Sunday December 3rd our little writing/reading group gathered to celebrate Christmas, writing, and friendship. We enjoyed a fabulous meal cooked by Becky Thorne. We shared Christmas stories - some of our own or pieces we enjoyed from other sources. I pulled out something my mother saved from Mrs. Baldwin's Second Grade Class. Yes, I was a writer even back then.
Then we began a Christmas swap with wrapped used books that we chose to bring from our own libraries. Quite a collection that we switched, swapped, and fought over.
Interesting that Bonnie Pemberton brought a book called Pemberton. No relation, but she said it was quite good. I believe Peggy ended up with that one.
We were missing a few people (Stacy, Ann, and Beth), but this wacky group included
Lauren, Peggy, Bonnie, Me, plus Deb and Becky.
Naughty or Nice, it was a Word Gathering Festivity.
Fernweh
2 days ago
Looks like fun was had by all.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
great batch of gals
DeleteHow FUN! Looks like a book for me in that stack...A Spool of Blue Thread! I'll have to check it out. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteindeed. I gave a great review on that book awhile ago. It's a winner
DeleteWhat a fun idea to swap books like that.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Christmas!
thanks Alex. Perfect for word nerds
DeleteThat is a great idea indeed. Sure looks like a fun time was had.
ReplyDeleteyep - keeps books circulating. Very fun
DeleteHi Joanne - what a lovely way to spend a gathering with the girls - fun too to swap books ... and books do keep doing the rounds - and happy Christmas - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeletethanks much. You would enjoy this group of ladies. Best to you!
DeleteWhat a fun swap!
ReplyDeleteindeed. Books are such a keep and find. We aren't trading cheap crap.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you
I like how you did the gift exchange with books; looked like a lot of fun. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletebetty
thanks. It was a hoot
DeleteWhat a fun time, and exchanging books is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteyep. keep in mind anytime you have a gathering
DeleteSwapping books is such a great idea, and you all look very festive in that photo. Merry Christmas, Joanne :-)
ReplyDeletethanks. Real books are always a joy and it's fun to share favorite treasures.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you too!