Marty Christmas Party

[bostongirl]

Just another friendly reminder

We only have a few days left until the gift goes under the tree!!!! We are so close to breaking a number that I could not have imagined we would get to, so everyone that plans to participate please make your way to the workshop

You know where to find me if you need directions

You guys are just amazing!!!! Let's take this thing over the top.

Liz

[BBE]

Dec 18, 2008 16:43:35 GMT -5 bostongirl said:

I think i better get going on another batch of cookies. We are going to have quite a crowd!!!!! And i know for sure we have a few closet cookie monsters amongst us.

I can't imagine who you might be talking about......

[aussiefan]

I am definitely gonna try to be here but for us Aussies that makes it around about 12 noon lunch time on Monday the 22nd!

Tough if you are at work and as it is summer here the middle of the day comes up so quick as we are normally outside in the warm sunshine getting a tan!!
Or in my case out horsing around!

Have to set my alarm on my cell phone to remind me to drop everything and come inside for the festivities.

Better get myself organised and bring some good Aussie tucker to this shindig!!

Cheers, Helen.

[BBE]

Helen, what are typical Aussie dishes for a Christmas party? I wish we could sample food here!

[cfbj01]

I will hopefully be here at some point

I love parties too

[LL]

Dec 18, 2008 0:32:10 GMT -5 LL said:

Dec 17, 2008 11:59:35 GMT -5 LL said:

Is this when the "gift" will be presented to Marty?
Does this mean Marty will be online for it?
I noticed in the Burr Ridge thread that the "elves" were with Marty.
Did you arrange this "virtual party" then? Does he know anything about it or the gift? Enquire-ing minds want to know!

Is there a reason you don't want to answer my questions?
I was at Burr Ridge [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/whistle.gif"]

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Hello? Elves? --- I'm still waiting for the few answers

[swillis]

I will try to check in....maybe have my boys sing a few Christmas songs and do a dance around the living room! We LOVE parties....

[aussiefan]

Hi Nancy,

Our weather forecast for Chrissy day here is for very warm and sunny, as usual!
So we normally have our Christmas lunch on the farm out on our big verandah, we have around about 30 or so family and friends. Our family doesn’t have as many hot dishes as you guys in the USA probably do. The weather just doesn’t suit hot food for us downunder!

The food we generally have is as follows;
many different salads, pasta, potato, garden, coleslaw, bean salad,
ham, roast chicken, turkey,
lamb on spit,
BBQ items, potatoes in foil, prawns, etc
Veges (from our garden)
Platters of salads ie; celery, carrot, cheese etc


Desserts;
Pavlova
Cheescakes
Fruit salads
Trifle
Ice cream
Plum pudding & custard

Snacks;

Rumballs
Ginger bread men
Chocolates & Candy
Home made hedgehog slice
Home made passionfruit slice
Watermelon slices
Fruit mince pies
Nuts
Shortbreads
Crackers & dips

Drinks;

Fruit punch
Beer & some alcohol, altho not many drinkers in our family
Nothing else really special

I am sure there is so much more but just can’t think of it right now, everybody pitches in and brings something so not one person is doing all the cooking etc; has worked this way for years and always goes off well. We don’t really have any food that is special to Australia, except that it is summer and sunny here and you are in winter and cold there! A lot of arvo’s we end up down the beach for a game of frisbee or cricket which is highly unlikely for you guys!

Looking forward to sharing my Aussie sunshine with you guys on the 21st, should be a great time!!

I have started baking my Aussie passionfruit slice and hedgehog slices already!! The BBQ will be rolled out tomorrow!

Cheers, Helen

[dustyblue25]

I hope to join the party too. Sounds like fun!

[ycrney]

Dec 18, 2008 21:25:12 GMT -5 BBE said:

Dec 18, 2008 16:43:35 GMT -5 bostongirl said:

I think i better get going on another batch of cookies. We are going to have quite a crowd!!!!! And i know for sure we have a few closet cookie monsters amongst us.

I can't imagine who you might be talking about......
[img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/whistle.gif"]

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Just a few... Can I put in a request ?

I am so excited to see so many people showing up for the party! It's going to be so fun to spend time with everyone again, and how often do you get to celebrate the holidays with all your friends throughout the states and beyond? We have such an amazing group of friends here!

Now lets Party!!!!

