post #662

I went outside today.  

It was the first time I have been outside this year.

After John and I returned from CA after his mother's service and helping the siblings clear out the old family home, we returned to OHio for just a couple of days to check on things, have Christmas with my son and his family and then we went back to NV & CA. We were only in OH for a total of 5 days in Dec. Returning on New Year's Eve, we both came home sick. I was laid out completely with stomach flu and I am still pretty weak.  I seldom get sick, but when I do, I make up for the healthy years. Poor John who wasn't much healthier became nursemaid. He is is the best.  We both survived.

While we were in the West we had several of these beautiful big roasted turkeys.  Nothing says Christmas dinner like turkey.

The most hilarious gift of the year was exchanged between my two brothers.  Better than the gift itself, were the many jokes that bounced around the room when this unique kitchen knife holder was opened..

I was so pleased to attend one of my friend, Tamara's, art parties.  We did felting!  The company was wonderful, the dinner delicious and the project fun.  I had never felted before.

No trip to CA is complete without some mockery.  The sign below assumes so much:

*that the food will be ready

*that the take out staff is organized

*that change/charges can be made quickly

*that anyone really cares enough to mark the time

Have a happy and healthy New Year.  I have missed you all.

Comments

[Tace]

Happy New Year to you and John as well Ginny!! Sorry to hear you were sick, that sucks. Everyone's been nastily sick a time or too so at least we can all commiserate...but I'd just rather develop magical healing powers and splash wellness about than commiserate...I'll see if I can do that for 2011. Resolution: Develop magic powers...yeeeeeah.
That knife holder dude is hilarious. We don't own any sharp knives, I am fearful of chopping my fingers off...I know they say a dull knife is more likely to slip on a vegetable and slide off and hurt you than a sharp knife which wouldn't slip...but...I'll stick with my cheap-o lightly serrated knives for the meantime....
End rambling in 5..4...3...2......1

[Lelainia]

Ginny & John, I am sorry for your loss. Sending you good thoughts for your comfort & healing.

[Theresa]

So glad you're back. I was just nosing around your previous posts todays wondering if all was well or maybe I'd missed something.
Sorry about your flu - lots of people succumbed to it already this year. Better times ahead. Be well.

[Theresa]

Ginny - if you really liked felting, have I got some people for you to meet. And an amazing workshop for you to consider.

[Judi]

It was so great to see you; sorry you came home sick, but that you're on the mend again.

[beckie]

I would like to know..which brother gave the knife guy and which brother received the knife guy? hilarious!
Glad you are feeling better...and I send my love and condolences for your loss.
I hope 2011 is a good one for all of us..xoxo b

[Rachel Greig]

I've missed you Ginny! Sorry to hear that you've been sick... hope you're back on the mend now. Happy New Year!!!

[Brian Kasstle]

I've missed you also Ginny. I am sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Have a wonderful New Year. I lost my sister in Dec the day before my birthday to ovarian cancer.

[Sharon Bennett]

Welcome back! So sorry to hear you were sick. That sign is a hoot! But typical for California, where people run around like crazy always in a hurry. I know, I live with here!

[Gaye medbury]

Ginny & John,
Keeping you both in my prayers over the loss of your mom. Mom's are really big ones.

[Linda L]

Welcome back. You've been missed.

[Maureen]

Hope the rest of the month brings you both full health. The metro area here seems to be full of bronchitis-->pneumonia for the past few years. I got a touch of it that still lingers but not the full blown case.

I recommend hot tea and a couch in front of the fire with art books!