tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post3971098348477400956..comments2023-11-02T11:59:12.553+01:00Comments on The Chronicles of Tewkesbury: ABM: Another Bloody MemeJ.M. Tewkesburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13184459165382590897noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-30677157238548685012009-02-17T23:22:00.000+01:002009-02-17T23:22:00.000+01:00VJ: Damn Facebook!VJ: Damn Facebook!Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-31691924732866350472009-02-17T18:23:00.000+01:002009-02-17T18:23:00.000+01:00I got sucked into the Facebook vortex to help a fr...I got sucked into the Facebook vortex to help a friend. I can't remember HOW it helped him exactly but now I'm bombarded with requests. At first I thought those people really did want to be my friend, ( Like Eric from Paris DP. I was pumped about that one.) Now I find out the computer matches you up and sends those annoying friend requests. I've been duped and I'm ticked!!! It's all a fraud.<BR/><BR/>I loved your 25 Tewks, but NO I will not do it although that's the kind of stuff I find humorous. And my daughter cracked up when she saw her mom on there! Paybacks are hell!!<BR/>VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-40198792643513855002009-02-10T23:17:00.000+01:002009-02-10T23:17:00.000+01:00Katherine: I'm so glad you agree. You know they're...Katherine: I'm so glad you agree. You know they're performing at Wolf Trap in June, right?<BR/><BR/>As for mothers, I praise the heavens that my mother detests Facebook, MySpace, and blogging. I'll never find her in any of those places.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-80718246032221795022009-02-10T20:47:00.000+01:002009-02-10T20:47:00.000+01:0013. I believe Pink Martini will save the world.Yes...13. I believe Pink Martini will save the world.<BR/><BR/>Yes, they will.<BR/><BR/>Also, everybody but my mother is now on FB. The day she attempts to friend me is the day I remove my profile.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636152435125336469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-45311332358380369062009-02-05T06:22:00.000+01:002009-02-05T06:22:00.000+01:00My fundamentalist Wasilla AK lovin' cousin tried t...My fundamentalist Wasilla AK lovin' cousin tried to get me to Facebook (I guess I associate it with liberals so I'm surprised) - I think I may be too old. We'll see once my boxes are unpacked in my house. <BR/><BR/>I love the fact you didn't go to BYU. Not because it isn't a good school in many ways - I know a lot of people I've worked with over the years obviously got a great education there - but just because I got tired of my colleague wearing his damn "Marriott School of Business" logo'd stuff 4 out of 5 days a week to work in Utah. Damn he was annoying.foundinidahohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973250212255592240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-20675513935503021952009-02-05T05:02:00.000+01:002009-02-05T05:02:00.000+01:00So sad to say that I've become a total Facebook Ho...So sad to say that I've become a total Facebook Hooker (okay, not literally)... I haven't done the 25 Things Survey yet, but I think I've been tagged for it by every friend I've got. <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed reading this list about you. You sound like the girl-version of me!..... There's a visual for ya! :) Thanks a ton for sharingBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023650756715607420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-61404570042003820892009-02-04T22:51:00.000+01:002009-02-04T22:51:00.000+01:00Bohemian: Does being on Facebook make us one of th...Bohemian: Does being on Facebook make us one of the cool kids? I'm still uncertain about that. <BR/><BR/>As for lessons in double-Windsor knots and missing the Bloggerational Ball, I had friends come into town at the last minute for the inauguration. Hence, my absence. But... I'm happy to give tie tying lessons anytime. I think it's time for another blogger meet-up.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-82327798217596704792009-02-04T17:00:00.000+01:002009-02-04T17:00:00.000+01:00Congrats on joining the flock! I railed against m...Congrats on joining the flock! I railed against memes too but found myself sucked in. So I retaliated by making it over 2500 words long. Most of my friends have told me they didn't <I>quite</I> make it through the whole list, or that they just skimmed it. :)<BR/><BR/>I'm still disappointed I didn't get double-Windsor lessons last month. Don't force me to post photos of having done it poorly!urban bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548621558290451771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-64988121052892619592009-02-03T14:08:00.000+01:002009-02-03T14:08:00.000+01:00Lacochran: Yeah, it started with one friending me....Lacochran: Yeah, it started with one friending me. Then another one did it. And then two more. When the list of friends friending me reached an unconscionable eight, I caved. You can only reject so many friends so long before you begin looking unfriendly. So far, though, no rocks have friended me. I suppose I should be grateful.