Saturday, November 18, 2023

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!


17 NOV CHRIS (HEAD SHOT)

Mood: Relaxed! Pound Caked! Rummied!

Music listening to: Heart Shaped Box a Book on CD!

Buon Sabato!  How are you doing? We started the day off at 5:30am caring for Chris. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Hawaiian Blend, and a second cup will be downed later this morning. It is a nice, clear morning here in Tucson. Hey, we got rained on during the night. We are supposed to get more over the weekend.

I am caring for Chris up until 4:30pm when Sorella Jayne arrives to care for Chris. Alexa is awake and she said that I have a few tasks to complete today. I asked her to play some "Smooth Jazz" for me today.

My playmate completed her latest rock. I will post it soon and I started a new one.

We will be hitting up the "Coronet" this evening for dinner. After dinner we will make our way to the "Arizona Theater Company" to see the live play "Scrooge". We will be joined by my (cognata).

Here are a few (ice) photos. Enjoy! 

17 NOV HUDSON COMIC ICE


17 NOV JEANNE COMIC ICE



 17 NOV CLEO COMIC ICE


Here are a couple of photos from Sheila showing some visitors at the (cabin).

17 NOV TWO GLOWING EYE VISITORS




17 NOV BEAR VISITING THE CABIN

Well, I had better get busy with Chris. Have a good Sabato and I will chat at you later. Stay safe.

My playmate and I received an early Christmas present from my girlfriend (Shoo Shoo). Wow, what a gift and it is going to be delicious. She gifted us an "Omaha Steak Box". Thank you, girlfriend, you are too good to us. Love you dearly. 

Today's challenge word is (spesso). How (spesso) do we get to see a bear, fidanzata.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Friday, November 17, 2023

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!



17 NOV SIENNA, ITALY. WE WANT TO GO BACK !



Mood: Content!

Music listening to:  Heart Shaped Box a Book on CD!

Buon Venerdi!  TGIF!  How are you? We started the day off at 5:30am caring for Chris. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Caribou Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. It is a nice, mostly cloudy morning here in Tucson. We got some rain last night and it filled our rain barrels.

I am caring for Chris this morning up until 11:00am when Sorella Jayne arrives. Alexa is awake and she said that I have a few tasks to complete today. I asked her to play some (Down Home Blues) for me today.

My shorty and I are going to pick up items today for hosting the "Thanksgiving Dinner" here.

Here is my latest rock creation. My playmate is working on a new one.

16 NOV MY LATEST



We went to Park Mall to see the movie "Holdovers", it was very good, and the acting was stellar.

There is a Friday NFL football game today. Woohoo! Our Wildcats will be playing tomorrow.

Well, I had better get busy with Chris. Have a good TGIF! and I will chat at you later. Stay safe.

Today's challenge phrase is (Ti anguro ogni bene).  Have a good weekend fidanzata. (Ti anguro ogni bene).

Ciao...Jessie and Elise

 

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Buon Pomeriggio!

Buon Pomeriggio!

16 NOV SNOWBIRDS RUSHING TO GET TO TUCSON



It has been a very busy morning for us, but we are back at home. We just picked up Azalya from the groomers and she is glad to be back in her yard.

Chris's van is in the shop for services and our breakfast at "Gus Balons" was very good.

Sorella Jayne is here caring for Chris. My playmate and I are going to hit up a movie this afternoon. After the movie I will place a couple of rocks in the hood.

Hey, yesterdays "Chef Day" was delicious. We were stuffed big time. Here is the culprit.

15 CHEF AT WORK


15 NOV CHEF IS PLEASED


15 NOV SOUS CHEF HARD AT WORK




15 SOUS CHEF NAILED IT


15 NOV GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, HAM HOCKS AND CORNBREAD


15 NOV PLATED



We are supposed to get some rain today. We shall see it that happens.

My shorty and I will be having take-away from "Leos" for dinner. Of course, we will have a few margaritas.

