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this is the new chat thread for us as the other one reached 1000 post. Lets keep going here on Voume 13 ;)

On December 25, the little creatures of my clan and tribe celebrate Christmas with a big feast in the evening. Everybody was awake at first light, full of anticipation. The little ones were up first to see if "Father Christmas" had left gifts; usually a maple sugar candy, an orange, a small wooden toy (tops are particularly popular this year) and a parchment roll full of smoked and dried jerky.

Mother and father got up for bismuth and pussypaw tea to settle their queasy tummies and aching heads from all the ale and whiskeys that they consumed last night. Weldon attempted to appear stoic and steadfast, even as he staggered to the kitchen to light the stove so that he could make a pot of strong coffee. But I knew better, he was hurting and cooking food was the last thing on his mind.

He probably should have given up, made an offering to the "porcelain goddess" and sleep it off until noon. But no, he truly is my strong Watcher, he has fought many more fierce battles in his life and he has rarely been hung over this bad. Still, I giggled to myself as I watched him stumble about with the water kettle while he rubbed his head, offered silent prayers to the Maker and asked Him for forgiveness for drinking like a Watcher Cadet. My brave soldier took in a deep breath, stood tall, closed is eyes as he relaxed, let out his breath and ralphed. Fortunately, he was at the sink and I quickly eased him into a chair, helped him with wet washcloths and a towel. The war in his tummy and head was over in a moment. Boys... sheesh! Am I right? Of course I'm right!

The feast held at 6:00 PM at the Burrow Inn because the kitchen there is large enough for Weldon and his squad of cooks from the Watcher Corp Cooks Regiment to easily prepare a feast for hundreds of hungry wee creatures. The Inn's dining room can easily seat hundreds of hungry wee creatures with room for dancing and games after dinner.

The amount of food is staggering and I've edited this post four times trying to tell you all about it, but I can't, it's a whole chapter in a book trying to describe how wonderful all the great Christmas food is. I've already said a lot about the pudding and the eggnog. Let's just say that Weldon's skill with the roast meats, root vegetables, pies, and fruit salads are just as mouthwatering.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Day, a Happy Luminaire, a blessed Yule and that you have a warm and save New Year.

We're half-way out of the dark...

I love you all so very much.

I thought the "V" stood for version lol

Yay! A new thread just in time for the New Year! Hope you all have a wonderful week! :)

Happy New Year to all Bears.

A few days left in this bloody year, mine made a last call regarding old accounts needing closing. I should know to not ignore collection notifications about a deceased person.

Mine also wondering about my art commission, I asked for a meeting to collect my figure and any examples of the artwork. Mine will have to be more stern if this doesn't occur as requested.

A belated Merry Christmas ya'll and and a Happy New Year! :)

I know I've only really been on a little each day to do a few short things and haven't really been active here much. But I hope you all have been having wonderful holidays all around. Bear Hugs All You Beautiful People <3

On a random note... I was watching a funny YT video, trying not to choke, when the burger I had heated up went crunch. Burgers do Not crunch. WHY did my burger crunch? So as I paused the vid and was still distracted with the last part and the fact my brain is silly after 11:30 pm, I took a look at that part of my burger. It was the center part of a tomato, but it was weird.. I would assume it would be one peice from the stem or something, but it was multiple spread out hard bits. Worried (ridiculously) that it might be unnatural, I began poking it. Next thing I know there's juice coming towards my eye and I'm simultaneously trying not to laugh and yell explicatives on my way to wash my eyes out. ...ow... A tomato tried to blind me...
^_^" I hope others can get a laugh out of my pain as well.
If not, the video I was watching is called The Funniest Things Parents Posted in 2021

May you all be full of joy and your days be merry these last few of 2021. :3 <3

Today marks one year since my mother's passing. Mine have been front of much change, and taking charge of mineself. I've done more growing in the last year than the past decade.

What hasn't changed since, is the quiet...all this silence is bugging me. If I'm not keeping busy or doing something useful I'm out attempting to keep out of regrettable actions.

I may not be on much today, to reflect on this day's context. I not only look at the losses, but to also keep my blessings in mind.

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. Mine not always an unfeeling machine to react like this.

Lots of Abrazos My Friend on this day of your mother passing away =(

You are often on my heart and mind, my friend, and knowing the loss of a mama who knows us more than anyone else, is a loss so impactful, that sometimes it feels like we are left wandering. I am so proud of the steps you take to care for yourself, and while I don't know how difficult it is for you, my heart and soul prays that your life's journey will be full of peace, so as to soften the blows that life so often hands us. Many blessings to you, my kindhearted friend. ❤

yes the quiet can let feeling and actions come to us that would not were we not in that zone. I am hoping you went through this day has left your heart full of memories in the nicest of ways and KNOW ahe was near you!!

guess what yall?

i went sunday and retested and my test came back negative!

Mine go to bed tonight, and rest knowing her memory is in the safest place of all, our loving Creator. That is my only goal in this life.

came to you, fear not this plague.

i'm so glad i was vaxxed. it was hell for me. i can't imagine if i hadnt been vaxxed.

The quiet can be too much. I hear you. I still want to tell my mom stuff. I console myself though I have always 'march(ed) to the Beat of a Different Drummer', therein is the music.

Glad your test was negative.

Hello All! I hope and pray your New Year will be a joyous one and each and every one of you/us stay healthy this coming year.

hey how have your holidays unfurled for you?? How about you all too and ?? Mine is almost over after today i think we hit almost all the ones we needed to here at home hahah..it goes on for awhile and now i look foraward to New Years. Reallyh hoping this one is a good one for us all!

It has been a lovely, low key holiday season over here. Weather is finally getting colder, so I am grateful for that. Less bugs. lol We don't have a huge family, so we don't do anything huge here. 😊 How many folks do you get to go visit? Do you have to travel very far?

not far this year they came to us..just several srops to male within an hour radiuos..was a nice cozy holiday

AND NOWWWW>>>Let's get ready for the Friday the 31st Drop-In New Years Eve Bash

NICE! That's not too bad for travel! I am glad you got to visit with your family!! ❤