clwcain Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I have nothing to add besides a hearty, "Tanti auguri!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ok, I'll do the lasagne, salad, rolls, and something for dessert. Can someone link me to the blog with these recipes? I won't do the boots, but I did get some cute flats the other day. I'll pair those up with an olive cargo skirt and top combo. I know green is one of his favorite colors, so I figure I can't go wrong wearing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Here is Ree's recipe file - http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/recipe-file/ You should find lots of great ideas here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ok, I'll do the lasagne, salad, rolls, and something for dessert. Can someone link me to the blog with these recipes? I won't do the boots, but I did get some cute flats the other day. I'll pair those up with an olive cargo skirt and top combo. I know green is one of his favorite colors, so I figure I can't go wrong wearing that. Um, I'm thinking this answers the question of her interest! :001_tt1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I have not read all 11 pages yet, but I want to know if you would send him my way if you are not interested in him lol I am starting to wonder if I am ever going to meet someone new. Anyway like others have said if not interested in him make him a dinner like a meatloaf etc and hand it to him, if you like him invite him over for dinner as a thank you. There is a man down the street that lets all the neighborhood kids on his trampoline even when his kids aren't there, he will sit out and supervise etc. SO I have baked brownies for him as a thank you before because he has no obligation to be supervising my kids, especially when his own children are with their mother(divorced couple). He has never taken it to mean interest, then again I do the same for the ladies/families in the neighborhood that help me out, or have the kids over lots or simply have to put up with being my neighbor lol ETA I have now read enough to see you not only LIKE him but you LIke him LIke him. So you can't send him this way. Okay now that your man issue is over, I need to know how the heck to meet a suitabl guy for dating without making him run for the hills when he hears I have 4 children. I am sick of being single(been for 7.5 years now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Rittenhouse Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Dear Lord......the tizzy over this....you'd think this was a 7th grade soda shop group date or something.... Do I have to set the menu and everything else too? Lasagne because it's fool proof and casual and you can make it ahead and reheat it easily. Brownies covered in foil are slid into the warm oven when you take the lasagne out. Ice cream is a no brainer. You can finish the carton after he's gone because the date didn't work out OR because the date did work out. Either way you know you're gonna finish that ice cream later that evening. Salad is easy to prepare. Have a nice bottle of red wine on hand, but not too expensive. Make sure you have nice coffee or tea waiting to end the meal. You must give the impression that this is a typical weekend meal at your table. The house is pickup up, but not cleaned to within an inch of it's life. You want to show yourself as you are. No music on the stereo, that's too fussy. Maybe a nice classical music radio station playing quietly in the kitchen. No candles, too much pressure. Put a real table cloth on the table but not fancy and not your best dishes. One or two casual flowers in a small glass at the table, make it look like your daughter picked them for you. Dressing .... dark jeans, nice top a little look at the BooKs...but not too much...brush a little blush on your cleavage. Perfume yes, but only something very expensive. Earings small and classy. Never wear your pearls on a first date. Shoes nice leather slipons, this is your house and you want to show that you aren't making a fuss. Makeup and hair.....oh yes, make sure your make up is subtle but very sexy. Concentrate on the eyes. Hair neat and casual, but you want to choose a style that will make him think about running his fingers through your hair. Don't do the "naughty librarian look" that's going too far, but do not change your hair radically for this first date. Now go have a good time and call me next week. Love Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 We're all so giddy, we might be forgetting all the educational opportunities here. I don't have daughters, but I was one once, and I would have loved making a special dinner with my mom for a guest, and dressing up and all that. So be sure to involve her, even if you're not as ruthless as I am and ready to use her to collect footage for the hive. Oh, this is so much fun. I thought about it after I shut down the computer last night. Babies are fun too, but they get themselves born all the time. Dating! Now that's a whole 'nother thing, and not so common in these parts. Thank you for letting us share in this excitement. He looks at her, girls and boys! He likes her! :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 I had no idea this would create such a furor! LOL I just looked over Ree's lasagna recipe and that looks good. I think I may make her chocolate sheet cake instead of brownies. Brownies are a staple for church potlucks and we just finished the summer potluck season. I think brownies need a rest, for a while, anyway. I considered the tiramisu ( I LOVE tiramisu) but he's not a coffee drinker, so that's out. Sheesh, all this and what if he says no? :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Sheesh, all