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Every now and then, Sunday is not meant as a catch up day with naps and prep for back to work Monday. Sometimes, its come on the eve of another holiday so that you can possibly slack off or goof off more than normal! So, this is my #SublimeSunday (inspired by @c0ff33a) and #BeautifulSunday (initiated by @ace108) post to share how my week ended
This week, I invite you along with me on Christmas Eve Sunday.
Last Minute Shopping
When it comes to Christmas shopping, I generally stay out of the way and then sweep in at the last minute to save the day. Today was that day. I headed downtown on a grey and mild Christmas Eve day for a little last minute shopping and sew up of loose ends. There really should at least be a little snow this time of year but alas, no white Christmas here.
Foggy Dogwars
Next up was a trip to the dog park for my little guy. Yesterday got away from me a little and we didn't get to go to Dogwars so he was ready. With the soggy ground and mud he happens to love so much, there aren't many dogs these days despite it being a slow Sunday when everything closes early.
Didn't slow him down at all though. Here is what a trip to the park looks like on the new GPS we have on him. They love to watch the line crawl and see how fast he gets up to. Apparently it was 27km/hour on one sprint.
Not sure why I am fascinated with burrs that insist upon staying on the branch in the winter. No filter needed with these little prickly beauties.
Lights On!
It didn't take too long for the sun to set and night to fall on the downtown core. The tourism organization has stepped up their game since covid hit and received grants to spice up the slow season with Lights On Stratford. The main exhibit is in town square with City Hall looming over it in the distance.
The Dandelion
This exhibit originated in Australia if I recall correctly and sure is photogenic. Plenty of parking around and it is great to see people visiting to enjoy.
The music and dancing lights are fascinating and even more so for the kids and those young at heart. I did shoot some video so maybe I will have to dust off my @3speak app and give you the immersive experience.
On the way back to the car, I had to stop and shoot a picture of this fantastic dress in the window of one of the galleries. I especially like the big drips of blood coming off the shoulder flares!
The Island
Pretty close to downtown, there is an island in the middle of the small lake where there has been exhibits in past years. The planets from last year appear to have returned with friends.
The planets did indeed make their return and I am reminded how far towards the top of that thing we are up here. No snow this year but still pretty cool.
Same island, neat new exhibit. This one is interactive and musical as well. Buttons on each of the lighted poles that activate a light pattern and musical feature. Some drums, some synth, and other noises that combine for a unique yet similar song every time.
Again, the pics are cool and surreal but don't do the exhibit justice. Foreshadowing a #hive video again and I hope it lives up to the hype.
Returning from Tom Patterson Island, I see the theatre up on the hill through the fog, perched like a crown. I wonder if they have the lights on in solidarity with the Lights On movement as they are in their sleepy season. Within a month and a bit, they will be back to running auditions and building productions.
On the drive home, one of the churches is looking a little ghostly in the haze as mass is probably in full swing. Nativity scene, old white guy statue and and the whole 9 yards!
There are some nice old houses in this town for sure and some of them really lay it all out for holiday decorations. You may actually be witnessing the dawning of a new family tradition as we took the scenic route on the way home to properly complete our quest of light.
I had to make one last stop to behold the local Griswalds. I am sure there are brighter and more garish display somewhere in town but these guys take the cake in our neighborhood. It is not only this season that they abuse their electricity but every holiday from Valentine's Day, Easter, Canada Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and most of all Christmas. This is Christmas spirit in one of its purest manifestations indeed.
Thanks for sharing Christmas Eve with your good buddy Zeke!
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Misty comfortable soft glow lighting displays, wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas day together.
Same to you and yours Joan!
Thanks, lovely dinner shared with the family. Two exceptionally hot days run up, broken with crazy storm on the day, heat will be gone for a day or two.
So weird to be considering heat during this time of year here unless one is vacationing!
Hope the dinners will family keep happening the rest of the holidays!
Had an amazing braai outdoors on Saturday average was 37C, too hot. Currently comfortable 21C which makes me happy, I wish it would stay that way for the rest of Summer.
Without snow, things like Christmas and New Year feel a bit incomplete. Do you feel the same way, man?
Nah I am happy not to have to shovel and winter is so damn long every year, I am in no hurry for it to settle in.
Happy holidays from Canada 🇨🇦 my friend!
beautiful shots of Christmas in your town.
What a difference a year makes. A year ago we were on the tail end of a blizzard and I was in the middle of two days without power, heat or water. I'd not get running water back until the end of January when my lines were replaced after freezing when the power went out.
This year, we have mild temps and fog advisory up. Crazy times.
Merry Christmas Zeke
Yes I had to be reminded that that storm was just last year! 2023 sure was a long decade! ;)
Happy holidays to you and yours and I will make a New Year’s resolution to hang more with the cool kids on #pypt. !PIMP
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Happy Christmas Eve ❣️
Same to you! Thanks to the power of hive for all these wonderful connections we have.
Looks like a nice eventful Christmas eve. Hope no burrs stuck with you to home.
We are happy and warm and burr-free!
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BEER.It seems sublime alright from the way you describe it. That's a once in a life time opportunity 'cause each beautiful holiday moment has its own uniqueness. Glad you could catch all the fun and all the joy. May the new year bring light and blessings to you and your loved ones.
Happy holidays friend!
Well thanks for stoppin by to enjoy Christmas Eve with me.
All the blessings of the blockchain and beyond for 2024 for you!
The lights are very beautiful
I think light is one crucial thing during Christmas
Just look at how beautiful it is
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You see people are very excited for this event and have been decorating for a long time and the benefit of events is that people get to meet each other.