So, this phrase has been kept alive by me and my aunt for a number of years and is usually reserved as the vivacious response to the query “Buffalo Beat Miami?”
Think Steve Martin and Saturday Night Live of the early 80’s. ’nuff said.
But now, it might be applied to something a little more tangible; namely everyone in our quartet of a family.
Currently all three Mermaids are ‘under the sea’ and I have only just emerged from a weeklong fever. The current household epidemic is of a different nature and since I am unable to hold my breath at night suffice it to say that I have seen my future and it isn’t pretty.
We have missed family gatherings, dance recitals, work days, and much more starting with Thanksgiving.
Our traditional Christmas delights (self made DVD’s and candy) will most certainly become January reviews due to their long lead time and I am frankly amazed we were able to get pictures taken at all. They too will be post-holiday arrivals.
Not much more than that to say really, other than I hope you and yours have remained, and will continue to remain, healthy this holiday.
blief 
Sorry to hear that the “bug” has caught up with your little family. The Grand Mother and I will proceed to pray for your expedient recovery and energetic return to the saucy repertoire for which you have become famous. (The future hope for Grumpy’s Lemon Meringue Pies, notwithstanding!)
So this explains the dearth of new postings on your BLOG in the past days. We have missed you.
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I keep looking on your Blief and see nothing to indicate that you are feeling good enough to post some more. Sorry to hear that.
A “little bird” told me that the littlest Mermaid was in the hospital with her Mommy. I pray that all will be well enough to be home and energetic enough to celebrate Christmas.
Santa won’t forget you guys, no matter what.
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