Best/Worse/??? learn today?Chat with friends..all welcome

With all our pressies coming in (thanks Dianne and Santa Warren for hosting) we've manage to fill up a thread in record time..lol

Can you believe 2 weeks from today it will all be over..we'll be well fed, family/friends thrilled with our gifts, and we will be breathing a sigh of relief!

Not sure I've marked down everyone as yet who have received their pressies so if I've missed a name or two please let me know..



Dianne
Betty
Bev Received from Debbie
LindaKay Received from Bev
Laura Received from Betty
Mary Received from Dianne
Suse Received from Thea
Thea. Received from Mary
Debbie breceived from Suse
Judy Received from LindaKay
Thunder
Crissy received from Barb
Liz. Received from Crissy
Barb Received from Laura
Shirley Received from Susan
Janice
Susan received from Janice


What great fun it's been seeing all the pretties you've received..more than one or two items I would love to have..maybe I should mark them on my Christmas list.

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This message was edited Dec 16, 2011 9:42 AM

just a sec....Debbie be back with an update lol

OK, booked off Wednesday so I can go to the hospital for my tests. Suzanne wrote everything down about the bite I had in May..all symptons..she wrote what I should ask etc. Call specialist to find out they are closed this week..oh oh, he's teaching at McMaster University! Recorder says if I have additonal symptoms go to emergency..

Will go for what he has scheduled and then will deal with other issues after.

Debbie, I tried...no coming over this side of the border to give me the whatfor

Oh Betty, you better believe I will be coming over that border!!!

AND....if I can't drive...Shane can.

Just passed his drivers test. Oh lord.

OMG how wonderful..bet he's flying high..now that is not his learner permit correct..he can drive anywhere now??? Tell Shane congratulations..wow, no more babies Debbie..

Debbie, you really should ask Santa for passport or enhanced drivers permit..think that is what Barb/Norm got, the enhanced permit

Betty, not learners...he has had that for 2 years. He was told right from the bat, if you want your license...you have to pay HALF of your portion of insurance...and he said OK. We did this with all the girls too....it worked pretty good. IF they don't have the money for a month...they don't drive that month (but we pay coverage). Amazing how fast they learn to save.

Betty, I have asked several times...have the paperwork...just need the finances. WHICH...holding breath...come January should be much better. Paul will start getting supplemental retirement check from his job.

Yay, Congratulations, Shane!! Awe, just loved Carrie's Birthday picture!
Great idea on the insurance deal...We just sold Julia's car because she cannot afford the insurance. She helps with insurance on the truck though.

Well, now my cards are finally on the way!! Sure hope you all (Canada) receive them in time. Betty, yours has cash in it for the Workshop, so please let me know when it arrives, ok!!

Barbara, OMG, I was so giggling with the thought of your craft room being a mess, lol...My table is such a disaster, that i've moved to other areas of the room!!
Had to do a quick clean up because, I couldn't think any more. Hahaha, it's in a wonderful mess again.

My Buddies are almost complete...rest assure you will receive it in time for Christmas!!

So not sure you saw my post from yesterday.



Linda Kay Thank you, Thank you, for the subscription! What a way to make my day. It must have come Saturday, I saw it yesterday while cleaning the table!
It's such a nice treat...For everyone, It's a Birds & Blooms magazine, sure will look forward to reading.
...I've been meaning to say too, I was so bummed to hear your 4 wheeler was stolen, good gosh...

Dianne, Sent a little something your way!! My way of Thanking you and Santa Warren for making our Christmas extra special!
Well, Jacob did great at his meet! First place!! He got a plaque with the tree and photo of him being declared winner!! Nice frame too.
LOL, you remember well about his weight issue, he has been watching it very very careful. Last year he was over the limit by only a few ounces, so he is maintaining to stay in the middle wight category...And because he is undefeated, the team gave him a white singlet, with the thunderbolts on the sides. Only Varsity are allowed to wear it. Underclassmen wear the blue ones, so he was excited...
Did you and Santa Warren get to your baking?

We are still waiting to see Crissy's pressies!!

OMG, Have been trying to clear the way for the tree in between everything!! LOL. Today is Julia's birthday...We opened gifts Saturday night and last night had cake. She's got to work today, so dad won't see her till tomorrow.

Geesh, trying to remember all that was on the other thread...Betty, so glad your workshop was fun and they all look great! How was the Birthday Dinner, and happy Birthday Kyle!

