Christmas Survey
Getting Ready
Do You Look Forward to Christmas?: Always
Do You Prefer Real or Fake trees?: Real
Which Do You Have?: Fake, have you seen a fir tree in Southern Arizona?
Do You Hang a Wreath?: Always made door swag out of bottom branches of real tree.
Do You Hang Lights On Your House?: Not always
Do You Play Christmas Music?: Yes, its Thanksgiving so I can start today
Do You Hang Stockings?: No
Do You Get Ornaments Every Year Like Hallmark Ornaments?: Did for kids when they were at home
Do You Hang Mistletoe?: Have in past
Do You Put Candy Canes On Your Tree?: No
Do You Use a Tinsel Garland or Strands of Tinsel?: yes
Favorites
Christmas Candy: Chocolate covered mountians my Dad always bought,
can only find out Vermont Country Store now and they don't taste near as good at $19.95 lb.
Christmas Cookie: Any homemade
Holiday Food: Turkey & Dressing
Holiday Dessert: Pumpkin Pie
Holiday Drink: None really
Candy Cane Flavor: Origional peppermint
Santa's Reindeer: Rudolph
Christmas Carol: Any Statler Brothers Song
Christmas Movie: None
Christmas Color: Blue & Silver
Christmas Activity: Getting together with family and friends.
Do You Believe In Santa?: Yes
Do You Like Fruitcake?: No
Do You Like Eggnog?: No
Do You Go Caroling?: Have you heard me sing!!
Do You Drive Around and Look at the Christmas Lights?: Yes
Do You Do Christmas Baking?: Not as much as in the past.
Ham or Turkey for Christmas Dinner?: Turkey...if the crowds big enough ham also.
Do You Set Out Cookies for Santa?: No
Do You Leave Carrots for Santa's Reindeer?: No
Do You Have a Family Christmas Dinner?: Have in past
Do You Read T'was The Night Before Christmas Every Year?: No
Do You Open a Present on Christmas Eve?: Eve, always went to parents house Christmas Day.
Do You get Photos Taken With Santa?: No
Do You Go To Holiday Parties?: Sometimes
You Host a Holiday Party?: Seldom
Do You Prefer to Give or Receive?: Give
Do You Drink Hot Chocolate?: Yes
Marshmallows or Whipped Cream?: Whipped Cream
Do You Send Christmas Cards?: Yes
Would You Want a White Christmas?: In Arizona, get real.
What Do You Do On Christmas Eve?: Usually stay at home now
Do You Have Any Special Family traditions?: All have changed since parents passed away in 1999
How Early Do You Wake Up on Christmas Morning?: Same as usual, about 6-7 am
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Hawaii
Wow...Great.....So lovely.....what more can I say.
Arrived the afternoon of the 4th November, picked up rental car and short drive to Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona. As we were checking in the desk clerk looked at Don taking luggage out of car and said "he is big, just a moment". In less than a minute she said "I changed your room it was a double and he needs a king size". It could not have been a better room, 3rd floor over the turtle bay on the left corner of the building so we had a balcony on two sides with a small table and two chairs (one side you had to stand it was so narrow but you could look over the pool and watch sufers)looking down you could see fish in the water and green sea turtles, needless to say we spent lots of time sitting watching sunsets over the water and left the sliding glass door open to hear the waves wash in at night.
Took the Big Island Grand Circle Island Tour (know locally as the 13 hr tour)and yes it did take 13 hrs. Picked up at hotel and visited coffee factory, volcano, macadema nut factory, chocolate factory, black sand beach and drove through a rainforst, desert, mountian and valleys.
Included a luaua, Hilo Hatties,trip to Hilo, Greenwell Coffee Plantation (it had been in the family since 1850's), stopped at Kimura Fabrics which has a great selection of Hawaiian prints (and has been in business for 60 years), even tried our hand (body) at snorkeling...twice...loved the beautiful fish.
John & Steph and family invited us to a wonderful lunch at the yacht harbor, which turned out to be a treat from Trudy next door. Was suprised to see Pat & Jodie Schatz owners of Crane Prarie Resort in the High Lakes Region of Oregon at the next table. John & Steph also had us to their home for pupus and hang out time till our plane left at 11:45pm the last night.
Have pictures but still haven't gotten them from the camera to computer so that will be a later post.
