Deep Knee Prints....Sigh! SB, they are permanent parts of my memory and how happy that thought is. (Smirk...smirk...knowingly!) As for your suggestion of Spam for their virtual stomach pumping session, That is not nice =P and Gi is most worthy of *Niceness*. =) Do you sometimes wonder what non-Americans are thinking about Spam now? Maybe the truly weird and curious will be driven to import some for their own delectation! What sort of wine do you think suits it best, my dear?

champaign Where I went to school? (*virtual heaving ensues*) Even without the goggles, the thought regurgitates me beyond words. Moon is in charge of the shower. Am thumbing through the cookbook, "Gourmet Dishes for Fido" as we speak. I believe Ripple an approriate wine selection. Nonvintage of course.

Well if you insist, I guess we could create spam pate. But I will have to ask Wolfgang Puck who is doing the catering. Just be sure to try it after several glasses of champagne. :-D Karen, about that cookbook....

Spam pate! But that is the obvious. What do you say about Spam empanadas? "Barf" is not an acceptable answer...

ROTFLMHO! I have no words. I imagine Spam as a sort of canned dog food that my dog would not eat for the life of him, and I cannot even start to conceive of its smell (dog food smells good sometimes. It just has no taste to speak of. I know. I tried). One day I will find it on a shelf at some american grocery store and will be tempted to buy it just to check how accurate your description was. But I'll probably be too afraid to open it. (S B Robinson)I say we send poor Gi a can so she can appreciate it in person. :)whose's in charge of her virtual bridal shower? we can serve it along with the champaign (*virtual heaving ensues*) Oh no! Is this a thing to say to a friend? If somebody brings Spam to my shower, shall I not have to consider her a personal enemy, trying to poison me and everyone else? I vote for no Spam! The electronic nor the (un)edible one.

Sheesh, just as I was about to garnish the Spam Musubi...but not for Gi...for those who cannot resist a delicacy (that's what they call all food which has an unappetizing origin - such as Rocky Mountain Oysters and Sweetbreads.)That is all right. Ray will have eaten every last one by the time the event gets here. Gi, Critter would not eat Spam, either! Keep it away from Patas!!!

(Karen), Spam pate! But that is the obvious. What do you say about Spam empanadas? As I said, I would have to ask Wolfgang Puck, and if he decides for Span crepes with maple syrup (from Vermont of course), then maybe we will. (Gi), I vote for no Spam! The electronic nor the (un)edible one. I am so glad to hear it! Very wise Gi, rest assured that it will all be molto appetitoso. :-D BTW, I have sent an invitation to Livia. ;-)

Alright, alright. No Spam, virtual or otherwise, at the bridal shower. :) (Moon) BTW, I have sent an invitation to Livia. ;-) Captial Notion! what a fun party we will be! :)

(Moon) Rocky Mountain Oysters Fortunately, there were no flies on me when I saw these on a menu in Denver. Wonder if they eat these in Europe? ;-) (Moon) BTW, I have sent an invitation to Livia. ;-) Have you suggested what she can wrap up as a gift?

Great Carear's Ghost!!! Who could have conjured up something like Spam pate' ?! Served with chilled Sham-pain, no doubt! Yesterday's vintage ;)

(Moon) BTW, I have sent an invitation to Livia. ;-) (Karen) Have you suggested what she can wrap up as a gift? Better yet, why dont we ask Livia to bake the cake? That way what (read who) pops out of it can be shared by one and all :) Colin in pink frosting (and only pink frosting) -happy thought indeed! ;)

...I'm *not* going to say it...I'm *not* going to say it...I'm *Not* going to Say it...but I can think it! =))

.....Sluuuuuuuuuuuuuuurp! =)

What? *blinking innocently* (giggle,giggle)

Ladies, you are killing me! :-D

(Moon) BTW, I have sent an invitation to Livia. ;-) (Karen)Have you suggested what she can wrap up as a gift? ;-} LOL! Don't we all want such a gift. I envy Livia...If I had know he liked latin girls!

