Happy New Year’s Eve. We are definitely not going out tonight. We never go out on New Year’s, but tonight, we’re barely moving. It all started last night. Mike and I went to Mellow Mushroom to play Trivia. I was so excited…”Dude” (Mike’s Trivia name) and “Jedi” (me) were ready to go. Feelin’ good! I’d briefly reviewed maps of Europe, checked out a few major rivers, etc. so I would know what countries bordered each other, etc. All prepared to kick Dude’s butt. However, the game was not working. Drat! Also, during the evening, Mike said he was cold. Then, on the way home, he said his stomach felt upset. “Dude” was being replaced with “Dud” — he was sick. He has been in the bed today still complaining of chills with the addition of aches and continued nausea. I know he’s not faking because he’s not eaten anything all day and had just two sips of ginger ale. Poor guy! I’m staying way…far…away from him. I hate getting sick. Although…this could potentially kick off the year with a weight loss opportunity.
I’m wondering where he got this. I’ve read that the Norovirus is out and about and very contagious, but I don’t know anyone who has had it. If you know anyone, drop me a note and let me know.
So I’ve been working solo around here today doing what I’ll bet half the United States is doing…putting away Christmas stuff. I cannot get this stuff put away fast enough. On December 26th, I decided to try to keep Christmas in my heart, but it has to leave my house.
That green stuff on the table (above picture)? It’s my preserved boxwood wreaths stacked up. This is definitely something you should try if you like miniature wreaths. It’s easy, and while the wreaths are brittle at this point, they are still green and can be used again. (I’m assuming that everyone reading saw the post on how to preserve boxwood, but just in case it’s here!)
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There are so few things I do that turn out good, so please let me have my moment. Let’s look at this little preserved boxwood one.last.time. Four weeks and still lookin’ good.
I packed the precious darlings in a box. I’ll use them next year! I’ve already made a list of things I want to do next Christmas and one thing is to spell “JOY” with the “O” being one of my wreaths. I bought the J and Y at Michael’s on sale!! They’re in the box, too!
Happy New Year!
You all need anything? Will those wreaths keep till next year?
Patsy, I think we’re okay. But thank you! I ran to the store and got ginger ale and some sports drinks which have electrolytes. Of course, I polished off a hotdog and a Pal’s tea — that was the REAL reason I headed out! Happy New Year to you and Billy!
I think the wreaths will keep. The dye pulled up through the leaves and it was mixed with glycerin to preserve. They ARE brittle, but I think they’ll be fine.
Happy New Year to you and Mike. Hope he is feeling better. John is down for the count, too, but he is aching, coughing, and chilling. The grandkids just left today, hope they aren’t contaminated!!
Thank you. I hope John feels better soon, and you stay healthy. Mike is sitting here on the couch looking pitiful. Can’t hold his head up. Hope this is GONE tomorrow!! Happy New Year! Hope all of our bees stay healthy!!
Hope that all in your corner are feeling better. We have also been down with something–mostly respiratory. Stay warm and dry, and remember–handwashing is the best defense.
Judy…so nice to hear from you! I’ve heard the resiratory thing is a hanger owner! Hope you get better soon. Mike is still puny, but me? So far…so good!!