The Coffee House

[limr]

Thanks, love you guys. we’re getting some help and support from my aunt and cousin. A lot of work ahead and we still have a couple more weekends working at Sherry’s place. It seems like we’ll never get done. A big shout out and thanks to Leo for finishing up the POTM.

Whatever you need, Charlie!

 

[Warhorse]

So sorry to hear about your mom snowbear.

 

[snowbear]

Thank you, Warhorse

 

[Original katomi]

Snow bear
Hi just logged in sorry to hear your news
Hugs..

 

[Warhorse]

I have noticed that Old Hippy has not posted in a month or so. Has anyone been in contact with him? I hope all is well with him.

 

[SquarePeg]

I have noticed that Old Hippy has not posted in a month or so. Has anyone been in contact with him? I hope all is well with him.

His last post was in Nov but he was “last seen” viewing a thread last week. Not sure if this info is available to all? I clicked on user his name and it shows for me but that may be a mod power (muahaha). He may be out of flowers to shoot with winter here!

 

[snowbear]

I think the "last seen" is visible to everyone unless the user blocks it out in their preferences.

Sherry's funeral was nice, and the escort provided by the Sheriff's Office was very impressive: eight motorcycle units which took turns blocking intersections, then leapfrogging back to the front. There were a few County Police (different agency) cruisers in the procession, as well. Aurelia (lazy_lobster) flew down from Maine, and helped MLW wrote the eulogy. Aurelia is taking it very hard - they were pretty close. Though I really hate public speaking, I read the eulogy. Even the family members that don't get along left the drama at home.

After all was done, we went up to the florist and ordered the spray for mom. It will be seasonal: reds, green, and white with winter greenery (pine, maybe holly). Mom always liked the way houses in Williamsburg were decorated for Christmas. Very simple, usually a wreath with a red ribbon and single candles in windows.

The three of us went into DC to see the National Christmas Tree. The smaller State trees have disks that were painted by students from the one or more schools in the state. Puerto Rico's ornaments were pretty and all seemed to incorporate their flag in some way. I have some shots on the phone that I'll pull off a little later.

Back to work today and tomorrow, though they are telecommute days.

 

[Original katomi]

Hi all, I was looking for a table top photo topic and found this wee gem

 

[terri]

I think the "last seen" is visible to everyone unless the user blocks it out in their preferences.

Sherry's funeral was nice, and the escort provided by the Sheriff's Office was very impressive: eight motorcycle units which took turns blocking intersections, then leapfrogging back to the front. There were a few County Police (different agency) cruisers in the procession, as well. Aurelia (lazy_lobster) flew down from Maine, and helped MLW wrote the eulogy. Aurelia is taking it very hard - they were pretty close. Though I really hate public speaking, I read the eulogy. Even the family members that don't get along left the drama at home.

After all was done, we went up to the florist and ordered the spray for mom. It will be seasonal: reds, green, and white with winter greenery (pine, maybe holly). Mom always liked the way houses in Williamsburg were decorated for Christmas. Very simple, usually a wreath with a red ribbon and single candles in windows.

The three of us went into DC to see the National Christmas Tree. The smaller State trees have disks that were painted by students from the one or more schools in the state. Puerto Rico's ornaments were pretty and all seemed to incorporate their flag in some way. I have some shots on the phone that I'll pull off a little later.

Back to work today and tomorrow, though they are telecommute days.

I'm glad it went as well as it could, Charlie.

 

[snowbear]

Good morning. I've got to get ready to go to DCA and get Andrew (son #1). Probably take a quick trip to The Barn Show, to see the fam friends, then get ready for the funeral, this afternoon. I'll probably check back in this evening, or in the morning (daily spam crush).

