Get your library cards out gang, it's time for a multi-post, of multi-post...
I like keeping our decorations up late too. At New Year's they haven't even collected a new layer of dust!
LOL
Good idea, straight O2 is much better for you!Well, as much as I miss some of the flavors sometimes, it was way too much trouble to quit to start back up again.
And par usual, you did an outstanding job, LAWe did use it! I asked for the General's permission first, of course. He stated it so eloquently, and lovely words like that need a broader audience.
I agree with Robin - that's not hypocritical at all to vote for HHV! And thank you!
(In case you didn't know, I designed their website and manage it. I write, design and and send their newsletter too.)
Update: When we first got here, I used to kid Mama Chak about decorating the Banana tree. It's just so wrong IMO. Not enough branches etc.Oops, typo. I meant 86˚F. But I think y'all knew that...
I always play Christmas music when putting up the tree too. I especially like "Let It Snow" - wouldn't that be something, snow in Bangkok! However, we don't do lights outside - just a few decorations around the living room. The K.I.S.S. theory. Yeah, only two weeks away. Mama says we'll be baking a lot of gifts for the holidays. My HHV order should be coming in around then too.
Well, Floors are mopped. Time for coffee and kitchen duty.
Morning Army!!!
Oh yeah, the new stuff sucks It's like nobody understands or cares about the meaning behind all the decorations. The miracle of Christmas!
Mom & dad had this one too. Classic stuff there.
Still wondering about the hook on the one, Hulamoon .I already did mine "and a GeeDee-ee in a Pine tree……"
My kind of meal!!! Be right over David!
Discerning folks need to know
Ah, It'd be Meat Eater's delight for me...
April, That's my home state!!! However, never made it to the Big Apple - How kewl to be there at this time ! Have a blast
Glad you're with folks who love you,LA. That's what counts - Good company, food and high spirits. When your kids get older they'll come around, I'm sure.April, that sounds like a blast. Have fun!
Christmas music? I only like some of Elvis' like "Blue Christmas" and such like. Maybe The Pretenders "2000 Miles" but I'm kind of a humbug about the music.
I've always loved Christmas and been a dreamer who really believed we could live every day like it was Christmas. I'm long past wanting gifts especially since all the clearing out and simplifying of my life. Spending time with loved ones and a good meal shared in good spirits is my thing.
This year, family is distant in more than miles. But I have good friends, and have J's family being very gererous and welcoming. So all is well. There's lots to look forward to in the New Year. And I live where I've always wanted to be. I experience joy every day.
Great tree, Always!!!Morning all
Beautifully put Lori
Our tree
My wreath that kept falling off the front door and the stockings. We let the kids buy and fill the stockings
I like keeping our decorations up late too. At New Year's they haven't even collected a new layer of dust!
See my comment on Banana Christmas trees - IMO it just don't work for me. I'm a die-hard for the carols and gift giving, even though we don't do it now that Tip is grown up. We do send her and my mom $$$$ so they can buy gifts or it as they need. One year my older brother and exchanged cashier's checks for exactly the same amount. That ended gift buying for the brothers and sister.April, the city at this time of year is magical. Favorite memory of mine is skating with the tree decorated in Rockefeller center.
Lori, my favorite gift is our plane tickets to go see the kids/grandkids. Instead of a gift, that is our gift to each other. I pray someday that you will get to that point with your kids. I have to believe it will happen. Hang in there, this first year is the hardest. I'm glad you have loved ones around you
Always, beautiful
I'm still in love with my palm Christmas tree.This year there are quite a few burned out bulbs. Hubby has ordered a bag of replacements. I would rather deal with trying to fix the few lights than to go back to a traditional tree
Will see if I can get pictures later.
Used to say that too, now I say it about beer.
LOL
Morning y'all. Puppy kept me up all night as expected. She's pretty smart so I don't think it will take long to get the training down but I'm learning at the same time she is, haven't had a baby pup in at least 15 years. So we are bumbling through it together. She is awful cute so that helps make up for the clean up so far
And here's another multi-post, just to get caught up and save space.
Oh yeah! Andy Williams, I'd forgotten about him. Loved watching his shows with the family.
There were short goffer runs in between each of those posts. ....! Yes dear, coffee coming right up. ....! oh you wanted chili jam on your toast, not strawberry... ....! etc. etc. LOL
YES! NKC + Andy Williams = Christmas!
In other kitty news, my Maxwell just got officially diagnosed as diabetic. Grrrrr, what is it with me and diabetic kitties?
Oh yeah! Andy Williams, I'd forgotten about him. Loved watching his shows with the family.
Had to get in as many as I could before the frying pan came out...Chak is talking to himself again.