[bostongirl]

Dec 19, 2008 8:01:42 GMT -5 @ycrney said:

Dec 18, 2008 21:25:12 GMT -5 BBE said:

I can't imagine who you might be talking about......
[img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/whistle.gif"]

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Just a few...[img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/whistle.gif"][/IMG] [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/whistle.gif"][/IMG] Can I put in a request ?

I am so excited to see so many people showing up for the party! [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/clap.gif"][/IMG] [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/clap.gif"][/IMG] [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/clap.gif"][/IMG] It's going to be so fun to spend time with everyone again, and how often do you get to celebrate the holidays with all your friends throughout the states and beyond? We have such an amazing group of friends here! [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/friends.gif"][/IMG]

Now lets Party!!!!

[/quote]

So, to let everyone in on the joke -
Chief Elf brought a variety of homemade cookies to the elves and Marty Santa. Well, apparently elves have a slight addiction to cookies and have the ability to inhale them at an alarming rate. Marty Santa had to carefully tuck his away in a safe place as the elves were on the prowl for more. And that is the cookie story.

[BBE]

Dec 19, 2008 8:49:06 GMT -5 bostongirl said:

Dec 19, 2008 8:01:42 GMT -5 @ycrney said:

Just a few...[img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/whistle.gif"]

[/IMG] [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/whistle.gif"][/IMG] Can I put in a request ?

I am so excited to see so many people showing up for the party! [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/clap.gif"][/IMG] [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/clap.gif"][/IMG] [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/clap.gif"][/IMG] It's going to be so fun to spend time with everyone again, and how often do you get to celebrate the holidays with all your friends throughout the states and beyond? We have such an amazing group of friends here! [img src="martycasey.org/emoticons/friends.gif"][/IMG]

Now lets Party!!!!

[/quote]

So, to let everyone in on the joke -
Chief Elf brought a variety of homemade cookies to the elves and Marty Santa. Well, apparently elves have a slight addiction to cookies and have the ability to inhale them at an alarming rate. Marty Santa had to carefully tuck his away in a safe place as the elves were on the prowl for more. And that is the cookie story.
[/quote]

Guilty as charged!
The other 2 elves, and their giant chauffeur, do love cookies! ;D

[LL]

Dec 17, 2008 11:59:35 GMT -5 LL said:

Is this when the "gift" will be presented to Marty?
Does this mean Marty will be online for it?
I noticed in the Burr Ridge thread that the "elves" were with Marty.
Did you arrange this "virtual party" then? Does he know anything about it or the gift? Enquire-ing minds want to know!

Is there a reason my questions can't or won't be answered?

[Cindy]

LL

No one can answer your questions. None of us have any idea why this is such a big deal to you. Please stop yelling on the board in bold and red. If you ask a question and it is not answered, there is usually no answer.

[LL]

Dec 19, 2008 12:32:43 GMT -5 Cindy said:

LL

No one can answer your questions. None of us have any idea why this is such a big deal to you. Please stop yelling on the board in bold and red. If you ask a question and it is not answered, there is usually no answer.

Thank you for your response Cindy. I would have guessed that the Elves who organized this would definitely know. As for why I care, they seem like obvious questions.

[elves]

Only 3 more days to the party

Did I mention that the Elves keep a pet. He looks goofy but we love him.

Don't forget BYOB. We will be raising a toast, or two, or three

[ndavis021410]

Hey LL, I agree with ya, easy enough and light enough questions, maybe the "elves" are just too busy to answer right now??? IT IS THE SEASON to be merry, jolly, and full of

Just come to the Christmas Party, enjoy the season with people, meet new friends, or come to tell someone to BITE YA, all is good and fun in Martyland.org here. If Marty comes, OH MY LORD, maybe he'll know where DINO IS? And if he don't, then maybe you can make a new friend, or tell someone to BITE YA again, that's always fun for me!!!?!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE


Nancy

[BBE]

Dec 19, 2008 12:32:43 GMT -5 Cindy said:

LL

No one can answer your questions. None of us have any idea why this is such a big deal to you. Please stop yelling on the board in bold and red. If you ask a question and it is not answered, there is usually no answer.

Wise words, Cindy.

[elves]

We need help naming our reindeer pet! What would be a good name for the little fellow? We would love to have your suggestions--please post them here!

[ycrney]

Hmmm...Flasher seems quite appropriate, don't you think?