A grey overcast replaced the dawn this morning. Two calls from my daughters in Maine confirmed a white Christmas had arrived in York and Cumberland counties. Grandchilden alive with the spirit of the holidays. Legos and Pokemon ruled their day.
Ms. Sheepdog and I exchanged gifts in front of the fire while looking out on the lake. We laughed as she unwrapped the snowshoe poles and I opined, "I have guaranteed a snow free winter by getting you these."
I was awestruck by her gift. A complete updating of my hybrid bike with new tires, new seat and tuneup. I will now have to use it. Which I both need and want to do.
My sister-in-law called for advice on cooking a rib roast. Cook 20 minutes a pound and at 325 degrees.
The most we will do this day is take a walk in Roosevelt Forest with the dogs, and just hang out in front of the fire.
Life is good. We have each other and we have our health. I wish that you have a wonderful day and year ahead. This is a good time to take stock and appreciate what we have and the value it brings you.
Be gentle with yourself and with others today.
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Your plans sound wonderfully relaxing. I hope you enjoy the day.
You have your priorities straight, Sheepie. And a fireplace, too. Pretty good.
We are lolling around until the big dinner at Son's house...how nice to just sit and read new books : )
Life is good. No worries today.
Merry Christmas!
Joan H. -- This was a real stress free day.
John -- I don't know if the guarantee will work or not.
Linda -- Hugs to you.
Abrawang -- thanks.
Patrick -- you're welcome.
bike -- I will try it out tomorrow. Today, was just little too cold.
phyllis -- may you have a good day too.
Lea -- May you and Bill have good health and continued happiness in 2012.
Bo -- Best to you and Red.
John -- best wishes to you.
Just thinking -- TV free today.
Sounds delightful. Thank you for guaranteeing a snow free winter so I can keep riding my bike too. Merry Christmas to you!
Maria
(*not bad for a cat, huh? Usually I can only go "Bah! Humbug!"*)
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This is very wise and sweetly written.
What a wonderful way to spend the day with both of you together!
Happy holidays to you and your whole family.
XOXOXO
i like that alot. Thanks Sheepy. Merry Christmas!
Best wishes.
"This is a good time to take stock and appreciate what we have and the value it brings you." Very well said!
R♥
Sky -- Happy Festivus to you.
Keri -- best to you.
Stim -- Hope you and Ms. Stim had a great day.
V -- best to you.
trilogy -- Congrats on the twins. Enjoy spoiling them
CM -- glad you liked it.
Con -- When my wife bought her snow shoes, she had to wait five winters before there was enough snow to use them. I'm trying to follow that tradition. Rode the bike today. It ride smooth, but I am out of shape.
Mary -- Thanks.
David -- We had a blast. It is fun being together.
FusunA -- Happy Boxing Day
Happy New Year OE!