Thank goodness, no Spam at Gi's shower! Spam, spam, spam, spam...Spam, spam, spam, spam...Sorry, it happens every time--a knee-jerk reaction! *virtual heaving ensues* (Moon) BTW, I have sent an invitation to Livia. ;-) Goody! (SBR) Colin in pink frosting (and only pink frosting) -happy thought indeed! ;) With or without the frosting...doesn't matter!

Luau Part 1 Tonight we are having a Luau. That means you have asked nicely, begged, threatened with starvation the strongest men you know to dig a large pit in your back yard. It will be large enough to hold your entire feast, for that is what a luau is. First, these same men, most likely, have gone off and gotten a large pig (wild or domestic), skinned it and cleaned out the innards. Coarse Hawaiian sea salt is rubbed into the flesh all over, inside and out. Meanwhile, others have been making a fire in which s ones will be heated until they are red-hot. These stones do all of the cooking. They line the bottom and sides of your Imu (this pit we have been talking about.) Seaweed has been gathered and is now placed on the rocks until they are entirely covered. This accomplishes two things. It keeps your pig from drying out while it is cooking, and it also keeps the meat from scorching on the hot rocks. The lining was finished off with a layer of Ti leaves. They keep the meat from the seaweed (which is not ea en) and also imparts a pleasant taste to all of the items being cooked. The cleaned pig is carefully placed in the Imu and hot rocks are placed in the body cavity to help it cook evenly. All around are placed fresh sweet potatoes, taro roots, breadfruit, bundles of taro leaves, and fresh fish. Chicken or game birds can also be added. More seaweed and hot rocks are placed on the top of the food. On top of this they placed more Ti leaves then heaped palm fronds across the top to keep the heat in. On occasion they have thrown a damp canvas cloth over the top then heaped dirt on to keep the temperature higher inside. This was done in the morning. The rest of the day the men went swimming or fishing or gathered more seaweed for eating later. Women, meanwhile, spent the rest of the day in the kitchen preparing the rest of the feast. Years past, they would clean and steam the taro root, then pound it into a thick paste using a heavy stone. Water was added gradually until the substance had the consistency of paste. This is Poi. It is much better if it is made a few days before the feast and allowed to ferment a bit It takes on a whole new flavor and is delicious! Now, you can buy it in the stores in plastic bags and add your own water. Next, they would make Haupia. This is for dessert. It is made from coconut milk (not the water which is poured from the ripe nut!). Get your fresh coconut, husk it (no easy chore) and crack it open. Pour off the water. Grate the fresh coconut and squeeze the pulp through cheesecloth. The resulting liquid is coconut milk. This is sweetened slightly then thickened using cornstarch or arrowroot. It is chilled and sliced into squares and served plain. Delightful! to be continued........

(Marcia) Rocky Mountain Oysters Fortunately, there were no flies on me when I saw these on a menu in Denver. Wonder if they eat these in Europe? ;-) No, they stick to female eels.;-)) What a feast that Luau, Marcia! I remember going to one in Hawaii, but for some reason all I remember where those ChiChi's I drank. :-D Now you see what you have to look forward to Karen when you take that trip. (Moon) BTW, I have sent an invitation to Livia. ;-) Goody! (SBR) Colin in pink frosting (and only pink frosting) -happy thought indeed! ;) (Eileen), With or without the frosting...doesn't matter! When he drops her off, I hope he'll be wearing his Don Q quilt.

I will get to the ChiChi's and other loaded-with-rum drinks later, but that is a mainland addition. Here is is strictly beer and juices for the non-beer drinkers. Same effect if you have been at it all day +)! Today we eat. But there are things I will not consume. More on that later. Female Eels? Why just the females? How do they taste?

(SBR)...Colin in pink frosting... Not having a sweet tooth, I'll have mine without, please! :-D

(SBR)...Colin in pink frosting... (KJArt) Not having a sweet tooth, I'll have mine without, please! :-D I'll be happy to lick him clean for you dear :)

They don't call 'em "showers" for nothing!

