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Our Christmas dinner was excellent, and my companions were people I feel are like family plus another couple, both physicians, originally from the Philippines, but now Floridians. He was head of coronary surgery, now retired, and she was an internist, now sadly crippled by Parkinson's Disease! Charming couple, though , and I hope to include them more often. We were served lobster bisque, I chose a chicken roulade stuffed with cranberries,brie, and something else I can't recall. Lovely fresh veggies And dessert was a chocolate yuletide log. Left nothing to be desired except having my family close by! But that was something I understood when I retired to Florida. And of course, the "kids" lives move on!
Right now, my legs will not stay still, so I must get up and walk about until they calm down. It does sound as if you all had a lovely Christmas, and I hope it continues beautifully!
Then I will read a book on "reversing arthritis" (!) which arrived in yesterday's mail. I wonder what the cost will be for the pills I'm sure they are trying to sell me! Snake oil?
Buzz
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Christmas was lovely, after three stops, one to bring Bryanna her gift since she had to work. Another stop at Lisa's brother's house to bring the gifts for their kids that arrived too late yesterday and finally at the kiddos where they opened their gifts including a drum set requested my their mother.
Merry Christmas!
Sandy
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Gorgeous posts my friends. And Sandy what tremendous photos you shared.
And happy Boxing Day today to those who celebrate.
It is an early Tai Chi morning for me if there is no freezing rain when it is time to leave. Will have my ears set to listen to the weather forecast. I think they have put it off to later in the day.
Hugs.
Lin
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What can I say! The best Christmas Day ever spent with my very small (but big in heart) family. The photo is of the table just being laid, and that's my very wee turkey and MJs ham roast. We pulled the crackers, played a very noisy card game, watched a movie and opened pressies whilst Hobbes the now double in size cat rubbed noses and made friends with my wee.Jilly. He had never met a dog before apart from The Bean and she had never met a puss. Bev couldn't make it from Ottawa, but the five of us had a most joyous day. We left at midnight, sleepy Jilly clutching her stuffed dinosaur and various treats.
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A most enjoyable Christmas here too first catching up on phone and Skype with family and friends then a Christmas lunch that became an evening meal for all sorts of reasons but it was a hoot. Dropped into neighbours with George and Betty once home and even Brady got in the act having shouted loudly outside their door!
Anticipating the traditional Boxing day hunt across our normal area to walk and not wanting to get caught up in it I took the pooches to a different spot directly above the village for a beautiful stroll letting Betty off once I felt she would stay close by. Here she is joining George during one of his zen moments!
Now home for the rest of the day just chilling as I couldn't face Bank holiday sales in town even when I need a new washing machine.... Manama!!
Lovely photos girls, a wonderful time had by all.
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Here's my new gift sweater to go with my M&S leggings. Mutton dressed as lamb but SO comfy.
You will have to guess who I am because I refuse to own up! Lol.
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Jilly's Dinosaur which is far more interesting!
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Happy Wednesday!
A day of rest after all the festivities. Laundry is going, chicken breast being defrosted and no where to go which is heavenly. My older son and his wife got me the outside George Foreman grill I wanted and I am happy. I won't put it out until the weather breaks but I know I will love it. My daughter and her husband paid my portion of the airBnB in Arizona so I was grateful. I really didn't expect anything especially this year when I told them no gifts from me this year just to the grandchildren.
Anne, let me first tell you that I love your hair and wish you would have taken the picture with your face showing because just from what I see you are beautiful!! I love your sweater and I bet it looks great with those leggings. Jilly warms my heart and her toy is almost as big as she is. Your Christmas was wonderful and the table was beautiful! Your Christmas was beautiful and I am so happy for you.
Jackie, what can I say about your picture that I haven't said a million times. So beautiful is should be framed and I am so happy that Betty is getting used to you and George and doing well on the potty issue. I hope George continues to improve and only hope they both don't miss you too much when you have your surgery. Happy Boxing Day.
Lin, enjoy your day and I hope the freezing rain stays away. Thank you for your great comments and for just being you.
Buzz and Patsy, I hope all is well with you and you enjoyed the holiday with much love and happiness.
Sandy
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Here's kitten Hobbes the giant Puss full of my turkey!
