Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Merry Christmas!

I want to wish all of my followers and friends a Merry Christmas! I treasure all of the special friends I've made this past year. May you have a peaceful and blessed holiday season, whatever you may be celebrating. As for me and my house, we'll be celebrating the greatest gift of all. Merry Christmas and go easy on the eggnog! I'll be around, but if not, I'll see you Sunday when I post my review of True Grit. (Because it's always movie season!) And if you want to get me something really cool, go vote for my book trailer at Parajunkee!

93 comments:

Southpaw said...

I’ve heard good thing of this remake of True Grit. I hope it lives up to the rumors. Merry Christmas.

Anne R. Allen said...

A merry solstice celebration to you, too. I look forward to the True Grit review. At first I said "what the %&*!--you're going to remake the Duke?" But then the Daily Beast said it was great. Because, ahem, the novel it's based on is FUNNY. Love to find out if you laughed.

Bryan Russell said...

Go easy on the eggnog? You're killing me, man, killing me.

Roland D. Yeomans said...

I'm not sure there was a hue and cry to do another TRUE GRIT. All that talent, skill, and craft could have made an excellent original movie. But Hollywood loves its re-boots of old favorites as the recognition factor is already there.

I will be there with my vote for your awesome book trailer, Alex.

I wish you a Christmas week that is filled with love, healing, and happy surprises! Roland

The Happy Whisk said...

Have a great holiday :-)

Jeremy [Retro] said...

make the best of time with family and friends... happy holidays.

Summer Ross said...

My manly man wants to go see the remaking of True Grit. He's a fan. After you review maybe I'll take him to it. Have a great Christmas!

notesfromnadir said...

Merry Christmas to you & your family! :)

I can't go easy on the eggnog as it's only available until early January. I love the stuff w/ added cinnamon & whipped cream.

Looking forward to your review of True Grit.

Sarah Ahiers said...

Merry Christmas!
Enjoy True Grit for me, i won't have time to see it until next week at the earliest

mshatch said...

I look forward to your review and happy christmas.

Lindsay said...

Merry Christmas!

I'd not heard about the remake of True Grit. I'll be back to check out the review. :)

Golden Eagle said...

Have a wonderful Christmas! :)

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas to you too Alex. I'm curious to see what you think of True Grit. I'm not going to watch it because I think it's sacrilegious to even think of remaking anything John Wayne was in. I hope you have a great holiday! :)

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Merry Christmas Alex - and I've already voted for you.

RHYTHM AND RHYME said...

Already voted Alex. Good luck.

I do treasure all the many friends I've made mainly through Ato Z and your Dirty Dozen I wish you and your family a Happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year.

Take care.
Yvonne.

Melissa Gill said...

Thank you Alex, Happy Holiday's and everything to you too. Can't wait to hear what you think about True Grit, I probably won't get to it until later next week.

DEZMOND said...

"As for me and my house, we'll be celebrating the greatest gift of all."

somebody is pregnant???

RaShelle Workman said...

Alex - Hope you and your wife have a very merry Christmas as well. Thanks.

And, True Grit, huh? Can't wait.

I'm heading over to vote for your trailer now!!!

Stay cool and know I think you totally rock!!!

Aleta said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Alex!

I voted for the best book trailer. I think it was yours :)

Chuck said...

Merry CHristmas to you too Alex...I can't wait to see True Grit, I am a Coen Bros fanatic.

Patricia Stoltey said...

I'm going to see True Grit on Friday. I loved the original, and this one promises to be just as good.

DiscConnected said...

Have a great Christmas, my fellow Cavanaugh!

Somewhere back, we had a common ancestor in County Wexford...

Larry Cavanaugh

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Merry Christmas to you. I'll be waiting for your movie analysis. Remember how bad Glen Campbell was in the original>

Patricia A. Timms-McGehee said...

Merry Christmas to you!

I am relieved for the upcoming break I'll be getting up at my in-laws house in Pismo Beach. Guess who's book I'm taking with me? Oh yeah, that's your book I'm talking about.

I just got done voting for your book trailer. Best of luck! Can't imagine you not winning.

Karen M. Peterson said...

You have a Merry Christmas, too!

Can't wait to hear what you think of True Grit. I have a feeling I'll be seeing it this week, too!

Helen Ginger said...

Looking forward to your review of True Grit. Been thinking about going to see it, but I think our next movie will be Tron. Saw the latest Harry Potter yesterday.

Grammy said...

Dear Alex,
Thank you so much for your constant support. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a wonderful year ahead of you.
Love,
Ruby Young

Michael Di Gesu said...

