3 Bedroom Bungalow to Let in Crazytown: RTT- Pancake Day

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

RTT- Pancake Day

It's Pancake Day. Also, RTT! Can things seriously get any better??? When you're done here click the button and tell Keely thanks for RTT.

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What's Pancake Day you ask?? Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday in in Anglican tradition. Many Pancakes are consumed and pancake races are abound. But my kids are out of school this year for half term break, so no pancake races. Basically, the day before Lent. Oh and for Lent I am giving up sex. *snort* Oh wait, I already did that.

The bad thing about cooking curry at home is that your house still smells like curry the day afterwards. It was sooo good though. My kids of course had hotdogs. Not curried hotdogs, that's gross. They also ate the pilau rice, puppodums, and naan bread. I couldn't convince them to eat the samosas, but I was still impressed.

I have so much cleaning to do today. Also, I need to go shopping for a few things. It will be interesting to see what actually gets accomplished.

My kids as I mentioned are on half term break. Send booze. But, Kat, you say, "Even if I send booze now, it won't get there before the end of half term break." Ah, yes, you're correct. But in April my kids are out of school for NINETEEN DAYS for term break.

On Sunday I spent the day with NFAH and her sister (who is in visiting from China). Other than LaLa acting a fool at the pub it was a great time. Seriously wanted to take LaLa home before the food arrived though. My kids got NFAH and her sister each a box of chocolates for Valentines day. It was sweet (until I heard that her sister was allergic to dairy...and then in my head I was all HOLY SHIT MY KIDS ARE TRYING TO KILL HER!!)

These are the things that run through my head people....

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Michelloui · 789 weeks ago

Half term this time of year is mental because the weather is crap and there's no place to take kids that isnt muddy (outside) or loud and headache-inducing (inside). I have Things Planned, that are organised chaos for my daughter. I have also tried to adopt the attitude of acceptance (not easy for me and not wholly successful). I never like these breaks.

And today, my daughter didnt want pancakes, she wanted WAFFLES of course. 'No.' I said. 'Tomorrow when your friend comes' (It will entertain them for 30 mn). Im tired already.

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NFAH · 789 weeks ago

I can assure you that my sister did not think your kids were trying to kill her with their adorable gesture, and she sweetly donated the chocolates to me--good result, I'd say!

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joan · 789 weeks ago

I can honestly say I had no idea about "pancake day!" I've recently just moved here to York, PA, and there's a tradition here on Fat Tuesday that I've never heard of either.

They make this thing called a "fastnacht," which basically looks like a donut, but we're not allowed to say that! According to Pennsylvania Dutch lore, if you don't eat a fastnacht on Fat Tuesday (aka Fastnacht Day!), you'll get boils, your chickens won't lay eggs, and your flax crop will fail.

Funnily enough, I've NEVER eaten that thing and my flax crops have ALWAYS thrived! (Wait, I don't HAVE a flax crop...never mind.)

Anyway, Happy Fat Tuesday!

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Miss Grace · 789 weeks ago

I would give up sex for Lent, but that would be admitting defeat.

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missy · 789 weeks ago

I hope to God they go all year 'round if you have that many breaks!

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Vesper · 789 weeks ago

LOL You're so funny! I love pancakes too! I can eat those every day!

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Hope G · 789 weeks ago

I would eat pancakes too, only the American ones. Never heard of Shrove Tuesday till last year when the MIL asked me if I was having pancakes. When she told me it was a religious thing, it was all I could do to not tell them I am a big ole screamin' hillbilly atheist (only hubby warned me that they must never know..they couldn't handle the truth).

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CaJoh · 789 weeks ago

Today is a big letter day at the bakery where my wife works. There's Punchki Day (A Polish Tradition), Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, and Marti Gras. My Brother In Law and his family are going to celebrate Pancake Day at their church. I'll have to ask them about Pancake races.

Thanks for sharing,

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Satakieli 51p · 789 weeks ago

Are you going to be making REAL (aka British Pancakes/Sweet Crepes) or those weird American pancakes? ;-)

I feel so muddled up here in Germany... what with Fasching and Pancake day basically being the same thing but not quite.

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Michele · 789 weeks ago

Indian food is the best. I'd take curry scented drapes over fish scented any day.

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Mommying on the Fly · 789 weeks ago

mmmmmm pancakes.. good thing it's not curried pancakes, that would be gross too... hehehe

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Joanie M · 789 weeks ago

The big thing here in Pennsylvania is Faschnachts for today. Faschnachts are doughy fried donuts. This part of PA has quite a bit of PA Dutch and German heritage.

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GiGi · 789 weeks ago

When I lived in New Orleans, I always had the Mon. & Tues. before Ash Wednesday off (everyone does).....there are parades and parties and everyone is joyful. Ah, that is all I can think of today, as I battle a cold and I am taking care of my 3 wee ones....wishing I was in New Orleans! Haven't even thought about what to give up for Lent.

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brian miller · 789 weeks ago

pancake races sounds uber cool!

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SmittenbyBritain 71p · 789 weeks ago

Kat, some of us have given up sex and our husbands are still here! And on top of that, stuck inside with him for 10 days due to snow. LOL.

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Amy the Bitchin Wife · 789 weeks ago

I still haven't decided what I will give up.... I haven't participated in Lent in years, but I'm thinking about giving up crisps. I have developed a bit of an abusive relationship with Kettle Chips over here. They are just so cussin' good!

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Shelly · 789 weeks ago

I want to celebrate Pancake day. We love pancakes.

If you set out a small cup of vinegar when cooking it will absorb all the smells. I do this when frying stuff as I hate to walk into the house days later and have it smell like grease.

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Mom in High Heels · 789 weeks ago

LOL! I think I'll tell Mr. HH I'm thinking of giving up sex for lent. Of course he's going TDY for a month in a few days, so I don't think it will mater all that much. My friend's dh gave up self denial for lent last year and I'm thinking that sounds perfect.

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SueAnn · 789 weeks ago

I love the thoughts that go through your head....keep 'em coming!! I don't do lent but I laughed about your "sacrifice". LOL!!!!
Hugs
SueAnn

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Harriet · 789 weeks ago

Sometimes, I can relate to the booze thing.

Have a great RT.
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2010/02/2-entrehau...

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Melanie · 789 weeks ago

I'm laughing at the idea of curried hot dogs. I agree with you though, that while curry is excellent, the smell of it does linger a few days, if you don't break out the Febreeze next morning. I don't mind it staying around that night, but by the next morning I am ready to move on.

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Heather · 789 weeks ago

umm, curry. i really miss good curry.

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fadkog · 789 weeks ago

I've always wanted to make curry, but I know no one in my house would eat it. So, can I just head over to your place for dinner next time it's on the menu?!

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Sprite's Keeper · 789 weeks ago

I was totally going to make pancakes for dinner tonight, but then John had to work late, so the kid had chicken nuggets.I don't think she minded.

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steenky bee · 789 weeks ago

Everyday should be pancake day. Also? Every day should be *Jen* day. Le sigh.

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