Would you believe I found Spam limericks on the Internet! There once was a girl from Siam And all that she ate was Spam The spam did its trick The girl, she got thick And now she's as big as a ham! There was an old maid who liked Spam And she spread every slice with plum jam. She said "Listen, dagnabbit Don't follow my habit Or you'll be just as fat as I am!"

(SBR)...Colin in pink frosting... (KJArt) Not having a sweet tooth, I'll have mine without, please! :-D (SBR)I'll be happy to lick him clean for you dear :) L O L ! What tongue you have, dear (he,he)

Spam Limericks! LOL Bravo Marica -you never cease to amaze me! :) ok, here's a Darcy one: There once was a chap named Fitzwilliam, so handsome that women would drool 'or him. They'ed make silly rhymes with nonsencical lines To boast about how they would lick him. (corny i know, but that spam poetry was so inspiring!) :)

Inspiring...and fattening, 'twould seem! Thank you, Dear!

Oh Marcia...I've had Poi...and IMO , it's on the same level as Spam on the food chain.....tastes A little like liquid chalk .....

(Evelyn)I've had Poi...tastes A little like liquid chalk LOL, that is a universal comment on fresh poi. Let it ferment a few days and it gets a tart and fruity taste. Probably an acquired taste =P

Mmmm, sour chalk. Now doesn't that sound tasty? ;-p

I told you it was an acquired taste! );P

I have been having the hardest time logging onto Spring!!! ( Marcia), Female Eels? Why just the females? How do they taste? It is the traditional food in Rome at Christmas time. I had these visions of Livia feeding Colin at Xmas time, and he raving about the taste of the female eel. I'm sure that is also an acquired taste. I can't tell you how they taste because, luckily, my DH is from Milan and we stick to the more traditional bird. See what happens when you mention oysters?

But Rocky Mountain oysters don't live in water ;-D

Re; Poi Mmmm, sour chalk. Now doesn't that sound tasty? ;-p Now Karen, when you go to Hawaii, we'll expect an assessment of Poi. ***** Let's" bag" Poi for the shower menu,Moon. Now about those female eels...there's a possibility. Would they go with champagne?

(Karen), But Rocky Mountain oysters don't live in water ;-D It's the word oyster that triggers all sorts of images. (Evelyn), Let's" bag" Poi for the shower menu,Moon. I have tasted Poi and well... Now about those female eels...there's a possibility. Would they go with champagne? A local red wine(Rome), would be the best choice, and I would suggest drinking lots of it. :-) Should I get rid of the famous caterer, Wolfgang Puck, and have everyone bring some traditional food that CF might have eaten? Please let me know, I am open to suggestions. We could turn it into the food that Colin might have eaten list.;-)))

Moon, did you want to have the shower preparation discussion at another topic? #72 (Odds and Ends) might be a good place. You know it well, Marcia!! ;-)

(Karen)#72 (Odds and Ends) might be a good place. You know it well, Marcia!! ;-) Oh yes, indeed I do, and You figured out who we were by my choice of name LOL! I love the idea of food CF might have eaten. I have always wondered what "white soup" was that Bingley's cook had to amass enough of before they could have the Netherfield Ball. I ask you, with the primitive refrigeration in those days, what sort of soup keeps while you make enough of it?! Sounds miserable.=P

Good Morning Marcia! :) You HAVE to go check out the link Karen posted at 72! I was absolutely ROTFLOL! Our systems crashed at work this morning, and all i have access to at the moment is the Internet! What's a girl to do, but... DROOL! :)

I see I am going to have to miss my own shower... Eels and oysters! Spam and Poi! :-((((((

My Dear Gi, Please let me reassure you that on 72 we do not contemplate any such assault on your delicate and refined senses. Perhaps I have given a secret away by telling you of our planning site, but anything you might read here is just for subterfuge. All will be sweetness and light. You'll see =) I do not think I would attend with that menu, either =P

Another hilarious "catch up" on 113, Ladies you will be the death of me!! It was all too delicious for words and I am licking my lips in anticipation of the crumbs (of icing?) to come.

