tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post8088783477513582810..comments2023-11-02T03:35:19.455-07:00Comments on 4 Reluctant Entertainers Has Moved!: Out With the Old - Celebration 2009!Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-65302638340832974682009-01-04T20:02:00.000-08:002009-01-04T20:02:00.000-08:00You have inspired me so much throught this year. B...You have inspired me so much throught this year. Because of your blog and the inspiration it brings, I am making a New Years goal to have a dinner party soon! <BR/>Thank you. I'll keep you posted...<BR/>LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344082924269705706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-87708104147079185042009-01-04T07:29:00.000-08:002009-01-04T07:29:00.000-08:00It's always a blessing to spend time here. And I'l...It's always a blessing to spend time here. And I'll check out the napkins at IKEA - I've got a drawer full of them, even for coffee with girlfriends they can really perk up a table. Happy New Year to you and yours.Girl Raised in the Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589779898471579630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-60478428721254574032009-01-03T23:17:00.000-08:002009-01-03T23:17:00.000-08:00I just wanted to say what a blessing you have been...I just wanted to say what a blessing you have been to me in 2008 as I've visited your blog!<BR/><BR/>We actually invited some family over for a casual New Year's Eve get-together. In our clan (or rather, my husband's clan) we all bring snacks to whomever is hosting. One brother has very little ones, and my youngest is six...but minus a few minor mishaps, everything went well as we played games and chatted. And though I'm not a hostess by nature, I felt so good inviting them over! (There's a photo on my recent post)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, your party sounds wonderful too...and the ending with your husband by the fire does sound romantic! :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932066100979969014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-51017434469024622102009-01-03T21:01:00.000-08:002009-01-03T21:01:00.000-08:00I'll be watching for the conversation starters! Th...I'll be watching for the conversation starters! Thanks for stopping by.Elizabeth M Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240759973899199360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-80380619072264836192009-01-03T19:08:00.000-08:002009-01-03T19:08:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry we've lost touch, too! I love your bl...I'm so sorry we've lost touch, too! I love your blog and spirit of hospitality. It's inspiring, and I need it to rub off on me. :-)<BR/><BR/>I would love to know more about the little cards on the table. Great picture and the idea behind it; would love the whole list of questions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-48751407166708750092009-01-03T18:21:00.000-08:002009-01-03T18:21:00.000-08:00I just love your blog!I just love your blog!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464763393017440090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-87639153624504005872009-01-03T17:53:00.000-08:002009-01-03T17:53:00.000-08:00What a wonderful evening.....can't believe your st...What a wonderful evening.....can't believe your started over. I am impressed. That means you gave yourself enough time to start over which would have never happened at my home. :)Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152743288585898776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-10539398336938082052009-01-03T15:37:00.000-08:002009-01-03T15:37:00.000-08:00I like your conversation starter card idea. Do you...I like your conversation starter card idea. Do you make them or buy them? I would love to use this idea. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'm fairly new to your blog and really enjoy it.Elizabeth M Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240759973899199360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-67302921617232576882009-01-03T11:23:00.000-08:002009-01-03T11:23:00.000-08:00Sounds like a great evening. But now you have me w...Sounds like a great evening. But now you have me wondering what the Roman Chicken recipe is. :)<BR/>Melanie@Bella~MellaMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238679303715431171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-18058185458919068442009-01-03T10:49:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:49:00.000-08:00I'm sure your guests were pleased with whatever yo...I'm sure your guests were pleased with whatever you served. The main point is to get together with friends. The food is secondary to that.<BR/><BR/>I hope 2009 proves to be the best year ever!<BR/><BR/>Betty in OklahomaOKGardnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449300289920477381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-2174302247960605922009-01-03T08:35:00.000-08:002009-01-03T08:35:00.000-08:00Wow I'm most impressed with the fact that y'all ca...Wow I'm most impressed with the fact that y'all can make it to midnight without your faces dropping onto your plates :0)<BR/>Looks like it was a beautiful time...<BR/>And to answer your ? on my friday post...yes I'm the chubby one in front with the greenish sweater on...ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-38927748848700116852009-01-03T06:34:00.000-08:002009-01-03T06:34:00.000-08:00fact: i would go to many more parties if they were...fact: i would go to many more parties if they were given by dynamite hosts like you. out with the old, indeed! :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-8334008571356493692009-01-02T19:34:00.000-08:002009-01-02T19:34:00.000-08:00I tried something new for Christmas eve, and while...I tried something new for Christmas eve, and while it wasn't horrible, it wasn't "wowee!" either. I should have gone with something tried and true. I learned my lesson (I hope).Bettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266517579549649484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-91957235209264255882009-01-02T19:10:00.000-08:002009-01-02T19:10:00.000-08:00My mom always told me never make anything new for ...My mom always told me never make anything new for a guest. I never have...I use that on the family. Your evening however sounds wonderful.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341970243162181712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-40072556872137588092009-01-02T17:42:00.000-08:002009-01-02T17:42:00.000-08:00Looks and sounds yummy that's for sure. I definate...Looks and sounds yummy that's for sure. I definately try not to try out new things on people. we have a few friends that I'm okay with trying new recipes on, but not for a big group. <BR/><BR/>we did not host either New Year events which was fine with me since we hosted both Christmas events and then a few more. <BR/><BR/>One of my favorite recipes is a 4 cheese fettucini. this week I made it and added chicken to it. There was broccoli, spinach and mushrooms to add as well if people wanted it. It is a dish that I could eat over and over and over again. It is a never fail recipe for me.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792132554787453551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-55796662676030381882009-01-02T17:17:00.000-08:002009-01-02T17:17:00.000-08:00I have to admit that I am really happy to let 2008...I have to admit that I am really happy to let 2008 go and move into 2009. You know when it gets here each year at the strike of midnight I have yet to find myself saying, wait, I don't want to move on... Instead I find myself thinking of a "new dawn" on the horizon with new things, new growth, new beginnings...<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year, Sandy!<BR/>JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553121852669901186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-28544015345387228732009-01-02T16:41:00.000-08:002009-01-02T16:41:00.000-08:00I have done that, even though (after 34 years of m...I have done that, even though (after 34 years of marriage), I know better.<BR/><BR/>It tastes so good in my mind as I read the recipe but it doesn't look (or taste) so good in real life.<BR/><BR/>I've found that true even from recipes by famous (can we say Food Network) people. :)<BR/><BR/>I always love reading your posts. :)Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-73010883013818672412009-01-02T14:56:00.000-08:002009-01-02T14:56:00.000-08:00Looks like a wonderful evening with family and fri...Looks like a wonderful evening with family and friends! Mmm..I love chicken recipes..I will have to try this one...have a great weekend!<BR/>-sandy toes<BR/>p.s. I will have to check out the Ikea napkins:)Shell in your Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942896369222883929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-34711168498377283832009-01-02T14:25:00.000-08:002009-01-02T14:25:00.000-08:00It sounds and looks like you had an absolutely won...It sounds and looks like you had an absolutely wonderful evening!!<BR/><BR/>For the first time in a long time we didn't gather with any others but instead were just together as a family.<BR/><BR/>That's exactly what we needed this year with the added work hours, stress with daily driving and unknown due to the weather... a few extra minutes of quiet together for just us.<BR/><BR/>Happy beginning to 2009!Donnettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692862365425939349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-46573800497631562852009-01-02T14:11:00.000-08:002009-01-02T14:11:00.000-08:00Haha! I'm notorious for "guinea-pigging" guests, ...Haha! I'm notorious for "guinea-pigging" guests, but so far, it's worked out okay. I've been lucky. I never mean to do it, it just seems to happen! I'm glad you had a wonderful time despite breaking your second commandment!!<BR/><BR/>All the best to you, Paul, and the kids this New Year!!tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803890115567631062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-29643992452197124152009-01-02T13:48:00.000-08:002009-01-02T13:48:00.000-08:00Well, I definitely will follow your lead and do mo...Well, I definitely will follow your lead and do more inviting this year. I usually only have some family over. I am going to be braver.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like your New Years was wonderful. We just munched and cuddled together. It was fun, but I am sad that the holidays have passed.<BR/><BR/>Oh, well, onwards and upwards!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495298953834229360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-8072283786961716932009-01-02T13:34:00.000-08:002009-01-02T13:34:00.000-08:00When will we ever listen to our own advice? LOLI c...When will we ever listen to our own advice? LOL<BR/>I can't count how many times I have disobeyed your commandment about not trying new things on guests...So far the results have always been good, though. If I was trying something extravagent, I would surely give it a trial run first! *sheepish grin*Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.com