F or the almost 20 years that she lived in Mexico, one of my late mother's Irish friends frequently mentioned having a "No Day." A day with no social obligations, chores, tasks, or other work that interfered with whatever personal interests took one's fancy on the day in question. Since today -- a gray and chilly Saturday -- is Mom's birthday, the Grand Duchess is out with friends, and the Young Master is ensconced on the sofa in the TV room with a cold, yours truly is taking his own such No Day. I think Mom would approve of my decision to make the world go away, as the old Eddie Arnold song intoned, even if only for a little while. So, I will spend Saturday afternoon focused on that first squadron and small regimental staff of Eureka Saxon cuirassiers. These have stood waiting untouched over on the painting table for almost three weeks while we skied and otherwise gadded about with snowy, winter outdoor activities. I hope to share a painting update Sunday...
We woke this morning to about three inches of wet snow on the ground! And I couldn't resist snapping a couple of quick photos to mark the occasion. You might recall that the Grand Duchess and I are avid cross-country skiers (Nordic), so the first snowfall of the year is always full of promise for the coming winter and fuels animated speculation in our home about the possibility of further snow, etc., etc.
And here is the obligatory shot of part of our back yard. Oops! Someone forgot to put away the firepit. Now, besides the continued tabletop adventures today, be sure to drop by again throughout the month of December. I have numerous special visual treats planned for you Stollen regulars, which will start tomorrow since it is December 1st and the first day of Advent.
Comments
Fantastic photo and lovely snow ( house looks fantastic too ) - we had our first snow last weekend and my daughters really enjoyed making a snow Miffy. This weekend it has been -4 and thick frost and fog making our beech hedge ,in particular, look really beautiful.
I await the Advent surprises with great interest.We saw the lighting of the Advent Wreath at church this morning - can hardly believe we are so near Christmas!
I am really enjoying the game and lok forward to it's conclusion!
best wishes
Alan
If you ever fancy another play by mail game and are looking for opponents count me in...
I think the table top teaser in Battlegames 15 looks most interesting...
-- Jeff
PS, no snow here yet.
Jeff -- Yep, this unassuming German Craftsman-style house is home to Stollen Central and all of the affiliated wackiness that occurs therein. ;-)
Alan -- Yes, I remember seeing the photos of your girls with their snow maiden. It looks like they enjoyed their afternoon immensely. You're on for another play-by-email game. Let's talk about it in more detail during Christmas Week after things calm down a bit.
Best Regards,
Stokes