Christmas Wishes

Merry Christmas

 I imagine that many of you are busy getting the details of the Christmas celebration just right for friends and family and we will be too when the time is right. We are having friends come over as we did for Thanksgiving.

Now that we have some age on us we look back on those long-ago Christmas celebrations remembering some more vividly than others. Looking back takes on nearly as much importance as the here and now at times. So remember the memories that were and the ones you are making now and value each in a special way. Merry Christmas to all!

What a difference a day...

 ...makes. Yesterday, Renie and I were sitting on her deck discussing the condition of her foot/ankle she suffered an injury from the week before. She had just received word she could safely put some weight on it so she is on the way to recovery. 

I walked over to her place, sun shining, jacketless, beautiful south Texas day. Everyone knew we would be giving up the temps in the 70's for those old familiar "up north" temps in the 30's We were all bracing for it. They predicted 28 degrees with strong north winds. Butch and I showered early and then watched TV. We heard it coming. The wind arrived in full force and we watched the temperature drop each degree and then the lights went out. That will bring everything to a halt. We did have our kindles so we both read for a while and then went to bed.

We were grateful we showered before the lights went out! The lights were out for about an hour as we could tell by the clock when it came back on. I woke up at 6:00 am and noted the outdoor temp was 32. I set the water for a slow drip to keep it from freezing and I just noticed the temp is now 31 so it must still be on the decline.

Fortunately by Monday we will be back on track with our weather.

Misc. Photos

 Bootsie likes Butch and she is a bit fussy about who she does like. Bootsie is the pet of Paul and Sally Kelleher. She is perhaps the fattest cat I have ever seen.

I have taken up a new hobby this winter. It is called Diamond Art. I like doing it very much but I can see where eventually it will be an issue as to what I do with it after I have finished it. It is a bit like painting by number using beads. These are coasters and the first project I tried.

 

On our first trip to Mexico this fall I took a picture of the Rio Grande River as we walked across the bridge.

Another Bootsie pic...

How Trivia Works...

I wrote this as a promotional object for Trophy Gardens but decided on putting it here in case some of my peeps in Jefferson want to share it with friends for next summer. Once people find out it is Pub Style they seem to have more interest in it. I have to agree that other formats pale by comparison.

How Trivia works:

The trivia we play is called Pub-style. We play 4 rounds of 5 questions each with 5 different categories. ( Sample; Animals, Sports, Geography, Presidents, Movies) There are teams of 8 people playing. The number of people on a team may fluctuate, however having more people is not necessarily an asset. It is a courtesy of the teams to make sure all team members have a chance to share their input. A number value (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) is assigned to your answer and the numbers may only be used once for each of the 5 questions in a round. The point values are double in round 4.

Anyone may come to play and if you do not have a team to join we can help you find one. Everyone is also welcome to come and observe.

The rules are simple. 

Please do not shout out the answer.

No Cell Phones. One answer per team, one team per table.

All answers are final. No answers or point values may be changed once your answer slip has been given to the host. We will put in the smallest available value if your answer slip doesn’t contain a point value.

Tuesday Trivia is played in the Main Hall at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Barb Brooker and Renie Stinson- Ya’all come now, ya hear!

Sunday Mixed Doubles Pool

 Eleven pairs came to the pool hall Sunday afternoon for some mixed doubles pool. The goal of this event is to meet new people or get better acquainted with the ones you already do know and play a great game well if it works out. Bottom line- we have fun!

Scores: Barb Brooker/Alex Stinson, Gayle Steinbeck/Elmer Hanke each had 8 wins

            Sally Kelleher/Don Riley-7 wins

The next two Sundays land on holidays so the next Mixed Doubles event will take place Sunday, January 8th. The sign-up sheet will go up on Sunday, January 1st with room for 12 couples or pairs to sign on. Play begins at 1:00 pm.

See you then!

Barb Brooker/Sally Kelleher

Tidbits

 Butch and I went to the pool hall yesterday so I could hone up a bit for today's Mixed Doubles. He plays about 3 times what I do here and I can get rusty in between sessions. Yesterday I told him, "I sure hope this woman comes with me again tomorrow!" I was playing quite well. Time will tell. My friend Sally and I are hosting the event. Bev who does it every week would like a break from it so we will be alternating with her. It is a social event more than a competitive one and that can get lost sometimes. It is a great way to get acquainted with people who may not be in your circle and/or new to the park or the pool hall.

A cold front has made its way to the border and they say an even colder one will be getting here this coming week. This morning temp was 53 and I didn't think it would be that high. They were predicting 40's. Tiz what it tiz. I am crossing my fingers that this winter improves on the last one. Our new abode is toasty and as long as we stay home it remains pleasant.

Trivia is going well. Last week we had 4 teams and the winning score was held by Team Smartypants with 144 for the second week in a row. Maybe a Team smartierpants will come along and get them off their pedestal. I have done the trivia contest for several years now in at least 4 different locations and there is always one team that leads the pack. It is all done in fun however the win is a bit sweeter when it is your team doing the winning. Come join one of the teams! They would all welcome you and you might be just the person they need.