Post by Ron Weasley on Jul 8, 2008 23:42:13 GMT -5
BE WARNED. This thread will contain pictures... a lot of them. Some of them are small, but some of them might be big. If you've got a slower connection, you should let me know.
So, I had the clever idea that we describe our cbox a lot, but for all the describing we do, we never actually have any visuals of it.
Everyone has a corner (it's not an actual box but a magic box with tons of corners) that they speak of, so the idea is that everyone gets to make and add pictures of their corner of the box, and what's in it, and what kind of food you tend to serve, and if there is a couch, and what kind, etc. It's just a neat little thing that I think would be cozy, and add a little color to the box that we so much adore.
There are only a few simple guidelines I would like everyone to follow.
I'll start off my showing what my corner of the box looks like. Most of my images are thumbnails, so please click them to see the full effect. I did this as to be tidy, coz my corner of the box is very clean!
I don't see the point in starving you... since food is so important to me, people who hang out in my corner are sure to always find food at their fingertips.
Even if I don't have food in real life, my corner has an on-staff chef.
soup
french onion soup
french onion soup is an actual specialty of mine.
appetizers
shrimp-stuffed tomatoes && ahi ahi skewers
pork humbow && beef adobo && chicken adobo
entrée
variety chinese food && chicken adobo
coz you're always hungry again when you're done
apéritif
make-a-pita plates && noodles with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil
yay for vegetarian options
main course
choice prime rib cuts with taters && slightly-charred ahi ahi with sweet mustard sauce
yay for meats
Thanks for Dining!
overstuffed sofas
white and magically clean no matter how filthy you are.
if you're stuffed, have a seat and chat with some friends.
there is a mini bar, and the drinks are over there....
cushy bedrooms
no hanky panky allowed. XD
very cushy beds with super soft blankets that never get too hot.
a very nice place for a nap or your end-of-the-day slumber.
heated pools
off to the side of the lounging area, with lots of pool toys.
fully clothed, bathing suits, or in when the kiddies have gone to bed...
birthday suits!
even if you're not old enough to drink yet, you can at my bar!
beers of the world
can't expect me to work at a beer store and not buy you guys good stuff, right?
margaritas
all flavors
these are my favorite - sweet and juicy without too much alcohol
"when in an argument or disagreement or dispute
always end on a sweeter note rather than a bitter
people will remember not the bad but the good instead..."
~ H. Avery
chocolate covered nuts
chocolate covered almonds && macadamia nuts
chocolate covered fruit
chocolate covered strawberries && fancy dipped strawberries
cherry cordials && chocolate covered cherries
chocolate bon bon
belgian cremes && delights
cookies!
oreos && macadamia nut white chocolate chip && double chocolate chip
brownies
ooey-gooey super moist and melt in your mouth, milk included.
pie
huckleberry pie
cake
chocolate coffee cake && strawberry angel cake
à la mode
sweet vanilla bean with huckleberry sauce && banana split && pick-a-topping and flavor
p i n e a p p l e
roasted pineapple with maple ice cream && chocolate dipped pineapple && caramelized pineapple with vanilla bean ice cream
literally my all-time favorite treat.
warm treats
traditional creme brule && chocolate creme broule
'volcano' chocolate souffle && traditional chocolate souffle
traditional souffle && vanilla and pistachio souffle
fresh fruit
freshly picked huckleberries && melon salad && tropical salad
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So, I had the clever idea that we describe our cbox a lot, but for all the describing we do, we never actually have any visuals of it.
Everyone has a corner (it's not an actual box but a magic box with tons of corners) that they speak of, so the idea is that everyone gets to make and add pictures of their corner of the box, and what's in it, and what kind of food you tend to serve, and if there is a couch, and what kind, etc. It's just a neat little thing that I think would be cozy, and add a little color to the box that we so much adore.
There are only a few simple guidelines I would like everyone to follow.
01.
Image size shouldn't exceed 500 wide or 700 tall - this means nothing too wide that will stretch the page, and nothing so tall it takes forever to scroll past. The idea size, I would say, would probably be around 500 x 200 or so. you can have any size you'd like up to that limit though.
02.
No hotlinking. If you find an image you really like online, rehost it! Imageshack is awesome for a quick link, or if you have a photobucket, there is a URL option.
03.
Explain what your images mean! Be the host of your box and point out what it is, and why it's there and how it's used. This goes for any kind of images, from your places to your goodies.
04.
Please keep images within reason and taste. That means if you post inappropriate pictures, I will not only take them down but I might give you a warning. Use your common sense and your noodle!
05.
Once you post, please edit in your original post, rather than post again, if you need to make changes to your corner. This way everyone get a chance to show off their corner without clutter.
06.
If you feel the need to comment on someone's corner... use the cbox! Let them know how shiny their corner is, ask if you can crash on their couch or swim a little while they are there.
07.
Have fun, naturally.
I'll start off my showing what my corner of the box looks like. Most of my images are thumbnails, so please click them to see the full effect. I did this as to be tidy, coz my corner of the box is very clean!
I don't see the point in starving you... since food is so important to me, people who hang out in my corner are sure to always find food at their fingertips.
Even if I don't have food in real life, my corner has an on-staff chef.
soup
french onion soup
french onion soup is an actual specialty of mine.
appetizers
shrimp-stuffed tomatoes && ahi ahi skewers
pork humbow && beef adobo && chicken adobo
entrée
variety chinese food && chicken adobo
coz you're always hungry again when you're done
apéritif
make-a-pita plates && noodles with sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil
yay for vegetarian options
main course
choice prime rib cuts with taters && slightly-charred ahi ahi with sweet mustard sauce
yay for meats
Thanks for Dining!
overstuffed sofas
white and magically clean no matter how filthy you are.
if you're stuffed, have a seat and chat with some friends.
there is a mini bar, and the drinks are over there....
cushy bedrooms
no hanky panky allowed. XD
very cushy beds with super soft blankets that never get too hot.
a very nice place for a nap or your end-of-the-day slumber.
heated pools
off to the side of the lounging area, with lots of pool toys.
fully clothed, bathing suits, or in when the kiddies have gone to bed...
birthday suits!
even if you're not old enough to drink yet, you can at my bar!
beers of the world
can't expect me to work at a beer store and not buy you guys good stuff, right?
margaritas
all flavors
these are my favorite - sweet and juicy without too much alcohol
"when in an argument or disagreement or dispute
always end on a sweeter note rather than a bitter
people will remember not the bad but the good instead..."
~ H. Avery
chocolate covered nuts
chocolate covered almonds && macadamia nuts
chocolate covered fruit
chocolate covered strawberries && fancy dipped strawberries
cherry cordials && chocolate covered cherries
chocolate bon bon
belgian cremes && delights
cookies!
oreos && macadamia nut white chocolate chip && double chocolate chip
brownies
ooey-gooey super moist and melt in your mouth, milk included.
pie
huckleberry pie
cake
chocolate coffee cake && strawberry angel cake
à la mode
sweet vanilla bean with huckleberry sauce && banana split && pick-a-topping and flavor
p i n e a p p l e
roasted pineapple with maple ice cream && chocolate dipped pineapple && caramelized pineapple with vanilla bean ice cream
literally my all-time favorite treat.
warm treats
traditional creme brule && chocolate creme broule
'volcano' chocolate souffle && traditional chocolate souffle
traditional souffle && vanilla and pistachio souffle
fresh fruit
freshly picked huckleberries && melon salad && tropical salad