(our summer gathering, for those who wish to revisit it)
My apologies for not doing this sooner - I did say I would as soon as autumn arrived to stay where I am. I didn't think it would take so long. I realize the weather/descriptions won't match a lot of what you guys are experiencing, but it is what it is. :)
You are invited once again to SoulCast's front porch - but this time, the lazy heat of summer is gone. In its stead, a crisp autumn afternoon unfurls before you. The very air bespeaks anticipation, remembered holiday cheer and the comfort of home.
You are at home here, and no matter how far away you've been, there is still a place just for you. The wide porch provides sweeping views of the distant mountains, dappled now by sun-fired oranges, reds, and golds. They wear their splendor just for you, you know.
Fresh apple cider sits on a small, unobtrusive table in one corner, and the warm smell of pumpkin pie wafts by. Hot cocoa is also available, if that's more to your liking. Somewhere, someone has a fireplace going - the scent of wood smoke mingles with cinnamon and things you can't quite place, and it seems as if time has been suspended.
Stay as long as you like. :) You are always welcome here.
the_infernal_optimist posted on Nov 03, 2007
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moonriver said on Nov 03, 2007....
glad to be your first visitor, my friend. but i'm on my way to somewhere else, so i'll just take a quick gulp of cocoa and be on my way... that is, if you don't mind :-) but i'll come back, i promise.
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Actorguy said on Nov 03, 2007....
I thought I was the only one awake around here. I'd love some apple cider. Sure is pretty here. -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 03, 2007....
[sends a thermal mug of cocoa with moon]
You know you're always welcome, even if you can't stay. I'll look forward to your return later, moon. :)
Actor: Nah, I'm almost always awake obscenely late (on EST here), just not always posting. [hands Actorguy a cup of cider] Hope you're faring well.
~Infernal
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Actorguy said on Nov 03, 2007....
I'm doing very well. Hoping to spend more time around here in the next few weeks as I am between plays. Next show starts in December. -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 03, 2007....
What role will you be playing?
~I
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Actorguy said on Nov 03, 2007....
I'm directing actually. Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 03, 2007....
Cool! That's a good one. :) Do you prefer directing? -
Actorguy said on Nov 04, 2007....
I guess it depends on the play and the part. Last winter I played Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, and I could have done that show forever! But I just finished Mambo Italiano last week and I was definitely ready to move on. I think I prefer the classics because there is just so much more "meat" there. Acting and directing are so different that I find it hard to chose between them. -
quietone said on Nov 04, 2007....
well hello ~ hellooooo.... Oh, I guess everyone is sleeping now! LOL Its 5am Been up for a couple hours. 3rd shift syndrome! But hello infernal, thanks for the invite, I took a cookie and a cup of coffee... and left you a note! :) have a great day! -
wombat said on Nov 04, 2007....
This sounds like just what I need... a nice quiet rest on the porch again.... I love the smell of wood smoke, and a piece of that pumpkin pie sounds good with a nice hot cup of coffee! I am bringing my heavy blanket and plan to snooze awhile, and just rest my mind!(quietone took a cookie and left? Hope she comes back...) -
silverwhisper said on Nov 04, 2007....
i'll take a little mulled cider if there's any to be had, infernal. :>
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skald said on Nov 04, 2007....
That is great I like it here on your porch. -
quietone said on Nov 04, 2007....
hey, Im back...had to go home and do some laundry, you know the old boring domestic chores! I like it here on your porch too! :) -
Twylarants said on Nov 04, 2007....
Oh, the Autumn air, the colors....what a view you have from this porch...this is heaven! -
destinydiva said on Nov 04, 2007....
heaven it is tw!! :-)
infernal I am so glad you invited us again, it is beautiful here, the smell, the sights the company.....I love it ! :-) xx
{heads straight to cider :-D he he ... and sits down, mmmm thnk you infernal}
:-)
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destinydiva said on Nov 04, 2007....
ps In reality I am gonna go lay in the bath and have a long relaxing soak, kids are at their dads...blissful peace!! but i'm gonna be here in my imagination :-) -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 04, 2007....
[hands ed a mug of steaming mulled cider] ;-)
Welcome, y'all. :) I'm glad to see each of you here!
des, that sounds sooo good - it's cold here this morning for once. Brr!
