Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Ketch-Up Day

 

Can you say Brrr? The cold weather is coming. I sincerely hope the pipes don't freeze.

I had a great birthday. Partied for two days. Heh. One of the buds hosted a brunch for me at his house. Oh my goodness. It was amazing.





The cookies were homemade, double or triple chocolate and made by one of the buds. 


He served tomato bisque, mushroom and spinach quiche and the most amazing salad. Have you ever had watermelon radishes or roasted yellow beets? They were delish and so very pretty.

The next day, the 70s Club went out for lunch. We tried a new place. The food and service were great, along with the price:)

 Then at home, I had strawberry cheese (birthday) cake waiting for me.  Very yummy.  If anyone out there is interested, this came from Publix. 

Well, the birthday celebration is over but the leftovers and cake linger on:)

AND

Frank at the game table.  

Both my grandson and SIL play chess. I'm so impressed. My grandson is only eleven. I've never played a game of chess in my life, but I can play a mean game of checkers.  Heh. 

What's your pleasure? Do you play chess or checkers?

Stay warm. Stay safe, blogger buds.



13 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Wonderful that your birthday was so good. And hooray for leftovers.
I have played chess in the past. Badly.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Happy belated birthday! Nothing like spreading it out over a couple days.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Happy belated birthday, Sandra. Glad that you had such a great time. I have played both chess and checkers, but neither one for many years. Chess was my clear favourite and I was a pretty decent player. Chess makes you think and strategize; impetuous moves will get you in trouble. A reflection of life in a way.

Natalie Aguirre said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Sandra! It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday.

Donna said...

Love all the photos!! Happy belated Birthday sweet lady!
hugs
Donna

Elizabeth Seckman said...

Happy Birthday! What a lovely brunch!

I don't play either very well. If you want someone to beat, I'm your girl!

Christine said...

Happy belated birthday! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

CJ Kennedy said...

Happy Birthday! What a fabulous celebration. So deserved. I can play chess, but I don't have the ability to think ahead of possible moves so most of the time I lose.

D. Wallace Peach said...

Wow. You have great friends, Sandra. That birthday brunch looks amazing. So much thought and care went into it. How lovely. Happy Belated Birthday!

D.L. Finn said...

I love all these pics and so happy your day was special. That cake is amazing! And did kind of look like the card ;) I am a checkers kind of gal here too. Xo

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, EC. I live on leftovers:) I'm sure you could easily beat me at chess;)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Alex:) You betcha:)

Citu said...

Feliz cumpleaños atrasado. Te mando un beso.