The pool has been a great place to spend an afternoon most days as the weather is so warm thus the pool is really nice. We have enjoyed a lady's day out at a very big outdoor mall about 50 miles south of here. It was a fun day window shopping and having a fine lunch at a lovely Italian restaurant.
One Tuesday we tied my quilt as a craft day project. I have been wanting to get that done for over a year now.
We had a really wild thunderstorm last night, around 11 PM and after we had gone to bed. It woke us up with a really bright lightening flash and a huge booming thunder clap right on the heels of the flash. Must have been really close. The wind driven rain was sheeting against the windows with a fury. Thankful that it didn't last long! Today it began to cool down and was in the 60's all day. They warn of some frost in places near us possibly for tomorrow night. Hope it doesn't do in our pretty hibiscus bush. Think we will cover that one up with an old blanket.
I am cooking one of the turkeys tomorrow for our community dinner at Sunshine Hall. Again this year there are many working to be sure that the less fortunate are not going to go without a nice meal in the area.
I remember last year writing about the Samaritan House in Leesburg and how wonderful an idea this is. (See blog for last Nov.) I am happy to report that my home church in VT, North Springfield Baptist, is making a place for a warming shelter for the homeless. A place where those in need can come in for the night out of the cold and have a warm and comfortable place to sleep safely. A big undertaking but volunteers to staff the shelter in two shifts are signing up to serve. Renovations are in progress and hoping soon the permits will be in place. My son in-law, Paul, is very involved in this project. Blessings to all who are helping this become a reality.
I have a strange looking thing growing in my little garden/flower bed. A couple years ago I planted some collards which I have acquired a taste for since spending time in the south. I've just left them there growing away, telling my neighbor to pick and eat them while we are away. They don't quit! Keep on growing and have formed a stalk that resembles a crooked palm tree trunk! Never seen anything like it. I did pick and eat some of the collard leaves the other day. Not really too bad but not so good as the tender new leaves as they come up close to the ground.
Our friends from Ohio are here now and we had a nice time tonight playing cards with them. It felt like Nov. in VT as we walked home from their house around 8 PM. Such a change from yesterday!
I hope you all have a wonderful day of Thanksgiving tomorrow. May you enjoy the precious time with your loved ones and savor the aromas and the tastes of all the results of good food lovingly prepared.
"Ten thousand, thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ.
Nor is the least a cheerful heart
That tastes those gifts with Joy."
Addison
As always a good story and I always look forward to them. I spent most if the day working but it was nice as the lady I took care of reminded me so much of my Grandmother Abbie. She was tiny like her, and when I walked into her house the smell reminded me of Grandma and Grandpa's house.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan, this is Cyndy! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving too!
DeleteHi Dottie, I always enjoy your Updates. Any feedback out of Dennis about the trike suggestions I made?
ReplyDeleteI can't get over that stalk on the collard! never seen one like this. We had a Happy Thanksgiving. Bought two more fresh turkeys (.29/lb) after the holiday. Syd smoked one in the smoker, yum! Hope your Thanksgiving was special, as we're sure it was, you make things so special. That quilt, by the way, is just lovely!
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