Chocolate chocolate chocolate

Desktop Icon · 5th July 2009, 04:54 PM

Last year, the Iconic Wife and I made 4800 chocolate pigasi for the raffle. It was a lot of fun, but no, we are not doing it again this year. Truth is, there are some things that are best left as once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

That is, however, not to say that we will arrive empty (chocolate) handed.

I really don't know what she has in mind, but Carol is planning to bring some very special handmade goodies. Will they be Alder Smoked Salt Caramels? Will they be Roll Your Eyes Into the Back of Your Head Truffles? We'll just have to wait and see.

But they will not be for sale. Nor will they ever be placed out on a table for all to grab.

Want one?

1. Find us.

2. Approach us.

3. Say the magic phrase "My ironing board is wrinkled."

4. See what happens.

The Central Scrutinizer · 5th July 2009, 05:34 PM

Can i say "I hate Rebecca" instead? It's easier to remember.

Hokulele · 5th July 2009, 05:45 PM

If I report this thread as advertising and it is deleted, will I be the only one to know the magic phrase?

Scrut doesn't count, as he will be too busy following Rebecca around to look for chocolate...

fuelair · 5th July 2009, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Desktop Icon

Last year, the Iconic Wife and I made 4800 chocolate pigasi for the raffle. It was a lot of fun, but no, we are not doing it again this year. Truth is, there are some things that are best left as once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

That is, however, not to say that we will arrive empty (chocolate) handed.

I really don't know what she has in mind, but Carol is planning to bring some very special handmade goodies. Will they be Alder Smoked Salt Caramels? Will they be Roll Your Eyes Into the Back of Your Head Truffles? We'll just have to wait and see.

But they will not be for sale. Nor will they ever be placed out on a table for all to grab.

Want one?

1. Find us.

2. Approach us.

3. Say the magic phrase "My ironing board is wrinkled."

4. See what happens.

Hmmm. I have Alder Smoked Salt (and love it!!). But, I have no recipe for making Caramels with it!! Would sharing be possible?

Horatius · 5th July 2009, 07:42 PM

Can you post a picture of yourself, so we know who to look for?

Clothing optional, of course!

Wowbagger · 5th July 2009, 07:56 PM

But, what if your ironing board is not really wrinkled?! You wouldn't have us lie for a piece of chocolate, would you?

Horatius · 5th July 2009, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

But, what if your ironing board is not really wrinkled?! You wouldn't have us lie for a piece of chocolate, would you?

Then just pronounce it "My Irony board...."

Desktop Icon · 5th July 2009, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Can i say "I hate Rebecca" instead? It's easier to remember.

I swear this is true: I was originally planning to make the magic phrase "I love Rebecca" but I decided to give you a break.

Originally Posted by fuelair

Hmmm. I have Alder Smoked Salt (and love it!!). But, I have no recipe for making Caramels with it!! Would sharing be possible?

You'll have to bribe any details out of Carol. And the best bribes are hookers sent straight to our room.

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

But, what if your ironing board is not really wrinkled?! You wouldn't have us lie for a piece of chocolate, would you?

I happen to know some of these people would KILL for a tiny bit of chocolate, so a little lie ain't nothing.

Originally Posted by Horatius

Can you post a picture of yourself, so we know who to look for?

Clothing optional, of course!

That would make it way too easy. Part of the fun is going to be watching people walk up to strangers and make comments about their ironing boards.

LostAngeles · 6th July 2009, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Desktop Icon

That would make it way too easy. Part of the fun is going to be watching people walk up to strangers and make comments about their ironing boards.

Really?

paperskater · 6th July 2009, 12:19 PM

What if I just yell the magic phrase really loud in the middle of the conference room? If you hear me, will you come find me and gift me with a edible surprise?

Eos of the Eons · 6th July 2009, 01:28 PM

Uhmmmm. Ironing boards can't wrinkle. Ironing board covers on the other hand...

*ducks and runs*

Desktop Icon · 6th July 2009, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

Really?

Yes. This is the only reason we're going to TAM.