Lizza, i will personally section off a icing for you alone... now, which section did you want? ;)

I am authorized to hold auctions for things wanted by more than one person. And, if you want the place I want (*wink...wink..*) you're gonna have to wrestle me for it =P Sluuuuuuuurp!

Dear Marcia, can we have a list of those desirable items available for auction?

I should put up the entire early P&P list to see who surfaces to claim their goodies. But I was just referring to who licks icing off which part of Darcy! Perhaps you would like to make a list of the parts of the man?! Hmmmm...Oh goodness! Whew!!!!

Well Marcia I would like to lick that little bit of icing off his lips.

Moon , how genteel of you and how generous to leave those other slivers of icing elsewhere for the rest of us!!! Actually as it is only early afternoon right now I had better content myself with the icing dripping on his neck. In honour of that picture from the Aussie mag!!! But like Moon I am being generous to the rest of you, it's not actually where the icing is that counts, but HOW you lick it off!

OK, lips and neck are called.... so i guess i'll claim rights to his icing covered chest. (Yum!) No doubt he'll manage to get a big smear of it across himself as he pops out of that cake. :)

Marcia: But I was just referring to who licks icing off which part of Darcy! Even better! Well, the best parts have been called for, so I shall content myself with licking the sweet, creamy icing off the dent in his chin, where I'm sure exertion will be required, as it will certainly be lodged obstinately in the crevice. Need I say more?

SBR, I was sure you were going to claim the *toes*!!

LOL!!! anticipating a Darcy Gets His Toes Kissed secquel are you? ;)

Why not? Fair's fair. Besides, that's the only appendage we'd allow to be thus engaged on the Fan Fic board! ;-p

Actually that is a good idea! I'll brainstorm for a couple of days then start work on DGHTK later this week. :) Thanks Karen!!!!

New List Ladies!! Darcy's Icing-Licking List His Chest - SBRobinson His Chin Crevice - Lidya His Neck - Lizza His Lips - Moon Dreams His Navel - Marcia

Though she is not a member here, I think that we should add Lizzie/Livia for the most ...ummm...choice part of him so we will avoid any unnecessary handling and licking and commenting on it's massive...throbbing...nature =P

Ugh...!

HA HA!!! In our dreams Marcia!!!

Call me Old Fashioned. This topic is...too tawdry for the elevated nature of this website. We Drool, but delicately. I shall stand back and try behave with dignity. Anyone want the navel?!

In our dreams, indeed. My error was voiving them!!!

(Marcia) we will avoid any unnecessary handling and licking and commenting on it's massive...throbbing...nature =P ROTFLMAO, Marcia!! I feel sorry for anyone who thinks we're serious. The cleft in his chin is taken? Well then I'll have to settle for the jawline from the ear down to that chin. May I? And I want buttercream.

Heide, You are a true blessing to a weary soul. I was afraid I had offended the gods of Spring yet again...then you saw how ludicrous it is but how much amusement it affords. Buttercream jawline for the Lady from Reading!=)

Hey, what flavour buttercream is this? Chocolate is best, that way you can spot the bits you've left more easily and keep going back , the cleft is tricky like that.

Oh my...you ladies are sooooooooo BAD! I'll take his fingers! BTW before we go much further, shouldn't we defer to Gi, the guest of honor? She should have access to the area of her choice ;-D

(Eileen)BTW before we go much further, shouldn't we defer to Gi, the guest of honor? She should have access to the area of her choice ;-D Absolutely, and she may have whichever part she desires. I will relinquish my part if she desires it above all others. After all, this *is* her party! We are only bad if we would actually do something like this. I am brave and a bit risque' from the safety of my PC, but put me in the same room with him, and I will find the darkest corner to hide in...! Chocolate vs Vanilla Buttercream - since it will be high summer and he just might have a nice tan (Cannes and South of Italy), white may just show up better. ladies, shall we test this theory on the man of the house and report back?

