Home of Fish Lines, by Lila Fish
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENED AT THE FISH POND DECEMBER, 2003
December 16, 2003
It's been a busy time these past few days! First off, on the 9th we went down to Greensboro with the Wanderer's to the Barn Theater for lunch and a show. Had a great time, although I really didn't think the show was all that good. But everyone else seemed to really enjoy it, so it must have been ok.
Our annual Christmas Party was on the 12th and it was great. I made the hors d'oeuvres and desserts, and a few side dishes and Krogers cooked a Rosemary Honey Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes and Grilled Rustic Vegetables. The food was delicious! There were only 19 of us, and we set up card tables which was great, as we usually have to balance our dinners on our laps. So many of our friends have moved away, and I decided that rather than invite others, I would just stick with the regulars so that we would have room to sit down. We had our gift exchange and everyone seemed to have a great time. Well worth the time and effort it took to decorate, cook, etc.
Monday was our 'Neighbor's" Christmas Luncheon at Jamison's. We all brought food, and a gift to exchange. I brought a Christmas Bingo game to play. As each person went Bingo (well, it was really Comet,) they got to pick a present. I won a beautiful large, glass Christmas platter. We all had a great time. I volunteered to be co-president with Margaret next near. (Open mouth, insert foot!.) And I will teach two crafts. Guess I will have a busy year again.
This morning was Breakfast Club. A small group today - everyone has so much going on this time of the year. But we had a nice visit and those that attended received a small ornament from me. Tonight is Wine Tasting Club. It is our annual Champagne Tasting, led by Dave Talbott. As a surprise, I am going to give away a wreath made of wine corks. It will go to one of the ladies present - no charge for the raffle ticket, I'll just put all their names in a hat and draw one.
December 08, 2003
The snow is nearly gone and should be completely gone by Friday, thank goodness! Downstairs is decorated and I now can relax for a while. Today was our Bunko day and party. After a delicious pot luck luncheon, our Secret Pals were revealed as we opened their gifts. Very coincidental - I had Dolly and she had me! She gave me some beautiful disposable hand towels and a lovely holder for them. Just what I needed for the downstairs bathroom. Then we drew names for next year.
I called Sarah to see if she would like the old ornaments that used to decorate our tree in Greensboro. She said she would love to have them. I am so glad as they hold a lot of memories and I really wanted the grandkids to have them.
December 04, 2003
Woke up to the season's first snow, and got some nice pictures. Then it was off to Rocky Mount for my Flu shot and then to the dentist. He said there is nothing more we can do but wait for it to heal, so I guess I will just have to tough it out!.
Upstairs is now decorated. Tomorrow Linc will put up a small tree on the porch table, and I will decorate the downstairs. If I'm not careful, I just might be ready for the party!December 03, 2003
Back to the dentist, yesterday and he said I had a 'dry socket' and repacked the tooth. Unfortunately, it did not stay there, but worked its way out in only 3 hours. But in spite of the discomfort I did manage to finish all of the fresh Christmas arrangements that I wanted. Altogether I have made 4 for upstairs, 4 for downstairs and I did the 'grave blanket' that Gale always wants me to make each year. I used just about every speck of greenery that I had, so the one I usually make for her aunt will have to be artificial.
Today was our Newcomer's Christmas Luncheon at Water's Edge. The food was delicious, decorations lovely and company great! I wish I had brought my camera- some of the ladies on the board put on a skit that was hilarious. Some of the gals did take pictures and promised me copies to put on the Newcomer's page.
Tonight Linc goes bowling and I will make some appetizers to freeze for the party. It's getting closer-December 01,2003
Home again! We spent nearly a week in Ohio to celebrate Thanksgiving. I spent some time creating some fresh flower arrangements for the festivities. Dinner was at Chris and Carrie's new home. They have a wonderful dining room - big enough to have a series of tables put together in a long row and 17 of us sat down together at one long table. Our whole family was there, plus a few extras. Brian came in from California with Josh, Katie and her room mate (also Katie), were there, Carrie's mom and step-dad and brother Cassius were there and our Katie's friend, Dave, popped in before the festivities were over. We all contributed food so Carrie did not have the whole burden of feeding the crowd. Along with some sugar-free pies, my corn pudding was requested as always. Miss Mollie survived the trip, but it was tough convincing her that she couldn't sit on Linc's lap while he was driving. My lap just isn't good enough for her!
Now that we are home, I'm in a tizzy to get all my decorating done before the 12th. But had to interrupt my doings to go to the dentist this a.m. (I lived on Advil while we were in Ohio.) It turns out that the tooth I had pulled before we went developed a 'dry socket'. I just never seem to do anything the easy way! The dentist packed it and I will go back tomorrow morning and again Thursday afternoon.