A different Amaryllis

A chilly morning...but still very nice. My appointment for noon just showed up (8am)....I really do not mind because then it is over with. It is the electrician for the HOA....who knew there were reset buttons on the lamp post electrical outlets!?
Yesterday when I went to Lowes to construct a simple birdbath for the garden, I remembered to buy my Christmas Amaryllis...

 have you seen this kind yet? It is encased in handmade wax and needs no water! I was told that it is true and will bloom without needing to be cared for...just put it on the counter and leave it alone. While there I also bought a lovely red Poinsettia; both of these are a Christmas must.  I did buy 2 small bushes for the front area... Eremophia maculata Cupid known also as the "emu bush". Where do these names come from. As soon as there are blooms I will share a picture. It will add a bit of color to the porch area. These may be mauve in color and will be good for the hummers.
Today needs to be ---organize the Christmas boxes to the shelves in the garage....should not take too long. After that I plan on doing...if you guessed nothing you guessed correctly. I have dough thawing in the fridge for doughboys...also known as fry bread for later. Time to finish my coffee....before the electrician returns from getting part for the lights. Always nice to chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and for caring. Thank you for your friendship.

Did I hear thunder ?

A nippy morning as has been the morning normal recently. Yesterday it lasted most of the day with lots of clouds. I actually think I heard thunder during the night.
I spent time yesterday with the Shutterfly book...finding pictures and navigating around their site. I think I have the front and back cover ready...very time consuming. It is also slow going as the memories get in the way.
The other day while I was out and about I bought something I have wanted..

Just like the real cooks ... on TV anyway. A salt and pepper cellar. I found a nice spoon for it also in case I do not want to use my fingers to grab a pinch.

It does not say what type of wood but it is very nice and solidly made. The attached lid has the magnetic closure.  It would really be nice if it came with a chef.

 Look, a tomato almost ready. The interesting thing is that this one is not the first one to appear on the plant. As for the beans

Nice and bushy and yet I do not see beans! I read the packet which says they are Heirloom Beans..... all well and good but where are they!?

 Lisa Adams from The Tatting Corner offered a Black Friday Sale and I ordered these and they arrived so quickly...yesterday. They are for measuring the little loops (Picots) on the tatting. I am pretty  good at eyeing them but this will ensure they are perfect.  The products offered and the service are great. Now to make a fob for them.
 Tomorrow is December! The days seem to be a flash. Still have not fetched any decorations from the garage or fixed the kitchen light yet. I think it will be a weekend thing. Later today when I return form the doctor appointment, I will be decorating the courtyard lamp posts. They are newly replaced this year and have electric outlets so I will be adding lights. Another Post Office visit is necessary.... think it will be a busy weekend. I need to finish my coffee and so I will say thank you for stopping by and thank you for the kind words and friendship.