So it's the last weekly reads of the year and I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday (if you celebrate) and have enjoyed lovely time with your family. At the current time, I'm currently recuperating from the holidays and relaxing and spending awesome time with Mr. Barb and the pups. Although it's quite arctic here and we're doing our best to stay warm. At least we are off from work and don't have to venture out if we don't want to do so. We were all spoiled and blessed for Christmas and even went and had snacks and drinks with one of our neighbors Christmas Eve (which we rarely do and let's be honest, probably wouldn't have it it wasn't three houses away). It was enjoyable. Mr. Barb also made Christmas dinner for an elderly couple that lives a few blocks over (we bonded over our love of dogs several years ago) and surprised them with it Christmas Eve day - complete with gift for their Basset Susie.
I've been reading some and gaming some and to be honest, have been kind of mood reading. Not good when I should be focusing on my COYER reading list. We've been gaming (Video and Walking Dead Trivial Pursuit) and watching TV - good and bad. Oh and lots and lots of football. I do have a movie recommendation for you guys. We watched "A Mountain Between Us" a few days ago and I LOVED IT. It was mostly an adventure tale with just enough romance to not bother Mr. Barb. Oh, and warning, there is a dog in one of the initial scenes and my thoughts went to "The dog will die early" and even worse "oh no they're going to eat the dog." But no, SPOILER ALERT, the dog lives!
Finally I do have a few books I plan on starting soon and I'm in the middle of one which was a totally unplanned read. This is what is up on the stack for my New Year's weekend.
Have a safe New Year's everyone!
It's oddly cold in Texas. I don't think I've ever had my heater turned up this high. #needafireplace
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I think if I can get though the next few days, I might make it!
DeleteToday we actually got snow! I think most of Britain had it this week except us but this morning at 7am I was out salting the path in case my package of books comes early.
ReplyDeleteAh, as long as the dog lives! That's vital!
Hope you books arrived on time. Yes, we know how important it is that the dog lives!
DeleteI do want to see The Mountain Between Us, I'm glad to hear it's worth it😊 Sorry about the cold, I wish it were a little colder here, but I know most people want to slap me for saying that!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth it! I'll gladly send you some of my cold.
DeleteHappy New Year! It sounds like you guys are having a really great holiday season. I will have to queue up that movie. (Glad to hear the dog lives!!) I'm not looking forward to the freeze making its way here this weekend. Stay warm and safe!
ReplyDeleteI know. I'm tired of Winter already.
DeleteI'm spending new years with my mother-in-law in Massachusetts and brrrrrr it's freezing this weekend! On the other hand I'm looking forward to staying in and getting some last minute reading in before 2017 ends. Hope you stay warm and Happy New Year to you and all the family!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Staying in during the cold is a great excuse to read!
DeleteOo the movie sounds good and I’m always happy to hear when a dog does NOT die in a movie. Sounds like you had a great Christmas and I hope you will have a happy new year!
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DeleteHappy New Year! I hope you enjoy Dear Martin. That was one of my favorite reads from 2017.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great read. I can see why you liked it.
DeleteGlad you're having a relaxing time! I totally plan on staying in all weekend too, especially since it's like snowpocalypse around here! Movies and reading for me lol. Have a super great New Years! And stay warm!
ReplyDeleteHow much snow did you guys get? We got lucky with only about 3-4 inches, but man is it cold.
DeleteSounds like the perfect holiday break! I have been binge watching The Crown on Netflix, watching lots of movies with the family, and playing card games. I still have my decorations up because I have been that lazy! Have a great NEw YEar
ReplyDeleteI haven't started that series yet. I managed to get my decorations down before New Year's Eve hit.
DeleteI've been super slacking on my reading as well. For some reason, I've been really hooked on watching movies and TV. I think it may have something to do with my current stress levels... I hope you have a great New Years Eve! :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes you need a break - enjoy it!
DeleteI do want to see that movie. I will have to see if I can get my hands on it soon. I can be such a mood reader myself. Have a great New Year!
ReplyDeleteIt's an awesome movie. But cover up, all the snow in it made me colder.
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