Come and get it....=) Darcy's Icing-Licking List His Chest - SBRobinson His Chin Cleft - Lidya His Neck - Lizza His Lips - Moon Dreams His Navel - Marcia His Jawline to the chin on either side, Heide His Fingers, Eileen

His Navel - Marcia Marcia...you'll never get all that chocolate out of his navel.... You lucky girl, you ;-)))))

I want buttercream. Double ugh! I need a shot of brandy...

Buttercream is not to your liking, Arami?! Pray tell, what would you rather have in it's stead? Submerged in a vat of Napoleon Brandy with straws for everyone?

Who's everyone? Nah... Get your tickets at the door... Strictly limited numbers only.

Invitation only. No Straws. Only the finest crystal snifters allowed. This will be have as much class as the gentleman we celebrate. Liquors, not lickers =P

Class. Precisely. No lickers. Exactly. Not so long ago there was so much agonizing over a possibility of someone's visit around here... have you lost your hopes? :-P

Nevah! Just checking to see if you were about, My Dear! You have never let me down. It is a thankless job, but someone must do it =P Happy Mother's Day to all, even if the only thing you mother is your SO or your furchild =)

(am looking around) Who was agonizing over that? The link from firth.com to this place was severed (few here liked that but that's over and done with) and we all agree it takes a degree in quantum physics to make the leap from Spring's home page to here. Besides, he's got better things to do--like jump into a fountain with Pia Zadora!

Anyone but Pia Zadora! Good grief!!! Our CyberCouthPerson Arami was concerned about the prepriety of lickers at Gi's party rather than liquors =D

Believe me, I am not as couth as you imagine - I had my share of exceptionally blatant naughtiness long before most of the present frolickers joined Drool and I pride myself on having caused some serious uproar and consternation in several places, my dears... but that was before Drool was a close neighbour to such a worthy site as cf.com... And I thought the eGroups mailing list had been created for being really really improper away from the public eye? As to a degree in quantum physics, I, with a degree n something vastly different :-P, found this place loooong time ago just by exploring various loose associations with the name of our illustrious hero.

Unfortunately (or not, depending on your view of the matter), Springfolks was open to more than just Spring. I do not "let it all hang out" unless I know the audience, and there are people on the membership list of whom I have no knowledge. Others and I find this inhibiting. Ergo, SFolks has defeated its own purpose!

I thought Springfolks was set up in place of "Drool in Exile"...for when Spring.net is down. Not for ordinary "everyday" postings.

I do not "let it all hang out" unless I know the audience But at least members know exactly who is registered on the list of Springfolks. Whereas Spring is a public forum, open and accessible to anyone in the whole world with minimum cybercuriosity - there are many, many more in the audience than "just Spring"! - there are truly unknown lurkers galore and anyone can witness our exchanges, including hordes of whom we definitely have not the least knowledge. Also, it seems debatable what might constitute "an ordinary everyday posting". Going OTT used to give me a huge giggle and a delish thrill, too - still does! - but what if there is a bit ore to lose, like Spring credibility as a public forum for fans of celebrities, perhaps? Finally, I'm not against naughtiness for fun's sake, but I do believe that more discreet innuendo gives more satisfaction.

We haven't even discussed the whipped cream yet!

We haven't even discussed the whipped cream yet! Ok, now you've got my interest! ;-) Frosting yuck; buttercream frosting double yuck! Bring on the whipped cream! Yeah!! I'm there.

Perhaps we could quarter or halve the gentleman in question, and use the preferred spread where it is most desirable?! We aim to please =D I guess this Board is for the fun and games while 72 is for food and drink. I wonder where he fits in ;)

By which I meant butt-ercream on the back of him and whipped cream...well, I'll leave it there before I succomb to vapours for a second time today.

Most importantly, who gets to spread it on him?

LOL! Girls, you crack me up. And I really do not think that Mr. Darcy (it�s him we�re talking about aren�t we?? :-) would mind this sort of very innocent naughtiness but it�s always interesting to hear different views, thank-you Arami.