Arrived the afternoon of the 4th November, picked up rental car and short drive to Keauhou Beach Resort in Kona. As we were checking in the desk clerk looked at Don taking luggage out of car and said "he is big, just a moment". In less than a minute she said "I changed your room it was a double and he needs a king size". It could not have been a better room, 3rd floor over the turtle bay on the left corner of the building so we had a balcony on two sides with a small table and two chairs (one side you had to stand it was so narrow but you could look over the pool and watch sufers)looking down you could see fish in the water and green sea turtles, needless to say we spent lots of time sitting watching sunsets over the water and left the sliding glass door open to hear the waves wash in at night.
Took the Big Island Grand Circle Island Tour (know locally as the 13 hr tour)and yes it did take 13 hrs. Picked up at hotel and visited coffee factory, volcano, macadema nut factory, chocolate factory, black sand beach and drove through a rainforst, desert, mountian and valleys.
Included a luaua, Hilo Hatties,trip to Hilo, Greenwell Coffee Plantation (it had been in the family since 1850's), stopped at Kimura Fabrics which has a great selection of Hawaiian prints (and has been in business for 60 years), even tried our hand (body) at snorkeling...twice...loved the beautiful fish.
John & Steph and family invited us to a wonderful lunch at the yacht harbor, which turned out to be a treat from Trudy next door. Was suprised to see Pat & Jodie Schatz owners of Crane Prarie Resort in the High Lakes Region of Oregon at the next table. John & Steph also had us to their home for pupus and hang out time till our plane left at 11:45pm the last night.
Have pictures but still haven't gotten them from the camera to computer so that will be a later post.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Viva Las Vegas
Wow we had our "girl weekend", what a wonderful time I had. Did lots of talking, laughing, drinking, looking, seeing, and don't forget the walking.
Thursday met Patty at the airport and got her luggage and put it in the car, then Chris arrived so got her luggage and got checked in. Did some sight seeing, people (and bar tender)watching and gambling.
Friday found a pharmacy for Patty who was coming down with a doozy of a cold, had breakfast (wasn't it about 10:30am by then)...Oh well 3 sharing a bathroom, blow dryers, curling irons and etc brought back FOND memories..Now I know why I left for work before they had to get ready for school! Checked out Ethel's an outstanding chocolate factory (and cactus gardens that was not near as interesting to the two Arizonians). It has started by the son of the man who started the Mars Candy Company. Stop by if you get to LV. Parked at one end of the strip and checked out casinos and etc. That evening we split up about 7pm with Chris attending a LRPG with friends and Patty and I attending the show of "Tony and Tina's Wedding" It was lots of fun, got kissed by father of the groom (you know that slobbery smack smack smack) who had been hitting the bottle during the pre wedding. Lots of inter action with actors because we were at one of the tables next to the "dance floor" "alter".
Saturday took a taxi to the opposite end of the strip from where we started Friday (and this way no one had to forgo their Margarita's because they were driving). Checked out more stores, casinos and etc. Found a great upscale hamburger place for dinner then back to hotel to see Cirque Du Soleil Mystere Wow Patty great seats you picked. Second row middle, action right in front of us, right above us, and all around us when they were in audience. A MUST SEE SHOW if you ever get a chance.
Thank you so much Chris and Patty, I have two lovely wonderful daughters!!!!!
Thursday met Patty at the airport and got her luggage and put it in the car, then Chris arrived so got her luggage and got checked in. Did some sight seeing, people (and bar tender)watching and gambling.
Friday found a pharmacy for Patty who was coming down with a doozy of a cold, had breakfast (wasn't it about 10:30am by then)...Oh well 3 sharing a bathroom, blow dryers, curling irons and etc brought back FOND memories..Now I know why I left for work before they had to get ready for school! Checked out Ethel's an outstanding chocolate factory (and cactus gardens that was not near as interesting to the two Arizonians). It has started by the son of the man who started the Mars Candy Company. Stop by if you get to LV. Parked at one end of the strip and checked out casinos and etc. That evening we split up about 7pm with Chris attending a LRPG with friends and Patty and I attending the show of "Tony and Tina's Wedding" It was lots of fun, got kissed by father of the groom (you know that slobbery smack smack smack) who had been hitting the bottle during the pre wedding. Lots of inter action with actors because we were at one of the tables next to the "dance floor" "alter".
