Holiday w/ Grandpa – legos

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The Master Builders did a fine job on this lego project and the lights.

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Grandpa had as much fun as the Grandson

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Hot Frosty

Two years after losing her husband, Kathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life! Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Kathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays… and perhaps before he melts. Netflix – a comedy.

Q-tips say: Yes, watch HOT Frosty. It is a feel good movie.

Hot Frosty” is goofy and sweet and magical. Surprisingly good! Of course, this isn’t an Emmy award kinda movie, but we were pleasantly surprised with this feel good movie. It’s not cringy: moments where the story gets unbelievable Lacey Chabert says this out loud. All the actors have a good level of comedy with a wink at the right moment. Mrs. Q says: The main actors body is so dry and lean, I hope he’ll eat more in the future so he looks healthier.

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Arthur’s Whiskey

Arthur’s Whisky is a charming, feel-good comedy about living in the moment. When Joan’s (Patricia Hodge) husband dies, she discovers he had invented an anti-aging elixir that literally takes the years off. Sharing it with her two friends Linda (Diane Keaton) and Susan (Lulu), the three rejuvenated women waste no time in painting the town red, but they soon realize it’s a very different world to the one they remember.

Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy Arthur’s Whiskey – while drinking our at home whiskey.

A movie about an older woman who discovers that her late husband invented a whisky that can make you younger, and she shares it with her friends. The three have fun reliving their youth, but soon realize they don’t need to be young to live in the moment. Mrs. Q asks: Is it the Fountain of Youth or not?

Mrs. A says: Life is Good! A fun feel good movie & the message leaves you feeling better than when you went in. It’s like a warm hug on a cold evening.

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Holiday Fun – making cookies with Grandma

Mrs. Q says: I had as much fun as the Grandson.

Making Gingerbread cookies w/ Grandma. Always fun when Grandson makes a cookie of his hand.

Photos tell all:

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Well you have to clean up after, don’t you?

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Mama Shelly asked, “do you need help”?

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Camera

A boy who cannot speak moves to a struggling fishing town with his widowed mother. Bullied by his peers, he soon finds his artistic voice with help from a film camera and an eccentric repairman.

Q-tips say: Yes, watch CAMERA.

This great film explores the complex friendship which develops between a boy and older neighbor.  This movie does an excellent job showing how a child that couldn’t talk could bring the town together in the end. Beau Bridges played an excellent mentor guiding and supporting young “Oscar” in the film.

Mrs. Q says: Enjoy the beautiful scenes that the young boy captures while taking pictures. I wonder why the hard working, loving mother did not teach the boy sign language, not just writing notes on a pad & learn sign language herself. Very heartwarming and moving film that almost left me crying in the end.

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Happy’s Place

When she inherits her late father’s tavern Happy’s Place, Bobbie is shocked to learn that she has a new co-owner — Isabella, the half-sister she never knew existed. Isabella is young, inexperienced and has some unusual new ideas about how to run the family business. But they’re not alone — there’s also Gabby, the bartender with a love of drama; Emmett, the cook and man of few words; Takoda, the nicest waiter in Tennessee; and Steve, their brilliant yet eccentric accountant. Alongside their close-knit staff, Bobbie and Isabella will definitely figure out this new chapter together. After all, whether they’re friends, co-workers or unexpected siblings… at Happy’s Place, everyone is family. A series.

Q-tips say: Yes, watch it. Mrs. Q says: So far to a great start loved the first episode and can’t wait to see more!!! Love Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman they make an awesome team!!! The cast is great & the show is funny.

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Polish Fest 10/16/24

at the Q-tips home in Chicago.

Had Friends/Neighbors over for a Polish Fest Dinner & Drinks.

All enjoyed the food/drinks & conversation & playing Polish Polka Music.

Labels for different pierogi
Pierogi
Beet & Mushroom Barley Soup
Uszka-little pierogi ears pasta
w/ mushroom filling &
Barley for Soups.
Baked Salmon
Org. Veggies
Gnocchi (potatoes) w/ cheese
Kolaczki -Polish Desserts
Sauerkraut &
Polish Sausage
Christmas Eve tradition – Oplatki -Polish Wafers –

The Polish Christmas Eve tradition of breaking bread is called oplatek, and it involves sharing a wafer & exchanging good wishes with family/friend members. Also, there is an empty chair at the table should a guest should arrive & join in the family tradition.

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MARTINO’S – 10/17/2024

MARTINOS – 3431 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, 773-478-5410  Wheelchair Friendly. Parking: Street – indoor/outdoor dining.

Q-Tips say: MARTINOS had:  Ok service,  drinks & pre-entrée bread at reasonable prices make MARTINOS a try.

The best part of the evening was seeing our long time friends Dick & Paula, and catching up.  

Q-tips had: Shared Italian Sausage sandwich with Fries & ColeSlaw. Probably go back to the Pizza instead of what we had.

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Red Lobster

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3301 W Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 – 847-674-0238, redlobster.com

10/07/24 – After a busy day running errands, decided to go to Red Lobster Rest. We have not been here for over a year. Finally used our gift card.

Started with our usual libations – Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan.

We shared the complimentary Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

Mr. Q had: Clam Chowder Soup & Shrimp Scampi & fries.

Mrs. Q had: Caesar Salad & Walt’s Fried Shrimp with Coleslaw.

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Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Cup of Lobster Bisque
Caesar Salad
Shrimp Scampi
Walt’s Shrimp

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The Fabulous Four

If three’s a crowd, four’s a party! THE FABULOUS FOUR is an uproarious comedy about a group of life-long friends (Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph) who travel to Key West, Florida, to be bridesmaids in the surprise wedding of their best college girlfriend Marilyn (Bette Midler). Over the course of one outrageous trip, sisterhoods are rekindled, the past resurfaces, and there are enough sparks, raunch, and romance to change all their lives in unexpected ways. Prime video.

Q-tips say: Yes, we did enjoy & had some laughs.

If you enjoy seeing divas do their thing on the big screen, it’s definitely worth watching. Also, enjoy the scenes in Key West. Fl.

Mrs. Q says: This was definitely “chick flick” but fun! How can you go wrong with this cast?
Anyone who has had friends who drifted away during the “busy” years will understand 2 things:
1) Young adult friends know you almost better than anyone else and you never forget them, and
2) Those very friends can pick up where you left off, even after time and distance.
So this movie was fun, funny, and a chance to remember those people.
Don’t expect a deep dive into anything- just sit back and be entertained
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