There were short goffer runs in between each of those posts. ....! Yes dear, coffee coming right up. ....! oh you wanted chili jam on your toast, not strawberry... ....! etc. etc. LOLA .357 comes in handy for ornery ones if the pepper spray don't take.
Last puppy we had must have been 15 years ago too. I had just started to get her trained when she got bit (I think) by something poisonous and passed at a 1 ½ years old. She was a pretty, powder grey, ridgeback too.
Ginger was her name and she looked exactly like this one...
The Thai Ridgeback is an ancient landrace of dog, recently established also as a standardized breed. The breed was formerly unknown outside of Thailand, but is gaining notice in the Western world. They are also known as a Mah Thai Lang Ahn (transliteration, dog Thai back readable) . Wikipedia
Hypoallergenic: No
Life span: 12 – 13 years
Higher classification: Dog
Origin: Thailand
Temperament: Protective, Loyal, Familial, Intelligent, Loving, Independent
Colors: Black, Red, Fawn, Brindle, Blue, White
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AwwwAnd here's another multi-post, just to get caught up and save space.
Oh yeah! Andy Williams, I'd forgotten about him. Loved watching his shows with the family.
Had to get in as many as I could before the frying pan came out...
A .357 comes in handy for ornery ones if the pepper spray don't take.
Last puppy we had must have been 15 years ago too. I had just started to get her trained when she got bit (I think) by something poisonous and passed at a 1 ½ years old. She was a pretty, powder grey, ridgeback too.
poor puppy
Best of Andy Williams Show
8 weeks. Couldn't get a crate til today so hopefully that will help sort things out, I've used a whole lot of paper towels lol. Yep I'm a glutton for punishment
Eleanor, I am sorry to hear this news. If I had to give my cat a shot, I'd be hurting more than her, that is a fact.In other kitty news, my Maxwell just got officially diagnosed as diabetic. Grrrrr, what is it with me and diabetic kitties?
That breed of dog caught my eye too, it has lovely qualities. But they are outrageously expensive.
Always, the crate is a blessing. I have used crates for dogs since about 1990 or so. Don't use it as a punishment. Give them treats in there. Let them think it is a good place to go. I taught my dog to go in mostly willingly. I throw a treat in, and say CRATE! She hops in there and grabs the treat. She comes back out, I do the same thing, over and over. (tiny bites, not big bones or anything) Then when she comes in for a nap, I have a treat waiting for her in there. Just a bite or two. She is still a happy camper. I tell her it is time to get her treat. I always switch up what might be in there too. She doesn't spend much time in there, but she sleeps good in it. She won't let me take a nap, unless she is in her crate. She wants to touch me with her nose, or lick me, if I try to take a nap, and she isn't in her crate.
Speaking of naps, I hope to get a wonderful nap today. I was up most of the night last night, with the terrible weather. The rain was about as expected. We didn't need it, and we are in pretty bad shape. But the wind here, now that got downright scary. It would be still, and then gust like crazy. You could hear it knocking stuff down outside. The cat was scared, and she started growling. She only does that when she thinks things are dangerous. Usually she growls, and then runs for cover. Smart cat! I've never had a cat that growled like a dog before. If you try to take away her live insect play thing that came in, she will growl at you too. Freaky.
Good late morning Army!
Baking choc chip cookies and filled bread rolls today. The bread and one batch of cookies are done. Chilling while the cookie dough chills.
Baking choc chip cookies and filled bread rolls today. The bread and one batch of cookies are done. Chilling while the cookie dough chills.
I think I have time to clean a couple tanks that need filling. Mama cleaned my desk and rearranged every thing, now I can't find stuff!
Man, I got no energy today! Not getting enough sleep the last few days then 6 hours last night and I wake up tired all day.
So I still can't get over seeing Christmas decorations when there are green leaves on the trees and flowers are blooming! Yesterday we drove about an hour away to Ventura Beach. Finally made it to this ocean - first time this trip. The breeze coming off the water was pretty strong and too cold for me to hang out there long. But it was lovely.
We mainly went to have clam chowder and fried seafood goodies at Andria's. Funky little place right on the marina. Their original fish n chips is angel shark, which freaked me out a little to be eating shark. Better than the other way around though, I s'pose. Not bad, but I'm still glad I ordered the fried clam strips.
Also fun was that we were in our friend's all electric car. It's a Toyota with a Tesla engine. Surprisingly powerful engine there!
We mainly went to have clam chowder and fried seafood goodies at Andria's. Funky little place right on the marina. Their original fish n chips is angel shark, which freaked me out a little to be eating shark. Better than the other way around though, I s'pose. Not bad, but I'm still glad I ordered the fried clam strips.
Also fun was that we were in our friend's all electric car. It's a Toyota with a Tesla engine. Surprisingly powerful engine there!
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