Heart palpitations

I am so bloody stressed out for JL's birthday party... this whole thing better be worth it. I bloody need a huge drink to calm my nerves, so this whole pregnancy thing, not working for me right now.
So, just to catch everyone up on the latest plot to ruine the surprise party: The caterers called the house and left a message to say there were no more stuffed bloody mushrooms!!! The message was not flashing when I got home, so presumably somebody listened to it already and I don't think it was Noé. So there you are. I am livid!! (and hormonal, imagine!)
So I just left a message explaining the situation and forwarded the first e-mail message I sent where I explained that it was a surprise party and that they should only contact me at the office. In fact, they only had my office number until recently. They required the home number for delivery purposes on Saturday. God - I'm surrounded by idiots!!!!
So, I was on the phone with Danielle, JL was beside me, so we had this whole conversation about making sushi Saturday night, how it will be so great, blah blah blah.
JL didn't say a word about anything the whole evening. Not a word.
I think I'm going to go into early labour for all of this, for cripes sakes.

Don't go breakin my heart

Nicole here - I think I dissected a moose heart in science class. Mom, do you remember me telling you about it? Perhaps you needed to cut it into smaller pieces before cooking it, presentation is everything. Did you cook it like a roast and just plop it down on the table? I can just see Nick picking it up in one hand, blood dripping, and taking a huge bite out of the side. What movie is that from? Dances with wolves?? I think it may have been raw though. Definitely a pride thing.
You should ask Joella how they prepare bum guts. Yup - apparently moose anus is a delicacy!
Enjoy!

Gone limp.

Moose heart was a flop. Nick loved it.. not sure out of pride or he sincerely lavished the taste. Krista... it wouldn't go over so well with you especially, it had a liver like flavor and Mom and I couldn't stop focusing on valves, atriums and ventricles. The coronary artery had the diameter of a toonie. Dad didn't mind it too much.. but as for Mom and I... totally gross. Never again. Mom here, The kids went into town to have supper with Odette and Jono so I will add to this blog. Michelle will post a photo of the massive heart next time she writes as I haven't a clue how to do that. Calling for more snow in the next couple of days, so we've had very early winter weather already. Gail and I got another bucket each of cranberries but picking days will come to an end soon here. Our friend the bear is still hanging around, Lloyd saw him down in the day use area by the water treatment station. Everyone and their dog has seen the bear, but not me so far. We may head into the 98 again tomorrow night and then on Friday we are having a girls night at Gail's, the boys are on their own. Good luck, Nicole with the party on Saturday and HAVE FUN!!! Call again, Peanut, it was a good connection. Love you all lots, Mom and Michelle

Getting a heart-on.

Tonight we've got an interesting item on the menu... moose heart. It's about the size of Dad's head and full of veins and arteries. I asked Mom if it's normal to eat heart and she replied; "Of course, I used to eat pigs hearts all the time! And I love me some chicken hearts!!!" Hmmm this will be interesting indeed, but I'll try anything before knocking it. I'm sure the first few people to try foie gras had their reservations as well. I wonder what part is better, the left or right ventricle.

We had moose steak and eggs for breakfast and I will be cooking up a pot of moose chili on Saturday... if moose meat gives ya gas then between the four of us, we'll be creating our own northern lights haze over the shop. Speaking of which, the aurora borealis have been incredible. Last night they were dancin' like crazy! Apparently this year they've been getting more and more intense compared to previous years where it seems the lights have taken a bit of a hiatus. Pa and I researched northern lights to find that they go through an 11 year cycle and by 2013, the northern lights will be at their height of brightness and activity. Gotta go help momma with the dishes, stay tuned for pictures of the heart.

I'm feeling rather ravenous....

I LOVE the new blog layout!!

I typed this earlier, but my entry didn't upload.

So, JL proudly announced that he is entirely booked next Saturday. I think he thinks that I am planning something and that now I won't be able to do it cause he is taking the van in for a tune-up in the morning and then spending the afternoon at his brother's house putting up the tempo. He says to me, "I don't know if you have things planned that day, but just so you know, I won't be around." Well, fine then! We'll just have to decorate the house with Happy 40th Birthday balloons without you!!
Everything is ready. Just waiting for the day of!!! Danielle will be here as off Friday night. Saturday morning, JL will be off around 8 am so I'll be able to do some last minute cleaning. Once he leaves after an early lunch, we'll get the balloons from Party experts, pick up some last minute groceries and wait for the food delivery. Here is the menu:
Assorted appetizers (pâté, cheese, ham, shrimp)
Assorted fancy appetizers (Foie gras, caviar, smoked salmon, asperagus, anchovis, truffles)
Mini quiches
Stuffed mushrooms with escargots
Mini tourtières
Asperagus and proscuitto rolls
Chicken and pepper skewers
Platter of Québec cheeses
Platter of Philidelphia cheese and jalapeno gelly
Pâté platter
Veggie platter
Chocolat and hazelnut birthday cake and champagne for a toast
Sounds alright huh!

I get no respect around here.

Aren't people impressed with the new blog layout??? I spent hours on it. Hellooooooo.

Mertch

Good luck Nicole!

Well Nico, I'm sure he'll at least have the decency to pretend to be happpy and excited about the party. Ha ha! It'll be fun, don't worry.

Tell Nick and Andrew congrats on the Moose. Well done!

KP