Holy Guacamole I left the house on New Year's Eve. My granddaughter has wanted to see the new Wicked Movie, Part 2 (even though I don't think she understands anything but the pink dresses). Their household is finally over the flu and her mother found a 9:50 am showing in another city and off we went.
We bought tickets and popcorn and paid the extra for the pink and green sprinkles. The ladies told me the pink tasted like candy and the green tasted like spinach.
Yes. This movie is TWO HOURS and SEVENTEEN MINUTES long. But that did not count the 30 minutes of previews. It was a long movie but kept our attention.
The city we traveled to has a wide variety of restaurants for lunch. The ladies voted on Bob Evans and chose their favorite "Piggy Pancakes".
They decided they wanted ice cream sundaes for dessert and my daughter the math teacher told them they would need to solve a problem to earn it.
They worked as a team and earned the sundaes!
We were home by 2 p.m. and the snow started at 3 p.m. The Merrys spent a quiet night eating snacks and watching PBS shows as I renewed our subscription for Christmas. Somehow I had let it expire. I started with season one of the Frankie Drake mysteries. I have seen at least the first season before, but wanted to start at the beginning.
Today Mr Merry has been out with his snowblower doing the sidewalks in the neighborhood and clearing off vehicles for people he likes, lol. I have been sitting in my recliner with a blanket since breathing outdoor air has brought my cough back.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! You probably got more snow than we did, being closer to the lake. It sounds like a lovely time and I'm glad the movie was worth it!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Miss Merry! I must admit I am not a wicked fan in the slightest, but it was so nice seeing your pretty family here- and those piggy pancakes looked really tasty! I'm glad you were able to get out and have a fun evening, I'm sorry about the cough, you've got to be careful my friend. Anyway, glad to hear from you! 🙂
ReplyDeleteI will probably rent the second Wicked movie, especially if any friends want to come over and watch it. I did that for the first one, and was glad to actually see it twice, including being able to stop and look more closely at the beautiful scenery. Speaking of watching things, I did see Frankie Drake's whole series several times...what a hoot. Being in Toronto in the 20s was fun. But now I'm streaming another Toronto detective series (18 seasons!) of Murdoch Mysteries (about the turn of the 19th-20th century). Yes I do have other things to do (like blogging!) Good timing to get out before the snow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous way to close out the Old and welcome the New! Best Wishes for all good things in this bright New Year racheld
ReplyDeleteWishing you all a happy & healthy 2026!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like ya'll had a great time. Take care of yourself. Warm wishes.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Wicked part 1! So I guess I'll see part 2 when I can rent it. I pick out one old movie for the evenings or 2 shows and then I am done with the TV.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like going to see Wicked Forever was fun and amazing.
My son used to go around snowblowing for people in his neighborhood. He has since moved to a different sort of place with neighbors further apart.
You had a fun day with the girls! Collaboration wins ice cream, not bad. I haven't been in a movie theatre for about 40 years. Yikes!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! What fun to make memories!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Merry, Happy New Year 😊
ReplyDeleteIn response to your kind response on my blog about my health issues, I do no have a car. I use public transit and it is very cold 🥶 and slippery here in Montreal.
That Movie is almost as long as "Titanic", my Adult ADHD would have kicked in and not gotten thru it without becoming restless. But, it sounds like the Kiddos really enjoyed it and had a Big Day Out, so a splendid way to spend New Year's Day to kick off a brand New Year. I enjoy making Memories too with the Younger Generations, it's Priceless and when they still want to do things with us Older Generations, it's particularly cherished Intergenerational Time spent together.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great time with the girls. I haven't seen either of the "Wicked" movies. Good times and good. memories.
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Looks like a memorable outing. Glad you enjoyed. Happy new year. May it be a peaceful one with moments of joy.
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I love that the girls had to solve a math problem for their sundaes. Sounds like a special day!
ReplyDeleteWhat great memories you're making for your granddaughters. I, too, love the idea of earning dessert by doing a math problem.
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