Merry Christmas to you, too, Alex!

I gave you your Christmas present early, I did try to vote again... no such luck. Not to worry, you're doing great!

All the best to you and your family...

Michael

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

You too, Yvonne! Need to do another blogfest in January.

Melissa, we're seeing it Thursday, but with Christmas I won't post my review until Sunday. Supposed to be really good!

Dezz, don't even think such a thing!! No, the greatest gift - God's Son.

RaShelle, that's because YOU rock!

Thanks, Wendy!

Chuck, it's supposed to be gnarley.

Patricia, I guess they stayed true to the book for this one.

Disc, we just might!

Patricia, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it.

Helen, you're really getting out to see movies now! Tron was great - just a fun time and visually/musically stunning.

You too, Ruby!

M Pax said...

Merry Christmas, Alex!

The ads look good for True Grit. Will await your review. :D

Old Kitty said...

HAVE A BRILLIANT AND FABULOUS CHRISTMAS!!!

See you very soon in blogland!!

I've so voted too! :-) Take care
x

dolorah said...

Oh yeah I voted for your trailer. That was excellent :)

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Alex. And thanks for reminding me to stock up on eggnog ..

.........dhole

The Words Crafter said...

Merry Christmas, stay safe, and enjoy the time with your family :)

N. R. Williams said...

Love the picture. I may miss you on Sunday. I post but do little blogging on that day. I already voted for you. Hope you get it, yours was the best.
Nancy
N. R. Williams, fantasy author

Jemi Fraser said...

I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful Christmas season :)

Raquel Byrnes said...

I shall head over right now and vote and good luck! Merry Christmas. =)
Edge of Your Seat Romance

Ella said...

Merry Christmas to you n'yours!

Hubby n' I have been waiting for this one. We put off going, to the movies for our anniversary. We were waiting for a movie, we both wanted to see.

I look forward to your review~

Liz P said...

Merry Christmas to you, good sir!

Okie said...

Thanks for the kind wishes. Here's wishing you a fabulous Christmas as well. Have a great holiday!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

L'Aussie, I just saw that - thank you!

Donna, you don't want to run out of eggnog.

Don't worry Nancy - I probably won't post again until Tuesday, so the review will be up for a couple days.

Thanks, Raquel!

Ella, then I hope you both enjoy!

Okie, you do more in December than I do all year!

Thanks, everyone!

Julie Musil said...

Alex, Merry Christmas to you too. What a year it's been for you. Imagine what 2011 has in store!

Lydia Kang said...

Have a great holiday! I may not go easy on the eggnog. I lurve it!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Julie, I'm trying not to scare myself with that thought.

Lydia, just go for it!

TerryLynnJohnson said...

just voted for you. looks like you didn't need it though, you're winning by a landslide. great trailer. looking forward to true grit review!

Arlee Bird said...

Best wishes to all for Christmas. Trying to keep up with the blogs on these hotel computers, but it hasn't been easy.
Look forward to hearing what you have to say about True Grit

Arlee Bird

February Grace said...

Merry Christmas, Alex!

~bru

Vicki Rocho said...

Merry Christmas, Alex!

T. Powell Coltrin said...

I hope True Grit is good. I want to see it.

YOU too, have a Merry Christmas. May Santa bring you everything you want or at least everything your wife wants. :)

T

Unknown said...

Hope your trailer does well and enjoy the time with your family.
CD

George Beremov [Nebular] said...

Merry Christmas to you too, Alex! :) You are one of the most wonderful persons I've ever met on the blogsphere, and thankfully one of my closest blog buddies.
Can't wait for your True Gift review, though Coen brothers have never been my cup of tea :)

Ricky said...

Merry Christmas Alex. I'm looking forward to True Grit too.

Misha Gerrick said...

Merry Christmas. My your time with those closest to you be a blessed one.

:-)

Powdered Toast Man said...

I will be looking forward to that review. True Grit looks awesome. I love the Coen Brothers.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Thanks, Terry!

Lee, hotel internet sucks.

Teresa, I guarantee Santa is bringing everything my wife wants!

Thank you Nebular - same to you! And the Coen Bros. are an acquired taste, although I heard this is the least quirky of their movies.

Thanks everyone - look for the review on Sunday. Merry Christmas!

Jules said...

Yes it was a joy when you found me and I finally figured out what blog fests were!

I tend to need extra nog this time of year :) A totally awesome holiday season to you and yours!
I tend to need more nog this time of year :)

Carol Kilgore said...