Tonight, DH and Breenie are going down town to take photo's of the Christmas lights. She is working on her Finals for school...Good heavens, she Better be getting An A for all the extra money, Art supplies are NOT Cheep!

Ackk,screaming a spider!!!

Be back in a bit.

Oh thank God Debbie, so glad Shane got his drivers license finally and Paul is going to be getting his supplemental retirement check. YEAH!!!

Ok, here are the pictures of what Barb sent me, they're cell phone pics so you know.

I got 2 mug pads, need to take a better pic of those, three different kinds of hot cocoa, some Godiva chocolate truffles, two New Hampshire mugs...

Glad you like your magazine Judy! I have been getting that one for a few years, and I spend hours looking at pictures, and reading articles!

Sorry for the delay for the pics but I can't post them on the computer at home and I've been swamped today, will be swamped until after the first of the year so I won't be around much probably.

Here's the best part of the gifts, a water gauge toad!!

Lets see if I can get him right.

Nope, guess not.

judy happy birthday to julia!!!!!!!!!!!

Love your pressies Crissy! Sounds like you are busy at work? Don't work too hard!

How Wonderful Crissy!! Looks like you will be ready for Break time!
Love the Mugs...Brings warm feeling to have a bit of NH with you.


Well, got another "Call" Lost another cousin. Deciding what to do...

Oh my so much to talk about......
Thea and Thunder thank you for the links to the angel and the purse too cute.
Crissy I love the frog he makes you want to smile just looking at him.
I still have 3 quilts to hand quilt for my kids....decided if I do not get done will still wrap and finish later.
Next year I am starting early....I think I said the samething last year.
Waving to all.....Barb I love the handpainted ornaments.
Santa Warren I got my box. Betty thank you for all the goodies. Little man loves the snowmen.
Thank you for everything......camera is charging I will post pics in the morning.

Awwww Judy biggggg bigg armwraps...so sorry to hear about your cousin...my thoughts and prayers are with you...

I am bushed...been up since 4am...we collected all the gifts from the Angel trees and sorted them. My darling daughter saw last night how beat and sore I am and volunteered to help us today before she had to go for work. Made me teary eyed and so proud when you see you taught your children well, even though they are not always showing it.

Tomorrow another busy day with sorting and getting the food/canned stuff ready for the food baskets. DH will help at night with that and I am hoping to squeeze a bit of sewing during the day in there anddddd I want to start the candle holders...lol...not enough hours in the day for sure!!!

I am running on Mary's chocolate!!! OMG they are sooooo good!!! Last night we were invited at my sisters for Dinner for her BD and I wore my brand new Mary Shirt...lol...everyone had a good laugh and of course I received Kissies!!! lol...Ohhhhhhh btw Mary...I already finished "Seedfolks" and I really enjoyed it...makes you really think doesn`t it. Ohhhh and I want to ask you...on Page 93 he refers to an earlier book he wrote about the character loosing her Mom...do you know by any chance what book he is refering too? Would love to read that one, because people keep on telling me the older I get I become more and more like my DM...which is such a great compliment to me because she was one special and loveable Lady.

Barb...wow I really love those Mug Rugs you made for crissy and the other ones too. What wonderful and thoughtful gifts you gave to Crissy. This Christmas Swape sure made my Christmas extra special for me this year, so many wonderful people I have met this year and I am very glad and feel blessed to have you all in my Life!!!
When is your appointment Barb for the specialist? Hope those pills are helping you a bit with the burning. Ohhhh and I love the ornaments and your Christmas Tree!!! Just adoreable and so special. Miss you girlie!!!

Dianne...how is Santa Warren doing and your Baby Quill? Did you start baking yet?

Ok...chocolate is wearing off and I need my sofa and my heating blanket...will try to talk more tomorrow morning.

Biggggggggg Hugssssssss for everyone and you all have a wonderful evening.
Love Thea

This is the little appliqued Wall Hanging I made for my sister for her BD. My hubby really loves it and asked me to make one for his DM...soooooo more sewing in the future...lol

Ba

(((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))) Judy1 Sorry t hear of the loss!

Thea, love that wall hanging!

Laura, can't wait to see what you got.

Hi everyone - I'm well.
My buddy's pressie is in the US, and should arrive for Wed. Yaaaaaaaaay!

