Frank and Deb left almost an hour ago or should I say Mr and Mrs Claus? We once again had a great time visiting. They came bearing fudge, two lit up pretty Christmas trees, two beautiful lights balls (I call them disco balls) and a santa sleeping on his bed. They out did themselves. Frank took pics so I will let him do the honors of how crafty these two are. They made everything themselves and you are going to be amazed at how good they are and what the trees and light balls are made of. These two have been keeping secret about their talents and they definitely need to post their stuff on marketplace, Ebay and sell at craft booths. I even let her attach my pine cones to my evergreen centerpiece! She said she was in her element so I stepped back. lol

Deb made one tree for Jim in white with blue lights and one in green for me with multi lights. The light balls can go inside or outside. I'm not sure I trust the winds by me but Deb says they can hold up. She's not kidding, one fell off my mantle and it stayed intact.

Anyway, the day was a good one except for the beef I was taste testing for Xmas eve. Definitely not buying it, too bland.

Whoops! I forgot to add that Frank parted with something so special and gave it to Jim. A signed Cubs baseball. Jim didn't want to take it but Frank insisted because he knows how much Jim loves sports collectables. Jim still doesn't know what to say to that because the ball is a very special one.

Sandy, Sounds like you all had a fun day. Hope you do not get buried with snow tonight.

Tricia, Sorry about the MRI but lorazepam is great

Weave, good luck! we are all sending lots of good vibes your way.

Jenn, Hopefully the GI doc can help and Hopefully, it will not involve too many tests.

My update: I am really tired today (still not sleeping well) and my leg is being a pain. I am also really annoyed because I found out that the State of Illinois has not payed its health insurance premiums for over 3 months. I have over $5000 in med bills pending since September. I have not been sent any bills, But when I finally reached a person to talk at Cigna to she said they have not actually sent out any payments because the state is behind. That means the state will have to pay interest on all of these premiums to the insurers. What a mess! I do owe some money toward my deductible and max out of pocket expenses. The individual at the hospital kind of laughed when I told her that I wanted to know why they have not sent me any bills.

Hope everyone is having a good evening. It is warmer here too -- 40s. It is supposed to go up to 50 degrees tomorrow and then be in the 20s on Wednesday.

Thanks for the well wishes concerning my possible job. I have a feeling I am the only one they are considering for the job. No I don't think I am that great but that very few applied. This is a tiny, niche, not for profit library. I would be working 35 hours a month. That is month, not week. I think I would be one of three paid workers, maybe four. I'll be shocked if I make more than minimum wage. Something is better than nothing and I know I would enjoy the work so that counts for something too. Doesn't pay the bills but counts toward happiness. I sure could use a little of that right about now.

Told DH about the possible job tonight. He didn't know anything about it before hand. Truth be told I was a bit concerned about his reaction. He was fine about it.

Need to go flex my credit card muscle. Gotta get some nice clothes for my possible new job. Well I'm going to get some now while the shipping is free and wait until I get the job to get more just in case it all falls apart.

Weave thats fantastic, keep the positive vibrations flowing, cool

see you didnt even give yourself this much chance, prayers for you to land this job continued,

Trish sorry but at least you are getting it looked at while it is inflamed or active or what ever it is doing to you

well you ever go to a family gathering and have a nice time and on the drive home your heart is filled with love and joy happiness and is content, that warm fireplace snuggled feeling, well I am there,

we had a nice time and i am pretty sure the fudge was a hit jim personally thanked me for the weight gain lol, we had a nice time, as always

this is what deb made, she makes all sorts of xmas thingys

these are the trees

and this is your xmas trees on drugs

wasnt gonna mention I showed up with two big balls but someone here insist I personally do not think the pics do these ornaments justice, she makes these and we use them outside they are pretty durable, and we use solid colors too the green ones really look cool, she does a good job


I hope you all had a wonderful day, I sure did

peace

Frank & Deb - Those are wonderful! You guys did a great job on them. I had one of those "spheres" of lights way back when I was married. They are A LOT of work to make. What a true labor of love.

I am so happy for the 4 of you were able to get together like that. That is wonderful and Frank, you are right about the warm heart full of love and joy. That is what not only this season is about but life. 's to you all.

Frank and Deb, you so totally could sell those at craft shows. Too cool! Thanks for sharing the pics.

Sandy, glad you guys had fun.

Trish, sorry to hear about having to "shoot the tube".

Barb, hope you feel better soon.

Loved the trees on drugs! lol I put my tree on the bar downstairs but I am re-thinking that since I don't see it up here now. Jim's is on his dresser and lighting his way.

Thank goodness I took a pic of the trees. Here are the trees without drugs:

cool linus just saved the day and made the christmas tree bloom merry christmas charlie brown

guess I was shaking a wee bit when I took that pic

Awww, Frank/Deb, those trees are so pretty!! So are the balls (Frank, they aren't THAT big...lol).
You are so funny, Frank...thanks, I needed that laugh...

By the way, Sandy/Jim, that was one b*tchy looking mrs claus on that wreath in Frank's pic...