I haven't felt like blogging lately. I think so far there has only been one post in December. After all it started as a travel diary and since I cancelled my planned winter in Cyprus, again, I can't seem to build much enthusiasm for it. Last winter I tried to stay committed to it and treated the winter as a staycation, walking and exploring areas that I hadn't before, and posting about them. Like everyone, I am just tired of the restrictions, lockdowns, masks, nervousness around people and places with people. I know that I am lucky to enjoy my house and community and not be affected by job loss, or money troubles, or home schooling while working etc. I am grateful for that. Then I cancelled Christmas (there had been plans) at my place and expected to be even more discouraged by that. But I was surprised, it was actually fun, receiving the photos and calls and having a porch visit and Christmas has reinvigorated me.
So this post is a catch up on December and Christmas.
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Photo sent by Christine of Cigi seeing her first snow.
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Another crazy, windy day and Rick had to go out to take photos. Nearly blew him away.
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The wind was picking the top of the waves off and blowing spray horizontally
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creating a "whiteout" effect and
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obscuring the multiple Lakers sheltering in the Bay.
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Rick and I ventured out to check on Spellbound and take pictures of the waves crashing
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on the lighthouses.
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The next day was beautiful so we drove to Long Point but couldn't get far because of the flooding across the roads. Back to Turkey Point and we happened upon
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their Santa Claus Parade. Rick's favourite - the Grinch.
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A short parade but fun with all the essentials - firetrucks, kids in costumes, thrown candy canes and, of course, Santa. We couldn't drive far on Turkey Point either as the roads were flooded there too.
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The beginning Rug Hooking class, held at the Woodhouse Gallery, was 4 evenings (2 Mondays and 2 Thursdays) over the course of 2 weeks, so there wasn't much time for hooking in between but the students were all close to completing their 9X9 mats. This is Sandy's, Winter Tree.
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Charlotte's barn
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and Janet's sunflower. It was her idea to use a swatch for the background as I would never suggest fingering to a beginner but it is going to be stunning.
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I completed this sample so I could demonstrate finishing for them.
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I also had a day of marathon sewing to complete Cigi's stocking and get it to Chris and Jason in time for Christmas.
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Rick and I were exposed to Covid at a Christmas Open House with his family so even if I hadn't already cancelled Christmas at my place I was going to be in isolation any way. But Christmas morning the pictures and greetings rolled in from all the family members including
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Chris, Jason and Cigi .....
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and Mike, Iggy, Avery, Maya, River and Aimee.
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Nic and Dave did a Christmas Day road trip and had a carport visit with Si, Dan, Fiona and Lou and then a porch visit (with lunch and presents) with me.
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Rasta had an enjoyable Christmas with bags to jump in,
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a mandarin orange to roll (it ended up under the couch) and
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a new bed/cushion protector for his favorite chair.
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Boxing Day there was a hawk hovering over the bank and
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kayakers out on the lake (man that would be cold)
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Happy New Year to all who read this.