Monday, 14 December 2015

Finally Some Sunshine...but...Still Breezy!!











 Last Fridays drive was pretty pleasant!!

 There was plenty of sunshine...but still really breezy!

The temps were in the mid teens...very warm for this time of year...

 In Fahrenheit that would be in the mid 60's...

 As I was looking out the living room window...

 Taking this shot of the grasses blowing in the breeze...

 I noticed something bobbing up and down in the water...

 The waves would come in...and whatever it was...was riding the waves!

 As I zoomed in...really close...

 I could see that it was a group of Hooded Merganser Ducks!!

 Beautiful!

Can you see them?? In the next picture....





After we had our lunch...

Boyfriend took advantage of the warm sunshine...

I poked around taking pics...really windy!!

And I  was busy cleaning up an awesome thrifty buy we got on the way there...

Will show you this week...fantastic!!
 

 After we did the dishes...and tidied up...I looked for my skinny Snowman that I usually hang on the kitchen porch wall...

 Could not find him anywhere!!

 Found this tiny fridge magnet...with snowmen...and went with this!! hahaha!


Hope you all had a great weekend...

The weather was lousy...but still warm...still dark at 9am!!

Had dinner guests on Saturday night...most delightful...

Old neighbours that moved away 20 years ago...

Love to reminisce about the kids...and lots of parties!! 

I cooked a Rack of Lamb that was heavenly...cooked perfectly!!

We are heading out for dinner tonight...

There is a new place that opened in the summer...

Called "Brown's Social House"...they serve a pizza to die for...

I have also had their Burger...excellent...but tonight...PIZZA! 

Got some wrapping done today...did my cards yesterday...

I guess I am in pretty good shape...no baking yet...

But I do that closer to Christmas...

I am laughing! hahaha! Still need to get the boyfriend something....hmmmm


Have a great evening...

                  Cheers!  :o)
                      linda 
 
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34 comments:

  1. Laurie14 December 2015 at 13:26

    Nice pictures! Everything looks so nice and neat at your cottage. We're spending Christmas in Colorado, so I'm doing my baking tomorrow. I have to have all done by Wednesday. Yikes! I'm going to be busy. Have a great week!

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 18:55

      Happy baking! Colorado sounds very exciting....driving or flying?

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  2. The Happy Whisk14 December 2015 at 13:53

    Hope you find him something fun. Yes, it's like spring here. Amazing. I hung the bedding out this morning. And all of last week, clothes outside.

    Happy Christmas.

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 18:56

      I have an idea what I want to get...
      Great weather here...but lots of rain today!

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    2. The Happy Whisk16 December 2015 at 19:55

      Hopefully, you can get what it is you have in mind. Spring here. Rain yesterday.

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  3. Deb14 December 2015 at 13:56

    Great photos, Linda. You seem to be on the fast track this Christmas. Good for you. I spent a good part of today wrapping, too. The fun part was trying to figure out where to put the gifts once wrapped. =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= :) Glad you had a nice evening with old neighbours. Deb

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 18:59

      Well.....cards done...presents wrapped...few decorations out...dinner guests finished...yes....I guess I am! Thxs Deb!
      Tell Audrey to behave!

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  4. La Table De Nana14 December 2015 at 14:11

    I have to say I love to see that flag..and the ducks:)

    Still gloomy here..we had 2 ounces of sun yesterday..
    I am ready for snow..no one else is..I feel I need it for Christmas..
    this is so unusual..
    Keaveny Court..adorb!

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 19:00

      I took those pics from inside! Quite pleased with the duck picture!
      Pretty darn gloomy here too....a wee bit of snow would be nice....
      Nice sign,eh?

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  5. Suza14 December 2015 at 14:52

    Cottage-y weather for sure. Amazing. Sounds like you have Christmas whipped into shape!
    Love the snowmen magnet - such personality they have!

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 19:02

      I feel much more secure after today...now just bits and bobs to do....
      You spending Christmas with your folks?

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    2. Suza14 December 2015 at 20:35

      Yes. I traditionally spend Christmas Eve with some very close friends and then Christmas Day with Mom and Dad and then sometimes off to another dinner with friends. Do you have everyone on Christmas Day?

