Best/ worse/ ? did you learn today #68 visit with friends...

Moving us over on this cold day...tomorrow is a day of remembrance...prayers for all who gave their lives and for those who fought so valiently for our freedom both my side and your side of the border....

We came from here...

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/920182/

Amen to that Betty. God Bless all of our soldiers!
LK

I made it here so hopefully won't get too lost. The ribbon they gave us all at the Gym today says it all...Freedom Isn't Free.......and prayers for all of those who gave so much so that we could be...............

Isn't that a lovely way of putting it..I also have a lovely poem but I'll post in the morning...best we not forget...

Betty, it was actually that as far as I know no one told me they would be late today. Their mom was in a big hurry Friday and their dad is not good at letting me know what’s going on. So when they didn’t show up by 6:30 I called their mother, when she didn’t answer I called their dad and found out they’d be here about 7:40 (they got here at 7:55, right after I’d gotten Sage up).

I regularly get the kids off and go back to bed. It’s really hard for me to get to bed early, so I usually need more sleep. Though I do admit that sleeping will hopefully help my throat; I think I need some cough syrup. Gargling salt water is supposed to help, but I’ve never had much luck with it, might try it anyways in a little while.

I don’t have any other symptoms of getting sick, I don’t think it’s my allergies, though it could be with all the rain and non-freezing weather we’ve had, and at this point I don’t think it’s from smoking too much Sunday night when we celebrated DH’s birthday; so I have no clue.

Thanks for the good wishes.

Here the kids have the day off. I think teachers might fall under government employees; I know they are guarantied a certain number of days off and that makes more sense than a day where no parents have off. We have a lot of governmental employees, being the state capital, and the next biggest “industry” is secondary schooling, employees and students; we have three colleges in the Olympia area. So, a lot of people have the day off.

But then, as sad as it is, how many adults go to services these days?

Laura hope you are feeling somewhat better...lucky you didn't go back to bed and stay in your jammies! Ahhh smoking could do that to your throat..oops..posted on wrong thread..must go get it..lol

Mom's bringing my cough syrup

A few more posted on the old link...lol...I wasn't the only one...

Crissy wrote:

It's weird, half the businesses are closed and all the schools are out today. Government and banks are closed tomorrow.

Betty I think I broke something for you. Yesterday I was trying to get to the new jug of milk and knocked the jar of spaghetti sauce onto the tile floor and yup, it broke. Not much left in the jar so that was a good thing.

I think that's a good idea about your decision on the Dr Betty. You've got to get that looked at.

Then:
Gardengirl1204
Richmond, VA
(Zone 7a)

November 10, 2008
6:33 PM

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Betty, a 'jelly roll' is a roll of 2 1/2" x 45" strips of fabric that are "rolled" up. I have to tell you the name is perfect because some of the fabrics look "delicious"! Moda makes the most beautiful ones. Anyway, you can find lots of patterns that use these jelly rolls online.

Here's a picture of some...

Click the image for an enlarged view.

Then our Olympia Laura zhinu:
(Laura) Olympia, WA
(Zone 8a)

November 10, 2008
6:43 PM

Post #5775411

I don't think that's the Jelly Roll, Jelly Roll Morton, was named after ;o)

Now we've got me...and then all caught up..
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)

November 10, 2008
8:24 PM

Post #5775748



Jeannine how did your camping trip go over the weekend? Did you freeze...sure bet you missed Murphy and Sailor?

I've never seen advertised or sold what you call a jelly role..now they are just pieces that co-ordinate right and you sew them in strips????? or are they pre-sewn into yardage? Am certainly interested..will have to investigate more but you can give me more into can't you..lol

OMG it is soooo cold, of course the girls here today must have turned the heat down..it's freezing in here! Turned on the fireplace, upped the furnace, have the chinese I picked up for supper in micro and now going to turn the tub on..guess you all know what's coming next...

Mom said thanks to all of you who prayed for her..did appreciate it...

I won't tell you what happened today with regards to her doctors' appt. or you'll be as mad as I am...can you guess?

Quite the post I just pasted...brought us all back together...lol

Laura you might need more than cough syrop...pennicilin or the like will nip it in the bud...

