Best,worse,what did I learn today? Chat with friends

LK - I haven't seen the movie... I just made a note to pick up the book at the library... then I'll watch the movie after I read it... Thank you for the recommendation !

Make sure you have a box of tissues...

Excellent recommendation from LK Mary.Loved the movie too.

Tackled the linen closet,laundry room and the large closet by the front door. iThat closet is so large I also use it to store cans and boxes of food. Sure feels good to have that organized.

Shirley what a wonderful, amazing gift you passed on to our Betty. She will treasure it as we all would. When one shares something from a person they love that loves gets to go forward...... I love that idea.

Judy today sounded ever so much better than yesterday. You are on a roll now.....lol

Didn't Crissy post that she was really busy at work and wouldn't be able to come visit us as much right now?

SO Debbie I will Dmai you Misty Meadows's regular street addy. And Mary I will tell Kathy about signing the back of the book and passing it on....we'll make sure that if there is someone on here that hasn't read it and wants to that Kathy will mail it to them. She's a great gal! She and her DH are Market Gardeners so are busy, busy all of the time.I will try and coax Kathy to find the time to visit us here.If there is no one here to pass it on to I am sure Kathy will pass it on to someone else or she will mail it back to you Mary.

Oooops pushed the wrong button. But I will just finish up by saying please take this time (and really not just the Christmas Season it should be all the time) to hug and tell those you love just that OFTEN.
Dianne

morning, called for possibole freezing rain but it must have missed my region..so hoping Dianne /Thea and Debbie that it moved passed you as well but ohhh can you ever feel the cold.

apologies, I must have been exhausted, after posting sat down for a few minutes, must have put my head back and slept till 12:30, then off to bed and just got up..first time I haven't been sewing at 4:30 in the morning.. just as well I did because Paul will be in today, first time in forever, Suzanne won't have time to go to the washroom and there I'll sit trying to look busy..have the candle boxes to paint black (8) but with clients in and out won't want to be painting..maybe I will, just set them aside when clients go from waiting rooom to conference room..there decided that.

Got to wonder about my car..sure hoping I don't smell burnt this morning..

Bet you have been waiting for the photo's right...

Here we go, talk about a big box

Then on to the pressies...still thrilled
Could almost hear "Tubby" saying sleep in, telling a joke and saying 'go enjoy, know ho1w you love the rustic look girl..celebrate the giving of Christmas!'

Love the aged wood..looks like barnboard but more character...

See the wine glasses in the florals, won't they look pretty lit up at night sitting on the lovely table runner.


Again Shirley, a hug is coming your way..I'M THRILLED with your gift of love, I'm all warm and toasty inside!

Just gorgeous Betty. Shirley you should be so proud of yourself. What a wonderful gift for arrangement you have. Sending you Christmas hugs and may God bless you.

Those are such beautiful treasures.....those are truly a gift from the heart.
Sure miss Tubby & his jokes, his smiles and his "gentle" lectures to me. Had such great words of wisdom at times.

Yes, don't check your clocks...I am up, and have been up since 4:30. Thinking of crawling ba ck under the electric blanket. Just couldn't sleep! heard a dog bark and was afraid DH or DS forgot to let the dog in from a break.....so needed to come down and make sure. Nope, she was stretched out on her bed in the kitchen snoozing. Of couse then she had to tell me she needed out....so here I sit.

Suse, where have you been? I might make us some grits for breakfast! Between that, myh tea and honey....I have breakfast with you daily!

Ok, now I have a cat ticked off. SO am going back up to bed. Izzy is inside and its quiet for a bit.

Debbie (travel safe Betty)

oh betty what a wonderful gift!

debbie got you beat 3 am so tired of looking at this sewing machine lol

Oh Liz, that is going to make for a long day for you too! I can't even do my craft projects as DH has to do the cutting. We have ran non-stop since last Thursday, and today is going to be another day of running.

If I am not on as frequent...don't worry. My computer crashed and I have to use my Moms OLD one....or Dh's laptop which is really hard (bad eyes). BUT can read if not respond to all.

Going to go have a chat with my electric blanket and see what can be done. lol

Debbie

lol i know been like this for two weeks trying to get projects finished,
then go to work 915-615 will be glad when this is all over geeez

Morning everyone! Coffee is ready!

Betty love those arrangements! They look very nice in your room!

Betty, sure hope your car is OK!

Here at work..

