They have COVID. As much as it's disappointing about Thanksgiving, we dodged a bullet -- at least I think I did. I saw my son for less than 10 minutes the day before he was symptomatic. Hopefully, the vaccine holds for both of us with viral load, etc. I'll be totally clear in 2 days.
Hubby and I mustered a nice day. Not exactly Thanksgiving, but a good day together. We exchanged food with the kids (using the old techniques of washing containers, gloves, masks, etc so we could have turkey). We opened the chocolate from Belgium his colleague brought him. It's from one of the top chocolatiers in the world (some say the #1). Took an evening walk with the dogs and caught up on episodes of the Amazing Race.
This was my delivery to the kids. Thanksgiving and COVID in a box.
Our little corner of the table set for dinner.
The chocolates. Honest to god, no matter how I load the photos, they reverse order. I added each individually and they reloaded in reverse. I don't know why this is happening.
We've had 3 tiers of Belgium chocolate. Started with the basic, then the fancy, then this premier level. I like the middle tier the best. This chocolate was incredible and impeccable and you can see/taste the skill and art of it, but I liked the other ones better. I probably don't have the refinement for such high end chocolate. Don't get me wrong, it's amazing but it's a little over my tastebud level.
Hubby and I had a really good discussion about Christmas. He feels the same that we could get plans shortened or changed based on other people in town over the holiday. We're giving it some thought and we're changing up the usual this year so I don't end up with the same situation as Thanksgiving. Too much work for too little reward (for me). It felt good to have him on my side and really understand. We're at the stage where holidays will look different every year and that's fine. I get to be part of those changes too. Focusing on being together, having fun ... but a lot less work on my end.
Off to Asheville for a super quick trip. Decorate for Christmas and clean. Depending how crowded restaurants and such are, I might only do takeout or eat places I can be outside. I'm trying to stay well ahead of AZ. I might not even visit the teahouse -- shock and awe, right?!?!? But the holidays with big gatherings are breading grounds for all the germs -- definitely the hot zone of crud.
Hope you had a good week and are enjoying a longer weekend. Later gators.
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