A longer update will have to be postponed. We're in the middle of a blizzard; the power is intermittent. We're on 2 generators but computer use is limited to a very few minutees for the time being.
So this is a reminder: Hanukah just started; we're using a new menorah someone gave me; it's beeeeeuuuuuutiful! Christmas is this week, HURRAY! and..... are you sitting?
RUN AMOK WEEK starts Friday!
Oh Joy!
I have delicious plans to keep the giant squid less than calm... uh... I mean on his toes. Well... it's not easy to have a house full of company during this very special once-a-year week. And we're not even at home; we're at David's house in the San Juans. But I'm female - ergo - I'm resourceful.
I shared my plans with Glory and Vi who - naturally - thought there were some dadgum good ideas they needed to imitate. Poor Max, mostly confined to bed, won't be able to chase them. I think he'll be tickled though - Vi and Glory are beautiful women with a really naughty streak.
About our blizzard. Very rude of Mother Nature to do this to us. Blizzards are supposed to happen in North Dakota and Minnesota, maybe a mild one in Nebraska. Here in the mild temps of Washington state, it's against the law to dump more than 4 inches of snow in a 24-hour period except on very special occasions, like Sadie Hawkins Day.
I bundled up and sneaked onto the back deck to let the dogs out. Wowzers! It was mostly a whiteout but I noticed the Pacific winds were blowing huge waves up in the air and the water churned as those waves became incoming tide. A hugely awesome sight; I ran back into the house to get my camera.
Pretend there are sirens here: The giant squid caught me, growled some nonsense about the weather... coughing, sneezing, hateful green medicine, toasted buns (mine) etc.
I retaliated with no peachy things, no me, (not sure which should be listed first), cooks on strike and dogs in his bed.
The Neanderthal SWATTED me! But he did go out on the deck to capture those waves.
Later, Vi gave me a chunk of coal to put in his stocking. "Why do you have a chunk of coal with you?" I asked. She arched a brow. Okay, not asking any more questions. I feel certain this is something I don't need to know.
There were more swats when Cowboy came back into the house. I may have to revise my plans for Run Amok Week. He deserves the really naughty stuff.
Happy Holidays, my friends. Wishing you much joy and delightful memories for the New Year.
~Sar~
5 comments:
Sar you and your family have been in my thought for months now. I cared for my parents as they got older and needed more care as your dear Max does now. It was a hard time and and wonderful time. When it finally came their time to go I never felt any guilt about what I could have or should have done. Being with them when they needed me did as much for me as it did for them.
You holiday plans (to drive Cowboy nuts) sounds perfect! You would not be a good wife if you let him get bored! As for Vi, she must know Santa personally.
We in the south are still waiting on our snow. Small amounts will be fine however. Have a wonderful holiday season!!
Hugs,
PK
Dear Sar, you don't change< I'm pleased to say.
Run amok week sounds fabulous and you have extra troops.
I don't really think that you could deny Cowboy for long, you love each other too much.
Have a wonderful holy holiday season both of you.
Love and warm hugs.
Paul. (zealous voyeur)
Hi Sar,
Be careful while you're running amok. With the weather you're having there, looks like you won't be running outside. Have a wonderful Christmas for you and all your love ones. I will email you and tell you more what's going on in my life.
I'd love to see those pictures of the waves, I'll bet they are beautiful.
hugs, Marie
Hi Sar & Cowboy:
I just found your blog thru PK's blog. I am really enjoying it. It looks as if you celebrate both Christmas & Hannukah as we do in our home. I look forward to spending more time reading your posts. I am new to blogging, I just started mine in December. My husband and I just embarked on this new journey together and it has changed our lives so much in the past few weeks.
Have a wonderful New Year Hopefully we are full power now and won't need your generators.
Take care,
Andrades Girl
Sar/ It is good to hear from you. I haven' been able to post here till now. Have a good time and keep cowboy on his toes.
Jean
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