Christmas at Club 6*6

We cheated. Not really but we still like to think so. We celebrated out christmas early as Karen and Joe are not going to be here on 1225. So we made the big dinner and Santa came (Nice enough to stop by during his busy season) and we did presents. If santa turns up again while Karen and Joe are gone we will gladly accept their booty in their absentia. Yes absentia, this is the mister, can't you tell? expect more words like magmanious or cacaphony when ever i write. Laura makes fun of my SAT words, but if you don't know them get a dictionary. so since i'm writing, did you miss me and my plethera of nutritional information and galacial vocabulary. (hehehe) couldn't help myself. back to more pressing matters. We hope that you all enjoy your christmas/hannukah/kwanza season and expect to hear from all of you in the new year

Toodles

THE KC'S
PS if you see joe, ask what "bananaflage" is!

Brrrrr…it’s chilly here in the South!!! Its clear and 32 degrees!
I guess I have to put away the scadals this week...

So winter has arrived just in time for the Christmas holiday.

"Cold" is a relative term. Use the handy list below to overcome the confusion.
Degrees (Fahrenheit)
65 - Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night
60 - Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one)
50 - Miami residents turn on the heat
40 - You can see your breath
- Californians shiver uncontrollably
- Minnesotans go swimming
32 - Water freezes
25 - Floridians weep pitiably
- Minnesotans eat ice cream
20 - Miami residents plan vacation further South
0 - Alaskans put on T-shirts
-10 - Eyes freeze shut when you blink
-15 - Miami residents cease to exist
-20 - Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you
- Politicians actually do something about the homeless
- Minnesotans shovel snow off roof

So How's your holiday seson treating You!!!
Well my is crazy!!!
Running around for a bazillion people making sure they get feed. Have you ever seen what turkey for 750 people looks like? Can you imagine the amount of cranberry sauce?? To put it simply I think I have overdosed on turkey. The smell of stuffing makes me want to gag. You think that’s crazy, I know you do. I think if I see one more five gallon bucket of turkey gravy I might begin to lose my mind. But that's the life of me..enough complaining and on to the fun part of the holidays.

I was in the grocery store the other day. And here an example of why I think people in Jax aren’t the brightest!!
A lady was pawing through the frozen turkeys at the , but couldn't find one big enough to feed her large family. I wonder why she just didn’t get two, was her family that big. She was bitchin’ and all that stuff that makes a person look hind of scary. This the part where the story gets really funny.Annoyed, she asked the stock boy, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?"The startled stock boy replied, "Heck no, ma'am, they're all dead." Well duh!!! Sometimes you just have to hold back…from bursting into laughter. I high taled it down another isle, so I could let out a huge laugh. I can only imagine the end of that conversation. But that was the best thing that happened to me that day. So lesson of the day is laughter is the best cure for all. I know it’s not nice to laugh at others, but if your that stupid..I can’t help myself.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst...for they are sticking to their diet!

Today's Tips:

What's your nutrition IQ?

Nutrition information comes from all types of sources. A lot of the information is true, some isn’t.
How does your nutrition knowledge measure up?
Choose whether the following statements are true or false:

· If I eliminate all visible fat from meat and discard the skin from poultry, I’ll get rid of most of the cholesterol

· Meat labeled 85 percent lean is a healthy choice·

.Ounce for ounce, green peppers have as much vitamin C as oranges

· Tomatoes and carrots provide more nutritional value eaten raw

If you answered false on all four, consider yourself nutritionally well-informed. If you missed one or more, don’t worry! A dietetics professional can help give you the straight facts on nutrition and develop a personalized eating plan that is right for your and your family.


Fight Back with Phytonutrients

December 9, 2004
Phytonutrients are bioactive compounds in food that promote your health by helping to slow the aging process or reducing the risk for many diseases. Phytonutrients may protect against some cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and other chronic health conditions. In addition, they might work to enhance immunity, detoxify carcinogens and serve as antioxidants.
Research shows that most fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients. Plants produce these substances naturally to protect themselves against viruses, bacteria and fungi. They also provide color, aroma and flavor to food.
Some have a remarkable variety; one orange contains over 170 different phytonutrients! These substances work together with other nutrients and fiber for good health.

Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team

What a Great birthday !!!!!!

I had an awesome birthday celebration, not just one day but, a whole weekend. It really started last wednesday night. After getting off of work I jumped down to St. Augustine to have dinner With maw-in-law Linda, Greg, And the newly engaged Karen and Joe. After dinner we shared yummy chocolate cake, it was a combo birthday/ engagement cake. Then Friday my folks came up from tampa to continue with the celebration. Sat we hung out and played all kinds of games. All kinds of chit-chat, snacks and all that fun stuff. Later we partook in a fun dinner at the japenese resturant. It always fun to watch them flip there knives and spatula around, along with much of the food. And our Grill Chef was pretty funny too! Then later we had apple pie a la mode. Yummy! Then presents...yes they let me open them earily ..Sun...we did Church and lunch. Thanks for coming up it was great fun!!!! Oh.. i know what your saying..sounds like fun...Then mon. my real birthday.. I went out to lunch with my very pregnant friend, Bridget, looks like thursday with be the big day! Then I took a nap...then Karen and Greg came home and made cake and dinner. Then presents. And think I heard about a dozen happy birthday songs, from all over via the good all phone. So I want to thank every one for all the goodies, and birthday spirirt!!!! We do that again next year!!!


Birthday History...anyone???
The earliest birthday parties were held because people believed evil spirits were particuarly attracted to people on their birthdays. At first it was only kings who were recognized as important enough to have a birthday celebration. To protect them from harm, friends and family would to come be with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes. Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to ward off the evil spirits. As time went by, children became included in birthday celebrations. The first children's birthday parties occurred in Germany and were called Kinderfeste.

What's up with that cake?
One theory about the origin of the birthday cake is that is originated with the Greeks, who baked round cakes representing the full moon for their moon goddess, Artemis. They placed candles on the cake to make it glow, like the moon. The Germans are also credited with the first cakes and candles. They used a sweet, layered cake and they put a large candle in the center of the cake to represent "the light of life." Some people believe the smoke from extinguished candles carries their birthday wishes up to heaven.