Friday, December 8, 2017

Weekly Reads (12/08/17) I Smell Snow



That pretty much says it all.  Late Thursday morning I spotted the first flakes falling from the sky.  They didn't amount to much and while for a whole second they put me in the Christmas mood, sanity took over and I was forced to face the fact that Winter is in fact coming and there's little I can do about it.  

It's been a pretty uneventful week here at The Farm.  For anyone who has followed the Stupid Cousin (SC) saga over the past year or so, he had the audacity to call me Sunday morning (and wake me up) to ask to borrow money.  Apparently he was stuck in a dream where he thought I would say yes since it was so early.  Maybe my "NO!" woke him up.  

The pups are fine and hopefully I can get some newer Christmas pics of them soon.  They both got new toboggans and Cass makes the cutest reindeer (with his new antlers and all).  To be honest, I haven't read much this past week.  I've been a tad under the weather and it's kind of interfered with reading.  However, I am about 100 pages into "Pupcakes" and enjoying it.  Here's the next books up on the stack.


Saturday is Mr. Barb's birthday and although he has to work until 4pm, the pups and I are planning dinner and cupcakes for him when he gets home.  We haven't really watched any good movies lately but I found out "It" will be available digitally 12/21 so I know what will be the yearly Christmas Eve movie this year.  I did finish watching "Longmire" and overall it was good but I felt like some things were really pushed.  

Hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead and are you reading and watching anything good?

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  1. Ugh, I'm so sorry to hear about the struggle with your cousin... That's such a difficult issue to deal with. Can't wait to see photos of your pups!! :) Have a great weekend!

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    1. Yes, it's definitely been a year's ordeal with my cousin and his wife. I wish they would straighten out and get on the right path. They are in the situation where they won't help themselves and everyone is tired of helping them.

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  2. I'll trade your snow for my wind and California fires any day! Seriously, it's been a crappy week here, even though I'm not in the danger area. I hope you get to The Prey of Gods, I'm so curious about it!

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    1. I would gladly send it your way if for no other reason than to try to end the wind and fires. I've watched the news coverage and it's so sad and tragic. I'm glad you're staying safe.

      I'm already 60 pages in to The Prey of Gods and really enjoying it so far! I think you'd like it.

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  3. Smelling snow... oo er! Glad it disappeared again and hope it's a while it returns. Sorry about the cousin - it's miserable having a relative who messes up... I'm interested to see how The Prey of Gods shapes up.

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    1. So far so good. I really am loving a lot of the characters.

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    1. I know and his name is Teddy Roosevelt - isn't that adorable.

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  5. Yay for the pups and new toboggans- that sounds like fun waiting to happen! And hope the birthday for Mr. Barb is fun and full of good things. Have a nice weekend. :)

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    1. Hope you had a great one too Greg. I have a second one coming as they forgot to ship 2 even though I ordered one for each dog. Then let the picture taking commence!

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  6. You must post a pic of the pups in their holiday gear! Sorry about the cousin but good on you for not enabling. Have a great weekend. We’re about to get pummeled with a few inches of snow ourselves.

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    1. Yes, I have no problem saying no to him. Idiot! Hope you didn't get too much snow!

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  7. Happy Birthday to Mr. Barb. And I'd love to see new pics of the pups!

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    1. Keep watching - hopefully I'll have some up soon!

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  8. We'll be getting snow tonight as well, about an inch and a half but I doubt it will last. I haven't been doing a lot of reading either, we just have so much holiday prep to do!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. I got quite a bit read last night while watching the Steeler/Ravens game but other than that, not much this weekend. It's just been too busy.

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  9. We're getting threatened with snow but no sign of it in our area. It is rare where we are in Scotland though. Ugh hope you are feeling a bit better now-nothing worse than feeling bleah! Hope the furry boys cheer you up. As for SC, a call blocker for Christmas maybe...?!

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    1. I am feeling better this week. I love the idea of a call blocker for Christmas!

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  10. I can't wait to see the new pup photos. I need to do that with my three but it is hard to get them all in one spot and looking in the same direction! Have a good weekend celebrating!

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    1. I know. Unless they are sleeping, a lot of times the pictures turn out like blurs.

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  11. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Barb, and I can't imagine the calls from your cousin are helping. I hope the week to come is better -- and YAY I am looking forward to the pups' photos!

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    1. I am feeling better now. Thanks for the well wishes!

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  12. I don't even know what to say about that cousin of your. Good for you for saying no. I am pretty good at saying no when needed myself. I am sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well. I was sick this past week myself and am just now feeling better. Happy Birthday to Mr. Barb!

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    1. Yes, I'm glad "No" comes easily to me when I need it to.

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  13. We got our first snow Saturday. I loved it! Went out and played with daughter and all :) You are right nothing like a little snow to put you in the Christmas mood! Hope Mr. Barb's had a nice birthday! :) he probably did because.. cupcakes! :) We rented 47 meters and it was good!

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    1. Did you get a lot? I watched some of the Buffalo Bills game and they got tons. I enjoyed 47 Meters too and it was much better than I thought.

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  14. We finally got our first snow too. It didn't amount to much and was gone a few hours later but it happened! I'm pretty nervous about driving in it this year but if I just chill I should be fine. lol

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