ext_35784 ([identity profile] clauderainsrm.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] therealljidol2008-06-12 12:21 am

The Last Green Room of Season Four

"Grab something to drink, kick back, and see who else shows up" - I went back and looked. That is what I said in the "pre-show Green Room". back on October 23rd.

Every day (ok, ok - *almost* every day) since then you have done just that. You've taken a few minutes, hours, most of your time in some cases, out of your day and spent it here in the Green Room.

I just want to let you know how much that has meant to me. I've loved having all of you - well, ok, most of you (heh) here!*g*

There have been laughs, jokes, disagreements, resentment, mourning, support, joy, love - and, I hope for most of you, a sense of belonging to this place. A place to go to be interact with people, to get to know them - and where you always knew you would find something of interest going on, or at very least a cyber buffet!

Thank you to all of you for making The Season 4 Green Room so damn special. *applauds you*

This is the last Green Room of Season 4. There will be a couple more posts. Saying goodbye to our second and third place finishers - the official announcement of this season's LJ IDOL - and of course on Friday there will be our WRAP PARTY!!!! We're in the process of setting up the Banquet Hall where we will be holding that event. Hopefully you can all make it to that and make it one hell of a party to remember!

For now though, the food trays out are out.

Yeah, I know it's late, or early, where you are when I'm posting this. But they will be bringing out time appropriate food throughout the day for your enjoyment.

Don't forget to check the fridge for any containers you might have left in there. Anything left after Friday will be discarded as trash.

This is a place for you to interact. Contestants and spectators together - the community that makes LJ IDOL.

Grab something to drink. Kick back. See who shows up - and let's see what happens next!

[identity profile] porcelain72.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Last to be first?

[identity profile] angstzeit.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
Dial-up sux.

[identity profile] welfy.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Such a close game!

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
*passes out farewell cookies and punch*
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[identity profile] shay-writes.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
*wipes away the tears*

Yes, I'm crying. I'm sad it's over. :(

I've meet new and wonderful people. This has been a positive experience for me and I have no regrets.

*hugs everyone*

It's like graduation, everyone preparing to head off in different directions.
ext_61905: (snuggles)

[identity profile] shay-writes.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
*clings to Stacey*

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oh screw the cookies and punch. I have the whole buffet!

~Meatloaf
~Ham
~Rigatoni
~Chicken Parmesan
~Fried Chicken
~Baked Chicken
~Wings in various sauces
~Western PA Pigs in a Blanket (hamburger and rice wrapped in cabbage)
~Halushki (cabbage and noodles)
~Italian Wedding Soup
~Cheesey Broccoli Soup
~Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
~Scalloped Potatoes
~Green Bean Casserole
~Corn on the Cob
~Fruit Salad
~Pasta Salad
~Macaroni Salad
~Potato Salad
~Tossed Salad with dressings
~Cookies
~Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
~Cheesecake with Strawberries
~Angel Food Cake
~Gobs (Whoopie Pies)
~Apple, Cherry, and Coconut Cream Pie
~Ice Cream Sundae Bar
~All the Pepsi, Coke, and Alcohol Products!

Yeah... I brought out all the stops today. ;)

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs Shay* Psst. There's better food than cookies below! ;)

SNUGGLE PILE!!!

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
I likes snuggles! SNUGGLE PILE! (There is no good-byes. Only "see you laters!")

*grabs Shay and starts to snuggle*

[identity profile] roina-arwen.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
I made a big ol' pot of (beef & 4 bean) chili this evening, so I'm offering that up for a late night (et al) snack, along with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, Zesta crackers, and cornbread on the side.

And now, I'm off to bed. Night!

[identity profile] roina-arwen.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Sheesh. All I brought to the table is a big ol' pot of chili and fixins! :)

You overachiever, you!

Now pass me some pasta salad and a piece of that delicious double chocolate peanut butter cake, please.

Re: SNUGGLE PILE!!!

[identity profile] roina-arwen.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
*Grabs Shay and Wok and snuggles in for the night*

Who else wants a piece of the Snuggle Pie?
Edited 2008-06-12 04:44 (UTC)

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
I HAD to bring a feast. After all, I tried to do it all season! *g*

I have the recipe for the double chocolate peanut butter cake. It tastes just like the Tastykake Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes... ;) (Each piece weighs like 4 lbs.)

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
CORNBREAD!!! YAY!

[identity profile] roina-arwen.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure each piece must make you GAIN four pounds, at least!

If you want to email me the recipe, you can reach me at Pandria AT aol dot com. :)

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
I will post it here if that's okay... I just need to find it! ;) *goes to look*

[identity profile] tulip-in-yellow.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
*laughing*

I never got the first comment all season. You people either stay up too late or get up too early, I can't figure out which.

RECIPE FOR CAKE!

[identity profile] ewok-626.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

CAKE MIXTURE:
1 cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs

Combine in saucepan on LOW heat till starts to bubble stirring constantly. Take off stove and add:
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
Beat (with an electric mixer) until smooth. Pour into 9x13 GREASED pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Let cool.

PEANUT BUTTER MIXTURE
Mix 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Spread over cooled cake. Fridge for 20 mins.

CHOCOLATE ICING
1/2 cup butter (not margarine!)
1/2 cup cocoa
Heat on stove on medium heat until it bubbles, then add:
1 lb (or 16 oz) powdered sugar
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Beat with electric mixer until smooth. Spread over peanut butter mixture.

ENJOY! This is a recipe that I swiped when I was in college from the Speech class. ;) (If you want, you can make the cake from a box instead and just use the icings on top instead, but it won't be the same. haha)

[identity profile] sircaliban.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
when did you have time to put all that together?

[identity profile] creature-girl08.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
Oh man, the last one? NONONONONONONO!

Ok, has turkey, cranberry sauce and takes some of the mashed potatos and gravy along with the green bean casserole.

And I am willing to share my Jim Bean Black with folks.

I really and truly made up my mind about voting. Done!

[identity profile] bateleur.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
Cooooookies!

<leaps onto a cookie>

Omnonomnom!

[identity profile] eqfe.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
Good night all

[identity profile] desert-rose.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 08:36 am (UTC)(link)
GARY! Not Fair! :-)

You weren't supposed to sneak the last Green Room in when I wasn't around to try for first comment. *g*

When this was posted, I was on the way to my job interview.

It went very well, so the consultant that interviewed me will be recommending me for the next round of interviews with the employer, which should be later next week.

Thanks to everyone who wished me luck! I know it all helped!

[identity profile] desert-rose.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 08:39 am (UTC)(link)
Or we don't have anything better to do than wait for the GR to be posted so we can be first! *g*

I'm only speaking for myself here, of course! :-)

[identity profile] desert-rose.livejournal.com 2008-06-12 08:41 am (UTC)(link)
Wow! I'm impressed!

I'm going to miss all your wonderful food when this season is over!

Are you going to continue to feed those of us on your friends list? :-)

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