lol, Weave, we must've been separated at birth!

you should SEE my bookshelves at home... in order alphabetically by author's last name, and divided into sections (political books, science fiction, homesteading, animal husbandry, popular fiction, etc.)

:hug:

that's mainly because I can't stand up for very long, and that way, I can find what I want to read quickly and easily, lol!

glad you're having fun at your new job, dear...

:grouphug:

Please don't tell me you also use the Dewey Decimal System and those little cards. LOL DD18 did that once with her books. LMAO!!!

howdy all ... guess what?? it SNOWED ... looks like all of Milwaukee is shut down today! even the airport ... visibility is down to an 1/8 of a mile - uh, duh - can't see the car in front of you?? then people should just stay put!! LOL

good thing I went yesterday to get TP ... whew!

okay - off I go ... clean, paint, quilt ... watch tv ... etc etc ... it's a
btw - we all be havin' a white christmas - so, if you want some snow ... let me know!

Morning all. :) Sipping my coffee and trying to wake up. Pushed just a little too hard yesterday with my angry cleaning, and I'm feeling it. So may couch slug it for awhile, but still have a lot to do. I did read all the posts, but foggy right now. Just a round of :hug::hug: to everyone.

I'm carless until Monday/Tuesday. I'll still meet up with Barb if all goes well, hubby agreed to be my driver back and forth to things I had planned. :)

Thankfully we still had one warrenty in effect. The transfer case on my trans got cracked. Drive train up to 60,000 miles is covered, thank goodness!!! It's a pricey little thing to get replaced, but we don't have to pay for it. :) And yet another thing that should've been a recall since it's a common problem with this model after surfing around. :mad:

I'll update when I hear from Barb to let you guys know she's doing ok with her travels.

seriously, lmao!!

I can't read those darn Dewey numbers anymore, they're too small.

:p

Morning! Well, we just got lots of ice and hardly any snow. It was snowing around 9am but nothing special. I'd rather have snow than ice. I haven't heard from Chris but they are probably sleeping off the bar scene from last night. He called me to tell me he went to his first casino and won 420 on the black jack table. lol He's my frugal son and $20 is a big deal. :D They will probably head back early afternoon so the roads should be better. I bet when he gets to the mechanic his doors are frozen though! :eek:

Debbie, I was telling Judy in another thread to go online and find a massage cream called Spring Chicken. I use it on Jim and it's the only cream that works wonders for his muscle tightness and spasms. One massage with that stuff and he's looser than a goose. :hug:

Everyone stay safe and I will let you know when Chris gets home. He worries me because he's the child who wrecks his car in ice. Mercy me. He has always hit the brake when sliding in a panic. Someday I guess he'll learn. he's put more money in that car for dents and bangs than it's worth. lol Barb, let us know when you get to your destination through Jenn. :hug:

Photoshop tip. I put Vonn in that window like this. I clipped a pic of her and then put her over the window. I then turned down the opacity (that button is on the layers box, upper right) just enough to see her. I then took the erase tool and used a fuzzy brush to erase around her to fit her in the window. I then turned up the opacity just enough to make it look like she was inside. Give it a try and let me know how you did! :hug:

whew ... thanks, Sandy ... at least you didn't crop me in the crapper!!

Just heard from Barb as she stopped for lunch. It's been windy and rainy travel for her, but thankfully no ice. Since we're in the 50's here, it should be that way her whole way in. Can't wait to meet her tomorrow. :)

Sandy, Hope Chris has safe travel on his way home. :hug:

Hey all,
WOW you guys work fast...I guess I have to quit my job just so I can keep up here hehehehee

How is everyone?? Kitty I was feeling the same...not quite jumping into the mood of it....(guess due to sisters death) but also, just not feeling myself...and blahhhh

buttttt, went Christmas shopping last night with hubby, and out to dinner..came home found oldest daughter and little ones...already decorating my cutouts for me....and Mikayla was baking and frosting cupcakes for her friends...(she asked if I would get cakemixes..so she could surprise her friends at lunch time today) she made a LOT of cupcakes...she shared a few for me to bring today to work.

today was my christmas cookie appreciation day for customers...not cookie appreciation..lol customer appreciation...today and tomorrow.

I mentioned it to some workers, and some did bake too..YEAHHHH so we had a platter of goodies...fudge, cookies, cupcakes, more cookies....for customers. I made a sign that said Thank you to our customers for your business, happy holidays and enjoy a treat on us....

