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@taci

Hi and a good evening to you. Yes, the Concord was in the Catskills. A beautiful hotel off the main road for some miles. The Concord was my favorite. I did meet someone from my hometown there and we both had fun with a horseback ride through the mountains. The smell of pine trees still remind me of those days. The Concord had many amenities. A huge pool beckoned you if it was warm enough and they had a lake for rowing or just sitting to take in the views. Before heading home we made several stops for plants and some planters that you never see anywhere else. Prices were high, but the beauty was all around and those planters I still have to this day.

Many years later the Borscht Belt died and people stopped going to the resorts. New businesses opened and there were rumors that the area would house hotels such as seen in Vegas. I’m not sure if that ever materialized. It would be fun someday to take a ride through the Catskills just to see what’s there. It’s funny, hubby and I were discussing that area tonight. But right now a cruise wouldn’t be so bad. I need to wait and see what hubby can do and not do to make a decision.

Hope you are finally settling down after that glorious trip. Not sure if I will bake a turkey this year, though hubby is asking for home cooked things. I always purchase a fresh turkey and it takes about 3 hours to cook all the way through. It is something I have always enjoyed. And this year, for the first time in Florida, I am seeing fresh cranberries that are not packaged. The taste or should I say the flavor is so different when you purchase it that way. Cranberry and Orange relish comes to mind. Takes just minutes to make and so delicious with the turkey. Our Farmer’s Market has chestnuts this year. But at $8.99/lb it becomes sticker shock. The fresh ones in the northeast run about $.50/lb even now. If you find some in your area they are sweet and delicious. Hard part is getting them out of the shell. I usually put an X on both sides using a good sharp knife. You don’t need to go all the way down to the other side. Just do enough to cut through the shell. Then I nuke it for a minute and when you take them out, the shell splits open and you can then enjoy the fruits of your labor. Boiling is another option. I may swallow my pride and buy a few for next week. They tasted even better when walking the streets in NYC during the winter months and you could get a bag full from a vendor on the street. But that’s another story.

Sheba, Glad you and Poppy had a good walk without the snow. Sorry I didn’t mention the Basilica picture you posted yesterday. OK, where is it located? I could not place it. Hopefully I am not embarrassing myself.
My cream colored CL Prestige box arrived today. It looks pretty and is light colored so I see everything in it easily. I did Mcgyver it a bit. I added ring rolls under the earring board and put most of my rings in there. I ripped the ring rolls from the old box which was a good thing as a tiny pendant piece was underneath ( it wasn’t a CL box). Maybe that’s where some of my tiny lost earrings went?
Are you cooking for Thanksgiving? I ordered take-out from the same local place as last year. That way it will be easy, convenient and calm.
HD tomorrow!

Oodie, Love your stories. Was the Concord in the Catskills? Was it a Hotel? Sounds like you and your hubs had a lot of fun.

Luck Be a Lady
Song by Frank Sinatra

They call you Lady Luck
But there is room for doubt
At times, you’ve had a very unlady-like way of running out
You’re on this date with me
The Pickens have been lush
And yet before this evening is over
You might give me the brush
You might forget your manners
You might refuse to stay
And so the best that I can do is pray
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck if you’ve ever been a lady to begin with, luck be a lady tonight
Luck let a gentleman see
How nice a dame you can be
I know the way you’ve treated other guys you’ve been with
Luck, be a lady with me
A lady doesn’t leave her escort
It isn’t fair, it isn’t nice
A lady doesn’t wander all over the room
And blow on some other guy’s dice
Let’s keep this party polite
Never get out of my sight
Stick me with me baby, I’m the fella you came in with
Luck, be a lady tonight
Luck, let a gentleman see
Just how nice, how nice a dame you can be
I know the way you’ve treated other guys you’ve been with
Luck be a lady with me
A lady doesn’t leave her escort
It isn’t fair, and it’s not nice
A lady doesn’t wander all over the room
And blow on some other guy’s dice
So let’s keep the party polite
Never get out of my sight
Stick with me baby, I’m the guy that you came in with
Luck be a lady
Luck be a lady
Luck be a lady, tonight

@shoelady60,

Good evening we are chilly in OZ tonight and will have a hard freeze in the morning.
Lady we made the same main dish I made boneless skinless chicken in the oven and it
was so good I had backed potatoes and a salad hubby ate it up when he got home from
work. 💕

Poppy wanted a piece so I gave him a small piece.

Well the holidays are about to start and so many of us will be doing this and that. 😎

I will have one of the treats with you who cares I can always walk it off. LOL! 😘

Sweet dreams💕

@oodiebom,

I love hearing about those trips. 😎💕🎈Good Times. Oz is chilly tonight and
we will have a hard freeze in the morning.

Also trash and recyclables will be at curb early. I have to make sure the cats are feed.
I gave a little extra food tonight to make sure they stay warm. The weather is cray cray
it will be warm for three next week and maybe some snow on Thanksgiving. 💕

My daughter’s friend lives on a farm in Vermont. I have pictures and it is a beautiful area.

Oodieom on the road again. 🎶🎶

@xango,

Good Evening and i want to wish you a Merry Christmas. 💕I am not decorating for
Thanksgiving just getting things together because Thanksgiving is next week and I am
good. 😎

This weekend will be a busy one for me. Enjoy your evening.

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening. 😎