Karen's Insane Rants

Xingu

Wednesday, 30 March 2005 11:46 A GMT+01

An 'X' book for the Alphabet list I am currently reading.... I found this for free hereA short and amusing book about a group of ladies trying to become socialites - they have a small group that has a weekly meeting discussing books among other thing

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Hitch

Tuesday, 29 March 2005 11:59 P GMT+01

Monday night is usually cinema night. Last night we saw Hitch. I am quite a fan of the multi-talented Mr. Smith, he is great lyrically, musically and as an actor (and he aint too shabby to look at for a couple of hours either)Hitch (Will Smith) is a

Category: Movies

Mr. Deeds (Widescreen Special Edition)

Tuesday, 29 March 2005 1:53 P GMT+01

Another dvd rental and another Adam Sandler film I enjoyed very much!This is a remake of the old movie Mr. Deeds goes to town. Adam Sandler plays Longfellow Deed, Deeds to his friends. He owns a pizza restaurant in a small town and writes greeting ca

Category: Movies

Odd and sad....

Monday, 28 March 2005 4:51 P GMT+01

Yesterday I made some lunch and we invited a friend over - when the man went to get our friend, I decided to put on a cd. I chose Recurring Dream, The very best of Crowded House.Today I was looking at the news and was very saddened to read that Paul

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Egg Meme

Monday, 28 March 2005 12:35 P GMT+01

A very Egg-citing meme LOLA twist on Easter

Category: Cross Stitch Stuff Memes

Omerta

Saturday, 26 March 2005 12:43 P GMT+01

My 'O' book for the Alpha Challenge.What can I say about this book? Lets see, I read it in 3 days, so what does that tell you?WOW - superbly written, never to technical and very enjoyable.You have to keep reading to know the outcome.Don Zora is dying

Category: Alpha 2005

The Champ

Saturday, 26 March 2005 12:37 P GMT+01

We came across this on our recent visit to the DVD library and as the man had seen it years ago, he said it would be a good one to watch.After getting over how young Jon Voight is in this, I settled down to watch this.Jon Voight is Billy, the Champ,

Category: Movies

Irish Meme - Late

Saturday, 26 March 2005 12:11 P GMT+01

I have been meaning to post this for a few days now - its late but its done. For the cross stitch meme. You can't get more Irish than Guiness right?I stitched this one from my imagination, I hope you like it :)

Category: Cross Stitch Stuff Memes

Figolli show and tell

Saturday, 26 March 2005 10:45 A GMT+01

My first attempt at Figolli has gone rather well. The man liked them, my friend from work liked the one I gave her and my dad said his was tasty!I had to make 2 without filling because as I mentioned, I am not keen on Almond. I just put jam in mine.

Category: Karen's Kitchen

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Message...

Thursday, 24 March 2005 5:21 P GMT+01

... I just want to wish you all a veryHAPPY EASTER!

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Figolli....almost

Thursday, 24 March 2005 4:18 P GMT+01

Last night I started making the Easter 'Figolli' - I bought all the ingredients and got some chocolate to cover them with.I made the pastry, made the almond filling, cut lots of circles and baked them, let them cool, added the jam and filling and the

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Easter is nearly here .....

Wednesday, 23 March 2005 5:38 P GMT+01

Scary isn't it. I wanted to try my hand at making 'Figoli' this year. Figoli are a Maltese Easter thing. They have almonds in so I am not a fan but I guess if I make my own, I can substitute the almonds for something else..... I will let you know how

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Phuket Zoo

Tuesday, 22 March 2005 2:45 P GMT+01

I have been meaning to post a little more about the trip to Phuket Zoo - I had mentioned it briefly in November, but I had not gotten around to posting more until now....November 29th was one of my most enjoyable days in Thailand. The only regret I h

Category: Thailand Adventure

Rita, Sue And Bob Too

Tuesday, 22 March 2005 1:11 P GMT+01

The man spotted this in the Video library yesterday so we had a viewing of this 80's British cult film.Rita, Sue And Bob Too is based somewhere in the North of England. Rita and Sue are teenage school girls who occassionaly babysit for a couple in th

Category: Movies

Tully

Monday, 21 March 2005 11:40 A GMT+01

For a while now, my mum has been saying this is a book I have to read. She sent it to me a little while ago and I finished reading it yesterday afternoon.Tully Maker is the daughter of Hedda Maker. Her father and brother left on fine day never to ret

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 111

Sunday, 20 March 2005 11:59 P GMT+01

Unconscious Muttering March 20thWeek 111 Stink:: BombRenewal:: NoticeI remember...:: When I Was YoungerLoneliness:: SadnessOoooh:: AaaaahFor real:: Fair DinkumTitanium:: WatchGet down:: On ItRupture:: BurstDramatic:: Story

Category: Memes

They say every dog has its day ......

Friday, 18 March 2005 4:51 P GMT+01

.... some even get the Red Carpet treatment! According to Sky News, a New York Designer has created replicas of 3 of the Oscar Night frocks, just for our furry friends! I love themcheck this out!!!:Oscar Frocks For MuttsIt all started when various c

Category: Funnies

[Photo Album] Thailand November 28th

Thursday, 17 March 2005 12:39 P GMT+01

I know its been forever but I promised to show you the pics and slowly slowly I will. I just don't know where the time goes....Explanations are in each picture - enjoy!

Category: Thailand Adventure

A Huge mug of tea

Wednesday, 16 March 2005 3:16 P GMT+01

That is one thing that makes me feel better about my day, a HUGE mug of tea!Yesterday I was helping out my dad again. He finished off painting one of the toilets in the bar. It came out rather nice if I say so myself. He needs to re-paint the ceiling

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Flight of the Phoenix (Widescreen Edition)

Wednesday, 16 March 2005 3:12 P GMT+01

Monday we went to the flicks to see this movie. The trailers on the net looked good, worth seeing on the big screen good anyway.I guess it was not the most fantastic film I ever watched but it was visually impressive and anything that showcases the v

Category: Movies

Buddy can you spare a postcard?

Tuesday, 15 March 2005 3:32 P GMT+01

I was just wondering if any of you dear blogging friends of mine would consider helping a little boy with his school project.Not my little boy, nooooo, just a cat for me. I know this lady via a cross stitch message board, her son has a school project

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Another weekend flown by....

Monday, 14 March 2005 11:59 P GMT+01

I just don't know where the time goes. I went to help my dad out on Saturday afternoon and didn't leave until around 11pm.I convinced him to get some paint for the loos inthe bar, a pale yellow. I did one of the walls so he could see how it would loo

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I was not born yet but....

Monday, 14 March 2005 4:54 P GMT+01

While checking in on Mary Lou I noticed this quiz.....You are a Folkie. Good for you. What kind of Sixties Person are you?brought to you by Quizilla

Category: Quizzes

Friday Afternoon already...

Friday, 11 March 2005 3:49 P GMT+01

I really do not know where the week went, I am stunned that its almost the weekend already!I had to go to the airport at 2am this morning so I did not sleep well. The man went away for a few days to get some things sorted. Needless to say I feel very

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