 12/23/2001 9:58:09 PM Two hours left my dear friends, I must crash. Put the feather boa in the drawer. Peel off the lashes and the Jimmy Choos. Give Igor and Oblio their Christmas presents and get ready for my dawn wake up. If not, no Short Cuts in the morning. I thank all of you for the wildest party, virtual or not that I've ever been to, hostess or not. You are, without a doubt, the most wonderful people on earth, humorous, tolerant, smart, solid and so wonderfully game. I can't thank you enough for being you. God bless you, God bless the Ws and God bless America. WE HAVE OVERCOME. Reply 122 - Posted by: Caprine, 12/23/2001 9:59:53 PM Was hoping to make it to last-call, but ahm fadin' fast. Think I'll pour a short Grand Marnier and call it a nite. This has been more fun than a cranky goatlady is entitled to. I kinda embarrassed myself tho. I approached PJ (after practicing a little "I admire your writing so much" speech in the ladies room) and ended up sounding like a cross between Ethel Mertz and a stammering schoolgirl. Aaaarrrgggghhhh Never DID get a dance with Igor. You ladies are too much competition. Are you all taking karate lessons?!? I haven't been elbowed and tripped so much since a midnite madness sale at KMart!! I'd better round up Himself and head on out. It's bad enough that he thinks all of you ladies are good lookin'...but last nite he bored the heck out of me by saying how SMART you are. Thank you, again, Lucianne. This was a wonderful party and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Reply 123 - Posted by: Heidi Cat, 12/23/2001 10:00:36 PM Is the bar closed? I've been having major 'puter problems and looks like I missed all the fun. Do you suppose we might organize a little caroling as we approach Christmas Eve. I'm an alto...do I hear a soprano out there....tenor? bass? Reply 124 - Posted by: SFC L, 12/23/2001 10:02:39 PM Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night! This is where the cowboy rides away..... Reply 125 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 10:02:43 PM golla, the pictures are just about developed and enlarged. What a shock you are all in for. This magic cyber camera took off a lot more than 10 years! We all look like we're in HIGH SCHOOL! Perhaps the camera makes us look like we FEEL! Hummmmmmm? Thanks to the great party! Reply 126 - Posted by: UALGAL, 12/23/2001 10:04:17 PM I just want to Thank everyone for such a wonderful weekend..Thank you Lucianne for having this site.. WISHING ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BLESSED NEW YEAR. Reply 127 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 10:06:22 PM Yes, have a safe trip, Embee. And Golla...girl, you already are lookin' just fine! Applepie, did you bring the camera that takes off 20-or-so pounds? That's the one I'm waiting for! One more White Russian, then I'm switching to Absolut Citron & tonic. Then I'll be ready for "Sing Sing" (was that Tommy Dorsey? I forget...). Javagal Reply 128 - Posted by: Heidi Cat, 12/23/2001 10:10:02 PM Do you mean "Sing, Sing, Sing"? That was Benny Goodman, 1939 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert, Gene Krupa on drums..... it was the day Jazz finally came of age socially do I have to sing a solo here? Reply 129 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 10:14:23 PM Good night, Lucianne! And thanks again. You are the hostess with the mostest. Heidi Cat, welcome! It's been a few years, but I'm a soprano. I was just getting myself a fresh one, and I believe the bar's still open. Caprine, give your girls a scratch behind the ears for me. Javagal Reply 130 - Posted by: tex-gal, 12/23/2001 10:16:50 PM Whew! I thought I was going to miss the whole party!! You guys have had an awesome party and I'm sorry I've missed so much of it and I can only stay a minute. I don't know who you are dancing with Igor but I can't stay and I WILL dance with him before I leave. Okay, so sometimes I get a little pushy when something is important to me but otherwise I'm totally harmless! Micki, I hope you are not a total wreck for Christmas after this weekend. You partied way too hard! hehehe Caprine, Love those babies! Can I throw my name in the hat for a baby???? My daughter AKA Ellie May would be soooo excited. Lucianne and all my other Ldot friends, Have a very, very Merry Christmas!!!!! Love you all!!!! Tex-gal Reply 131 - Posted