Christmas Countdown - 2012

[shellie12]

OMG i hsve just seen carl waiting on a bus home from the pines :~}}}

 

[Christmasstar]

making my plan for kandice b - day...thinking of some donuts, cupcakes, a chocolate cake and a cheesecake....and sausages and potatoe salad for dinner.....yummy...will remind me of christmas....since that is our traditional christmas eve dinner

sounds like fun!
happy birthday to Kandice!!!!!!

 

[Christmasstar]

OMG i hsve just seen carl waiting on a bus home from the pines :~}}}

What, he is going home already, the party is just starting!

 

[shellie12]

What, he is going home already, the party is just starting!

OPPS maybe thats him just going wheni think about it yes the bus is heading in the direction of the pines

 

[shellie12]

I have just been reading about the tornadoes thats hitting the us midwest.illinois area

Mmc friends if thats your area please stay safe. as it says it gonna push eastward
And anyone getting the snow please be careful to

 

[shellie12]

Right folk time to say goodnight
Hope everyone is good is having a nice evening
And again if anyones in the storm or snow area. hopefully your safe from harm
And hoping all furbabies is good and behaving lol
Good night

 

[Christmasstar]

What, he is going home already, the party is just starting!

OPPS maybe thats him just going wheni think about it yes the bus is heading in the direction of the pines

yes it was, because he is here now!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Who Me? Miss two Pine Gatherings in a row?
Nah way - I missed nearly 100 pages in posts so I guess it's true.

:give: I'll make it up to you tonight with a special performance - places everyone!

You too Carl!

 

[MerryCarey]

I just made cupcakes! I mentioned them before, they are made with brownie mix and have chocolate chip cookie in the center. I can't start a topic in the recipes forum since I'm not a platinum member, but I will post it here if anyone wants to give it a go. It's very simple and delicious!

Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes:
Makes 24 cupcakes

You will need:
- 2 packs of brownie mix (use your favorite brand!)
- 1 pack of chocolate chip cookie mix (same as above!)
- A container of chocolate frosting (or white icing if you don't want them to be super fudgy)
- Cupcake liners
- 2 twelve cup Muffin pans

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Make the brownie mixes in one bowl
- Make the chocolate chip cookie mix in another bowl
- Line each cup in the muffin pans
- Take the chocolate chip cookie mix and roll it into 24 balls, each about the size of a half dollar
- Set the cookie balls onto a plate and put them aside
- Stir the brownie mix one last time and have it ready to use
- Fill each liner about halfway up with brownie mix, slightly under if anything
- Drop one cookie ball into each muffin cup
- Cover each cookie ball with the remaining brownie mix
- Bake for 18-20 minutes
- Take them out of the oven and let them cool.
- Ice them with the frosting!

Typical cupcakes with cake mix only tell you to fill the individuals cups up about 3/4 of the way total, but you can do a bit higher since they do not rise nearly as much. Oh - and if you want, feel free to make either of the mixes or the icing from scratch, this way is just much easier and very quick. I'm a chocolate lover so of course I had to do chocolate fudge icing

I am going to go snack on cupcakes and study for a test now! Have a good day!

MerryCarey - Please stay safe and be careful driving!

Those sound WONDERFUL! Does the cookie dough bake inside the brownie, or stay soft?

Got home safely about 6:45---thanks again to everyone for thinking safe thoughts for me! An irritating day in various ways, but I also got some good news, and it's good to be home.

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[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Dressed in Leap Year Merry Tartan - I stand before you - mic in hand!

This one is dedicated to Merry Beatle Fans everywhere!