Saturday took a taxi to the opposite end of the strip from where we started Friday (and this way no one had to forgo their Margarita's because they were driving). Checked out more stores, casinos and etc. Found a great upscale hamburger place for dinner then back to hotel to see Cirque Du Soleil Mystere Wow Patty great seats you picked. Second row middle, action right in front of us, right above us, and all around us when they were in audience. A MUST SEE SHOW if you ever get a chance.
Thank you so much Chris and Patty, I have two lovely wonderful daughters!!!!!
Friday, October 10, 2008
More ABC's
More ABC's
A is for age: 66
B is for beer of choice: McMenamins Ruby
C is for career right now: Retired
D is for your dog's name: Don’t have one.
E is for essential item you use everyday: Refrigerator
F is for favorite TV show: Dancing with the Stars
G is for favorite game to watch:
H is for Home town: Salem, Oregon
I is for instruments you play: Radio count?
J is for favorite juice: Tomato (best as a Bloody Mary)
K is for whose butt you'd like to be kicking: I take the 5th.
L is for last place you ate at: home or Cocopah Casino Buffet
M is for marriage: Yes 48 yrs this fall
N is for your name: Marlyn Marie Newburn
O is for overnight hospital stay: Birth of 2 daughters
P is for people you were with today: Husband, staff at Yuma Gastroenterology
Q is for what's your best quality: Faithful
R is for what are you currently reading: Star Light Star Bright; HAWAII the Big Island Revealed.
S is for relationship status: Married
T is for time you woke up today: 6:15am
U is for the type of underwear you have on: Yep I do have it on!
V is for vegetable you love: Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Carrots, etc, etc.
W is for worst habits: Holding a grudge.
X is for x-rays you've had recently: Bone density
Y is for something candy : Black licorice gum drops or jelly beans
Z is for zodiac sign: Leo
A is for age: 66
B is for beer of choice: McMenamins Ruby
C is for career right now: Retired
D is for your dog's name: Don’t have one.
E is for essential item you use everyday: Refrigerator
F is for favorite TV show: Dancing with the Stars
G is for favorite game to watch:
H is for Home town: Salem, Oregon
I is for instruments you play: Radio count?
J is for favorite juice: Tomato (best as a Bloody Mary)
K is for whose butt you'd like to be kicking: I take the 5th.
L is for last place you ate at: home or Cocopah Casino Buffet
M is for marriage: Yes 48 yrs this fall
N is for your name: Marlyn Marie Newburn
O is for overnight hospital stay: Birth of 2 daughters
P is for people you were with today: Husband, staff at Yuma Gastroenterology
Q is for what's your best quality: Faithful
R is for what are you currently reading: Star Light Star Bright; HAWAII the Big Island Revealed.
S is for relationship status: Married
T is for time you woke up today: 6:15am
U is for the type of underwear you have on: Yep I do have it on!
V is for vegetable you love: Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Carrots, etc, etc.
W is for worst habits: Holding a grudge.
X is for x-rays you've had recently: Bone density
Y is for something candy : Black licorice gum drops or jelly beans
Z is for zodiac sign: Leo
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Project Linus
Went to a meeting today to help plan sewathon for Project Linus Oct 28, 29 and 30. They supply blankets for children in crisis. Our local chapter has dontate 2868 blankets to Yuma Regional Medical Center Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, Child Protective Services , Children's Health Service, Catholic Community Services Safe House, Children's Village, Arizona Children's Association, Hospice, Cocopah Social Services, California and Arizona Highway Patrol, Yuma Fire Department and our Fallen Hero's Children including Military and Law Enforcement.
If you have some time and can sew, crochet, knit or support those who do please check out the Project Linus in your area.
"The Best Kind Of Sleep Under Heaven Above Is Under A Blanket Handmade With Love"
If you have some time and can sew, crochet, knit or support those who do please check out the Project Linus in your area.
"The Best Kind Of Sleep Under Heaven Above Is Under A Blanket Handmade With Love"
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Food
Nom Nom Nom!
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
1. Game from an animal that someone in your family killed. I grew up on more venison than beef.
2. Ice cream from a dairy farm that makes their ice cream on the premises. Bonus points if you can eat your ice cream and see the herd of cows that it came from. Living on a farm (but not dairy)with cows and making our own homemade ice cream count!!!!