this and what if he says no? :001_huh: Honey! Don't you remember? If he says no, we all go over there and TP his house. The others are with me on this, I just know they are. But he won't say no. He looks at you. He won't say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie~Phlox Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I have not read all 11 pages yet, but I want to know if you would send him my way if you are not interested in him lol I am starting to wonder if I am ever going to meet someone new. Anyway like others have said if not interested in him make him a dinner like a meatloaf etc and hand it to him, if you like him invite him over for dinner as a thank you. There is a man down the street that lets all the neighborhood kids on his trampoline even when his kids aren't there, he will sit out and supervise etc. SO I have baked brownies for him as a thank you before because he has no obligation to be supervising my kids, especially when his own children are with their mother(divorced couple). He has never taken it to mean interest, then again I do the same for the ladies/families in the neighborhood that help me out, or have the kids over lots or simply have to put up with being my neighbor lol ETA I have now read enough to see you not only LIKE him but you LIke him LIke him. So you can't send him this way. Okay now that your man issue is over, I need to know how the heck to meet a suitabl guy for dating without making him run for the hills when he hears I have 4 children. I am sick of being single(been for 7.5 years now). Praying for you that God would send someone your way in His time! Phlox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 He won't say no dear, relax. He is making a doll bed for crying out loud! He won't say no. In fact he will be working hard to keep that silly boyish grin off his face. :D :iagree: exactly. One rarely goes to all that trouble if they aren't interested. Good Luck:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 No isn't an option. This is so exciting. For dessert how about some chocolate dipped strawberries, they look hard but are really easy, totally yummy too.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeOnTheRanch Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I am laughing so hard at all of the replies teas are streaming down my cheeks! Oh, dear! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 How could he say no? It is going to be a positive yes! Keep us posted, enquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I can't believe I missed this. I can see an entire romance novel being written around the heroine and her message board buddies. :lol: Michella, he won't say no. He wouldn't dare after getting our hopes up like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 This story will be much better than a romance novel. You think her narrative will go anything like this? "As he amble twoard her with an easygoing stride, he came into the touch of the dappled sunlight and she could see him clearly. He had a rugged, granite look to him. Dark brown hair tumbled over a high forehead. A confident sloping nose, a hard line of mouth, dark eys and a chiseled jaw all complemented his square, handsome face. His big hands gripped the polished porch railing as he focused on her." :lol::lol: That is so hilarious. I love it! "She quavered under his powerful look..." LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Am I the only one thinking she should email him?!!! And make it for Sunday? This Sunday? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Oh, dear! :lol: :lol::lol::lol: I'm sorry, that is just too hillarious!! That ranks right up there with Elaine-typos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I think the webmaster should sticky this thread until next week to save us valuable seach time. So exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Well, if you feel a little weak-kneed, you can excuse yourself and say you have to "powder your nose," run into the other room and post an emergency question here on the boards. If we know when you'll be having your dinner in real time, we can all huddle around our screens, ready to give you all kinds of advice! Humming "I gotta meeting in the ladies' room... I'll be back real soon..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogpond1 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I know we'd all like to be flies on the wall. :D If you see a bunch of strange cars and people with the WTM buttons on you can just smile and pretend you don't notice our web cams and recording devises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 How long do we have to wait today for an update? The suspense is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPair Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Oh, my goshhhhh, please, an update!! I ran to the computer first thing to find out about la date, it's too exciting! Did you ask about the dinner? I'm so nervous just thinking about it:D :lurk5::grouphug::bigear::tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 :lurk5::grouphug::bigear::tongue_smilie: :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 :toetap05: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 :bigear: waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 HE SAID YES!!!:svengo: Not sure which night yet; he has to check his work schedule. And, we're definitely having Ree's lasagna. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in the Kootenays Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Have a wonderful time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 HE SAID YES!!!:svengo: Not sure which night yet; he has to check his work schedule. And, we're definitely having Ree's lasagna. :D So cool. I knew he would say yes. But then I got a little nervous when you didn't give an update right away...:) Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Whooo Hooo!!!!!:party::cheers2::willy_nilly::blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 HE SAID YES!!!:svengo: Not sure which night yet; he has to check his work schedule. And, we're definitely having Ree's lasagna. :D I'm too old to be giggling like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hallelujah chorus is going off in my head right now!!!!! Whoo Hooo!!!!! This is so exciting!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sorry for taking so long. I had to wait until after church when people weren't hovering around. Then, I had two quick errands. I didn't videotape it or anything, but here's how it went: After people (finally) left, he went back into the kitchen to check supplies. I went in and asked if he'd be interested in having dinner at my place. He grinned and said, "Dinner? Whatcha got in mind?" I said, "Lasagna" and he said, "Yep, I can do lasagna," grinning the whole time. Dd popped up and said, "You have to come on a night I'm home!" So, we'll have to figure out what night. He works for the state, so his work schedule is at the whim of the governor and legislators. I can't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Well, of COURSE he said yes! (Sometimes these things are so much easier to see when you're on the outside looking in, you know?) WOOHOO!!! And now to the next thread: What to wear?!?!? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 After people (finally) left, he went back into the kitchen to check supplies. I went in and asked if he'd be interested in having dinner at my place. He grinned and said, "Dinner? Whatcha got in mind?" I said, "Lasagna" and he said, "Yep, I can do lasagna," grinning the whole time. Dd popped up and said, "You have to come on a night I'm home!" So, we'll have to figure out what night. He works for the state, so his work schedule is at the whim of the governor and legislators. I can't believe it. Grinning? He was grinning?! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Grinning? He was grinning?! :thumbup: Definitely grinning and I think even blushing slightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Definitely grinning and I think even blushing slightly. That is so dang cute. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Okay, why do I have butterflies in my stomach. This is Michelle's life, not mine. We're just living through you!!! I am so excited!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Definitely grinning and I think even blushing slightly. Now *I'm* grinning! :thumbup: How exciting, Michelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 You go girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Oh, this is so much fun! I feel like I'm reading a romance novel! Well, I don't read romance novels, so this is definitely better! Can't wait to hear how it all went! I'm excited for you Michelle!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 HE SAID YES!!!:svengo: Not sure which night yet; he has to check his work schedule. And, we're definitely having Ree's lasagna. :D Like we're surprised :D Very happy for you Michelle. ETA: Make sure to use a lot of fresh garlic (no garlic powder or garlic salt) in the lasagna. Don't ask why, just trust me :001_smile: Red wine, and do you have any Sinatra? Candles! What fun! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Like we're surprised :D Very happy for you Michelle. ETA: Make sure to use a lot of fresh garlic (no garlic powder or garlic salt) in the lasagna. Don't ask why, just trust me :001_smile: Red wine, and do you have any Sinatra? Candles! What fun! Bill How adorable is it that a GUY is as excited as the gals are?! SO adorable, Bill. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Definitely grinning and I think even blushing slightly. This is just too much fun! It's better than -- It's better than -- Well, I won't say what "it's better than." But it's fun. :D You go girl! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 How adorable is it that a GUY is as excited as the gals are?! SO adorable, Bill. :001_smile: They don't call me a Queen Bee for nothing Leila :D :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 He likes Alison Krauss, so I was thinking of downloading some of her music, but I'm not sure I've heard anything by her except what she did for O Brother, Where Art Thou. I sell Partylite candles, so yea, I'm stocked up on those! LOL As for wine, I have some, but I'm not sure he drinks wine. I was thinking of iced tea, but real tea, not the kind referred to in the other thread. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 This is just too much fun! It's better than -- It's better than -- Well, I won't say what "it's better than." But it's fun. :D Better than teA, perhaps?? ;) They don't call me a Queen Bee for nothing Leila :D:auto: Bwahahahaha! Now, see, it takes a real man to be comfortable being called a Queen ANYTHING. :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 He likes Alison Krauss, so I was thinking of downloading some of her music, but I'm not sure I've heard anything by her except what she did for O Brother, Where Art Thou. She is awesome! Great choice! I'm liking him more and more -- not that *that* means anything! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Better than teA, perhaps?? ;) I missed that thread -- but I think I get it! :lol: Okay! We'll go with teA! Especially since you said it first. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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