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We're preparing for Thanksgiving dinner at Barbara's this week. Yesterday Barbara and I did a little shopping and picked up a 10 lb turkey. I'm in charge of dressing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Juan has the green bean casserole which is always really good. Barbara is doing the turkey, whiskey glazed carrots and many other goodies as well.
Today we picked up a couple of extra veggies and checked the wine selections. While we were there the Christmas spirit parked in front. We've seen this guy for years. His car is covered with stuffed animals, Christmas lights and music. This morning I was on the treadmill at the gym. It's on the second floor with an all-glass front. I like watching the construction across the street, the dump trucks coming and going, etc. There he was, driving by with all his glory, white beard and Santa hat. That's what makes the season special.
After our shopping spree yesterday, Barbara came over for happy hour. Never empty-handed whether here or at her house. She prepared her famous cheese bread. Out of the oven, it was better than any pizza I've ever had. Lots of talk, laughing and overall good fun.
Here we are in the dining room tonight writing the blog and checking the internet. This is what we see in the living room in front of us. The television is on YouTube piano Christmas music. Might as well get a head start. It only lasts six weeks. Every room in the house has a fireplace, each a unique style.
Adi is on the left. She's a lover and follows us around the house. Rufus is more subdued and is slowly warming up to us. We love having the furkids around.
We didn't bring much with us in terms of clothes as we weren't sure how long we would be here. Juan is going home on Saturday for two days to go to a meeting, sign some papers and bring back a small list of things we need here. Our housesit's niece will be coming on Saturday from Queretaro to visit friends and to see how things are going.
And a big hello to you too Chris...we met a couple weeks ago in the jardin. We had an interesting chat and then
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January...maybe see you then if you guys are still there...
Happy Thanksgiving to you guys! Enjoying reading about your time in SMA. We're at a Bluegrass festival in Myrtle Beach.
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