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This makes me smile.
Good Saturday afternoon, my Christmas friends!
I had Jacob in Statesboro (about 30 miles from here) at 7AM to setup for his 8AM gig. It was a fun-run to raise money for a children's hospital. They did a great job.
Then Nancy & Elizabeth met us to go to my niece's wedding at 10:30AM. Quick wedding, good buffet!
Then I came home, poured more chemicals in the pool, and got on the lawn mower. The humidity is still pumping, so I was sweaty and dirty after mowing the lawn. Boy, did that shower feel great!
Now I'm thinking about putting a (turkey) hotdog on the grill. It's pretty good with some mustard and some homemade pear relish.
I hope y'all have a great evening! cheesy
I had Jacob in Statesboro (about 30 miles from here) at 7AM to setup for his 8AM gig. It was a fun-run to raise money for a children's hospital. They did a great job.
Then Nancy & Elizabeth met us to go to my niece's wedding at 10:30AM. Quick wedding, good buffet!
Then I came home, poured more chemicals in the pool, and got on the lawn mower. The humidity is still pumping, so I was sweaty and dirty after mowing the lawn. Boy, did that shower feel great!
Now I'm thinking about putting a (turkey) hotdog on the grill. It's pretty good with some mustard and some homemade pear relish.
I hope y'all have a great evening! cheesy
A cold and rainy one here today in North Jersey! Went to the local high school football team's season opener, and after three straight state championships, the 35-7 loss was a bit of a disappointment. Here's to next week!
Anyway, tonight looks to be the first night we'll turn the heat in our house on since last March or April, with a low of 50. Tomorrow looks even worse, with the high not even reaching 70 and the low at 45!
Anyway, tonight looks to be the first night we'll turn the heat in our house on since last March or April, with a low of 50. Tomorrow looks even worse, with the high not even reaching 70 and the low at 45!
Sound like a great day!
Enjoy your evening, friend!!
xx
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Good evening, friends!!
Have a wonderful night!!
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Have a wonderful night!!
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Sounds like a busy but fun day!!!! Hope you enjoy that turkey dog and the rest of your evening!!!!
Stay warm!!! Good luck to your high school team next week!!!
Good Evening, Buddy!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful time with your sister!!!!!
xx
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Thanks, I am doing better this evening!!!! Still coughing but it's not as painful as it was.
xx
Good evening, everyone!
Kim and I's trip to Tinsetown turned into quite the adventure. We ended up doing groceries and picking up some things for Simon the cat. We actually left at one and didn't return until around 4:30. Plenty of running around!
In terms of Tinseltown's grand expansion opening, the weather wasn't too cooperative. They had four mighty fine Christmas Carollers. Unfortunately, the cold rain and wind forced them inside, but they moved around the store and brightened the store with their merry voices. "Away in a Manger" sounded beautiful. They certainly heightened the Christmas atmosphere for all the customers. Moreover, there was also an employee dressed in Victoria era garments. She appeared as if she walked out of the world of Dickens himself.
Despite hoping to have the expansion fully prepared for this occasion, the employers were still hard at work putting the finishing touches on the new section. This led me to only be able to take about a dozen photos, which I will keep in my cannon until the debut of the legendary Christmas Blossoms thread, which I estimate will be debuted by Crown in under two weeks.
Still, there were plenty of beautiful new items throughout the store. Kim and I were very impressed. Finally, they have enough space to open it up and display everything... and there is still more coming in, apparently. The owner said that they were supposed to get another five shipments in August, but it won't be coming until October! Darn... It looks as if I will have to return there next month!!
Overall, Kim and I had another fun visit to Tinseltown. It's such a friendly store. They treat us, and all their customers, very well. Oh, and they also had delicious ginger bread cookies for everyone! Yet another thing that really made me ready for the Season!
Thankfully, we didn't leave empty-handed - we never do. I purchased a beautiful old style street post lamp. We wanted two, but they only had one left. Good thing they are getting more in soon! I also purchased a fantastic "Santa's Magical Key." They have a bunch that have just come in. I missed out last year, so I am glad to have found it again for this Season! Kim purchased a nice Christmas moustache mug. I'll take pictures later... She collects mugs. As soon as she saw it, I knew she would be bringing it home. In terms of Christmas stuff, she purchased a beautiful Bree Cheese knee that says "BELIEVE." She also bought a nice wooden "TRICK OR TREAT" sign for Halloween. We'll have to take some photos of these shortly!
