December 29

Who will be coming this week?

Merry Christmas!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

Games will be Tuesday if you are in town. We will be making dessert.

Thanks!

December 15

It's everybody's favorite: Breakfast Night!

The Smiths will be bringing a plethora of Christmas cookies for dessert. (Because hey, even though we're eating breakfast, it's still technically dinner. So, even a "dinnerish" breakfast needs dessert. :) )

Hope to see everyone there!

Needed: Milk & OJ

If anyone would like coffee, let me(Mike) know.

Christmas Party - Dec. 13

Just another way to keep everyone updated...

Remember, we will play dirty Santa with white elephant gifts. Dirty Santa is a format for choosing gifts. Here are the rules.

1. Each couple playing the game brings a wrapped gift so there is no indication about what is inside. Place gifts together under the tree or on a table.

2. Someone writes a number on scrap pieces of paper for every gift and places them in a basket, bowl or hat.

3. Each couple draws a number. Getting a higher number is actually better because you will have more opened gifts to choose from.

4. The couple with #1 picks a gift to open from the pile. The couple with #2 can choose to open another package or steal the gift from #1. If a gift is stolen, the person who had it then steals from someone else or picks another gift to open.

5. The game continues like this until everyone takes a turn opening or stealing a gift. The last person to go can steal from anyone in the game or open the remaining gift.

6. Once a gift is stolen three times (which is the fourth owner), it is retired from the game.

7. You cannot steal what was just stolen from you.

8. Do you want to play where #1 goes again at the end or not?



Each couple will need to bring one white elephant gift. A white elephant gift is kind-of like recycling or regifting. Think of it as being a good steward. ;)

Below are some examples.

1. Something you already own that is new or gently used in good working condition, and you no longer need or use the item

2. A gift you received that is a decent gift but you don't need or like it or couldn't return it

3.A gift you bought for someone and never gave it to them or have forgotten about



Food:
Pates - smoked turkey, tea, & cider
Coggins - appetizer
Bains - corn & peanut butter fudge
Morgans - green bean casserole
Knowles - double chocolate fudge cake
Larsons - bread & appetizer
Chavers - cheesecake
Hollingsworths - fruit salad & can drinks
Smiths - peach cobbler
Drakes - green bean casserole
Vickers - broccoli casserole
Tauntons - sweet potato casserole
Halls - buttermilk pie
Geigers - dressing

December 8th

Bains will not be eating because AKB will be working on the Lakeview Christmas Banquet but will be there for games around 7pm.

Needed:

* Garlic Bread
* Salad
* Veggies
* or Dessert (maybe 2 if we have a lot of people)
* Maybe more spaghetti?

Gator Bait Party

Gator Bait Party
Saturday December 5th - 2:00pm
Food Fun Football for the SEC Championship Game

Location: home of Amanda Kaye and Tanner Bain - email them for the address

December 1

Hollingsworths - chocolate cake with chocolate icing dessert

Needed: two to three entrees, two to three sides, one salad & bread

Lately, there have been seven to nine couples attending.

Tuesday before Thanksgiving

Is this an accurate account for Tuesday?

Hollingsworths
Bains
Thaxtons
Chavers (possibly minus one...depending on work schedule)

Move Out Party

The Larsons are hosting a moving out party tomorrow morning at 10 AM. A pizza lunch is provided for those who attend. Let us know if you need the address!

November 17

Country Cookin'

Hollingsworths - two smoked chickens from the meat lab :)

Needed: LOTS o' veggies & sides, bread, salad, dessert (maybe 2...)


BTW, we are planning to be in town the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so plan to come on over if you will be in town, too. Who thinks they may be here?

November 10

Mexican Madness

Bring your favorite Mexican dish or toppings.

No excuses for absences for Auburn City employees and US government employees! We are off the next day in honor of Veterans Day. :)

Hollingsworths - dessert

bb season rules

BGG link

if y'all wanna give it a go let me know.

November 3

Hot Dogs & Hamburgers

Hollingsworths - chips, cheese, condiments

Needed: franks, patties, buns,toppings (lettuce, tomato, chili, sauerkraut), dessert

If you'd like to bring meat, you're welcome to come a little early, so we can grill the meat here.

