12/28/2014

Weekly Update 12/28/2014

Thanks to everyone for all wonderful Christmas cards and greetings. It is great to be remembered, especially at this time of year. I appreciate every lovely reminder I received from those who I'm not able to say “Happy Holidays” to in person.

so many cards from many wonderful friends

 Monday, I had bought a ticket for the Dickens Victorian Christmas Walk in the historic area of Savannah. I did this walk last year and enjoyed it very much, so I wanted to do it again. Unfortunately, I was the only person signed up for Monday evening, and rain was in the forecast, so the walk was canceled. Next year I'll have to try again.

Tuesday Donna invited me, Dave and Lisa over for a tasty dinner and to play some games. Mostly, however, we sat around and chatted about Christmases from our pasts. Dave is interesting because he has lived all his life in UK, so he has different traditions and memories. But it was a lot of fun. And good food.

Wednesday, I decided to go to the Children's Service I'd heard about when I attended church last Sunday. That was a mistake. It was NOT a service for and by children; it was communion service that had a a brief appearance by and adult Mary & Joseph. That was disappointing, as I'd expected something very different. I walked out before the end of the service. It was raining steadily all day, so braving the wet weather for such a performance was not something I may try again. 

 

At least it gave me an opportunity to take a few more photos of some of the lights. As I headed toward home, I drove through the Ardsley Park area of Savannah. It wasn't quite dark yet, so the lights that were on were barely visible. And, also to be sure I didn't waste a venture out into the dreary afternoon storm, I stopped at the liquor store to get more peach schnapps. Oh, my! peach schnapps, orange juice and 7 up - looks like I've got breakfast ready for Christmas day. 

pretty wreathes and poinsettias 

 

Christmas Day began with me opening the packages that had arrived from Marcia & Ishy. I thought I had made it clear that I would NOT be exchanging gifts this year. After all, how many pralines or jars of peach jam do you need before they just aren't a treat any more? So, while I didn't ship any gifts, I was lucky enough to have a few surprises to open in the morning. Donna and I had been invited to Dave & Lisa's for a traditional Welsh holiday meal. It was wonderful! We spent the day eating, talking and playing games. This was the best Christmas I've had in a very long time. 

prawn cocktail

roast turkey with gravy, roasted root vegies and potatoes, sausages wrapped in bacon, dressing balls, brussel sprouts

brandy snap and mince pie

good friends, good times

 

Friday I was back into my schedule of DH. Since last week had been so quiet there, I was expecting more of the same. But it was incredibly crowded; in fact, we gave 3 tours each hour instead of the normal 2 because there were so many people. It made the afternoon go quickly.

Saturday I needed to open BC, but I was a little under the weather. Instead of continuing on my way to search for after-holiday sales, I just went back home to take a nap. I may get out to the Mall next week some time, but probably not. I have very few needs for more Christmas crap.

Sunday, I met Dave & Lisa at Coach's for my final NFL Sunday. I was not surprised that the Bills won, since this game meant nothing to either team, and Brady didn't play for the second half (and EJ didn't play at all - what's up with that?) I've eaten my last buffalo wings until next September, and can pack all the t-shirts away again. I should be pleased that the record this year was not as dismal as in the past several seasons, but I was really hoping the EJ would lead them to the play offs - the drought continues. Maybe next year.

And now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are behind me, I will be back to having nothing to write about and no pictures to post. I feel a influx of 1-page blogs coming beginning next week.

Happy New Year to all.