Christmas Tales

Another Christmas season is done and over with. As usual, it went by in a flash. Left standing is our sad Christmas tree that is (in my mind) begging to come down and be left on the side of the road. I think George would be happy to leave it standing until his birthday.

Christmas was very nice. We spent the day at Christine's with the family, sans Dad. But you were there in spirit. The kids seemed to have received everything they ever wanted except stock in Apple. Dinner was absolutely delicious! Kathy, Keith and Grandma came down on the 27th. Another spectacular dinner.

In the meantime, George's parents are cruising the Caribbean and are heading even further south. They spent Christmas Day in Grenada and, as I write this, are on the coast of Brazil. They will be celebrating the new year in style! George and I are very jealous. We can picture them lying on the deck in Hawaiian shorts, drinking Pina Coladas and going crazy with the camera. Can't wait to see all the pics!

Cierra is doing much better. After about 300 bucks in Vet bills, we were told there is nothing wrong with her and to try feeding her some wet food. So, we ran out and picked up some delicious, high-quality Zellers wet food and mixed it with her dry food. I was going to try and get George to eat some out of Cierra's dish to show how yummy it is but my gut told me he wouldn't. I should have been a vet. Damn sciences.

Anyway, after almost a week of not eating, Cierra has her appetite back. Apparently she's becoming a picky bitch.

We were resigned to the fact that our basement apartment was not going to be rented for the 1st and we were going to be stuck paying the full mortgage. But at the last minute, a woman called and asked if it was still available for Jan 1st. Why yes, yes it is George replied. Three hours later, she dropped by with her daughter (19 years old if that!), took a look, left to see a few more places, then called back 2 hours later to say her daughter wanted it. Sold! It's rented for the next four months. Whew!

Mom has stopped by our place for a few days with her dog Max. Admittedly, George and i were a bit worried about Max (he didn't do too well and Christine's) but we're happy to report he has been a joy! Very calm, playful and hasn't peed in the house once. We pulled up the carpet just in case. For New Years Eve, George, mom and myself are probably going to make a delicious dinner, drink some wine and celebrate the new year sitting in front of our roaring fireplace.

Happy New Year all!