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Hello All,
Sounds like we all had a wonderful Christmas. I know we sure did. A good day spent with family. Mel’s house was full, besides the 11 of them, Sean’s parents and his brother and his girlfriend. We all had lots of fun. Great supper and lots of love. But the adults were all tired and we went home at about 9:30 pm. Midnight mass had us going to bed at 2 am and Mel & Sean didn’t get to bed until 3 am.
I’ve been trying to get my new Apple Watch I got for Christmas all figured out. Lots of fun.
We spent the day at home. Poor Ed has been suffering from a raspy throat woke up coughing and feeling awful. We were supposed to meet his cousin and wife for breakfast but cancelled that. Laid low all day, glad we did because I’m fighting a cold too. We needed the rest. I’m up way early tomorrow as I have my annual MRI of my breasts tomorrow. Always scary until you find out all is well. Just precautionary since my bout with breast cancer.
Have lots todo tomorrow as we are having everyone over on Friday for ‘our family Christmas ‘ this time including Melissa and Jack who will be back from Jack’s parents. I’m making a ham dinner do that isn’t too hard. Hope to have all the veggies prepped tomorrow to make it all easier.
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SANDY, just love your Nativity scene! No wonder you can't wait to see your family!
PATSY,...or should I say KATIE, love that Christmas portrait of you, all cleaned, brushed, and prettily posed!
LIN, love, hope all your relaxation plans worked out well and you are refreshed and read0 -
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Good wet morning. Still raining here as temperatures are above freezing. Thank heavens given the amount of rain has been heavy but it would have been a paralyzing amount of snow. I did the early class yesterday and stopped at a grocery store and the library on my way home. I slipped walking down the driveway to retrieve my recycling bin. Odd how there were these little invisible slick spots. I hit one at an intersection earlier and spun the wheels like a race car driver. Haaaaaa. Haven’t been out since. BUT I am going to the library ladies for a little while, maybe a couple of errands and then am meeting a friend to see a movie. I haven’t seen her for a few months. I had to laugh, it is a rainy day and the last time we got together it rained all day! We are in a rut.
My Fitbit fell apart this morning and I believe a tiny piece went missing. After searching and searching, I put together what I have and it seems to be tracking steps. I hoped to pick up a new one at Target as I have a gift card but hey, it was Christmas recently and the one I want is sold out so of course I ordered the one I want from Amazon (where I do not have a gift card) and it should be here on Saturday (evening). Fingers crossed.
Jeri, I am sorry that you and Ed have not been feeling well. I couldn’t tell by looking at the photos with all the happy faces. I adore the little one playing the piano. Hugs. And more hugs for you as you go for your test today. And Enjoy the next celebration!!
Buzz, hello hello. Yes, I read many books and watched all sorts of movies from A Christmas story to several Jackie Chan and Charlie Chan selections, ending with Holiday Inn and White Christmas.
Anne, oh my such lovely photos. The cat had indeed grown up, full size now? Beautiful dining room. Anything wonderful in your cracker? I hope you and Jilly recharged your batteries yesterday. Love your new sweater and apparently Jilly is content with her new toy.
Jackie, all right, both Betty and George standing at attention. Love it. So George is okay now right? It must have been quite a feast if one oven was not enough!
Sandy, totally marvelous family! Thank you for sharing with us. I love seeing a bit of your life.
Patsy, hello. How are you doing? I hope your celebration went well and that you and John and Katie are well.
Must move along. Hugs all round. Wishing all of us a joy filled and peaceful New Year.
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Peaceful morning. Loved the stories and photos of everyone's Christmas. PATSY, where are you? And JERI so good to see you and the children. I shudder to think what Christmas costs, but who cares, such a happy looking bunch. Hope Ed is soon better and your tests are the usual good news.
The temperature tomorrow is supposed to be 56 F as a warm front pushes up from BUZZ country. Then it plunges again and we will have to put our shorts away.
Anyone got plans for New Years Eve? Normally I can't keep awake but I'm determined to try this year. After all I didn't get to bed until 1 am after our shenanigans. I received a book "The Clockmakers Daughter" by Kate Morton and maybe that will help. Can't see an invitation to a wild party in my immediate future, but maybe SANDY and how about you LIN? Has George abandoned his zen pose yet JACKIE. At least you know where he is!!
So I'll away and do a few chores because tomorrow is already Friday AGAIN and I must restock the Brussels sprouts.
