Have some Sanka and we'll have a December to remember

[Delmonico]

21 with light snow and winds up to 37 mph, WC +2, some almost whiteouts, of course had to go to store day.   My first outing since last Thursday, next planned one is on the 2nd for cousins Memorial service, seems everyone in the family wants to die and have cold services out on open hills, some of us were talking about that at Uncle Wilmar's out on the bare hill.   I slipped on the ice that day getti ng out of the pickup and almost fell into a barb wire fence.

[Silver Creek Slim]

Around a mile from our Condo is a golf course with a pond near the road. This young fella was sunning himself today on the bank. I believe he lives in this pond. Don't think I'd want to retrieve any balls from this pond. I'm guessing he's around an eight footer.

Reptiles are a big reason I don't live in the South.  Besides, I'd be tempted to plug it.

Slim

[Major 2]

I recall as a kid there was roadside attraction that sold baby "Gators" as pets, I had one.
He had a terrarium bowl to live in and was fed chicken scraps and other meaty items.
He got to big about 16" and was moved to outside chicken wire pin with a plastic tub pool , from which he escaped to a fate unknown.
The 1950's were different time  Alligator bags , belts shoes/boots, and wallets were all the rage.
Alligators went on the endangered lists for a time , It was illegal to hunt or even kill one unless in self defense  . The species responded and came roaring back.
The State then would issue hunting permits to special/dedicated Gator hunters.
Today, Fried Gator tail is served in restaurants, taste like chicken     and one can again buy Alligator products 

That roadside attraction ?  "Gatorland " which still exist today in the same location in Kissimmee , Florida

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatorland

[Silver Creek Slim]

Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

Dusting overnight.

'Tis 8 and overcast. WC -8. High of 15.

Slim

[litl rooster]

Good coffee this cold wet Alabama morning.  Just wanted to stop by and wish all of you a Merry Christmas.

[Major 2]

Welcome back Roo, good to hear from you. 

Thanks for the coffee Slim... and happy holidays to you all too

Guessers say "Breezy with a high of 78° and a 75% chance of precipitation"
Friday calls for 42° with a high of 59° and Saturday will be 36°  and a high of 53°

This will be the coldest season here of this Century,

[The Trinity Kid]

Afternoon all.

Glad to hear from you Roo.

Sunny and 25 here in Missoula. Was 0 when I got up.   Makes a job pumping water interesting.

—TK

[Silver Creek Slim]

Good coffee this cold wet Alabama morning.  Just wanted to stop by and wish all of you a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas from cold and windy WI.

Slim

[Major E A Sterner]

It's 51 degrees in upstate ny Raining with flash flood warning due to the rain and S**wmelt, supposed to get to 60 tomorrow, What the heck is going on with this weather???

[Professor Marvel]

Merry Christmas to Everyone
And to All a Good Night

stay safe, stay healthy

Prof and Mrs Marvel

[Delmonico]

I'm getting coal but that is fine, good trading stock with the blacksmiths.

[Major E A Sterner]

Merry Christmas to all Y'all,Hope you all have an enjoyable day with your families and friends if possible.

[Snake Oil]

Merry Christmas to all!  May peace be yours, and good for what ails ya!

[Russ T Chambers]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

Everyone have a wonderful holiday, and hope that things will be good and improve for everyone in the coming New Year!

[Silver Creek Slim]

Merry Christmas, y'all.Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 5 and overcast. WC -4. High of 22.

Slim

[Delmonico]

Merry Christmas, we're having steaks, NY strip, 2 half cooked and mine slow cooked in the oven covered in onions and parsnips on the side like a pot roast, somebody here needs to be civilized.

[Major 2]

BBQ Ribs smothered with onions, corn on the cob, cabbage w/cabbage palm slaw and French onion soup ...Yes I like onions  a lot !

Expected to freeze here tonight....

[Major E A Sterner]

Had a pot roast with potatoes and carrots, going to cut up the leftover meat and turn it into stew, Cooked it in my cast iron dutch oven, was fork tender.

[Professor Marvel]

The Marvels had a 4 pound rib roast, mashed white sweet potatoes, garden salad, carmelized baby carrots, and  apple pie ( thanks for the help! )

Plenty of leftover meat, and you have to love a good professional butcher!

Happy Holidays, stay safe

Prof & Mrs Marvel

[Silver Creek Slim]

Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

Heatwave. 'Tis 17 and overcast. High of 30.

Slim