by: Lawsy0, 12/23/2001 10:18:05 PM Does anybody want to hitch a ride as far as Music City, USA? I'll be going right by Reba's place and Cash's place. Thanks, everybody for a warm and wonderful weekend. Be kind to your webfooted friends and your hoof hearted ones, too. Later, Lawsy! Reply 132 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 10:19:47 PM Whoa, this is just too weird. I thought I was looking at the picture that Applepie took of me. But then I realized it was the usual left side shot. This is me, twenty years ago! Hair is exactly the same style, without the streak of silver. I'm in toasty warm flannel, and my LANZ nightgown is in the background. One of the cats dragged it out from somewhere and left it in my path. (like they did mice. I guess this is to make up for the lack of mice this year.) So, I will have to wait to see Applepie's album of this party. Caprine, I am touched. I already love Cindy and Dee-Dee. I do hope the room downstairs hasn't been cleaned yet. I need some *fertilizer* to add to the garden. Dad won out in the decision of where to eat. We are all garlicked up from Olive Garden. So, Igor, I will have to pass on this dance. I got dibs next year though. Maybe I'll find my golden shoes by then. Reply 133 - Posted by: Novice, 12/23/2001 10:20:40 PM Ummm....ugh...Oh! Lucianne! I'm sorry. The last thing I remember is stretching out in front of the fireplace (Yaaaawn). What time is it? That late HUH? I'm sooo sorry again. Wished you'd have woke me up in time to help with the clean-up. Thanks so much for a WONDERFUL weekend! Eh.... Which way is the cloak room? Reply 134 - Posted by: Heidi Cat, 12/23/2001 10:21:13 PM o.k., Javagal....looks like it's just a duet....I'll start O Holy night, the stars were brightly shining it is the night of the dear Savior's birth....... Reply 135 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 10:21:14 PM Yes! "Sing Sing Sing" and it was indeed Benny Goodman. How could I have forgotten? That's one the really gets things cookin'! Javagal Reply 136 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/23/2001 10:24:33 PM Good Lord, applepie! Your camera gave me a mullet! Had a great time at the party, though! Didn't even get slapped! Reply 137 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 10:31:09 PM Jelyho, that IS the picture I took! They have all turned out SOOOOOOOOOO GREAT! I gave that one to your cat, because you were so anxious to see it. I told her to bring it straightaway to you, and I guess she did! Hope you like it! (Cats can be real smart sometimes, y'know!) Reply 138 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 10:33:09 PM Heidi Cat, with "Sing, Sing, Sing" running through my brain, it's tough to change gears. "O Holy Night" is one of my holiday favorites, though. Many a year ago I did a very fun "Duet for Two Cats", a fun classical number with only "meow" as lyrics. I believe it was the church talent show... Cabana Boy, you always seem like such a gentleman, I can't imagine you getting slapped. I agree...great party! Javagal Reply 139 - Posted by: oklafan, 12/23/2001 10:36:22 PM Just came in from the neighbors have a tasting of single malts. Hey if it is not to late lets have a little bit of Bob Wills and the texas playboys. TAKE ME BACK TO TULSA. Good swing Reply 140 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 10:36:32 PM Msfalconers, No! The camera didn't give you a mullet! You must have gotten hold of that double exposure with one of Caprine'e goats! All your pictures are BEAUTIFUL, trust me! Especially like the one of you by the piano with Oblio, singing your heart out! Reply 141 - Posted by: golla, 12/23/2001 10:38:57 PM Hey – where are all the party poopers going? Oh, I see that most of them are way over there on the right coast and they were up a lot earlier than I this morning. What a great party this has been. I cannot remember when I have had more fun – this virtual champagne and food might as well have been real. You people are really the BEST! I look forward to coming here every day for words of wisdom, humor, and just generally to be educated. I LOVE this place and the posters who people it. But you really outdid yourselves this weekend with your descriptive narrations. I have literally snorted (real) champagne through my nose more than once in the last couple of days. Thank you, thank you, thank you….. Prayers