Let it snow...

And so it is.  Light flurries are gently falling outside, and I am watching the wind swirl around those first beginnings on the rooftop of the carport.  I don't think we'll have much accumulation, but we are in for a very cold week ahead.  Brr...

Please join me in wishing Sarge a very happy birthday today, and have a piece of cake with me.  That Sarge is a mighty special fella.

Stay warm, and enjoy your Sunday, y'all!

Sistas, food, friends, wine…

First, our local BSP chapter is hosting the annual NE Georgia Council Christmas luncheon today at a local restaurant.  We expect around 60 sistas to attend.  We are a loud, loving group.  And talkative.  Some of these gals we only see once or twice a year, so we have lots of catching up to do.  And hugging.  You might want to avoid Young Harris, if you are seeking a  peaceful, quiet lunch. 

And later is the annual Advent Wine Tasting event, women only, mostly from our parish, but others are also included.  Everyone brings a bottle of ‘cheap’ wine for a fun tasting and rating.  And lots of good food.

Make the most of your Saturday.  Wish you were here!

 

 

Friday stuff

This is the way Scooter acted after his nap here yesterday, poor guy.  He has big brother’s fever.   Big brother is now better.  Macey has also been feverish this week, and now Haley has it.  Sheesh.  No strep or flu, but ‘bugs’ are definitely going around.  I am washing my hands a bazillion times a day.  Germs, begone!

Project galore around here—Christmas list checking, decorations (not doing a lot this year), gift making—the list is LONG. 

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet (I know smart Empress Bee already has finished hers.)?

And a major cold front is moving our way.

Please send hot chocolate instead!

Frosty morning in Paradise

It is 25 outside. Florida is 28 days away. Yikes! Brrr...

December. Already?

Yes, it is…and we had a few snow flurries here at the house this morning.  December arrived with a chilly blast, y’all!  The mountains are all coated with that white stuff, but we only had ice on the deck, thanks to yesterday’s rain.  At least the sun is out and the ice has now melted.

Brrr…29 days until we leave for Florida!

Rut roh

So now I have a snaggle toothed redneck laptop. What next?!

Update...what the heck happened to the rest of my message???  This was my first iPhone post.  Note to self:  scale down the photo when I have a message with it.  Sigh.  The learning curve with both the laptop AND the new phone. 

Anyway, Dell Dude got the new hard drive installed yesterday, and in the process his big fingers knocked off the F4 button, so he'll be back to fix it.  And anything else that needs fixin.  My BFF in India will be calling me at 2:30 today to finish setting it up and to make sure this hd works.  If it doesn't, Dell gets to send me a whole new computer.  Period.  I'm not installing any more software until I know everything works properly.  The end.  I'm tired of this story.

On a happy note, two girly deer were in the front yard for a few minutes just now, enjoying breakfast.  I tried a quick phone photo of one of the girls, but then they were gone.  Lo and behold, I just looked up and a 4-6 point buck was walking across the driveway!  No photo op as he didn't stay around long, especially when granddog got wind of him, bless his little heart.  Sit. Stay.

That's life in rainy Paradise on the last day in November.  Where'd the year go?!

I feel like a redneck...

The kids and BFF Joy came over last night to help us get rid of some leftovers.  So how come my two refrigerators are still full?  Sheesh.

I boiled the turkey carcass yesterday afternoon and made a batch of yummy smelling soup for today, but then realized--where am I gonna put this big pot?  There is no room in the either fridge.

The light in my brain turned on--I know!  I checked the thermometer and it showed it was 36 outside, so I put the pot on the back deck.  Boy, do I feel like a redneck, using the outside as an open fridge, but I am living in Mayberry, right?  This is redneck country!

Missy decided to play it safe and kept out of the way of the wild Indians last night.  Smart girl that Missy is.  She is enjoying her new perch.

It's a new week.  Enjoy your Monday, y'all!