The Central Scrutinizer · 6th July 2009, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons

Uhmmmm. Ironing boards can't wrinkle. Ironing board covers on the other hand...

*ducks and runs*

Which makes the whole secret phrase moot. Free chocolate for all!!!

Desktop Icon · 6th July 2009, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Which makes the whole secret phrase moot. Free chocolate for all!!!

No no no... the magic phrase makes perfect sense, but only if you deliver it in a deadpan Steven Wright kind of way.

Desktop Icon · 7th July 2009, 01:55 PM

New rule: Because of time constraints we're not going to have as many chocolates as originally planned so we're going to have to ration them. The magic phrase will now only work on Friday and Saturday afternoons (after lunch), good while supplies last.

Bribes, however, can still be sent up to our room at any time.

sgf8 · 7th July 2009, 04:54 PM

But.....what do you look like?

And "no" I don't think it would be funny for me to ask every man I see "my ironing board is wrinkled" and then put my hand out! I have more dignity than that, not much more though...

Susan

Desktop Icon · 7th July 2009, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by sgf8

But.....what do you look like?

And "no" I don't think it would be funny for me to ask every man I see "my ironing board is wrinkled" and then put my hand out! I have more dignity than that, not much more though...

Susan

The only hint I'll give is that Phil Plait once referred to my wife as having "entropic hair."

LostAngeles · 7th July 2009, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Desktop Icon

Yes. This is the only reason we're going to TAM.

Actually, I mean that you're expecting people to be walking up to random folks and asking that.

Mind you, I'm operating off the assumption that there will be additional information available and coming up with an easier way from that.

Originally Posted by Desktop Icon

The only hint I'll give is that Phil Plait once referred to my wife as having "entropic hair."

That makes no sense. He's met me and therefore seen my hair. Although it's probably more akin to the sheet music for Azathoth's flautists than entropic...

Desktop Icon · 7th July 2009, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

Actually, I mean that you're expecting people to be walking up to random folks and asking that.

No, that was a joke; I don't really expect hoards of people to be milling about muttering things about ironing boards. But if it does happen, I will enjoy the moment.

Quote:

That makes no sense. He's met me and therefore seen my hair. Although it's probably more akin to the sheet music for Azathoth's flautists than entropic...

Now I'm confused. The hint I gave was about my wife's hair; I have no insight as to what Phil may have ever said about your hair. But if he's part of a Q&A panel I'll get in line to ask him.

=============

But onto more pertinent matters: the chocolates themselves. We just finished dipping the last of the caramels and delicately applying the tiny granules of alder smoked salt to the tops of each. Somehow, I managed to participate in this endeavor and only eat one of them.

This batch of caramel, however, turned out rather gooey, which makes for some misshaped finished candies. But given the setting, I'm sure that each and every one resembles either a deity or a celebrity and thus has a high eBay value. Consume at risk to your wallet.

For those still concerned that they'll miss out because they've never met us and won't know who to approach, I'll point out that as you read this you're only one link away from a picture of me.

LostAngeles · 8th July 2009, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by Desktop Icon

No, that was a joke; I don't really expect hoards of people to be milling about muttering things about ironing boards. But if it does happen, I will enjoy the moment.

Alas! My super plan has failed then.

paperskater, find me milling about like a bum on Friday. We will concoct a super Chocolate getting plan.

Quote:

Now I'm confused. The hint I gave was about my wife's hair; I have no insight as to what Phil may have ever said about your hair. But if he's part of a Q&A panel I'll get in line to ask him.

Oh no, no. It was a joke at my expense. I'm something of a Gorgon, you see...

paperskater · 8th July 2009, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

paperskater, find me milling about like a bum on Friday. We will concoct a super Chocolate getting plan.

Mwaaa ha ha, I'm ready!!

*rubs hands together and cackles evilly*

Desktop Icon · 8th July 2009, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

Oh no, no. It was a joke at my expense. I'm something of a Gorgon, you see...

But I already wrote my question for Phil on a 3x5 index card!

