Labor Day!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:03 am

What are your plans for this day off!

I'm going shopping with my daughter, and cooking a big yummy meal with the kids home from work today! What are your plans?

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:07 am

cleaning my house! LOL! and playing with my two adorable kittens.

ChristinaP · Post by **ChristinaP** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:59 am

I work in news, and this is the first holiday I've taken off all year long. I've had a busy weekend so far, taking the kids to the county fair and the air show. Today I am just going to relax by the pool and read. I was immersed in Katrina coverage all last week, and needed this break badly.

Back to it tonight though.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:20 am

Enjoying the day with my hubby at home.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:15 am

Volleyball game at noon and then 18 holes of golf with the wife at 3:30 PM then a bit of stir fry for dinner, a movie and bed.

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:06 am

I've spent a good part of this morning cleaning up little tiny bits of paper the cat shredded all over.

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:14 am

IT'S MY SON'S BIRTHDAY!

:-4 He is 6!!:-4

SO we are going to have a PARTY!

You are all invited!

It starts at 4:00 ...Want directions?:wah:

It was truly a "LABOR DAY" FOR ME....:p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:15 am

Werent you going to get drunk and post silly stuff all over then pass out ?

Ive so been looking forward to this !

:p

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:18 am

along-for-the-ride wrote: Enjoying the day with my hubby at home.

Hey, I like that pic-the woman on the throne with the two men gazing up-way to go girl! Keep on gazing guys.........................:wah:

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:20 am

Nomad wrote: Werent you going to get drunk and post silly stuff all over then pass out ?

Ive so been looking forward to this !

:p

Ooh, thanks for the reminder, but it's only 1 ish! I kind of want to wait till AFTER the BF's dad leaves to get silly. We had kind of an embarassing experience last time he saw me tipsy and I'd hate to remind him of it.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:22 am

Could you guys explain to this BRIT. what labor day is all about ?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:25 am

It is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of the workers, and to give them a day off!

We deserve it!

*while cleaning house, running errands, feeding kids......................*

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:26 am

actionfigurestepho wrote: Ooh, thanks for the reminder, but it's only 1 ish! I kind of want to wait till AFTER the BF's dad leaves to get silly. We had kind of an embarassing experience last time he saw me tipsy and I'd hate to remind him of it.

Ok then Ill be patient

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:33 am

So far this is all Ive managed to accomplish today

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:36 am

Bez wrote: Could you guys explain to this BRIT. what labor day is all about ?

And it applies to both sides of the border, here in Canada as well as the USA.

No big plans it looks nice outside so maybe off to visit car lots with the beau, and see what I can see.

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:36 am

Ooh, you lucky dog you, Nomad.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:37 am

Nomad wrote: So far this is all Ive managed to accomplish today

I Want Your Life

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:37 am

chonsigirl wrote: It is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of the workers, and to give them a day off!

We deserve it!

*while cleaning house, running errands, feeding kids......................*

Quite right too....nearly all our holidays are religious holidays like Easter, christmas, Whitsun etc.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:38 am

whitsun ?....whassat ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:39 am

minks wrote: I Want Your Life

Thats funny because I want yours !

What should we do here ?

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:39 am

Nomad wrote: whitsun ?....whassat ?

what he said ^

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:58 am

Whitsun (Pentecost)

Whitsun is the name for the Church festival otherwise called Pentecost held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

The word Pentecost means fiftieth day after the Sabbath of the Passover. Thus it is fifty days after Easter Sunday.

Whisuntide falls in May. It starts with Whit Sunday, which is always the seventh sunday after Easter Sunday.

Whit Sunday commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the disciples (Apostles), as recorded in the New Testament. It is often called Pentecost because when the disciples received the Holy Spirit and began to go out and preach about Jesus it was the Jewish festival of Pentecost.

Because it marked the first preaching about Jesus, it is called the birthday of the Christian Church. Whit Sunday is a favourite day for baptism. It is thought that as people baptised are often dressed in white it was probably originally 'White Sunday'

Customs and Traditions

Whitsuntide was the period on May games, mainly for the young people who, after dancing around the maypole, would try out their strength and skills in wrestling and archery contests. Other games included foot races, trying to catch a greased pig, or making a funny face through a horse collar, climbing a greasy pole, running after a pig with a shaved and well soaped tail, sack racing plus singing and dancing.

Bread and Cheese Throwing

In Gloucestershire, Whit Sunday is called 'Bread and Cheese Day' because of a very strange custom. Sounds like fun to me..

In St Braivels, Gloucestershire, following evensong on Whit Monday, basketfuls of bread and cheese are thrown from a wall near the old castle, to be scrambled for in a lane below. The locals of St Braivels have been hurling bread and cheese since the 13th century, when the custom began probably as a payment for the villagers' right to cut timber from a nearby wood.

Cheese Rolling

The first Sunday or Monday in May is a unique opportunity to witness the ancient custom of cheese rolling.

Gloucester cheese Rolling. Randwick, Gloucestershire, England:

After rolling three double Gloucester cheeses around the church, one is cut up and shared amongst bystanders and the other two are rolled down a steep hill.

Stilton Cheese Rolling. Stilton, Cambridgeshire:

Teams of four, in bizarre costumes, roll stilton cheese along a 50-yard course. They must not kick or throw the cheeses. The prize is a whole Stilton Cheese, which weighs about 16 pounds, and bottles of portÃ¢â‚¬the traditional accompaniment.

Edam Cheese Rolling. Ide Hill, Kent:

Women chase a thrown edam cheese down the sloping village green during the annual Whit Monday Fair

Cheese rolling also takes place in other areas around England.

Whit Walks

Whitsun was also the time for walks and possessions. The traditional "Procession of Witness" has long been celebrated throughout the North West.

Whitsun Ales (village festivals)

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:02 am

Thank you much, gosh never to old to learn something new.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:28 am

Throwing bread and cheese? The rats must like the leftivers....................

Thank you for the definition Carla.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:44 am

Bread and Cheese Throwing

In Gloucestershire, Whit Sunday is called 'Bread and Cheese Day'

Im bewildered yet amused

Puzzled yet intrigued

Whom amongst us hasnt been game to throw breads and cheeses at one another ? cheddar at the boss, swiss at loved ones, muenster at the mailman , a french loaf at your neighbor ?

This is right up my alley...

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:45 am

Nomad wrote: Bread and Cheese Throwing

In Gloucestershire, Whit Sunday is called 'Bread and Cheese Day'

Im bewildered yet amused

Puzzled yet intrigued

Whom amongst us hasnt been game to throw breads and cheeses at one another ? cheddar at the boss, swiss at loved ones, muenster at the mailman , a french loaf at your neighbor ?

This is right up my alley...

Sounds like the making of a food fight ahahahahahahaha (thinks about tossed spagetti)

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:51 am

Nomad wrote: Bread and Cheese Throwing

In Gloucestershire, Whit Sunday is called 'Bread and Cheese Day'

Im bewildered yet amused

Puzzled yet intrigued

Whom amongst us hasnt been game to throw breads and cheeses at one another ? cheddar at the boss, swiss at loved ones, muenster at the mailman , a french loaf at your neighbor ?

This is right up my alley...

Who gets the limburger?...........................

Watch out Nomad, food fight.............................

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:58 am

Im getting hungry bunnygirl !

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:59 am

A little snackie for the holiday Nomad........................

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:01 pm

Ohhh the beans would be rather messy in a food fight tooo hehehehehe

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:01 pm

Thats looking good but whats the funny looking stuff in the bowl ? Looks like squid !

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:02 pm

Nomad wrote: Thats looking good but whats the funny looking stuff in the bowl ? Looks like squid !

aint it mushroom soup?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:03 pm

Yes, it is mushroom soup................

How about some nice desserts................

*carrying it carefully to the table*

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:03 pm

I thinks shes got squid !

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:04 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Yes, it is mushroom soup................

How about some nice desserts................

*carrying it carefully to the table*

Key Lime :-6 Your the BEST !

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:05 pm

Anything else your tummy desires, Nomad?

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:05 pm

Nomad wrote: Key Lime :-6 Your the BEST !

When is dinner??? I will be right over, let me bring wine

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:07 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Anything else your tummy desires, Nomad?

No I better get waxing

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:09 pm

Nomad wrote: No I better get waxing

Snowboard, surfboard, ski's, kitchen floor, what are you waxing, I think CG would like to share that pie some.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:10 pm

*big smile*

Ah, the fruits of Labor Day..................................

*tripping over Minks foot*

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:12 pm

chonsigirl wrote: *big smile*

Ah, the fruits of Labor Day..................................

*tripping over Minks foot*

Saves CG's fall, while bursting out laughing at Nomad with Pie on his face.

Nomad does it taste any different, does delivery make a difference hehehehe

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:22 pm

As an innocent bystander wanders in to dinner, they have to go through the ordeal by fire...........demonstrate will you Nomad?

*psst, you know we love you anyway, even with pie on your face!*

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:27 pm

chonsigirl wrote: As an innocent bystander wanders in to dinner, they have to go through the ordeal by fire...........demonstrate will you Nomad?

*psst, you know we love you anyway, even with pie on your face!*

hehehehehe pie for anyone who dares !!!!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:29 pm

*yikes*

Wait a minute Minks.................

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:31 pm

OMG that got a bit out of hand didn't it.

So sorry....

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:34 pm

We'll help clean you up Nomad, we want you spic and span.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:35 pm

oooo boy do you think there is hope for Nomad now

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911 · Post by **911** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:36 pm

Save me some cuz, as usual, I have to work.

And I doubt anyone will bring me any 'que! Sorry sap suckers.

Everyone have fun on your days off.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:37 pm

*laughing*

Oh Nomad, you're still mad at our little mishap...............

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:40 pm

chonsigirl wrote: *laughing*

Oh Nomad, you're still mad at our little mishap...............

ooooo what a pout on that face huh hehehehehehe