Boys are coming tonight to do their 3 candle holders so thought this morning I'd paint them black so that they are good and dry for craft night! Ended up doing 7 - keeping a bare one to send to Dianne!!

Still something smelling like burnt plastic..checking everything..did loose my old glasses the other day and know that I had them one when I put windshield washer in the tank, wondering if I lost them there and the plastic is melting..just a thought , not likely!

Liz, omg you are a glutten for punishment..that is a long day..will you be seeing grannie at Christmas..having Christmas at your house or off to in-laws?

Debbie, sure wish Santa could bring you an i-pad..I'll ask him and say 'pretty,pretty Santa, could you bring my friend an i-pad or laptop' hope he listens

The news this morning said green Christmas..although it's nice for everyone travelling it's not nice not having the snow fall, nothing prettier..

DID you know

SANTA IS A CANADIAN


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei3rTITyOhY

going to grannys xmas eve,
nope not doing it this year yaaaay

Good Morning!

Betty I'm so glad that you got the package. I've been sitting on pins and needles wondering if it would get there in time. I first was so thrilled when Santa Warren picked your name out of his hat for me. I knew right away what I was going to do. You did so much to bring to bring such joy into Tubby's life and mine, just as all of the rest of you have done. I'm thankful it got there okay. I know that Tubby would have wanted you to have these and think of him when you look at them. I can never tell you all enough how much joy you all brought into his life and the gleam in his eyes when he would visit with you all. He is smiling down on all of you and thanks you so very much. I''m going to share this little passage with you all and I know this is how he feels:

My Firsst Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wiipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me. I see the pain iside your heart,
But I am not so far away. We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones. You know I hold you dear,
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above,
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings or love He has for each of you,
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that teat.
Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

With Love, Tubby

I am now going to go get something done and I want to wish you all a bright day and will check back in later God Bless you all.

Shirley

WELL NOW I AM CRYING..

Shirley, you were Tubby's earthly angel..can't express with words what these boxes mean to me...

Good Morning!!

Oh Betty and Shirley...I am just misty eyes. What an incredible gift, It's Truly as if Tubby made that especially for you!
Yep, I bet he is smiling down at all of us, just a smiling away.

Betty, Had to laugh at your post, first can't believe, you actually waited, hahha. Well worth the wait....LOL, I told you the Red Nosed would be coming your way!
Now, I hope they are heading over to my pressie receiver.
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Thunder, again, I was all misty eyes to read about your listening to Elvis while waiting for Your Son!!I
Even better that you are feeling better!

OMG, Dianne, your message is sooo true, everyday reminders of Love and Armwraps! Santa Warren must be beaming with all the Love he sending through this Christmas Exchange...And, does he know what my favorite saying has been since I joined DG?
Keep Spreading the Love my friends, keep spreading the love!!

ho,ho,ho Mary!! Glad you let the witchypoo boss not get to you!! LOL, My goodness but the postal service in your area is sooo slow, but i am so smiling you received your card...Now if only our Canada friend would gets theirs, ROFLOL, hands on the hips, I am going crazy watching on the wait.
For sure I'll let you know about the book and While i'm running around I'm going to make a point to look for the right Angel book and The Bridges of Madison County Movie!

LOL, Deb and Liz, Whew...swiping hand across forehead, I am caught up with the projects!! Well, do have one more but I am hoping to finish by tomorrow!
Sigh, but then, I have stacks of clothes to put away, laundry to do...hahaha all the stuff that has not been getting done during the projects...Oh but what fun it is
to see all your wonderful projects. LOL and i have to get my DH to cut wood too, Breenie wants to make a candle holder for Grandma!

Barbara, sure hope the Doc appt is good!

Ok, I've got to make haste and get going, Shopping today!

Good morning Linda kay, Hope your having some coffee!

Pass the tissues please?
Shirley, that is so well put!

Oh my
Shirley, Tears are streaming down my face!

How Beautiful, a Gift from Heaven!
We love you too.

Tears in my coffee....but thats OK, good ones. That is so beautiful. I have a Christmas ornament with that on it from when my grandmother passed. All the grandkids got one.

I actually went back to sleep and got a few extra snoozes in.

Betty, that is so sweet your going to talk to Santa. But I would rather he help all the people in need...not complaining over trivial things like a computer. Tonight will be so nice with the boys doing their craft projects....take your pictures.