Hope you are doing well? I will chat at you later.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Buon Pomeriggio!

Buon Pomeriggio!

How are you doing? I am a bit bummed because nobody has Butter Beans here in Tucson. What is up with that? So I will have to substitute Butter Beans with Great Northern Beans. We were all set and looking forward to Butter Beans. 

Sorella Jayne is here caring for Chris. Alexa is playing soulful music to cook by. I am curious about what libation Mia Sous Chef is going to select today.  

I think the Chef will sample some (scotch) will I am tossing around pots and pans in the (cucina). 

We hope that your day is going your way. Stay safe.

I will chat at you later.

Ciao…Jessie and Elise

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!

15 NOV CHEFS DAY


15 NOV SEE YA!



Mood: Contento! Relaxed! Gummied! Rummied! Redlight Special!

Music listening to: Heart Shaped Box a Book on CD!

Buon Mercoledi!  Hump Day!  How are you? We started the day off at 5:30am caring for Chris. Any plans for today?

I am caring for Chris today up until 11:00am when Sorella Jayne arrives. It is a nice but hazy day this morning. Alexa is awake and she reminded me that today is Chefs Day. I asked her to play some music to cook by.

My playmate and I will be working on new rocks soon. I just checked the (jacuzzi) and it is at 102 degrees and ready to go.

As soon as I get Chris settled, I will make my way to Walmart to get what I need for Chefs Day.

Well, I had better get busy straight away. Have a good Humper and I will chat at you later. Stay safe.

Today's challenge word is (contento). Fidanzata, are you (contento) this morning?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Buona Sera!



Did your day go well? Hope so. Ours started of wrong when we got a call from the caregiver saying that the bus, she was on was hit by a car. She is fine. I went to pick her up from the bus stop so she could work.

I completed my latest rock today. Here it is. We also put two rocks out in the hood.

14 NOV IN THE HOOD


14 NOV MY LATEST



My shorty and I will be starting new ones soon. My playmate prepared homemade waffles, eggs, sausages, and coffee for dinner. It was very good. We watched NCIS on Paramount with Chris. He also watched "Rin Tin Tin" on DVD.

I am caring for Chris tonight. He is watching TV and downing his supplemental drip. I will give him some pudding/green goop for dessert.

I hit the (jacuzzi) this evening at 3:00pm. I was great and very relaxing. I may try to dive again tomorrow.

Hey, tomorrow is Chefs Day. My Sous Chef and I will be smoking up the (cucina) again. We will be preparing "Butter Beans with Ham Hocks and Cornbread. My Sous will select the proper libation to go along with the meal. 

I will be making a stop at Walmart to pick up what I will need for Chefs Day. I will more than like it the grocery store at around 9:00am. I am going to cook the beans and ham nice and slow. I am also thinking about having some (gelato) for dessert. Ya, ya!

Well, I had better get busy with Chris. Get a good night's sleep so you can be ready for Hump Day.  Stay safe. I will chat at you later.

Buona notte...Jessie and Elise 

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!






Mood: Content! Gummied!

Music listening to:  Heart Shaped Box a Book on CD!

Buon Martedi!  Taco Tuesday!  How are you doing? We started the day off at 5:30am caring for Chris. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a Newman's Own Organic Blend, a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. It is a nice, mostly cloudy morning here in Tucson.

Jackie will be here this morning to care for Chris.  Alexa is awake and she said that I don't have any tasks to complete today. I asked her to play some "Contemporary Jazz" for me today.

I will be placing two rocks out in the hood this morning.  I will post them to the blog later. My playmate is about to start a one rock and I am almost finished with a new one.

Chris the iRobot will be coming out of his cradle this morning to clean the main house carpet. Well, I had better check on Chris. Have a good Taco Tuesday. Stay safe.

Today's challenge word is (fuoco). I was on (fuoco) yesterday at the casino, eh fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Monday, November 13, 2023

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!



Mood: Content! Fortunato!

Music listening to:  Heart Shaped Box a Book on CD!

