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Hello Sneakers. A colder day after more heavy rain and strong winds in the night but this is George’s kind of weather so we covered the first mile of our morning walk at a giddy rate of knots. The dog walker with two huskies stopped for a chat and told me how he’s struggling because his business is IT consultancy and due to the lockdowns few companies are requiring his services. He’s such a nice man and it’s sad to see how depressed he is although I managed to make him laugh at something before we went our separate ways.
Currently making a bean casserole for the freezer then I must wrap a few gifts for my neighbours who just dropped round to invite me for a meal tomorrow. They don’t know what it will be yet and were about to go to the supermarket in the hope panic buying hasn’t cleared the shelves. They do have a joint of pork in their freezer and I offered a leg of lamb that’s in mine so we won’t go hungry!
I’m delighted for Anne and Jilly now Mike will stay over so to hell with the impending blizzard!
Sandy my cottage often looks like your current situation with damp clothes hanging about. I don’t possess a dryer, just a breeze and hopefully a bit of sunshine but we know how unpredictable my weather is.
Good to read your procedure went well Bob without too many details! 🥴
Time to wrap presents then a cup of tea with a chocolate and orange brownie baked this morning by neighbour Debs.
I trust everyone is as ready as can be for Christmas as unusual as present times are. Keep warm, healthy and positive.
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Good cold morning. Our weather shifted a bit yesterday and no rain or freezing rain—gale force winds brought in cold temperatures and so it was snow and wind! Today we have sunshine, fresh snow and temperatures around zero. With the wind, sub-zero of course. I was going to crush boxes in my unheated garage, that might not have been the best choice!
Santa teapot again.
Glad to hear you are doing well Bob! And of course you had a wonderful taxi service yesterday. She is a treasure!
Jackie, best wishes tomorrow in your gathering with the neighbors. I am sure you will have a jolly feast.
Anne, you won’t be able to read this I would imagine but enjoy the time with Michael. What a surprise that he will stay over! Jilly will be so excited.
Patsy, enjoy your time with John and Katie. I wouldn’t worry about late Christmas cards. They will be appreciated no matter when they are received.
Sandy, now what are your plans for tonight’s and tomorrow? I am afraid I have lost track.
I will be home of course. I spoke with a friend who usually gets together with her sister and family, quite a long drive away. No get together this year so she will also be home with her kitty. Another friend I have been texting with, is upset that she won’t be with her children and grandchildren tomorrow but then
said she will see them over the weekend. Everyone has a story.
Well, I need to get moving. I think I will pass on that tiny piece puzzle, life is too short. I have more chores and things I would like to do than I have lifespan. 🤣😂
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Happy Christmas Eve!
Meatballs are in crockpot, ribs are in oven. Just stopping by to say hi. This afternoon we go to Lisa's parents to celebrate Christmas Eve. Tomorrow we go to Rob and Lisa's to celebrate Christmas. Not sure about movie night on Saturday but kind of hope we skip it this week.
That's all folks, I still have to put sauce on the ribs, cut them and put them in crock pot to keep warm.
Have a great day and stay warm, it is freezing here.
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Helloooooo! Merry Christmas! It is very cold here and because it is a damp cold...it is bitter cold. But that’s why God made sweaters. We will be having our Christmas Eve appetizer dinner and watching George C Scott in the Christmas Carol. A couple of phone calls from our children and we will be fine. I miss them so much but happy to hear their voice and see their faces in some form...zoom or some other thing our son devised for us. We aren’t nearly as internet conversant as we should or could be.
I am snuggled up in a quilt and sipping coffee. The dryer is whirling around and a load of laundry has just finished. Even Christmas Eve cannot put a stop to dirty laundry.
On the menu is champagne, shrimp cocktail, baked Bree cheese topped with savory cranberry relish, cold water crackers and chips, salmon pate’ and heathy dose of indigestion! We are a couple of brave souls without the modifying influence of our children or friends.