Hugs from me,
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It's warm as a summer's day so a beautiful walk. My neighbour joined us and as we stood at the top of the moor and looked at the open spaces she remarked how quiet apart from the occasional birdsong it was so we could almost imagine there wasn't another person in the world. That didn't last long though as a lady walked towards us with a feisty Yorkie that turned out to be 10 months old that her family had renamed Terrorist! Betty was totally bemused by all the barking and even George had nothing to say in return but it was a lovely interlude.
love everyones' photos and particularly Anne's jumper that looks so cosy and Jilly with her latest toy. How long will that one last? So good to see Jeri joining us and thinking of you as you go for you annual check. Hobbes is turning into a stunning cat and looks as he should, totally unphased by all that goes on around him! Take care on the ice Lin and Sandy, I hope your batteries are recharged after a day at home.
One small hiccup for me is George's tummy problem reappearing but I think I now know what is upsetting him. Yesterday I gave him a natural treat that states on the packet they are made with 100% real meat but then in tiny print in one corner says they should be consumed within 14 days of opening and I've a feeling the pack had been in the cupboard open for longer. He was sick soon after eating it then this morning the yellow water was back so he's had a bowl of natural yogurt and this time I managed to persuade him to take some of the paste we got from the vet with a small dish of steamed chicken. I'm just holding my breath!!
An hour in the garden will be a treat now while the sun shines just to do a small amount of pruning so I'll wish everyone a happy and peaceful Thursday.
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If it helps JACKIE Jilly has the runs as well. The only thing different that she's eaten is turkey. No problem for us two legged folks and Hobbes is fine. She loved it but maybe too rich after a bland chicken and veggie diet. Back to normal food today so I'm hoping it quickly clears up. Hope George is okay quickly as well. Did Betty have the treat?
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Betty did have one of this particular treat a couple of weeks ago ANNE which makes me think they have since gone off. I was checking the empty pack to see if they came from China as you recently emailed me about when I saw the 'use by' info. It was the last in the pack so I treated George yesterday, poor boy!! He did have a couple of tiny pieces of turkey my neighbours gave to both dogs when we dropped in Christmas late evening but I think that would have hit him yesterday whereas without going into too much detail this morning half his poo was ok then the last bit turning yellow, after that 3 watery runs. He seems ok the last hour or so though. It's the only conversation I have these days but maybe in a few months I can look back and smile!! Sorry Jilly has a similar issue and hope she's over it soon. Seems we both have pooches with sensitive tummies!
Back outside for the last of the sun before it dips below the horizon.
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We do don't we, we both have dogs with sensitive tums, or maybe, just maybe, it's what's put in canned food and treats to preserve them! I don't think we ever had cats and dogs in the past with sensitive tums, but today not only the animals but myself and Michael have to be very careful on what we chomp our teeth on. It was only a week ago that Michael was quite ill eating that pizza. No one else was but he seems to be allergic to wheat or bought baked goods, whilst if cooked at home no problems at all.
I'm no great cook, but these days I'm busy cooking bread etc with flour from the organic grocers.
No help of course if what I suspect is true! Just more work! Hey ho!
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Happy Thursday! Babe has been here and gone, he brought me my check which is early but appreciated. I do have a meeting today but deciding if I want to drive in the rain. Usually when I think I don't need a meeting is when I do. lol
Ladies, ladies, ladies, as much as I know you love your fur babies, please do not give them table food unless it is chicken and rice. Both pups sound just like Daisy and trust me she can only have here prescription dog food. They get used to their own food and do so well why do we tempt them with richer foods? Daisy even has special dog treats from the vet because they are bland. I have given her cheese which she seems to tolerate and we gave her the crust of pizza with no sauce. I know I am contradicting myself but it seems to me both of your pups have very sensitive tummies. I do worry about George Jackie, have you had a blood test done on him just to be safe? Please forgive my boldness I just hate it when our critters are ill.
Lin, we are also having heavy rain for which we should be grateful it is not snow. I hate driving in either so still deciding if I am going to meeting or not. Thanks to my son and him letting me be on his Amazon Prime, I was able to watch my favorite movie on Christmas, "It's a Wonderful Life." I cried like a baby once again.
Buzz, I wish I could post the video of the Nativity play but I am afraid it would bore all of you.
I do love those little ones, that is why I can't leave the state otherwise my home might be in Florida.
Jeri, your Christmas must have been wonderful with all those grandchildren and now you will do it again. Wow just wow!! I pray everything comes back normal with your test, I am sure it is very stressful.