 

[SquarePeg]

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Today is the day I pay the price for all of my Christmas procrastination. Shopping, cleaning, baking, wrapping… who’s in this boat with me? If only I were as enthusiastic about these things as I am about my hobby. Drive 3 hours in the middle of the night to get a Milky Way photo? I’m in! Get up at 4am to shoot the sunrise? I’m in! A 24 hour photo road trip to NYC? You bet I’m in! Presents to wrap? Ugh I’m too tired!

I’m going to need a very large martini later today! Who’s with me on that?

 

[terri]

Good morning. I've got to get ready to go to DCA and get Andrew (son #1). Probably take a quick trip to The Barn Show, to see the fam friends, then get ready for the funeral, this afternoon. I'll probably check back in this evening, or in the morning (daily spam crush).

I hope your day goes by quickly and without any undue trauma, Charlie!

 

[terri]

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Today is the day I pay the price for all of my Christmas procrastination. Shopping, cleaning, baking, wrapping… who’s in this boat with me? If only I were as enthusiastic about these things as I am about my hobby. Drive 3 hours in the middle of the night to get a Milky Way photo? I’m in! Get up at 4am to shoot the sunrise? I’m in! A 24 hour photo road trip to NYC? You bet I’m in! Presents to wrap? Ugh I’m too tired!

I’m going to need a very large martini later today! Who’s with me on that?

The older we get the more Christmas planning seems to take its toll! I planned well this year: NO presents due to our hosting the big dinner, and the big dinner -for the absolute first time in my life - is all being picked up today at the market. I'm baking my famous cherry pie tomorrow, and will be adding another homemade side dish to the dinner, and the house is already decorated. And of course, we'll provide the wine and after dinner coffee.

Today is my madhouse day to run around for packing supplies and to pick up the food - it's going to be a zoo in there and I'm dreading it. But I must admit it could be so much crazier, so I'm going to try to enjoy it.

I can only hope that the food will be decent on Saturday. I'll toast you later, @SquarePeg with a glass of wine!

 

[limr]

Good morning. I've got to get ready to go to DCA and get Andrew (son #1). Probably take a quick trip to The Barn Show, to see the fam friends, then get ready for the funeral, this afternoon. I'll probably check back in this evening, or in the morning (daily spam crush).

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Today is the day I pay the price for all of my Christmas procrastination. Shopping, cleaning, baking, wrapping… who’s in this boat with me? If only I were as enthusiastic about these things as I am about my hobby. Drive 3 hours in the middle of the night to get a Milky Way photo? I’m in! Get up at 4am to shoot the sunrise? I’m in! A 24 hour photo road trip to NYC? You bet I’m in! Presents to wrap? Ugh I’m too tired!

I’m going to need a very large martini later today! Who’s with me on that?

I've done all my shopping, but presents are not wrapped yet and I probably won't get to mailing my cards until tomorrow. I am not hosting anything but I still need to make a grocery run. My sister usually hosts Christmas Eve and this year we've talked her into just a quick afternoon drink/appetizers on the deck, maybe an hour or two. Buzz's family hosts Christmas but we've again managed to make it a potluck brunchy sort of thing for a few hours. Both of us like to try to keep the holidays as low-key as possible.

I'll still join you in that martini, though, Sharon!

 

[limr]

I did some errands this afternoon. I got gift certificates for Buzz's parents at a cat cafe about 20 minutes from my house. While I was in that town, I stopped at a local bakery and got some very yummy bread products. I stopped at the grocery store on my way home but it was m.o.b.b.e.d. so I just turned right around in the parking lot and got the hell out of there. Instead, I drove about a mile past my house to a local farm stand and got some local cheese, eggs, and their house-made pie shells for a quiche, and a bottle of their dry hard cider. Because I spent over a certain amount, I got to spin their "gift wheel" and ended up with a gift certificate for a "pick-your-own" visit. Their season starts in May and I can just walk up the road and pick my own fruit. I'm thinking I might just get some Chinese food from my favorite little place just 4 minutes from my house. I'm so happy I moved up here

Now it's time to pour that martini and start wrapping!