for you all and for our President and his (extended) family, and especially for our military keeping us safe and sound. I’m going to grab another champagne and go over there to interrupt O’Reilly who is now in a deep discussion with Paul Harvey – gotta get them to lighten up a little. Hey, Oblio, after that – ya wanna dance? Igor is too busy and it’s getting late. Reply 142 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 10:39:56 PM Applepie, I am so excited for you. Where ever did you find a camera that erases the double chin??? Thank you so much for the photo. Reply 143 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/23/2001 10:41:23 PM javagal -- Thanks! You're quite the lady for saying so! applepie -- Whew! That explains it. Although, I don't recall singing at the piano. That's a sure sign I had a good time, however! I'm glad you captured it for posterity! You folks make the best company! I couldn't have had more fun as Hugh Hefner's stunt man. Looking forward to the New Year's bash! Reply 144 - Posted by: Heidi Cat, 12/23/2001 10:44:11 PM o.k., folks...then pour me one for the road, and I'll leave the Christmas carols for tomorrow night.... I raise my glass to our charming hostess, the incomparable staff, Her Highness Madame Thatcher (though that's a tough one...we felines like to think of ourselves as "top cat".....) and to all of you and yours....God Bless Us, every one! Slante`.....Merry Christmas Reply 145 - Posted by: javagal, 12/23/2001 10:49:28 PM Merry Christmas, Heidi Cat! It's almost time for me to grab a coffee nudge as my night cap. I think Igor left some fresh, strong coffee in the thermal carafe before he turned in his bar towel. We have some whipped cream, right? Javagal Reply 146 - Posted by: daphne, 12/23/2001 10:58:00 PM Thank you, thank you thank you, Lucianne for a great party, but more importantly for the greatest site on the web - intellectual stimulation and emotional support of the very highest quality! Viva Lucianne!!! Viva George W.!!! Viva Lovely Laura!!! Viva Rummy!!! Viva Condi!!! I'm getting thirsty. Just one more little flute of champagne. Merry Christmas, all!!! Reply 147 - Posted by: MousyMick, 12/23/2001 10:59:24 PM Mamateach, Thad and I would love to ride home with you. Do you have room for all our shopping bags? I found a couple of nifty birthday presents for Thad when I was out today plus I had to buy NYC souvenirs for the family. Wow, it's been quite a weekend! We're going to bring the size 7 Jimmy Choo that still smells of vodka stinger home with us. I despair of ever finding who that shoe belongs to. If any of you ladies get home and find that you have only one red raw silk pump sprinkled with rhinestones and red sequins across the toe and sporting a 3-inch heel , please let me know. We -- or rather, I -- owe you a pair. Thad says to tell everyone goodbye and thanks you all again for the birthday wishes. Would everyone like one more Tylenol before I pack them in my handbag? (It's new! I bought it at Prada in anticipation of Christmas Money Yet-to-Come. I hope I didn't miscalulate the amount that relatives will be blessing me with or we might be eating peanut butter and macaroni-and-cheese for a month.) Ah, well...it was a lovely party Lucianne, in spite of a few, uh...indiscretions. Thank you so much for the invitation -- we had a wonderful time. And hey! I even convinced Thad to talk to all of you! That's a bonus that offsets the fact that I hugged a horse. See you all back on the boards on Christmas Eve! Hugs all 'round, Micki Reply 148 - Posted by: Tom Badham, 12/23/2001 11:04:45 PM Looks like I made it back just in time to say good night and God Bless to everybody. Found the truck down at the Municipal Garage. Seems Rudi wanted it washed, waxed, fueled and oil changed. Works for me. I was drinking coffee at the Waffle House down in Bessemer off I 20 when it pulled in. Dangest truck I ever saw. The driver hopped out of the cab and came into the restaurant. He had on an old cowboy hat, a red driver's jacket that said Rudolph Trucking, jeans and cowboy boots. Older fellow, beautiful white hair and beard. When he took off his jacket you could see big thick forearms in his short sleeved shirt. One had SeaBee tattoo, the other had a Marine tattoo. He sat next to me at the counter and we began talking. He told me that he was on a run to New York City from Texas. But, he