Patsy, where are you? I do hope your Christmas was wonderful and all went well.
My guess is I am staying home, 30 minutes driving in the rain does not sound like fun.
Have a great day.
Sandy
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Hi SANDY, I DID take your advice, and Jill's diet is exactly what Babe gives Daisy, well except for pizza crust! Just never thought roast turkey breast would give her the trots. Back to normal diet from now on, except I do add a little sweet potato to her chicken and rice. She loves sweet potato. BUT no turkey next Christmas for sure and as always, only vet treats. She got bone type sticks from MJ. Guess I'd better dispose of them quietly!1
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Honestly Sandy, for the past 4 years George has thrived on what I cook for him which is rice, minced lamb, chicken and carrots, a recipe I took off packs of very expensive dog food. It's never upset him before so don't in retrospect think it's that. In the past I've been careful about treats for him which he only gets as a training tool generally and buy the low fat type but presents have been received that I've felt obliged to give him and Betty, until today that is because like Anne I have to dispose of most and just smile sweetly!! He doesn't get food from my plate because I can't cope with a begging dog!!
Sometimes there's good reason for not feeling right about a journey so I hope you did stay home. Earlier in the year I had a sense of foreboding about a planned journey to visit a friend, so much so that I put it off then when the time came for me to go a week or so later I was absolutely fine but of course I'll never know if I did miss a disaster!
Anne, shop bought pizza is one of the worst culprits for food poisoning in the UK and recently some testing discovered certain brand names didn't have the meat shown on the pack but something cheap and nasty instead! Can't beat homemade pizza so perhaps you could make some for Michael for him to freeze. Forget that.... more work for you I know!!
Since starting this post I've dealt with my elderly cat Hebe bringing up her dinner in the corner of the dining room that she eat too quickly 10 minutes earlier and just now Betty peeing on the spare bedroom floor 15 minutes after I put her out to do one. I'm at the end of my tether and will now go and pour myself a glass of wine!!
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Please forgive my rude remarks, I know better. Both of you know your pets better than I. I really have to learn to mind my own business. I did not go to the meeting, the wind picked up and I have decided to take my tree down instead.
Embarrassed,
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Hello dear ones! Here I am. I will say that while our Christmas was wonderful in all ways....I was completely exhausted as our son and his doggies drove off to Portland. I woke up with one of my “lovely” eye conditions. I occasionally get a blocked tear duct. Very unattractive but not painful. The doc showed me what to do and it helps. Wash my eye, warm compresses, eye drops and a greasy eye salve for night.
Oh Christmas was fun, chaotic, noisy and lots of food, laughs and family and wine. Late night chats over glasses of champagne and good California wine. We lucked out with our sweet fur babies. No turkey. They were so busy running in and out of the deck doors, they took long naps while we ate and talked and told all manner of naughty tales. Our son kept us entertained with tales of his sailing adventures. He had constant phone and text messages from his sailing pals and girl friend. Our son, Damon, has two very old doggies like George. The oldest named Runty is the alpha and can be quite bossy. Katie just leaps around everyone with her big yellow ball and her new Christmas bear that has clothes. She adores Damon, like Jilly and loves Michael. Thank goodness Christmas only comes once a year! I don’t think I could survive it if it come more often.
No New Years parties for me, I look too scary with my red swollen eye. But I will watch movies and John will be watching football. Katie will be everywhere. I will still be vacuuming dog hair, I am sure.
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Sandy, please don't feel embarrassed because I didn't take your post as being rude and my reply was only to explain what had been going on with George. I love that you care so since I consider all Sneakers best friends you can make any comment you feel necessary.
Patsy, I'm so pleased you and John had a great Christmas with your son and his dogs. Goodness doesn't Katie look tall and lanky against your son's dog. She's usually lying on the floor chilling in your photos! I too am looking forward to a quiet New Year, in fact will probably be tucked up in bed before midnight.
The fire is glowing, I enjoyed a small glass of wine with dinner and now feel ready to snooze!
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SANDY, this is a Support group, and honestly nobody gets offended !! We just welcome all the advice we can get ! That you care shows you have a loving nature for us and our wee ones. SANDY don't you dare go withholding advice.
Wee ones. Take that back! Katie - WEE ! PATSY! Katie's legs are longer than Jilly, her feet are bigger than Jilly. Are you sure you've got a doggie there, just kidding. She's a lovely girl. As for your poor eye try to think of it as a new year decoration! It will be gone by New Year's Eve, you see!
