tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post2109645131762301208..comments2024-03-29T01:02:52.493-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Rain on ThursdayBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-42208346264584371422021-12-27T15:22:45.408-08:002021-12-27T15:22:45.408-08:00That's great that the tags were all waiting fo...That's great that the tags were all waiting for you! Maybe you'll make a few more this year, too, in readiness for next Christmas? :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-87212668583489762942021-12-26T23:48:07.360-08:002021-12-26T23:48:07.360-08:00I must have made some gift tags last year that I h...I must have made some gift tags last year that I had since forgotten about. It was a lovely to surprise to find them already in my wrapping box. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-15992276629505886652021-12-25T00:50:31.075-08:002021-12-25T00:50:31.075-08:00Yes, it is important to spend time with family whe...Yes, it is important to spend time with family when we can, especially with one cousin moving across the country to Florida. It might be the last Christmas we'll all be together. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-68413843740985320992021-12-24T19:00:22.679-08:002021-12-24T19:00:22.679-08:00It sounds like you had a wonderful day. I am glad ...It sounds like you had a wonderful day. I am glad you will be able to get together with the cousins. It's so important to spend time with family when you can. You never know how quickly things can change. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-77350918695525622502021-12-24T15:13:26.095-08:002021-12-24T15:13:26.095-08:00It's a special cake that dates back to when we...It's a special cake that dates back to when we were colonized by the Portuguese. Originally, it was made only by a certain ethnic group in Sri Lanka; I don't know if that is still the case. Feel free to borrow any of the card ideas, Ratnamurti. :) Thank you for the Christmas wishes. Hope you, too, are able to spend Christmas with at least some of your family and loved ones. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-61145461827977273362021-12-24T15:05:08.897-08:002021-12-24T15:05:08.897-08:00Thank you, Celie. Yes, time with family is precio...Thank you, Celie. Yes, time with family is precious. I'm keeping you and your niece in my prayers as you observe this first holiday season without your sister. I will try my best to stay healthy! Glad you like my idea of using old cards as gift tags! I've been known to glue them to the fronts of plain gift bags to make them suitable for Christmas, as well! :D<br />Wish you a peaceful and blessed Christmas, Celie. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-37448864601556868782021-12-24T13:23:53.197-08:002021-12-24T13:23:53.197-08:00I'll be taking one of my "world famous&qu...I'll be taking one of my "world famous" dump cakes to the gathering, Debra. :D I baked it, this afternoon, and got a bit adventurous, using apple pie filling, canned peaches, and fresh cranberries! :D<br /><br />I'm glad you are able to resume celebrating Christmas Eve with your friend. I guess we are all trying to resume our traditions, with some trepidation, this year. It can't be helped. At least we get to celebrate, unlike so many others who for one reason or another are unable to do so.<br /><br />Sounds like you'll have a white Christmas! How lovely! We are scheduled to have a wet Christmas! More rain is in the forecast for tomorrow!<br /><br />Hope you and your husband have a joyous Christmas, Debra. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-32760530119274692272021-12-24T13:15:31.433-08:002021-12-24T13:15:31.433-08:00Cousin P is moving clear across the US to Florida....Cousin P is moving clear across the US to Florida. If you are flying, it is 2,200+ miles; if you are driving, it is 2,500+ miles. My stepfather, mother, and I lived in Florida for about a year before we came to California and we drove. :)<br />There'll be 4 of us first cousins. These are my maternal cousins. The rest of my maternal cousins are either in Sri Lanka or in Australia. I only had 2 first cousins from my father's side and they have both died. Yes, my daughter and I will wear our masks and do what we can to keep safe!<br /><br />Thank you, Eileen. My daughter and I both wish you a very blessed Christmas; may it be filled with peace and joy.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-66601385961508411662021-12-24T12:47:10.979-08:002021-12-24T12:47:10.979-08:00Yes, but, it's another rainy day and there'...Yes, but, it's another rainy day and there's nothing better than baking on such a wet day! :) <br />Sounds like you'll be having a "warm" Christmas rather than a white one! But, I'm sure you don't mind that. Have a blessed and joyous Christmas Day, Bushlady.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-50739137182151220232021-12-24T12:23:54.631-08:002021-12-24T12:23:54.631-08:00Love cake - sounds so special. I recycle cards, ti...Love cake - sounds so special. I recycle cards, ties, and wrapping paper. But what you do with you cards - I would like to borrow that. Have a lovely Christmas with your cousins and daughter xxxxxxratnamurtihttp://you-areunique.