Got to Ellen's at noon to find this picture-perfect Christmas scene:
Actually, I took this later in the afternoon (note wine glass). When I got there, the tree was leaning forward--some problem with the screws in the holder--so El and I went to Ace Hardware and she got fishing twine (I never would have thought of this) and actually drove a nail on either side of the window surround, and secured it upright that way. If it had been an artificial tree, I guess this wouldn't have happened, but hey, the Molloys go with natural.
I also took a video of the beautiful outdoor floating lights that El has projected onto her house front. The complete video wouldn't load, but I hope this, of the inside of the front door, does; I'll give it a shot:
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We had a great time visiting, etc., of course, besides Ace and Von's and at 4:00, had cheese, crackers, and excellent Riesling wine. That was provided a few months ago by their visitors from Germany (who made it themselves, as they actually have a winery).
Dinner about 6:00, Greg home a half hour after, then we played gin rummy. For a big fat change, I won, but that didn't matter. I love the hilarity when we battle each other for triumph 😄. After, Greg went to "midnight mass," which took place at 10:00 (what weird world do we live in? and Ellen and I soon turned in.
M*E*R*R*Y C*H*R*I*S*T*M*A*S!
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