I'm anxiously waiting for mine, too! LOL

Hello to All !
What a wonderful Gift Crissy ! LOVE that rain gauge... Barb seeing Crissy's pics makes me want to snuggle up with a hot mug of cocoa.... What a wonderful Gift !
Betty - Love the idea of Kyle chauffering you around LOL.... I'll bet he'll be a good driver...
Deb... YAY on your news of better income and all.... hopefully the break you all have deserved for so long....
Judy ((HUGS)) Gal... you've had a tough year. But congrats on Jake... what a stellar athlete he is ! Maybe a scholarship in his future ?
Oh THEA ! It means the world to me what you wrote above.... and so glad you wore your shirt ! And that you loved the book... After reading Whirligig...I bought and read about 6 more Paul Fleischman books one after the other... but none of those referenced a main character losing a mother.... So I just found one on Amazon and ordered it... I'll keep you posted.... It's called "The Borning Room"... don't know how I missed it before when I was on my "Read all this author's books" kick. Seedfolks made me think of *THIS*...Betty's group... like this is her community garden and we all have our own little area and interact and take care of each other....

Lost my mom in 2004 and it seems I've been doing all I can do to be more like her too....so I completely empathize with that...(HUG)

We had the Model A Christmas party tonight... I won a door prize (candy!) and we did the Dirty Santa game again...

It was fun... but It's late and have to Work (ugh) tomorrow...

So night Night Ya'll !
Mary

Morning all, muffins for the taking, blueberry or carrot cake!! Lordy, although there is snow on the ground it is soo mild out, won't make the snowmobilers or skiers happy..

Judy so sorry to hear you've lost another loved one!

Trying desperately this mornimg to get the binding on a quilt so I can take it to work and hand sew..

Speaking of quilts, picked up mom's from the quilting church group in town..omg they did a fantastic job...will take a photo for you

Gab when I get to work!

Morning Betty. I am thinking about trying to go to bed to get some sleep.LOL Obviously the new sleeper that my GP gave me at DH's apptment on Mon is NOT working.

Tree is up and decorated!!! Whoooo hoooo!

BBL today after I take DH into Kingston for his C Scan and hopefully he will feel well enough for a haircut.

Make sure you all do something nice for yourselves today ladies!
Dianne

Ok camera is all charged ..
Betty sent
2 handmade hand towels
a beautifully scented candle
wall plaque "Its the most wonderful season of all"
not 1 pair of scissors but 4 pairs and boy do I need these.
dish towels with garden tools printed all over.
a santa ornament
a wonderful glass cube with lights inside and bow around the outside(I have always wanted one)
a thread catcher
and the cutest little stuffed snowman (little man is playing with them already)

Thank you Betty I just love all my goodies......

Isnt this cute.
It is the thread catcher.
It goes by the sewing machine like a little trash can.
And it is made from button fabric.

This is a desk top clock

And here is the glass box wiht lights inside. Love it........

Glad it got there safely Laura, was starting to fret!!!

I have the glass box sitting in a few areas of the house, look so pretty..guess you can stand it up but I have all mine laying down with bow on top...

Did directions for that scrap catcher a few years ago, thought perhaps you might have done a few was was leary of sending them..a sewer can always use scissors and sewing goodies..know they will be put to good use!

wow, got to tell you I got up extra early this morning and thought I'd be fighting for time to do the finished border for one of the quilts..watched a new method (for me) likely it's the way you do them and I'm so impressed...look at that 1 1/4 hrs to spare so have a few minutes for breakfast and gabbing..as I'm home and photo's are on this computer I shall post and respond to your posts when at work...how is that for being organized! lol Of course if you are some of those who cannot sleep, like Dianne and I, much can be accomplished before mid morning..shhh don't tell anyone I went to bed at 7:30pm

ok..arrived for supper Sunday at Greg and Melanie's, Mel was teaching Noah to do Christmas cookies...he had also made Kyle his birthday cake..nice warm feeling seeing them at work

While they baked, Grandma and her boys enjoyed a soaking..
felt so good..

Betty that hot tub looks so inviting. Yep do my best work before sunrise.

:aura, love those gifts you got from Betty! Very pretty, and the sewing items will come in so handy with all the sewing you do!

Morning everyone! Thanks for the coffee and muffins Betty. Can't wait to see the quilt.

Dianne, hope you have a good day with Santa Warren today!

