Pedal To The Metal

Okay, football Sunday is out of the way and our Christmas is approaching.  It's time to stop all the folderol and lollygagging, put the pedal to the metal, and get serious about prep work.  With the threat of rain looming, I was grateful for the pause button so I could bring up more firewood, stay dry, and not miss the games.  I also used the leaf blower to clear a couple of inches of leaves off the front porch (it's a leaf magnet) and a massive amount off the deck.  There were so many that the battery on the blower went dead (it's rechargeable) before I could finish.  That's just the tip of the chore-list iceberg, but at least something got done.  No, there are no ornaments on the tree as yet, but I'm thinking about it.

Actually, putting the tree up in stages has its advantages.  Ralph has had enough time to inspect each addition, get used to it, and get bored.  He doesn't give it a passing glance now.  Unless food is involved, Celeste doesn't care.  Both cats have had a good time playing hide-and-seek in the empty box.

I will have to go to town this week, but fortunately I can wait until the rest of the world is hopefully done with pre-Christmas madness.  Having our celebration after the fact gives the Kids in the valley a chance to share the holiday with other family and friends, pretty much a win-win situation.

I could see when Bessie went out for her early morning piddle today that we did get some rain during the night.  More is predicted for today, a good excuse to stay inside and get something done.  Stop that!  I can hear you laughing, you know.

According to the calendar, tonight is Christmas Eve.  I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!