Wednesday Medley - Fun Things

I normally don't wait until the morning of to put together a blog post, but as my day before was crammed full of pre-Christmas activities, I am just now getting around to sitting in front of the computer.

Better late than never to join in with Terri from 

Your Friend From Florida

and the gals who post on

So, let's get with it.

1.     On December 5, 1901, Walt Disney was born.  Have you been to Disneyland or Disney World?  Can you share a favorite Disney memory?

I have not been so have no memories to share.  Our son did take his teenage daughters a few years back and they had a great time, but one time was enough.

2.     The first roller coaster attraction at Walt Disney World was Space Mountain.  Do you/did you like roller coasters?

No, I cannot say I have ever enjoyed a roller coaster.  I have ridden a few, but they weren't pleasant experiences.

3.     The very first fairy tale that Walt Disney made a cartoon about was Little Red Riding Hood.  Did you enjoy fairy tales when you were a youngster or did they scare you?  Did you have a favorite?

No, I cannot say I have ever enjoyed a roller coaster.  I have ridden a few, but they weren't pleasant experiences.

Fairy tales were never scary to me.  We were told and read these tales from as early as I can remember.  My dad would tell them as if they were actually happening and we loved it.  he had the richest bass voice and was a great story teller.  Our Mother was also very animated as she read and I have precious memories of snuggling with my grandmother as she read to us.  Books and reading were out night time activity in our home and there was absolutely nothing scary about anything.  I do not recall having one favorite; we loved them all.

4.     In Lady & the Tramp, Tramp’s real name was Butch!  Do you have nicknames for your fur-babies and/or for your children?

No fur babies in this house.  As for nicknames, our Daughter's name is Christina and we call her Christy, Savannah is often Vannah, Mary-Elizabeth is shortened to Mary-Beth or M-E, and Ava Grace is AG on occasion.  But the sweetest nicknames are the ones given to Dick by the grandchildren.  Our oldest granddaughter tried combining Granddad and Daddy and came up with Daddea.  This has been continued with our daughter's 4 children.

However, when our son's first child, our only grandson and 2nd grandchild, came along that was a bit much for him so he shortened it to Da.  Then Savannah, the dramatic one preferred DaDa.  Mary-Elizabeth, the fun-loving one from day one added DaDaDa.  Needless to say, Dick answers to most anything that begins with a D.

5.     I can’t let this day go by without respecting George H.W. Bush, as he lays in state in the Rotunda of our Capital today.  He was our 41^st President and only the second father to have a son follow him as President of the United States.  President Bush loved his colorful socks.  I bought Joe a pair of George H.W. Bush socks for Christmas one year.  I know Myra has a pair… any other bloggers checking in today who have a pair of the Presidential socks in a drawer at home?  How do you feel about colorful socks?

We are much too practical in our house to go with colorful socks, I'm afraid.  And they just aren't Dick's style.  Our son however, does appreciate a conservative nice colored dress sock.

These are the socks (and tie) President Bush will be buried in.

6.     Please tell us something random about your week!

We will be driving to Dallas tomorrow to be with our youngest granddaughter, Ava Grace while her parents are on a short get-away.  We always enjoy our time with this precious 12 year old.  She is such a joy and delight to be with.  Of course, we will also get to see her delightful older sisters and our only grandson-in-love.  It will be our Christmas visit with them as we will be leaving for Indiana on the 16th.

I mentioned last week that we would be having friends over for dinner on Thursday night.  We has such a good time, so I thought I would show you the place setting I used and a few vignettes.

We had eight in all so I used two tables and separated the men and women.  That way we can all talk about what interests us in particular.  And based on some of their over-heard conversations, we ladies were grateful to have our own table.

This was the lady's table.  I had a little ornament as a keepsake for each person.

The men's table was larger and just a bit different.  And, let me just add that the gumbo was delicious as was the bread pudding Carolyn brought.

My Thanksgiving/Christmas cactus is a mix of white and red and added a pretty spot of color on the back porch.

And, this sleepy-eyed Santa hopes you have a great rest of your week.