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[Blondeone]

Who has a great eggnog recipe? Is eggnog a Christmas tradition in your family? If so, did you have an adult eggnog bowl and a kids eggnog bowl?

I grew up with a no booze eggnog version. My Dad was a Baptist pastor! I had no clue people put booze in it!! I would talk on and on about how much I loved eggnog! I always got the strangest looks!!! . So mom's recipe was eggs (whites whipped up) vanilla, sugar, whipped cream doll up on top with a dash of nutmeg sprinkled on top! My mom would put what was left over back in the milk carton. We kids would sneak a drink or two from the carton when mom wasn't looking!!

Last year, I looked up Paula Dean's recipe. It has I think rum in it. YUMMY! I will make that again this year. Of course, with a kids version as well!! I also make wassail (non alcoholic) for Christmas Day. Warmed apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, a softened orange with decorative cloves pushed in the rind, a little allspice. Mmm! Big hit over here!!

 

[EyeC999]

Who has a great eggnog recipe? Is eggnog a Christmas tradition in your family? If so, did you have an adult eggnog bowl and a kids eggnog bowl? I grew up with a no booze eggnog version. My Dad was a Baptist pastor! I had no clue people put booze in it!! I would talk on and on about how much I loved eggnog! I always got the strangest looks!!! . So mom's recipe was eggs (whites whipped up) vanilla, sugar, whipped cream doll up on top with a dash of nutmeg sprinkled on top! My mom would put what was left over back in the milk carton. We kids would sneak a drink or two from the carton when mom wasn't looking!! Last year, I looked up Paula Dean's recipe. It has I think rum in it. YUMMY! I will make that again this year. Of course, with a kids version as well!! I also make wassail (non alcoholic) for Christmas Day. Warmed apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, a softened orange with decorative cloves pushed in the rind, a little allspice. Mmm! Big hit over here!!

I'm on my way! Firing up the Leer as we speak

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[pristoph]

Who has a great eggnog recipe? Is eggnog a Christmas tradition in your family? If so, did you have an adult eggnog bowl and a kids eggnog bowl?

I grew up with a no booze eggnog version. My Dad was a Baptist pastor! I had no clue people put booze in it!! I would talk on and on about how much I loved eggnog! I always got the strangest looks!!! . So mom's recipe was eggs (whites whipped up) vanilla, sugar, whipped cream doll up on top with a dash of nutmeg sprinkled on top! My mom would put what was left over back in the milk carton. We kids would sneak a drink or two from the carton when mom wasn't looking!!

Last year, I looked up Paula Dean's recipe. It has I think rum in it. YUMMY! I will make that again this year. Of course, with a kids version as well!! I also make wassail (non alcoholic) for Christmas Day. Warmed apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, a softened orange with decorative cloves pushed in the rind, a little allspice. Mmm! Big hit over here!!

We had our nog from a carton, lol. It was a Christmas treat and the folks put rum in theirs. We got nutmeg on top too.
I'm such a weirdo...I have an allergic reaction to dairy now - when I have too much in the day. I had a warm cup of nog 3 nights ago and got itchy allover. Nog from a carton must have lots of dairy in it, right? Not a very pleasant couple of hours, ha, ha. I have never had home made!

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[pristoph]

Here are some new avatar pic ideas to think about:

-outdoor recreation....what do you like to do outside?
-favorite TV show
-a photo of your hand and wrist. Too weird? I thought the "others" might find it amusing when they saw a bunch of random hand pics
-favorite desserts
-a photo of you're shoes, just what you put on that day to go to work or stay home or even slippers if you work at home like me! Carolyn's might be flippers (ha!)
-whatever you are eating....take a pic of your breakfast, lunch, dinner, guilty midnight snacks....

Yea, I'm kind of a goofball.

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[Mickymaid]

Here are some new avatar pic ideas to think about: -outdoor recreation....what do you like to do outside? -favorite TV show -a photo of your hand and wrist. Too weird? I thought the "others" might find it amusing when they saw a bunch of random hand pics -favorite desserts -a photo of you're shoes, just what you put on that day to go to work or stay home or even slippers if you work at home like me! Carolyn's might be flippers (ha!) -whatever you are eating....take a pic of your breakfast, lunch, dinner, guilty midnight snacks.... Yea, I'm kind of a goofball. GC: pristoph ......... HD Level 52 (making candy!!)......DV Level 32

all those sound very funny, I can just see other ppl trying to figure out why all our avatars are shoes!!! I got a chuckle just thinking about it!!!

