Haven't blogged in a while; not because nothing happened but because I was a lazy sod. Yeah, I know, what's new about that! We've been having weather in the valley. It has rained a couple of days; we are probably well on our way to that 4 inches (10 cm) that we are supposed to get. There were snow flurries one day as well but nothing else that stuck.
Went to Vegas a couple of times doing the Xmas present thing. I do like buying things for people; maybe I should just start doing it because I like it. It would certainly make people wonder what I was up to! The pass was clear both times but the sanding trucks were out so I need to get the car washed. Don't you just love a white car?
My wife and I agreed that we've been spending money like drunken sailors so we'd take it easy on Xmas. We went out together and bought each other a couple of things to put under the tree - useful stuff, like shirts that we actually like. LOL It worked pretty well I think so maybe we'll have to try it again next year. I did sneak in a surprise present for her but that's just for fun.
Our daughter will be here (from Vegas) but that's the Xmas party. Son & his lady can't make it; maybe next year but I'm not holding my breath. They seem to have a good relationship and enjoy being alone. If that works for them, that's all that is important. Daughter doesn't have a guy in her life right now so being with us works for her. Therefore, it works for us all. She is planning on staying two nights; we'll see if she can stand being with us that long!
Xmas eve is Mexican night (in honor of my father-in-law) around here. Enchiladas and margaritas will be the order of the day. Xmas is ham. Bought a nice pinot noir to go with it. We looked around for a prime rib but finding prime is difficult. The markets have choice grade but not prime so we decided to skip it. We have a good recipe for the ham, it's easy to find and reliable. Who needs more stress at this time of year.
Next week it a time to do some rebalancing in the portfolio. It's been quite a year for the markets. I'm thinking of shifting a bit more into bonds if I can find a good fund. Some of the fund managers seem to be even more inept than I am! I'm keeping more money in stocks than most advisors would suggest but I think that I'm looking at a 30 year retirement (ok, I'm being optimistic about living that long but why not?) and going into fixed income is just a recipe for being really poor when I'm over 80. Who wants that?
Gotta go. Have a Merry Christmas and try to stay out of trouble!
"At Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year."
Thomas Tusser
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