Happy Christmas

As they say in lands across the great pond... Happy Christmas from the macandbeardog blogspot. All four of us have, as of today, completed an epic holiday journey across the country, beginning in Gardnerville, NV and commencing in Charleston, WV. The best part, obviously was Kansas. We did find joy also in the snowy mountains of the Basin and Range and the moonlit peaks of Colorado's highcountry. I also was excited that Bear and I were left off the last four hours of the journey. Not that I did not want to spend time with Shirlette and Darla (the matriarchs of the Hanna/Phoenix union) in the lovely WV, but merely because Bear and I were OVER being in the car. We all enjoyed one afternoon/evening together at my parent's new house in Cleveland, OH. The quote of our arrival was, of course, "Here's the liquor cabinet. I'm not going to serve you." Always a good time at the Finnerty holiday gatherings. And with the Sierra Nevada and the Celebration Ale decorating the garage floor in festive shades of red and green, we knew it was Christmas. Why we feel the need to celebrate the birth of Jesus with liquor and beer, I'm not sure. Perhaps in recognition of future miracles involving the water and wine. It's all I've got to justify holiday drinking. With that being said, bring out the board games, open the beverage of your choice, and enjoy the holidays!