I'll bet I still have some somewhere. Mom had a few left when they stopped doing that, and she saved them in case it started up again.

B2Y...I remember sitting at our kitchen table with my Mom and pasting stamps into the little books. And looking at the catalog and deciding what we'd save up for. Such good times....nothing exciting or earth shattering....just fun in a much simpler time. Wish I could go back!

Kelly & B2U, I have the same memory! Sitting at the kitchen table putting all those stamps in the books and then begging mom to buy something for me!

B2U - I have you have a wonderful day off today!

Frank - get some rest!

Kay - I hope you don't over doing it today!

My Update,

I am heading to class - brrrr it is cold this morning! The dogs don't even want to go out to do their duties!

Didn't sleep well last so hopefully I can come home and have a nap before my second class.

Everyone have a great day!

Don't overdo it, Char! And stay warm!

I'm meeting a friend for lunch today......yes, it's a guy but we're just friends and haven't gotten together in a very long time. Gotta catch up on all the dirt!! No, not really but I am looking forward to seeing him again.

Fin, I'm going to try your Chicken and Dumplings recipe. I won't even attempt to make my MIL's recipe anymore. Does anyone here watch Everybody Loves Raymond? Raymond's mom is my MIL.....nuf said! Too bad she decided to cut us all out of her life. She's the one missing out....not us.

The post office is closed today...wonder if the banks are, too. Is it a school holiday? I'm so out of touch!!

Ya'll have a great day. I'm full of energy this morning so I'm taking advantage of it!

Thanks to all the vets out there. s to their families too.

Kelly........have fun today. Its Veterans Day today in Mass.(not sure
if the rest of the country celebrates?)

Char........classes today?? all the colleges are closed around here.
no break for you??

Frank........get some sleep you sillyhead.

MY UPDATE: kids are off of school today. My dd9 is marching in
the Veterans Day parade so we will be attending the parade at 11am.

Then who know.............its always a whirlwind when the kiddos are
home. but no organized activities due to the holiday.

Everyone go out and have a super day!!!!

Kay - I hope you have a good day at the market.

Char - The weather isn't too bad here. I think it is in the 40's now and is supposed to go up to the low 70's. Beautiful day! I hope you are able to rest between classes too.

Kelly - Have a great time at your lunch today. That sounds like so much fun.

Frank - Up since 2:30??? Oh my goodness! I confess, I am a sleepaholic. Once the 2 Neurontin kick in, I'm out for the night. I hope you get a chance to get a good nap in today.

Sox - Kids are out of school today here too. I had dinner at my brothers last night and the kids where all excited when my DB told them they didn't have school the next day. Enjoy your day with them.

Vonn - Your quilts are so beautiful. Have you considered selling your quilts on e-bay? It may give you some extra income while you are waiting for SSDI.

Sandy - Still praying for you all.

Green Stamp People - If I remember correctly, you could also use the stamps for discounts in some of the grocery stores. It seems to me my mom used them a lot to help save on groceries. With 12 mouths to feed, she did what she could to save money and I'm pretty sure she used the stamps at stores that were giving discounts using the stamps. I'll have to ask her.

Sarah - Keeping you all in my prayers. It will take your parents some time to adjust and grieve. It has been a little over a year since my oldest brother passed away and my parents still get teary eyed when talking about him. My mom is doing better than she was but she still grieves.

Additionally, I myself am still grieving. My brother was very well liked not only by those in his community but his employment as well. People from all over (including internationally) either came to the wake/funeral or wrote letters. Anyhow, the wake that was only supposed to be 4 hours turned in to over 6 hours as well over 500 people came (the guest book only had 500 places for people to sign). My SIL had made a CD or something of all of his favorite songs on it that was played over and over during the 6+ hours. I tear up every time I hear one of those songs. I know that some day I will be able to listen to "Let It Be" by the Beatles and not cry and find peace in the song. But for now, I still can't listen to that song.

Hi everyone else!!! I hope you all have a great day!

Update: DD18 starts school today!!! She has her orientation this morning and then she is on her way. I am so excited for her.

Also, DD17 comes home today. Yeah! I miss her! She went to the mountains with her Pom Line group. It snowed up there so please pray they all have a safe trip home today.

Not sure what I am going to do today other than make DD17 black beans and rice. She loves the way I make them and it is one of her favorite meals.

Oh and I need to clean under the bathroom sinks as sometime soon the maintenance lady will be coming to install the new faucets.

Morning all.

Really tired this morn, so begging my usual morning cup of joe to get me up and running.

Happy veteran's day to all the vets out there, and thank you. Days like this make me a little sad. My grandfather was a vet from WWII, and we have his flag in a display case over our mantle. I was fortunate that I got to know him better before he passed away.

Hope everyone has a good day today.

i had two loads of laundry done by 5 am and the kid that was dumb enough to be up got put to work too lol bet he goes to bed earlier tonight, dishes stove garbage, was gonna make him do more but he bailed " im tired gonna go sleep"

Just popping in long enough to say thank you to all our veterans.

I am keeping tabs on everyone here. Like a bad penny I will return eventually. Home life is quiet for now. I think I have too many craft irons in the fire at the moment. It is an excuse to stall.

Back to lurking, getting priorities in order, and gittin' something done I don't wanna do.

thanks, Tricia ... but the kid's quilts will eventually be given to a child dealing with a disability ...

going to put a website together ... still working on rapping it around my head as to how to do it ...

going to sell my artwork, greeting/notecards, other quilted items (including quilts) ...

all will work together!! thanks!!