I find this is a wonderful thing to get customers smiling..adn hey nothing is free anymore...a free treat around this busy time...probably can do wonders for sales building.

anyhow, also did some wrapping with hubby last night...and although I am overtired, very sore and stiff (due to me having fun wrapping and baking that I was up till 2am..and got up to head to work at 6am)

worked 7am-12noon....hubby has his work party right now so I had a short day to come be with the little ones for him to sneak out...

all this worn out..and due to the holiday stuff I am doing..and especially due to playing some Christmas music anytime I get a chance....I am more in the mood....yeahhhh

christmas CD in my van, one in the player down here, one in my player in my room...so at any time I can get into listening and relax and enjoy...yeahhh music therapy...TRY it all...

sun is shining...it has snowed a bit..but nothing like WI and other areas...usually it is us that gets it bad...some of the UP is suppose to get bad lake effect snow...but thinking we arent too much..

today the kids are done with school..as the holiday for them starts the 22nd...gues thru till they start back jan 5th..wow they get a good break this time...

I am about to take a nap with the little two, then later...as we love to bake..making another batch of cookies..this time choco chips..but I have those holiday swirl chips...have you seen them...they have red and white swirl chips also green and white swirl in the package...ohhhh ahhhh

Cant wait to see my tree Frank and Deb, watching patiently for packages..hehe Now glad I splurged for it...hugssss thanks...

well this is way long enough..but since you guys did almost three pages while I was busy doing lots of stuff...thought I could use most of a page myself..lol..

oh by the way, Maddie seen the gifts now under tree, and daddy said she was trying to steal the bows....at least so far just the bows hehehehe!!

wow, getting close to the blessing memory of our Saviors birth...hoping all that celebrate Christmas remind the kiddies...the meaning of Christ Birthday!! and all who celebrate other holidays..which this year are all overlapping within days...hugss and enjoy your holidays...hugsss to all, sarah
:grouphug:

hi to my friends......:)

Im here, still feeling yucky, much to much to do, teenagers are rearing their
ugly heads, kids home from school,snowing like crazy, much to much to do,
tree fell again, all my victorian skaters are missing feet and mittens,xcant
stop peeing(I know this is stress rearing its head)

broke all my angel ornaments my dgrandma bought for my daughter, missing
her as she passed away last january,:( I guess Im pretty bahhumbug today.

Wishing YOU ALL a wonderful weekend........:hug:s to all!!

Wow is it ever snowing...yes finally...its been years since we had a white Christmas...our van looks like a huge lump!
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sorry Sox...hun..that you feeling yucky..but also emotionally yucky too...I know I have broke special things that were family members that have passed on..and it is pretty emotional..sorry it happened..and many many hugssssss


hugss to all, sarah

((((Sox))))) Just remember it's not the material things that make you smile as much as the memories. :hug:

I just got in from attempting to shovel or snow blow. The ice is at least 3 inches thick on my driveway so it is not happening. I went over to help my neighbor shovel her driveway and we're breaking up the ice pretty good. I am on break as we speak. haha Her son has MD and she is grateful for the help. She mentioned coming to do mine and I said no, Jim gets in the van inside the garage, we're ok. I am buying salt soon to help melt it.

Ok, off to my next shift. lol

Oh boy, Sandy, I thought when you wrote that neighbor's son has MD that he was a doctor...thought, "that doesn't give him any excuse not to help!" then thought about it for a minute...oops.
Sox, sorry you're feeling yucky...hope you feel better soon:hug:
my DH found my stash of cookies I keep for when I need a chocolate fix...left a note on it that read, "Do you really need these?" Uh, yeah, I do. I threw them out and proceeded to eat the fudge I made for xmas...:mad:

Jim was approved for the ramp! Whoohoo!

But we feel guilty. We've never taken anything from an organization and yet we feel guilty. Or is it weird? Is this a process of learning to accept from others? Either way, whoohoo!

Congrats Sandy and Jim...please don't feel guilty...that's what they are there for is to assist those of us who need it...:hug:
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CONGRATS,
SANDY & JIM

stop feeling guilty ... it's pennies to what the autodealers are getting or people 'ripping' off their clients (Madoff) ..

INSIGHTS ::

well, I OD'd on cleaning - laundry - garbage - donations .... now I can barely walk - and I'm just a huffing and puffing ... so, I thought I'd check on yous for a tad ..

off to write out my cards, paint, and quilt ... but, I feel SO good that I downsized over 3 boxes of stuff .. the donation boxes are taking over my entryway!!

hope everyone is having a great day!!

good news Sandy!!!:hug::hug:

Sandy & Jim - That is awesome news!!!! Do not feel guilty as you both deserve this and it is a necessity. I am really happy for you both.:hug:

Sox - Big HUGS for you. :hug:

Vonn - Whoa there, girl! Get some rest.:hug:

Sarah - How dare you do that to me! I just got up from a nap, read your post, and now I'm exhausted again. LOL I hope you got to nap some with the little ones and rested up for your next marathon.:p

DDs and I are getting ready to load up the laundry to bring to DBFs this weekend. I have some projects I want to work on while I am over there too. We have some tie dying to do and I have some painting to finish as well as finish refinishing an old, old nightstand for DD17.