Meanwhile back at the ranch I got a phone call from "our" Sandy, Mikes EX girlfriend after the death of little Cinders. We talked for three hours. She thought I didn't like her! moi ! I can't think of anyone I really don't like so not sure where that came from. Anyway after telling me they are purely friends now, she's decided to come over with Mike for grocery shop day. That should be interesting, but provided Jill's recovered she will distract us all from any embarrassing silences. Pray girls that Jilly will be recovered in more ways than one!
Interesting day so far, ex girl friends phoning, friends with blocked tear duct, sick pooping dogs, throwing up cats, peeing indoor pups, and loving owners into bottles - of Sherry in my case, and it's only 4 o'clock.
What happened to tranquil old age and snoozing in ones rocking chair!
Annie.
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Just phoned Mark and Hobbes who they are looking after has eaten loads of turkey and he's fine so maybe it's not turkey that's causing Jilly's upset tum.0
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So much lovely news from dear friends; where to start?
SANDY, I can't blame you for not wanting to leave those gorgeous babies! Perhaps after they have grown a bit and become busy with their own lives? If that is Bryanna, what a beauty! I'm remembering her back to when she was taking her ballet lessons; quite young! On the other hand, I think THEY are all very lucky to have you as their "matriarch", and such a loving one!
ANNE, I could not add another thing to SANDY's post to you (Yes and I love the hair and sweater, too) except, who painted that great picture on the wall behind your turkey/ham table? I love it, and suspect one of you painted it!
JACKIE, you photo is a zen moment, so serene and magnificent at the same time! With those 2 four-legged subjects perfectly posed and placed! You truly make your life magical!
JERI, is that both a piano and an organ side by side in the photo of your granddaughter at a keyboard? Wish I could peek in to share your enjoyment! Such a lovely family. But hope your scratchy this and sore that disappear before your second celebration! And of course, we all wish you excellent results from your test!
LIN, so wonderful thinking of you relaxed and allowing yourself to revel in it! Was that black ice you slipped on? I imagine your Tai Chi moves save you from being badly hurt! I must get down to our classes as I know they will relieve some of my arthritic pains, or are certainly worth the try!
PATSY! PATSY? Are you hiding somewhere? Miss you but it's really O.K. to take a day off. Hoping your Christmas was everything you wanted!
Trying to decide whether to try remaining awake for New Year's Eve. I have time, right? Buzz
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Just popping in. Went to a movie with my friend today. Movies are popular over Christmas holidays. Many movies sold out and the one we wanted to see did not have two seats side by side. So we compromised. Mary Queen of Scots. Much filming in Scotland so fantastic scenery, wonderful costumes, make up and wigs of course. Storyline was well known and no surprises there.
Tai Chi in the morning. We had buckets of rain today but the temps will be falling leaving us with probable ice in the morning. Will wait and see. Thunder a while ago and the power went off briefly. Had trouble getting my TV and my desk light to work again.
Unhappy news as well. My friend suffering with a cancerous brain tumor died. Just found out this morning. Am trying to decide if I will go to any of the scheduled remembrances. I am leaning to no. We will see.
Patsy, lovely celebration and there is one big happy doggy!!! Loved that photo. I hope your eye gets back to normal very soon.
Buzz, great to hear from you. And finally no computer glitches. Yeah! Yes, it was probably a very small patch of black ice. And I do believe Tai Chi has helped my balance. Can’t hurt right?
Sandy, is the tree down now?
Anne, good luck tomorrow. Odd phone call but you have had several of those lately. Hummmmm.
Hugs all.
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BUZZ although my grandson is a wonderful painter the painting in Mark and Mary Jos dining room is by a Portuguese artist. I can't remember his name but I love it as well. Everything is slightly off kilter and he incorporates things into the painting and paints over. For example the boat on the water is tethered by a real rope which is difficult to see in a small photo and the tree leaves are built up. I think he's a local artist. It's a very large piece and Mary Jo wouldn't tell me what it cost. Out of my range methinks.
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Trying to bring back a post that just disappeared but it's hopeless. Remarked on how high Katie is and how much I was drawn to Mary Jo's and Mark's painting! About to get to sleep when I realized I owe 2 cards, so I had to make them first, and now I'm finished and ready to get to bed! Sweet dreams, everybody! Buzz
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