didn't want to go. He'd been there shortly after 9/11 and saw Ground Zero. Said it broke his heart and made him so mad he couldn't see straight at the same time! He wanted to spend a few days with his old buddy Sister Angelina up in Hanceville, but there wasn't going to be enough time. When I told him that I'd been invited to Lucianne Goldberg's party, he pulled out a way bill slip and pointed to her name. Seems he had a delivery for her. Well, one thing led to another, he got my car keys and I headed his truck east for Atlanta. Seems every cop knew him on the route. They'd buzz the truck on the CB and ask if he needed escort. I always said yes. Nice to head up the Interstates at 90 to 100 mph with a cop or two in front clearing traffic. Each weigh station I got to would flag me through when they saw his papers. Fastest trip I ever made. I'm supposed to meet him at the H. Clinton landfill out on Long Island, drop all the bagged party trash in the trailer then he heads north and I head south. He told me that I'd better be there before dusk, Christmas Eve or he'd kick my butt. I'll be there, last thing I want is to have the Senior Driver of Rudolph Trucking Lines, one Nickolas Christopher Kringle mad at me!! Hopefully I'll see you all next year!! God Bless you all!! Reply 149 - Posted by: VivaFlame, 12/23/2001 11:12:00 PM Just now got here. I can't even believe it's Sunday. I missed the party yesterday, because I was at my daughter's wedding. She looked lovely and I hope they live as happily as possible ever after. Wish you could all have been there. The food was great and the atmosphere family. Thanks for all these great Posts. Merry Christmas to one and All. You are some of my favorite people on the Planet! You are in my prayers & God Bless Us Everyone! Reply 150 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/23/2001 11:16:31 PM I want to add my thanks to Lucianne and staff (Igor, you devil! It will be our secret.) What a wonderful party and what wonderful guests you invited. I'm honored to be included among them. Caprine.....WOW...a goat named after me???? WOW!!! That will set a girl to singin'. Speaking of which...I can't apologize enough for putting that Barbra Streisand number on the stereo yesterday.....don't know how it got in with the mix of tunes I had so carefully chosen to share with all of you. How embarrassing!! I'll screen my selections more closely next party. Again.....thanks to all of you Ldotters for sharing so much entertainment, enlightenment and just plain fun. I do believe we're all in good company and I feel blessed. Love and Merry Christmas to you all from /StephaniePlum/ ....WOW, a goat named after me........... Reply 151 - Posted by: AnotherPointOfView, 12/23/2001 11:20:05 PM Merry Christmas, all! Christmas Eve is almost upon us, and that means Santa is busy sturdying his sleigh and packing the toys. Where is he? Well, for security reasons he's at an Undisclosed Location. That's right, Santa is really a politician we've rarely seen since September. Imagine the hat and the beard and it all becomes rather appearant: HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS! Reply 152 - Posted by: AnotherPointOfView, 12/23/2001 11:25:30 PM Oops, image was supposed to be: Reply 153 - Posted by: J.J. Bain, 12/23/2001 11:26:24 PM CHEERS!! Reply 154 - Posted by: AnotherPointOfView, 12/23/2001 11:30:34 PM Oops. I've failed twice in a row. LStaff, can you help? The original image I'm trying to link to is: http://www.sonic.net/~michaelc/dcsanta.jpg (I feel like such a newbie sometimes ) Reply 155 - Posted by: steph_gray, 12/23/2001 11:36:17 PM Hey Steph P. from Steph G., I haven't been at the whole party but I noticed your posting a request for Ella Fitzgerald early on, GREAT taste, thank you. I've been listening to her Swingin Christmas for a week now and I love her version of "Sleigh Ride," it really swings! Ella rules totally! Merry Christmas to everyone. Anybody who knows how to Lindy Hop, I'm available. :-) Reply 156 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/23/2001 11:40:00 PM The image tag has frosted my butt on more than one occasion, too. Don't feel like a newby. I've been here for a while now, and I can't get it to work. I never used to have problems with it, but for some reason, it just doesn't work for me. Could some kind soul explain, in vivid detail, what one must do to get