Better 5th Day Of Christmas

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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After less than Twenty Minutes in my Recliner last night, I spent the rest of my time in Bed, only waking when my Shoulders and Neck started to hurt too badly this morning. I had most of my Blog Reading completed before waking Kathy. It wasn't for the sake of going anywhere early, but to give me time to make another Fruit Salad as today's contribution. If you've been following the Titles for the last few days, you would know why I called it that.

Starting with a combined Birthday/Christmas Celebration, we celebrated the big day for the First time this year. Knowing that we were going to be busy this week, Kathy and I celebrated for the Second time by exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning, we were invited for Brunch at our daughter's home in Tecumseh to celebrate for the Third time this season with their extended Family. That brought back memories of when we'd arrive at 6:00 on Christmas morning, with Coffees and Gifts for the Family and taking tons of pictures. The kids had to wait until we arrived to see what Santa brought. Boxing Day had us heading out to Amherstburg, for the Fourth celebration that brought those that weren't working to the Family Christmas Celebration. Today Kathy and I returned to Tecumseh for a Fifth celebration with our friend Kathie and her family at her daughter's house. It has only been Two Years since the last get together, but the town redid the street and curbs so much, I didn't recognize where we were.

Finally finding the house, we visited with Kathie and played with the animals Midnight and Luna, until the rest of the Family arrived. There was lots of reminising, including how I met up with their father Ross. Taking the kids camping, fishing on the lake when the boat broke down, or going to the Drive-Ins. That's not giving away our ages. Though there wasn't as much food today the Green Salad made up for it. When the cousins started heading for home, it was our turn to say Good Night.

With the temperature only reaching 34 F (1 C) and the Wind Gusts making it feel colder, I dropped Kathy at the front entrance before parking the Car.

Since everything is ready for tomorrow's celebration, we were able to have a more relaxing evening. With the heavy Rain heading our way, it is a good thing we live on the Eighth Floor.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

What do you call a mac’n’cheese that gets all up in your face?

Too close for comfort food.

4th Day Of Christmas and Almost My Last.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Since Kathy was already in Bed when I posted the Blog last night, it was no surprise that I was also feeling tired. With my Neck and Shoulders already bothering me, instead of going to Bed than returning to my Recliner, I simply did the later first. What really surprised me was when the Clock showed Six Hours had passed. I made a dash for Bed, but had trouble getting in. Kathy sleeps better when I am there and she constantly taps my side with her hand, whether I'm there or not. If I'm not, she keeps tapping and moving closer to my side, just in case the Bed got wider. Last night, the Bed must have really gotten wide, because I was doing a balancing act on the edge of the Bed, to avoid sleeping on the floor. Once she realized I was there, Kathy rolled over to her side, taking away the Danger of me being in Bed.

We started our day with Muffins and Yogurt Cups, then Coffee at our Computers. Having learned when we were Kids, then as Fulltime Boondockers, we seldom use the Lights in the Apartment. Due to the pouring Rain and Cloud Cover, today was one of those exemptions.

Knowing what was to come later today, even with the Lite Snack for breakfast, we kept lunch just as Lite, by having a Homemade Italian Salad. I'm getting good at those and hope to get better.

Since the Rain stopped around noon, with Gifts and our contribution to the Family Christmas Celebration we were pulling our of the driveway at 3:01. Though the roads were slowly starting to dry, there were Idiots driving like Hell trying to get there. We were the first to pull into our son and daughter-in-law's driveway in Amherstburg at 3:55, with the rest of the kids slowly arriving.

As per usual there was plenty of Food, so for my own protection I simply sampled everything and only had seconds on the Veggie Dishes. When the desserts started coming out, I didn't even move from my chair when suddenly a plate with a slice of Cake and a piece of Pie were placed in front of me. Not one to normally turn down food, I took my time to nimble away at it. Unfortunately, Kathy would try something, then pass the rest onto my plate. I had to raise my tone in order for everyone to stop feeding me. Once the Workbench/Buffet were cleared everyone packed up some Leftovers to bring home. Seeing I was having issues to move, Karen packed our's and Greg put it in our Car for me. Now I'm really feeling old.

For the last Four Years, our daughter Karen has organized some fun games that everyone has to play, and it is not always the same. Tonight, started out with Christmas Bingo until everyone had won a prize. (This was different Nancy.) After winning you could not look at what the prize was, and you could only win Once. Then using a Four Inch Square Dice, after each roll, Printed Instructions had to be followed, sometimes involving Everyone or only Two People. After everyone had rolled the Dice once around the table, everyone revealed what they had won. The game was over or repeated with the Dice for another round. Our game did another round. Using themes to make it more interesting some of the prizes had gags from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" to make it more interesting.