I know I am organized as best I can be in the studio..just went in to check for blackboard messages...girls often leave me notes...but none..

Did find the following though..

Plastic bins for storage - organizing

I might be deathly allergic to penicillin, and I don't like taking antibiotics if I can help it, but if it hangs around to Wed. I'll go to the doctor.

then these boxes for magazines/craft books..

Will certainly help but lordy where will I put this stuff..everyone keep bringing things here, their 2nd home, house always open for them to use but what to do, what to do...

Mike drilled more holes in the glass blocks for me, must pick up another 4..just incase...

Saw a nice Christmas arrangement done in them..the drilled hole is the size of our looney or tooney, snow, mini decorating bulbs put inside, 2nd glass block slightly smaller glued to the top of the first block, both have the lights inserted...then on the top block a beautiful arrangement...bet it would look so pretty lit us..but I'm not about to pay $89.99....

Guess another night I can look around to see where these storage bins can go..not in laundry room, not in woodworking room and have no clue to where in the craft room...hmmmm guess they thought I needed them..soon have to put shelves up across the entire craft room, now wouldn't that be a mess...

good girl..I'm also allergic to it..although I always could take it before, then one time I took it, throat swelled, couldn't swallow, no feeling in my arms/legs so Dr. said just as a precaution avoid it..don't wear a bracelet or anything but guess perhaps I should..

Well I truly am off for my bath..

Night Night!! Well I'm watching a lot of severe weather track up this way and praying it fizzles before it gets here. We're a little cold for tornados but you never know. No severe weather is on any of the local channels. I'm going to watch Fox News at 9. I'm allergic to Sulfa Drugs, which is used in almost everything, and I don't wear a bracelet either. Never thought about it until I went in and had my appendectomy, if I was unconscious for some reason I couldn't tell them, which means they would probably give it to me, not good!

I have a question that has nothing to do with this, but I have to ask. Those women at my work are brutal and I feel like they're using me as their laughing stock. One of the women, who I like really well, came up to me this afternoon with a list of things to draw on a piece of paper using the hand that you don't normally use, that would be my left. All but one participated and I drew the sun, a tree, a bird, a snake, a path, a mountain, a flower, and a butterfly. After I was done she told me to fold the paper in half, then in half again. She grabbed it out of my hand and literally yelled, "Christine you're messed up! Look what you drew!!" My mindset was to draw this cute little place with a friendly snake and a path that led from this cute area under the tree to the snow in the mountains, kinda like The Yellow Brick Road of sorts. The sun was in the upper left, the tree was in the middle, bird in the tree, snake to the lower right on the "ground," butterfly was in the air just to the left above the tree, the flower was on the left side of the tree on the "ground," and the path was to the right of the tree between the tree and snake leading up to the mountain in the upper right corner. I put a jagged line across the mountain to represent a snow line 3/4 up. She said this means that I'm not spiritual because the jagged line crossed the spirit out. HHUUUUUUU????? The lady who didn't participate said, "Christine, you have the devil living inside of you!! Your path leads right to the devil!!" At this point I'm thinking this is a complete set up. Then the gal who gave me the thing took it to everyone one by one and showed them how un-spiritual I am because the path led to the mountain which has been tainted by Satan, then brought it back and said, "I'm going to send all of these to this lady who analyzes them and will explain what all of this means." Then they wonder why I won't befriend them. Is this odd to anyone other than me? Remember I just got slandered and harassed not a month ago about being a drunk when I hardly ever drink.

Crissy, I'm sorry that you have to deal with that at work. I remember a thread a while back where someone who had allergies had people organise lunches and bring in food that they knew she was allergic to. I really can't believe how rude and hurtful some people can be. The other thing that I'm thinking right now is that if any of them were all that spiritual, they should be kinder and more considerate of others. It's taken me a while to get to this place but I've come to realize that I'm a pretty nice person who honestly tries to do what is right. If other people feel the need to put me down then it's really their problem, not mine. It can still be frustrating but it does help to give things perspective. At the end of the day, I get to be with people I like (my family and myself), but they're stuck with themselves. Well, I guess since I'm a stay at home mom I get to be with my family and me all day but I hope you get what I mean. I used to always try to fit in but I've found that I'm much happier now that I'm no longer seeking the approval of people who really don't care much about me anyway. Anyway, that drawing thing sounds a little weird, I think you put it well "HHUUUUUUU?????" It reminds me of an episode of Arthur where they take a personality quiz in this magazine. A couple of the characters think they're not likeable so they try to change but it just messes everything up.