Well, it was a great day in Ottawa, despite the weather. Now, I think we're going to take it easy tonight and enjoy a movie (or two). Right now, we are watching The Book Thief on Netflix. Hopefully we can put on a Christmas movie next!!
Enjoy your Saturday evening everyone!
Kim and I's trip to Tinsetown turned into quite the adventure. We ended up doing groceries and picking up some things for Simon the cat. We actually left at one and didn't return until around 4:30. Plenty of running around!
In terms of Tinseltown's grand expansion opening, the weather wasn't too cooperative. They had four mighty fine Christmas Carollers. Unfortunately, the cold rain and wind forced them inside, but they moved around the store and brightened the store with their merry voices. "Away in a Manger" sounded beautiful. They certainly heightened the Christmas atmosphere for all the customers. Moreover, there was also an employee dressed in Victoria era garments. She appeared as if she walked out of the world of Dickens himself.
Despite hoping to have the expansion fully prepared for this occasion, the employers were still hard at work putting the finishing touches on the new section. This led me to only be able to take about a dozen photos, which I will keep in my cannon until the debut of the legendary Christmas Blossoms thread, which I estimate will be debuted by Crown in under two weeks.
Still, there were plenty of beautiful new items throughout the store. Kim and I were very impressed. Finally, they have enough space to open it up and display everything... and there is still more coming in, apparently. The owner said that they were supposed to get another five shipments in August, but it won't be coming until October! Darn... It looks as if I will have to return there next month!!
Overall, Kim and I had another fun visit to Tinseltown. It's such a friendly store. They treat us, and all their customers, very well. Oh, and they also had delicious ginger bread cookies for everyone! Yet another thing that really made me ready for the Season!
Thankfully, we didn't leave empty-handed - we never do. I purchased a beautiful old style street post lamp. We wanted two, but they only had one left. Good thing they are getting more in soon! I also purchased a fantastic "Santa's Magical Key." They have a bunch that have just come in. I missed out last year, so I am glad to have found it again for this Season! Kim purchased a nice Christmas moustache mug. I'll take pictures later... She collects mugs. As soon as she saw it, I knew she would be bringing it home. In terms of Christmas stuff, she purchased a beautiful Bree Cheese knee that says "BELIEVE." She also bought a nice wooden "TRICK OR TREAT" sign for Halloween. We'll have to take some photos of these shortly!
Well, it was a great day in Ottawa, despite the weather. Now, I think we're going to take it easy tonight and enjoy a movie (or two). Right now, we are watching The Book Thief on Netflix. Hopefully we can put on a Christmas movie next!!
Enjoy your Saturday evening everyone!
made582
MMC's Ambassador to the North Pole
MMC Lifer
MMC Donor
Christmas Crew
Louann Jeffries Award
Santa's Elf
Kringle Radio DJ
Good evening, everyone!
Kim and I's trip to Tinsetown turned into quite the adventure. We ended up doing groceries and picking up some things for Simon the cat. We actually left at one and didn't return until around 4:30. Plenty of running around!
In terms of Tinseltown's grand expansion opening, the weather wasn't too cooperative. They had four mighty fine Christmas Carollers. Unfortunately, the cold rain and wind forced them inside, but they moved around the store and brightened the store with their merry voices. "Away in a Manger" sounded beautiful. They certainly heightened the Christmas atmosphere for all the customers. Moreover, there was also an employee dressed in Victoria era garments. She appeared as if she walked out of the world of Dickens himself.
Despite hoping to have the expansion fully prepared for this occasion, the employers were still hard at work putting the finishing touches on the new section. This led me to only be able to take about a dozen photos, which I will keep in my cannon until the debut of the legendary Christmas Blossoms thread, which I estimate will be debuted by Crown in under two weeks.
Still, there were plenty of beautiful new items throughout the store. Kim and I were very impressed. Finally, they have enough space to open it up and display everything... and there is still more coming in, apparently. The owner said that they were supposed to get another five shipments in August, but it won't be coming until October! Darn... It looks as if I will have to return there next month!!