5th July 2009, 04:54 PM	#1
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	Chocolate chocolate chocolate Last year, the Iconic Wife and I made 4800 chocolate pigasi for the raffle. It was a lot of fun, but no, we are not doing it again this year. Truth is, there are some things that are best left as once-in-a-lifetime experiences. That is, however, not to say that we will arrive empty (chocolate) handed. I really don't know what she has in mind, but Carol is planning to bring some very special handmade goodies. Will they be Alder Smoked Salt Caramels? Will they be Roll Your Eyes Into the Back of Your Head Truffles? We'll just have to wait and see. But they will not be for sale. Nor will they ever be placed out on a table for all to grab. Want one? 1. Find us. 2. Approach us. 3. Say the magic phrase "My ironing board is wrinkled." 4. See what happens.
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5th July 2009, 05:34 PM	#2
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5th July 2009, 05:45 PM	#3
Hokulele Official Nemesis TLA Dictatrix Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: To be determined. Posts: 21,351	If I report this thread as advertising and it is deleted, will I be the only one to know the magic phrase? Scrut doesn't count, as he will be too busy following Rebecca around to look for chocolate...
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5th July 2009, 07:16 PM	#4
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16,733	Originally Posted by Desktop Icon Last year, the Iconic Wife and I made 4800 chocolate pigasi for the raffle. It was a lot of fun, but no, we are not doing it again this year. Truth is, there are some things that are best left as once-in-a-lifetime experiences. That is, however, not to say that we will arrive empty (chocolate) handed. I really don't know what she has in mind, but Carol is planning to bring some very special handmade goodies. Will they be Alder Smoked Salt Caramels? Will they be Roll Your Eyes Into the Back of Your Head Truffles? We'll just have to wait and see. But they will not be for sale. Nor will they ever be placed out on a table for all to grab. Want one? 1. Find us. 2. Approach us. 3. Say the magic phrase "My ironing board is wrinkled." 4. See what happens. Hmmm. I have Alder Smoked Salt (and love it!!). But, I have no recipe for making Caramels with it!! Would sharing be possible?
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5th July 2009, 07:42 PM	#5
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5th July 2009, 07:56 PM	#6
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5th July 2009, 08:15 PM	#7
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 12,283	Originally Posted by Wowbagger But, what if your ironing board is not really wrinkled?! You wouldn't have us lie for a piece of chocolate, would you? Then just pronounce it "My Irony board...."
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5th July 2009, 08:33 PM	#8
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Can i say "I hate Rebecca" instead? It's easier to remember. I swear this is true: I was originally planning to make the magic phrase "I love Rebecca" but I decided to give you a break. Originally Posted by fuelair Hmmm. I have Alder Smoked Salt (and love it!!). But, I have no recipe for making Caramels with it!! Would sharing be possible? You'll have to bribe any details out of Carol. And the best bribes are hookers sent straight to our room. Originally Posted by Wowbagger But, what if your ironing board is not really wrinkled?! You wouldn't have us lie for a piece of chocolate, would you? I happen to know some of these people would KILL for a tiny bit of chocolate, so a little lie ain't nothing. Originally Posted by Horatius Can you post a picture of yourself, so we know who to look for? Clothing optional, of course! That would make it way too easy. Part of the fun is going to be watching people walk up to strangers and make comments about their ironing boards.
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6th July 2009, 12:13 PM	#9
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by Desktop Icon That would make it way too easy. Part of the fun is going to be watching people walk up to strangers and make comments about their ironing boards. Really?
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6th July 2009, 12:19 PM	#10
paperskater Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado! Posts: 1,515	What if I just yell the magic phrase really loud in the middle of the conference room? If you hear me, will you come find me and gift me with a edible surprise?
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6th July 2009, 01:28 PM	#11
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Uhmmmm. Ironing boards can't wrinkle. Ironing board covers on the other hand... ducks and runs
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6th July 2009, 02:24 PM	#12
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	Originally Posted by LostAngeles Really? Yes. This is the only reason we're going to TAM.
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6th July 2009, 02:25 PM	#13
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 21,723	Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons Uhmmmm. Ironing boards can't wrinkle. Ironing board covers on the other hand... ducks and runs Which makes the whole secret phrase moot. Free chocolate for all!!!
