Re: A good way to start 2004

[Guest guest]

My 2004 is so far so good...LOL. I'm just stuffed. I ate my Greens and peas

as always(except last year) I feel like everyone has ate! Has everyone else

done he peas and greens thing?

Mel

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 4:00:56 PM Pacific Standard Time,

hevnbound1@... writes:

> Ok, It's 6:00 p.m. Do I dare get dressed this late at night, or should I

> just go take a nap? 8^) Ahhhhh, such a day....

>

> 2004 hugs,

> Laurie in WI

Ah Laurie, the changes in our lives...a new man? Exciting! I wish you well,

he sounds like a good one!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

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In a message dated 1/1/2004 4:24:46 PM Pacific Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> Jim

> Who says anyone who owns a lock and security place just has to have

> handcuffs too!

>

Now, Jim, I am sure you are aware that this could be a GOOD thing? ROTFL

Hugs and blessings, you procrastinator, you!

Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 4:34:10 PM Pacific Standard Time, MDL1031@...

writes:

> I ate my Greens and peas

> as always(except last year) I feel like everyone has ate! Has everyone else

> done he peas and greens thing?

??? Does this signify something special? Am I the only one not in the know?

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 4:47:20 PM Pacific Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> Ann, no, not by itself. One must eat black eyed peas with the greens. But

> in

> my family, it was just the black eyed peas. Eating them on New Year's day is

> a superstition that means you'll have good luck throughout the new year.

> It's an OLD southern thing.

>

> Jim

> AKA Rhett

>

Oh, Rhett, you just make my heart flutter when I know ya'all can answer

questions asked by silly ole me..thank you dearly, kind gentleman...(batting

eyelashes and gently waving my fan)

Ann (who could never, ever, ever pull off Southern graciousness)

[Guest guest]

Yeah, right!

Jim

Who says anyone who owns a lock and security place just has to have

handcuffs too!

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From: Laurie

Subject: A good way to start 2004

So, Marta and Jim...did you get your cleaning done yet? Oh wait, Jim, how

can you be doing all that lifting and bending and carrying and cleaning yet?

Isn't it a bit too soon? Hope you're being careful...... he owns his own

" Lock and security " business.

[Guest guest]

Ann, no, not by itself. One must eat black eyed peas with the greens. But in

my family, it was just the black eyed peas. Eating them on New Year's day is

a superstition that means you'll have good luck throughout the new year.

It's an OLD southern thing.

Jim

AKA Rhett

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From: positivelyann@... [mailto:positivelyann@...]

Subject: Re: A good way to start 2004

> I ate my Greens and peas as always(except last year)

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??? Does this signify something special? Am I the only one not in the know?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/04 6:46:41 PM Central Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> Ann, no, not by itself. One must eat black eyed peas with the greens. But

> in

> my family, it was just the black eyed peas. Eating them on New Year's day is

> a superstition that means you'll have good luck throughout the new year.

> It's an OLD southern thing.

>

> Jim

> AKA Rhett

>

>

Miz Mellie here(My name came from gone with the wind!) The significance I

know of is that the greens signify wealth in the new year. The peas signify

either luck or coins, while the greens are dollars.

Here's a FYI about the tradition- I thought everyone did it, not just

here in the south!........I didn't eat cornbread but might ought to go get

some cold and eat it....LOL.

In the southern United States, it is believed eating black eyed peas on New

Year's eve will bring luck for the coming year.

Also from the south comes the custom of eating greens such as cabbage,

collard greens, mustard greens, kale or spinach to bring money.

One more from the Southerners: eating cornbread will bring wealth.

The Southern custom of eating greens can be found in other cultures as well,

although the cabbage can take many forms, such as sauerkraut or even kimchee.

In the Philippines, it is important to have food on the table at midnight in

order to insure an abundance of food in the upcoming year.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/04 6:54:34 PM Central Standard Time,

positivelyann@... writes:

> Ann (who could never, ever, ever pull off Southern graciousness)

>

>

>

Yes you could....10 minutes on the phone with me and your talking like me. Us

southern ladies, while gracious can be real B's....LOL

Mel

[Guest guest]

One must eat black eyed peas with the greens. But in

> my family, it was just the black eyed peas. Eating them on New

Year's day is

> a superstition that means you'll have good luck throughout the new

year.

> It's an OLD southern thing.

>

> Jim

> AKA Rhett

>====================================

Yep...and you can bet your sweet southern ass My pot of black eyes

are a simmerin on the stove....I ain't a takin no chances....

Jo

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In a message dated 1/1/2004 9:59:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, MDL1031@...

writes:

> greens signify wealth in the new year

Hot dang! Bring on the greens...

