Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Tea And Hodgepodge

Welcome to the final Wednesday Hodgepodge in 2023. There won't be a Hodgepodge next Wednesday (December 27), but we'll be back with brand new questions in a brand new year on January 3rd. Thanks for playing along today and every Wednesday. Here we go-

From this Side of the Pond
1. Did you do more talking or more listening yesterday? Was it by choice or by necessity? 

Probably talking because I talk a lot. I was at home all day Tuesday, finishing up the last bits of Christmas preparation. We had people working in our yard and hubs was in and out, so maybe not as much talking as I might normally do lol. 

2. Are you a tea drinker? Hot, cold, or both? Flavored? What do you like in your tea? Do you make Christmas tea this time of year? What time of day do you like to sip your tea? 

I love tea, hot and cold both, but hot is my favorite this time of year. I have a cup most afternoons around 3 PM. I like just a splash of milk in mine, but if I'm not feeling well will drink it with honey and lemon instead. Not a big fan of flavored tea. I used to make Christmas tea (the recipe that calls for Tang), but haven't made that in years. I remember liking it a lot, but can you even find Tang in the stores anymore? 

3. What's an activity you won't try, an event you won't attend, or an athletic challenge you won't take part in not even for 'all the tea in China'

bungee jumping 

4. What's something most people seem to love but is not 'your cup of tea'? 

Starbucks drinks and movies based on the Marvel comics 

5. How does your family celebrate New Year's Eve?  

We're normally at home on New Year's Eve. Too many crazies on the road and I think it's been established here on the blog that I am not a night owl. We love to have friends over and this year a group of our college besties will be here to spend the weekend. We will have some nice meals, play games, lounge in our pjs and laugh til our sides hurt. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

It wouldn't be Christmas here without me sharing my favorite carol. It never gets old and the lyrics seem to pack a bigger punch with every passing year.  May the peace of Christ fill your heart and your home this holiday season

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16 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!!

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  2. Thanks so much for hosting the Hodgepodge...I really enjoy it. Fun questions this week and funny thing. I said bungee jumping too. lol Hope you have a really great day. Merry Christmas!

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  3. Merry Christmas to all! Hope you have a great holiday.

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  4. I could have said Starbucks, too, and I did say Bungee jumping. I do go to tea with honey and lemon when I'm under the weather. I also like the ginger and lemon. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  5. Merry Christmas and thanks for hosting! Looking forward to the new year. I didn't *say* bungee jumping, but it was definitely in my mind as I generalized about things that I wouldn't try for all the tea in China!

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  6. Sounds nice having your afternoon tea.. I wouldn't do bungee jumping either. You are right about that, I'm not a Starbucks drinker either. Enjoy the New Years weekend with your college friends. Thanks for sharing the song and Merry Christmas to you and your family. God Bless all of you.

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  7. I remember that Tang "tea!" What a blast from the past. Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family!

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  8. Happy Christmas!!! I will sit with you and have a cuppa. ;-) I too think Starbucks is overrated, I have not been there in years.
    Happy 2024!!

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  9. I said Starbucks, too! My mother made me drink Tang, but all I recall was it being billed (something like) "The drink of astronauts." Great song choice; I adore Casting Crowns.

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  10. I prefer to listen over talking, I never know what to say

    I don't like tea much and haven't drank it in years and I can't stand cold tea

    I can't handle open heights so anything to do with that like sky diving, bungee jumping things like that are a no no for me.

    NYE is just another night for me.

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  11. That's a nice program for New Year !

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  12. Yesterday was a lot of listening but I also feel like I did a lot of talking so perhaps it was a tie. I prefer my tea iced and sweet... I never had Christmas tea but I do remember tang! We used to use it clean our dishwasher! I stopped drinking it much after that. I have never had a Starbucks drink but I do love visiting the one inside our Barnes and Noble for a sweet treat while enjoying some of my new books.

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  13. I so enjoyed listening to and watching Mary-Beth's face light up when she was sharing how much she loves your daughter and family. In fact, she even offered to be a live-in nanny in England. LOL! I even think you and M-E's mother could be great friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.

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  14. I prefer to listen over talking, I never know what to say.

    I don't like tea much and haven't drank it in years and I can't stand cold tea.

    I can't handle open heights so anything to do with that like sky diving, bungee jumping things like that are a no no for me.

    NYE is just another night for me.

    Wishing all a wonderful Christmas, filled with love, peace and joy

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  15. For me nothing beats a good cup of tea - everyone knows not to mess with my tea lol. We usually have a quiet New Year's Eve but sounds like yours will be fun this year. Enjoy!

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  16. Oh THAT's what Christmas Tea is! I knew I'd heard of it but couldn't think what it was. LOL I love it, actually, but haven't made it in forever. That Casting Crowns version of I Heard the Bells is probably my favorite. Have a wonderful Christmas!

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