I'm so sorry, but if it makes you feel any better, my fun-time-Buffy party night involved watching a robot throw Spike through a window, so if you want to trade... no wait, I wouldn't give up that memory for anything.

Buffy ,'Get It Done'


Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


brenda m - Nov 24, 2024 3:58:14 pm PST #3610 of 4444
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Breaks for everybody! But not the bad kind.

That also reminds me that I need to pick up some cinnamon Graeter's to go with the pumpkin pie.

I have some Jeni’s Boozy Eggnog ice cream squirreled away for this purpose.

Turkey is ordered (I’m doing a turkey breast roast in the Dutch oven that I saw Katie Lee do on The Kitchen). Pumpkin and Cranberry Chess pies are on order from Hoosier Mama. a whole bunch of groceries are in the kitchen, including various squashes, beets, brussels sprouts, apples, pears, pomegranates and probably a bunch of other things, which over the next few days will evolve into something I’m confident.

I did just realize I forgot to get ingredients to replicate something unholy the Pioneer Woman did with frozen bread roll dough. (It’s possible I’m going a little overboard on the cooking shows as a coping mechanism these days.)

Probably for the best. But history suggests, I’ve got about four more grocery stops that will present themselves over the next couple of days so who knows.


Steph L. - Nov 24, 2024 4:14:18 pm PST #3611 of 4444
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

That also reminds me that I need to pick up some cinnamon Graeter's to go with the pumpkin pie.

Got the cinnamon Graeter's today! At a location that had a drive-thru, bless them forever.

a whole bunch of groceries are in the kitchen, including various squashes, beets, brussels sprouts, apples, pears, pomegranates and probably a bunch of other things, which over the next few days will evolve into something I’m confident.

I saw a recipe on FB for a dish that's roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes with cranberries and goat cheese: [link]


Tom Scola - Nov 24, 2024 4:54:41 pm PST #3612 of 4444
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

So I just found out now that neither of my sisters is hosting Thanksgiving this year, so now I have nowhere to go this year. Thanks for letting me know. I feel so invisible much of the time.

(I mean I could have called my sister sooner to find outwhat was going on, but still).


meara - Nov 24, 2024 4:55:33 pm PST #3613 of 4444

All of these things from ice cream to Brussels sprouts sound delicious.

I made it to my friend’s in SF! I am exhausted and super don’t want to work tomorrow. But I plan to take a half day. I hope. If things aren’t too cray.


Calli - Nov 24, 2024 4:57:58 pm PST #3614 of 4444
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Well that’s not very thoughtful on their part, Tom. I’m sorry.

Does anyone know if Graeters sells in MI? I haven’t found it in NC, and cinnamon ice cream with pumpkin pie sounds really good.


lisah - Nov 24, 2024 4:58:39 pm PST #3615 of 4444
Punishingly Intricate

Oh, Tom, I’m sorry. That sucks.

Hope the move is smooth, Calli!!!


Steph L. - Nov 24, 2024 5:24:00 pm PST #3616 of 4444
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Tom, that really sucks. I'm sorry.

Does anyone know if Graeters sells in MI? I haven’t found it in NC, and cinnamon ice cream with pumpkin pie sounds really good.

It looks like Kroger stores sell Graeter's in MI, but it's probably hit or miss on what flavors they carry.


Laura - Nov 24, 2024 6:08:15 pm PST #3617 of 4444
Our wings are not tired.

I'm sorry, Tom. Last minute flight to Ft Lauderdale! I'd be delighted to feed you turkey, with sandy beaches as a bonus.


DavidS - Nov 24, 2024 6:30:13 pm PST #3618 of 4444
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I bought cranberries today.

That's about the extent of my productivity.

Also mushrooms!

I guess I can start prepping this stuff early.


Cashmere - Nov 24, 2024 10:45:57 pm PST #3619 of 4444
Now tagless for your comfort.

I’ve heard we can get Graeter’s in Madison but I think it’s hit or miss around the Midwest. They do ship—but hella spendy.

Jeni’s seems like it’s spreading across the country, though.

Now I want pumpkin ice cream. Damn.