Christmas Eve

Sandy beach, a week ago this was covered with snow and ice

It's Christmas Eve, and most all of the snow has melted with the rains and 40 degree temps this week.  I took the dogs to sandy beach yesterday to run and noticed that Pookie's left muzzle was swollen.  One phone call and short drive later, he was at the vet, diagnosed with an abcess from the porcupine encounter and into surgery.  He made it through fine and the vet found part of a quill inside his cheek.

I had an awesome video chat with family this afternoon/evening using gmail - our first and it was so easy, don't know what took us so long.  My Dad said it's because it is Christmas.  I suppose so.  I love this time of year and it is hard to be away from my family but the video chat filled a lot of that gap.  Nothing like the sound of my sister Jenny to  make me feel like I am right there.  Greg and Jenny, you know what I mean.  :)

I hope everyone's Christmas wishes come true.  Peace to you all, Linda



Sandy Beach looking south