As usual, I will be late because of class, so please save me one hot dog. Thanks! :)

October 27

Hope everyone had a great weekend! It looks like we are going to have "Brinner" on Tuesday! Here's what we have so far:

Smiths: Egg Sue King (basically an egg casserole that's completely awesome)
Hollingsworths: Waffles and bacon
Bains: Fruit/fruit dip
Larsons: Milk & Juice

October 20

PASTA NITE!

Hollingsworths - Chicken Florentine Lasagna (feeds 6-8)
Larsons - Salad

Needed: dessert, bread, more pasta dishes

Any kind of pasta dish will do. You choose. You decide. Pasta 2009.

October 13

Pizza Night!

Everyone will need to bring one of the following:

salad - 1 couple
dessert - 2 couples (Smiths & ???)
large pizza (you choose the brand & toppings)- everyone else

Post in the comment section what you would like to bring.

Traveling Mercies

There are several of us who will be traveling this weekend. Please keep the following in your prayers:

Bains - to Knoxville for AU game
Larsons - home to VA for a wedding
Thaxtons - to Huntsville for family visit

October 6

Soup & Sandwiches

Hollingsworth - soup
Smiths - sandwiches
Larsons - bread & crackers
Bains - at U2 concert

Needed:
desserts, more soup, more sandwiches

Big Al will be here! She has to be in ATL Wednesday and is breaking up her trip.

continuing education

A friend of mine showed me this site where you can watch videos of lectures from some of the "top" universities on different subjects. Some of these were Biology (for me), History (for Amy), Physics (for Jonathan), Economics and Entrepreneurship (for Tanner, maybe?), and Computer Science (for Mike). Sorry, nothing on education or music, yet. Seems like a really neat idea, I might review some molecular biology when I have some spare time.

academicearth.org

September 29

Mexican Menu

Needed:
Beans black/refried
Ground Beef
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Tortillas
Corn
Chips
Sour Cream
Salsa
Other misc. toppings you can think of

Dessert


If you know you are coming, please post in the comment section what you will bring. Hopefully, you will know the portion size by Sunday evening.

post on a WVA blog

i thought y'all might find this interesting.

http://www.smokingmusket.com/2009/9/21/1046469/a-thank-you-to-auburn-fans

September 22

Smiths will bring the famous "Barbie Cups" (bbq beef with cheese in a biscuit cup)

We still need:

2 sides
Dessert

(this is Amy. I just figured out how to do this. I'm so smart.)

Sept 15th

ok.. we are gonna do breakfast for dinner.

we'll supply waffles. bain's cinnamon rolls

we need eggs? grits?

EDIT TO ADD:

OH! the nichols are invited. kelly is going to call tomorrow (i think) to see if the kids are coming or not.

Kayaking stats

We traveled 6 miles. Average speed was 2 mph. My fastest speed was 11 mph (must have been in one of those little rapids areas). Total time from start to finish, not including driving and loading, was 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Good times!

September 8

Bains - entree (They are going to see what's on sale this week. Stay tuned for details.)

Needed: side(s), salad/bread, dessert

I don't know if Jenna & friends are coming this week. I'll find out this afternoon or tomorrow.

Recipe Link

http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotchicken/r/bl104c4.htm

Link to Creamy Italian Chicken crock pot recipe.

Home Game Saturdays

You're welcome to park & "home"gate (Amy S. word invention!) here any Saturday.

War Eagle!

September 1

Hollingsworths - Creamy Italian Chicken & Rice, Salad & Bread

Needed: 2 veggie sides & Dessert

Sadly, what little was left of our three week old salad had to be thrown away Thursday afternoon. No fears though...I purchased a new one the same day! :)

August 25

BBQ Beef & Corn Shepherd's Pie - Smiths
Mac & Cheese (& maybe salad)- Hollingsworths

Needed:
dessert, bread

August 18

Hollingsworths - Chicken Florentine Lasagna

Needed: salad, bread, dessert

August 11 - Pizza Nite

Smiths - one cheese pizza
Hollingsworths - salad & dessert

Needed: two more pizzas

Tuesday, July 28

Spaghetti Pie - Smiths
Green Beans - Hollingsworths

Needed: dessert, salad/bread

I will be in Memphis (Sunday - Friday), and the Bains will be out of town this weekend but back for games. So, I guess I'll see you all in August!

