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<DIV>This Friday is the Steppes Populace meeting at Kalida and Thorkel's
home. [P.S. they have some adorable kittens that need homes...hint,
hint.] One of the things we'll be doing is demonstrating how to make
marzipan roses in preparation for Queen's Champion and Masked Ball the following
weekend. And I'll be trolling, er, requesting assistance for several days
prior to the event for help chopping and slicing. The sideboard is mostly
salad type stuff, and lots of fruit for making your own fruit salad or fruit
dessert if marzipan is not up your alley or on your diet. Of course, those kinds
of foods have to be prepared really at the last minute to be at their
best. I expect to be slicing and dicing mostly on Thursday and
Friday, with a little on the site, and I'll need a little help keeping the
tables stocked. We won't put out all the food at once, but will keep up
the restocking to prevent any nasties from forming.</DIV>
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<DIV>We will, of course, have roast beef (thanks to Countess Regina!), sliced
ham, and sliced turkey breast, cheeses, and breads for the carnivores out
there. The breads will be sliced so you can make sandwiches or a
plate...whatever suits your needs. We will also have iced water,
Gatorade, and either lemonade or iced tea to keep everyone cool.</DIV>
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<DIV>None of this is really taxing or difficult. Kalida even assures me
that she can teach ME how to make the roses actually look like roses! So
come prepared, and don't forget your swimsuit and a towel!</DIV>
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<DIV>HL Saqra</DIV>
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<DIV>P.S. Would someone post this to the Elfsea list? I can't seem
to get anything up there. <SPAN
class=096023803-19072006> (Done - Xene) </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV>P.S.S. Would the person who offered a bag of silk flowers please
contact me off list? At the time you offered, I was functioning (sort
of) under a serious case of sleep deprivation and can't remember who you
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