Two Day Birthday

 Last night was dinner at a local steakhouse while today was a champagne brunch featuring the huge Serrano ham we got as a Christmas present. Serrano selfies all around.

Banco in Situ

Banco and I checked out the lights downtown on this morning's walk.

Christmas Shorts

 Almost balmy here this morning.  Warm enough to replace long johns with shorts.

Tree's Up

Finally got the small tree and a few lights up.
 

Banco in Situ

The Jville dogs are very friendly in sharing their beds and bones.  Banco tried to stuff the largest into her mouth. She lasted 10 minutes before her jaw gave out. 

Deeply Rooted Crisis

 

Parade Season

Last weekend was the JVille Christmas parade. A very cold morning but a good showing. Charlie likes to howl along with sirens so when the fire trucks rolled past, he did a full throated accompaniment.
 

Banco in Situ

A yawny, wet morning
 

Tarts

W has been into making tarts lately.....His latest masterpiece is a blackberry caramel tart. Gorgeous.
 

Local Cheese Makes Good

Our very own GP cheese on the menu tonight at the White House.

Gaffer63: Down the Road....Best Cheese in the World

Gaffer63: Toasted Rogue