Also, welcome to the Larsons! Is this blog exciting, or what?!

P.S. Does anyone remember the first time we met for Tuesday nite games? We may need to consider getting an anniversary cake soon. ;)

Tusday, July 14

Hollingsworths - dessert

Big Al will probably be joining us!

Tuesday, July 7

What's the plans? I will not be here, but Mike will be.

Tuesday, June 30

Hollingsworths - pot roast with carrots & potatoes

Needed: 1. green veggie & bread 2. dessert

Tonight...

For those of you wondering what went on tonight, here's a brief recap.

The Rifenburgs are in Puerto Rico, and the Bains were on the way to the beach. Mike and I went to the Smiths for some delicious burgers & watermelon. By the way, Mike REALLY liked the watermelon. We played Rayman on Wii, and then played a quick game of Hanging Gardens. Ches was the winner!

Next week (June 23), I will be in Mobile, so someone just post what Mike needs to prepare. The following week (June 30), I can do pot roast. We can talk about the fixins later.

Have a great rest of the week!

Tuesday, June 9

It's the final Tuesday nite with the Rifenburgs; however, they have chosen to have Taco Nite!

Hollingsworths - ground beef, tortillas, chips, sour cream

Needed: toppings & dessert

Miss Alabama Results

Last night, Jaye was awarded about $2100 in scholarship money and received a non-finalist talent award. Miss UM, Kylie, received $1600 in scholarship money. Miss AU, Kimberly, received over $3000 in scholarship money and a non-finalist talent award. Congrats to these girls!

New TNGers?

We just finished playing some games with Shannon and Big Al, and we have two potential new TNGers!

Our 1st game was TTR. Here's the results:

KJ - winner
Shannon - 1st RU
Big Al - 2nd RU
Mike - 3rd RU

We played Time's Up twice, and our 2nd game was Time's Up. Here's the 1st game results:

Shannon & KJ - winner
Mike & Big Al - 1st RU

Here's the 2nd game results:

KJ & Big Al - winner
Mike & Shannon - 1st RU

Miss Alabama - Nite 3

Last night, Jaye competed in evening wear in her royal blue dress. Let me just say that her matching earrings looked FABULOUS with the beautiful gown! AKB & Tanner joined us last nite, too. AKB also looked stunning in her turquoise silk pant suit.

Jaye will find out at lunch today her placement in community service. Tonight, the top 10 will be announced, and they will re-compete in swimsuit, talent, and evening wear. Check the Miss Alabama web page for updates throughout the nite for updates.

http://missalabama.com/

Miss Alabama - Nite 2

Well, the competition got a little stiffer last nite. Jaye competed in swimsuit, and she's in a tough group! She looked good, but the contestant right before her won the preliminary award for swimsuit. The good news is that the jello and chicken paid off! Jaye also had her on stage question last nite. Her question was "Should judges be elected or appointed?" Her answer was something to the extent that if you choose good elected officials as your leaders, then you can trust their judgement for appointing judges. Tonite, Jaye competes in evening gown.

Jaye was VERY pleased with her community service interview! Jaye was so happy she got to talk about her platform (character) and how to implement it into schools in an inexpensive manner. She also felt good about her Autauga County school interview. Thanks for the prayers!

Miss UM, Kylie, is also looking good on stage. Talent was last night, and while she did not play her trumpet perfectly, I would have given her a 7. That's pretty good! Tonite, she will be making history as the first Miss UM to wear a two piece swimsuit at Miss Alabama!!!!!! We alum are PUMPED!!!

Miss AU, Kimberly, competed in evening gown last night, and she looked lovely. She's going to twirl batons tonite, and I'm excited! I think she's good and entertaining! There's another good baton twirler in her group though that is also good. I think a little healthy competition is exciting!

I've attached pics of Jaye, Kylie, and Kimberly. Enjoy!

Miss Alabama - Nite 1

OK...Jaye competed in talent tonite, and she played beautifully!! Kylie competed in evening wear, and she looked great!

Jaye is a top 7 finalist for the community service award! This is a HUGE deal! This award is based on her scrapbook, which contains pictures and info on her appearances. So, a special thanks and shout out to AKB for hosting Jaye so many times!

