"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

Yes mismi, it really was.....ask Izzie! You should have heard her 'sexy' voice.

Thanks Izzy for remembering me, the stowaway in the coal bunker
Or in the crow's nest
"Starboard lookout 'ere, leading seaman Goldstein"

kissy-wissy

McTag

Thanks, Izzy!

In return (and for all), a detail of the Christmas pyramid at the Dresden Christmas market ...



.. and a nativity scene from 1150, on a font in a church not far away from here

Interesting pictures Walter, I remember the Christmas market in Aachen during my last visit to Europe, it was quite extensive.

Good afternoon Izzie. Good evening Dutchy (Oh wait, I hear snoring from below the deck) . Good morning Mismi.
Morning here. Foggy morning. Not outside. Am I the only one who has pillows that just won't stay in their cases.
Izzie. I could not find a Christmas bulb that would suit you.
Mismi. Are you celebrating Solstice on the reservation? Thank you for missletoe greets. Never saw it coming.
djjd62. Do you ski, snowmobile, cross country...?
Walter Hinteler. That is a beautiful Nativity scene. What church is that in Dresden, Germany?
ehBeth. "snowmageddon" That is funny. I should not be laughing, we have a bunch more on the way. How much does Santa need?
My thoughts go out to Stormwatch, devriesj, whiteviolet, Justbrooke.
Hello verbivore, deedeex,tryagain,wandeljw, annis.
Have nice days everybody.

used to cross country ski, sold the skis maybe 12 years ago, the snow in these parts was not like the good old days and i had no time to travel, the last few years the snow has been here, i've thought about getting another set of skis

Like you, it has been a few years since I flew down a hill. I'm going to Indianhead(Upper Pennisula) in January. I am excited.

Wanna come check out my garage?

When I bought this house, there were several sets of x-country skis in the 'rafters' of the old garage. Some downhill skis as well. I think the x-country skis were pretty decent, though not as easy to prepare as the newer generations of skis.

I've still got my good x-country skis in the house, though I haven't had them out in years. This would be a good season to take 'em back out for a slip and slide.

The U.P? Love the U.P.

I still recall an amazing Yooper breakfast that Set ordered when we were in Manistique. I stayed back at the hotel with the dogs - asked him to bring me back an egg and toast or something similar. There was enough left-over of his Yooper breakfast that I had breakfast, then all four of us had a picnic lunch from it.

The U.P's so lovely. It's someplace I really want to get back to.

We make it to the Upper Pennisula seven or eight times a year. I've spent time in Manistique.
Speaking of breakfasts ehBeth, I still am drooling over the pancetta, cheese potato, egg, onion skillet creation you posted on the dinner tonight thread.

That was a funny day - I think all three meals were breakfast. Oatmeal, then cheese toast with clementines, then the breakfast skillet.

one of my favourite places in the U.P.



Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior

This is the real Gitchee Goomie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_Hiawatha

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/LonHiaw.html

Oh, how lovely to see y'all onboard. So much snow...... man...... a little bit this way please. Y'all take good care out there.

I am ribbitting still... croaking badly - I need a frog prince. Sore, sore, sore throat, headhurt and wiped out - ack! I need VitC. Little fella is a little better today which is a blessing. He was verra poorly last nite.

Wishing everyone a great weekend. Hope all the crew on shoreleave are well and safe - heapsa love and hugs to all. xxxxxxxxxxxx


<off to find some clementines>

A little snow from the prairie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLzaBL6C2CE

Just flitting back to say Happy Christmas to everyone. Tricia xxxxxxxxx

Hi to everyone. Lovely post Izzieliz - I don't think you left anyone out. I am starting to get busier as I am sure everyone else is too so will be popping in and out. Little munchkin (2 and a half) is at a good age to appreciate Xmas this year. So delightful to watch his face. Hugs to all.

<hope i didn't leave anyone out...>

WhiteViolet - great to see you gal - thinking of you and sending you posivibes. You have mail girl. Take good care - know we are here. x

Indeedee - ahhhhhhhhh - fab any for the wee smunch - and must be so excitement for baby bump Mom... so glad all is going well and that PaPa will hopefully be sorted out too. Keep busy girl - it's a short life - make the most of those moments with the littlies. Most of all, you and hubby have fun together too. Love ya x

Thanku RH - loved it.... so me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs to the praries. x

I must have heard you croaking, MzIz, as I've just come home with another 5 pounds of clementines. They're perfect this year.

WhiteVy, lovely to see you here, even if it's only briefly.

I'm watching/listening to a Rankin Family Christmas special on the teeeeveeee right now. Love them. They're from the Cape Breton area of Canada. A wonderfully musical community there.

this is the wonderful Raylene Rankin performing Ave Maria

<whispering>
<coughing>
<ribbitting>

Bethie - that was lovely. Very calming, peaceful. Thanku. Love your avatar.

I have been out. I managed to get a little done. Totally spent now. So much to do still... little fella is excited about the next few days - we have festive candles lit - cinnamon and apple spice....

requesting Father Christmas delivers some energy... talking of which - I got some VitC and Zinc vitamins today.... hoping, wishing...


So - Missy - I'm sure you're having a great time with your bro and family. Hugs Dixie. Alex, DjjD, Dev, RH - how's the snow? Vegemite - where are you Little One....? Indeedee - you've got a busy week ahead - know you will have a fab time tho with all your loved ones right beside you. BEAgle... ahhhhhh - hoping you are alright - good to talk last nite - thinking of you and yours... x

Babbling - thinking of you and hoping the ice will go and you are safe and warm my friend.

yoooooooooooooooooooooou hoooooooooooooooo bluuuuuuuuuuuuuuue!

Hope all is good in your world. xox