> > Christmas Card list updated > > > Richiele Sloan (missi) > 2973 Ridgeway Dr > National City > California 91950 > > Erick Karcher > 109 Forest Lake Ln > West Jefferson > NC 28694 > > Fred Butts > 2176 Spencer Road > Rock Stream > New York 14878 > > Judy Nisbet > 23141 - 72 Ave RR8 > Langley, BC > Canada > V2Y 2R9 > > Jean Payton > 4951 Anchor Way > New Port Richey > Florida 34652 > > Bill Covey > 10809 Edgewater Road > Fort Smith > Arkansas 72903 > > Sharon Weber > 4011 Butternut Hill > Troy, Mi 48098 > > Pat Salisbury (Hoosiermom48) > P O Box 1152 > New Albany, IN 47151-1152 > > Angela Hallman > 553 Red Dawn Estates Trail > Vale, NC 28168 > > Linda Brousseau > 6313 Bent Branch Court > Temple Terrace, FL� 33617 > > Karie Johnson > PO Box 8178 > Fort Mohave, AZ > 86427 > > Pat White > 6083 Lean Avenue > San Jose, CA 95123 > > > Laural Malott > 9672 Winter Gaardens Blvd Lakeside CA 92040 Kelly Brannen 460 East Oak Ave. Porterville, CA 93257

HI!! and welcome--here is the poem. Welcome to the group and please post often !!! Cece ''A Traditional Housewarming: Bread - So you never go hungry. Wine - So your life is always sweet. Salt - So there is always spice in your life. And a Candle - So you always have light.'' ----- Original Message ----- From: Phyllis Cloyd <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 9:52 AM Subject: [FOLKLORE FAMILY] New home tradition/custom > Hello all -- > > I'm a brand new subscriber to this list. I'm looking for information > about a specific tradition -- bread, salt & wine as a gift to a new home > owner. >

Hello all -- I'm a brand new subscriber to this list. I'm looking for information about a specific tradition -- bread, salt & wine as a gift to a new home owner. Many years ago I read somewhere that an old custom is to take bread, salt & wine when visiting someone for the first time at their new home. There was a saying that went with the gift. It was something like: With this bread may your home never be without food. With this salt may....... With this wine may your home always be filled with good cheer. The above is just a wild guess. As you can see, I don't remember exactly what to say with the presentation of the gift. I know there is a very specific quote -- somewhere. 1. I checked the archives of this list and didn't find any info on the subject. 2. I have searched the web and found a Polish wedding tradition that includes a similar tradition of bread, salt & wine. And I have found biblical references. But nothing about a house warming gift. Can anyone out there provide me with the specific quote or saying suitable for a new home? Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving -- our great American tradition/custom. Regards, Phyllis in NJ

