Yeah Sandy..thanks....had some good thoughts there going in our minds....wow...

Debbie, hey there....I just had a sick day friday..hehehe and went to drs and got antibiotics...then went to work sat..and boom lots of hours...

but I cant take a sick day just to rest too occasionally ..as I dont get paid sick days!! :(

anyhow...home and about to get to bed..work tomorrow 7-3...and then off three days....(well I might go in Tuesday nt while hubby working..just for hour or so..there is so much I want to do...the fun things...like organize stuff..and some things for crew for Christmas....)

ok Maddie wants to type...hugsss,sarah


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Hope all of you had a great day today...my grandson stayed with me last night and most of today. After he left I organized my postcard stock, scissors, etc which took me almost all day. I just finished, and had a small glass of peach wine from Stonehause.

I also organized a few other craft areas, after I built the cabinet to store them. lol

Now close your eyes in sweet slumber,
Counting sheep, don't forget the number.
As your sheep fade into the sweet of night,
You sigh deeply to think of the coming of the morning light.

Wow, I didn't get the memo, but we DID have pot roast today! DH threw it in the crockpot this morning.

I've been doing some reading to get brought up to speed on everyone's happenings. Sorry for you sick'uns. Get better!!! Christmas is NOT a good time to be sick! ;)

DH and I spent all day yesterday painting the kitchen/dining room. It's kind of a butternut squash color -- very different from what we're used to, but it turned out quite nice I think. If anyone would like to see the color, just let me know and I'll send you a lock of my hair!!! :eek:

I'm supposta be working on our annual Christmas letter. Got the info, just don't have the inspiration, lol.

Be well, everyone. Merry Christmas! :grouphug:

Good Morning! We're in for a week of unseasonably warm weather and rain here in Georgia. I can't complain.....at least my gas bill will get a break! All those in the Northwest and Northeast and points in between are in my prayers....I know the weather where you are isn't pleasant.

I'm on my second cup of coffee this morning but still feel like I could go back to bed.

I put some candy canes on the Christmas tree last night....I'm trying to use unbreakable ornaments since I seem to drop anything that can shatter into a million pieces...:o Tigger decided to climb the tree last night. We were watching AFV and I noticed the tree was shaking....looked over and Tigger's little head popped out of the upper portion of the tree! It was so cute....went to get the camera but the batteries were dead. :mad: Never fails......

I cant seem to get into the Christmas "mood" this year. I'm in more of the "let's just get through this" mood. I hate it...I used to be the biggest Christmas fan out there. Now, it's just another holiday to endure. Don't get me wrong....I love the real meaning of Christmas....but the commercialism of it all just seems overwhelming at times to me.

My plans today include taking a big box of cat food to the animal shelter. I have lots of individual packets of wet cat food (the flavors my cats won't eat) and they are in need of cat food right now. I've been saving them for months now and have a big box filled up.

I hope everyone has a good day.....all ya'll up North stay safe and warm. Hopefully the weather will give you all a break soon. :grouphug:

Every time I see the thread title, I think "Oh no! Insights has gone into bankruptcy!"

No, no, no, I'm sure we'll get a bailout! :o

I had a great idea that I was gonna get dressed and go outside to get a better picture. Fortunately, I came to my senses and leaned out the window, still in my jammies and slippers. Whew, that was a close call.

I was watching GMA this morning and they showed a clip of the reporter throwing his shoes at "W" during a press conference (this is in the Middle East). He had pretty good aim, too. They just barely missed his head.

Where was the Secret Service and why'd it take them so long to react?

Good morning everyone! Sorry, I lurked yesterday. It was a busy day around here and didn't have much time to post.

You all are so busy!!! That's great. Well, in my opinion. I would rather be busy than have nothing to do. ;)

Fin - Thanks for posting the picture. Look how good your painting looks hanging on a gallery wall. I think it is is awesome!!! It's ok if it didn't sell. The great thing is, is that your on your way to obtaining your dream. How wonderful is that! I am so proud of you.:hug:

Momma - Thanks for the poem. I liked that.

B2Y - Your photos are stunning! Thanks for posting them. They bring back some great memories of my childhood, growing up back east.

Kelly - Tux is doing the same thing.:eek: We have a fake tree though and it isn't that heavy. I was sitting here yesterday working on some projects and the tree started wobbling.:eek: Oh, that kitty! Some things fell off and our start on the top of the tree was crooked! (DDs wanted the star this year, not the angel). I am waiting for the night when I am asleep and hear a big crash.:eek: :D

Sandy - It isn't fun to go Christmas shopping when people can be so crabby and rude. It changes our moods and takes the fun out of it. Last year, I shopped at local stores that weren't that busy and any big stores, like Target, I shopped during the day, during the week. It was much easier on me.

Renee - How are you? I hope you are doing better. Saying a little prayer for you.:hug:

Sarah - Oh my goodness, you busy girl! Hopefully on your days off you will be able to get some rest/sleep. Hi Maddie!

Barb - I hope that the weather is great and clear on Thursday for your trip to Ohio. Saying a prayer for you too!

Vonn - Where are you? Hoping you are doing well.

Hey Working Girl (Weave), do you still have that smile? LOL I think it is great that you got that job. Every time I think about it and your excitement I get a smile on my face.;)

Twink - That color sounds pretty. Of course I love butternut squash - yum! So the color of it on a wall sounds great to me. That color is very common around here. You can walk through any model home and see it on at least one wall. Good job on getting everything painted yesterday (that goes for you too, Mr. Twink).

Frank & Deb, Kay, Sox,, and Anyone else I know I missed [insert Frank's generic here] - Thinking of you and hoping you are doing well.

Have a great day everyone!

We have a fake tree that isn't all that heavy and I,too, am waiting for the big crash during the night! :eek: :p