Go NaNoPoblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 30 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

It’s the final day of NaNoPoblano and 30 Days of Thanksgiving.  Thanks for the challenges!!  I always enjoy challenges that give me the excuse to blog more, and there were great ones.  Don’t know what’s coming in December – there was one last year

So, to end my NaNoPoblano and Thanksgiving posts, I am thankful for new windows for our basement that were installed today.  I showed some inside views earlier today, now here are the outside views, before and after, of those same windows:

The one bedroom

The big window

The bathroom – oops.  No before…

And now, a scene from A Christmas Carol – this is kind of how I’m feeling right now.

But, it’s Christmas movie season, and so far it’s been It’s a Wonderful Life, and George C. Scott’s A Christmas Carol.  Tonight, it’s Elf.  What’s next?  I’ll let you know!  Thanks for November 🙂

Go NaNoPoblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 29 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

Sorry for the implied expletive, but I’m afraid I don’t feel very thankful today.  I mean, I’m always thankful for Kevin, the kitties, mom and dad, family and friends, an of course my amazing work colleagues.  But today sucked.  And I don’t know how much more I can take.

Whatever happens though, I am throwing 2016 into the garbage and taking 2017 – it’s mine and no one is going to ruin it for me.

2017, you are mine.

Go NaNoPoblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 28 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

So, this morning on my way to kickboxing, I saw this:

Yay!!  Time to get our Christmas tree!!!

Go NaNoPloblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 26 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

The ‘MurKan relatives arrived safe and sound for a Saturday morning brunch.

It was light outside, but we still needed candles in the dining room!

With permission, my Aunt along with the Christmas-sweatered bottle of chocolate wine my cousin brought up for us!

Finally, a peacock posing as Kevin, my Uncle and Cousin and I went for a walk after brunch (my Aunt went to mom and dad’s place to see their new bathrooms!)

And thus ends our visit with the ‘MurKans!

Go NaNoPloblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 25 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

After waiting all week for a promised “decision” that never came about, I am thankful for Niagara Grocery’s continued sense of humour!

Go NaNoPloblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 24 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

Today I went for lunch with my dad.  To the Heron Rock Bistro, which is a couple of blocks away from our house.  We didn’t go far ’cause it was a bit rainy out (and a bit chilly too, although it’s hard to say that as someone from Saskatchewan!)

Anyway, it was a latte and a Heuvos Cubanos hash – I almost forgot to take a picture, but at least this time you are seeing more than the empty plate!

Go NaNoPloblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 23 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

Yeah.  I was home sick today.  I won’t tell you about it – that’s something no one really needs to hear about.  I think I should be good to get back at it tomorrow.

But now, I want to go back to sleep…

Go NaNoPloblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 22 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

And that’s all I got for tonight!

Go NaNoPloblano (National Blog Posting Month) (https://cheerpeppers.wordpress.com/) !  And day 21 of 30 Days of Thankfulness (https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/30-days-of-thankfulness/).

Went for a walk over the lunch hour with a couple of colleagues and it had to be 15 degrees out – that’s 15 Celsius for you ‘MurKans (I am sure Google can convert that for you 🙂 )!

Anyway, it was amazing out there.  Compared to what we saw on TV in Ottawa yesterday…

I think we live in a pretty great place!