The Bar, Volume #4

[FIGJAM]

For all those with a slight case of holiday grumblies, you are welcome to join in on one of my Xmas traditions.................

Where's the popcorn!

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[Elliot]

Either Magic Marty or Elliot on the way to hot spring on roof.

[MyDearFriend]

Oh hello *splash* happy to join you!

I have got all my presents wrapped and my last two cakes are out of the oven, whew, waiting patiently for ganache and sugar snowflakes. I am so happy to be done with all the prep and ready to play tomorrow with friends and family.

Where is that bubbly? Oh yeah

*pops cork*

[TinkerMom]

*Comes sliding into the bar*

Did I hear the hot springs are open?!?!?

Woo Hoo, It's just what I needed!!

I haven't done a damn thing for Xmas. No presents, no tree, no lights, no shopping.......
Did get off a couple of cards to some important folks,
But I did get snow!!

*Dives in to the springs*

[ygmir]

*notes FJ and Elliot synchronized diving*


*joins in with MDF and friends attending*


I"m ready:

[Elorrum]

I have to be at work tomorrow morning at 5:30, regular day, then same again on Wednesday, Thurs. Fri. just one day off. I'm making a nice pot of soup right now, so my apartment smells nice.
anyway. CANNONBAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL!

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[Elliot]

*Dives in to the springs*

[TinkerMom]

*Dives in to the springs*

Very nice!!

Same here Ellorum, 5am tomorrow and 4am on Wed. Then back to my
usual grind.

[Elliot]

Having a pool on the roof reminds me of this, by my favorite artist Stan Mott:

[Elorrum]

That's cargo worth joining a cult for, Elliot.

[gyre]

SAND SHARK!!!

Everybody into the water!

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Oddly, not the version I remember.

[Elliot]

So far as I'm concerned, Stan Mott does have a cult following, consisting of at least me! Actually, he has a large following, primarily in automotive circles, as he used to be an automobile designer, and automobile journalist and cartoonist. He was on the General Motors styling team that designed the 1959 Cadillac, and he only became wilder after that. He is supposed to have said that the iconic tail fins of the 1959 Cadillac was his attempt to turn a cartoon into a real automobile -- and he succeeded!

All right, back to the hot pool.

[magicmarty]

Hot pool .... now I have something to dream about

Dries off and heads to bed. Night all

[aserendipity]

Good Night Marty and all sleep well
still preparing
my Mother taught me the role of "cheerleader"
Prime Rib au jus.. Yorkshire Pudding
Buche de Noel for tomorrow night and Europe celebration skype a lot
overnight in Oakland with youngest Son's new Wife and American celebration
good to mix it up a bit
xoA.

[kvon]

Hallo and welcome to all my friends!
it is so good to have been remember by some.
Hallo to Elorrum, and to Gyre.
I am remembering Elliot from back then, but sorry I don't think we meet.
and yes friend Ygmir. You helping us was of much benefit, I am only wishing we could have done more.
Yes, our team is mostly together again. And we do now begin the search for financial.
I go to Lichtenstein on tomorrow for celebration and to meet with hopful funders.
we now have former Soviet engineer perhaps to join team. Mentor is so very hopeful.

greetings of season to all here.
I and we hope to return to your playa one day.

[Ugly Dougly]

*Leaps into hot springs.*
But there's no rotten egg smell. I sorta feel gypped.

Oh wait. Wait.

There it is.

Ah.... everything is right with the world.

Made Cornish game hens for my sweetie, served her some mead (she still preferred Sapporo), gave her negligee... etc... *curtains close*

Good Yule to everybody! And to all a good night!

[FIGJAM]

NORAD is tracking/targeting Santy again!

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[AntiM]

Thumps ECM

Hey, I missed all the slippery wet fun last night!

Happy Monday.

[MyDearFriend]

Happy Monday!

Thanks for the AntiM. You have inspired me to deliver cookies to my neighbors but I have not done it yet. Anything to get them out of here before I gain 10 more pounds.

Today is my day to go visiting around, delivering all these goodies I have baked. I had better get busy.

(((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) to all.

[magicmarty]

Morning, FJ & Ant M. Yeah, it was slippery, it was wet and it was fun and we missed you, Anti M. Ohhh cookies, MDF ... wish I were your neighbor. We could trade cookies for massage.

Poke my head in at the office today for a few minutes and have a tennis game later this morning. Got to give the courts a chance to dry. Probably a movie tonight. Ah, life on the fast track!

On Boxing Day I have a bunch of my kids and my grand kids coming by. At least 3 out of 4 of my 20+ grandsons and a 6 year old who will spend the day getting a pottery lesson from his Papa Marty. (Had my 7 year old grand daughter here yesterday playing with the clay.) We'll all have lunch together here. Nice gang of people. Three of these older grandsons have graduated from college and one is in his senior year at UCLA. The 6 year old is not yet in college, but plays the violin quite credibly and is a joy to have around. Xmas day, we'll likely go out to west Marin and walk amongst the Redwoods and have lunch somewhere out there. Maybe some fresh oysters.

So, kiddies, whatever you do on this holiday, you have my warmest wishes for a peaceful and healthful Holiday Season!

And, oh yes, HUGS all around!

[gyre]

It's always good to hear about your day, Marty.
Nice to have perspective.

[aserendipity]

lovely beginning , thank you Anti M and MDF and Marty and Gyre perfect
but tradition is ringing my bells as I scramble to complete all the darlings needs/wants as my Mother said
we used to go to St.Patrick's midnight service ..across the country from that now
Va Beach fam is getting the new puppy tonight ..wish I was there as it would be my fav along with 4 yr old grandchild
but I will try to be good (reasonably agreeable)with all my offspring and not shock Eu on Skype
Oh Happy Days to all of you in your favorite ways.

[magicmarty]

Thanks, Gyre, here's to you! and to you, ASD!

Cheers

[FIGJAM]

My favorite Ded Bob song!

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[ygmir]

*wanders in*
aahh, coffee........one of the "sure things" of life here.
yeah MDF, we all want to be your neighbors!! what fun! my daughter just went through Washington Dulles airport this morning, on the way to the Caribbean for xmas..suffering there in the tropics.

Hi AntiM! yeah, slippery fun, for sure! Thanks for the coffee.

Marty, you live the life, Pal! I know you, and know you'ver worked hard and earned all the respect and love you get. Congratulations.

Hey Gyre.

HI ASD.

oh FJ.......you vely funny man!!

*lays out xmas buffet*

[^Rhino!]

**eyes widen with anticipation**

Ygmir, I'll be right over. Bringing the bacon-bourbon jam for the biscuits. I'm a sucker for a kingly feed.

[ygmir]

doors open, fires burning and booze is out.........welcome ^Rhino.

[AntiM]

I just put lamb and beans in the crockpot!

[maryanimal]

holy cow yggy! what a wonderful spread! I made banana bread last night, and I'll be making pumpkin bread and some cookies today. I'll bring plenty for everyone. now, did someone say coffee?

[ygmir]

oh AntiM! you speak my language, I love lamb and anything.........
And MA!! that stuff sounds great!!

I just made the best coffee: well coffee, of course, eggnog, chocolate and whiskey.....OMD!!
this may be it for the day.