Keksie

Wishing everyone who celebrates a Happy Hanukkah!

Storm (who is on the white cube) loves the cube and unless he is cuddled up next to me at night, that is where he likes to sleep. Elmer (the other tabby) likes the top of the bed. At night he likes to sleep on my pillow. Samantha and Annabel are usually outside (which made this picture unusual). At night Samantha sleeps in the living room while Annabel takes the foot of the bed on my side. At night Rocco (a poodle mix) sleeps between my husband and me. Samantha also has a plant stand she likes to sleep on. Annabel does not sleep much. LOL.

Cocoa the bulldog is not happy this morning. She had eye surgery yesterday and will have to wear the cone of shame for several days.

What my cats do when it is a cold morning!

I guess it depends on how you want to travel. I am the heavy packer type. I want all my makeup, a good variety of jewelry and plenty of clothes. I don't want to do laundry on vacation. I also want a variety of shoes. For instance, on our 14-day cruise tour of Alaska we brought 3 large suitcases. One for me, one for my husband that had our land clothes and one that had cruise specific clothes. I have found that if we book our air early enough I can get first class tickets which include 2 bags free each for a reasonable price. To me a vacation is special and I don't want to feel like I am having to scrimp on my clothing selections.

We have taken some nice trips most of which are within a day's drive. South Dakota in 2021, South Florida twice, Tennessee and North Carolina in 2022. This spring we have South Florida, Orlando and Tennessee/North Carolina planned. Hopefully you will get some more trips in this next year to the places you want to see.

I think the fire and ice refers to hot stone massage for the fire and cooling lotion for the ice. It seems that the polish is included. Where I live a dip manicure is $35.00.

For a cruise I would schedule my mani/pedi the week before I go. For my pedicure I get regular polish and it lasts a good month. For my manicure I get the dip powder and it looks good for two weeks and not bad for another week if I have to let it go that long. I wouldn't get it done on the ship - it is a lot more money. I also am not sure of the quality of work but I am very picky about my nails.

For those that are wondering:

I may have to get someone to give me a synopsis. Bad weather is coming and our dish doesn't like bad weather.

We don't have anything booked and I am still hesitating because of protocols since we would want to do a Panama Canal cruise and I think there are still protocols in place. Now I hear about the scramble to get a check in time (in the past we would just show up when we were ready), booking restaurants and shows (we liked my time dining and showing up when we were hungry), we liked to see a show if we were in the mood but not have to have reservations. We have never liked the last morning having to get off the ship early. So now I just really don't know if cruising is for us anymore. I like to plan but wow not this much. Sea days are somewhat easier but port days I wouldn't know how tired I would be in the evening, when I would want to eat, or if I would want to see a show. I don't like Southwest airlines because of the having to get online to get a good boarding time. I don't want to have to do it for a cruise. Now I am sad because I really thought in time we would cruise again but now I am not so sure.

It is 61 here this morning and supposed to get to 71 for the high. My kind of weather!

Pretty but it looks cold!

He is so nice and fluffy. Does he play with the water when the tub is full or just watch?

That is Brrrrrr! When it is in the 50s I am wearing at least pants, long sleeves/sweater and probably a jacket. If it is wet and windy add gloves.

Yup. That is cold. Here is it very foggy, yet again. The temperature is 61F. I will be bringing out the sweaters and coats next weekend. It will get down to 54F highs and 34F lows. Brrr. It will feel like Christmas, however.

I don't know what -4 translates to but it sounds cold. Will keep you in my thoughts for a quick, easy time tomorrow.

Along with my Maine Coons I have 2 tabby cats. Elmer is the heart of our family. He loves everyone, especially my husband. He demands to be wet combed if you are in the bathroom. Storm just moved in one day. He is my snuggle cat at night and has the best purr. Your Princess Ninkasi was meant to be with you and as time goes by you will know why.

I love her fur.

I love the picture of Santa and the dogs. There is always one! LOL You were an awesome Santa!

Currently the CDC is estimating that 118-328 persons a day are dying of flu.

That is wonderful. Great job!

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Sending our condolences and good wishes for you.

It is if you don't want to get sent to medical for a test!

@HBE4Thank you for posting and letting us know you are okish. So very sorry about the loss of your wife. The pictures of your family are wonderful.