~Infernal
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quietone said on Nov 04, 2007....
good morning ms hostess, good to see you...thanks for the invite! :) yes it is a bit chilly today..but the sun is nice. -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 04, 2007....
quiet: You're quite welcome. :) I love the sun when it's not making things blazing hot!
Little one is sitting in my lap right now, wrapped in a blanket (we still have the windows cracked open). Ahh, I love cool weather!
~Infernal
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pickersplock said on Nov 04, 2007....
I love autumn! -
evil_twin said on Nov 04, 2007....
Do I have to get dressed to sit on your porch or can I show up in my flannel pajama bottoms? I'm too comfortable and it's too early to think about wearing actual clothes. Do you have coffee on this porch too?
-evil_twin LA
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Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
Can I eat that pumpkin pie I smell for breakfast? -
gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Good morning, guys.....
Boxy..... I want a slice of pumpkin pie too!!!! Screw calories.....and i am already to my second cup of coffee....
Your porch is just great, Infernal.....my dream house is going to have a porch all around it......:-)
Didn't you love it today waking up and having ONE more hour to be lazy???
Kyle.....i am in my gym pants only because i have already walked the dog....
Can i leave him run in your backyard, Infernal? He loves chasing ANYTHING....lol..
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Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
Gingery, you and I can share the pie. And a little birdie told me this pie doesn't have any calories because it's fictional.
So we can eat the whole thing without guilt. Right on.
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gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
I love little birdiesthat lie about pies...I even made a rhymes....lol...Mr.B.....come over here then so we can share the whole pie....hey...that piece was to big....play fair....lol...You know, i ate my very first pumpkin pie only after i moved here in the States...our pumpink pie is different....Infernal...i went to read your summer gathering post....and i was thinking........how in the world i didn't comment? Duh, i wasn't even here....and then ..just at the end i found my comment.....that post is just great....:-) -
Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
I like my pumpkin pie with whipped cream on it. That makes it taste even better.
How about you?
What's Italian pumpkin pie like? I'm curious.
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MissMimi said on Nov 04, 2007....
Good morning, afternoon, whatever it is to all! I brought along something carbonated and caffeinated -- I need the help waking up...Sunday afternoons in fall are always quiet around here. The B-man is into football, which is putting it mildly, so I get to amuse myself.Infernal, I brought a few quilts in case somebody gets chilled. -
gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Mr. B......well...first of all, we dont have this extraordinaire invention that is canned pumpkin pie........time saver!We have to do it from scratch... you can have a vegetable pie and a sweet pie...Usually for the sweet version we use peeled oranges, apples, raisins, vanilla and puree' pumpkin......and yes, we have to cut it and puree' ..i dont know if now they have canned puree' pumpkin ...i never seen it.....my mom has alwasy puree' it.....it takes time....but in the winter afternoon the kitchen starts to smell so good....while the pumpkin rests with the apples and the vanilla my mom prepares the dough for the crust .Its so good..... and just different from the American pie.... when i ate my first slice of pumpkin pie here i thought it was way too sweet but believe me... i got used to it immediately.......now i can swallow a whole pie in a nanosecond....so beware.....and are you kidding? whipped cream?..yeah, babe.....lol....Mimi.......hello, dear......wanna a slice too? -
Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
I've brought the whipped cream with me, Gingery. Be careful, because this could get out of hand.
If you can swallow a whole pie in a nanosecond, I'm going to have to fight you for a piece.
Your Italian pie sounds tasty.
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gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Oh yeah?......you have no idea how fast this can get out of control.....LOL....
Yes, our pie is yummi..... i am virtually baking one so you and our friends can virtually taste it.....
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Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
I can virtually smell the pie cooking, Gingery. Let me know when it's done. -
gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Box..the time you finish to read my comment on your online flirting post...the pie is done....easy like a pie....LOL... -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 04, 2007....
Pajamas are fine by me! :) Coffee? Always. No rules (except courtesy) here!
Mr_Box, you can have pie whenever you'd like (well, whenever ginger says - I want a slice of that one, too!), and ginger, your dog is more than welcome to run around in the yard. :) There are plenty of squirrels and birds here!
[snuggles under one of Mimi's beautiful quilts]
~Infernal
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MissMimi said on Nov 04, 2007....
You said pumpkin pie? Mmmmmm. The best part of Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins. I really must get into the kitchen and work on this... Infernal, can I borrow your kitchen? -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 04, 2007....
Of course you may, Mimi! :) (Better you than me, for all involved! :-D)
~Infernal
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silverwhisper said on Nov 04, 2007....