Alone or in the company of others, just know that I am thinking of you all and wishing you a safe and peaceful Christmas Eve. 🎄😘
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For the last 15 years, my holiday celebration has been dancing with my line dance class to holiday music. So I decided that I would do that tomorrow morning with my dog walking friend who is coming for lunch. Jake is cooking lunch. He has ribs marinating in the fridge. He'll cook them tomorrow in the Ninja Foodi and serve them with mashed potatoes (the kind that come in a plastic bowl and are cooked in the microwave), gravy made with broth we had in the freezer, frozen corn, and a can of black olives. The hardest part for me was getting all the stuff of the dining room table so three people can eat there.
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Whatever you get up to, enjoy the peace that comes with Christmas.
I'm sending virtual hugs to one and all. Jackie
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Good morning.
And some festive teapots.
Wishing everyone health and happiness.
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Merry Christmas dearest sneakers! I awoke early to try to see the Christmas star but it might be sitting in the middle of a fog bank. Oh well! Just knowing you all are out there and our invisible thread of friendship remains strong. You all make Christmas Merry and I will hold you firmly in my heart. My only Christmas wish is that you all stay healthy.
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From Anne
No longer dreaming of a white Christmas. We got it.
Hugs from us, Anne and Bean.
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Just a quick stop-in to wish all Sneakers a joyous and love-filled Christmas. Hoping this “different” Christmas can still bring some happiness and peace to all of you.
No food pic today… turkey is in the oven. Here is a "blurry cell phone pic" of us with the grand kids last night (LOL) before getting down to business with presents… and my early morning pics at the gym Christmas morning (great people). Haven't exchanged our small gifts yet. Later will make a visit with small group of immediate family members.
Again – MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!! Hope Santa is good to you!
Special thoughts (and prayers going out to those experiencing extraordinary difficulties. Warm wishes, Bob
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Have a wonderful Christmas.
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Happy Boxing Day.
Some Santa teapots showed up yesterday on the collecting groups. So maybe a couple more.
A tiny puzzle completed recently.
I spent the day very quietly. Old movies, texting with people, reading and agonizing over Happy New Year cards. Yes? No? If so, what the heck could I write in the card that isn’t too breezy and trite but hopeful. Just about put it all away this morning.
I hope everyone is well and had a pleasant day.
It is warmer today so finally back to box crushing in the cold but not so incredibly cold garage.
Sandy, great photo once again.
See folks later. And how much celebratory wine and liquor did everyone consume yesterday? 😂🤣😂 ho ho ho.
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Lin, I couldn’t tell you exactly how much Pinot noir I consumed but my glass was refilled many times! Love the jigsaw and Santa teapot!
Had a great day catching up with friends on FaceTime and phone then a lovely meal with my neighbours and lots of laughs. The new garden bench was a success once we managed to carry it round to their porch. Will take a photo once installed. Betty is obsessing over a squeaky Christmas toy barking constantly so will have to hide it. I’m sure she thinks it’s one of her babies!
Storm Bella about to hit with warnings of floods and damaging winds so fire lit but popping next door for cold cuts before battening down the hatches.
Low battery... bake later.
Jackie
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Happy Saturday! Today is pajama day after a fun filled Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I might have had a few glasses of Pinot Grigio but it was a long day. Rob and Lisa paid for the rental of Croods: The New Age and it was a good movie and held the kids attention almost to the end. We adults enjoyed it and it was a good ending to a wonderful Christmas.
I just talked to Babe's brother in the hospital and he is not doing that great. I first talked to his daughter who said the family had a meeting to decide if he should have a feeding tube or Palliative Care, they left it up to their father but they all agreed to a feeding tube. She said her dad is down to 130 pounds which is incredible to me. I tried to lift his spirits and he is a fighter so I do hope he gets through all this. He is having the Watchman procedure January 6.
I received wonderful Christmas gifts from my children and we had a great zoom call on Christmas. I am grateful.
Jackie, it sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas as well. Can't wait to see picture of bench. Enjoy today.
Lin, I like both the puzzle and the teapot. I do hope even though it was a quiet Christmas you enjoyed your day.
Anne, must be busy with boxing day and/or Michael got snowed in and is still there. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
To everyone else, I hope whichever holiday you celebrate it was wonderful even if this year things were so different.
Have a great day and stay safe.