Betty, I hope your mom recovers well. I agree that she needs to stop stressing about Muriel's dog. I keep forgetting and I can never find what I want in previous threads, I think it's Kyle who's in cadets? Anyway, I was in sea cadets in my teen years. It was a great experience. I was able to do some really cool things through cadets. I always enjoy hearing about him.

I know there was more that I wanted to post but it will have to wait till later. Oh - my 'party' was awesome. I made squash soup, caesar salad and lasagne and homemade bread. For my cake I made a chocolate mousse cake topped with chocolate whipped cream and then regular whipped cream and strawberries as the accents. It was my first time making it and it was heavenly. It was so nice having some of my friends over too. Adult company is always very much appreciated. Now we just need a way for all of us DG friends to get together. After dinner I got to open presents/cards. Sonora gave me a mug that she had bought at a yardsale. It has a picture of a cheetah on it and it says "All I want is a long term meaningful relationship..." I'm not sure exactly what that's supposed to mean and I don't think she does either. Of course, Ian figured that he needed to give me something too so he found a watergun in his room and gave it to me, then proceeded to take it back and 'shoot' all of our guests - thank goodness there was no water in it. Keith 'bought' me a couple of baby carriers that I had wanted to try out which means that I bought them and wrapped them and let him know they were for my birthday. Man, typing this out it sounds like I'm a control freak - just for my birthday though - lol.

Well I better be getting to bed. I want to go to the Remembrance Day service tomorrow. I used to always think of vetrans as being really old but in reality there are many young people still giving their lives for the freedom of others. It's so easy to take all that we have for granted.

Head down low, in remembrance of all who gave their lives, for those who fought for the freedom I so enjoy...join me please at 11:00 so we can share a minute of silence together....


Early morning here, Crissy I'd give my response but Gillian said it so WELL and to the point that I couldn't answer any better...I've learned a lot also since I no longer seek the approval of everyone...

For example, as Recreation Co-Ordinator I'd work months on an event..there might be 300-400 people in attendance all enjoying themselves and yet one or two would complain..did I focus on the 300-400 hundred, nope, what mattered were these few..made myself ill..so now, I do the best I can and you cannot ask for more than that..there will always be cruel people who come across your path...treat them with respect and kindness, they might see the err in their ways, if not you've proven yourself to be a real 'lady'!

Gillian, birthdays are important, know they are to me...YOU my dear are not a control freak AND you truly are a kind young soul..if you don't believe me ask Carol...

Yes, Kyle did join the cadets has has been enjoying participating in things I'm sure he'd not have a chance to otherwise...it's good for him..he likes structure...

He was so funny last night, I called him, said I wanted some info re his mom, said only answer my questions Kyle with a yes or a no so mom/dad don't know what it's about...

So I say to him...Kyle does mom have a new comforter and pillows for her bed? he said, grandma do you mean sheets and pillowcases? dah..

so I tell him, no Kyle, you know like the new bedcovers grandma bought for your and Noah's bed here at my place...yes or no comes I don't think so...

What color is the room Kyle...I go through 3 colors, he calls out...Dad, what color would you say your bedroom is?

OMG might as well has asked Melanie outright..anyway I think the 7 piece set I saw might do...

Next question was size and I know he'd not know that so there goes the not telling Greg..he probably wouldn't keep it a secret from Mel..oh well...

Time to get upstairs and curl my hair...still much to do, garbage day today! Any food in the fridge-out it goes!

Morning everyone. Hope you all have a wonderful day.
Betty, how is your Mother. Is she still in the hospital? And your Sisiter, how is she doing? Sending Prayers for all of you.
Stay warm, and be safe!
Linda Kay

Morning all,

Something my daddy taught me long time ago, I to was a people pleaser.

Kill them with Kindness. Smile, make them wonder what you are smiling about.