I've mention before, that both Kathy and I have Sleep Apnea that is caused by a malfunctioning Flap (Valve) in our Throats. On occasion, it will cause us to choke on something as minor as our own Spit. I have also mentioned that I have a Cough that turns into an unstoppable Wheeze that does not end until my Lunges are void of any breathable air. Imagine starting to choke on your own Spit, then going into a Wheeze just as you take a drink of water. At the same moment someone was telling a joke, and thought they were responsible for my dilemma, all while a few that had been drinking, thought it funny that the Water was all over the front of me. I have had to help out Kathy a number of times by performing the Heimlich Manuever, unfortunately, there was nobody there to help me, Kylla was at work. It took another Ten Minutes before the Cough/Wheeze would stop. Four Hours later, my throat still hurts. Getting old sucks.

Even with the Camera at hand to picture some of the Christmas Decorations on the way home, none were taken. With the Wind starting to increase, I dropped Kathy a the front entrance before parking the Car. Not fun when your head is still spinning.

I brought the Gifts, Prizes and Leftovers upstairs with me. After placing them on the Kitchen counter, I put my coat away, before returning to an empty counter. Though everything was where I would have put it, Kathy didn't remember doing it.

With another celebration tomorrow, I'll take extra care to make it through it Safely.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

You Might Be a Redneck If

You've shot dead limbs out of trees in your front yard.

3rd Day Of Christmas.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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It was another night of back and forth, but it should not matter. The part that matters the most is spending time with Family and Friends and sharing our Love. Yes, we spend a little more than just Time showing how much we care to those around us. Many say that it is more commercialized today and I agree. I recall growing up, when times were really hard, that this day was a test of our Faith. Unfortunately, many think that their Faith is the only one to believe in, but I will challenge that. I believe that all Faiths are all the same, only changing the name of who we believe in. Some even challenge the day of the year those celebrations take place, but again it is not important. What is important is believing in Humanity and Peace on earth, instead of trying to destroy it.

Though, I was up slightly before Kathy this morning, we didn't have much time to sit around. We barely had time to check The Weather Network, before getting our first Christmas Greeting on the phone. Something I have surprised myself with, is I can now sense when someone is Smiling with Happiness, simply by hearing it in their voice. Our son Kevin, and daughter-in-law Melissa were wishing us the best and they were Smiling. Smiles, are good for your health and your attitude, will lift someone's spirits when they most need it. Let's all try to share a Smile with as many people as we can. We had to explain what we meant by our Six Days of Christmas, making this our 3rd.

We were on our way to our daughter Karen and son-in-law Greg's home in Tecumseh for Christmas Brunch. Besides enjoying a meal with family, it brought everyone together for that moment. Kylla layed down after eating, because she is working Sixteen Hour Shifts as a Trauma Nurse at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Tyler, at Twenty-Four Years of age, is now a Certified Journeyman in his trade, sharing his knowledge with an Apprentice, working under his guiding hand. Ashley and Zeth spent the night rather than commuting from the Farm near Wheatly. These kids are just growing too fast.

The food was delicious as always with Karen and Greg cooking a great meal. It would have been easy to overeat, but I simply took a small sliver of each dish.

As the kids headed off to meet other Friends of Extended Family Members, it was time for us to give Hugs and Handshakes for the day.

Back at the Apartment we had to gather ingredients for our contribution to tomorrow's Family Christmas Celebration. Somehow one of the most recent purchases was MIA. We searched for nearly an Hour, before finding the Package, stuffed inside a Storage Container, behind something else, at the rear of an upper shelf. The end result was we worked together and have it finished in the Fridge.

I also had to slice up a Fresh Pineapple we purchased the other day. With all the standing earlier, I had to sit a couple of times to rest my Back. (Will it ever end?)

We had not eaten since this morning's Brunch, so we shared a Store-Bought Thin-Crust Medium Pizza for supper around 7:00.

We had just finished eating, when our son Ken called to wish us a Merry Christmas. His phone sounded like he was standing across the room from it, as we both struggled to hear him. We'll see them all tomorrow.

Later we watched "Dr Suess's The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" before watching "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" starring Jim Carey.

Both Kathy and I hope that all our Family, Friends and Followers, enjoyed a Wonderful Christmas Day, no matter how you celebrated it.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

If athletes get athlete’s foot, what do elves get?

Mistle-toes!