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-72508606638524625892021-12-24T12:06:50.208-08:002021-12-24T12:06:50.208-08:00I hope you hand your daughter have a lovely Christ...I hope you hand your daughter have a lovely Christmas. Enjoy the time with family, it is so precious. And please stay healthy!. Best, Celie. PS, wonderful idea to use old cards as gift tags! Celiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292448445141261744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-49138814427240281352021-12-24T11:55:59.175-08:002021-12-24T11:55:59.175-08:00Thank you, Anne. Merry Christmas to you and your ...Thank you, Anne. Merry Christmas to you and your family!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-75321328444231384572021-12-24T11:54:09.488-08:002021-12-24T11:54:09.488-08:00Thank you. Merry Christmas!Thank you. Merry Christmas!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-91810881260963873022021-12-24T11:50:39.584-08:002021-12-24T11:50:39.584-08:00Sounds like a busy day in the kitchen. With what ...Sounds like a busy day in the kitchen. With what did Bob bribe the turkey? :D Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-49623665417909256962021-12-24T11:48:53.870-08:002021-12-24T11:48:53.870-08:00Thank you, Mary-Lou. I'm hoping we will have ...Thank you, Mary-Lou. I'm hoping we will have no cause to regret getting together on Christmas Day as far as our health is concerned! The numbers continue to climb! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-38858390220253380312021-12-24T11:46:47.613-08:002021-12-24T11:46:47.613-08:00Oh, I'm glad I posted about the cards turned i...Oh, I'm glad I posted about the cards turned into gift tags, then! <br />I hope you found a table at the garden center and enjoyed your coffee and mince pie. Did you buy anything? :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-53406258485731748882021-12-24T11:01:36.218-08:002021-12-24T11:01:36.218-08:00Are you taking the love cake to your family get-to...Are you taking the love cake to your family get-together along with your cornbread muffins? I thought you'd be making one of your world famous dump cakes!<br />I remember you making the love cake over the years. It's a lot of work if I remember correctly. <br /><br />We will go to a friend's house tonight for Christmas Eve. Something we have done for maybe 25 years - except for last year. We are all vaxed and boosted and are very careful in general with masking so I feel we will be fine. <br />It's a shame we all have to weigh our odds and assess the risk of gathering for the holidays. But the situation is what it is and it could be worse that's for sure. I can't even imagine the situation we'd all be in if we didn't have the vaccines. <br /><br />We got a bit of snow this morning. It's sticking around because it's cold and that makes things look very holidayish.<br />56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-55234126116134557252021-12-24T08:42:40.571-08:002021-12-24T08:42:40.571-08:00Is cousin P moving far? Sorry, I don't know ho...Is cousin P moving far? Sorry, I don't know how far out of state is! How many cousins are you meeting up with? It sounds like it will be a special occasion so I can understand you wanting to go, and at least you and your daughter can take appropriate precautions even if the others don't.<br /><br />Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas xx <br /><br />Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-81785575195551361102021-12-24T07:03:18.720-08:002021-12-24T07:03:18.720-08:00You are going to be busy baking, and of course tha...You are going to be busy baking, and of course that dump cake will be a hit as usual. I'm sure the cousins are hoping you will bring one! I hope you will be able to get the items from the fabric store soon. Some things do take a while to be supplied and it must be frustrating for store owners who just want to make sales and please their customers.<br />I'm sure your rain was welcome. We may be having 42°F on Christmas Day. This is not our usual winter, but who wants -13°F when they can have something bearable?Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-24761500252458149392021-12-24T06:47:54.602-08:002021-12-24T06:47:54.602-08:00Have a wonderful time with your family Bless! Merr...Have a wonderful time with your family Bless! Merry Christmas!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-8821281184770014832021-12-24T06:37:53.647-08:002021-12-24T06:37:53.647-08:00Wow! What a very bright idea! Merry Christmas!Wow! What a very bright idea! Merry Christmas!Davey Bacaron Manulifehttps://www.instagram.com/yourtomorrowsecured/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-91101619864295128072021-12-24T05:35:07.602-08:002021-12-24T05:35:07.602-08:00Thursday was kitchen day - Bob bribed the turkey a...Thursday was kitchen day - Bob bribed the turkey and cooked the ham. I made a special cake and prepared for the family. Today is relaxed and lovely Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-58113181906717141742021-12-24T03:37:20.664-08:002021-12-24T03:37:20.664-08:00Sounds like a lovely way to celebrate Christmas Da...Sounds like a lovely way to celebrate Christmas Day - gathering with loved ones. Happy Christmas.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-67367260575195178832021-12-24T02:50:10.914-08:002021-12-24T02:50:10.914-08:00I've never thought to make gift tags from Chri...I've never thought to make gift tags from Christmas cards, what a good idea. Good that your garden got the rain the garden needed. I'm off to the garden centre later and hopefully there will be a table free for us to have coffee and a mince pie, it's a dog-friendly place that sell Christmas gifts so who knows what I'll buy :)Eileen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755260410513572943noreply@blogger.com