Hey Every one!We want to wish each and everyone of you in this great family of ours a very Merry, and "Sunny" Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Love you all!
Skip & Sandy
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas!
Hey Every one!We want to wish each and everyone of you in this great family of ours a very Merry, and "Sunny" Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Love you all!
Skip & Sandy
Friday, December 21, 2007
Merry Christmas to All,
This our first attempt at posting on the "Family Blog". We are now in snowy New England on our way to North Conway. Going to see everyone in the family that lives in NE plus Lisa & Piet.
Stayed with Pete last night, had a nice dinner. Now at Mike's where I had my blood tested (back to normal after the pacemaker replacement) and had a nice dinner. Going to Kevin's tonight then to Condo on Sat. Plan is to return to FL on Jan 3rd. Hope to go to Colebrook & or Maidstone after we leave No. Conway. Hope to see Erin at the condo & at Mike's on Christmas.
Had a mishap the Fri. before we left FL, got rear-ended which totaled our van, nobody hurt but, now we have to buy another car when we get back.
Will do this again only the next time, Mom will write it.
Mom & Dad Perro
This our first attempt at posting on the "Family Blog". We are now in snowy New England on our way to North Conway. Going to see everyone in the family that lives in NE plus Lisa & Piet.
Stayed with Pete last night, had a nice dinner. Now at Mike's where I had my blood tested (back to normal after the pacemaker replacement) and had a nice dinner. Going to Kevin's tonight then to Condo on Sat. Plan is to return to FL on Jan 3rd. Hope to go to Colebrook & or Maidstone after we leave No. Conway. Hope to see Erin at the condo & at Mike's on Christmas.
Had a mishap the Fri. before we left FL, got rear-ended which totaled our van, nobody hurt but, now we have to buy another car when we get back.
Will do this again only the next time, Mom will write it.
Mom & Dad Perro
Monday, December 17, 2007
Holiday Eating Tips
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy . Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" Have a great holiday season!
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy . Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
Remember this motto to live by: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" Have a great holiday season!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Our Family
Adam is in school for flying helicopters now and flying alot,
Dani is doing great in school and is off to Montana for a few days before coming home for Christmas
And I am spending the week travelling around the wonderful Mid West. Lucky enough to be spending a night at the Dorf's tonight.
Love ya Adam and Dani, and Hi to all
Pete
Dani is doing great in school and is off to Montana for a few days before coming home for Christmas
And I am spending the week travelling around the wonderful Mid West. Lucky enough to be spending a night at the Dorf's tonight.
Love ya Adam and Dani, and Hi to all
Pete
Riddle
If I wanted to be a professional field goal kicker, what type of notice should I put up?
Answer: A Goal post
Answer: A Goal post
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Megan's Graduation - Dec 8
We do things backwards at our house! Even though Megan finished classes in August, passed her Boards in October, and started working as an R.N. in November - her graduation ceremony was yesterday, December 8. (The Nursing School only has two commencements a year, in May and December.) We all went to cheer her on, then out for a celebratory dinner. Congrats, Megan!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Snow Day!
Hey All,
Charlie and I, both being teachers, had (we're sure) the same reaction as all students in the area when learning that school was called off....yippeee! It's all good until June when we have to make up the day....
So, we had a little fun outside....hope you're enjoying the holiday season!
Maria and Charlie
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