Overall, Kim and I had another fun visit to Tinseltown. It's such a friendly store. They treat us, and all their customers, very well. Oh, and they also had delicious ginger bread cookies for everyone! Yet another thing that really made me ready for the Season!
Thankfully, we didn't leave empty-handed - we never do. I purchased a beautiful old style street post lamp. We wanted two, but they only had one left. Good thing they are getting more in soon! I also purchased a fantastic "Santa's Magical Key." They have a bunch that have just come in. I missed out last year, so I am glad to have found it again for this Season! Kim purchased a nice Christmas moustache mug. I'll take pictures later... She collects mugs. As soon as she saw it, I knew she would be bringing it home. In terms of Christmas stuff, she purchased a beautiful Bree Cheese knee that says "BELIEVE." She also bought a nice wooden "TRICK OR TREAT" sign for Halloween. We'll have to take some photos of these shortly!
Well, it was a great day in Ottawa, despite the weather. Now, I think we're going to take it easy tonight and enjoy a movie (or two). Right now, we are watching The Book Thief on Netflix. Hopefully we can put on a Christmas movie next!!
Enjoy your Saturday evening everyone!
Sounds like a magical afternoon!!!! Can't wait to see the pics!!!
Enjoy the movies!!!!
Fall is on it's way PEOPLE!!!!!!
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Yes, my dear friends....FALL is on it's way, some of the trees, especially some of the "Sugar Maples" are turning to their lovely crimson Red. Other's are turning to a brilliant yellow, some orange starting to burst forth, but still plenty of green!
It's been rainy and rather "coolish" here today, wore a cotton tuque today, pastel lime green actually, with long pants.....oh well I'm excited though!
I say my first "Holiday decorations" yesterday at Michaels Arts & Crafts here in Montreal, the fall colour decorations are just a blazin' and getin me in the mood for the "Season"......come October I will be in my own NEW digs.....and I'm lookin forward to it......OY!!!!!
So you all have a wonderful evening, and a great day tomorrow. I will be preparing the "Butternut Squash, Apple soup with Curry Masala" tomorrow" for the dinner party on the 20th of Sept. I need to prepare for 18 persons! This soup freezes wonderfully and will be fresh for the dinner.
"If" you're interested here's the menu for the dinner party!
Appetizers
STuffed Mushrooms w/goat cheese, red pepper, cilantro, finely chopped hazelnuts, sea salt, cracked pepper and freshly grated Romano Parmigiano.
Belgian Endive w/Pesto, sundried tomatoes, caramelized Pecans with Chili pepper, garnished with Red Seedless Grapes.
Bouchees Parmentier Au Fromage (Potato Cheese Sticks, Julia Child recipe) pureed potato and grated Swill Sheese, sea salt, and cracked pepper, with fresh chopped basil.
Dinner Menu
Butternut Squah & Apple Soup w/butternut squash, MacIntosh apples, unpasteurized Apple cider, yellow onions, curry Masala, sea salt,cracked pepperm, garnished with freshly chopped apple and Roasted fresh ginger strips.
Coq au Vin w/grain fed sauteed chicken, flambeed with Cognac, full bodied Chianti wine, brown-braised pearl onions, sauteed mushrooms with green onion, mashed garlic, tomato paste, beef bouillon, thyme, sea salt, cracked pepper, garnished with fresh parsley.
Wild Rice Pilaf w/toasted almonds and Pomegranate with fresh basil.
Mediterranean Snow Peas w/ steamed snow peas with a drizzling of Hazelnut oil, garnished with marinated Mediterranean Red Peppers with Italian seasonings, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and cracked pepper.
Dessert
Victorian Styled Poached Pears w/Grand Marnier, lemon, butter, Vanilla bean and Cinnamon glaze, garnished with a sprig of fresh Mint.
Wine choices for the evening
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
&
Saint-Emillion Bordeaux
Now, "if" that does not make your mouth water.......there is NO hope for you whatsoever.....so don't go raining on my parade!!!!!
Ooops......I hear a song coming on!
LOL!!!!!
Take care everyone......and to one and all a good night!
Later.......:roll:
:Yes, my dear friends....FALL is on it's way, some of the trees, especially some of the "Sugar Maples" are turning to their lovely crimson Red. Other's are turning to a brilliant yellow, some orange starting to burst forth, but still plenty of green!