Oh Questions!!! What is the name of the crackle medium for the project? Did you get that in the paint area for craft paints? Couldn't find it.

DH is getting out of work early to go look at cars again, then possibly running me to a medical center nearby as I have to get fitted for an ankle and possibly knee brace. PT AJ said that if I don't...I might end up in an ankle cast soon. Ewwww! If he wasn't so dang cute I would push him in the pool.

Well, needing coffee....be back in a bit.

Happy tears here as well. OMG Shirley! What a fortunate woman you have been to have had Tubby in your life. He will always be a bright spot in mine. I planted the hibiscus in the fall and now I'm praying it will come up this spring.

Just got back from the MRCP scan. Thank heaven I'm not claustrophobic! It was a tight squeeze but it is done. I go talk with Dr about results next Wed. So I'm going to enjoy my Christmas knowing there won't be any surgery until after the new year.

Now I'm off to try to get some things done here. My grandson is coming to take me shopping this afternoon. I haven't been out of the house without Norm in months so I haven't shopped for him yet!!!!! Should be fun.

~~~Waving hello to all~~~

Debbie, Michaels or Hobby Lobby have crackle..any type will do..come in same size bottles as the acrylic paint. But, if you have a hardware store, you might pay a few more dollars but they may have pints of crackle for sale.
You will be more mobile if you get an ankle or knee brace..just till you gain strength.

hope this works ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcl2QzNU2IE&feature=share

MY grand daughter, finding Daddy home !!!

Glad to hear Barb that those tests are behind you and that you'll enjoy the Christmas season..any ideas what Santa will bring Norm? Is there anything other than good health that you are asking Santa for?

Laura...calling Laura??? been missing you. You ok. back not giving you problems?
You bought crackle for your door bench which by the way would love to see photo of..are the children excited?

OK Thunder...I'm crying again..so emotional all the things that have been happening..staff here are wondering what is up with me..always wiping tears...

Can't even imagine how you must be feeling..God Bless America

sorry Betty did not wish to make any one cry......big hugs coming your way.....Thank you.

Oh Thunder!!
Thank you,
Today is certainly a day of Tears, very happy ones.



Just checked my super sonic sleigh radar...Those deer have been busy!
They arrived in my Buddies area!!

Great Judy..I'll be watching for reindeers!

Thunder, all tears of joy and tears that pull the heartstrings...shows I have a heart..lol

I'm wiping my tears too!!! Norm and I watched it over and over. Please tell your son we are so proud of him and that we are so happy he is home safely. Merry Merry Christmas to you all Thunder and family........

Shirley - thank you for the poem from Tubby - such a beautiful reality thought........... He is truly one-of-a-kind (I say IS because of course he's still with us, in Heaven)

Thunder dear - I couldn't be happier for you, to have your sons in the US, at home!!
I'm at work, so will look at the link when I'm home.

Oh Judy!!! You little Elf you! Santa Warren loved his hat and the tree ornament you made is proudly hanging on the 6 ft Feather Tree in the bedroom. Can't remember if I told you or not but I put the 6' Feather Tree in the bederoom so Santa Warren can enjoy it when he is in there.And your card gal...... wow! I'm going to hang the card you made on the tree and will keep it with my very treasured Christmas ornaments. Ya know there are Christmas ornaments and then there are special Christmas ornaments - your 2 will obviously be in the very special box when I store them away. The Santa hat is delightful and after Santa Warren tried it on I put it on the tree. It looks fantastic there and covers up a huge hole that was there. Thank you, thank you you are so king and thoughtful. No pics though Judy so go ahead and post yours - I don't even know how to post a pic....lol

BB soon .Santa Warren decided to make his humdinger Sausage Rolls but of course you know who ends up doing it....... sure glad I love the end result.And I might add so do my hips.
Dianne

Merry Christmas everyone. I might not be back until after. I have 25 pounds of candy and bags and bags of stuffed animals ready to go.

Tony may take tomorrow off. I gave him the choice as the work on the new garden will be leading to maore income for him. I'm having a rough day today, pain-wise, so I'm letting him decide about tomorrow. Love our relationship. He will for sure be here Friday to help me get everything into my van, then he will have three days off. I will see him and the rest of his family on Christmas day when I do my rounds. I can't find one present I got for his daughter and wrapping may suffer a bit due to my shortcomings but I know it won't matter. I am truly blessed. ( I could tell nightmare stories about my family or origin and Christmases past but I prefer to hug a stuffed animal and keep doing what I can here.)