May your Christmas be blessed, Alex. Eggnog and fruitcake always remind me of my uncle. He loved them both.

Looking forward to your review of True Grit. It's one I want to see.

Merry Christmas!

Anne Gallagher said...

Merry Merry and Happy Happy to you Alex.

You better watch out, they're predicting snow for our neck of the woods on Christmas. Yee hah!

DEZMOND said...

"Dezz, don't even think such a thing!!"

ah, bummer, why not? I was hoping to get the role of a posh European Nanny :)

ediFanoB said...

Merry Christmas to you and your dear and near ones.

As a small gift I voted for your excellent trailer.
So far the result looks good. Fingers crossed.

Elizabeth Spann Craig said...

Merry Christmas, Alex! Hope you'll have a wonderful day. :) Looks like we might have a white Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well ... and I'm off to vote for your trailer.

DL Curran said...

Merry Christmas to you and yours! See you in the New Year!

Sangu Mandanna said...

Merry Christmas, Alex!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Always a delight to visit your blog, Jules.

Carol, I bet fruitcake sinks in eggnog!

Anne, I'll believe it when I see it.

Not a chance Dezz, unless my wife wants someone to take care of me.

Elizabeth, I've heard, but not holding my breath.

Thanks, Stephen!

Merry Christmas everyon!

Charles Gramlich said...

Egg nog is the reason for season, man! :) Have a good one.

CA Heaven said...

I'm jumping over to vote.

Merry Christmas to you too >:)

Cold As Heaven

VR Barkowski said...

Merry Christmas, Alex! I prefer my eggnog in cookies and my bourbon straight. But I've always been a little off.

Have a great holiday! Looking forward to the True Grit review. Off to vote...

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Thanks, Cold.

VR, nothing wrong with being a little off...

Eric said...

Merry Christmas, Alex. I hope yours is wonderful.

Oh, and I'm hoping to find a certain person's debut Sci-Fi novel under the tree (which I have purposely not bought so that others can get it for me LOL). If that does happen, you can expect a post describing how much I enjoyed reading it (since I already know I'm gonna love it).

Take care, buddy!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Thanks, Eric - I'll be watching for that post. And I'll personally beat up Santa if the book doesn't appear under the tree Christmas morning!

Pat Tillett said...

I can't wait to read your review!
Happy holidays to you and your family!

Nicole Zoltack said...

Merry Christmas, Alex! And I love that picture, it's awesome!

Abby Minard said...

Merry Christmas- I'm so glad I got to meet you this year!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Pat, I'll give you a hint - it was awesome!

Merry Christmas, Nicole.

And glad we met as well, Abby!!

BryStearns said...

Merry Christmas to you as well Alex! I wish you and yours the happiest of holidays! And Christmas is exactly the time to NOT go easy on the eggnog!

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

You just got my vote. Merry Christmas, Alex. xo

Suzie F. said...

I've been following for a while but don't think I've officially said, "Hello."

So...Hello! and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Hart Johnson said...

I wish you and your sweet baboo a really fabulous Christmas, Alex!

Missed Periods said...

Merry Christmas to you. I want to see True Grit too. And Black Swan. And The Fighter. And Burlesque (don't tell anyone).

Jan Morrison said...

Have a great holiday. hmmm...I want to see Barney's Version and Voyage of the Dawn Treader and I think I want to see True Grit but I'll wait for your review. I love westerns but I'm picky.

TS Hendrik said...

Merry Christmas Alex! Have a good holiday.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Bryan, I do want to remember the holiday though!

Thanks, Robyn!

Hello, Suzie!!

You too, Hart.

Missed, go see them all.

Jan, tune in Sunday - think you'll want to see this one!

You too, TS.

Jeff Beesler said...

Merry Christmas, Alex!

Jay Watson said...

A very Merry Christmas to you too Alex!
I anxiously look forward to your review of the new telling of TRUE GRIT.
best,
r/e

Cheeseboy said...

You are a great blog friend Alex. Hope you have a Merry Christmas too.

Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikes said...

Have a wonderful Merry Christmas, Alex!

Monti
MaryMontagueSikes

Amie Kaufman said...

Merry Christmas to you -- looking forward to another year of blogging in 2011!

Unknown said...

merry christmas Alex... enjoy your eggnog

Talei said...

Merry Christmas Alex! ;)

Hold my hand: a social worker's blog said...

Glad to see that you are so popular, Alex :-))

Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

Doris

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Hope everyone had a great Christmas - we woke up to snow to this morning!

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to you! (a little late...)