Merry Christmas!

 

Sitting here in the quiet this morning.  I get to pull this image out...

 That's the way Santa arrived in the Tropical Tip.  Maybe he uses a pack mule here in the desert?  ;-)

We will be having Christmas dinner with Steph and Dan - the travel is planned, the GPS is programmed, and we'll bundle up for the trip.  Or just walk next door.  It makes my heart happy to be so close.

Joan bought a prime rib, Steph is going to make it; sides are planned.  And all the kitties get to play together.  Before Murphy, some cat(s) had to spend Christmas without family around all day.  For Steph and Dan's cats, it meant a cat-sitter coming in.  Or, if we were here in our RV, it meant Izzy or Rufus was alone for some time while Joan and I went to Steph and Dan's house.  Murphy, Tango, Alfie, and Tasha all get along... so, when we go to Steph and Dan's house, Murphy comes with us.

Last night, we played some family games.  There may be more of that today.  For the first time, we have done away with prizes for the winners.  That feels OK.

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During a period of light rain yesterday, Joan and I did drive to the Black Bear Diner parking lot, with food and water for the little silver and gray kitty, but we didn't see her.  In driving all around the parking in that shopping/dining area, we saw where various "feeding stations" were put out for needy animals.  Hadn't noticed that before.

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The weather weasels have backed off on their rain predictions for today: the 70% chance that was forecast for today just two days ago is now less than 10%.  A high today of 72º, mostly or partly cloudy.  For sure, it won't be a "White Christmas" here, and I am grateful for that.

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Merry Christmas!  Traditions change, but I hope your holiday is joyous - wishing peace for us all.