Freezing unbaked cookie dough Most cookie dough's freeze extremely well and can be kept frozen for up to 4 or 6 weeks. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the dough will absorb any odd odors present in your freezer if it's not properly wrapped and sealed. To prevent this smell-sponge effect-as well as freezer burn-wrap the dough securely twice. It's also a very good idea to write the type of cookie dough and the date it was frozen on the outside of the package. When you are ready to bake simply let the dough defrost in the refrigerator. This will take several hours, so plan ahead. The cookie dough's that freeze best are shortbreads, chocolate chip, peanut butter, refrigerator, sugar, and brownies, just to name a few. The types of cookie dough's that do not freeze well are cake- like cookies and cookies that have a very liquidy batter, such as madeleines and tuiles. Freezing already baked cookies Freezing baked cookies is a great way to preserve their freshness. Baked cookies will keep in the freezer for up to 3 or 4 weeks. As with freezing cookie dough, the most important thing to keep in mind is that you don't want your cookies to absorb any odors. Double-wrap the cookies securely and write the date and the type of cookie on the outside of the package. When you are ready to eat your frozen cookies, just let them come to room temperature, or, for you impatient types, pop them in the microwave on high for about 30 seconds. (Times will differ depending on the size of cookie you're defrosting.) We still haven't come across a baked cookie that doesn't freeze well. So feel free to freeze loads of assorted cookies to keep yourself supplied with yummy goodies, any time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ These look very pretty layered in a jar or those clear plastic candy type bags (seal these VERY well, they are not as airtight as a jar). Rum Ball Gift Mix Layer the ingredients in an airtight jar or tightly sealed cellophane bag. Place directions on the jar or tied on to the package with a ribbon. You can tie the baggie with the "dusting" powder (sugar) with this ribbon. A clever way is to use a baggie big enough that you can tie it off at the end and still be able to tie in the center evenly so that it looks like snowballs or a bow tie. Ingredients: 2 T. cocoa 1 c. powdered sugar 2 1/2 c. vanilla wafers, crushed 1 c. chopped pecans Tie on a baggie with additional 1/2 c. powdered sugar with a bow. Directions: You will need: 1/4 c. rum 2 T. light corn syrup Sift together cocoa and powdered sugar. Combine and stir in 1/4 c. rum with 2 T. light corn syrup. Add vanilla wafers and chopped pecans. Roll and form ingredients together into balls. Dip each ball into powdered sugar, or put them in a plastic bag and shake them in the sugar. Makes 25 rum balls. Pecan Sandies Layer the dry ingredients in an airtight jar or tightly sealed cellophane bag. Seal the powdered sugar separately. 1 cup toasted pecans, finely ground 6 tablespoons granulated or confectioners' sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling Directions: You will need: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and, if desired, line with parchment paper. 2. Place the pecans, butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, and salt in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle and mix until well combined. Roll into one big ball, cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 to 2 hours. 3. To form the cookies, break off small pieces and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten each ball into a flat disk using a wet water glass or your hand. 4. Transfer the cookies to the oven and bake until they begin to brown, about 14 to 16 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes, remove to a rack, and sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. Cool the cookie sheet between batches. Makes: about 3-4 dozen BROWNIE MIX Ingredients 2 1/4 C white sugar 2/3 C unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 C chopped pecans 1 1/4 Cs all-purpose flour 1 t baking powder 1 t salt Pour sugar into a clean and dry one quart jar. Press down firmly. Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. Pour in chopped pecans, make sure pecans are evenly layered in the jar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal. Attach the following directions to the jar: Empty mix into large bowl. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan. Cut into 2 inch squares. Blondies Layer the dry ingredients in an airtight jar or tightly sealed cellophane bag. 1 c. packed brown sugar Combine the following well and use as one layer: 3/4 c. flour 1/2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/2 c. to 3/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts 6 oz. bag of chocolate chips (optional) Directions: You will need: 6 T. butter or margarine 1 large egg 1 t. vanilla Bring the ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8" X 8" pan; then line with waxed paper and butter paper. Place butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat on high with electric mixer for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour blend over butter mixture and mix on low until all the flour is just moistened, about 15 seconds. Don't over beat. Stir in nuts and chips. Spread evenly in the pan with a spatula. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan. Turn out and peel off paper. Cut into bars or squares. HEARTY BEAN SOUP MIX Ingredients: 1/4 C dried garbanzo beans 1/4 C dried navy beans or lima beans 1/4 C dried red kidney beans or pinto beans 1/4 C dried whole or split peas 3 T minced dried onion 2 T whole wheat berries (optional) 2 T pearl barley 2 T dried celery flakes 2 t. instant beef bouillon granules 1/2 t. dried basil, crushed 1 bay leaf Dash Salt Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag or layer in an airtight container. Store, tightly sealed, until needed. Add the following recipes when giving the gift: BASIC HEARTY BEAN SOUP: Combine contents of package with 7 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. (Or soak bean mixture in the water overnight in a covered pan.) Do not drain. Bring beans and liquid to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf. Season to taste. Makes 6-8 side dish servings. MEATY BEAN SOUP: Follow basic recipe through the soaking step. Add 1 3/4-1 pound smoked pork hock or beef shank crosscuts. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour for pork hocks or 1-1/2 hour for beef shanks. Remove meat, chop coarsely and return to soup. Remove bay leaf. Add 1 16-oz. can tomatoes, cut up and undrained. Add one medium carrot, chopped. Cover and simmer for 30 more minutes. Season to taste. Makes 4-6 servings. SPICY BEAN POT: Follow basic recipe but reduce water to 5-1/2 cups. Remove bay leaf. Brown 1/2 pound ground beef and drain off fat. Add 1 tsp. chili powder and cook 1 minute. Add to bean soup along with 1 10-oz. can Rotel. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Season to taste. Serve in tortilla bowls or with corn chips. Garnish with jalapenos, if desired. Makes 6-8 main-dish servings. CHEESY BEAN SOUP: Follow basic recipe through the soaking step, except reduce water to 4 cups. Remove bay leaf. Mash beans slightly. Add 2 cups milk and 6-oz.cubes of cheese (American, Cheddar, or smoked). Cook and stir until beans are soft. Makes 4-6 main dish servings.

