What would you say, if I asked this?

[Deja Q]

We can go on nature walks; have picnics and jolly evenings around the campfire...

[CatBoreal]

1. How 'natural' are the nature walks?

And define 'jolly'. (lascivious wink)

[Deja Q]

6. Well, that's a real world response if I'd ever read one!

Not intended to be that way, of course, but lovely to read nonetheless! (you do know I'm as queer as a 67 cent piece, right? :evilgrin: )

[CatBoreal]

18. And I'm as straight as a ruler...

...not to mentioned married.

Does not mean that I a) cannot flirt, and b) can't tease.

My husband and I have a rule: we can look, we can touch, but we can't play.

[Left Is Write]

2. I would wonder if Santa was joining us for s'mores.

:D

Is this for a personal ad? I think I'd leave out the word jolly.

[Deja Q]

5. Actually

It isn't.

I'm quoting a fictional character and had to see how people IN REAL LIFE would respond. :D

[Left Is Write]

16. Hmmm....how would I respond?

I still might ask if Santa was joining us for s'mores! :rofl:

The use of jolly reminds me of the scene in the 1961 Parent Trap in which Brian Keith's fiancee's mother (the old bat) suggests that they all have "a jolly lunch" together at the club.

[LaurenG]

3. Can we roast vegetarian marshmallows

and sit on a rock with a stick to roast them on? Why what would you say?

[Deja Q]

4. I've got to ask this!

What's a vegetarian marshmallow?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

7. Something other than a meat marshmallow, I guess.

Ewww.

[Deja Q]

8. What are marshmallows made of, anyway?

Sugar, water, lard, wax? :wow:

[LaurenG]

10. The gelatin they make them from is made out of pigs and other

creatures. The vegetarian ones are made from vegetable gelatin instead.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. So marshallows really are meat.

[LaurenG]

13. Well yes partially and a lot of sugar. nt

[Deja Q]

14. !

:wow:

Thanks much for the edification! I had no idea. I will never look at a puffy lump in quite the same way ever again...

Not even these ones:

[LaurenG]

17. Here, lol

The gelatin you eat in Jell-O comes from the collagen in cow or pig bones, hooves, and connective tissues. To make gelatin, manufacturers grind up these various parts and pre-treat them with either a strong acid or a strong base to break down cellular structures and release proteins like collagen. After pre-treatment, the resulting mixture is boiled. During this process, the large collagen protein ends up being partially broken down, and the resulting product is called gelatin. The gelatin is easily extracted because it forms a layer on the surface of the boiling mixture.

Gelatin is a common ingredient in foods because it is so versatile. It can be used as a gelling agent (as in Jell-O), as a thickener, an emulsifier, and a stabilizer. You'll find it in a variety of foods, from yogurt to chewing gum. Here is a list of some other foods that commonly contain gelatin:

* gummy bears
* sour cream
* cream cheese
* cake icing and frosting
* marshmallows
* soups, sauces and gravies
* canned ham and chicken
* corned beef
* sausage

Gelatin is even used to make the coating for pills that makes them easier to swallow. It's also in cosmetics, lozenges, and ointments.

[Taxloss]

9. I'd say "... and then go back to the hotel, right?"

The only outdoors activity I enjoy outside the city is ocean fishing.

[In_The_Wind]

11. *sigh*

That sounds lovely!

[bridgit]

15. can we collect the fallen autumn leaves of a forest path...

and place them in the shoji screens of our seasons together B-)

[AirmensMom]

19. That's my cup of tea, HypnoToad!

:bounce:

[Deep13]

20. Unless you like pina collodas and getting caught in the rain....

there's no point.

[chknltl]

21. Can I bring me camera?

...I have never been to England...sounds like a smashing good time!





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[MissMillie]

22. I would say that I love campfires...

that is, if you asked me.