a picture to show up? Reply 157 - Posted by: applepie, 12/23/2001 11:44:35 PM Uh-Oh! Looks like those double exposures with Caprine's goats got me all confused. If it is Cabana Boy, and not MsFalconers, I blame the gender confusion on the double exposures! Forgive me. Honest mistake. But, the pictures ARE great! Can hardly wait to share them all with everyone! Reply 158 - Posted by: paiso, 12/23/2001 11:46:08 PM Checking back over the thread, it looks like it was a great party. This is such a great site. I just dropped in to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! Reply 159 - Posted by: sherlock, 12/23/2001 11:46:28 PM "Hello Everyone" Yeah, I know I`m late, but better late than never huh? Gee, what a great party. Sorry I missed most of it. I just stoped in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and the best New Year EVER!!!! If you don`t mind bartender, I`ll have a Rum w/coke please. Thank You so much for the drink bartender- Oh, You say just call you Sam? AWWWWW that taste so good, do I have time for another one Sam Reply 160 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/23/2001 11:48:49 PM But the picture was worth surfing for. Thank for your hospiltality, Lucianne. You are so kind to allow me to join so many smart funny people. I was awed to be in their presence. Thank you for finding such a great staff--Igor the sitelice slayer, and Oblio, who seems fast too. Love to the Staff Genie, Jason, Hilary and the mouse. And Baroness, you were unbelievably kind to me and my KittyCat Monte. She has promised to never aim that view to Tom Badham again. Merry, Merry Christmas. (Man, am I stuffed!) Reply 161 - Posted by: Chris in Fl, 12/23/2001 11:53:02 PM Though I had a good time at the 'real' party, I was looking forward to returning to the Lucianne virtual Christmas party in time to say goodnight to the partygoers. Had to change out of my bridesmaid dress as I didn't want to upstage anyone. Yes Caprine, you are right, baked beans are very Christmas and they went nicely with the spiral ham and potatoe salad...what was I thinking? And speaking of goats,I live on a cow ranch and my step son once took in a mountain goat who was adorable but very stubborn; he did not last too long since he liked to climb to the top of the cars and perch (since there are no mountains in FL)- wreaked havoc on the paint jobs. Fortunately, there is a (sort of) goat refuge a coupla counties away and we sure hope he is enjoying being around like species. Now, where did Bill and Donald run off to? I must find them to say goodnight. Oh yea, there was some guy out front, saying he was (I think) Lanny Davis - ever heard of him? Anyway, he was trying to pass out flyers to us Lucianne guests extolling the successes of the clinton (ever heard of him?) presidency...sure hope Igor bounces that loooooser. Also, I have it on good authority that Bill Richardson talks to himself and answers himself...in fact the cab driver said that he thought he had a second fare in the car but it was just Bill and his imaginary friend. Well Miss Lucy you throw quite a party - i have enjoyed lurking and posting and hope you will make this an annual event...Is it too soon for a New Year's virtual party. Sure would be safer. How rude of me; I'm just a guest. Again, thank you for the wonderful party. Reply 162 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/23/2001 11:53:08 PM applepie -- No offense taken. Just call me CabanaBoy. The name comes from Molly Falconer from Fox News. I'm in charge of suntan lotion application and general tidying up. It's a rough gig, but somehow, I manage. Reply 163 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/23/2001 11:53:44 PM Steph G - Sorry you missed most of the party and the music......it was unbelievable. We had every song ever written by everyone who ever recorded it or whoever sang it (even to themselves while in the shower). Fabulous virtual Christmas party. I love Ella, her voice IS music.... Merry Christmas....gotta post this before the thread closes as midnight and we all turn into pumpkins. Love from /SP/ Reply 164 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 12:01:21 AM The doors are closing! Merry Christmas to all of you! See everyone next year! Thank you all, wonderful hosts and hostesses, especially our wonderful LADY, Lucianne! Reply 165 - Posted by: pomom, 12/24/2001 12:07:00 AM