<BR/><BR/>As for The Biggest Loser, agreement with you on all counts. And could the product placement BE any more blatant. It's getting to be laughable.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Liz: Yeah, I know a few people with 300 and 400 friends, which begs the question "how do you define friendship?" Really, Facebook should have categories: BFFs, Friends, Sort-of-Friends, Acquaintances, People I've Drunk with But Nothing More, Work Buddies, and Miscellaneous. Oh, and I like your idea of an enemies list. I can think of three or four people I'd put on that one. Then I'd add an application that features a dart board so I could throw a dart at them every morning! :-DJanet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-82463981554222719542009-02-03T00:27:00.000+01:002009-02-03T00:27:00.000+01:00Bwaahaha! I love the list of things you could live...Bwaahaha! I love the list of things you could live without on Facebook. Ditto, ditto, ditto.<BR/><BR/>I joined because a couple of good friends asked me to. It's been a nice way to stay in touch. However, I'm blown away by people who have 300+ friends. My god, really? I don't think I know that many people PERIOD, enemies included. <BR/><BR/>that's a great idea, actually. Why not make it possible to "enemy" people you don't like?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-39948055317922486482009-02-02T18:59:00.000+01:002009-02-02T18:59:00.000+01:00I have a FB page that I don't use. Only created i...I have a FB page that I don't use. Only created it because I was "friended" and didn't want to be rude.<BR/><BR/>And Biggest Loser is the only reality show I watch. I am completely addicted to the way over the top melodrama; the OBVIOUS, cheesy, built-in commercials; and the amazing transformations these people undergo. LOVE IT!lacochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122022168616822147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-90694098829327405292009-02-02T15:16:00.000+01:002009-02-02T15:16:00.000+01:00Miranda: Your oatmeal recipe sounds divine! I can'...Miranda: Your oatmeal recipe sounds divine! I can't wait to try it. I'll be sure to return and report.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Cele: I'm not a numbers runner either. I go for quality, not quantity! That said, I'm not sure how long I'll stick around on Facebook. I'm on LinkedIn and, professionally speaking, think that's probably the better place to be. That said, though, all of this internet connectivity between people is getting to be INSANE, don't you think?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Maya: Love you response to my list! <BR/><BR/>6. I hope not! I'm sure your mother is a lovely person and it's fun to know we like the same ice cream, but I'd make a lousy astrogeologist!<BR/><BR/>10. I'm glad you agree.<BR/><BR/>12. I think that's what it is, too. I mean, with a character named Pussy Galore, how can you go wrong?<BR/><BR/>16. That would be fun!<BR/><BR/>23. On tonight's menu: pot roast and mashed potatoes. Come on over!<BR/><BR/>25. Yeah, I think somewhere I have a stack of thank-you cards I need to send, too. <BR/><BR/>* Sex on the mind is <I>never</I> a bad thing. Distracting, yes. Bad, no.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Phoebe: Herb is a gem, isn't he? As for Facebook, don't believe others when they say all the cool kids are there. While that may be somewhat true, it also means we're a bunch of sheep. Don't be a sheep.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-33151001001356634142009-02-02T04:37:00.000+01:002009-02-02T04:37:00.000+01:00Herb of DC cracked me up again.- Phoebe, who doesn...Herb of DC cracked me up again.<BR/><BR/>- Phoebe, who doesn't have a FB page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-16582941108018088302009-02-02T03:52:00.000+01:002009-02-02T03:52:00.000+01:00I refuse to join the Facebook bandwagon. #6: Were ...I refuse to join the Facebook bandwagon. <BR/><BR/>#6: Were you my mom in another life?<BR/><BR/>#10: So true!<BR/><BR/>#12: I'm pretty sure it's the scantily clad kiss ass women!<BR/><BR/>#16: I'd like that. Then we can go dancing together sometime!