(Marcia), I guess this Board is for the fun and games while 72 is for food and drink. I wonder where he fits in ;) We can have fun and games at 72 as well, it is Gi's Bridal Shower afterall and we know how much she admires and .... So it is safe to say he fits in at 72 as well. Of course if the board were 69 then you couldn't get us to 86. :-))) (Forgive me, I couldn't resist)

Of course if the board were 69 then you couldn't get us to 86. :-))) (Forgive me, I couldn't resist) LOL, Moon! Innuendo, indeed! I agree with Karen--since the link to Spring from cf.com has been changed, I believe we are safe to express ourselves freely without offending ODB. Besides, there's such a wealth of goodies at cf.com that he wouldn't be compelled to leave it :-) Let's just keep having fun...that's why we come here, after all! What else is up for "keepsaking," Marcia?

NAUGHTY but nice! Frolic on Ladies, I'm just here for the discarded rivulets of cream (creme fraiche is more of a preference!), now where's a good place to bag a rivulet? Suggestions please-----!

Perhaps we could quarter or halve the gentleman in question I see we're into morbid sadism as well? there's such a wealth of goodies at cf.com There isn't yet, believe me. ... that he wouldn't be compelled to leave it :-) I think he would find it boring... ;-)

Suddenly this little exercise into semantics of Firth has hit a nerve. By Quartering the Darcy cutout figure, I meant making one quarter (as in a flag) with whipped....oh never mind! But, do *not* ever place my name in the same place as "morbid sadism." I read that man's works. I know of what you speak. Have a care lest you do more damage than you intended. It is no longer clever. I shall go back to the luau and stay far from this little discussion barbed with poison-tipped hooks. Do what you will. I shall stay with the lists and those who celebrate Darcy and all that was wonderful about him may join me. Enough!

I'm going to suprise myself and say that Arami was just being witty re: the morbid sadism. She knows that you didn't mean to halve or quarter the REAL Darcy. The whole topic is quite funny, actually. And yes, whipped cream is better than buttercream.

I'm going to suprise myself and say that Arami was just being witty re: the morbid sadism. She knows that you didn't mean to halve or quarter the REAL Darcy. The whole topic is quite funny, actually. And yes, whipped cream is better than buttercream. ah, but then again, I'm a Nutella girl at heart;)

Laura - you can say that again... ;-D Actually you have also surprised me. You understand me much better than I suspected previously. Thank you. :-)

I've been LOLing at many of your posts... I will not, however, make a choice for this licking business, no no. I will, however, pick at a cherry if he can balance it at the tip of his nose...or any other tip he prefers...;-)

Gi, you have saved my day and brightened it considerably. The cherry is yours to pluck from where ever you wish...or he wishes =))

Gi's Bridal Shower Wishes To pluck the Cherry from his Prominence - Gi To place a Salmon-colored Orchids in his lapel - Marcia

Gi: I will, however, pick at a cherry if he can balance it at the tip of his nose...or any other tip he prefers...;-) My dear Gi, you have made my day! LOLROTF

While taking a few moments out of my otherwise boring workday to drool over that lovely picture Murph has posted, I noticed that ODB appears to have a scratch maring his beautiful skin. Has anyone else noticed this? Perhaps we should gently hint to Livia that she needs to trim her nails- afterall, we dont want the DB to be uncomfortable during Gi's party... and wouldnt whip cream and icing sting abit on open cuts? Of course, i'm more than willing to kiss it and make it and make it better :) Actually, now that i think about it, it might make a great dividing point between neck and chest. So Lizza, everything north of the scratch is yours, while everything south... (oh yum)

EsBee, You are safe with that scratch. Since we must not involve ourselves intimately with the man himself, we must deal with Darcy. He never had a scratch that I noticed! However, should you like to imagine one...and do the north-southing that you noted above, that is fine. We Just may Not deal with the real man. Just his roles. Ladies, am I correct in this?

Of course, it all depends on the cutout you bring, EsBee =))

(SB) While taking a few moments out of my otherwise boring workday to drool over that lovely picture Murph has posted, I noticed that ODB appears to have a scratch maring his beautiful skin. Does anyone still have that Daily Telegraph article? The one explaining that a speaker fell off the wall as our DB (aka ToolTime Tim) was trying to hang them? Your answer lies there, SB.