The day after Christmas is kind of like a fairground with the rides all packed up and trailered away.
There seems to be ornaments strewn across every surface, the fridge is bulging with turkey leftovers. And I think that Bootsie is hung over.
Just joking about Bootsie, at least I think that I am.
He has been on a extended "staycation" at our house, with very infrequent day trips. Gar is playing the concierge, and I am the masseuse.
He isn't impressed with the level of service that either of us are offering. I have a feeling that he won't be a big tipper.
What does he expect for a cheap free vacation?
He is lucky we aren't fully booked, and could upgrade him to the presidential suite. Read that as, he takes up most of the bed.
We have returned him to his rightful home many times. One night last week I was even tromping across the street with a squirming cat scratching my best weatherproof jacket, and snow filling my garden clogs. I could barely see with the driving snow covering my glasses, it was dark, and very cold. What I don't do for that cat. And no, I didn't get photos.
He is determined to have his Christmas holiday at our place. Black and white cats have a mind of their own, and he is determined.
My garden is sullen, and pouting, at least those plants that survived the chilly -7 C temperatures. Another apology post to the perennials is in the works. As for any of the more tender plants, well.......that certainly is a big compost pile isn't it?
Whoops, again.
Bring on the new year.
Jen
Gorgeous photos Jen!!! Love th warmth and beauty of the dragonfly..it is stunning and the pinecone /nature picture beautiful...lovely post as always! Enjoy your new year!
ReplyDeleteI am so ready for a New Year too!!
ReplyDeleteGetting home from work on December 24th after a long & tiring December in retail, I feel like I'm a few steps behind everyone else.
ReplyDeleteI finished trimming the tree on Christmas Day and I'm only just beginning to get really into the spirit of the season. I have a few friends coming over tomorrow - hope you & Gar can make it - so, the celebrating is just getting started in my house.
Enjoy your 'day after'. Give Bootsie a squeeze for me.
Bring on the spring! Your dragonfly is stunning, I love it.
ReplyDeleteIt is always enjoyable to have a house guest. Maybe you should just move him in.
Hi Jen~~ What can you do? Weather, like cats has a mind of its own. And time, marches on, despite our efforts to hold on to it. Although at this point we're happy to see it march, maybe even trot, on out of here. Spring can't come soon enough.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good Christmas Jen. Bootsie had definitely adopted you and knows a good thing when he sees it.
ReplyDeleteI for one am glad it is all over with ans we can all just think about flowers and spring now.
We are all still in a 'food coma' here, Jen :) Countdown to the New Year ... thanks for your creative posts, always a delight!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, Your Dragonfly is stunning!:)
ReplyDeleteSounds like Boorsie has it made..I can imagine you returning him..you need better boots!:)
Great photos - as usual!
ReplyDeleteDon't Bootsie's owners mind that he spends most of his time at your place?
Yup--it's all over but the dishes and the mess! ;) Hope you had a blessed Christmas.
ReplyDeleteStop on over for visit!!
YES!! Tell me more about your "Dragonfly" I love them, and yours is gorgeous! What is it? A pin? Lovely just lovely. No pictures? Of you snow filled boots, c'mon that would have been awesome! he he Wishing you all the best! Have a wonderful Start of the New Year!
ReplyDeleteJen your photos are fabulous! I love them both and the contrast of the simple natural with the more glitzy manmade. Stunning! I confess to being confused about Bootsie?? He is not your kitty? Carol
ReplyDeleteNever know whether to answer on my own blog or to the person who asked a question... My new camera is a Canon EOS 500 D - a DSLR... Have no idea what the lens is - it's the one that came with it. Seems pretty good though! I'm over the moon... but will now have to learn how to focus and stuff rather than just pointing and shooting.
ReplyDeleteWhy would Bootsie ever leave? I wouldn't with that kind of service. Now would the concierge please book my dinner reservations after my massage. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLol, you are so funny. I could see everything in my minds eye. I do know about those cats. I have a few with minds of their own too. I love them but they sure can be a pain sometimes.
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Carolynn, Bootsie says squeak, which is what he does when we hug him.
ReplyDeleteLady Fi, I am conflicted when it comes to letting him in. His people have my number, and my email, and they know where we live. We try and encourage him to go home regularly. I drop him off all the time, but he always returns. They don't seem to worry too much, but they do love him.
Farmchick, coming right over, put on the kettle.
Trainwreck, the dragonfly was a ornament at the local gardencentre. They kindly allowed me to go wild with the camera. Almost like a candystore.
Carol, no sadly he belongs to someone else across the street. We seem to share him, and I always feel guilty when he is here. But that said, he is very clear that he wants to be here right now. We hate to see him waiting out in the cold, so we let him in.
Lori, consider it booked, oh, and we expect a huge tip!
Jen
We wish you a New Year of good health and much joy! thank you Jen for sharing all you have throughout the year. Diana
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