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[richleyd]

Hello all nog lovers, As it is hot in Oz at Christmas we have a special sparkling "wine" ,we are a family of none drinkers.It is sparking apple juice with a dash of bitters( I know bitters is an alcohol ,but I can live with that) the bitters takes away some of the sweetness of the juice and it is very refreshing.Nog sound great for the cold. We do a cold Christmas in July here where we light the fire and put up the tree you guys will think this sounds nuts but all the world knows that Australians are crazy.lol Jennifer

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[Blondeone]

Here are some new avatar pic ideas to think about: -outdoor recreation....what do you like to do outside? -favorite TV show -a photo of your hand and wrist. Too weird? I thought the "others" might find it amusing when they saw a bunch of random hand pics -favorite desserts -a photo of you're shoes, just what you put on that day to go to work or stay home or even slippers if you work at home like me! Carolyn's might be flippers (ha!) -whatever you are eating....take a pic of your breakfast, lunch, dinner, guilty midnight snacks.... Yea, I'm kind of a goofball. GC: pristoph ......... HD Level 52 (making candy!!)......DV Level 32

Hey, Val! Absolutely love all your ideas! I think the avatar changes need to happen more often cuz we are fizzling here! But we are all so busy right now ! Yeah, my fins would be fun to post! Remind me in a few days and we will make an official post of the Dec 26 change!!

QUOTE="Mickymaid;1027525"] all those sound very funny, I can just see other ppl trying to figure out why all our avatars are shoes!!! I got a chuckle just thinking about it!!! GC iluvbree lvl 109 I don't accept random FR's[/QUOTE]

I think that's the best part of all this! People are so used to seeing the one avatar! Now they need to look at the name!!!

Hello all nog lovers, As it is hot in Oz at Christmas we have a special sparkling "wine" ,we are a family of none drinkers.It is sparking apple juice with a dash of bitters( I know bitters is an alcohol ,but I can live with that) the bitters takes away some of the sweetness of the juice and it is very refreshing.Nog sound great for the cold. We do a cold Christmas in July here where we light the fire and put up the tree you guys will think this sounds nuts but all the world knows that Australians are crazy.lol Jennifer GC: richleyd HayDay level 91. I only add friends before 1st trade

I like your tree in July thing!!! That would be fun to do this in July! How would we decorate our N Hemi tree in July?!!!!

Dang! My daughter just tripped and fell. Her left ankle and knee hurt!!!! Scared the begeebers out of me!!!

So, I've lost track now!!!

 

[EyeC999]

Yes, we are both transplants! And KJ too! I'm a double transplant, as I started my journey in South Africa, then moved to the UK, then Oz. Chumleyboo, level 75

Ha! How cool . Where in the UK were you? I'm from a weeny little place near Cambridge that no one's ever heard of, how about you? I can't imagine what you must sound like, lol, such a mix of influences in there . There's not a day that goes by that someone doesn't ask me if I'm from Australia, lol! Makes me crazy, not because I have anything against Aussies, but why can't people tell the difference? Hehehe! One day, when you're bored you'll have to PM me your life story - it must be really interesting (And I'm nosey )

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[Chumleyboo]

And how is our young Master O now that he has finished his dance and is on vacay?! I know mom's loving it!!! Hey, are you letting me win this round of LP? Cuz, for the first time EVER, I'm ahead!! Lol!!!

Master O is very happy to be on vacay! Went straight from school to the movies, to see Frozen, which was a bit too much of a soppy musical for both of us.