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Hello sneakers! Yes we survived Christmas even if it was certainly different. It did feel rather lonely at various times during the evening. But then we reminded each other how fortunate we are to be together and healthy. My dinner was fine. I think that traditional menu has a lot of emotional triggers. We talked to our kids and we had champagne with our meal and after. I do love the bubbles!
I am feeling a great need to get into the dungeon again on a regular basis. I have been absent far too long. But first I will need to whip into action and clear out the debris of at least 6 months of half hearted fiddling around.
We had a regular Christmas dinner, wine and chocolates late in the evening after phone calls and a movie. Nothing spectacular but comfy and safe. Today will be leftovers and some cleanup and music. I have always loved the notion of Boxing Day. I am sure I don’t understand what it is all about. I have read about the old traditions in England but now it has evolved into new traditions. Basically, a relaxing day eating leftovers? Sounds great to me!
Hope your Christmas was safe, warm, and with connections to those you enjoy and care about. Here is a tight Christmas hug and kiss, ((((((hug)))))) SMACK! Kiss-kiss
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Holiday report:
*no alcohol or holiday sweet treats
*too much bread and mashed potatoes
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Hello. Sunday morning, overcast with a bit of snow expected. Online church for me this morning.
Let’s see what teapot I have to share today. Santa.
Still peering at photos from Facebook and Instagram of friends, quickly growing children and grandchildren. Received a few more Christmas cards yesterday. Enjoyed the photos and notes that were enclosed.
Switching gears to birthday cards today. Maybe one New Years card and the rest swept aside me thinks.
My friends did their long trip to pick up their new kitten. They got home last evening and I have already seen 3 messages with 6 photos of this new family member. They are clearly besotted.
Well, nothing particularly interesting here. Just quietly moving along.
Long distance hugs and best wishes.
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Happy Sunday!! Watched online mass and also caught up on sleep that was needed. No zoom call today so I think it will be a quiet day at home unless for some reason Lisa decides on movie night. I have signed up to donate blood on January 13th which they promise is safe and sanitized. This way I can find out my blood type while helping someone in need. Nothing else exciting going on so have a wonderful day.
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Phew, I’m still eating far too much, mostly because I was handed a goodie bag of leftovers before I came home last night, the sort of things I did so well not to buy before Christmas! Cold meat and bubble and squeak isn’t so bad but mince pies, Stollen cake and chocolates are beginning to give me a headache! Both days were really pleasant and after catching up with so many friends I felt very lucky and privileged. I include my sneaker friends of course.
Storm Bella seemed to miss us apart from strong winds but I understand there are more floods in other counties. This morning I walked the dogs for an hour and we all felt better for it.... made room for more treats! 🤭. After that a quiet day but achieved a couple of chores outside before rain showers returned.
Another cute Santa teapot Lin. I particularly love the long eared bunny in his sack. 😘. I know what you mean about kids growing so fast. Soon after lockdown I met my neighbours niece with her newborn then yesterday was shown a video of baby already looking through a book! On Christmas Day I was sent a link to Video of my second cousin singing in her local cathedral for an online carol service. The last time I met her she was a tiny bundle of joy wrapped in a blanket. You don’t have to watch the whole thing!
https://youtu.be/qsO_m7DvafI
I’ve already sipped an afternoon cuppa but feel the need for another then will throw a few logs on the fire and relax.
Take care everyone and please stay safe. The vaccines are creeping in our direction!
Hugs to all.
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Thought I should at least “check-in” post-Christmas…knee-deep in a couple projects. A friend that is in poor health stopped by with several “old” photos that needed to be restored…she is making a shadow box of memories for her daughter and doing something else for her son.
Holiday eating is not always balanced, but glad to be back from “the dark side” of higher than normal carb intake. Today’s dinner - Turkey Breast, Roast, Skinless, 3 oz, Spaghetti Squash, Grilled Vegetables and Organic - Riced Cauliflower!
The last few days have flown by… love all the great photos everyone has shared.
Looks like we are all doing the best we can to make 2020 Covid Christmas as enjoyable as possible.
Hope to catch up tomorrow on several comments I know I missed. Again – I hope everyone had a blessed and healthy Christmas. Bob
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I wish I could escape the dark side Bob! 😅 🤢
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From Anne
Hello Christmas Sneakers. I had a very different, but amazing Christmas!