Buon Lunedi!  How are you doing? We stated the day off at 5:30am caring for Chris. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Casino Del Sol Blend, and a second cup will be downed later this morning. It is a nice clear morning here in Tucson.

Jackie will be here this morning to care for Chris. Rosemarie will be here later this morning to give Chris and Elise a massage. Alexa is awake and she said that I don't have any tasks to complete today. I asked her to play some "Funk Jazz" for me today.

My playmate and I have completed our latest rocks. Have a look. My shorty and I will be starting new rocks soon.

12 NOV ELISE'S LATEST


12 NOV MY LATEST



It is a bit windy here in the valley of Tucson this morning. The (jacuzzi) is at 102 degrees and I will be taking a dip later today.

Here are the Cha Chings from Casino Del Sol that we got on 11 November. Our total winning for our staycation at Casino Del Sol was over $13,000.00 for a three-day period. Nice.









Well, I had better check on Chris. Have a good Lunedi. Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (fortunato). I am feeling a bit (fortunato) this morning, so I am going to Desert Diamond Casino this morning. What do you think fidanzata? I haven't been there in a while. Hopefully I can get a few Cha Chings.

Cia... Jessie and Elise


 

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Buon Pomeriggio!

Buon Pomeriggio!

How are you doing so far on this nice Domenica day? We enjoyed a good breakfast at the "Egg Connection" as usual.

Mia Moglie is caring for Chris, and I am doing my usual Domenica tasks. It is almost time for some football on the TV.

What did you think of those "Cha Chings"? Well, here are the "Cha Chings" that rang out on 9 November. Another good day at "Casino Del Sol" for us.






















We also visited the Veteran's Day Ceremony at "Casino Del Sol". It was done very well. We walked along the "Wall of Honor" as well. 










 Well, I had better get a little yard work done on the back patio. We hope that your day is going well.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise


 

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!




Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to: We Blong Together by Mariah Carey!

Buon Domenica!  How are you doing? We started the day off at 5:30am caring for Chris. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Colombian Blend, with a splash of cinnamon roll flavoring. A second cup will be enjoyed at the "Egg Connection" along with a good breakfast. It is a cool morning here in Tucson.

Mia Moglie is caring for Chris today up until 5:00pm when Sorella Jayne arrives. Alexa is awake and she reminded me that I have my usual Domenica tasks to complete I asked her to play some "Down Home Blues" for me today.

I have to tell you that yesterday's Chefs Day was delicious, and no leftovers anywhere, smile! We shared the meal with Sorella Jayne as well. We enjoyed Thinly Sliced Steak, Baked Potatoes, Sweet Peas, Baby Carrots, and a few "Gin and Tonics". Here have a look.

11 NOV CHEF AT WORK




11 NOV LOOKING GOOD




11 NOV THINLY SLICE STEAK IN MUSHROOM GRAVY


11 NOV SOUS CHEF AT WORK






11 NOV THAT GIN AND TONIC HAS KICKED IN


11 NOV PLATED



11 NOV PLATED 2


My shorty and I are still working on our latest rocks, and they are just about finished. I will post them soon.

We enjoyed our staycation at "Casino Del Sol". It is so good to be a (player), who gets many, many perks. 

Here is what our first day 8 November looked like. A very good day indeed. Enjoy, we did.

8 NOV OUR ROOM AT CASINO DEL SOL






8 NOV VIEW FROM OUR ROOM


8 NOV MIA MOGLIE PLANING HER PLAY ON KENO




8 NOV CHA CHINGS














What do you think? A good day, right?

Well, I had better check on Chris and get ready for breakfast. Have a good Domenica and I will have a chinwag at you later. Stay safe.

Today's challenge phrase is ( Essere sul pezzo). Fidanzata, I must be (essere sul pezzo) this month and the month of December because they are not my favorite months. Way too much drama and no direction. A lot of (piss) poor planning. That is just me! Smile!

Ciao...Jessie and Elise

 

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