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Post by timothylane on Dec 22, 2020 21:59:15 GMT -8
I don't recall ever having a Christmas tree skirt. The presents were directly under the tree, and I don't think there was anything under them unless it was whatever rug the tree was placed on.
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Post by kungfuzu on Dec 22, 2020 22:03:14 GMT -8
My mother was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed making such things for all of us. I still have the Christmas Stocking she made for me. It must be, at the very least, 63 years old. But I believe it is probably 67 years old.
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Post by artraveler on Dec 23, 2020 10:03:06 GMT -8
Nice Hanukkah bush. Have a very excellent Christmas.
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Post by kungfuzu on Dec 23, 2020 10:19:08 GMT -8
Thanks. We are going to have some Texas smoked prime rib roast for Christmas Dinner.
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Post by timothylane on Dec 23, 2020 10:43:41 GMT -8
That certainly looks good. Elizabeth and I in our last few independent years tended to go to the lunch buffet at Shalimar Indian Restaurant.
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Post by timothylane on Dec 24, 2020 9:35:15 GMT -8
Merry Christmas to all here, and peace on Earth to men (and women) of good will.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Dec 24, 2020 9:42:05 GMT -8
What a glorious tree. And so many of the things that go on or under the tree (such as that lovely skirt) have a special family meaning. And, of course, Bing is the appropriate music for such a wonderful tree. Also, my brother found a nice classic playlist on YouTube that you all might enjoy. That’s a nice piece of beef as well. Reminds me (in a roundabout way) of the story my friend told me yesterday. She went to Texas to buy a horse and got back a couple days ago. Part of the process before final sale is having a vet check it over. Well, the horse had some problem with its spine and was not fit for barrel racing. The Texas owner of the ranch actually reimbursed my friend about $850.00 for her travel costs. The owner had no idea the horse had this problem. I just thought that was a good example of Texas hospitality. But the cows are obviously still for eating. |
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Post by kungfuzu on Dec 24, 2020 10:00:07 GMT -8
I will tell Mrs. Kung you thought so. She does most of the decorating. I just move the thing around and do what she tells me to do.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Dec 24, 2020 11:51:50 GMT -8
It is a wise man who knows that the wife is queen of the castle. And, well, they just tend to be better at the decorating thing. Merry Christmas to the talented and resourceful Mrs. Flu.
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Post by kungfuzu on Dec 24, 2020 11:53:42 GMT -8
If this doesn't put you off your meal, nothing will.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Dec 24, 2020 13:08:48 GMT -8
Also, if it’s not too late, I think those of who live in a Vegan state would love to see a photo when you carve the Roast Beast. Do you guys do it medium-rare?
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Post by kungfuzu on Dec 24, 2020 14:17:49 GMT -8
Yes. My plan for tomorrow is to cook the rib roast in the smoker until the middle part reaches 115 degrees. I will then take it out and put it into an oven, preheated to 400 degrees, for about 10 minutes. That will hopefully leave it perfectly medium rare with a somewhat crispy outside. In any case, I always try to err on the red side. Meat can always be cooked a little longer if one thinks it is too rare. It can't go from shoe-leather well done to medium rare.
As usual, Mrs. Kung will prepare the meat before cooking.
I was planning to take a photo or two and post them perhaps tomorrow night.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Dec 24, 2020 15:19:03 GMT -8
Did you all hear that? There’s still time to hop on a bus and partake.
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Post by kungfuzu on Dec 24, 2020 18:00:47 GMT -8
Do come. And we don't wear masks, so it is possible to eat, drink and be merry!
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Post by Brad Nelson on Dec 25, 2020 11:11:39 GMT -8
Festus Fidelus. I’m not sure if that’s Latin or from Gunsmoke.
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Post by timothylane on Dec 25, 2020 12:42:02 GMT -8
In opening our Christmas gifts, Elizabeth and I would try to remove the wrappings so that at least something might be reusable. She largely did the wrapping, so I'm not sure how much use that was. I suspect at least the bows were.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Dec 25, 2020 14:10:26 GMT -8
Wow. What a great-looking tree with an abundant presentinium underneath. Looks impressive. I wouldn’t open the presents and just leave everything there looking so festive and glorious.
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Post by Brad Nelson on Dec 25, 2020 17:45:09 GMT -8
Oh, shoot. That looks even better than I thought. That’s exactly the way I like it. But I did have a nice portion of homemade soup for dinner.
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Post by timothylane on Dec 25, 2020 17:52:29 GMT -8
I've never had a whole prime rib like that. I've just had it, sliced, in restaurants (usually when there was a special). As far as I can recall, the first time I ever had it was at Adam's Rib in New York, where I ate dinner one evening when I was there for business purposes. (Of course, that also meant I was getting meal money.) It's also the first time I ever had a Caesar salad.
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Post by artraveler on Dec 25, 2020 18:00:20 GMT -8
prime rib roast That is a most excellent roast. My wife has the very same set of dishes. I forget what they are called but the pattern is the same. It is a good thing our wives have taste or we would be just grumpy old men. |
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