how about drinking?

Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Saturday! We've dropped into the deep freeze here, temps were below the donut overnight, and will struggle to get out of the single digits today. Brrr. Even the puppers are going out and coming right straight back in. It's funny, Zoe, the husky, likes this deep cold and snow much less than Colt! Twice last night she woke me up to get under the covers with me. Colt was under the covers, too, so I was nice and toasty.

mOmmy--Glad you had a white Christmas and a comfortable and happy one, too.

Wally--I saw the GFM, and did my part! I can imagine the emotions are pretty mixed. I also hope he is not having symptoms, or at least easily controlled ones. Hugs.

Arctic Mistletoe Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
• 1 oz White Chocolate Liqueur
• 1 oz Coconut Cream
• 0.5 oz Peppermint Schnapps
• Splash of Cream
• White Chocolate Flakes (for rimming)
• Crushed Peppermint Candy (for rimming)
• Simple Syrup (for rimming)
• Mistletoe Sprig (for garnish, ensure it's non-toxic or opt for a faux sprig)

Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing the martini glass. Take the rim of the glass and dip it in simple syrup, then into a mixture of white chocolate flakes and crushed peppermint candy to create a festive, snowy rim.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, coconut cream, peppermint schnapps, and a splash of cream.
3. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well-chilled.
4. Strain the liquid into the prepared martini glass.
5. Gently hook the mistletoe sprig onto the rim or float it atop the drink as an eye-catching garnish.
6. Serve immediately and invite your guests to indulge in a frosty, minty delight.

You ladies are so sweet. Honestly, I'm not sure I can figure out how to connect it all to make it work. Don't be surprised if your gifts are "returned." You are a most generous and kind group. The MRI had delays, but the results came in last night. Not sure I'm reading it correctly (I am NOT a doctor) but I think only the 4 initial lesions are there and still suspect mets not a new primary. Cheers!!

Mommy - glad you had a nice holiday with the family ❣️

Good afternoon, friends:

We are in the zone now of "what day is it again?" I was off last Wed and Thurs, back to work on Friday (which felt like a Monday). Woke up Sat thinking it was Tuesday but then remembered it was the weekend. Back to work today for the same repeat this week, two days on, two days off, one back to finish up the week. Even those its not continuous time, I am still enjoying the extra time here at the end of the year (a fav part of the benefits of this job). It's been very quiet at work….

I am finishing up some holiday baking and cooking which I have had less chance to do the past few years. Made some cut out cookies this weekend and found out I am very out of practice! Some burnt and others broke as I took them off the sheet; broken ones got consumed by me! I gave some to my neighbors who I saw on Sat and they liked them, the flavor was good; nothing like a good homemade butter cookie. I plan to make some biscotti next weekend which will be the end of it and to give to some people for New Years treats. Better late than never. I also bought a turkey and am roasting it for New Years Day and will make turkey noodle soup too!

Doing an early get together on Wed (New Years Eve day) with friends. We oldsters like to go out early for a bit of celebration and like to be home at night. Drinking and driving bad here on NYE and they also shoot off guns in the air at midnight on NYE (I have probably shared this before). We are still the wild west out here sometimes!

Wishing everyone a happy and health 2026!

That so could fit Northern Wisconsin where I am!