It's not so much I care what they think, cause I don't care what anyone thinks. It's just that they made such a big deal out of it, you know? So what if I am or am not spiritual, does that make a difference on how I get the job done? Of course not. I honestly don't think they did that to purposely hurt me, they were just shocked at what I drew, I've told them I'm not a very religious person, I believe in God and the Holy Ghost and Bible, I just don't go to church. If God wanted me in church he would have given me the patience and knowledge to put me there. I don't believe God will only look out for those who go to church, and to be honest I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not, like I said HHHUUUUUUUUUUUUU???

Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and input. It has helped me think it through and maybe I'm over reacting, who knows. Hopefully, unlike the drunk issue, it will be dropped today and when we all go to work tomorrow it will be forgotten about. I probably won't participate in anything that has to do with anyone anymore, it's very childish.

Very well said, I agree. Keep ya chin up :)

Crissy, I participated in something similar where you drew and then when folded it was completely different and interpreted as such..but it was just a lark...I'm so glad that you will let it go by the wayside...

Maybe they should have more work on hand to keep them busy..lol

Tia, must be an old addage because my grandmother said much the same thing...it does work...

Linda Kay, mom is doing ok..at home..BUT and the BUT is big is that after all that went on she did NOT go to the doctor's yesterday..here is her theory, if she goes and it's on record that she had a small stroke her health insurance to go to the USA would be tripple and it's already in the thousands for the 3 months and they may not insure her..she has a place in Clearwater and wants to go...sooooo crazy lady will continue just as she is.... shaking my head...

Sharon was just on msn..she isn't sleeping well, still a lot of back pain, was on her way to spend the day in bed...

Isn't getting older fun....

I DO NOT KNOW YOUR NAME
I do not know your name, but I know you died
I do not know from where you came, but I know you died


Your uniform, branch of service, it matters not to me
Whether Volunteer or Conscript, or how it came to be
That politicians failures, or some power-mad ambition
Brought you too soon to your death, in the name of any nation


You saw, you felt, you knew full well, as friend and foe were taken
By bloody death, that your life too, was forfeit and forsaken
Yet on you went and fought and died, in your close and private hell
For Mate or Pal or Regiment and memories never to tell


It was for each other, through shot and shell, the madness you endured
Side by side, through wound and pain, and comradeship assured
No family ties, or bloodline link, could match that bond of friend
Who shared the horror and kept on going, at last until the end


We cannot know, we were not there, it's beyond our comprehension
To know the toll that battle brings, of resolute intention
To carry on, day by day, for all you loved and hoped for
To live in peace a happy life, away from bloody war


For far too many, no long life ahead, free of struggle and pain and the gun
And we must remember the price that was paid, by each and every one
Regardless of views, opinions aside, no matter how each of us sees it
They were there and I cannot forget, even though I did not live it


I do not know your name, but I know you died
I do not know from where you came, but I know you died.

Kenny Martin
© 2003

God bless those who fight for our freedom and their families...

Gita, how remiss of me not to ask how Aina and Mark's wedding went? Did the weather co-operate? Looking forward to photo's

Betty and all!!!! Just had to share that the Lord anwered my prayers. My Fred called just a minite ago and all is well and said he would keep in touch better, In fact he is working for a preacher and is starting to see the light. Praise the Lord!!!!!! Thanks for all your prayers and support. Love you all. HUGS BEV

Oh Bev,
tears just hit my eyes! I am so happy your prayers have been Answered.
Thankful to God that Fred is in good hands.

Wonderful photo too.
Giant hugs offered.

Hi everyone will back later!

OMG Bev, you've brought tears to my eyes, can just imagine how heartwarming getting the call must be for you and for Scotty...to know your son is gaining strength both physically, mentally and now spiritually..miracles do happen..may his journey continue to bring you joy...what a day..bet you are singing and dancing around the house aren't you?

Betty,

Thank you so much for printing that verse above.

My Dad, who died when I was 5, was in WWII. Although he didn't die while in active duty, I truly believe all he saw during the war never left him. That it followed and haunted him, and contributed to his drinking and death. Our veterans deal with more wounds than what are apparent to the eye. Their wounds are in their soul....forever. Regardless of what war....what branch of the service, some wounds will never heal. They have given so much of their lives for us, all of us.