<BR/><BR/>#23: I love people cooking <I>for</I> me, so I'll be right over!<BR/><BR/>#25: That reminds me, I've been rather remiss on sending those...<BR/><BR/>*Sex on the mind is not such a bad thing!Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06163354395585207840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-88404604501318398772009-02-01T19:06:00.000+01:002009-02-01T19:06:00.000+01:00I got a MySpace page, I refuse to get a Facebook o...I got a MySpace page, I refuse to get a Facebook or Linkedin pages, I don't follow twitter and crap I don't have enough time to write, read, or blog.<BR/><BR/>I only friend specific people on MySpace...i.e I'm not a friends numbers runner.<BR/><BR/>I love your list and may do one too. Thank you, I know so much more now.<BR/><BR/>Miranda her World Famous in Poland Oatmeal is to die for...I'm a convert from the friggin' little packets.Celehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471318342104018488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-17410188213617480412009-02-01T17:14:00.000+01:002009-02-01T17:14:00.000+01:00That oatmeal looks really good. I'm apprehensive ...That oatmeal looks really good. I'm apprehensive about the butter but I'll try anything at least twice (which is how I get myself into trouble but that is neither here nor there right now).<BR/><BR/>My oatmeal recipe is adapted from the <I>Moosewood Restaurants New Classics</I> cookbook. I don't tend to make it exactly the same way every time.<BR/><BR/>3.5 c whole milk<BR/>1 c steel cut oats<BR/>1/4 c pure maple syrup<BR/> cinnamon, to taste<BR/>2.0 c peeled, diced apples (I prefer granny smith but use a cooking apple)<BR/>2/3 c currants or raisins<BR/>dash or two of salt<BR/><BR/>.5 Heat oven to 375º<BR/><BR/>1. Heat milk on the stove until nearly boiling.<BR/><BR/>2. Stir in cinnamon, oats, and syrup. Return to near boil. <BR/><BR/>3. Stir in remaining ingredients.<BR/><BR/>4. Pour into 2 qt casserole. Bake for 30 minutes until done.<BR/><BR/>I've tried it with dried cranberries too but the kids didn't like that. I did though. It's almost like a pudding when it is done.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-19285537073974237402009-02-01T16:37:00.000+01:002009-02-01T16:37:00.000+01:00Lucy: I think there's definitely a demographic tha...Lucy: I think there's definitely a demographic that completely "gets" Facebook. I believe, because of my age, I'm not one of those people. And I'm not entirely sure I want to be one of those people.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Herb: Is that what LinkedIn is for? Thanks for telling me <A HREF="http://wdc-confidential.blogspot.com/2008/09/peoples-choice.html" REL="nofollow">how we met</A>. Perhaps I'll friend you. ;-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Miranda: Your recipe for oatmeal sounds divine. Would you mind sharing the recipe? Here's mine: <A HREF="http://dcrushhour.blogspot.com/2007/02/world-famous-in-poland-oatmeal.html" REL="nofollow">World Famous in Poland Oatmeal</A>.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-10428479625034014732009-02-01T15:21:00.000+01:002009-02-01T15:21:00.000+01:00I must admit that I have a thing for oatmeal. Whe...I must admit that I have a thing for oatmeal. When I have time, I bake steel cut oats in whole milk with apples, raisins and spices. It is quite heavenly and only lasts about ten minutes if the kids are around. What's your favorite way to prepare oatmeal?Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-27166806801109178722009-02-01T15:15:00.000+01:002009-02-01T15:15:00.000+01:00Yes I too recently joined Facebook. So far it has...Yes I too recently joined Facebook. So far it has enabled me to reconnect with people I see every day at work. Whee!!<BR/><BR/>p.s. I have just a vague recollection of this but think I found your blog when I first stumbled on pic you had taken of the Lincoln Memorial. If that wasn't you...whoops!Herbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626002998992467374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287043388945723817.post-9007246457004724652009-02-01T14:38:00.000+01:002009-02-01T14:38:00.000+01:00I tried Face book for a few months and...maybe it'...I tried Face book for a few months and...maybe it's my mental personality...but I just don't get Facebook. I think the one liner comments are silly and the one person from my high school I connected with turned out to be a psychotic loon. Seriously. She even wrote a book about her 'life' and my home town WITH names. And I even read the book. Which was....totally off the wall.RoeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131723337404316867noreply@blogger.com