Happenings of late.

Well, Christmas with all the trimmings, excitement and joys is over. I had a good one, but really was not up to the usual par. I am afraid I have been a bit of a grump!!! I am having allergy problems, or at least I think that is it, as after I take medications in the mornings, and evenings I itch all over!!! Looked up the side affects of one I take and that is one of the side effects, not the mild one, but the severe one!!! Went to the advice nurse, didn't get help there, doctor wasn't in, and the pharmacy couldn't tell me what the fillers were to this medication. I have a feeling that a latex product of some sort is one of them, but didn't get relief, so have to wait until the doctor is in. Hopefully that will take care of the problem. If not, I am not sure what I will do!!! Enough of my grumping. I hope that all had a good Christmas. The best part of mine was hearing from all my chicks, hearing that they were okay. My hubby and I went to a couple of good movies, and today I had lunch with my sisters. One being from out of state and which I don't see often enough. We've had a lot of rain already and more coming by the end of the week. I will not complain, just happy that I am not stuck in a blizzard as some in the midwest and east! I wish all a Happy New Year!! Antique Rose

CLUB LUNCHEON

Yesterday was our antique club luncheon. We had lots of food, fun and good conversion. The room was decorated with a Pointsetta theme. It was very pretty. We each member brought a bag of food for the local charities. We have had a tree with decorations before but thought maybe this would be better this year. The only down side, one of our members died in November and she will be missed. One of my good friends was sick and didn't make it to the party. All in all a very good year has been had by all. Looking forward to the new year, and new members. Our membership is getting to be quite "vintage". :-) Our oldest member is 96!!!! And still going strong. Lots of eighties and seventies there too. Which goes to show, age doesn't stop you from having a lot of fun with friends. Antique Rose

CHRISTMAS TEA.

Today I attended a Christmas Tea. The decorations were really beautiful, and some were very old, some new, but all displayed just wonderfully. We were really impressed with all the work that it entailed. Not only every available inch was decorated, but with class!!! It takes lots of patience and time to do all of this. The proceeds were donated to a local charity. We had lots of different teas, and pastries. All yummy!! Now for our Antique club Christmas luncheon on this coming Tuesday. Then I can get busy and get my own decorating done!!!! I am finally getting into the Christmas mood!!!! Antique Rose

Christmas Tea, Recitals, oh my.

Last night I attended a chorus and music concert. My granddaughter was singing. I so enjoyed her part of it, well the other too, but hers the most!! She is so pretty and is so serious about singing, practicing etc for the classes she takes. She also takes dance. I enjoy all the grand children's activities. My daughter fixed a lovely soup/salad dinner as well. Her house was very festive with Christmas decorations!! She is quite talented in that department, as well as many other things. Wish I was as creative, but glad she is, I take pictures and enjoy them!!! This afternoon I went to a volunteer tea at our local senior center. It was festive there as well, and it was fun to be served instead of being the server!!! Finger foods, tea, and yummy sweet treats were on the menu. It was fun visiting with the other volunteers and munching. :-) I have another Christmas event this week, a garden club I belong too is having a Christmas party for the members. Then there is a Christmas tea on Sunday of which is really a lot fun to attend. The lady who puts the teas on, has over 30 Christmas trees, each decorated differently and so many other decorations through out the house, just beautiful. Look forward to seeing another set of friends there, Then next week we have our antique club Christmas party/luncheon. What fun, but will also be glad that I have nothing planned after that, and I can get started on my own home. My dear husband brought me a beautiful Poinsetta plant today. Wow, is it big and beautiful, Antique Rose

PS- I tried my hand at drying some persimmons this week and they turned out quite yummy. I think I did a great job for a first time try. I took samples and everyone liked them, they looked like sparkling jewels of orange. My friend gave me more, so will drying some more this week.

Have you tried drying anything? Apples are next!! I use dried apples for my pies. Hopefully they will be as good. :=)

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

The garden club had a craft session today. We had glass blocks, that had a hole drilled in the

side at the bottom, and we put lights in them and then ribbons on them. They look very festive. I have one more to make. Different color lights and ribbon. Hopefully it will turn out well too. I hope to get more things out on the weekend, seems like the holidays came around much too quickly!! Antique Rose