3. Wild berries that you find, pick and eat yourself.
4. Something deep-fried that was never meant to be deep-fried. Dill pickles.
5. Pizza from a NY City pizzeria that's at least 40 years old.
6. Bread made from scratch, still warm from the oven. Preferably that you've made yourself.
7. Food from a street vendor. Bonus points if you and that vendor don't share a language in common.
8. Fish you have caught and cleaned yourself.
9. Birthday cake (and frosting!) from scratch.
10. Salad from someone's garden.
11. Homemade salad dressing.
12. Baseball park food. Bonus points for a Fenway Frank. Beer doesn't count.
13. Homebrewed beer. I didn't like it tho!
14. Something baked in an EZ-Bake Oven.Oh what we do for our kids!
15. Slab bacon from a butcher shop or meat market. From a pig we raised also.
16. Real maple syrup.
17. Astronaut ice cream (purchased from a gift shop on a school field trip, if possible).
18. Something you didn't think you would like, but you tried anyway. Like to try new stuff.
19. Yuengling beer
20. Mastroianni Brothers bread
21. Bueon Y Sano burrito
22. Guiness draft
23. Haggis (not for taste, for bragging rights!)
24. Beets
25. Avocado
26. At least 10 different kinds of sushi
27. Something you've grown from seed
28. Something with the head still attached when it was served
29. Crawdads/Crayfish (Bonus points if you caught/cleaned them yourself)
30. Alcohol that was older than you were
If you want to add this to your LJ, go ahead, and feel free to add more specific foods!
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
1. Game from an animal that someone in your family killed. I grew up on more venison than beef.
2. Ice cream from a dairy farm that makes their ice cream on the premises. Bonus points if you can eat your ice cream and see the herd of cows that it came from. Living on a farm (but not dairy)with cows and making our own homemade ice cream count!!!!
3. Wild berries that you find, pick and eat yourself.
4. Something deep-fried that was never meant to be deep-fried. Dill pickles.
5. Pizza from a NY City pizzeria that's at least 40 years old.
6. Bread made from scratch, still warm from the oven. Preferably that you've made yourself.
7. Food from a street vendor. Bonus points if you and that vendor don't share a language in common.
8. Fish you have caught and cleaned yourself.
9. Birthday cake (and frosting!) from scratch.
10. Salad from someone's garden.
11. Homemade salad dressing.
12. Baseball park food. Bonus points for a Fenway Frank. Beer doesn't count.
13. Homebrewed beer. I didn't like it tho!
14. Something baked in an EZ-Bake Oven.Oh what we do for our kids!
15. Slab bacon from a butcher shop or meat market. From a pig we raised also.
16. Real maple syrup.
17. Astronaut ice cream (purchased from a gift shop on a school field trip, if possible).
18. Something you didn't think you would like, but you tried anyway. Like to try new stuff.
19. Yuengling beer
20. Mastroianni Brothers bread
21. Bueon Y Sano burrito
22. Guiness draft
23. Haggis (not for taste, for bragging rights!)
24. Beets
25. Avocado
26. At least 10 different kinds of sushi
27. Something you've grown from seed
28. Something with the head still attached when it was served
29. Crawdads/Crayfish (Bonus points if you caught/cleaned them yourself)
30. Alcohol that was older than you were
If you want to add this to your LJ, go ahead, and feel free to add more specific foods!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Low of 79
No that is not my golf score. Just the weather forecast for tomorrow. It is so nice to have the door open and fresh air. When you get up and it is 81 inside (with air set at 80) and 85 outside you don't get much fresh air.
Going to the pool at 8:45am, a group of us meet most mornings between 9 and 10 to "exercise".
Working on plans for trip to Las Vegas Oct 16 to 19 with both daughters, have tickets to two shows. Also on vacation to Hawaii (Big Island) Nov 4 to 11, have an island tour 5th, thought this would be a good way to see highlights and then we know where we want to spend more time during the rest of the week.
"Snowbirds" are starting to return so life will be much busier for the next 6 plus months.
Going to the pool at 8:45am, a group of us meet most mornings between 9 and 10 to "exercise".
Working on plans for trip to Las Vegas Oct 16 to 19 with both daughters, have tickets to two shows. Also on vacation to Hawaii (Big Island) Nov 4 to 11, have an island tour 5th, thought this would be a good way to see highlights and then we know where we want to spend more time during the rest of the week.
"Snowbirds" are starting to return so life will be much busier for the next 6 plus months.
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