Checking in…

Crazy times…busy times…holiday times. That’s what’s up! It’s been busy, busy. Stu just got home from ten days in Maryland, visiting family. I spent most of the time working on a holiday themed short story (cozy mystery). I hope to have it published soon. {Want to keep up with my author stuff? Follow dbmcnicol.com/blog}

The severe weather almost missed here, just a fierce thunderstorm with a lot of wind and rain, no damage. So sad to see all the devastation that was caused in other areas. I hope all our famly & friends survived without incident.

The next two months are going to stay hectic with Christmas, New Years, four cruises (two back-to-backs), and family visits. So blogging will vary in frequency. Cruise photos will be minimal since I don’t plan to leave the ship and Stu always forgets to take them. LOL! I will spend all my time on the cruises writing, Stu hopes to get some diving in.

Here’s a few fun pics taken while Stu was gone…

Plugging a Cooper escape hole with my frog statue!

Changing the water in the bird feeder water dish

And our meager holiday decor – taking a break this year but wanted something on the front porch. Oh, and Stu put GREEN light bulbs in the porch lights. LOL!