Don't feel guilty!! You deserve this!! :) :hug: :hug: I'm so happy for Jim and you too! What a nice Christmas present! :) God bless you both.

Made it to Northbrook and back in near record time today, no problemo. We didn't get as much snow as was predicted, thank goodness. Had my infusion so I'm good to go until after vacation. The neuro told me that the most recent US patient with Tysabri has died. :( I asked him about the others from overseas, if any of them were functioning well and he said no, he didn't think so. He said that PML isn't something you really recover from. I was thinking today that if I have to go off the Ty I'd probably go back to Avonex and the harpoon, lol.

I have my work cut out for me this weekend, cooking and cleaning up tomorrow then our big family gathering on Sunday. I hope the weather isn't too bad for those who travel.

I'm tired so I'll just take it easy today and try to mentally put things together for the next two days, lol. I think I might go take a nap before supper. ;)

I'm over my hurt feelings from yesterday, and if it happens again, I have a quick reply ready. Sometimes if someone sticks a knife through your heart you just don't react quickly enough you know? DH told me I have to just consider the source and try not to let it hurt me too much. He says I have to have a tough hide to be in business. He's right I know, but I also have to have some defenses, and hopefully I will next time and put that person in his place without lowering myself to his level.

I read about something similar the other day but I think this guy was in Europe. I know in the article that they said it may be more beneficial to patients on Ty to take a Ty "holiday" from time to time to rebuild the protective immune systems (so to speak) around the brain. It was an interesting article.

Ty has some great benefits, yet with DDs still needing a mom right now, I won't do it. The C seems to be working for me. I get the results of my newest MRI on Monday and I am hoping that this remains true and that the flares I have had this past year are just re inflammation of old lesions.

Sandy, I know I'd feel guilty too. But also remember this is a blessing that both you and Jim need. It is a gift, and it also came during the holiday season. What a wonderful present for you both! :hug:

Sox, :hug::hug:

Sarah, I loved reading about the stuff you guys are doing for the holidays. The joy of the season is coming through your post. Plus, where is your McD's??? I want free cookies, lol. ;)

Vonn, we can be wobble buddies today, lol. I made myself take a slug day today after the massive cleaning burst from yesterday took me down a notch. Rest up and feel better soon. :hug::hug:

Wiz, Glad today went better for ya. :hug: I've also read about the PML case today. :( Been praying for their family. Makes me hesitant for it being the next step when the C stops working since me and meds have such fun times together. :rolleyes:

Trish, keeping fingers crossed for the MRI results. :hug:

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i dont have whatever program you mentioned sandy

Congrats Sandy and Jim, what a wonderful xmas present:hug: I am so happy for Jim

ahhhhhhhhhhh... so tired!

today was a plucking party, and we did six birds, with ten more to go, to fill an order for an restaurant.

I feel like I could sleep for a week.... because I didn't get a nap today.

Kell, I don't feel very Christmassy either, it's hard with family far away, or passed away...

:hug::grouphug::hug:

Tk sorry for wearing you out...hehe I didnt get the full effect nap but layed in my bed for hour or so with a baby sleeping....

Oh Sandy and Jim that is wonderful....dont feel funny..you just feel that way casue you are a giver not a taker..and accepting this is not taking...it is something he needs..and will help....hugssssss

baking again haha the choco chip...white choco green and red swirl chips...hmmmmm

oh who asked, fin...my mcds now is in a walmart....so I have some surprised shoppers with a yummy break if they come in for food.....:rolleyes:

I am sad that noone took on the tradition at my old store...:eek:

glad the kids werent making cookies in the last two nights...as my 13 year old is fast asleep..she said her tummy was hurting...fell asleep..soon I gotta recheck on her....and then the littliest Maddie...is acting fine...but wehhhhhh yeeehooaaaaa you dont want to be here for her last two diaper changes....:eek::eek::eek: if you get my drift...so think her tummy is achey too...:eek::( hoping they are both ok...

my mom is in bed, first she had a cold like me, now tons of nausea...and my dad was in bed too....congestion and such..with his age...I better keep eye on his congestion. He is not the type to get to drs...but is 76 now....not saying that is old anyone!! but since he is always healthy..and then doesnt do the doctors much, dont want his to get worse with congestion wise...

oh wow, Maddie just walked up..grabbing the mouse moving it all about...truely gonna be my earliest computer child....anyhow...as she would say....(the smell I notice as she came upon me) uuuuhhhoooooo

gotta run...ewwwwww..maybe wake hubby from his early night nappy...to change it...hehe no he didnt sleep last night. I am feeling bad for him..having trouble with sleeping..adn some of it...I think is due to his worry about my pains in night..that I dotn even wake to....

hugss to all, keep up the holiday cheer...hugsss and much love,sarah

Everyone I hope the weekend is better than our weeks have been, and I do have a feeling i made a big mistake posting that ups picture, sandy is much more creative than I with pictures I am a bit worried what she is gonna post lol

I like the UPS picture Frank. lol There's only one problem, my package never came. Ugh

LOOKING FORWARD TO MY PACKAGE TOO!! OH WHERE OH WHERE CAN MY PACKAGE BE, OH WHERE OH WHERE CAN IT BE...OH WAIT..

