Welcome back from another weekend! What happened at your end?
Yes, we worked some ballroom dance into what was actually a low-key weekend. Although we also attended a holiday dinner gathering of people who will be our new neighbors in a few months.
The holiday blog party was a big success. Thanks to all who attended, and the mingling that was happening was a big treat.
There is one BIG downside of doing that post … and I don’t mean big, but huge! I forgot two regulars here. Because I love both of their blogs and their visits/comments here, here’s a special treat to White Lady in the Hood and Debra at Bagni di Lucca & Beyond.
Because my holiday posting schedule will be different, here are noteworthy celebrations for the rest of December.
- (23rd) Festivus, Human Light Day, Pfeffernuesse Day
- (24th) Eggnog Day, Last Minute Shoppers Day
- (25th) No L Day, Pumpkin Pie Day, It’s About Time Week begins
- (26th) Day of Goodwill Day, Boxing Day, Whiner’s Day, Candy Cane Day, Coffee Percolator Day, Kwanzaa starts, BGSU bowl game
- (27th) Fruitcake Day, Holocaust Remembrance Day
- (28th) Chocolate Day, Card-Playing Day, Gone-to-Pot Day, Call-a-Friend Day, UC bowl game
- (29th) Chocolate Day again, Tick-Tock Day, Pepper Pot Day, Relaxation Day
- (30th) Bacon Day, Falling Needles Family Fest Day, Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute Day, Bicarbonate of Soda day
- (31st) One Voice Day, Make Up Your Mind Day, Dice Day, No Interruptions Day, Champagne Day
My posting schedule for remaining time in 2014 will be a bit different. The next post will feature my holiday gifts in videos, so I hope everyone stops by the treats. That post will go live on the 23rd (evening Eastern US) so it will be live for much of Christmas Eve to those ahead of me in time. After Christmas Day, I will have a series of light, enjoyable posts.
Here’s something to start your week. Many have (or will) spend time in malls and/or airports … and escalators is one thing these two venues may have in common. Let’s just say that I don’t recommend trying this.
Have a good rest of the week!
A Frank Angle 
So beautiful! Glad I met you here!
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Resa,
Thanks … Oh you wished a grand party. But it’s not too late to go over for a Grab Bag as I left them out. Go back one post.
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KK…. “LOL”
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🙂
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I like the double chocolate days, followed by Bacon Day! You can’t go wrong celebrating these. Fun video, but ouch! I’m staying away from all malls, all done.
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Bumble,
You are absolutely correct on all counts regarding bacon, chocolate, and the malls! BTW … Alice come over from your blog and made a comment! … and I will reciprocate once I recover. Hope you get a chance to stop by for my Christmas Eve post that will have outstanding video gifts.
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Oh, how nice! I just love Alice. She’s a hoot! I need to stop by her blog to say hello!
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Frank – wanted to say thanks again for the invite and presents at the Christmas Party! It was a hoot. Really had a ball. Love the gifts and the genius format.
If I don’t speak to you until 2014, I wish you and yours Happy Holidays and a great 2014! (P.S. My post earlier today is titled “FestivUs” but it’s a different play on words and I’m sure will not resemble your post at all.) Take care and stay in touch! D
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D,
Thanks for coming … and for mingling and getting into the spirit!
Now I have to make up for lost time and get back out there visiting others. May have to visit your FestivUs post on Festivus. 😉 Happy Holidays to you and everyone around you!
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The same to you, Frank! I must also get out there and do some reading…Cheers! Talk soon. D
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My Christmas Eve post will be have be a treasure chest of gifts … and the rest of the year will be light, shorts, and some wows! Cheers!!!!
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Hey Frank – I am getting your same response message 5-6 times today. The reply you sent on 12/22 @ 9:22 pm. I don’t know what’s up with that? Anyway, Merry Christmas and the best to you in 2014. I’m going to skeedaddle and try to be MIA until early next year. Thx again for your shout-out and a great Christmas party. 🙂
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As we know, every once in a while WP goes a bit out of whack. …
Merry Christmas to you and all around you. Hope you get to see my Christmas Eve post (which happens to be active now for the overseas folks)
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Cool. I’ll check it out! same sentiments to you my friend. 🙂 Have fun!!! (we will be)
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I will check it out! 🙂
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Hi Frank – hope you had a great Christmas. Yes, I’ve noticed it does – I think it gets higher traffic and then a little overloaded. 🙂
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We had a low-key day … but a good day! … Hope yours was good!!!
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Yes, ours was very low key. Husband and I, dog, and three cats sat by the fire sipping beverages and watching movies. Our parents are in their late 70s and 80s, so we do Christmas with them when it’s best for them – not necessarily on that day. All our siblings live out of state, so we normally don’t see them. One’s a pilot (busy), ones a salesman (on the road), and ones a nurse! Not conducive to “normal” days off. 🙂 But we had a fun, restful, and happy day.
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The loved one, beverages, the pets, a fire and movies sounds like a wonderful day!