All in all, I'm having a great season. I've done enough that I can have a meltdown of sorts now and not add panic to whatever is going on mentally and physically. I dropped off a cup of candy and a stuffed animal for the young woman who runs the lcoal video store. She has a little girl and is pregnant. She was totally surprised and pleased. Yesterday I gave our local postman a huge grapefruit (and explaind proudly that it was from my garden - a tree I had planted). Also candy for his son and a little money with my thanks for his postal work. He was clearly touched. Not a lot of Christmas tips here though I think he was more touched by the fact of my expressing appreciation than he was by the fairly small amount of money. I also saw a couple of other friends and got nice hugs and greetings. Shed a few tears myself.

Wish I could be with each of you for hugs and sniffles.

hugs all around, katie

Loved that video Thunder, (sniff) Thanks for sharing that special moment!
Katie, Merry Christmas to you and all your friends and neighbors down that way!

Just typed out a long post, drats call came in, went to open a screen and lost my post.

highlights

Paul bought us a large array of coffee/tea/latte/cups etc. and keurig coffee machine for Christmas..he must have a tape recorder on in the office because Suzanne called me last night to say Zellers had them on sale and did I want to go halves on one..at lunch we were to go shopping for same..sooo, saved some $$$ there.

Everyone busy cooking and making goodies..Sharon just got back from Florida Dog Show and she's already into baking. Called and wanted Roger's microwave bread pudding recipe..now that she mentioned it I'm craving for some with icecream..

Now Dianne you say SantaWarren and you are making sausage rolls..never made them, usually buy at M & M's..are they easy to make? Ahhh Judy gave me a sneak preview of the pressie's she sent you..knew you both would be thrilled..I'm saddened that my box did not arrive..back this afternoon asking Canada Post for an update.

Katie, sounds as though you have everything under control with regards to your Christmas treat handouts..it will be great for those receiving and a nice way for you to participate in the Christmas spirit. You will feel wonderful seeing the smiles. It's not the amound of $$$ or what you buy for someone, it's that you took the time to think of them.
Will you be having Christmas dinner with Tony and his family ?

Barb, I was in awe as well seeing that gorgeous young man home for the holidays....praying that many more USA homes are feeling blessed with the return of their loved ones.

Lunch is calling!

many thousands came home from Iraq...................So there will be many many happy USA house holds for Christmas ^_^
even tho I won't actually have him here for Christmas, just to know he is home makes it all the better. I will see him just after the new year. he won't give me a date....the brat.. LOL he loves surprises....

knowing him he will creep in, in the middle of the night and scare the heck outta me !!!!

You just never know Thunder, maybe your biggest Christmas day pressie will be a family visit!! I could see that happening.

Hey Judy,

Santa is a Canadian and told me to forward this message for you,

http://magicsanta.ca/gateway.html?code=CX6HHZ

I can't remember if I posted this before but if I didn't I certainlly meant to and if I did bear with me but you will know how much the surprise LK sent Santa Warren and I. Not only did she send Santa dark chocolate she sent a Victorian Santa that she made. DH will go into a dark chocolate coma if I don't take charge of the candy .....lol. That also means perhaps more for me..... naw just watching how much he consumes in a day so he has room for meat and veggies.
The Santa is absolutely gorgeous - do you have a picture you can post LK of the Santa? I just don't do pictures but sure love to look at others. I am the one when someone goes on a trip that will sit through all 500 of the pics taken.I put Snata with the lovely sleigh ornament and the trees in the bedroom right by the Victoiran Feather Tree. They look absolutley stunning side by each. From the bottom of our hearts LK Thank You.

Susage rolls are so easy Betty it is almost shameful that something that tastes that good is so easy to make. We do 2 kinds some in Puff Pastry and the traditional Pigs in a Blanket in pie dough. Mary - here is another way you can use your new skills as a Pie Maker.lol

Need to help Santa Warren move chairs, he gets so uncomfortable staying in 1 position. I had to laugh earlier today DH sorta grumbled 'I hope they don't expect me to be Cupid Warren' - when I looked at him he had a smile on his face. When I asked him what was wrong with that he said he would look stupid as Cupid but could probably pull off the Easter Bunny. It is so goood to hear him talk about future days as he has not since we got his diagnosis.
BBL
Dianne
Dianne