Christmas 2024

[lemniscate]

My tradition started with a couple Bloody Marys at The Coach House, on Black Friday @ 8am.  It's a dive bar, tourist trap, dripping with Christmas lights, right in Old Town Scottsdale.   I started doing my Black Friday shopping from this place maybe 10-12 years ago when the apps became easy to use.  Drink and shop.   This year I did 0 online purchases, just sat and enjoyed the early morning people watching at the outdoor table.  Then a coney island/diner breakfast, pork loin and eggs.

 

Yesterday, we did a trek to 6000 ft to get our Christmas tree, which then sits on the patio draped in many strings of lights.   We found one right away in our usual spot.  I packed a small lunch of sandwiches and olives/pickles/fruit.  We shared an excellent bottle of Surly Darkness 2021 vintage.  Got back at a very reasonable hour to set the tree in the stand.  Tonight we may string the lights, maybe.

 

The weather here has been in the high 70F's/80F's.  True SW holiday temps.  Lots of outdoor events to attend (or not)).  People selling tamales at intersections are increasing exponentially.

 

That's the start of the season for my locale.

 

*also, a small glass of egg nog is accompanying my coffee each morning.

 

 

Edited 14 hours ago by lemniscate (log)

[liuzhou]

I've got my wine laid in and have ordered some mince pies. What more do I need?