Rob's Ramblings

Let me begin by saying "Brrrr!" It totally snapped last Monday night, and it hasn't let up since. We actually received out first measurable snow last night. We had a dusting yesterday, but I actually had to shovel it this afternoon. I picked up a few bags of salt the other day, and I was glad I had it on hand to spread over the area I had shoveled.

Play rehearsals have become more intense as we draw closer to our December 4 opening curtain date. I was blessed with another part to play, that of a bad guy. It's one of Ralphie's fantasies where he saves the day. Everything has to be choreographed to the letter, or the scene won't work. I also have some dance moves to perform as well. Just for the record, I am NOT a dancer. I guess I don't have the mentality for it. I'm sure I look like a clumsy baboon on stage, but I'm having a fun time with it! I am now pretty comfortable with my Santa role, as I've had multiple times to rehearse it, and I have it down pretty good. My Santa role is that of an inebriated Santa, unlike the Santa portrayed in the movie. There is still much to work on, but it's coming together. I'm excited to see what we will look like at final dress. Pray and cross your fingers!

I have almost all that I need for my day of baking on the 26th of this month, the day before Thanksgiving. The only things that I have left is the flour, and items that spoil quickly, such as buttermilk, etc.  I like my flour to be bought fresh. I don't like it to sit out too long. I also use bread flour for all of my baking. It's just so much better. My open house is still on from 2pm until 5pm on the 26th. I'll have things out to eat, plus maybe some eggnog and hot chocolate. I am only announcing this on my blog, so if you read the blog, you'll know about it. Those that skip over it will miss it. It pays to read Rob's Ramblings!  :-)

 

Visitors to the open house will get to see my festively decorated front room. I will have my Christmas trees displayed, as well as my famous Christmas village. My village has grown into more of a metropolis! I have had to add an extra table this year to hold everything. I scored a few small buildings this past Fall at a garage sale. Last year's village was at the breaking point, so I will be glad to add some more acreage to the city limits. I will start bringing stuff downstairs and setting it up this Saturday after the downtown Christmas parade. The parade really gets me into the Christmas spirit. To those who say I'm putting it up too early, I don't care. :-)  Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and I like it to last as long as I can. So there! :-) I sure hope I have plenty of visitors and their families coming by. I love company.

 

I'm going to close out now. Play practice takes so much of my time, I'm using my spare evening to get stuff done. I plan to turn in early and get plenty of rest. After the play is over, I will be able to take full advantage and fully enjoy the Christmas season. God bless you, and thanks so much for reading!!