Guess which category Sar fits into.
Cowboy here. Had a wild windstorm hit the area and we lost electricity over a week ago. Expecting it back around Christmas day. I'm posting this from my office at the base so no one thinks Sar is ignoring your emails, etc.
We have a gas stovetop so Sar has made stews and chowders and chili and other warm foods to keep us comfortable. Our young friend Patrick is staying with us along with his mother. They're more comfortable in our home where we have a fireplace blazing than in their house that is currently without heat. Most of the western part of our state has been without power. David just returned from England and is also with us. He lives in the San Juans where power is not expected back till after Christmas.
Sar *ordered* him to order a marine unit to check on our neighbors to make sure all had adequate heat and food. She also has them delivering stew and chili to those caught without food. Grocery stores are just now reopening so that won't be a problem for long.
Our neighbor, Mr. Patterson - who watches Sar dance-- is also with us. He just celebrated his 98th birthday and is quite fragile. Sar dotes on him and the old guy really loves all that attention.
The imp is too busy for her normal mischief but she assures me she'll make up for it after Christmas. I believe her. In the meantime, she's not eating much, not sleeping enough and in general, making me crazy. The occasional swat barely slows her momentum. I may have to live up to my reputation as a barbaric Neanderthal and get to the seat of the problem.
Both of us wish you a happy holiday season and a New Year filled with the promise of peace.
Cowboy
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Thank goodness the stove is gas, or how could Sar cook up 3000 dishes for one holiday dinner!
I am sorry this has happened, but it sounds like the neighbors certainly have something to be thankful for, you guys are great!
Sar will make up for it after Christmas. You've heard of run AMOK week haven't you?
Please after you warm her seat, ask her to add the peach cobbler recipe. As a Georgia Peach myself, I can't wait to see her recipe.
Merry Christmas to you both, and hope the power is on soon!
Huggs
Theresa
Hi Sar and Cowboy,
You sound like pioneers, braving the hardships of winter. I live in Oklahoma, as you know Sar. We don't have storms as bad as you do. Seems like you have had your share this seasons already. We have one or two ice storms a year and have had several iches of snow. That should last us for the next few years. LOL. If the power went off here, I'd be tough out of luck. Everything in my home is eletricity.
Well, you two great people have a wonderful Christmas. I hope you have enough firewood to see you through this winter storm.
Merry Christmas!
Marie
Thanks for post Cowboy, as Theresa says, you guys are great.
Angels come in all shapes and sizes, "be an angel, do random acts of kindness".
Have a wonderful holiday, you both deserve it.
Warm hugs,
Paul. aka (zealous voyeur)
Awww can't you just neanderthal by holding her still in your arms until she sleeps and recoups? You guys are good people and so good you share your life. When the hurricane hit here thats when you knew who were the good ones and what we ourselves were made of...sharing and taking care of others.
(pssst...get a good generator! We haven't had a hurricane since we bought ours! LOLOL)
~shay~
Awwww Cowboy, as usual, your wonderful wife has come through again!!! Who else but Sar could amass the Troops and make sure the entire neighborhood was fixed up and in good cheer for the Holidays.
Tell her that I tried the cookie and the fudge and even I kinda/sorta got it right! (Does a happy dance here.)
I wish you all the warmest of Holidays, with all the wonderful laughter and warm smiles and all the love that your hearts can hold.
hugs,
Valerie
Y'all are perfect examples of the true spirit of Christmas! Opening your home and sharing your food is too cool. Happy Holidays.
It seems as if you and Sar know the true meaning of Christmas and have provided it for others for days now! I really think you guys are great and I also think Sar deserves additional time on RUN AMOK week, it should be extended at least the number of days that she has been feeding all the neighboros!
Big Hugs and Merry Christmas!
Elis
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