It's been rainy and rather "coolish" here today, wore a cotton tuque today, pastel lime green actually, with long pants.....oh well I'm excited though!
I say my first "Holiday decorations" yesterday at Michaels Arts & Crafts here in Montreal, the fall colour decorations are just a blazin' and getin me in the mood for the "Season"......come October I will be in my own NEW digs.....and I'm lookin forward to it......OY!!!!!
So you all have a wonderful evening, and a great day tomorrow. I will be preparing the "Butternut Squash, Apple soup with Curry Masala" tomorrow" for the dinner party on the 20th of Sept. I need to prepare for 18 persons! This soup freezes wonderfully and will be fresh for the dinner.
"If" you're interested here's the menu for the dinner party!
Appetizers
STuffed Mushrooms w/goat cheese, red pepper, cilantro, finely chopped hazelnuts, sea salt, cracked pepper and freshly grated Romano Parmigiano.
Belgian Endive w/Pesto, sundried tomatoes, caramelized Pecans with Chili pepper, garnished with Red Seedless Grapes.
Bouchees Parmentier Au Fromage (Potato Cheese Sticks, Julia Child recipe) pureed potato and grated Swill Sheese, sea salt, and cracked pepper, with fresh chopped basil.
Dinner Menu
Butternut Squah & Apple Soup w/butternut squash, MacIntosh apples, unpasteurized Apple cider, yellow onions, curry Masala, sea salt,cracked pepperm, garnished with freshly chopped apple and Roasted fresh ginger strips.
Coq au Vin w/grain fed sauteed chicken, flambeed with Cognac, full bodied Chianti wine, brown-braised pearl onions, sauteed mushrooms with green onion, mashed garlic, tomato paste, beef bouillon, thyme, sea salt, cracked pepper, garnished with fresh parsley.
Wild Rice Pilaf w/toasted almonds and Pomegranate with fresh basil.
Mediterranean Snow Peas w/ steamed snow peas with a drizzling of Hazelnut oil, garnished with marinated Mediterranean Red Peppers with Italian seasonings, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and cracked pepper.
Dessert
Victorian Styled Poached Pears w/Grand Marnier, lemon, butter, Vanilla bean and Cinnamon glaze, garnished with a sprig of fresh Mint.
Wine choices for the evening
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
&
Saint-Emillion Bordeaux
Now, "if" that does not make your mouth water.......there is NO hope for you whatsoever.....so don't go raining on my parade!!!!!
Ooops......I hear a song coming on!
LOL!!!!!
Take care everyone......and to one and all a good night!
Later.......:roll:
Ahhhhh.......FALL.....and all of it's glorious colours!!!!!1Good evening, friends!!
Have a wonderful night!!
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You "Snowflake22" have some of the most beautiful pictures......I thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend with your husband.......and the little dog of course!!!!!!
Later......
Goodnight, MMC!
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I want to go full Griswold like that!
made582
MMC's Ambassador to the North Pole
MMC Lifer
MMC Donor
Christmas Crew
Louann Jeffries Award
Santa's Elf
Kringle Radio DJ
Yes, my dear friends....FALL is on it's way, some of the trees, especially some of the "Sugar Maples" are turning to their lovely crimson Red. Other's are turning to a brilliant yellow, some orange starting to burst forth, but still plenty of green!
It's been rainy and rather "coolish" here today, wore a cotton tuque today, pastel lime green actually, with long pants.....oh well I'm excited though!
I say my first "Holiday decorations" yesterday at Michaels Arts & Crafts here in Montreal, the fall colour decorations are just a blazin' and getin me in the mood for the "Season"......come October I will be in my own NEW digs.....and I'm lookin forward to it......OY!!!!!
So you all have a wonderful evening, and a great day tomorrow. I will be preparing the "Butternut Squash, Apple soup with Curry Masala" tomorrow" for the dinner party on the 20th of Sept. I need to prepare for 18 persons! This soup freezes wonderfully and will be fresh for the dinner.
"If" you're interested here's the menu for the dinner party!
Appetizers
STuffed Mushrooms w/goat cheese, red pepper, cilantro, finely chopped hazelnuts, sea salt, cracked pepper and freshly grated Romano Parmigiano.
Belgian Endive w/Pesto, sundried tomatoes, caramelized Pecans with Chili pepper, garnished with Red Seedless Grapes.
