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Writer's pictureHilda Van Netten

One Sweet Afternoon

Our pre-Christmas family gathering was cancelled two weeks ago due to another timely visit from the Covid-19 demon. Some of us couldn't wait until the rescheduled date of early January and a trip was made to Kingston. You could say that Rigby is looking for us, but that wouldn't be true. He's looking for s - q - u - i - r - r - e - l - s.


Some words need to be spelled when he's around.




In recent years, everyone has found their niche in our food preparation. Fractured arm? No problem.





The salami rose still turned out fine. And, Charlotte's - in the background - was a rose by any other name.





It seems that we all had the same theme in mind for our potluck: a Mediterranean feast. Nothing like exposing the kids to foods from elsewhere.




For us, a trip to Adonis in Scarborough gave us the inspiration we needed. Mmmmm... pomegranates. And, their spinach pizzas tasted like I was on a vacation. Yum!





We were wondering if the kids would like the Basil Seed Drinks. Ted & I had sampled a few of their flavours over the years and liked them. Hmmmm..... will she like it? A tiny sip....





...... that is good! Where have you been all my life?





You can't have a new drink and not turn it into a game. A drinking game.


Maybe we didn't think this one through.





And again... rock, paper, scissors, shoot has Grandpa completely baffled. The shoot addition had me baffled too.




This sweet afternoon needs a sponsor. I have the perfect one. The Cups song that we practised 4,000 times and I still made mistakes.



Anna Kendrick's Cups Song, When I'm Gone



I've got my ticket for the long way 'round


Two bottle whiskey for the way


And I sure would like some sweet company


And I'm leaving tomorrow. What'd you say?



When I'm gone, when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me by my hair


You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone



When I'm gone, when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me by my walk


You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone



I've got my ticket for the long way 'round


The one with the prettiest of views


It's got mountains, it's got rivers


It's got sights to give you shivers


But it sure would be prettier with you



When I'm gone, when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me by my walk


You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone



When I'm gone, when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me by my hair


You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh


You're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone



When I'm gone, when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone


You're gonna miss me by my walk


You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone




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