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Weekending

February 21, 2017 By Carole

There’s nothing quite like a long weekend for recharging, spending time with the ones you love, and – at this time of year, at least – getting ready for the Oscars.

That’s right, my friends, the Oscars are coming right up and in light of that we saw

Hacksaw Ridge – nominated for Best Picture. I hated every minute of this excellent movie. If you know me at all you know exactly what I mean by that.

A Man Called Ove – nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. It is absolutely wonderful. It stays very true to the book and is just a lovely and moving movie without being sentimental at all.

Fences – also nominated for Best Picture and the last in this category that we hadn’t seen. Adapted from a play, it’s a little long but definitely very good.

Other fun things this weekend included a night of Mexican Train and music with Dale, a night of Thai food and doggies with Sean, a date day with Dale that included a ride in the Mustang and ended with terrific food and cocktails at a local upscale bar, some reading, some knitting, and plenty of relaxing.

And YES, for those of you who want to know – I tackled the closet.

It got worse before it got better.

But in the end there was 1 bag of rubbish and 4 bags for the local thrift shop. And a clean and organized closet.

That new bed, in case you’re wondering?

Fabulous.

 

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  1. Robby says

    February 21, 2017 at 7:43 am

    Sounds like a lovely time was had by all. And a new furry friend cameo appearance.

  2. Vera says

    February 21, 2017 at 8:18 am

    What fun! Congrats on the closet cleanout. And, I’m excited to know that A Man Called Ove is a film – I didn’t know that and I loved, loved, loved the book.

  3. AsKatKnits says

    February 21, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Great weekend! And that bed does look ever so inviting! XO

  4. Patty says

    February 21, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Looks like a perfect weekend all around. Cute doggy too. (Smart bugger I’ll bet!)

  5. Bonny says

    February 21, 2017 at 10:09 am

    I’m so far out of the movie loop that I didn’t even know Ove was now a movie; I’ll have to look for it. Your bed looks lovely, comfortable, and the perfect place for sweet dreams!

  6. margene says

    February 21, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    You sure packed a lot into your weekend! Smith and I had a couple of days together, too! It was great!

  7. Jo says

    February 21, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    You always rock the weekends!

  8. Kym says

    February 21, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    I am right there with you on Hacksaw Ridge. SO very not my movie. . .
    (Sounds like another great weekend!)
    XO

  9. Lifesastitch says

    February 21, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    I’m one of those who was let down by La La Land. The opening scene was fantastic, and to me, it went down form there. Two hours of a downhill run. I’m an Ove fan having audiobooked it while walking in preparation for this past year’s Camino.

    I’m hoping after our major reno is finished we have enough for a new bed amongst other items from the furniture department.

  10. Mary says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:56 am

    LOVE seeing a DOG on your blog! and congratulations on the bedroom – it looks fantastic!

  11. Vicki says

    February 22, 2017 at 11:04 am

    What a great weekend!! OMG, I know just what you mean about Hacksaw Ridge! I’m looking forward to finishing my Best Picture card this weekend.

  12. Lydia S says

    February 23, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    What a cute dog, and yea your for getting that closet taken care of!

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