Our tradition: neither the tree nor the decorations went up until Mom’s birthday, on December 23rd. Always a big family dinner in honour of our Matriarch, then another big dinner on Dec 25th. Man, I miss those days…
The holidays this year are proving to be disappointing, but the memories still remain of all the great ones from the past with family and friends. Hopefully that will carry me through to better ones to come. Still, it doesn’t stop me from celebrating with all my favorite readers here with Amanda the Great!!
Ric’s malfeasance? But NO…untrueness. He is adding glamor, spirit and adventure, adorning the Christmas decor…with just a hint of possible mayhem. Oh and ice cream bucket, malfeasance extraordinaire. what fine family memories.
Thanksgiving either at our house or Aunt and Uncle’s. Great Aunts would arrive together. All adults would drink to excess, kids would adjourn to a quiet spot to beat each other up playing paper-rock-scissors. As aunts were leaving, no matter which house we were at, the menfolk would stand in the driveway waving goodbye. Aunts would back into the mailbox and knock it over. While men were still smiling and waving they would tell us kids to go out and get the aunt’s car out of the ditch and set the mailbox back up. I miss my great aunts!
seanfear 9 months ago
oh the bucket thing is only on Thanksgiving? It’s daily here
blunebottle 9 months ago
Our tradition: neither the tree nor the decorations went up until Mom’s birthday, on December 23rd. Always a big family dinner in honour of our Matriarch, then another big dinner on Dec 25th. Man, I miss those days…
Melki Premium Member 9 months ago
We always put the turkey net over the dog, then take his picture. (Don’t worry – he gets most of the dark meat as compensation.)
PaintTheDust 9 months ago
Was that four years ago already? Well, in any case, it sounds like you should party with the Beckers!
Perkycat 9 months ago
And a good time was had by all!
Mr. Impatient 9 months ago
Cats are always a big help with the tree.
JPuzzleWhiz 9 months ago
Did the cats supply “hairball ornaments”? d;o)
BJIllistrated Premium Member 9 months ago
The holidays this year are proving to be disappointing, but the memories still remain of all the great ones from the past with family and friends. Hopefully that will carry me through to better ones to come. Still, it doesn’t stop me from celebrating with all my favorite readers here with Amanda the Great!!
itsacatsworld Premium Member 9 months ago
Ric’s malfeasance? But NO…untrueness. He is adding glamor, spirit and adventure, adorning the Christmas decor…with just a hint of possible mayhem. Oh and ice cream bucket, malfeasance extraordinaire. what fine family memories.
willie_mctell 9 months ago
I think Toonces’ behavior is more like nonnegotiable demands. “Give it up, Humie.”
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 9 months ago
Cute couple. Your dad’s a good sport :))
MissyTiger 9 months ago
No mention of Dan? I’m getting suspicious of what mischief he got into that’s so unmentionable! ☺️
crazeekatlady 9 months ago
Thanksgiving either at our house or Aunt and Uncle’s. Great Aunts would arrive together. All adults would drink to excess, kids would adjourn to a quiet spot to beat each other up playing paper-rock-scissors. As aunts were leaving, no matter which house we were at, the menfolk would stand in the driveway waving goodbye. Aunts would back into the mailbox and knock it over. While men were still smiling and waving they would tell us kids to go out and get the aunt’s car out of the ditch and set the mailbox back up. I miss my great aunts!