Loudly sing “cuckoo”!
by chuckofish
I don’t know about you but I’m beginning to feel slightly “cuckoo”. Still, we’re making progress. The tree is up.
The decorations are (mostly) out.
Presents are beginning to pile up, and my Christmas cactus has ONE bud! Note, too, the sweet Bonsai tree from my brother and his family. The trauma of travel cost it some leaves, but for now I’ve put it in the spot that all my plants love, so I think it will recover.
I have ALL my wrapping left to do, but the packages just keep arriving.
This morning I made brownies to take to the Tai Chi Christmas party the DH and I will attend in about half an hour (!). After those festivities, I’ll spend the day writing Christmas cards and preparing the house for the arrival of sons #2 and #3 later this week. Tomorrow, the DH and I will read at the Lessons and Carols service at our Presbyterian Church. It will be a busy weekend, but I’m looking forward to it.
When you get tired of all the holiday folderol and want to remember a simpler time, follow this link, watch the video, and spot our mother (hint: she’s the last person to board the truck and she’s wearing shades).
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OMG!!! That video is great! I remember that coat so well–she had it for years!! Her skiis are around here somewhere. Fascinating to watch the winter carnival and ski jumping etc–so rustic and primitive by today’s standards. Those tow-ropes were not for the weak of heart. You had to really want to ski.
P.S. Your house looks lovely and your tree is magnificent!
I know! The coat, the shades, and just the way she moved seem so familiar. It was lovely to see her. I think she appears later on in the video, when a jumper falls after landing and she runs across to see if he’s okay. I was amazed at how primitive it all was!
The tree looks great! And how did you find that old video? Also, who had the dosh for a handheld color camera in the 40s? That was lovely to see. I think that might be the first video I’ve ever seen of your mother.
I love the video–what a great find! It was wonderful to catch a glimpse of Grandma Mary!
Wow, what you can find on the internet never ceases to amaze.