I’ll be hanging this year’s ornament on the family tree and enjoying our Christmas Eve dinner. Russian beef stroganoff with an earthy Bordeaux.

With all the ugliness in the world today, isn't the TOTAL/unconditional love you receive from your pet, welcome/refreshing?

I'm always a sucker for pet photos. I haven't been on SAV much lately but haven't seen you much when I do look. Hope you're doing well and mastering some new baked dishes (Tofu Moon Pie).

I try.

Chiquita has the "whatsup" look, while Jasper has the "I'm just about the climb the drapes" look about him.

She was supposed to be a purebred, but I'm thinking something else got in there....

My relentless early morning alarm clock.

And that's a problem......why?

Bleu cheese stuffed burgers, bratwursts, grilled veggies, and up top....some mushrooms steamed with garlic and red wine. Any takers?

I like your thread, and it should have been a "big hitter" on this site. I'm having leftovers tonight, but they are outstanding. Lamb shank, mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts. And, me being me, I'm enjoying my meal with a smoky red zinfandel.

@Mary Hilton Any problems with caterpillars?

My Mother and Step-Father are in your neck of the woods. Rain expected tomorrow?

It's kinda a natural that I would follow this topic. Having leftovers tonight (lamb shank, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts). Will have a smoky red zinfandel.

@TotsNPears shit....Tots.....your SAV name was a mystery to me (for 3ish months) OMG I'm a TOTAL dumbass! Until I receive your forgiveness.... I won't ask you to take a Q.T. road trip.

America....where anything is possible. Dare to dream, my hairy friend.

Curious....and this will sound freaky/sexual to most of the SAV audience... but where is the best Tofu Moon Pie made?

Killer badge for Anymouse. I'm in line for a turtle with the caption "never been first".

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@Vaxxylady I'm just an occasional poster and I missed the original "dust-up", but I think I have pieced things together. I try to keep things light here, and for the most part, I avoid using controversial/vulgar language. It's difficult now to get together with 10 people where someone doesn't have their feelings hurt or there is a clash of opinions. It's a tough time. I want to personally thank you for your efforts. On a lighter note...if you are a John Wick fan, maybe you should call yourself an adjudicator and you should have a black coin with Vaxxylady written (in gold) on it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. :-)

Very surprised to see more cats than dogs featured here. All of our four legged friends are worthy to feature here. For some of us, they are our children.