Michael turned up Christmas Eve afternoon clutching his pillow and pyjamas.
Then Mark, Mary Jo and Derek came over for an inside but distant gift giving. We settled down after supper to watch Life of Brian which I'd never seen before. It had the nativity at the start in keeping with the season!
Jilly went completely head over heels berserk when she realized Mike had slept over. Well not really, sleeping I mean. My bed apparently is too hard and too short so his feet stuck out! I spent the morning slaving over the turkey etc whilst Mike and Darren shovelled the long drive, .......and I'm sure I've told you all this!
Anyway my cousin Tony in England phoned and for a moment I had the colly wobbles because I thought it was Roy resurrected! And phoning me as he always did on Christmas Day. Once established it was my cousin Val's lad and not Roy his step father we had a nice long chat with him and Pauline his wife and I learned they had sold Roy and Val's house of sixty years and they'd actually scattered Val and Roy's ashes in the garden to keep a bit of them still around before handing the keys to the new owner. I tell you JACKIE you never know what you are disturbing when grubbing around the veg plot!
Mike went home clutching his pyjamas and pillow plus various leftovers late afternoon, and the Bean and I fell asleep on the sofa from all the cooking.
Well guess what it snowed overnight and my handsome grandson Derek with Mark his dad to supervise came over and shovelled the huge drive in no time and sprinkled some stuff on the ice to stop his Gran slipping and joining Roy and Val in this garden feeding the flowers. Jilly did her beserk act again.
But there's no peace for the wicked! Guess who showed up today! Yes Mike again. I positively refused to cook again! Plus I was all stuffed out from too rich food. We had, can you believe, baked beans on toast followed by mincepies and ice cream and he and Bean have just got back from another frolic in the snow so I better get back to being a gracious hostess again!
Hugs to all,
Yours in the bow legged department from too much cooking,
Anne.
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It’s cold and wet outside so definitely not encouraging me to walk. George, Betty and Brady have gone back to bed but no room for me!
Will have to strip the bed when they finally get up because George clambered about with wet paws!
Coffee and news if I can cope... I’ve already switched over from one negative reporter!
Jackie
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Well, you have a cozy place to snooze for your crew Jackie.
Moving slow this morning. Reading messages and thinking about our upcoming storm. It starts tomorrow morning with between 6 and 12 inches of snow forecast topped with a layer of ice. It may be a challenging week.
Meanwhile, my one and only Rx is authorized for refill but the store does have the medication. It is on order and may arrive tonight. Not great timing. I had hoped to pick it up today. Oh well. Will return some books to the library and take some mail to the post office.
Teapot collection
Be safe.
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From Anne
Happy Monday Sneakers. After my long winded post yesterday the only comment is...despite being so different - that was a most enjoyable Christmas!
Down to earth again I'll try and get into the old habit of writing over breakfast again.
I expect a quiet day which will please me but not Bean! I actually saw more of the family than usual, but safely I hasten to add.
Back to chores, one being repotting the wee poinsettia into a bigger pot! Wish me luck!
I'm so glad that despite everything we all seem to have enjoyed this Christmas season, and maybe 2021 will be gentler as we wave goodbye to the year of the rat in February!
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Happy Monday! The sun is shining but the temp is only 29 degrees. I ordered groceries for pickup this afternoon to beat the New Year's crowd. One item out of stock, one substitution that I approved. Lisa's step grandmother who she adores was admitted to hospital with Covid pneumonia. She is doing better and we are praying for a full recovery. She lives in Ohio and is 78 just like me. Lisa went to visit every year except this one of course.
Hopefully, my landlord will find a dryer this week so I can do some laundry. I might just take some to Lisa's tomorrow and do it while sitting. I watched both Christmas Chronicles last night and thought they were very cute.
Our movie for this week will be Soul but not sure what day that will be yet.
Anne, you had a busy few days and loved every minute of them. Your boys know how to make you happy and I think that is wonderful. Good luck with the poinsettia, I hope it flourishes with memories of your Christmas this year.
Lin, 12 inches of snow is just way to much. We are lucky and only getting flurried at least that is what they are saying. You never know in Chicago when a blizzard might hit. Love the teapots and hope your meds come today so you don't have to drive in snow.