Hi Cece, Thanks for the compliment. I wish I had 'craved' knowledge when I was in school too!<G> My report cards would have been much better. I was bored to tears so didn't pay any attention. I love to read so would learn that way without realizing it. I surprise myself with some of the things that pop into my head at odd moments. Now if you asked me a question about any of the stuff I sent I'd probably stutter and stammer trying to come up with the answer.<G> I'd have to think about it; if I don't think, I can remember it. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did...full house...full belly!<g> Linda Bee In a message dated 11/22/01 12:38:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > ..........I wish I "craved" knowledge when I was in school !!! ............ > > I wish I had your gift for memorization of facts. As my mom used to say, " > it goes in two eyes, and out my "tush" !!!!" (paraphrasing of course !!) >

50 Quick Gift Ideas 1. M&M's - "Have a Merry and Most wonderful Holiday Season!!" 2. Soup or soup mix - Wishing you a "Souper" Holiday Season!! 3. Frozen or ready to bake pizza - "Warm up to a wonderful Holiday Season "Topped" with Christmas cheer!" 4. Apples and Hershey's Hugs - A teacher can't live by apples alone...She needs "Hugs" too!! 5. Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! 6. Loaf of Bread - For being there when you were "Kneaded", for "Rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "Loafing" on the job, for helping others to "Heel" with TLC. No matter how you "Slice it", you do a terrific job loving Others. Merry Christmas!! 7. Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly"Jolly" Christmas!! 8. Rootbeer - We're "Root"ing for you to have a Happy Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year!! 9. Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex" his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!! Merry Christmas!! 10. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's - Hope a merry "HO - HO - H0" fills your heart the whole year through! (Put a Santa sticker on the label) 11. Wire Wisk - (Filled with Chocolate kisses) "We WHISK you a Merry KISSmas!!" 12. Jar of Jelly - jelly is like love - you can't spread it around without getting some on yourself! Merry Christmas!! 13. Christmas Tray - We "Tray"sure your friendship! Merry Christmas!! 14. Bell - With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish come true. And bring you peace and happiness to last the whole year through! Merry Christmas! 15. Yule Log - "We send you warm greetings this Christmas Season!!" 16. Potpourri - "May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of warm Christmases long ago!" Merry Christmas! 17. Cleaners - "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!" Merry Christmas! 18. Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas! 19. Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great Christmas! 20. A juice pitcher filled with candy canes- "We pitcher you raising a little "cane" during the holidays!" Have a merry Christmas!! 21. Broom - You're "Dust" the finest neighbors we know! Merry Christmas! 22. Paper Towels - "Blot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas Spirit!" 23. Measuring Cup or Glass Measure - "Wishing you Joy Beyond Measure! 24. Bananas - If we could choose our friends, and we searched the whole world through, we'd go bananas trying to find a better bunch than you!!" 25. Any Star ornaments - "Remember the reason for the season!" 26. Chocolate Mousse Mix - "Merry Christmousse" to our "Deer" Friends! 27. Wooden spoon - Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or soufflés; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Merry Christmas from us to you!" 28. Flower - "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you! Happy Holidays!! Or "You make friendship bloom all year round!" 29. Heart Christmas Ornament - "May the Joy and Love you give away, come back to you on Christmas day!" 30. Cinnamon Sprinkles - (Cinnamon & Sugar, or cookie sprinkles) "May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!" Merry Christmas! 31. Hershey's Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a little hug!" 32. Christmas music. CD or Tape - "May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart rejoice!" Or "May the merry sounds of Christmas bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season" Merry Christmas!! 33. Filled Basket - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings" 34. Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry Christmas! 35. Stocking or filled Jar - "Have a fun filled Christmas this year!" 36. Lamb - "Have "eweself" a Merry little Christmas!!" 37. Candle - "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!! 38. Holly - "Happy Holly days!" 39. Calendar - "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!" 40. Shaped Sugar Cookies - "Rolling out a batch of Christmas Cheer, for Someone we think is very dear!!" 41. Cherry 7-up - "Just a Little Christmas Cheer from Happy Hearts this time of year!! Merry Christmas!!" 42. Sparkling Cider - "Wishing you a Sparkling Holiday Season!" 43. Warm Casserole or Bread - "Bundled up with warm wishes!!" 44. Popcorn or Carmel Corn - "Just "Popping" by with a Holiday Hi!" Or "May your Holidays be Poppin'!" 45. Seasoning Mix - "Seasoned with Love" Merry Christmas!! 46. Eggbeater - "Have an "Eggstra" Special Holiday!!" 47. Hershey's Hugs and Kisses - "Christmas Hugs and Kisses to You " Or "Holiday Hugs and Kisses to you!" 48. Apple Pie or Apple Crisp - "Wishing you a Scrumptious Christmas!" 49. Fruit Basket - "May your New Year be Festive and Fruitful!!" 50. Any Sweet Treat - "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"

