Gobble Gobble! Tat's it! Taking a break from the 'shoulds' and 'ufo's', I tatted Mark Meyer's Turkey. (Valdini thread) I hope to tat a simple mini cross bookmark (enough for the guld) for the January meeting; as I'm the hostess for that brunch meeting. The only other thing I am tatting is the table runner and the 25-challenge. In January I'm tatting ear rings and looking at my 'get around tuit' list!
December looms and we aren't through Thanksgiving. DH bought a turkey for that day. I was thinking ummmm ~ reservations? But he actually likes to cook for two people. Don't misunderstand, I think that is really nice but. . .
Our house guest will be gone from Turkey Day and also at Christmas; so they've become just another day on the ridge for us! I'm looking for an 'up side' to this and I thought driving to Las Cruces or Tucson would be a nice change. I totally forgot (after 53 years) that DH does not drive any place on Holidays. It is a life rule!
I'm feeling nostalgic and old. I don't usually feel old; but there you go. . . I hope I don't become one of those dreadful elderly people who get all down in the mouth during holidays. I see that as a choice; therefore, I shan't choose that path! Actually I've been people-saturated of late; consequently, perhaps solitude during the holidays will be rejuvinating. Eating in doesn't mean staying at home and I do love turkey, stuffing, and Football! And an attitude of gratitude!
Perhaps I'm being too introspective; I tend towards being analytical, reflective about life. It is as though I need a distraction, some fun, something wacky and thoughtless. Did you know the root word for amusement is to "not think." I think I need to experience some amusement outside of the house and off the ridge. Perhaps this turkey should trot!
6 comments:
I LOVE the turkey Bev! Enjoy your holiday! ....I don't have an oven so no turkey for us this year...it will be interesting! (:
Do what we do, Bev: because my own birthday is so close to Christmas, we like to spread the celebrations over a few days - one for the family dinner and party, another day for just the two of us, going out for lunch, perhaps a third day of indulgence at a concert or show. Have your lovely quiet dinner together, and then go somewhere nice after the crowds have gone home!
Hi Sherry! Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. Oh I comisserate with the 'no oven' I was without one for about 13 years at one time in my life. If your microwave is large enough, it is possible to at least have a small turkey breast (providing you can buy one there)! Necessity is the mother of invention~it is said~ so I'm sure you'll think of something good! hugs, Bev
Hi Maureen! We aren't close to any family (in miles) so no family dinners. But I'm thinking a day trip during the week, but not on the holiday. We really do like to "nest" and watch football. I love sports ~ although, I'd rather attend Baseball games than watch them on TV. I think I'm missing my 'potluck' I had on Christmas eve for many years. It wasn't a "you have to attend" affair; just a 'drop by if you can' But it was a lot of laughter and gift exchange. The trade off now is that we are able to go to evening services; and, sometimes someone hosts a 'get together' from our Church; so we all eat together and watch football or . . . I'm sure we'll think of something. I'm just feeling a bit blue right now; but it will pass.
I better start tatting those 25 small cross bookmarks! LOL
and take my own advice, "Keep Looking UP!"
Thank you for visiting and leaving me a comment.
X Bev
Come on, Bev. Get rid of the 'I feel old' feeling and get back to normal!!! We can't have you getting down just cause it's the 'silly season'. From a grumpy old (ish) Jane
Thank you Jane for giving this "silly old moo" a kick in the tush and a reality check.
'tisn't the season so much as "life happenings" at this past week. And I KNOW you can relate to that; with your "Pa" and all. . .!
This too will pass; in fact! Check out the new post! hehehehe
XXBev aka Ridgetatter
THANK YOU JANE
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