It came together over several staggered last-minute phone conversations that week. But in the end, it was the wisest, best decision I could have taken.
I got to spend my five days of Christmas with Beth & Pete in NC.
The Maggie-dog-hugs were fantastic.
I kept busy.
We played Fetch with Maggie at the park.
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We Christmas-shopped.
(Pops should probably like Santa Cow from Chick-fil-A, given
that I never found for him a Richmond Santa at the Rep.)
We "visited with" family friends.
A surprise 17th birthday; an open house.
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| Straight pretzel sticks. Straight! |
I had the pleasure of meeting Kate. There's a decade between us but together we span the years of Beth's youth leadership in VA & NC.
We cleaned... we baked... we crafted...
(Whilst Ginny was on
the Old Fashioned,
we started on the Moonshine.)
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| Coffee cups & stockings apiece on Christmas morning. |
Olord, did we cook!... Emergency "Mum, how do I make a roast & trimmings?!"
Skype session home worked wonders. [James Martin to you, I doff my cap.]
Skype session home worked wonders. [James Martin to you, I doff my cap.]
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| Yorkshire Puddings: Pt.1 - Times twelve. |
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| Actually, let's go with 24! |
(for better or worse)
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| Go Team Tamale Tie-rs! |
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Yorkshire Puddings: Pt.2 -
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| Do NOT open the oven. Do NOT open the oven. Success! First time ever success! |
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