Home of Fish Lines, by Lila Fish
NOVEMBER 22,
2005
Last night Linc and I went to
the Ohio Theater and saw a beautiful production of "A Christmas
Carol". No matter how many times I have see it, this
was the best! Of course, I probably say that each time I have
seen It!
Today, after I fluffed it up a bit,
Linc put up the big wreath over the garage , and he also put the Snow-man
banner on the front of the house. I dressed the Goose in her
Holiday Finery and put the wreath on the front door! So at
least the outside of the house is nearly ready for Christmas. The
inside is another story! But Pon came today with her daughter
to clean, so tomorrow I'll go downstairs and begin making my fresh
arrangements.
Chris came today and fixed my computer,
so I can finally get on the Internet. I am so fortunate to
have such a smart Grandson! I also did some more work on Carrie's
Baby Blanket, and somehow the day is nearly gone!
My Christmas shopping is nearly completed, although
nothing is wrapped as yet, but now that my computer is fixed, I
guess I can concentrate on the important stuff - like decorating!
David tells me that he has ordered the Terducken and it will
be delivered here, and that his friends will be over next Saturday
for dinner, so that gives me a week to do the decorating! I
might make it!
NOVEMBER 22,
2005
We just came back from shopping. And
except for stocking stuffers for Rob and my gifts to Linc, I believe
I am finished! Sarah said she would take me out to buy Linc's
gifts, so I have nothing more to worry about. Linda
gave me candles and greens for the 3 fresh Christmas Arrangements
I want to make and I will begin to do them on Friday, I think. Hopefully,
we can begin to decorate for Christmas next week sometime, except
for the tree which will wait another week or so.
Yesterday,
Sarah and I went to the Flower Factory and we both got ribbon, while
I also purchased a case of Oasis (that should last me a few years
at the rate I'm going!) and some cute Snowmen to send to my old
club at the Lake for their annual Christmas Party.
Thursday
is Thanksgiving, and while we have already celebrated with the Family
and a huge turkey, Sarah, TJ and Rob will join us for a Prime
Rib dinner. Then on Christmas Eve, when everyone will
be here again, plus most of Carrie's family, we will have a
Ham!
Carrie's Baby Blanket is coming along. I am
nearly done with the second skein of yarn!
NOVEMBER 13,
2005
Yesterday was our Family
Thanksgiving and 12 of us gathered to celebrate. Katie came
in from Salt Lake City, Carol and Bert arrived from Lake Allegon,
Michigan, and Carol's Ex, Peter, came in from Mentor, Ohio.
Also attending were Rob, Chris and Carrie, David, Sarah and TJ,
and of course, Linc and myself. I won't go into
details as to what we ate, but rest assured, there was a ton of
food, all delicious,
with many welcome and yummy contributions from Carrie,
David, Katie, Sarah and Pete. We had tons of food and
lots of good fellowship! Both our guest room and Sun Porch were
occupied by family members, much to my great pleasure. And
we finalized ( I think) our plans for Christmas, and a Brunch in
honor of Carrie and Sarah.
Needless to say, today
I am exhausted, and my poor feet are absolutely in agony! But
I managed to do another few inches on Carrie's blanket.
NOVEMBER 11,
2005
We went to the lake last Friday, to a Memorial Service
for Joan Talbott, a very good friend. In fact, I told David
that I was glad we had moved, as I don't think I could have our
annual Christmas Party without Joan being there. I think we
have had them every year since we moved to the lake. It is
so sad to know that she is not with us any more. David had
e-mailed us about her condition almost every day. Even so,
I think she went very quickly--which was good for her, but an awful
shock for the rest of us.
But although our reason
for going to the lake was sad, we actually saw a lot of people whom
we hadn't seen for over a year, and I also stopped in at Bunko for
a few minutes and had a nice visit with a lot of my old buddies!
We stayed at Dot and Richard's, and Babe and Larry came over
for dinner on Sunday. It's always nice to stay with the Finger's
and we really had a nice visit.
It has been rather
hectic since we got home, as we are having the family over for an
early Thanksgiving, tomorrow, and so I have been busy doing
all that I can do ahead of time. Today I baked 1 mince, 1
blueberry and 2 pumpkin pies. (Carol's ex, Peter, will bring
an apple pie!) We discovered last year that by having an early Thanksgiving,
EVERYONE could make it! Katie will be in from Salt Lake City
and Carol and Bert will come down from Michigan. Unfortunately,
Brian (in California) will not be able to make it this year, and
we shall miss him. But he called today and said he would call again
tomorrow when the gang is all here. Actually, he wanted the
recipes for Cobbler and Spoon bread Casserole, which, of course
I was glad to share with him. I have the Orange Carrots,
two kinds of Stuffing and a Squash Casserole ready to be baked.
The cheese is all cut up and the berries washed for
the cheese and strawberry tray, and the Nuts are out. And
I just cleaned the Turkey, so he is ready to stuff!!
Chris
is sick! (He'd better be well enough to come to dinner, tomorrow!)
so Carrie stayed home to nurse him, and Sarah and TJ went
to a concert, thus, Family Night this week consisted of Linc and
myself, Rob and David. It being a small group, we took
them out to eat at Max and Erma's for a pleasant change of scenery.
I finally got Carrie's baby blanket started and have
about 2 inches done. Now we are awaiting the arrival of Carol
and Bert, who should be here in a little while. They had to
stop near Cleveland to visit Bert's mom, who has fallen and broken
her hip. We wish her well! She has not had a good year,
that's for sure!
NOVEMBER 2,2005
Tonight was Family Night, here, and per David's request,
we had Chicken Fajitas. I had a ton of chicken and veggies,
and have nothing left except some onions, which we froze for later
use. I think everyone took something home, which is good! I
also baked a Raspberry Cobbler, which was well received, and also
pretty much disappeared! I do enjoy feeding them all, and
having them take the leftovers home with them.
I
even got rid of some of the Halloween Candy. I really thought we
might have some costumed characters on Halloween, so
I wrapped Candy Kisses in yellow and black napkins, turned on the
outside lights--and waited--and waited some more. No one came!
What a disappointment!
Sarah brought
over the wool she had picked up for me, so I can now begin on Carrie's
Baby Blanket.
Katie called from Salt Lake City,
tonight, and I guess we must have talked for over a 1/2 hour. She
sounds very happy, traveling in her job, and fixing up her "new"
old house. It will be good to see her this month at our Thanksgiving
Celebration.
I guess the only other "news"
item is that Molly broke her pretty red collar, so we will have
to get her a new one tomorrow.
And Carrie, we missed
you tonight and hope you are feeling better
.
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