Space Weather News for Nov. 23, 2001 http://www.spaceweather.com NORTHERN LIGHTS: A powerful solar explosion on Nov. 22nd hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space and toward our planet -- possibly joining another CME already en route. The expanding clouds could trigger geomagnetic activity when they sweep past Earth on Nov. 24th and/or 25th. High-latitude sky watchers are likely to see Northern Lights this weekend, especially during the hours around local midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Prospects for middle-latitude observers are less certain. Tune in to SpaceWeather.com for details and updates. LEONID METEORS: For those who saw it, last weekend's Leonid meteor storm was simply unforgettable. Our growing photo gallery of the storm includes eye-catching photos of Leonid fireballs, exploding Leonids, even Leonids streaking through auroras. Check them out at SpaceWeather.com. ---

In a message dated 11/22/01 1:01:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > Christmas Card list updated > > > Richiele Sloan (missi) > 2973 Ridgeway Dr > National City > California 91950 > > Erick Karcher > 109 Forest Lake Ln > West Jefferson > NC 28694 > > Fred Butts > 2176 Spencer Road > Rock Stream > New York 14878 > > Judy Nisbet > 23141 - 72 Ave RR8 > Langley, BC > Canada > V2Y 2R9 > > Jean Payton > 4951 Anchor Way > New Port Richey > Florida 34652 > > Bill Covey > 10809 Edgewater Road > Fort Smith > Arkansas 72903 > > Sharon Weber > 4011 Butternut Hill > Troy, Mi 48098 > > Pat Salisbury (Hoosiermom48) > P O Box 1152 > New Albany, IN 47151-1152 > > Angela Hallman > 553 Red Dawn Estates Trail > Vale, NC 28168 > > Linda Brousseau > 6313 Bent Branch Court > Temple Terrace, FL&#65533; 33617 > > Karie Johnson > PO Box 8178 > Fort Mohave, AZ > 86427 > > Pat White > 6083 Lean Avenue > San Jose, CA 95123 > > > Laural Malott > 9672 Winter Gaardens Blvd Lakeside CA 92040

In a message dated 11/20/01 10:19:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > > Richiele Sloan (missi) > > 2973 Ridgeway Dr > > National City > > California 91950 > > > > Erick Karcher > > 109 Forest Lake Ln > > West Jefferson > > NC 28694 > > > > Fred Butts > > 2176 Spencer Road > > Rock Stream > > New York 14878 > > > > Judy Nisbet > > 23141 - 72 Ave RR8 > > Langley, BC > > Canada > > V2Y 2R9 > > > > > > > > > > JEAN PAYTON > > 4951 ANCHOR WAY > > > > Bill Covey > 10809 Edgewater Road > Fort Smith, AR 72903 > > > Sharon Weber > 4011 Butternut Hill > Troy, Mi 48098 > > Pat Salisbury (Hoosiermom48) > P O Box 1152 > New Albany, IN 47151-1152 > > Angela Hallman > 553 Red Dawn Estates Trail > Vale, NC 28168 > > Linda Brousseau > 6313 Bent Branch Court > Temple Terrace, FL 33617 > Laural Malott 9672Winter Gardens Blvd Lakeside,Ca 92040