Jackie, love the fur babies in your bed, they look so comfy. Daisy would sleep with us for a short time but then got to hot so slept on the tile floor by our bedroom door. Is your second cousin the girl in green? Beautiful voice and beautiful girl.
Bob, I also came back from the dark side, just too much food and my body was not happy. Feels good to eat healthy and ride my bike again at least until NYE or Day.
So I have a request to make of all of you. Is it possible to make your pictures smaller until Anne returns? They come out so huge when I copy the posts to email. I do shrink them so she can see them but if possible can you make them smaller? If not don't worry about it because I can do it on my end. Thank you.
Hello to those I missed but time to eat and get ready to pick up groceries. Stay safe, wear a mask and social distance.
Sandy
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Good afternoon everyone. It’s a cold gray day today. Up early and went to Dunkin’ Donuts for soe Munchkins…thought I’d deliver to my daughter on her doorstep before anyone was up….and that’s what I did. Also bought Munchkins for the front-desk help at the gym. Did my usual treadmill etc. and grocery shopping. It was busier than normal because more people are off work for the holiday week. Did my own check out for speed and avoiding crowd.
Back home finished some photo edits and prepared lunch - Baked in oven because I was being lazy (less mess and bother than fry pan ) Monday lunch (cal 257) : Shaved beef steak, mixed peppers, Zero cal bbq sauce and squash.
Anne – So glad you had an “amazing Christmas” and a chance at some distant indoor gift-giving. That is exactly what we had…masks included. Funny you mentioned about the bed being too short. Just last night we were talking about missing the grandchildren sleep overs & Jean noted our grandson has grown so tall his feet might stick out. He is 13 now and taller than his mom. With regards to turkey – we had the last we could take as a meal last night. The few leftover scraps we put at the edge of our property for those evening “critters.”
Jackie – That comforter on the bed with George, Betty and Brady looks so inviting…until you mentioned the wet paws LOL. Like you the day started with coffee – and I have tuned out 90% of any negative news that I can do nothing about over the Christmas holiday.
Lin – Moving slow is sometimes the best way to start the morning. Yikes on your 6-12 inches of snow forecast. Tomorrow it should be upper 20’s but only snow showers and 1-3 inches possible.
Sandy – Good idea on ordering groceries early to beat the New Year’s crowd. I shopped this morning but will likely re-check everything Wed to avoid the same. Not sure if we’ll toast with Champaign or pinot. The downside to the wine is that it prompts me to want a lot more snack foods – even if it is healthy cheese, almonds etc.
Hope that Lisa's step grandmother recovers quickly. Those respiratory illnesses can be bad news after age 65. I must say between lifestyle/diet changes over the last 2 yrs. I have been very lucky. In the past I was always good for some kind of illness (2-3 day things) once a year… but in the last 1 ½ yrs I am batting 1000.
Congrats on the return from the dark side. My weight definitely went up in just 3 days. Took me another 3 days to get back down. I don’t mind a 5 lb gain from working out – but not from pigging out. Jean made her “special” Christmas stuffing (and I haven’t had (and no longer crave) bread in over 1 yr). I knew Jean would be thrilled if I joined in this one time - I had a bowl on 2 separate occasions - despite knowing it would kick me out of ketosis. I could tell she was happy and I am back to my new norm of eating. She is very good throughout the year in not doing a “guilt-trip” and I know my new eating has also been an adjustment for her. All is good. (wow that was longer than intended).
Have a great afternoon everyone! Bob
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Jackie, I did not see the link to the very lovely service until Sandy mentioned it and I went back to find the link. Extraordinary voices. I love the service and will need to watch the entire recording!
All of the ladies are marvelous. Your second cousin is? The lady who sang “O Holy Night”. The one who directed the fabulous a capella group in “Silent Night”? Everyone is quite talented.
I was able to pick up my Rx this afternoon. Trash must go to the curb tonight. And I have a grocery order scheduled for delivery between 7 and 9 pm. I doubt anything will be available by then. As I picked up my prescription, I noted the grocery store parking lot was full! Everyone wants groceries before the weather turns.
Well, time to get the trash read to got out. It is overcast and some of the streets have been brined.
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