December 25th

 

FROM: Ande <adlp@optonline.net>

TO:       Dotsie <dotsiefly@birdtlover.com>

DATE:  12/25/23 9:15 am

RE:       Jólasveinarnir

Hi, as probably already know, I've invited the Jólasveinarnir over for dinner on Boxing Day. It appears this new group on their maiden trip of Jól pranks is having an identity crisis. The last two nights they've shared how they feel they need to redefine their purpose in life. I thought perhaps if they came for dinner we could have a discussion about this if they like. You've been to Iceland, so I have two questions for you - what might they like for dinner, and  do you have any ideas as to how the Jólasveinarnir could be re-imagined so they can have an enjoyable and useful future?

 

FROM: Dotsie <dotsiefly@birdtlover.com>

TO:       Ande <adlp@optonline.net>

DATE:  12/25/23 9:15 am

RE:       Re: Jólasveinarnir

"Traditional Icelandic foods are not for the faint of heart" said an article that included sheep's head (svid), sour ram's testicles (hrutspungar) and fermented shark fins (hakarl). However, it went on, those older foods have fallen by the wayside. But you'll find Iceland folks eating dishes with fish, like a good fish stew with traditional dark rye bread, or dishes with lamb, such as smoked lamb. Your jolly Jola crowd, however, will probably love pylsur, the Icelandic hot dog.

https://theplanetd.com/icelandic-food/

 

FROM: Ande <adlp@optonline.net>

TO:       Dotsie <dotsiefly@birdtlover.com>

DATE:  12/25/23 9:15 am

RE:       Re: Re: Jólasveinarnir

Wow, they have some really gross foods. No sour ram testicles for me, that’s for sure. Even if I could find them, I wouldn’t make them. The pylsur sounds like a good idea. I found a great recipe for them at https://cookingrabbit.blogspot.com/2017/04/pylsur-icelandic-hot-dog.html. I hope I have enough time tomorrow to make these, or they’ll end up with Oscar Meyer wieners!

  

FROM: Clementine <princessclementine@kittymail.com>

TO:       BC & Sparky <rudytoots@catlover.com>

Cc:       Archie <pupsupreme@whosagoodboy.com>

DATE:  12/25/23 3:15 am

RE:       Trolls for dinner!

The yarn lady has invited the trolls over for dinner on Boxing Day, which apparently is the day after Christmas, and has nothing to do with prizefighters. Your human, MR is invited also. I hope she can come. The yarn lady wants to see if the trolls will talk about what they might do with their lives other than being Jólasveinarnir. Some of them might be able to pass as human, but not all of them. Who knows if they’d even want to? See if MR will bring you with her when she comes tomorrow! We could have a jolly Boxing Day and have our own boxing matches while they eat!

 

FROM: Archie <pupsupreme@whosagoodboy.com>

TO:       BC & Sparky <rudytoots@catlover.com> Clementine <princessclementine@kittymail.com>

DATE:  12/25/23 4:47 am

RE:       Did you have a visitor last night?

I’m happy the yarn lady invited the trolls over, I think. It could be interesting, though I bet they have terrible table manners. Did you have a visit by a giant black cat last night who asked if you’d got clothes for Christmas? That happened to Benji, Pepper and Lenny when they were here eight years ago. That cat tried to kill them because they hadn’t been given clothing! Cats don’t WEAR clothing for sheesh sake. I hope you have a great Christmas. Robbie and Eric are both here and I’m so happy. I love my boys, even though they are middle aged men now.