A little factoid for Thanksgiving/Christmas 2001. This might be a good thing to print for your scrapbook so that future generations can see what life was like "back in the good old days !!" Of course 1000 people doesn't constitute much of a cross reference, but it makes for a good reference on what entertainment is available at the turn of THIS century !! Cece ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BUT THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME An overwhelming majority (95 percent) of Americans are planning to stay home or close to home for the holidays. That’s according to a survey commissioned by Philips Consumer Electronics and conducted by Impulse Research Corporation, which polled more than 1,000 Americans regarding how they will spend their time at home this holiday season. They won’t be roasting chestnuts on an open fire. 70 percent of respondents said they’ll use home electronics (camcorders, DVD recorders or still-photography cameras) to create their holiday memories, and more than half (54 percent) will gather around the TV. More than one third of respondents (37 percent) enjoy spending time watching holiday classics or listening to holiday music. 46 percent of people surveyed said family gatherings are their favorite way to spend time during the holidays. Digital wide- screen televisions, DVD players, audio products and PC-based home entertainment items top holiday wish lists this season. More than half of the respondents (59 percent) are hoping to find DVD products such as DVD players and recorders under the Christmas tree. 27 percent would like a digital wide-screen TV, while 15 percent hope to find audio equipment such as a CD recorder/player or MP3 recorder/player stuffing their stocking. A complete home theater system was the top choice on holiday wish lists for 24 percent of respondents. (Web site: news.philips.com)

Know I'm late but want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, and if you all had half as much to eat as we did I know how your feeling. I could pass for Santa (with out any stuffing, it's natural). We had family home from Tulsa, OK, and Ohio. Some have gone back to the motel, and some are trying to get the kids bathed now. The kids have been so well behaved and some of them haven't seen each other in seven years. It is so nice to have a few at a time and to be able to enjoy them. Happy Thanks Giving everyone. Love Grannie Annie

Thanks Missi! Gotta snitch this and send on to my friends. Liked the Bin Ladin one too. Happy Turkey day. Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> tooooo funny! happy Bird day!! Richiele > We Will We Will Eat You - The Singing Turkeys > http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/We_Will_Eat_You.cfm > <A HREF="http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/We_Will_Eat_You.cfm">AOL Link</A>

>Osama Goes To Hell > >One day in the future, Osama bin Laden has a heart attack and dies. He >immediately goes to hell, where the devil is waiting for him. > >"I don't know what to do here," says the devil. "You are on my list, but I >have no room for you. You definitely have to stay here, so I'll tell you >what I'm going to do. I've got a couple of folks here who weren't quite as >bad as you. I'll let one of them go, but you have to take their place. I'll >even let YOU decide who leaves." > >Osama thought that sounded pretty good, so he agreed. The devil opened the >first room; in it was Richard Nixon and a large pool of water. He kept >diving in and surfacing empty handed -- over and over and over. Such was >his >fate in hell. > >"No," bin Laden said. "I don't think so. I'm not a good swimmer and I don't >think I could do that all day long." > >The devil led him to the next room; in it was Tony Blair with a >sledgehammer >and a room full of rocks. All he did was swing that hammer, time after time >after time. > >"No, I've got this problem with my shoulder. I would be in constant agony >if >all I could do was break rocks all day," commented Osama bin Laden. > >The devil opened a third door. In it, Osama saw Bill Clinton, lying on the >floor with his arms staked over his head, and his legs staked in a spread >eagle pose. Bent over him was Monica Lewinsky, doing what she does best. > >Osama bin Laden looked at this in disbelief for a while and finally said, >"Yeah, I can handle this." > >The devil smiled and said, "OK, Monica, you're free to go." > > »§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»«§:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*: »§« My friends tell me that I refuse to grow up, but I know they're just jealous because they don't have pajamas with feet. Richiele 'Marie <*}}>< MSN [email protected] »§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»«§:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«

tooooo funny! happy Bird day!! Richiele > We Will We Will Eat You - The Singing Turkeys > http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/We_Will_Eat_You.cfm > <A HREF="http://www.gotlaughs.com/funpages/We_Will_Eat_You.cfm">AOL Link</A>

