Teacup Café XX - Page 28

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

One pout does not a war make.

Yet... here on the moot you never know...

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eärniel

So you didn't put out your shoe yet?

I tried... I didn't put my shoes back in the closet for a whole month, but still nothing.

Perhaps it's because I didn't sing a song for Sinterklaas. Should try that tonight!

sisterandcousinandaunt · 12-07-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mari

I tried... I didn't put my shoes back in the closet for a whole month, but still nothing.

Perhaps it's because I didn't sing a song for Sinterklaas. Should try that tonight!

Wouldn't putting them out in January be more to the point?

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 05:55 PM

Hehe, no. It's related to the Sinterklaas thing. Kids place their shoes (well, one of them) near a chimney or something similar. Then at night Sinterklaas comes in through the chimney or if you don't have one through unidentifiable other means and gives you a present in your shoe. But only if you sang a song before going off to bed. And NO PEEKING!

And usually you put a carrot in your shoe for the horse of Sinterklaas, called Amerigo.

Question: why January? Is there something special about shoes and January?

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 05:57 PM

Hey Hector! I know you're online, I can see you

So how are you? Without you and Sane shooting arrows at each other the board has been almost...safe

hectorberlioz · 12-07-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mari

Hey Hector! I know you're online, I can see you

So how are you? Without you and Sane shooting arrows at each other the board has been almost...safe

Thanks for noticing, Mari. I'm at home trying to do some homework...stuff is kinda, lonely

. Not feeling up to shooting Sane today...believe me, I wish I could.

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 06:42 PM

Hector! *jumps at Hector with a smile radiating from her face*
Too bad about the homework. believe me I know what you're going through. Just keep in mind: almost Christmas!!! Christmas = vacation! (Right?)

Anyway, have a drink on me, relax for a bit. Need a massage? Recover from the strain I put on your back by jumping you?

sisterandcousinandaunt · 12-07-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mari

Hehe, no. It's related to the Sinterklaas thing. Kids place their shoes (well, one of them) near a chimney or something similar. Then at night Sinterklaas comes in through the chimney or if you don't have one through unidentifiable other means and gives you a present in your shoe. But only if you sang a song before going off to bed. And NO PEEKING!

And usually you put a carrot in your shoe for the horse of Sinterklaas, called Amerigo.

Question: why January? Is there something special about shoes and January?

In many Spanish speaking countries the empty shoe is put out for the Eve of Epiphany.

I think you're just confused on the dates, up in the Netherlands.

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 07:08 PM

Nah, I'm sure our tradition is original

I'm very proud of this particular tradition. I even volunteered to give a presentation on it in Japanese class when I was in Japan. I know I know, overkill, but still I like this one.
Don't you go messing with my Sinterklaas!!!

sisterandcousinandaunt · 12-07-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mari

Nah, I'm sure our tradition is original

I'm very proud of this particular tradition. I even volunteered to give a presentation on it in Japanese class when I was in Japan. I know I know, overkill, but still I like this one.
Don't you go messing with my Sinterklaas!!!

Just trying to be helpful. I'm concerned about your empty shoe.

**Mari** · 12-07-2007, 07:20 PM

I'm affraid it will stay empty as it has for years in a row now. Sinterklaas has abandoned me in my plight... Stupid old geezer.

Grey_Wolf · 12-08-2007, 03:34 AM

Hi all Mooters - its ye old Wolfe here wishing all a wonderful weekend!

***Earniel*** · 12-08-2007, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

In many Spanish speaking countries the empty shoe is put out for the Eve of Epiphany.

I think you're just confused on the dates, up in the Netherlands.

Sure you aren't confused on dates, up there overseas?

6 december is the day for ol' Saint Nic. But I suppose the Spanish tradition makes sense. In Belgium (and I suppose in the Netherlands too) Sinterklaas comes by boat from Spain, gives out gifts at night and leaves. So he should be back in January in Spain, right in time to fill the shoes over there.

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Originally Posted by Mari

I'm affraid it will stay empty as it has for years in a row now. Sinterklaas has abandoned me in my plight... Stupid old geezer.

You probably didn't put out a treat for the horse. Or maybe he thinks you're still in Japan and hasn't updated his book yet.

**Mari** · 12-08-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Eärniel

You probably didn't put out a treat for the horse. Or maybe he thinks you're still in Japan and hasn't updated his book yet.

Well, I don't know where he's looking, but he sure ain't trying to find it. It's kinda hard to miss a shoe my size...

Did he manage to find yours?