Bev, I don't know you, but I am so happy that you have answers from your son. Moms babies never truly grow up and leave...and we will always worry about them.

Debbie

Thanks Debbie and all. Yes, I still have tears in my eyes, not only for Fred but for wonderful friends like you all. I had 5 brothers in the service, Thank God they all came back but are all gone now. God bless all the vets. BEV

Betty,

What will happen if your Mom takes a stroke in the States? Won't her insurance go up anyway? Plus, she'll be far from home, not the best place to be. I know that if she's made her mind up nothing is going to make her change it, might as well argue with a stone, right?

Terri you got my mom peggy right..lol..
We'll see perhaps she'll decide to wait until after Christmas and go with StepFather Jim..

Debbie I'm made fun of, or rather some joke with me as I make regular treks into graveyards (usually sister Sharon is with me) look at the dates, read names and wonder why some are so unkept..seeing the dates which brings to memory wartime I spend time cleaning up their graves, thinking of how perhaps they've no longer families left to upkeep the graves...

As some of you know I've an uncle (NOT really) whose photo in an antique frame was discarded..I had refinishers touch up his cheek and neck as much was missing...I think how he must have fought for my freedom and how he left loved ones mourning who now were gone and he was being thrown away with trash after no-one wanted him at a garage sale..how tragic a finish..so he now adorns the side of my bed..think my boys really think he is an uncle..will have to ask them about his part in our heritage..maybe not, if something were to happen to me most likely he'd be trash...I often think that perhaps I was in another lifetime married to such a 'hero' thus my attachments to the dead soldiers...crazy aren't I?

Good Day to all!

Betty, Thank you for posting the poem.

One of the most prized possessions I own is the flag, from my father’s funeral.
I never really knew him, but I felt honored to receive his flag and for the fact that he served for our country. His flag is the only thing that I have along with a single photo of him, which I use to keep in the flag!

Good Bless all those who are continuing to fight for Freedom everywhere.
(later, I will post the photo of Jacob saluting his Coach and good friend now in the service)


Betty, I am sorry to hear Sharon is still in so much pain. Is this because of the morophine still wearing off?? And I do hope your mom sees that she must get some medical help.

How nice you received some organizing gifts!...LOL, I hope you find a place to store the items.

Today, is pretty quiet, but a lot of people are talking about what they will do outside the office when the time comes. LOL, I sure know what I am going to do. Mostly thoroughly clean each and every room in my house! That is on top of the list…LOL, my family will beg me to go back to work, as I am not going to be non-chalante about it either.

Anyway, Crissy…It just boggles my mind when people are so rude to judge you, with without really even knowing you. Even if they did, they shouldn’t be throwing stones… I hope they feel wonderful to GO to church and then turn around and be so mean and ugly to people. I say pay them no attention what so ever, they are going to make their decision however it benefits them. YOU know, who you are, how you pray, share your love of life…It is not even worth an explanation to them, let them take the drawing wherever they like and what difference does it make to someone else what you see as cute. Just Be yourself, We love you for being you…lol cute snakes and all.

Gillian, Your dinner and party sounds so wonderful. I am so glad you share your day with us…LOL, I don’t find you to be a control freak at all, You have always been loving and kind to us. Taking as much time for yourself to be with us here in the thread. You deserve to buy yourself birthday presents. That way you get what you want. Although, isn’t it sweet Sonora bought you a coffee mug, I think maybe she just liked the Cheetah. And so, sweet of Ian to give you a favorite toy, lol this way you could visit while he played. Jake once went into my jewelry box and gave me a ring of my own! LOL, I figured he just wanted me to wear that one.
Liz and I were trying to remember last year, isn’t your birthday when you were taken on that wonderful fishing trip?

Think it was Judy...and to make the day even more special caught the biggest fish right Gillian? Wonderful to have children giving and seeing what they feel you are in need of...so cute Judy, your own ring..lol

Judy,must be difficult for you at work this week, waiting to see if the axe will fall or rather when it will fall..too bad you couldn't make it last till Christmas...have you started any Christmas shopping..