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6th July 2009, 02:26 PM	#14
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Which makes the whole secret phrase moot. Free chocolate for all!!! No no no... the magic phrase makes perfect sense, but only if you deliver it in a deadpan Steven Wright kind of way.
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7th July 2009, 01:55 PM	#15
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	New rule: Because of time constraints we're not going to have as many chocolates as originally planned so we're going to have to ration them. The magic phrase will now only work on Friday and Saturday afternoons (after lunch), good while supplies last. Bribes, however, can still be sent up to our room at any time.
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7th July 2009, 04:54 PM	#16
sgf8 Graduate Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 1,088	But.....what do you look like? And "no" I don't think it would be funny for me to ask every man I see "my ironing board is wrinkled" and then put my hand out! I have more dignity than that, not much more though... Susan
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7th July 2009, 06:10 PM	#17
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	Originally Posted by sgf8 But.....what do you look like? And "no" I don't think it would be funny for me to ask every man I see "my ironing board is wrinkled" and then put my hand out! I have more dignity than that, not much more though... Susan The only hint I'll give is that Phil Plait once referred to my wife as having "entropic hair."
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7th July 2009, 06:45 PM	#18
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by Desktop Icon Yes. This is the only reason we're going to TAM. Actually, I mean that you're expecting people to be walking up to random folks and asking that. Mind you, I'm operating off the assumption that there will be additional information available and coming up with an easier way from that. Originally Posted by Desktop Icon The only hint I'll give is that Phil Plait once referred to my wife as having "entropic hair." That makes no sense. He's met me and therefore seen my hair. Although it's probably more akin to the sheet music for Azathoth's flautists than entropic...
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7th July 2009, 11:46 PM	#19
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	Originally Posted by LostAngeles Actually, I mean that you're expecting people to be walking up to random folks and asking that. No, that was a joke; I don't really expect hoards of people to be milling about muttering things about ironing boards. But if it does happen, I will enjoy the moment. Quote: That makes no sense. He's met me and therefore seen my hair. Although it's probably more akin to the sheet music for Azathoth's flautists than entropic... Now I'm confused. The hint I gave was about my wife's hair; I have no insight as to what Phil may have ever said about your hair. But if he's part of a Q&A panel I'll get in line to ask him. ============= But onto more pertinent matters: the chocolates themselves. We just finished dipping the last of the caramels and delicately applying the tiny granules of alder smoked salt to the tops of each. Somehow, I managed to participate in this endeavor and only eat one of them. This batch of caramel, however, turned out rather gooey, which makes for some misshaped finished candies. But given the setting, I'm sure that each and every one resembles either a deity or a celebrity and thus has a high eBay value. Consume at risk to your wallet. For those still concerned that they'll miss out because they've never met us and won't know who to approach, I'll point out that as you read this you're only one link away from a picture of me.
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8th July 2009, 01:26 AM	#20
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by Desktop Icon No, that was a joke; I don't really expect hoards of people to be milling about muttering things about ironing boards. But if it does happen, I will enjoy the moment. Alas! My super plan has failed then. paperskater, find me milling about like a bum on Friday. We will concoct a super Chocolate getting plan. Quote: Now I'm confused. The hint I gave was about my wife's hair; I have no insight as to what Phil may have ever said about your hair. But if he's part of a Q&A panel I'll get in line to ask him. Oh no, no. It was a joke at my expense. I'm something of a Gorgon, you see...
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8th July 2009, 04:14 AM	#21
paperskater Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado! Posts: 1,515	Originally Posted by LostAngeles paperskater, find me milling about like a bum on Friday. We will concoct a super Chocolate getting plan. Mwaaa ha ha, I'm ready!! rubs hands together and cackles evilly
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8th July 2009, 09:42 AM	#22
Desktop Icon Ramtha's Hairdresser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 1,552	Originally Posted by LostAngeles Oh no, no. It was a joke at my expense. I'm something of a Gorgon, you see... But I already wrote my question for Phil on a 3x5 index card!
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