tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post5639899676723684584..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Celebrate CHRISTmasAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-59617003975808472692013-12-27T04:27:06.943-06:002013-12-27T04:27:06.943-06:00I almost always have a "Nincompoopery" p...I almost always have a "Nincompoopery" post on Saturdays. These particular blog posts seem to be of interest to many of the readers here.<br /><br />Tomorrow's "Nincompoopery" post is a bit shorter than usual because of all the hustle-bustle of the holiday and the out-of-town company that is visiting the AOW household. However, readers can post links in the comments section.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-81252047031998924822013-12-27T04:23:56.584-06:002013-12-27T04:23:56.584-06:00Z,
Thank you.
We did get the roast at the feast -...Z,<br />Thank you.<br /><br />We did get the roast at the feast -- along with delicious gravy that only our host knows how to make. And asparagus, too. My favorite green vegetable is asparagus, and I gobble it down without any sauce.<br /><br />Now we have <a href="http://tammyswofford.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">out-of-town company</a> for a few days. Tomorrow, we may go downtown to the Smithsonian -- if we learn that there is a specific exhibit that we want to see. <br /><br />TMW is lurking a bit here in the blogosphere from time to time. She's too busy with her job and her newly-acquired kitty to have time to play around on the web.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-3781980204009687292013-12-26T23:36:46.018-06:002013-12-26T23:36:46.018-06:00Hey, there's tmw! Nice to see her on the blo...Hey, there's tmw! Nice to see her on the blogs :-)<br />I'm glad you've had what sounds like a wonderful two days or so...I hope lunch was that roast you were counting on! <br />I'm a day late, but I do wish Mr and Mrs AOW and all the commenters here a VERY Merry Christmas season! ZZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-12124819039504073632013-12-26T16:54:34.051-06:002013-12-26T16:54:34.051-06:00I for one really like the Nincompoopery blog, it h...I for one really like the Nincompoopery blog, it helps to get a lot off of our chests. In fact i would like to see it there every week. <br /><br /><br /><br />Right-Wingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770377474966017218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-38865377918697099212013-12-26T10:18:53.536-06:002013-12-26T10:18:53.536-06:00We want more Nincompoopery That's the best sub...We want more Nincompoopery That's the best subject .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-78654659222485184682013-12-26T09:54:02.461-06:002013-12-26T09:54:02.461-06:00Nincompoopery either Day is fine as long as you do...Nincompoopery either Day is fine as long as you do it.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-46312486561853111152013-12-26T09:51:08.466-06:002013-12-26T09:51:08.466-06:00No, more nincpops pleaseNo, more nincpops pleaseJimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-88717037060850944532013-12-26T09:34:51.557-06:002013-12-26T09:34:51.557-06:00A political post tomorrow, then Nincompoopery on S...A political post tomorrow, then <i>Nincompoopery</i> on Saturday.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-41772065673196199602013-12-26T09:31:00.903-06:002013-12-26T09:31:00.903-06:00I can't wait, I'm kind of all Christmased ...I can't wait, I'm kind of all Christmased out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-75232036574066193272013-12-26T06:20:58.212-06:002013-12-26T06:20:58.212-06:00NOTICE TO READERS:
This blog will return to polit...<b>NOTICE TO READERS:</b><br /><br />This blog will return to political blogging tomorrow -- albeit on a reduced schedule because out-of-town company is arriving this morning.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-13982400351709190092013-12-26T06:19:19.101-06:002013-12-26T06:19:19.101-06:00We may have a funeral to attend while you are visi...We may have a funeral to attend while you are visiting. A good friend passed away yesterday. <br /><br />On your last visit, we had a funeral to attend. Both times, these were veterans (the first, WW2; the second, Vietnam).Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-43583067340396581562013-12-25T11:27:39.398-06:002013-12-25T11:27:39.398-06:00Merry Christmas, a Blessed New Year to all! And GO...Merry Christmas, a Blessed New Year to all! And GOD bless us, everyone!!!<br />HUGGLES(and safe travel!)<br /><br />tmwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-85140514558978981502013-12-25T11:04:52.075-06:002013-12-25T11:04:52.075-06:00The best to you and family on this special day, A...The best to you and family on this special day, And a happy New Year with many to follow.Ron Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220328678840317631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-43883251707349507272013-12-25T10:39:36.314-06:002013-12-25T10:39:36.314-06:00Again, Merry Christmas to the AOWs!
Again, Merry Christmas to the AOWs!<br />Ed Bonderenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724552853113809036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-92196141449843845732013-12-25T10:30:57.120-06:002013-12-25T10:30:57.120-06:00Merry Christmas! See you in less than 24 hours!
...Merry Christmas! See you in less than 24 hours!<br /><br />Smiling!<br /><br />TammyTammy Swoffordhttp://tammyswofford.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-29521401453957712282013-12-25T10:07:39.964-06:002013-12-25T10:07:39.964-06:00Merry Christmas, AOW!!