Can't believe how much you all have to get done inbetween Thanksgiving and Christmas...it's really all one long family celebration..

Still thinking of you Bev and how you must be feeling this aft.

Thought you might enjoy!

I really like the message in this e-mail story. . . . .

Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you
don't and you may even decide you need one!

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.' Lucky was a real
character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they
would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky
would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, someone would
forget and something would come up missing.

Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the
treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys. Lucky always
stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys
stay in the box.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told
her she was going to die of this disease . . . in fact, she was just sure
it was fatal.

She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The
night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A
thought struck her . . . what would happen to Lucky? Although the
three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I
die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I
didn't want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of
her own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had
anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky
for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining
and miserable.

Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she
arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps
to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her
to nap. Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she
called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.

When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong.
She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon
gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was covered,
literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned! While she had
slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing
his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life. He had covered her
with his love.

Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again,
walking further and further together every day. It's been 12 years now and
Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky? He still steals treasures and stashes
them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

Remember . . . live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing
from God. And never forget . . . the people who make a difference in our
lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the
most awards. They are the ones that care for us.

If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live
simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God

Dear God, I pray for the cure of cancer. Amen

Thank you Betty. Fred is going to call back tonight and get his 2 half brothers phone numbers so can stay in touch that way too and going to borrow a car and come see me when he can. BEV

Won't that be wonderful, let's hope plans are made for Thanksgiving...

Anyone know how you group blast???? HELP

Sympathy???

Here I'm sitting gathering santa robe and sleeves, every once in awhile I put pressure on my left ear..am sure some of it has to do with heating and air ceiling motor which is directly over me...Paul sees me holding my ear..tells me to bring in wool tomorrow and knit or crochet myself an ear 'cover' as not to be in paint...imagine that! lol

I said you must be kidding, he says no, am sure that would help...men

cooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Laura #1 here!

goodness these threads run away like a speeding freight train!!

Thankyou for your thoughts and well wishes regarding my diagnosis. It seems easier now 'it' has a label for sure. Doin well on the meds and will continue them.
My goodness who was it that is gettig harassed at work??? Know how that feels but that is over the top!! Those people have a real problem for sure, certainly ot how jesus would behave and so we must look and see how much negativity is at work here and shake it off like a pair of old shoes. The least u have to do with them the better, sont show your upset, just come to us and share. I know how it is believe me! Its not easy.

That jelly bag is cute as! been to sick to really do much but so looking forward to getting back to my sewing.
No package yet seed, so sorry. :0( Not sure if u rememebr me telling you, my husband saved and bought me some clothes from the website in america? well we paid the girl the large sum of money plus $100 postage....months ago.... no package. Im so devestated.... all my clothes and money gone. I dont know what to think as i dont know this person as it was a friend of a friend type thing. was so lookong forward to it. never mind.

all the family are doing well. the odd cold and such but ok.
work is work. we had training last night so i did a 13 hour shift! im exhausted today......we had to do training for indigenous people (aboriginal ) awareness. no offense but what a waste of time. they used it as a political platform and whilst i wont go on, the staff are non too happy as it was compulsory.

Now betty, whats going on with you and your ear girl? How is your mom? im sorry that this has happened. its hard for her too and frightening i would think because she cannot process her thoughts and knows it.... thinking of u.

hi to gardengirl and to all... your all getting ready for xmas i see. i havnt done a thing! i have a little money but dont know how to spread it out.....im usually done by july but with being off work for so long wothout pay as u know, it quite difficult. any ideas?

well time to get ready for work... im trying to keep up with u gals but its hard! lol

so hugs across the waters to u all....

Waving Laura, jumping up and down..my goodness, much good news today...you are sounding better, even looking forward to Christmas...yes with not working it will make it difficult..I'm sure with all the talent you have you could make things which truly will be more appreciated..doesn't have to be money..

Here is a link Laura with a few ideas that don't cost a lot to make


http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/specialfeature/holiday_gifts_ms/

Yet another Laura..
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/homemade-christmas-gifts.html

There are just so many ideas that one can do which is within our budget...

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf849954.tip.html