Trilobite

So this weekend was relatively low key as Michael and I both had a bad cold. I am disappointed that it still lingers – oh well.

Banjo was demanding attention from me as I have not been home very much…So I did a few things with him one being to try brushing his teeth. He likes the taste of the paste! Also that Saturday was vintage release so Michael, Christine and I tasted – A few. We stayed up late chatting, playing music and watching Sex in the City.

As for Sunday, it started slowly. However, I convinced Michael to join me and Banjo on the 1000 Island Parkway to get a bit of Christmas spirit attending “A Country Home Christmas Studio Tour“. They decorated their homes (more tastefully than this one), displayed their crafts and offered us coffee or cider and Christmas cookies. I bought a nice bowl (4me) and fridge magnet (4Michael). We even managed to geocache.

Sunday was the best day of this weekend for me. It was an enjoyable afternoon that shed a pleasant light on the thoughts of winter and Christmas. It can be pleasant and fun even if you’re freezing! You can always warm up with humanity, laughter and/or a good meal. Tonight we made a pot of butternut squash soup. Nice and gingery.

I made a web page and posted a message to the kingston.forsale and queens.forsale newsgroups to try to sell my furniture that was in the shed. I have a feeling I am asking for too much money though. I’ve had the desk and the dresser for 25 years, and the table was our kitchen table on Emily Drive. I guess to everybody else it’s just a bunch of beat up old junk.

I baked some beigli tonight as practice for the first annual beigli competition at Grandma’s this Christmas. It turned out okay, but I think I need to work on rolling the loaves better so they don’t leak all over the place. Gina, Joan, and Victor will also be entering the contest. Victor bought his beigli at the store and is keeping it in the freezer!

Banjo’s post:
So I went on a roadtrip last weekend… sat in the car alot and watched a bunch of nothing. But I did get to meet dogs (it was iffy but I think I handled them well) and spend time with my human companions. I also got to enjoy a few smells…but I will just mention the ones humans and I can enjoy: 1) heavenly grease 2) not so sure about this grease. Michael, Celine and I did some geocaching. We also played with SNOWballs and gloves. I had my bed with me at all times, but I am glad to be home now. *yawn*