Well, it's a good thing I filled up my flask while Igor wasn't looking. A little something to swig on the plane going back home. Thank you Lucianne and staff for a really great party. Thank you L-Dot party animals for the most creative and clever virtual fun I've ever had. Everyone of you are special. I'm not good with names, but my heart's really full tonight. Now, I'm dragging a 30 gal trash bin around the perimeter of the room and picking up drink swizzle sticks, cups, and plates. Oh, my, leftover baloney from the Tom Dashle pinata! Almost as rotten as he is. Stay warm, drive safely, and take two tylenol. Your friend, Pomom Reply 166 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 12:14:16 AM Well, pomom, here we are once again.....why do we always volunteer for the clean-up crew? Will you share that flask with me? Oh, no thanks, you can have the baloney.... /SP/ Reply 167 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 12:19:52 AM *****MUSIC***** "The Party's Over".... hum, hum, hum..... Reply 168 - Posted by: golla, 12/24/2001 12:26:41 AM Well, ladies - looks like we did a great clean-up job here - just need Tom Badham to bring that truck in here so we can load it up. But what are we going to do with Hitchens, here, in the corner? Anyone know his home address and a "safe" cab driver? Thanks, one and all, for a GREAT weekend. What a super party! Reply 169 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 12:31:46 AM Hitch...Hitch! C'mon, buddy. We'll split a cab...ah, hell. It's on me. Wanna swing by O'Rourke's first? I hear his wife's outta town with the kids and she left the key to the liquor cabinet on accident. Reply 170 - Posted by: HopeandGlory, 12/24/2001 12:38:37 AM Show me the way to go home I'm tired and I want to go to bed I had a couple of drinks about an hour ago and they've gone right to my head no matter where I roam on land or sea or foam all day long I'll be singing this song show me the way to go home. Waaaah! I'm lost people, never been to downtown New Yawk before,waaaah!!! I'm just a little English Rose from Texas . . . .Show me the way to go home. Please . . . Oh give me Land lotsa land with the starry skies above, don't fence me in . . . Texas, where are you Texas. Sigh!!! Merry Christmas, I enjoyed the party y'all. Reply 171 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 12:41:38 AM Uh, 'cuse me, Cabana Boy. Do you know anyone around here that has some suntan lotion? Reply 172 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 12:50:04 AM Matter of fact, let me get my overnight bag. Do you like cocoa butter or baby oil based? (BTW...What happened to Chris Buckley? He never showed up, as far as I know? Surely he got the invite.) Reply 173 - Posted by: HopeandGlory, 12/24/2001 12:56:30 AM alt=""> I just love this place . . . .thankyou Lucianne. Reply 174 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 12:59:48 AM Hey, guys, weren't Igor and Oblio supposed to turn out the lights and lock up here at midnight?? I'm starting to worry about them. Last time I saw Igor he was doing some pretty fancy footwork on the dance floor and was working his way through that line-up of ladies waiting for the next dance. What could have happened to him?? Oh well, they have they keys, so until they show up and kick us out......anybody for a martini? I make a mean, dry one !! And how about some of this leftover Spam loaf?? Anyone??? /SP/ Reply 175 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 1:00:21 AM Igor must be cleaning up. The doors are still open - and I hate to say it, but look who's walking up the front steps. Now, what is PIAPS doing here? OMG! She's got on a red pantsuit with green sequins and blinking Christmas lights all over it! I've never seen anythin LIKE it! IGOR! Hurry! Lock the doors! BTW, it's baby oil. Reply 176 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 1:03:31 AM Ohhh! Geez...she looks like the landing strip on the Nimitz! Take down the mistletoe and hang up some garlic! Reply 177 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 1:10:52 AM SHE wasn't invited!!!!! Was she? I'm sure she wasn't! Just look at those flashing lights. As my Grandma used to say, "Isn't that just pitiful?" Hey! Didn't I see an extension cord that was chewed up by all the kitties here tonight? Somebody grab it. We'll figure out what to do, won't we? Reply 178 