[opens up some homemade apple pie] -
crybabylu said on Nov 04, 2007....
well, h'yall, (waves to everyone while approachig the steps), "i hope y'all saved some of that pumpkin pie for me. This here is my first time here, and i been so excited to meet y'all!" (smilin' as she takes a piece of pie and a cup o hot cider from MissMimi, and finds a seat on the porch along side the others) Thank y' kindly MissMimi, (and greets the others while taking her seat) -
gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Infernal.......thank for letting my dog stay with us.....this is him...
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Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
Cute dog, Gingery. What's his name? And can he eat pie too or is that not allowed?
We better get him some doggie treats just in case.
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gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
His name is Romeo........i am his Juliet.......LOL....he adores me and my daughter........truly....and he has a sweet tooth bigger than Texas....dont even let him get close to a pie......serioulsy....
I brought some treats for him so he will not be begging around us for food....that stinker...;-0
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crybabylu said on Nov 04, 2007....
He sure is a friendly fella, Ginger, will he let me pet him? -
crybabylu said on Nov 04, 2007....
(after ginger assures Dee that Romeo likes to be pet, she extends her hand and gently pats the top of Romeo's head) -
Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
Romeo, Romeo....cute name. I won't offer him any pie. He looks like he could eat it all if we let him.
Does anyone have a frisbee? He looks like he wants to play.
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gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Dee...he is a petting craver......pet him as long as you want....he will never leave your side...
sometimes when i stop petting him he puts his head underneath my hand and pushes it up......kind of "Come on, lady, keep going".....
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crybabylu said on Nov 04, 2007....
Ginger, I see what y'mean...(as she gently strokes Romeo's fur). -
crybabylu said on Nov 04, 2007....
Dee slowly rises from her chair, and puts her empty cup, fork, and emply plate, down on the small whicker end table by the front door, "Infernal, had such a good time, sorry I have to eat and run, but have to pick up Sabrina, my granddaughter, and take her to color guard practice, nice chatting with y'all".....says her goodbyes to everyone as she descends the porch steps and head towards her car waving back at them. -
gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Dee....it has been lovely to meet you here even for a while.....Romeo already misses you...:-)
Sabrina is a beautiful name..i was supposed to be a Sabrina....but then my parents changed mind.....its a pretty popular name in Italy...
Boxy...oh, he would kill you for a frisbee.....lol...
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wombat said on Nov 04, 2007....
My nap was nice, but then "Romeo" licked my ear and woke me up. That's quite all right! I think he smelled the brownies I made for everyone! -
gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Wombie...sorry.. Romeo, come here......
*romeo wags his tail and runs to chase a squirrel*
oh well.......more brownies for us....uhmm......yummi....:-)
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mirrorimage said on Nov 04, 2007....
Who wants apple crisp?? :) -
gingersoul said on Nov 04, 2007....
Mirror....i want a hug first...{{{hugs}}}. -
destinydiva said on Nov 04, 2007....
its late here, but its so nice to end the day with all of you... even romeo! ...
missmimi may i use one of your quilts and snuggle down so i can fall asleep right here on the porch? I dont wanna sleep alone tonight....aww i need a hug ...any offers? :-) xx
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destinydiva said on Nov 04, 2007....
dee, have fun with sabrina...maybe i'll catch you here in the morning? :-)
actorguy wow, directing! you are a man of many talents :-) nice to catch up with you... ginger...you need doggie treats? you should ask mr box to get his brother in here!! :-) he he only joking evil :-) ...mr box... i see where your flirting post derived from :-) easy tiger!!! he he
anyone seen desertmermaid? and sudden rain?? I wish they were here too..
uhh eyes are drooping...snuggling under missmimis quilt....thank you for this oppurtunity infernal.... :-) (((((hugs))))) night soulcast...
:-) xx
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the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 04, 2007....
Ginger, he's beautiful! I bet little one would chase him all over the place. :-D
'Night, destiny!
Did anyone happen to make a sugar cream pie? /weakness
~Infernal
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wombat said on Nov 04, 2007....
Runing to the porch...it feels much safer here... -
Mr_Box said on Nov 04, 2007....
I want brownies too.
Hey, what's a sugar cream pie? I've never heard of that before.
Miss Diva, Kyle should come back over here. His ass is made of dog treats after all.
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the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 04, 2007....
Sugar cream pie (at least close to the way I know it)
I can't make it, but it's good!
