This happened just last night.
I don't know how things go over across the pond, but over here the days are still warm and the nights are cool. The leaves have started changing colors and acorns litter my back yard, there's often a tinge of woodsmoke on the air, and I find that right about now I like a good dark beer.

Autumn is really here at last.

When this time of year arrives I get the urge for foods like beef stew, gumbo, chili, grilled sausage, roast pork and other fall meals. There are few things better than such a meal followed by a fire in the firepit in my back yard. And as one can't really do these things alone, I tend to invite someone else to join me in this.

Last night I had my friend Leslie and her daughter over for dinner. I had bratwurst to grill, sauerkraut, fried apples and a loaf of bread. When they arrived at 7:00 I had the fire started outside and the apples frying and the kraut heating in a saucepan. The entire house smelled like the very definition of Fall.

The daughter came in and rather suspiciously sniffed the air. "What's that smell?"

"Sauerkraut," Leslie informed her. "And apples."

The daughter sniffed at the kraut (into which I had also put some dark German beer) and wrinkled her nose. "I don't think I'm going to like it," she complained.

I bit back my instinctive reply and instead said, "Well, if you don't like it I have some stuff in the freezer that I can heat up for you."

She sulked and went outside to throw acorns into the fire.

I went out to start the grill and she gave me a sullen look. "Can you put the other stuff in the oven now?"

"Sure," I replied, internally boiling at her rudeness. "Come on in and pick out what you'd like."

She followed me back in and started poking through the freezer, and I opened the package of sausages.

The kitchen suddenly smelled as though Amy Winehouse had passed out under the kitchen table. The stench of corruption blew out of the package and went through us all like a brick through plate glass. I gagged and threw them into the trash can, then closed up the bag and took it out to the bin, then opened all the windows and turned on fans. It took me half an hour to get the smell out of there, and our appetites were pretty much finished at that point. We ended up sitting by the fire and having a nice enough evening, but dinner was definitely out of the question.

Worst spoiled brats I've ever encountered.

(May not be 100% FACT. Actually, it contains very little fact at all... aw hell, so I made the whole thing up. There, ya happy?)
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:22, 13 replies)

Oh dear, oh dear
I was in there 100%, could smell the smells, hear the crackling of the fire, was about to invite you over to cook.


I'm not going to now!
(Che Grimsdale Best before:, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:26, closed)

Well, I figured
why should Pooflake get to do all the puns?

(Though I have to admit, "SPOY!" yelled Borats is kinda hard to top...)
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:31, closed)

Your post is WAY more poetic...

Than my piss-poor efforts.

*applauds*

*embraces to bosom of shite-punnery*

*feels slight relief that some other poor fucker is going to share the grief I get*

Actually, talking of poetic...I've dabbled in a bit of that below if you'd care to take a peek...

www.b3ta.com/questions/spoiltbrats/post271154
( Pooflake braces for an onslaught..., Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:35, closed)

I'm surprised
that no one has spanged me yet for this. I did my best to hide that it was a pun until the end- would have figured that someone would have groaned, at least...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 14 Oct 2008, 14:04, closed)

Mmmm, fall...
I don't know how things go over across the pond, but over here the days are still warm and the nights are cool. The leaves have started changing colors and acorns litter my back yard, there's often a tinge of woodsmoke on the air, and I find that right about now I like a good dark beer.

Autumn is really here at last.

When this time of year arrives I get the urge for foods like beef stew, gumbo, chili, grilled sausage, roast pork and other fall meals. There are few things better than such a meal followed by a fire in the firepit in my back yard. And as one can't really do these things alone, I tend to invite someone else to join me in this.

Hey, can I come over? I make a wicked black bean and poblano chili...
(TDub Nunc id vides, nunc ne vides on, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:44, closed)

By all means!
Virginia's climate is warmer than yours anyway, so it'll be nice here longer...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 14 Oct 2008, 14:00, closed)

You guys should also try Green Chili Stew in the fall and winter
Put all of the following in a decent size pot:
1 lb browned ground beef (please cook it before adding it to the pot)
Several potatoes cut into smallish chunks (size of a baby's fist or smaller)
Green chilis (already roasted, peeled and cut)
Some diced onions
Some tomatos (can be already stewed or get the rotel)
A bit of garlic and whatever other spices seem like a good idea at the time.
Boil for a few minutes then keep at a low boil until the potatoes are cooked.
Serve in bowls topped with sour cream and grated cheese. And don't forget the fresh tortillas!
This is the BEST winter dish!
with special thanks to the mexican family my mother married into when I was a wee child
( flirting with badgers What? It sounded good at the time., Wed 15 Oct 2008, 4:17, closed)

Move aside Pooflake.
You have company in the pun room of despair.
( girlinthehole, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:56, closed)

Didn't someone already make this pun?
Not as beautifully written as the 'Loon, though!
( uberdeity Wondered why Owen Lars knew of the term "hell" on, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 13:58, closed)

I was thinking
of a putrid sausage style pun this morning, but figured someone may have done it already and couldn't be bothered trawling through however many pages to find out.

But whether they have or not, it's been trumped by this one.

*spangs TRL*

*clicks*
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 14:13, closed)

And you had me right back in
upstate NY this time last year....leaves turning, cool nights, warm days...

And then you go an spoil it.

*spang*



When are you going to write some more stuff for OT? Your skills of description are going to waste! :)
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 14 Oct 2008, 14:53, closed)

Let me look
and see what all I have that hasn't yet been posted...
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Tue 14 Oct 2008, 15:15, closed)

Oh really
I expected better of you Mr Loon. Pooflake is excused now I've meet him, you shouldn't tease the special people, but I had such high hopes for you.

*shakes head*

*clicks*
(Bazongaloid, Wed 15 Oct 2008, 19:28, closed)