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It sure was! Rested. That’s always a great feeling in your 40s. Ha
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Where did you get that clip of my son on the escalator, Frank? It’s right next to Victoria’s secret …
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Elyse,
I have my sources and keep certain things a secret.
BTW … someone at the party suggested that you kiss a Republican as part of a fund raising effort.
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I have had a busy weekend. That comment, though, cracked me up. I must go and investigate.
XX Frank. I’m awfully glad you’re my friend.
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🙂
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Thanks for the party and the tee shirt. Area Man was in our paper today doing something strange to Area Woman.
The escalator kid didn’t seem to understand basic physics. Things in motion tend to keep moving at the same speed and direction – law of intertia. That curved rail at the bottom got him. Nature wins again.
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Law of inertia. The law of intertia has been discredited and no longer is used. 🙂
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Jim,
He must had paid attention in Physics class!
Interesting that Area Man and Area Woman made the local papers. How timely!
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He should have paid more attention.
Good night. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.
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BTW … how much snow did you get?
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Snow? We go 6″ of new snow. This morning it is 0˚ and will be near -15˚ in the morning. Thankful to not be homeless.
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Ouch and brrrrrrr … At this age, I would enjoy your winters.
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From the Beautiful City of Roses, Portland Oregon…many many thanks, aFA, for a wonderful party. I’m taking Fruit Cake Day to play football…with any leftover fruitcakes…on a platter or two-legged. Game on….
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Jots,
I see your city has 50s today while mine will be in the 30s and moving lower. Fruitcakes and a football game … obvious joys are on your way! Keep smiling … and hope to see you on Christmas Eve.
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We always celebrate bicarbonate of soda day Frank
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GFB,
Being a man of the world, I am not surprised.
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Oh the folly, and physical resiliency of youth! That video is hilarious, but could have ended so badly. LOL! I’m going to hold on for “No Interruptions Day,” Frank. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a day like that! And to you and your wife and FIL, I pray you have a good Christmas. This is a toughie, but you have each other…and whole host of well wishers out here.
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Debra,
Well said about the escalator guy! … and No Interruptions Day is a perfect fit for Breathe Lighter!
Christmas will be a tough one. It will be very low key, and the three of us will have a simple meal on that day … and then we get together with others a bit later. But in the end, smiles will still appear.
True gifts for the season on Christmas Eve right here!
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Ouch! I won’t be trying that escalator trick. I do miss eggnog. Have some for me. Happy holidays to you and your family.
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TBM,
Definite ouch … he obviously forgot to think about his landing. Happy Holidays to you and yours … hope you can stop by Christmas Eve.
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Ouch!!
My baking marathon starts today. Holidays tunes will carry me through 🙂
Have a spectacular Monday sir!
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Audra,
Glad you are baking today and not sliding on escalators. 😉 Cheers to your marathon … hope to see you anytime Christmas Eve.
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Thank You for the roses!
I got out in a torrential rainfall and finished my shopping this weekend. I think the rain kept the crowds at bay, so it wasn’t the madhouse I expected. Now, I’ll spend the next two days baking and cooking.(which I enjoy) (hopefully I won’t burn too many cookies this year!) 🙂
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Hood,
I believe your area got a lot of rain .. YUK! But at least you are safe. Cheers to your baking efforts … I’m on my way! … Hope you stop by for my Christmas Eve post with choices of special gifts for all.
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Yes, snow, ice, one day it was 70…now floods…the south has it all when it comes to weather. I’m off for the next 2 weeks – I plan on stopping by often.
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Floods are horrible … hope your house is safe. Enjoy your time off!!!!
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Loved the gift of the rose Frank, and isn’t nature just beautiful in her glorious gifts she brings us every single day… 🙂 I hope to have time to pop in on Christmas Eve Frank….. Enjoy your Christmas with your family and will look forward to your new postings in 2014… 🙂
Take care Frank
Sue
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Sue,
My post will be there for your morning … and I think you will find something there to enjoy. Blessings and Christmas cheer to you and your family.
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I hope you stopped the “today’s day” list on the 31st because you’re waiting for official confirmation that the 1st is in fact “El Guapo Goes Surfing” day.
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Guapo,
Oh no .. I should have included it on the 31st as The Day Before El Guapo Goes Surfing Day! Hope the weather is good enough for you to do so!
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Have a beautiful Monday and Christmas week, my friend. We are in the process of getting rid of unwanted stuff and filling the first boxes! 🙄
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Marina,
Good luck with the packing. Seems we’ve been going through stuff for several months … but we are getting there. Oh the hard work moving and pressure moving brings upon us. Take care of yourself.
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Lots of fun festivities this time of the year!
Hope you don’t mind me pointing this out; but – you forgot one on the 31st. Other than the obvious NYE – It’s also RoSy’s Bday – LOL
Happy Christmas week to you & your loved ones 🙂
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RoSy,
Oh my my … there always seems to be a party on your day!!!! I sure hope you can see the Christmas Eve post … (it’s live now for the overseas readers).
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