Dec 29 2008
Home Again
My brother came over to my sister’s house before I left and took the helm at the stove, making pancakes with the huckleberries that didn’t fit into the Christmas pie. Just add pure maple syrup and leftover apple wood smoked ham, and you have the real breakfast of champions!
While we ate, he told us that he had just returned from a call to a chimney fire. The directions weren’t very useful, so dispatch called the guy to ask for clarification – do you live on Road A or Road B? – and the guy couldn’t, or wouldn’t, answer. When the firemen finally found him and the remains of the fire (apparently, about 90% of chimney fires are contained by the time firemen get there, but they still have to go), he actually yelled at them for taking so long. Can you believe it? I think I know someone who got some coal in his stocking this year.
The sun was sunny, and the trip home uneventful, other than a disagreement between my car’s side mirror and a tree (which the tree won, necessitating an immediate trip to Kragen to avoid a ticket for driving while mirrorless) and a mysterious slowdown on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, which allowed me to admire the San Francisco skyline for quite a long time. When the cars finally speeded up again, it was for no particular reason: no visible construction, accidents, or anything like that. Still, it was much better than the trip out. Note to Self: do not attempt to go anywhere on Christmas Eve unless you’re Santa.
When I got home, the kittens came running to the door. I was as happy to see them as they were to see me. It’s embarrassing how much I miss them when I’m away, no matter how much fun I’m having. The tree, on the other hand, looked quite dejected, leaning against the window as if sobbing quietly, with one of its branches amputated and halfway across the room.
Henry also seemed to be glad I was home, even though he had lots of food and water left. He even let me pet him before settling back onto the couch.
It’s good to be home, and to have happy new Christmas memories.
2 Responses to “Home Again”
When you talk about meals on your Blog, you really make me feel hungry…such good food.
Glad the kitties welcomed you home. It’s a wonder you had a tree left at all I’m thinking…. sounds as though Henry, too, was very pleased to see you – fancy him letting you pet him. Is that a first?
I’m not sure about the rules here in Canada regarding side mirrors. Will have to check this out.
jx
I know just how you feel about the kittens. I’m the same way when I get home. Fortunately Peter doesn’t tell anyone how ridiculous I am. 😉