Because of Jaye's community service nomination, she has an additional interview tomorrow. Jay also has a phone interview with the Autauga County School Board in the morning. There is an elementary music job that Jaye is applying for in Prattville, so she'd like to do well. Please mention these things in your prayers! Thanks so much! Jaye sends her love! Check back tomorrow for another update!

P.S. The other person in the pics is our friend Shannon from ATL.

June 2

Mike and I will be leaving town the next day (June 3), and we don't need to keep any leftovers. The Rifenburgs will be gone to St. Simon.

We have several eggs that need to be eaten, so we can make waffles or french toast next week. How does that sound?

May 26

Tomorrow nite...

Hollingsworths - Quick Chicken Primavera & bread

Needed: salad & dessert

Hope the Smiths are having fun at Niagara Falls!

Sunday Nite, May 24

Hi everyone!

Good news! Jaye will be coming to town Sunday and spending the nite. Anyone interested in a bonus game night?

May 12

Smiths - Chicken Poppy Seed Casserole
Hollingsworths - Chocolate Chip Cookie Cream Cheese Delight

Needed: Salad, Bread, Veggie

Jaye, Jenna, and Henry will no longer be with us. I'm not sure when Erin in going home; however, I do know she's leaving for Africa on the 14th.

The Bains will be in B'ham this weekend, so we will see everyone else this weekend.

Have a great rest of the week!

May 5

Hollingsworths - entree (Mexican chicken dish)

Needed: rice, chips/dip, beans, dessert

Jaye will be back! WooHoo!! Our friend Jenna may come, too. She's one of the girls Mike tutored this semester. I'll get Mike to try and find out if she's for sure coming. This will also be Henry's last week with us. He's moving to B'ham for a summer job. This may also be Erin's last week, too, but I'm not sure.

Have a wonderful Monday! I will because I get to go to school! WooHoo! No swine flu! :)

Girls Nite

Lemonade @ Toomer's then off to Pro Nails for pedicures! Manicures are only $10, and I think pedicures are $20-$25. They take cash, check, or credit card; however, tips are cash only.

If you wanna go, we're meeting at the 621 @ 5ish.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

April 28 & May 5

Is everyone OK with roast beef and horseradish sauce for Tuesday? If so, we'll need the following:
bread, dessert, salad, veggie. Erin will not be eating dinner here because she'll be eating with her class, but she WILL be here for dessert and games!


Jaye will be making a reunion appearance on May 5, and she suggested today we have Mexican. She really likes this recipe called Skillet Chicken Ole. Is that OK with everyone, too? If so, we will need rice, chips/dip, and dessert.


Have a great day tomorrow! :)

Jaye's Interview Questions

Hi All!

After watching Miss USA tonite, we will be having a more formal interview practice Tuesday nite. We need to be prepared to ask about controversial current events and about Jaye's platform and resume.

Study up!

Tuesday, April 21

Rifenbergs - Lasagna
Hollingsworth - salad

Needed: bread, dessert, more interview questions :)

Tuesday, April 14

Hollingsworths - roast beef with horseradish sauce

Needed: bread, salad, side, dessert


Jaye only has two Tuesdays left with us! :(

Easter

OK, Friends...

Are we all going to for sure be in town this weekend and eat Easter dinner?

Adam for Idol '08!

tomorrow night!!

i know that most of us are totally zonked after the weekend, but what are we going to eat tomorrow night?

Tuesday's menu

Is everyone okay with Mexican this week? I was thinking about bringing stuff for tacos/fajitas. We'll do ground beef and chicken and sauteed veggies and bring tortillas. Oh - I think most of us preferred soft shells last time, but I just wanted to check - is there anyone who would rather have a crispy shell?

So, we'll need the following items: cheese dip & chips, dessert, and rice.

See you all soon!
AmyR

March 31 & PuzzleHunt

We got dessert this week, and Jaye will be back.

PuzzleHunt (April 4-5) update...
Smiths - will be in Nashville
Michael R. - will be in Ohio
Amy R. - maybe here, maybe not
AKB - will attend
Tanner - will attend
Mike - will attend (different team)

Bains, have you heard anything from Toe Touch yet?

