I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a fabulous time. But, like most of you we had too much food. The turkey soaked in apple juice was outstanding, very juicy and a big hit. So was the small ham we did. My yeast rolls turned out "So-So" I need to perfect them.
Yesterday was the infamous "black Friday" I ventured out at 5am, just to make a trip to Home Depot.Since selling my other one, we wanted a new Pre-lit tree. They were having them on sale for 59.00- multi colored LED, that also changed to white lights. They also had a work bench that Senior liked. So I got up and went. I got in the store, got what I wanted and got out. I was home and back in bed by 5:45am. And that was the extent of my Black Friday.
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My brother and my GFIL made it here from NC. They have been together since April, and this is the first time for our family to meet her. She is a lovely lady, lots of fun and full of life. They go well together, and I hope in her my brother finds the happiness he has searched for but with all the wrong people.
My brother and I never had a good relationship growing up, finally after his second divorce we got close, and became the friends we never were. He comes to town now and stays at my house. His company is always welcome and fun. He likes to bring his dog, her name is Sasha and she is a Whippet. I feel sorry for her, she was bought during my brothers second marriage, and has been moved around a lot. I wish so much for him to give her to us, so she can have a stable home.
My brother told us on Thanksgiving he has taken a contract in Spokane, WA. GFILs family is all out there and they are moving from NC in January. This news brought tears to my eyes and has deeply depressed me. My brother has always lived far away, but since he has been in NC he has been able to jump in his truck and drive home. Now, with this move he won't be able to do that. We will be lucky to see him once a year. And for sweet Sasha, it will be yet another move..
I will miss him being close. : ( I think I need a hug.
Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteI know it is hard when family must move away.
yea it sucks. thanks for the hug though.
Delete{{{Hugs}}} My brother and I haven't talked in over six years. I don't even remember why. We live thirty minutes from each other and my little neice barely knows me. It's soo sad. We are cordial at family gatherings and once a year on my daughters birthday they will stay late and we will drink too much and laugh our asses off but this year he didn't show up. It was a huge let down. I didn't miss the hangover but I did miss the once a year bond we have. Sorry you are going through this, it sucks!!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. kidnap the dog LOL!!!
I would have loved to kidnap the dog. I did ask about keeping her. He said No, that she was the only female that has been truely devoted to him. I can understand that.
DeleteTY for the kind words.
Glad to hear you had a nice Thanksgiving and the turkey and ham came out great! I bet with a little more practice, those rolls will be delicious come next Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your brother moving that far away. Like Pioneer Preppy said, it is hard when family moves away, especially since you now have a better relationship with your brother. It is neat thought that we have a lot of good ways to stay in communication these days with email, skyping, etc., but it is not the same as having them in close proximity to us. I was always the one that moved away from family, but we came back a couple years ago which was much welcomed by our siblings.
Hopefully you'll have lots of chances to spend time with him before he makes the move.
betty
no its not the same. Just wish he would stay withen a close promimty incase something happens with our elderly parents.
Deleteoh JUGM, here is a big hug for you Gurlie! HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
ReplyDeletei am glad that you all had a nice thanksgiving, i am glad that Senior was home, i am glad that his Dad is doing better. but i am sorry that your brother is moving so far away.
here's another hug: HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
your friend,
kymber
People think I am way to emotional mushy gooshy and huggy, but after my brother died, I realized I didn't hug enough, say I love you enough, or , well you get the pont. Everyone says life is about the people, the relationships and then get all "oh suck it up" when they move or don't have time for us. Of course, you will be fine and will handle what life tosses your way, but I think it is a beautiful sign of your heart that you are going to miss him and the pup. It is brave of you to love so much! Sending a hug your way!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear this news. Maybe it will be a reason to take a vacation and visit. :) We will probably be moving to north Raleigh/Wake Forest area and your brother is leaving there...small world. There are two dogs named Sasha in our neighborhoodl. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving, we did as well.
Take care,
Marie