All this talk of shoes and feet made me want to use the footbath with massage and bubble function!!! *prepares the bath and sits down to let her feet get all wrinkly* Ahhh, this is the life!
Not that I'm supposed to have time for this though.

Aww man! I forgot to put a soda and some pretzels within reach! Now I have to either get up or forget about it... fine. I'll do without them!

Nautipus · 12-08-2007, 11:45 AM

*Sits down just out of reach with a back of pretzels and a soda as he walks in*
So guys, guess what I get to do today.

Go on guess!

Guess!

That's right I get to take a FINAL EXAM!! Weeeee! And the chorus jumps up shouts halleluia!

This Saturday Sucks.

**Mari** · 12-08-2007, 12:15 PM

Oww, bummer

Good luck then, we'll be rooting for you!

Nautipus · 12-08-2007, 12:17 PM

Thanks. I', gonna go ahead and go. TTYL.

Acalewia · 12-08-2007, 02:27 PM

Good Luck

***Earniel*** · 12-08-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mari

Well, I don't know where he's looking, but he sure ain't trying to find it. It's kinda hard to miss a shoe my size...

Did he manage to find yours?

He did. The morning of the 6th I found a nice book on the celtic tribes (you know, those famous 'old belgians that never quite existed

), a chocolate figurine and a bag of cookies.

**Mari** · 12-09-2007, 06:01 PM

Nice!

I got too much candy. Anyone want a chocolate letter or a cookie in the shape of Sinterklaas? *places a huge box on the table*
I like the misquote thread. Brilliant idea Acally!

I should go to bed around now. Tomorrow school as usual and I have to travel back home as well.. Don't want to go yet though

12-07-2007, 05:55 PM	#544
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Hehe, no. It's related to the Sinterklaas thing. Kids place their shoes (well, one of them) near a chimney or something similar. Then at night Sinterklaas comes in through the chimney or if you don't have one through unidentifiable other means and gives you a present in your shoe. But only if you sang a song before going off to bed. And NO PEEKING! And usually you put a carrot in your shoe for the horse of Sinterklaas, called Amerigo. Question: why January? Is there something special about shoes and January? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-07-2007, 05:57 PM	#545
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Hey Hector! I know you're online, I can see you So how are you? Without you and Sane shooting arrows at each other the board has been almost...safe __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-07-2007, 06:42 PM	#547
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Hector! jumps at Hector with a smile radiating from her face Too bad about the homework. believe me I know what you're going through. Just keep in mind: almost Christmas!!! Christmas = vacation! (Right?) Anyway, have a drink on me, relax for a bit. Need a massage? Recover from the strain I put on your back by jumping you? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-07-2007, 07:08 PM	#549
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Nah, I'm sure our tradition is original I'm very proud of this particular tradition. I even volunteered to give a presentation on it in Japanese class when I was in Japan. I know I know, overkill, but still I like this one. Don't you go messing with my Sinterklaas!!! __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-07-2007, 07:20 PM	#551
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	I'm affraid it will stay empty as it has for years in a row now. Sinterklaas has abandoned me in my plight... Stupid old geezer. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-08-2007, 03:34 AM	#552
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	Hi all Mooters - its ye old Wolfe here wishing all a wonderful weekend!

12-08-2007, 11:45 AM	#555
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	Sits down just out of reach with a back of pretzels and a soda as he walks in So guys, guess what I get to do today. Go on guess! Guess! That's right I get to take a FINAL EXAM!! Weeeee! And the chorus jumps up shouts halleluia! This Saturday Sucks. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

12-08-2007, 12:15 PM	#556
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Oww, bummer Good luck then, we'll be rooting for you! __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-08-2007, 12:17 PM	#557
Nautipus Kraken King Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Under the sea Posts: 2,714	Thanks. I', gonna go ahead and go. TTYL. __________________ Being the King of these Beings, This is my Child One of my top ten favorite movies. "You ever try to flick a fly? "No." "It's a waste of time." "Can you see it?" "No." "It's right there!" "Where? "There!" "What is it?" "A crab." "A crab? I dont see any crab." "How?! It's right there!!" "Where?" "There!!!!" "Oh." -Excerpts from A Tale of Two Morons One of the best Global Warming Messages out there

12-08-2007, 02:27 PM	#558
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Good Luck __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

12-09-2007, 06:01 PM	#560
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Nice! I got too much candy. Anyone want a chocolate letter or a cookie in the shape of Sinterklaas? places a huge box on the table I like the misquote thread. Brilliant idea Acally! I should go to bed around now. Tomorrow school as usual and I have to travel back home as well.. Don't want to go yet though __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

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