If anyone has a directional compass, may the blue team please borrow it for PuzzleHunt weekend?

March 24

Hi all!

Here's the menu for Tuesday nite.

Hollingsworths - spaghetti (with ground turkey for AKB)

Needed: salad, bread, dessert

Jaye will not be with us this week. She will be performing in the Mobile Piano Ensemble Concert that night. Also, I have to meet with my prof after my class, so I may be late again.

See you tomorrow morning!

March 17

Just thought I'd keep everyone updated in case anyone was viewing this over the break. The Smiths are the only ones in town right now, so they will be coming over. I hope everyone is back next week! Have a fun and relaxing rest of the break!

To the TNG Ladies...

I got this in an email, and I didn't know if everyone else did. What are your thoughts?

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Hey y'all, I had an idea for a Sunday School party that would be fun for us ladies...

I am a new Mary Kay consultant and we have a challenge to do 30 new faces in 30 days. So I was thinking y'all might like to help me practice giving the skin care class! So 2 things came to mind (1.) I could have all of y'all over to my house or (2.) somebody else could host the party and you'd get a hostess gift, which would be a free product or a discount.

I was thinking next weekend, Friday the 20th or Saturday the 21st. Or any night during the week would be ok too.

Let me know what you think!

Kim Pate

Cubie

Important Info-
TGB just became best husband of the day because he bought me my very own Rubik's cube! I am now an official "CUBIE" as those of us professional solvers call each other. I am also proud to announce my ability to put 1 white cube in proper place.
PS- It came with a display stand and I am looking for monogrammed paraphernalia but it is harder than you would imagine...

March 10

Hollingsworths - Crock Pot BBQ

Needed:
Buns, Chips/Dip, Slaw,Beans, Dessert

First Post! War Eagle! It is great to be a Auburn Tiger! A day worthy of fake diamond eyelashes! AKB

From Jaye

So... I officially beat Amanda Kaye and Tanner to the blog. I vote they should get an email account... because from what I've heard, this blog was AKB's idea (and she's a certified blogger.) Just throwing that out there.

Tuesday, March 3

Hollingsworths - Pizza Roll/Calzone Entree

Needed: salad, potato chips/dip, dessert

We will also be welcoming our newest TNG member, Jaye, this week. She will be with us March and April.

Tuesday, February 24

Rifenburgs - Lasagna
Hollingsworths/McRary - Salad
Bains - Bread
Smiths - Dessert

Happy Early Birthday to Amy S.!

Tuesday, February 17

Here's what we have on tap for food.

Smiths - soft & hard taco shells, taco meat
Hollingsworths - taco toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa
Rifenburgs - chips & dip
McRary - dessert

Miss UM

Here's a link to an article about Miss UM. Unfortunately, the article fails to mention anything about the official Miss University of Mobile IT director, Michael Hollingsworth, or the official Miss UM script writer, theme chooser, and music editor. You still may enjoy looking at the pictures though.

Miss UM article

AKB as a kid

Emily showed us this from the NYT. We agree, she (one on the far right) looks just like AKB!!

Link

FacePage update

i added some pics from the sunday school spring puzzle party to my facepage.

Lesson learned tonight

Humans only have ten fingers... not twelve. ;)

Tuesday Feburary 3, 2009

Desserts covered. Was food discussed Sunday night?

For January 27th

Hi all!

We're making roast beef with horseradish sauce this week. Here's what I have from you.

Bains - potatoes
McRary - bread
Rifenburgs - dessert
Smiths - non-potato veggie

Congrats to Tanner for his two victories in Settlers over the weekend, and thanks to everyone for sharing in Miss America. I know everyone is a little let down now that the pageant is over, but don't fear...Miss Auburn University is Friday night, and Miss Univeristy of Mobile is Saturday night!!!!

Look forward to seeing you Tuesday!
-kj

Halberts in Friday night!

Reminder...

The Halberts will be in Friday around 4ish. I guess we can eat at the normal time.

Game collection

Here is my collection.

When you want to try a new one let me know... I might need to review the rules on some of them.

w00t!

THIS BLOG IS ONLY FOR CERTIFIED BLOGGERS! (i.e. AKB)