Do my best work just after Norm leaves for work... Betty you look like you are REALLY enjoying the warmth!!
Wonderful pressies Laura. I have a thread catcher too and I just love it.
Sounds like your holiday is in full swing Mary - enjoy!!! I love Paul Fleishman too but have only read the Whirlygig book. I loved it.
Thea I'm not surprised Bernie wants a wall hanging for his Mom. It is a beautiful one. It gives me a sense of peace just to look at it.
Dianne, my prayers will be with you and Santa Warren today. Hope it is not too difficult for him.
Must get going today. We are having the boys for dinner so Mom and Dad can shop after work. Want to get some brownies made for them
Hope you all have a great day and I'm waving to all~~~~~~Judy, Bev, Susan, LK, Liz, Suse and everyone else!!!

This message was edited Dec 13, 2011 8:06 AM

Have a brownie for me Barb!

Brownies? For breakfast? I'm in!

Betty, that looks so nice and healing to be in that tub....move over!

Judy, big arm wraps....I will have a candle lit for you today and your cousin. It has been such a hard hard year for you.

Laura, such a beautiful bounty of gifts from Betty! Great treasures.

Suse, my son keeps getting in the pecans. He has never had them before....and with the dark chocolate on them, he is being such a sneak!

******News flash******* I mailed my Santa buddys package yesterday.....was told 2 to 3 days it would be there! Yipppeee!

OK, coffee....coffee...crawling....need it badly

Debbie

Hi...
Wowie, so nice to see the fantastic presents!! Laura awesome gifts from Betty...OMG have a thread catcher too, you will love it.

Thanks you for the Armwraps and candles! I too, will have a fire going today...Mossback is already on his journey.

Julia said Thanks, Liz!

Linda Kay, lol, I looked through magazine cover to cover...Just love this first mag, with all the famous birds, one of everyone's favorite bird of all time Big Bird!
Sure brings a smile to my face...ohh and of course the Tootsie roll Owl...Just delightful.

OMG, we are having a heatwave!! its like 47 today, cloudy though, 100 percent chance of rain...
Did I tell you we had a small flood, yikes the outside water, left on froze and burst, what a mess.

Mary, how fun playing the Santa game!

Barbara, what fun!! You and norm will enjoy having the boys for the day. Will you also work on a craft?? OMG, my DH craves brownies, when he wants them he writes on the Chauk board where my Brownie??, lol...You tell Norm hi from all of us...Big Happy smile, you'll see what I've been stamping in a couple of days.


Thea! your banner is just spectacular!!!

OK, got to make some tracks...

Susan, how you doing? Feeling better I hope.

Debbie, having a cup of coffee with ya!!

Waving to all, tummy is getting hungry but lunch not for another hour..lient dropped in and gave me 2 rolls of rockets..remember them..almost like a sweet tuttie fruity roll..I used to pretend they were pills when I was young..some on the sour side..lol

Working on sewing, as clients come in they see what I'm up to and ohh and ahh..makes me feel as though the girls will like them, if not clients said I've their address, no need to ship them, they will come and pick the quilts up..

Thea's wall hanging is spectacular, looks as though you could go grab a handful of the puffy snow. don't you wonder what we'll do in another few weeks? bored we'll be!

OMG Judy you always have a floor going on of some kind.

Yawning, headache city, think I'll put my head back and have a nap..

Hiya Judy - doing great thanks! My bronchitis is all gone!! That 2-day rest last week "kicked it" and I'm happy to have my energy back!!

hmmmmmmmm more Santa boxes are on their way..... wonder who my "buddy" is?!?!

think Susan you are teasing me, you said it was crossing the border just to lead me down the garden path..

Any news re employment, know how worried you were? Is Bob enjoying his job..bet he leave in the morning with a smile..

Noah excited about giving Kyle the cake he made..brotherly love (at least for today)

Mine should be delivered TOMORROW to my Santa buddy! Excited!

Nope Betty - no garden path in your future...... lol

More people are leaving the company....... My boss (Neil) is leaving Calgary to go back to the UK office - his wife has a job in the UK and doesn't want to live in Canada, away from her family. Neil will stay with the company though - His first day of work in the UK is Feb 1st. He says he'll work all of January with our office.
One engineer is going to another company and his last day is Friday - another engineer is going for interviews (this is on the QT within the company) - and my boss' boss is going to Montreal to the Head Office (don't know when that will happen however).
Our Controller's work visa from Paris is almost done, and HR hasn't gotten the paperwork done to renew it (our global Head Office is in Paris).
Last month one of our other fellows left to go to our office in the UK.
I think another engineer is "putting out feelers" about another job that will pay more $$

At this rate I'll be at the company the longest!!