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San Geraldo, Matt, and Lindy are at the supermarket in El Corté Ingles filling their cart with goodies for Christmas Eve dinner which Matt and Lindy are cooking here at our place. They asked if we’d mind them taking over our kitchen. We were unanimous in not minding. They are both incredible cooks. Matt was a professional chef and Lindy was in the restaurant business for years. They make it look so easy. Stacy and Shannon are joining us.
The four of us enjoyed an excellent, long dinner out last night. Every moment with them is a revelation. I feel so fortunate to be part of their family. Here’s a random collection of Christmas season photos from the city of Córdoba starting with the one above from a nearby shop window. That poor kid. The first things he saw were those two and he’s desperately waving his arms to be rescued. His first words were “Jee-Zuz Christ!!!” And that’s how he got his name.
San Geraldo, Matt, y Lindy estan en el supermercado de El Corté Inglés llenando su carrito con delicias para la cena de Nochebuena que Matt y Lindy están cocinando aquí en nuestra casa. Nos si nos importaría que se hicieran cargo de nuestra cocina. Estuvimos unánimes en que no nos importaba. Ambos son cocineros increíbles. Matt era un chef profesional y Lindy estuvo en el negocio de la restauración durante años. Hacen que parezca tan fácil. Stacy y Shannon se unen a nosotros.
Los cuatro disfrutamos de una excelente y larga cena anoche. Cada momento con ellos es una revelación. Me siento muy afortunado de ser parte de su familia. Aquí les dejo una colección aleatoria de fotos navideñas de la ciudad de Córdoba, empezando por la de arriba, tomada desde un escaparate cercano. ¡Pobre niño! Lo primero que vio fueron a esos dos y él agitaba los brazos desesperadamente para que lo rescataran. Sus primeras palabras fueron “¡Jesús Cristo!” Y de ahí su nombre.
• Quiero la cebra.
• ¿Quién necesita un trineo y renos?
• Se vende en un quiosco navideño, mierda falsa. Al menos creo que es falsa.
• Las flores de Pascua se encuentran en abundancia.
• Shannon y Stacy descubren un limón ponderosa.
LOVE Ponderosa lemons! Had a tree growing in my yard in St. Pete; makes incredible lemonade and requires very little sugar!
Rade,
I’ve never seen them growing. Must be wild.
I like the first window, a bit charming, and the one with the zebra. Although the poor baby Jesus. Your right, the two central figures look like they could be the parent of Jacob Marley.
And I believe your correct with those two…you both are in for a treat for Christmas Eve supper.
Mistress Borghese:
Some beautiful windows. That poor baby Jesus!
“At least I think it’s fake.” That gave me a good laugh. And only 3 euros, what a bargain!
If I had the space, I would be shopping for the Zebra. That is a huge lemon, larger than I saw in Florida.
David:
I tried to figure out where we could put the zebra. Our terrace in Fuengirola would have been find. It actually would fit in our foyer comfortably!
First off, I’ll pass on the mierdas!
I would not pass on that cute little dogdeer?!
And a big YES on the zebra!
Enjoy your day.
Jim:
That entire “Christmas Kiosk” was filled with practical joke items. Chuck would have loved it… except for the mierda.
That lemon is huge! It also looks familiar. Oh, yeah. I saw my uncovered belly in the mirror this morning. My tummy (that word makes it seem smaller) will now be known as the ponderosa. I’ve got a sudden urge to watch Bonanza.
I like the zebra and the doggy.
Deedles:
The dog was so sweet. Unfortunately, he looked away just as I snapped the picture. So, is your tummy that same color? Watch out, BH might mistake you for a Ponderosa lemon (if you’re lucky). I do love that zebra.
Some assortment of images here! It sounds as if Christmas Eve dinner will be spectacular. I hope there will be pictures. Boud.
Boud:
There WILL be pictures. Enjoy your time with HS!
Ewwwww! (You know what I’m commenting on, yes you do… doo doo)
That baby sure does look like he’s desperate to be saved… ha!
Judy C:
Baby Jesus in that window made me laugh. What an odd combo.
Nothing says christmas like a zebra amiright? Amazing how fascinated humans are with poop that we find such humor in making things that look like it. Re the lemon, and I thought meyer lemons were big.
ellen abbott:
Exactly. I love the Christmas zebra. That kiosk had a huge selection of practical joke items (my brother would love them all, except the poop). Those ponderosa lemons were beauties. Wow!
Zebra yes. Ponderosa lemon, definitely. Shit definitely not. I mean…why?
That poor dog is wearing an expression which says to me- “Even this shall not destroy my dignity.”
But mostly- the joy of being with dear, longtime friends for Christmas who take over your kitchen to make you a meal to be shared with other good friends has to be the very best. I would love to see some video of that.
Ms. GrinchMoon whose heart is expanding just the tiniest bit at the thought of that dinner.
Ms. Grinchmoon:
The dog was really sweet. His mother ran a Christmas kiosk and he sat and monitored her activities. He was looking at me while I talked to him, but looked toward Mom just as I snapped the picture. Don’t know what kind of video I’ll get but I promise to at least have good photos.
I got serious Harry Potter Death Eaters from that first photo and I’d be screaming too!
I always say chosen family can be the best because there’s less baggage involved.
Have a Merry Christmas Dinner!
Bob:
We lucked out with Matt and Lindy as family and family we’d choose. Wishing you a great day with San Carlos!
A virgin made out of dishcloths, and €3 piles of poo? You’re spoiling us, Mitchell!
That citrus fruit would cause some serious injury if you dropped it on your toe…
Jx
PS Not sure I could live with a papier mâché zebra, tbh.
Jon:
But could you live without a RESIN zebra? I don’t know if I can… (Yes, I do.)
What wonderful friends! How lovely that they’re taking over your kitchen and cooking for you. That’s really special.
And that monster is a LEMON? Jeez-us!! LOL
I saw the “mierdas” and before I had a chance to read your caption, I thought, “Hey, doesn’t that mean…shit?” Hahaha!
Merry Christmas!
Jennifer
Jennifer:
Yes, Matt and Lindy are our friends but they’re also our nephew and niece-in-law.
Jeebus, I had no idea lemons could be that huge! Are you sure it’s not an alien pod? Love the zebra — it would make a great duo with the Alehop cow in the spacious front hall of my mansion… just kidding!
Enjoy your catered holiday meal — Merry Christmas to you, SG, Dudo & Moose and all good wishes for 2026!
Tundra Bunny:
Yes! With the cow. And the cow has wheels. Maybe we could give the zebra wheels, too. I have a nice space for one in our foyer. Trying to decide where to put the other. Ah, between the living and dining rooms. Settled!
Happy Christmas dearHeart 🩷🎅🏼
finlaygray:
Back to you, dearheart!
My favorite comic book/news stand when I was a kid sold fake dog poop and vomit. I’m not sure that looks as convincing. Yes to the cute dog and the zebra. Mary and Joseph look like dirty rags.
Kelly:
Our stationery carried a whole line of practical jokes that I bought when I was a kid so I could entertain Chuck. He loved them and we were just talking about them last week. We had have no interest, however, in the poop.
I think that top picture is right out of The Gospel According to Stephen King.
Kirk:
The Gospel According to Stephen King was so much better than Luke’s version.
I looked at that photo (yes, that one) and thought, Hmmm, Mierdas is very close to the French word for… oh.
walt the fourth:
Now you’re fluent (not a nice word to use about mierda) in both French and Spanish!