Wednesday 31 December 2008

Happy New Year!


Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

New Year's Eve is fast approaching! Am sure most of us will be glad to see the 'back end' of this year! Here is to 2009; and may the upcoming year, be a much better one, all the way around to all! Skal!

My son was over earlier today, to help Alan with transporting and hooking up a T.V. in our bedroom. The T.V. we had, has seen 'better days'; and the replacement T.V. was from our wonderful tenant; who had to suddenly return to Europe to care for his aged parents. Thus he had no need of this fabulous T.V. with all its 'bells and whistles' and generously gave it to us as a 'gift'. The only thing that is missing, is the 'clicker'; whereby, Alan will locate the model / code number and order the remote control. Until then, we can happily manage manually; and be grateful for the much improved picture, as well as increased sound! A wonderful way of going into the New Year, methinks; and there are some classic movies showing later this evening! We will also enjoy watching the 'countdown' in New York Times Square! I always become 'sad', moments before the passing year; and as soon as we greet the new year, I am exhuberantly welcoming the 'change of the guard', if you will.

We have experienced all tids of weather! The forecast is for bits of snow, possibly later this pm. We three (Alan, Blue, and myself) are 'home for the night'; and we will savour a quiet New Year's Eve, with some 'appies' (specialty of Costco!) along with some chilled bubbly! A New Year's tidbit 'diet' / 'keep fit' will start 'sometime' next week. LOL! Have to admit, it is hard to resist all those Christmas and New Year's bittid goodies; they do have a bit way of accumulating, don't they! LOL! However, you live only once on this earth; so methinks, ENJOY!

This afternoon, I was outdoors 'chatting' with a few neighbours; and it is very comforting to know, that we are a closely knit community; thus a good feeling of 'belonging'. Our next door neighbours will be popping in over the next couple of days for a glass or two of vino and some tasty hors' d'oeuvres!

We are refreshingly looking forward to taking on the New Year with gusto! 'Blogging' of neighbours, our lovely neighbour that gave us the large red poinsetta that you see in the photo, is returning home tonight. Thankful, too, that my son showed me how to download digital pictures onto our computer; so now you can enjoy a few 'homemade batches'. LOL! We will 'attempt' to give our kind friend her beautiful plant that has given us so much joy! She did say to Alan that she wanted us to HAVE the beauteous plant; however, we know that she would appreciate a tid 'welcome home' touch of the Christmas / New Year's Season. She lives by herself; we sense that she has had a tougher time than most; so why not 'cheer her in' her with a freshly watered and vibrant poinsetta for her to enjoy, for however long!

As a tidbit treat, 'Mini Rice Crackers with Nuts' (again from Costco!) has an extra 'panache' or bittid 'oompf' when you add raisins! A very tidbitz tasty way of 'stretching' the 'snack!'

We also are grateful for the good bittidz visit we had, with my son; and Alan's homemade turkey soup really hit the spot! 'Thank God' for turkey; as it has so many exquisite uses!

We are back now from doing a bittidz of grocery shopping, as well as picking up some champagne, to joyfully 'Cheer In' the New Year! We (like most people) have had our share of difficulties, however, we are going to appreciate and rejoice in the celebration of 2009! You betcha your tidbitz! Thus, we will go out of 2008 well; and ring in the New Year with gleeful gladness!

Tidbit - Enjoy today; regardless of what is going on, or not going on around you. Best to be appreciative of both the good and the not so memorable moments of 2008 (life is a 'journey', right?); and YET, putting that behind you, choose to ring in 2009, with a hearty genuine GOOD CHEER TO ALL!

Bittid - This is also a time to truly reflect upon all our Blessings. As well as to discern what is 'genuine'. Concentrate on where the 'focus' will be in 2009. That 'focus' should ALWAYS be on Him! We are always looking to Him for Guidance, Understanding, and Grace. This allows us to best deal with 'situations' that arise.

Tonight, we will be toasting to "Absent Friends" (You can refer to my post of 'Skal to Absent Friends', December 24th); as well as 'Skaling' to 2009! Should mention, that both Alan and I were raised in 'European' households; so there are some extra special endearing customs, that we truly appreciate! Alan is of fiesty Scottish descent, and I am of Norwegian Viking blood.

On that rousing note, Good Night, Happy New Year, and God Bless!

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