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 1:18:05 AM We'll wrap Lucianne's feather boa around it, plug it in, and when she walks through the door, yell "Hooray! You won best costume! Here's you sash!" (BTW...Baby oil is best. Softens the skin and adds a nice gloss. ) Reply 179 - Posted by: HopeandGlory, 12/24/2001 1:21:25 AM Help . . . no . . . .the Black Widow Spider is here spinning her web. She jinxed my graphic I know she did. I'll save you CabanaBoy, Applepie and Stephanie . . . quick here's the RAID. . . . Whew! that was close. Just like the Clintons to show up where there's free food an all. Igor watch out for the fine pseudo silverware and pseudo crystal glasses, they'll grab anything not nailed down. . . . .Maybe I can follow that LoneStar up there . . . Maybe that will take me back to Texas . . . Sigh! I'm still lost people. {{{Hugs to all}}} Reply 180 - Posted by: dot66, 12/24/2001 1:30:01 AM Well, folks--I missed the entire party. Only got to peek once in a while through the window at all the revelry.... AnotherPOV--do not use quotation marks in your image tag. I think it will work then. Something about this software that goes bonkers with quotation marks. GREAT pic. Guess since I missed the party, I'll have to listen to the retelling of the stories about it later [read the threads I saved]. Merry and Blessed Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight. Reply 181 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 1:32:08 AM Considering all the carcasses in that woman's wake, we're lucky to be alive! As for getting back to Texas from NY -- whew! I don't know what to tell ya. I have to find Kentucky, myself. I may just take a jaunt up to New Hampshire for a few days. I'm dying to hit Al Gore with a rock-filled snowball. (Note to Secret Service: That was a JOKE! I have no such plans, and never have. I would never do bodily harm to a high-ranking public official, past or present!) Reply 182 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 1:33:25 AM HopeandGlory, don't be scared. CabanaBoy has a cab coming with an American driver! You'll find your way home, in no time. Am I seeing things, or is she trying to stuff the paisley lounge chair into her "bag"? The one in the corner over there where Igor took his break. Igor! Where are your bouncers? This is BAD, people. All the silverware HopeandGlory picked up and put on the bar is MISSING! It was right there, and now it's gone. Hummmmmmm. Igor? Reply 183 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 1:41:30 AM Let's tell her it's the NYPD Policeman's Ball and watch her haul ass (in two trips, of course). Reply 184 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 1:46:06 AM Yikes -- I was over here behind the bar, minding my own business, sampling some the top brand gins that Igor had been pouring all weekend, when this "thing" came flashing by, all red and green lights. It was like a reverse tornado, sucking everything in it's path into a huge shopping bag. I managed to hang on to one of the full kegs under the bar so that I wasn't sucked in along with everything else, including the silverware. Chairs and everything were flying into that bag......I'm still down here under the bar. Is it safe to let go of the keg and stand up now. What was that thing ??? /SP/ Reply 185 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 1:49:17 AM Well, we could. . . . . . but, she is liable to spit on them, call them 'murderers' and then run over them with her enterage. (And she won't go to any of their funerals.) I think the charged up boa is a great idea! But, we must hurry. Now, the lounge chair, the silverware and Jeff's tree are all missing! This is one quick mover, I must say! Reply 186 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 1:54:52 AM Well, now I'm rally mad. I just checked in the mirror and "it" plucked off my tiara. Some nerve!!! Somebody call 9-1-1, or maybe we should just call Rudy directly. /SP/ Reply 187 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 1:58:05 AM StephaniePlum, stay where you are. You will not be safe out here. You are right, we are dealing with a flashing pig, here. Much like a tornado. It is a very dangerous situation. Somehow, the PIAPS got into the lounge at our party, just as we were about to close the doors, and she is sucking up everything, just like a tornado. Nothing seems safe. We must stop