Just in case you weren't feeling too old today, this will certainly change things. Each year the staff at Beloit College in Wisconsin puts together a list to try to give the Faculty a sense of the mindset of this year's incoming freshman. Here is this year's list: * The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were born in 1982. * They have no meaningful recollection of the Reagan Era and probably did not know he had ever been shot. * They were prepubescent when the Persian Gulf War was waged. * Black Monday, 1987 is as significant to them as the Great Depression. * There has been only one Pope. * They were 11 when the Soviet Union broke apart and do not remember the Cold War. * They have never feared a nuclear war. * They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up. * Tianamen Square means nothing to them. * Bottle caps have always been screw off and plastic. * Atari predates them, as do vinyl albums. * The expression "You sound like a broken record" means nothing to them. * They have never owned a record player. * They have likely never played Pac Man and have never heard of Pong. * They may have never heard of an 8 track. The Compact Disc was introduced when they were 1 year old. * They have always had an answering machine. * Most have never seen a TV set with only 13 channels, nor have they seen a black and white TV. * They have always had cable. * There have always been VCRs, but they have no idea what BETA was. * They cannot fathom not having a remote control. * They don't know what a cloth baby diaper is, or know about the "Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up" commercial. Feeling old yet? There's more: * They were born the year that Walkman was introduced by Sony. * Roller-skating has always meant inline for them. * Jay Leno has always been on the Tonight Show. * They have no idea when or why Jordache jeans were cool. * Popcorn has always been cooked in the microwave. * They have never seen Larry Bird play. * They never took a swim and thought about Jaws. * The Vietnam War is as ancient history to them as WWI, WWII, and the Civil War. * They have no idea that Americans were ever held hostage in Iran. * They can't imagine what hard contact lenses are. * They don't know who Mork was or where he was from. * They never heard: "Where's the beef?", "I'd walk a mile for a camel," or "De plane, de plane!". * They do not care who shot J.R. and have no idea who J.R. was. * The Titanic was found? They thought we always knew. * Michael Jackson has always been white. * Kansas, Chicago, Boston, America, and Alabama are places, not rock bands. * McDonalds never came in Styrofoam containers. * There has always been MTV. * They don't have a clue how to use a typewriter. If I didn't send this to you, I thought you were still too young to get it. Pass this on to other old fogies. But don't send it back to me, I feel old enough. »§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»«§:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*: »§« My friends tell me that I refuse to grow up, but I know they're just jealous because they don't have pajamas with feet. Richiele 'Marie <*}}>< MSN [email protected] »§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»«§:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«:*´`³¤³´`*:»§«

Thank you sweetie and welcome back!! love u missi > Folklore Family! > I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with your family, friends, and > with yourself! We all have our own personal things to be thankful for, and > I > am also thankful that I not only have my own personal family, but also the > Folklore Family. > God bless and keep you all! > Love y'all bunches! >

me too ty missi > > I would be lost without Gator. Check it out. > http://www.gator.com/ > > Gary >

i use gator to store passwords > > One of the best ways I've found is to use a program such as Window Washer. > You can get a 30 free trial and then it's +ACQ-29.95. You can find it at > http://www.webroot.com/washer.htm > pat :+AEA-) >

JEAN your addy is chopped up!! > > > > Christmas Card list updated > > > > Richiele Sloan (missi) > > > 2973 Ridgeway Dr > > > National City > > > California 91950 > > > > > > Erick Karcher > > > 109 Forest Lake Ln > > > West Jefferson > > > NC 28694 > > > > > > Fred Butts > > > 2176 Spencer Road > > > Rock Stream > > > New York 14878 > > > > > > Judy Nisbet > > > 23141 - 72 Ave RR8 > > > Langley, BC > > > Canada > > > V2Y 2R9 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > JEAN PAYTON > > > 4951 ANCHOR WAY > > > > > > > Bill Covey > > 10809 Edgewater Road > > Fort Smith, AR 72903 > > > > > > Sharon Weber > > 4011 Butternut Hill > > Troy, Mi 48098 > > > > Pat Salisbury (Hoosiermom48) > > P O Box 1152 > > New Albany, IN 47151-1152 > > > > Angela Hallman > > 553 Red Dawn Estates Trail > > Vale, NC 28168 > > > > Linda Brousseau > > 6313 Bent Branch Court > > Temple Terrace, FL&#65533; 33617 > > > Karie Johnson > PO Box 8178 > Fort Mohave, AZ > 86427 > > If you dont stand for something, you'll fall for anything....... >