Surf Friday

Nights are freezing cold lately.. down into the 20'sF. Typical winter weather. Thursday was the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year though it didn't seem that short to me.

We had a big gale over several days.  I am posting some photos taken by others showing the Atlantic ocean near me with it's 20-22foot waves.   

photo: Mary Beeman

   These are breaking very close to shore and took a big bite out of the beach.

                                                    Photo   @dn_photo on Instagram

by Travis Benintendo

Photo by Kerry Irwin.. Manasquan

 

Christmas Tuesday 4

 

Christmas

 Hi there. It's time for another of Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4...  

Christmas is next week...Let's talk a bit about it, okay?

1. Are you excited for Christmas to come?

I am excited before all holidays.  Holidays mean family time, good food and fellowship.

2. What do you look forward to on Christmas? All of the decoration people do.  The twinkling lights are so warm and beautiful. The lovely music and happy people.

3. What will Christmas Eve find you doing?  I will be with my family and eating home made Chinese spring rolls and other lovely foods and desserts.

4. What will be on the menu for Christmas?    All kinds of good things to eat. I make a big deal of holidays when everyone is free from work and able to get together to enjoy the time and food together.

 

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing is here again. The week is over and it seems like time is in a race to get done with.

1. What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?All presents given me were the best.    I was hurt by family never liking anything I gave them, so I love everything I receive.

2. What is the worst Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

I don't think I received a bad gift.

3. Do you have a favorite Christmas song?

Silver Bells.

4. Does your family have any favorite holiday traditions?

Huge breakfasts and dinners, lots of snacks. The angel bells my mother lit.

5. What is your favorite Christmas snack?

Russian Tea Cookies. 

6. Did you believe in Santa growing up?

I believe in most things that others consider myth and I know that what most of the world believes is garbage.

7. How early do you start decorating?

It takes me a couple of weeks to decorate because my back hurts so much.  I began just after Thanksgiving and I am still trying to finish.

8. Are you an early or last-minute shopper?

I am "time blind" so, its a good thing if I get shopping done at all.

9. Would you rather give or receive gifts?

I don't like giving gifts that are bought. There are other things you can give. I do give them, just resent the push to do it.   I like to receive things I really need.

10. What’s your favorite Christmas movie?

The Bishop's Wife, A Christmas Carol with George C Scott. Shop Around the Corner, Meet Me in St. Louis, Mr. Kruger's Christmas.

11. What is one of your Christmas memories?   Walking home late at night after buying stocking stuffers my Dad sent me to the 5&10 to buy. Silver Bells was on the loud speaker.  It was very cozy. 

Another was walking the dog late at night in a snow fall.

12. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?

We open stockings but as a kid no as the tree didn't even go up until I was in bed.