Guests at the Wayward Inn

17:30
19 Dec 15

     The Holiday Season is fast approaching. In fact, it is right in top of us.  If you have completed your shopping by now it is too late for any thoughtful gifts and unfortunately any intended recipients will probably be receiving items grabbed off of the aisle end - caps of the nearest GasnGo. And, if you have a pet, there is no amount of wrapping paper that will cover up the scent of Jack Link's Jerky.

     We've had a few guests here at the Wayward Inn. My Cuz'n and her Lobster,  formerly of River City, stopped in after a Soiree. It was good to see them and to see how well they are doing since moving back to the Capital Region. Now we'll have a place to crash when we head down south. Recently, my Better Half held one of her Ladies Movie Nights which, due to the weather, was not as well attended as she had hoped. Doesn't matter much to me as I try to make myself scarce, retreating to the confines of the other side of the Inn. This time I had company, Elric the Stalwart, was accompanying his Lady to the Inn. The two of us, plus the Junior Loin Fruit, hid out in the bonus room and watched the movie "Dutch". In my opinion this is the best Christmas movie ever right after "A Christmas Carol" starring Alistair Simms. If you haven't seen it and want a laugh or two take a look.

     Yesterday, we had the pleasure of entertaining B&B. They're a young couple just starting out. I've known her through Scouting and he has been her significant other for a number of years. When I hear of how rough life is for someone of the current crop of YAW's (Young Adult Whiners). Having to do homework or take out the trash or eat at the table with their family without checking the damn smart phone every ten seconds while worrying if someone has liked their post more than someone else's post. It's then that I just have to think of the extreme difficulties this young lady has had to overcome and despite it all graduated with a pocket full of bursaries that she didn't even apply for. It is at that point that I really enjoy pointing out to the YAW's that Sympathy to their plight can be found in Webster's Dictionary between Shit and Syphilis.

     Today, my Better Half's Travelling Relatives came to the Inn for brunch. It's always great to see them. A conversation with other adults is such a delight. For brunch we served up two crust less quiches, one veggie and one seafood, with a side salad. For dessert there was their fantastic coffee cake along with our apple snow. Our entertainment was a challenging game of golf (cards) played out with my Lobster being the victor. Ha Zaaa!

     We are planning to have even more guests at the Inn. On Christmas Eve we will be sharing our repast with Elric the Stalwart and his family. It will be a first for us, having people in from outside the family during the Holidays. But you know what? That's what the holidays are all about. Sharing what you have. Providing shelter and good will to others without any reservations.

    
     Speaking of reservations, have you ever seen the movie "No Reservations"? Came out a few years ago. Stars Catherine Zeta-Jones who plays a high end chef. A great story line too. Again, you should check it out.

     If you have seen my Facebook page you will note that I have been gifted with a beer advent calendar. Today is day 19 and thus far there have been no doubles. I have noticed that friends from afar have been posting pictures of the ales, stouts and ipa's that they are imbibing. Good on ya.