~Infernal
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moonriver said on Nov 04, 2007....
hi again, infernal. hmm... seems like i missed all the pumpkin pie fun. but that's all right, my country didn't have any such tradition anyway. this time of year signals the best season here, where i am. flowers in bloom, clear cloudless mornings, a bit windy in the afternoon, cold nights and dawns, and pine scent in the air. imagine a gorgeous autumn day in montana... but instead, a freak storm just came in and disrupted all my monday skeds. hey, you still have some hot cocoa left, my friend? ((brrr)) i could sure use a cup or three :-)
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the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 05, 2007....
[hands moon a steaming mug of cocoa] For you? Always. :)
Sorry to hear about the storm messing things up for you today. It sounds beautiful where you are.
~Infernal
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moyz said on Nov 05, 2007....
hi Infernal..weather is pretty cloudy hear...but it rained yesterday and grass looks greener already...I could do with a mug of cocoa and some biscuits if there any...thanks for the invite -
moonriver said on Nov 05, 2007....
((takes slow sips, enjoying the soft warm glow of friendship))
infernal, you've read my peripheral kid blog, haven't you? it's peripheral moments like these that i really love. about the storm... it's actually a normal occurrence that everyone here routinely copes with. like, i hear it on the radio and see the gray skies, say to myself, "oh, storm coming up. gotta take my king leonidas umbrella today, wear my fireman's boots and fisherman's parka, venture into the colorful sea of umbrellas, and do the nyc sidewalk shuffle..."
it's actually a welcome event when my dreary monday skeds are disrupted. that's why i can blog at this hour. hooray for unscheduled monday storms! :-)
kin i have another cup o'cocoa ma'am infernal? ;-)
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destinydiva said on Nov 05, 2007....
morning mr river :-)
infernal thanks for letting me stay... :-) xx
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moonriver said on Nov 05, 2007....
an early good evening this side of the world, destiny... how's your trip down river? did you find what you were looking for?
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crybabylu said on Nov 05, 2007....
Well, you guys had quite a time over to infernal's, huh? Dee -
moonriver said on Nov 05, 2007....
crybaby -- who, me? i'm just a homeless hobo hitchhiker from the hinterlands who happened to be hobbling about in the vicinity. call me the 6-H bandit. dunno about destiny though...;-)
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MissMimi said on Nov 05, 2007....
Mirrorimage, no fair sneaking in when I wasn't here! How are you, girl?
Good morning all. [snitching a bite of Ed's apple pie]
Ginger, Romeo is such a sweetheart. I love dogs, as long as they don't come home and live with me. My stinky cat would strenuously object.
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Fallyn said on Nov 06, 2007....
*raking up a pile of leaves to jump in* -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 06, 2007....
[hands moyz cup of cocoa and plate of biscuits, and moon a refill] :)
[watches Fallyn competing with a two-year-old for first jump rights, after stealing a hug from mirror]
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Fallyn said on Nov 06, 2007....
I am not selfish! i will glady turn over first jump rights to a two year old!!!
a THREE year old....now there's a different story.
*snicker* *looks around* are there any little kids?
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the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 06, 2007....
She'd probably rather climb into your lap anyway. ;-)
She's around here somewhere, and linebacker baby is always up for being a pass-around-pack!
Any others?
~Infernal
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Twylarants said on Nov 06, 2007....
I fell asleep in the porch swing. Did I miss the food? -
Fallyn said on Nov 06, 2007....
well, since we're at your house and not at my house...my three can be here.....*sigh* it's a happy place.
Aurora is 8, Aria is 5, and Clara is 3.
and i'll be solely responsible for raking up the leaves for all the kids to jump in. :P
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the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 06, 2007....
Twyla: There's always way too much food at these things - help yourself! :)
Fallyn: ((hugs)) (And I hate to rake, so it's all yours! :-D)
~Infernal
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Fallyn said on Nov 06, 2007....
it's good exersize and i need it! -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 06, 2007....
Fresh pot of chili here! :)
~Infernal
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Fallyn said on Nov 06, 2007....
ooooh chili! perfect! *hungry after working up an appetite raking* -
the_infernal_optimist said on Nov 06, 2007....
[hands Fallyn a full bowl]
Heck, have it in a bread bowl if you want, since I can do that here. :-D
~Infernal
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Fallyn said on Nov 06, 2007....
oooooh! yum!
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