Hugs and blessings, Miz Mellie,

Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 10:08:42 PM Pacific Standard Time,

MDL1031@... writes:

> 10 minutes on the phone with me and your talking like me. Us

> southern ladies, while gracious can be real B's....LOL

ROTFL...My family notices when I've been talking to you, too!

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/2/04 12:12:29 AM Central Standard Time,

positivelyann@... writes:

> Hot dang! Bring on the greens...

>

> Hugs and blessings, Miz Mellie,

> Ann

>

>

>

Better hurry...LOL

Mel

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/2/04 12:22:04 AM Central Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> Ann, have you ever SMELLED a " mess of greens " cooking? I bet you haven't.

> That smell makes me physically ill. I can remember coming home from school

> as a kid, opening the front door and that egregious odour hitting me in the

> face like a sledgehammer. God, I hate greens!!!!!!

>

>

Jim,

No way! I love the smell of greens cooking. Now green beans is another

story! Usually I cook mine fresh, but this year I cheated and bought a big

can of greens and cooked them. Add some hog jowls and a little sweetner and

they are so good and greasy with a touch of sweet....yummy.

Mel

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 10:21:28 PM Pacific Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> Ann, have you ever SMELLED a " mess of greens " cooking?

Is it reminiscent of Brussels sprouts? I hate the smell of them cooking! Or

could it be the smell of rotting leaves?

I want the WEALTH, though, dang it!

LOL

Hugs and blessings, Ann

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 10:25:58 PM Pacific Standard Time,

MDL1031@... writes:

> Now green beans is

I made green beans for dinner tonight...onions, green beans (French cut),

cracked chili...in olive oil....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm -- we finished them all!

[Guest guest]

When you say " hog jowls " you don't mean the pigs face do you? Please say

that's NOT what you meant. 8>0

-:¦:-Jeanne -:¦:-

Of Eureka

**Grand Opening**

Jan 27, 04 with

" Da Big K-huna "

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 10:31:00 PM Pacific Standard Time,

MDL1031@... writes:

> Better hurry...LOL

Got cabbage...munching now! LOL

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/2/04 12:29:09 AM Central Standard Time,

positivelyann@... writes:

> I made green beans for dinner tonight...onions, green beans (French cut),

> cracked chili...in olive oil....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm -- we finished them

> all!

>

>

>

not canned, the fresh ones stink until they cook a while....

mel

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In a message dated 1/2/04 12:32:18 AM Central Standard Time,

gertilubop@... writes:

> When you say " hog jowls " you don't mean the pigs face do you? Please say

> that's NOT what you meant. 8>0

>

>

>

> -:¦:-Jeanne -:¦:-

> Of Eureka

> **Grand Opening**

> Jan 27, 04 with

> " Da Big K-huna "

>

I guess that's where they come from...LOL. I try not to think of where my

meats come from. Easier to eat pigs when you don't think about them having

faces....

Mel(cows to for that matter)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 10:52:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,

MDL1031@... writes:

> not canned...

>

> Never canned...frozen!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 10:53:13 PM Pacific Standard Time,

sonofmosiah@... writes:

> I'm almost retching just remembering the smell.

>

ewewwwwwwwwwww...I don't want to go there! There are only a few things that

make me retch...Brussels sprouts...charales...tripas...

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/2/04 1:00:00 AM Central Standard Time,

positivelyann@... writes:

> ewewwwwwwwwwww...I don't want to go there! There are only a few things

> that

> make me retch...Brussels sprouts...charales...tripas...

>

>

>

Worst ever....I was doing home health and was visiting the home of an elderly

black lady. I thought something was burning. Turns out it was their

chittlin's cooking....Eweeee n-a-s-t-y. They had a good laugh at my cost! I

noticed

that they had them on sale at food max the other day. Every time I see them I

have this flashback of the odor!

Mel

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2004 11:29:13 PM Pacific Standard Time,

MDL1031@... writes:

> Every time I see them I

> have this flashback of the odor!

Okay...I hate to show my ignorance...but what are chittlins? I meant to ask

that when we were on the subject a week or two ago.

[Guest guest]

All I can say is...Ewwww regarding PIG FACE soup. I remember watching my mom

eat pickled pigs feet when I was growing up. Ewwww to that too...hahaha

(Because I am SUCH a gourmet...lol)

Of course who knows what we really eat at Mickey D's

Yes 26 days...seemed like forever when I got the date, now it's coming faster

than I ever dreamed.

-:¦:-Jeanne -:¦:-

Of Eureka

**Grand Opening**

Jan 27, 04 with

" Da Big K-huna "

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