Bouchees Parmentier Au Fromage (Potato Cheese Sticks, Julia Child recipe) pureed potato and grated Swill Sheese, sea salt, and cracked pepper, with fresh chopped basil.
Dinner Menu
Butternut Squah & Apple Soup w/butternut squash, MacIntosh apples, unpasteurized Apple cider, yellow onions, curry Masala, sea salt,cracked pepperm, garnished with freshly chopped apple and Roasted fresh ginger strips.
Coq au Vin w/grain fed sauteed chicken, flambeed with Cognac, full bodied Chianti wine, brown-braised pearl onions, sauteed mushrooms with green onion, mashed garlic, tomato paste, beef bouillon, thyme, sea salt, cracked pepper, garnished with fresh parsley.
Wild Rice Pilaf w/toasted almonds and Pomegranate with fresh basil.
Mediterranean Snow Peas w/ steamed snow peas with a drizzling of Hazelnut oil, garnished with marinated Mediterranean Red Peppers with Italian seasonings, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and cracked pepper.
Dessert
Victorian Styled Poached Pears w/Grand Marnier, lemon, butter, Vanilla bean and Cinnamon glaze, garnished with a sprig of fresh Mint.
Wine choices for the evening
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
&
Saint-Emillion Bordeaux
Now, "if" that does not make your mouth water.......there is NO hope for you whatsoever.....so don't go raining on my parade!!!!!
Ooops......I hear a song coming on!
LOL!!!!!
Take care everyone......and to one and all a good night!
Later.......:roll:
Umm, yum!!!!!!
Hope all goes well with the party!!!!!
Goodnight, Joyfully Yours!!!!!
I am glad EA had a good birthday party, Happy early birthday to her.
What a glorious picture.....thanks for sharing......!
Later......
Have a good night!
Crown 84
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MMC Lifer
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Christmas Crew
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Good evening, everyone!
Kim and I's trip to Tinsetown turned into quite the adventure. We ended up doing groceries and picking up some things for Simon the cat. We actually left at one and didn't return until around 4:30. Plenty of running around!
In terms of Tinseltown's grand expansion opening, the weather wasn't too cooperative. They had four mighty fine Christmas Carollers. Unfortunately, the cold rain and wind forced them inside, but they moved around the store and brightened the store with their merry voices. "Away in a Manger" sounded beautiful. They certainly heightened the Christmas atmosphere for all the customers. Moreover, there was also an employee dressed in Victoria era garments. She appeared as if she walked out of the world of Dickens himself.
Despite hoping to have the expansion fully prepared for this occasion, the employers were still hard at work putting the finishing touches on the new section. This led me to only be able to take about a dozen photos, which I will keep in my cannon until the debut of the legendary Christmas Blossoms thread, which I estimate will be debuted by Crown in under two weeks.
Still, there were plenty of beautiful new items throughout the store. Kim and I were very impressed. Finally, they have enough space to open it up and display everything... and there is still more coming in, apparently. The owner said that they were supposed to get another five shipments in August, but it won't be coming until October! Darn... It looks as if I will have to return there next month!!
Overall, Kim and I had another fun visit to Tinseltown. It's such a friendly store. They treat us, and all their customers, very well. Oh, and they also had delicious ginger bread cookies for everyone! Yet another thing that really made me ready for the Season!
Thankfully, we didn't leave empty-handed - we never do. I purchased a beautiful old style street post lamp. We wanted two, but they only had one left. Good thing they are getting more in soon! I also purchased a fantastic "Santa's Magical Key." They have a bunch that have just come in. I missed out last year, so I am glad to have found it again for this Season! Kim purchased a nice Christmas moustache mug. I'll take pictures later... She collects mugs. As soon as she saw it, I knew she would be bringing it home. In terms of Christmas stuff, she purchased a beautiful Bree Cheese knee that says "BELIEVE." She also bought a nice wooden "TRICK OR TREAT" sign for Halloween. We'll have to take some photos of these shortly!
Well, it was a great day in Ottawa, despite the weather. Now, I think we're going to take it easy tonight and enjoy a movie (or two). Right now, we are watching The Book Thief on Netflix. Hopefully we can put on a Christmas movie next!!
Enjoy your Saturday evening everyone!
Sounds like a phenomenal time!
Can't wait to see your photos [emoji319]
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