What!!! You're ahead??? I NEVER let people win! I don't believe in it! I will have to try harder! Watch out Blondie

Chumleyboo, level 75

 

[kruellajones]

Ha! How cool . Where in the UK were you? I'm from a weeny little place near Cambridge that no one's ever heard of, how about you? I can't imagine what you must sound like, lol, such a mix of influences in there . There's not a day that goes by that someone doesn't ask me if I'm from Australia, lol! Makes me crazy, not because I have anything against Aussies, but why can't people tell the difference? Hehehe! One day, when you're bored you'll have to PM me your life story - it must be really interesting (And I'm nosey ) GC: EyeC999 Level 83

I'm pretty much like Anthea in that I didn't start off in the UK either lol My Dad was in the army so I was born in Singapore, then moved to Germany, then East Africa and then finally the UK. we ended up in Totteridge in North London and whilst I was at a wedding in Tewkesbury I met and fell in love with a Dutchman!! I'd rather be in Australia than the Netherlands though the weather here is crap

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[kruellajones]

These global challenge things are sooooooo rigged its ridiculous ...either that or people really have too much time and money on their hands!! The latest event has only been going for a few hours yet the "top" contributors are already in the thousands!! Who can produce 2250 woolen products in such a short time without using hundreds if not thousands of diamonds and why would you do that if the reward is just 5 measly diamonds!! People are mad !!

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[Chumleyboo]

Ha! How cool . Where in the UK were you? I'm from a weeny little place near Cambridge that no one's ever heard of, how about you? I can't imagine what you must sound like, lol, such a mix of influences in there . There's not a day that goes by that someone doesn't ask me if I'm from Australia, lol! Makes me crazy, not because I have anything against Aussies, but why can't people tell the difference? Hehehe! One day, when you're bored you'll have to PM me your life story - it must be really interesting (And I'm nosey ) GC: EyeC999 Level 83

I was in London, mostly in West Hampstead. Australians think I sound South African and Brits think I sound Australian. Nobody thinks I sound British! I have definitely picked up the Australian intonation, it's hard not to, when you're surrounded by it. I catch myself talking in questions? Like, all the time? And I try to stop myself? But I just can't?

Chumleyboo, level 75

 

[kruellajones]

I was in London, mostly in West Hampstead. Australians think I sound South African and Brits think I sound Australian. Nobody thinks I sound British! I have definitely picked up the Australian intonation, it's hard not to, when you're surrounded by it. I catch myself talking in questions? Like, all the time? And I try to stop myself? But I just can't? Chumleyboo, level 75

Hahahaha that's exactly how my sister talk ....even though they deny it vigorously lol

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[IRISHMICHELLE]

Hey all!! Finally caught up with the holiday theme! This is a card that my parents received and I love it!

GC - IRISHMICHELLE10

 

[bribri070385]

Are you getting that parse error notification? So, frustrating! I know Laura also got that, I can't remember if she got help from the forum peeps or not. I can put in a different pic and that one will work. I tried to change my avatar to my angel and whether I took it from camera or use previous photo, I got that parse error notification.

YES!! Lol that used to. Happen to me a long time ago and Laura told me to change my settings and it worked so I could change it again but it started up again and now nothing makes it go away :/

Who has a great eggnog recipe? Is eggnog a Christmas tradition in your family? If so, did you have an adult eggnog bowl and a kids eggnog bowl? I grew up with a no booze eggnog version. My Dad was a Baptist pastor! I had no clue people put booze in it!! I would talk on and on about how much I loved eggnog! I always got the strangest looks!!! . So mom's recipe was eggs (whites whipped up) vanilla, sugar, whipped cream doll up on top with a dash of nutmeg sprinkled on top! My mom would put what was left over back in the milk carton. We kids would sneak a drink or two from the carton when mom wasn't looking!! Last year, I looked up Paula Dean's recipe. It has I think rum in it. YUMMY! I will make that again this year. Of course, with a kids version as well!! I also make wassail (non alcoholic) for Christmas Day. Warmed apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, a softened orange with decorative cloves pushed in the rind, a little allspice. Mmm! Big hit over here!!

We had our nog from a carton, lol. It was a Christmas treat and the folks put rum in theirs. We got nutmeg on top too. I'm such a weirdo...I have an allergic reaction to dairy now - when I have too much in the day. I had a warm cup of nog 3 nights ago and got itchy allover. Nog from a carton must have lots of dairy in it, right? Not a very pleasant couple of hours, ha, ha. I have never had home made! GC: pristoph ......... HD Level 52 (making candy!!)......DV Level 32

I love egg nog but I also only had it from a carton, I bet homemade is soooo much better, I might try to make it myself now

Hey all!! Finally caught up with the holiday theme! This is a card that my parents received and I love it! GC - IRISHMICHELLE10

Aww I love this!!

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