BZMerry Christmas, AOW!!<br /><br />BZBloviating Zeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359816456769157176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-20099603390717241462013-12-25T09:44:42.684-06:002013-12-25T09:44:42.684-06:00Merry Christmas MRS & MR!Merry Christmas MRS & MR!Woodsterman (Odie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00423574390748358762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-37690246164042909532013-12-25T08:47:36.265-06:002013-12-25T08:47:36.265-06:00Have a wonderful day AOW. May the New Year be a h...Have a wonderful day AOW. May the New Year be a healthy one for you and Mr. AOW<br /><br />Debbie<br />Right Truth<br />http://www.righttruth.typepad.com<br /><br />Right Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274108313586611205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-14800978099715979882013-12-25T08:05:07.647-06:002013-12-25T08:05:07.647-06:00Christmas isn't complete without kitties (at A...<a href="http://adriennescatholiccorner.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-is-not-complete-without.html" rel="nofollow">Christmas isn't complete without kitties</a> (at Adrienne's site). If you're a cat lover, Adrienne's post will make you smile, I'm sure.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-80801114448759164122013-12-25T07:52:19.230-06:002013-12-25T07:52:19.230-06:00Bunkerville,
All in all, yesterday was a good day....Bunkerville,<br />All in all, yesterday was a good day.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-17091515253985803652013-12-25T07:51:58.557-06:002013-12-25T07:51:58.557-06:00Christmas in Rockefeller Center, NYC (interactive)...<a href="http://360vr.com/2008-1203-RockCenter/Happy-Holidays/index.html" rel="nofollow">Christmas in Rockefeller Center, NYC</a> (interactive).Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-57600920985393530082013-12-25T07:49:45.299-06:002013-12-25T07:49:45.299-06:00All the best to you and Mr. AOW! Have a very Merry...All the best to you and Mr. AOW! Have a very Merry Christmas! Sorry to hear of your change in plans, but sounds like you indeed "made do."!Bunkervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427978686579892380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-1774733724515022112013-12-25T06:24:03.100-06:002013-12-25T06:24:03.100-06:00FT,
What is Christmas without fine music?
I am ce...FT,<br />What is Christmas without fine music?<br /><br />I am certainly not the advanced musician that you are, but I cannot abide Christmas without the sacred music. Today I will listen to <a href="http://youtu.be/ukDQiy02CcU" rel="nofollow"><i>Welcome All Wonders</i></a> several times. Having worked under the baton of Richard Wayne Dirksen, that particular work holds special meaning for me. <br /><br />Most important, of course, is the reading of the Original <b>Christ</b>mas Story.<br /><br /><b>A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO YOU!</b>Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-75328045953042571812013-12-25T06:18:35.312-06:002013-12-25T06:18:35.312-06:00Our dinner plans for Christmas Eve fell through --...Our dinner plans for Christmas Eve fell through -- the host and hostess being as sick as dogs with two viruses: stomach flu and upper respiratory misery. Neither Mr. AOW nor I can take the chance of picking up a virus.<br /><br />Therefore, Christmas Eve 2013 has been the first Christmas Eve that my dearest cousin (the hostess) and I have been apart since 1967, the year that she was born -- and the least hustle-bustle Christmas Eve of our lives.<br /><br />But the host, my cousin's husband (an inactive Marine) made a run to Honey Baked Ham and delivered our Christmas Eve dinner -- standing way back and passing the bags to me at arm's length! Mr. AOW and I enjoyed the meal by candlelight, and the cats got more than their fair share. They adore ham.<br /><br />After dark fell, Mr. AOW and I headed out into the van to see some Christmas lights; I had Christmas CD's playing on the van's wonderful stereo system. The Latinos in a nearby subdivision really deck out their houses in fine style! Some grinch on the little lane was honking at all the slow-moving traffic. In the spirit of Christmas, I pulled over and let him pass.<br /><br />Once Mr. AOW and I returned home, we phoned Warren and had a good long chat. His wife Jackie wasn't up to speaking by phone last night, making this the first Christmas in a long time that we haven't heard her voice as part of our Christmas celebration.<br /><br />Last night, we gave the kitties their Christmas Eve presents -- toys, of course. They wore themselves out playing and tossing. Amber, being the youngest, was tossing her feather toy some 4 feet up into the air. Hilarious!<br /><br />This morning, I opened some presents from various people: a gorgeous sweater jacket and scarf from one of my clients (Later today, I'll be wearing these items to lunch at our former neighbors' house), and a collection of photos from a dear friend (one of the photos being a photo of my mother and, therefore, a treasure).<br /><br />We have a busy day ahead. As I mentioned, we're off to lunch at our former neighbors' house, and the trip is some 45 minutes long and way west of here in this brutal cold. After we stuff ourselves (standing rib roast, we hope), we plan to stop for a visit at another house. Good thing that Christmas Eve 2013 was a day of rest, or we wouldn't be up to all today's activities!<br /><br />And Tammy Swofford arrives tomorrow morning for a visit of a few days.<br /><br />All in all, a wonderful Christmas 2013. <br /><br />"God bless us, every one!"Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-42625304411037600222013-12-25T06:06:54.910-06:002013-12-25T06:06:54.910-06:00Merrry Christmas!Merrry Christmas!Jim at Asylum Watchhttp://conservativesonfire.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com