Sleigh to Drive by: Auntie Mistletoe
(based on the song Ticket to Ride by John Lennon and Paul McCartney as performed by The Beatles)

I think I’m gonna be merry and glad
Christmas time is comin‘, hurray
The reindeer are flying me to your pad
HoHo, I’m on my way
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
Christmas surprises I will share
Kissed Mrs. Claus before I fled
I double-checked my list, yeah
Fed the reindeer and loaded the sled
Reindeer prancing all around

I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
Christmas surprises I will share
The reindeer are soaring real high
I have millions of deliveries to make
And that’s no word of a lie
I’ll be landing on your roof tonight
Plate of cookies left waiting for me
Be sure the kiddies are tucked in for the night
I’m stuffing stockings and leaving gifts around the tree
In the morning, I’ll be back at the North Pole
When the wee ones wake with glee
I think I’m gonna be merry and glad
Christmas time is comin‘, hurray
The reindeer are flying me to your pad

I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
Christmas surprises I will share
The reindeer are soaring real high
I have millions of deliveries to make
And that’s no word of a lie
I’ll be landing on your roof tonight
Plate of cookies left waiting for me
Be sure the kiddies are tucked in for the night

I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
I’ve got a sleigh to drive
Christmas surprises I will share
Mrs. Claus is waiting for me, I must hurry
Mrs. Claus is waiting for me, I must hurry
Mrs. Claus is waiting, I must hurry

Well O'Malley the cat digs it!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

300 days to go

HOHOHO!

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

I got to come home early, and beat the freezing rain. The roads were not too bad yet. They are calling for about a foot now. I heard on the radio on my way home that Davy Jones of the Monkees died today, when I was a kid the Monkees were my favorite group, I even did a report on them when I was in 5th grade. Once again my music tastes never followed the popular groups of the time.


RIP Davy Jones

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[AuntieMistletoeDear]

I don't do much baking these days, but I make chocolates for the gang at work. I made the most delicious meatloaf ever on Sunday night. We had the remainder yesterday as a sandwhich and it was yummy!

I like visiting the Pines to partake in virtual cupcakes though!

What does the special coffee blend contain tonight?

 

[jennifer91]

Those sound WONDERFUL! Does the cookie dough bake inside the brownie, or stay soft?

Got home safely about 6:45---thanks again to everyone for thinking safe thoughts for me! An irritating day in various ways, but I also got some good news, and it's good to be home.

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It does bake inside of the brownie. I can't really describe the texture - it is not soft at all, but it isn't extremely crunchy, either. It is the perfect filling for the cupcake, though, I will tell you that! It melts in your mouth!

I am so glad that you made it home safely. I hope you have a well deserved relaxing evening!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Good evening,

I got to come home early, and beat the freezing rain. The roads were not too bad yet. They are calling for about a foot now. I heard on the radio on my way home that Davy Jones of the Monkees died today, when I was a kid the Monkees were my favorite group, I even did a report on them when I was in 5th grade. Once again my music tastes never followed the popular groups of the time.


RIP Davy Jones

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I was just looking for the Merry song I changed around from the Monkees theme song, but it must be in a different folder.I was going to surprise you. I'll find it when I'm looking for something else.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:-x Still sifting through my merry folder - think I found the right one.

 

[sugar142286]

Hello everyone! Happy Pines Day and Happy Lear Year Day!

How is everyone doing tonight? I am doing well. This is the first I have been able to get to stop in tonight, so I am going to get caught up on the countdown as much as I can and I am going to swing by the Pines, before having go to work.

Nothing is new here. DS is trying to crawl so badly. He gets started and face plants. He's been "army crawling" for quite some time now. He will be 8 months on the 8th of March. When he starts to do that, watch out! :-D

Anyway, I am off to the Pines! I will talk to you all tomorrow! I hope you're all enjoying yourself tonight! See you soon!

 

[sugar142286]

Shellie for being picked for MOM! You really deserve it!

 

[sugar142286]

thank you, we had a good afternoon, watched "This means war" It had some funny parts and action parts and then the parts I did not care for at all. Would not watch it again. But it was nice to spend time with friends and my daughter.

I think that is always the best thing of all: The memories you make, while spending time with your familiy anf friends! Unforgetable!

 

[sugar142286]

it is coming to get us again....well at least they are warning it might. Will find out in the morning!

Did you get any of this nasty weather?