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    3. Linda15 December 2015 at 06:45

      Yup!!
      And perhaps boyfriends brother and nephew for dessert!
      Love a full house♥️

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  6. Amy at love made my home14 December 2015 at 15:54

    It looks cold, but very beautiful with all that sunshine, although from what you said quite warm actually which is good! Glad you had a great dinner with your friends! xx

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 19:03

      Not too cold...just darn windy!
      How are your preparations coming?

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  7. Eddie Bluelights14 December 2015 at 16:00

    Poor b/f asleep . . . you really work him too hard . . . . lol
    Looks a bit on the chilly side at the cottage but great shots.
    Like the ducks especially . . . :)

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 19:04

      Hi Eddie...
      He didn't do any work that day....hahaha!
      The Ducks were cool!

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    2. Eddie Bluelights15 December 2015 at 05:06

      lol
      Aw you gave him the day off. . . haha
      Pleased to say I am feeling a lot better but I don't like this soporific weather.
      I should think the ducks were cold . . . not just cool . . . lol

      You are quiet on f/b lately . . .
      I expect you are busy with Christmas preparations . . . . :)

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    3. Linda15 December 2015 at 06:44

      yes indeed I am Eddie...
      Also Vivian 2 days this week...
      Glad you are feeling better...

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  8. Gloria Baker14 December 2015 at 17:41

    Hi Linda!! Always yours pics are amazing and beauty. Send you love and hugs!!!

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 19:06

      Why thanks Gloria!
      I love hugs!
      Sending you some♥️

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  9. Country Gal 14 December 2015 at 18:08

    We didn't have any sun at all this weekend and only a bit today all though the temps have been very warm got up to 16C here it has been raining like mad here thank goodness it aint snow or we would be digging out lol ! Lovely photos ! Sounds like you had a good weekend though . Thanks for sharing , Have a good evening !

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 19:07

      I think the trees and plants need the rain...as there has been no snow at all!
      Temps to drop this weekend...:o(

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  10. Pamela Gordon14 December 2015 at 18:34

    It looks beautiful at the cottage on the weekend! We had quite mild temps here too - between 10 and 12 - and my friend and I even enjoyed our chicken souvlaki at the market outside on a picnic table!! Tonight - miserable ice pellets and now freezing drizzle. Love the snowmen. Have a super week Linda! xo Pam

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    1. Linda14 December 2015 at 19:11

      Eating outdoors in December! Awesome!
      Stay safe from the freezing rain....

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  11. Unknown15 December 2015 at 10:57

    Hmm, I think that you and little Miss V. have matching blue boots, could I be right? :) Lovely photos, love the ducks and the boyfriend looks so relaxed. Still have to try Brown's Social House's pizza. Nice that you had old friends for dinner. Take care, Ms. Linda...

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    1. Linda15 December 2015 at 12:55

      Good eye Hester! Hers have Thomas...mine are flowers, but def the same blue!
      Their burgers are excellent too!
      See you soon....hopefully!

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  12. Unknown15 December 2015 at 11:52

    Gosh you have been lucky with your warm weather! It has been seasonal here, so can't complain. We have a Brown's Social House here and it has been here for ages. Must be a west coast thing!

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    1. Linda15 December 2015 at 12:56

      Yes we have...beautiful!
      Yes...they are from the West Coast....excellent food!

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  13. Betsy Brock15 December 2015 at 12:47

    That is some gorgeous sunshine and blue sky! We are grey, cold and windy here! Brrr.....

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    1. Linda15 December 2015 at 12:57

      Same here today Betsy....supposed to see some sun tomorrow! Cold for the weekend......

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  14. September Violets15 December 2015 at 17:25

    It's been more dark than sunny here ... your sunshine looks so welcoming! You must be so happy to still be going to the cottage with no snow on the roads. You sound like you're all ready for Christmas! I'm almost there, at least the tree is up now ;)
    Wendy

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    1. Linda16 December 2015 at 06:28

      Yes Wendy...loved that sunny day!!
      Merry Christmas!

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  15. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie16 December 2015 at 10:38

    Hi Linda, beautiful photos - nice to see the beautiful ducks. Sounds like a nice, relaxing weekend! Seems like we are going to have a mild winter this year, which is a welcome change from last year. Of course, it really hasn't begun yet, so I had better not jinx it! Thank you for your nice visit. Always nice to make a new blog friend! x Karen

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