her. But, how? We need to get a PIG exterminator in here, quick! Reply 188 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 1:58:53 AM It's never safe to let go of a keg. That said, I think the best we can hope for is to tell her that Chuck Schumer has been going around bragging about how he's the Senior Senator and that he could take her in a leg wrestling match any day of the week -- or maybe that we saw Bill hitting on her girlfriend in down at Gary's Ashtray and Lamp Emporium. Reply 189 - Posted by: HopeandGlory, 12/24/2001 2:00:48 AM Oh no!!! . . . .that RAID wasn't strong enough. Quick gang get into a circle and we'll Hokey Pokey it to death . . . . put your right foot, put your right foot out, put your right foot in and then stomp it all about, squish, squish . . . . that's the ticket we're getting it now, so let's keep going, here we go . . . . put your left foot in, put your left foot out. . . .you know your drill by now . . . we will prevail gang, we will prevail. YeeHaw!!! This is so much fun, I forgot all about getting on home, Reply 190 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 2:03:23 AM applepie, I just had a horrible thought. Did "it" get your camera with all the pictures from the party. OGM.....if so, they'll go right into that room with those 900 files, and any political asiprations any of may have had may well be finished. Oh, what a terrible end to a fabulous weekend. How could this have happened?? Reply 191 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 2:07:19 AM HopeandGlory, Hey! It looks like it's working. Those lights are not FLASHING anymore! Maybe we conquered IT. Oh, please, please, let us DESTROY it once and for all! Never to hear from or see it's face again! WHAT FUN! Keep stomping, everybody! Reply 192 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 2:13:58 AM StephaniePlum, NO WAY! I protected all that film as soon as I saw her walking up the steps to our lounge! I gave all the film to my husband to hide in his "private place", and we KNOW she will never even THINK to look there. We are safe with the film and pictures. Whew! Close call, though! Reply 193 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 2:14:47 AM Stand back everybody!! I'll just roll this keg out there onto the dance floor where you've hokey-pokied IT into that....messy- looking puddle, Oh My Goodness.!! Here it comes.........strike !!! Did we do it, did we do it. I can't see from back here! Reply 194 - Posted by: MsFalconersCabanaBoy, 12/24/2001 2:17:17 AM Well, folks. I think the cab's here. I need to pour Hitch into it and scoot on over to O'Rourke's place. I have a feeling Buckley might be over there. A mick, a blueblood, a limey and a redneck, all in one room with an unlocked liquor cabinet. Somebody keep the EMS number handy. This ain't gonna be pretty! Nite all! Reply 195 - Posted by: jelyho, 12/24/2001 2:18:05 AM Hey, I think PIAPS stole my golden shoes. For crying out loud--It's just gold paint. Sheesh. How did that that that thinggggggggg get past the bouncer? Reply 196 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 2:21:47 AM We may have done it, but I was hoping for a bit of torture, - you know, drag it out a bit. I know, that is not the Christian thing to think, but SHE crashed our party and it is up to us to decide the punishment. Maybe making her look at Laura's white house tours for the next 100 years? Reply 197 - Posted by: HopeandGlory, 12/24/2001 2:23:28 AM Yahoo!!! We've done it gang, it's a gonner for sure, now I can git on home to my little dogie. I know If I follow that LoneStar up there it will take me home. . . . there's no place like home, there's no place like home. Texas here I come. Reply 198 - Posted by: StephaniePlum, 12/24/2001 2:27:33 AM Yippee -- what a finish. Wait till the rest of the gang hears about this tomorrow. They'll be sorry they left us to do the party clean-up and missed out on the excitement. I'm outta here too....sleep well, ladies. We deserve it for a job well done. /SP/ Reply 199 - Posted by: LComStaff, 12/24/2001 2:29:08 AM MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Reply 200 - Posted by: applepie, 12/24/2001 2:29:20 AM MsFalcomersCabanaBoy, Goodnight. Thank you for helping us stop the "intruder". You go and have fun tonight. Be careful, and be sure to get a designated decoy. ;-) Thread Closed © 2000 Lucianne.com Media Inc.