I LIVE IN NOWHERE LAND..AND SOMETIMES IT IS HARD FOR UPS TO FIND NOWHERE!!!! lol...just kidding...looking forward to it though...hugss

hugss all, changed my siggy...hugss,sarah

Funny for the day
 

:D

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SAndy..lmao....oh my good one....as I was eating cookie dough...probably gaining weight as I read it lol.....hugssss, and thanks, sarah

Hope all of you are doing well...I wore shorts today...it is very warm. I also had to take Sugar to the vet for my sis. Someone shot her with a pellet and shattered her front leg...two weeks in a splint and then a cast if the wound is healed. Bandage has to be changed daily...my sis in on a mini vacation.

She is in the spare bed with food, water and a warm blankie her Auntie put her on. She jumps on three legs and never makes a sound...I could learn from her...

Sandy, LOL! Love the snowman. Yep, that's about the way I feel. :D

COK, awww. Sorry to hear about sugar.:hug:

Frank, love the UPS truck.

Everyone, :grouphug::grouphug:

Good morning my lil angel darlins! I hope all of you are safe, especially those in these storms!

I was up at 1am because Sugar was howling...she got her splint off...oh yeah, she it a small kitty. I put on new bandage, gave her some pain med and she went back and flopped down. She is still jumpin all over the bed...she was actually playful this morning. People and pellet guns..Urrrg:mad:

My grandson was given a BB gun, I had to explain that you don't shoot birds. Yesterday when he saw Sugar, he really understood, he promised from now on he would shoot inanimate things. He is only 6...I never let my kids have toy guns. I taught my son how to fish and hunt when he was very young.

He was almost 7 when he got his first shot gun...and he always has been very careful.

Working on my first cup of coffee...yeah, I know its gonna burn, but I need it this morning. The hernia was rough last night, all pain but I made it through...
Take care today...pray for those in these bad storms

"Illinois, where our governors make our license plates"






Here's another great Christmas song.

To the tune of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"

Get packin', Rod Blagojevich

The state's in disarray

The Tribune wants you unemployed

At least by Christmas Day.

The TV pundits want your head

Could there be pay to play?

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

Save Illinois!

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.



Good riddance Rod Blagojevich

Your Elvis look's inane,

The Senate's mad, so's Lisa's dad.

You drive us all insane.

Our transit's bro ke, the state's a joke,

The Tollway's one big pain.

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

Save Illinois!

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.



Good luck old Rod Blagojevich

The feds have quite a place.

Fitzgerald's poked his nose around

And if he has a case,

George Ryan's moving stuff around

Creating extra space.

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy

Save Illinois!

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

Good morning everyone!

Momma - Poor Sugar! I hope she starts feeling better soon.

Fin - Have fun meeting up with Barb today.

Frank - That is funny! LOL I got a kick out of that.

Graphic People - Your graphics made me laugh this morning.

Hi everyone else! Hope you all have a great weekend.:hug:

Much to do today. Never made it to DBF's yesterday. I was working on some projects and don't like to leave my house with things left undone. My drafting table was a craft nightmare!:eek: Therefore, I stayed home and cleaned it all up.

Today, is laundry day at DBF's and the rest of the projects that I have planned. I am waiting for DD17 to wake up and then we will be on our way.

good morning all

Debs cousin and her hubby are here we had a nice meal of venison burgers and some corn on the cob and my mushrooms saute slowly in butter covered in Parmesan cheese till melted, oh so good while they finished eating I made some fudge for desert

got up bright and early made some coffee and some sausage biscuits an gravy for breakfast, still have the gathering of the clan today for xmas party tonight, and I already killed myself yesterday with shoveling the snow, we got about 6-7 inches and it was so heavy, so I am laying down for time being relaxing and or trying to

everyone have a wonderful day and if you can take it easy if you cant dont over do it, momma hope you feel better and get some rest tonight Finnie remember a hug and a birthday wish from me, please, enjoy the visit

uh ... Mr Frank ... again - is this YOUR creation?? if it is .. sign it and send it to your local paper!! it's a hit ... maybe even make you FAMOUS ... send it to CNN and the others ... DO IT ... I want to see your name in print!!

I agree with Vonn! Send it send it!

On the agenda today, clean, clean and then clean.

:grouphug: