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MEANCHEF on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 03:21

(Another one for the) Memoirs

Got out of Seattle a day early because of potential snow. Good hing because the next day it did snow enough to cause havoc.

I am now happy as a pig in $hit. This is the woman I should have been with. I am sad that it has taken almost 50 years to be together, but I guess this is the way it was meant to be.

We live in a little 3 bedroom house that looks to me like it belongs in Architecticual Digest. Jerseygirl has amazing skills.

So far we have spent our days shopping - Trader Joes, whole Foods etc etc. Great store choices here.

Otherwise I am having a hard time feeling like I live here as apposed to just visiting. It will take time for me to feel like any of this is mine too.

I am soo much in love that it is scary.

MEAN CHEF RECIPES

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by AnnL in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 03:58

Enjoy it, you old grump.

Ann
"The elders were wise. They knew that man's heart, away from nature, becomes hard; they knew that lack of respect for growing, living things, soon led to lack of respect for humans, too." Chief Luther Standing Bear, Lakota Sioux

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by tones in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 04:33

I am really so happy for you and hope you soon feel "at home". You didn't mention one very important thing (next to being with a very special, important person)...how's the kitchen?

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by Heather in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 04:35

Better late than never! I'm really happy for both of you. Have fun!

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by Jean in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 04:37

Who are you --- and what have you done with the Mean One?

Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

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by assibams in reply to Anonymous [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 08:09

Indeed!

Oh, and Mean (can we still call you that, hmmm) and Jerseygirl, lots of love and good times together!

Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."
Herm Albright

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by TracyK in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 05:07

Awwww... so happy for the pair of you!

CT poster in bad standing since 2000.

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by Gretchen in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 05:30

WELL, the LEAST you could have done is brought ALL that rain that fell on Seattle with you!! You would be king of Georgia!!

I am really really happy for what you are expressing. And I think/know it is being returned.

Will you remain "Mean"? Think about it.

Gretchen

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by Marie Louise in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 05:33

Details. I want details.

How did you reconnect? Accidently, on purpose, who sought out whom? What happened to the SOs/ spouses? Are the kids okay with it?

The best part is the happy ending. Best to both of you!!! I must confess, after all years of your wicked sense of humor it is a little unnerving to think of you drooling in love and sugary sweet, LOL.

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by samchang in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 05:40

>I am soo much in love that it is scary.<

MEANCHEF, is that *you?*

The South is making you soft.

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by Theodora in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 05:42

Oh my. This is a very big change. I know my leaving Portland last year was painful. So much to miss in that part of the country, and Seattle is even more wonderful than Portland. But I love being back in the south, and I hope you grow to love it. You have a strong and delightful inducement, and I am happy for you. I think you will enjoy the Georgia winter and early spring.

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by soupereasy in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 05:48

I offer you my congratulations.

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by KitchenWitch in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 08:22

awwww. wishing you only the best.
I'm so happy for you, you old poop.
be nice to JerseyGirl, or I'll pinch your head off.

~RuthAnn
foom!

~RuthAnn

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by helena1 in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 11:33

50 Years passed or not, you still found eachother :o). Lots of happiness to the both of you!!

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by chiffonade in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 12:51

Congratulations and enjoy that glow! It's a rare space to occupy.

"Sandra Lee is the Culinary Anti-Christ and I am the Anti-Sandra Lee. The precious moments you may take to measure a level cup of flour are NOT wasted time!"

Chiffonade

*You're a REAL person, eat REAL food."

Chiffonade

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by Wolvie in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 13:46

best to you and Jersey Girl. As long as you finally got there - the journey was worth it. :-)

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them."

- Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

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by MadMom in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 14:27

You old grouch, you've gone and made me cry. You'd better be good to her or I'll hunt you down!

Not One More Day! Not One More Dime! Not One More Life! Not One More Lie!

End the Occupation of Iraq -- Bring the Troops Home Now!

And Take Care of Them When They Get Here!

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by Sondra in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 15:25

Sniff, sniff. I love a good love story, and am very happy to hear a cantankerous old crank is so in love. Won't this be an awesome holiday season?? Not to mention, an awesome 2008.

I know the South is new to you, but I hope it grows on you, lol. Think of it as a long honeymoon. You and JerseyGirl are in store for lots of new adventures, blessings to you both.

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by Marcia in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 17:27

Well, my goodness, you do sound different.

Enjoy this time with JerseyGirl to the fullest. You are right, that for whatever reason, things were meant to be this way. Please don't regret the past, but enjoy the present.

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by Adele in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 19:36

Sigh.....

But, but, it's SUPPOSED to taste like that!

But, but, it's SUPPOSED to taste like that!

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by Glenys in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 19:45

And you thought being "from" Jersey was the best thing about it!
Spoil each other rotten and celebrate that big Capricorn birthday with style.
Take this as a warning fellow Ram, if you begin to look fondly at deviled eggs, I'll have to X you off my list. At least for my sake, hold on to your dignity in the that department. Anything else fair game.

Take it from me, live and love as if every day is the last.

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by Jillsifer in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 21:25

This is all JUST the cutest and sweetest and dearest thing. I'm so happy for both of you.

But just in case you need to rediscover your inner curmudgeon, here is a Georgia Bulldog for you. As you probably know, his name is Uga.

Stay happy!

Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.

-- Washington Irving

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by LuciaK in reply to Anonymous [original] on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 02:55

Goooooo Dawgs! Sic 'em! Woof woof woof woof woof!

I really can't believe I just did that, I guess that was a surge of alumni spirit.

"I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year."

- Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.

Minivan Mom. Fueled by Caffeine.

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by wisekaren in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 21:58

Mazel Tov to you both!

You are going to have to change your CT handle to MushyChef.
Karen

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by Tuck in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 22:30

This is sooo sweet! You deserve it. My heartfelt congratulations to you both and may you feel this way for many, many years and may your love grow stronger every day. I am so happy for you.

~tuck
“Where once most people went to work in offices or factories, today they sit in call centres wearing headsets .”

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by shywoodlandcreature in reply to Anonymous [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 22:59

I toldja so! These CT romances really are the best. Hugs and all good thoughts from us, and the three crotch dogs.

"the meat was prime,/the produce sublime,/but nevertheless/the dinner was/a horrible mess."
Samchang, 2007

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by RuthWells in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 23:03

With posts like that, you're going to have to change your name to HAPPYCHEF! So glad to hear that things are going well.

Edited to say, I like Karen's MUSHYCHEF better. Much more apt.

Ruth Wells

"Gardening is the only unquestionably useful job."
- G.B. Shaw

www.lemonade-and-kidneys.blogspot.com

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Ruth Wells

"Gardening is the only unquestionably useful job."
- G.B. Shaw

www.lemonade-and-kidneys.blogspot.com

www.ruthssweetpleasures.com

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by plantlust in reply to Anonymous [original] on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 23:06

MushyChef. snork-chortle-GUFFAW!!!

Santa baby, some acreage would be nice for me too. Can do?

Hug your mom, if you are still lucky enough to have one.

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by mulch52 in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 00:29

What a great thing to share with us, O Mighty Mean One...thanks for a truly joyous meditation!

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by annieqst in reply to MEANCHEF [original] on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 03:57

Oh man! This is too much of a Christmas present. Best to both of you. Live long & prosper. Have Fun. Enjoy. Celebrate. Love completely.

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by cookie in reply to Anonymous [original] on Thu, 12/06/2007 - 15:01

Much happiness to you both. There must be a terrific story behind all this.

Inquiring minds, etc.

Mimi