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Good Morning Everyone,

Hope all who celebrate turkey day had a blessed day!

Colin~I love your poems, I always wanted to be able to write them but haven't been blessed with that talent.

To all the painters~ I can't paint a picture to save my life  :'(so I always enjoy what others can do.   However I can do pen and inks when I have the money to get the supplies, mostly do any art i can on the computer with PSCS, at least that way the cat's can't mess it up. Although, Fuzzy makes his presence known by trying to lay on the keyboard when I'm working on the computer.

It's very chilly here and frosty. I guess it's time to pull out the winter jacket.

Everyone have a blessed and God filled day!

<><Jeannine

PRINCE OF PEACE

Prince of peace is Jesus
Almighty God is He
The innocent Lamb that was slain

Suffering in agony for me
Crucified on the wood of the cross
Overcame the hold of the grave
To rise above the drifting clouds of the sky
The One who my soul did save

Forgiven now I am
Redeemed by His precious blood
Over me it has covered
My sins washed away in its flood

Come to the One who is calling
Accept His offer of grace
Now is the time to accept Him
And find in Him a resting place
Do it now for your soul's sake
And He will not turn away His face

Colin Moffett



Call back later...Gregory wants on the computer.
God bless

Hi everyone.  Just back from morning coffee at the Senior Center.  I guess most of the men must have thought we weren't getting together as we only had 6 show up this morning.  I then went to the grocery store for a few items.

Yesterday was a wonderful day for us as we went down and had Thanksgiving dinner with our daughter.  It was the best Thanksgiving with her we have probably ever had since she reached adulthood.  We had a delicious meal and then took her to Kroger's to get milk and  a few items, went by where she has started to attend church and plans to attend a Tuesday night Bible study (this is indeed one of God's miracles) and then back to her apartment.  We visited with her for about 90 minutes more.  This evening we are picking her up at 7:30 and she will spend the weekend with us. 

I am going to spend the day working on music for Calvin Cove (our church adult day-care center).  I am putting together CD's of several groups of songs that they have the words for but no background music for.  It is a fun project.  I am using several different software programs to accomplish what I want to do.

It is another beautiful day here in Georgia and is suppose to warm up to about 70 degrees this afternoon.

Guess I had better get to work.

Good Morning

Thank you Pat for  putting up my weather monitor It's a big one like I have on my website.

Judy B my pets are doing great, They love going for the walks but Happy would sure like to  be off leash. Bebe seems to be training well she sets her pace the same as mine and  heels when I tell her to heel, sit before we cross streets and even looks both ways now. Happy doesn't sit but looks both ways. He must have learned that when we lived in the desert and he was never bound by a fence or a leash. We have lots of cats around our place belonging top the neighbor and they watch them through the screen door by don't try to bust out and go after them. (which is a surprise to me) they just sit and watch even in the backyard where the cats are just the other side of the fence. It is funny to watch them looking at each other. TMI 

I have to take your Pkg to the post office this morning and fill out the customs sheet I couldn't do it on the computer, it kept telling me there were errors and that I hadn't done it right.

Not going to be a busy day today, I have a load of laundry to do and that is about it.

TTYL

Colin ~ I love the poem you made with Pat Scott's name.  I will see what I can do with 'With Love From Etta Sue' and put that on the inside of my Christmas cards.  Got to get my mind busy! 

JudyB ~ No more pets!  I think Inky left me two presents in the night...a solid one in the dining room and a wet one just outside the entrance to the liter box.  At least, I know she isn't stopped up.  They are a delight but I sometimes wonder what is going on? 

Yesterday was very different for a Thanksgiving day.  The little kids and the young men even went outside and played football in their shirt sleeves.  That hasn't happened on Thanksgiving for years.  And today is bright and sunny and is suppose to get to 62°F and it is now 49°.  I have a few more things to put up in the garage and also I need to put the cover over my a/c condenser outside..then I am set for winter!!  Need to get my red bows from the garage and put them on the deck for Christmas decorations.

It is absolutely lashing from the heavens here! Even the ducks have waterproof coats on! Houl yer tongue an' sey nithin!

Hi Ruth...Glad you like my poems. Classic?...mmmm!

Hi Judy McKenna.. My last boss was calied McKenna. How are you! It was a heartbreaking poem to write if we are talking about the one I think we are talking about. Take care.

Hi Jeannine...so glad you like my poems. How are you today? I would love to see you pens and inks. I can hardly draw my breath. I take a pencil up to bed each night and before I get in ...I use it to draw the curtains with! 

Hi Larry...the only way I will get 70 degrees today is if I sit in the oven or into the coal fire!  brrrrr. Hope you are keeping well.

Have any the rest of you trouble with typing? A lady was teaching me to type and she looked over my shoulder while I was working away. Oooo Colin!; she said; you have only made five mistakes today...now type the next word!   

Have to go now...some men with white coats have stopped with a van!

God bless

Hi Etta Sue....my dog was a Handyman. He did little odd jobs around the house.
Love your picture. I know you will do a gand job with your little poem.
Take care my friend..God bless

RADIO NORTH

This link will probably not work knowing me! This is one of our local radio stations and if any of you can listen in on a Sunday afternoon around 3:00pm British time or afterwards; I would love to give you a mention on it and get a gospel song played for you. Just let me know if you can listen in.

Click on Radio North above...it should work.

God bless

OH Colin you are just too      You keep my smilin' and that's a good thing. we all need to smile.

I watched the National Dog show yesterday after the Macy's parade. All wonderful dogs.  The poodle that got the best of show was really something to see, what a  hairdo. Then there was the Dustmop that was too cute. 

I can actually see Blue sky today it was brighter a little bit ago tho' Guess the sun is hiding again.

TTYL

Hi Marilyn...it is still rainging cats and dogs here..I just stepped into a poodle!   

Hi Colin!

Wow!  What a surprise to see that poem with all the red letters!  I'll keep that one in my archives for sure!  Thanks!


How are the rest of you today?

I saw this poem on the Cafe today and thought I'd share it with all you Americans:




Larry, that's wonderful news of your time spent with your daughter.  So happy to read that.

Glad that temperature "thingy" works now for you, Marilyn.    We'll have to get one for Colin so we can see if it's raining cats and dogs over there. 

Hahahahahaha

Colin, Even the poodles have frozen up here in the north.

You guys are sure laughing! I could hear you all the way in the other room.  I had to come see what you were all doing, and saw our Colin is up to his usual funniness. haha 

We have sunshine at the moment.  I guess it made it nice for all the people who were out shopping at 5 AM. 

Colin, I used to write some poetry.  You're making me think I want to have a go at it again.  Maybe the thought will pass.   I sure like your poetry.

Rob, if you find us here, welcome again.   I'll be looking for some of your pictures when you create your gallery.   There's lots of help here, so you can ask PAT anything.  She's the greatest helper.  We luv her.

Larry, I'm so glad you had such a nice dinner with your daughter.  I know it blessed you all.  When I read your post, I could just feel your happiness.

I'll go and tackle the vacuum cleaner.  My silly dogs aren't afraid of it.  The littliest one, Rocko, follows me around while I vacuum.  I'm always afraid his long tail will get caught.  Vacuuming is definitely a pack thing around here.

Nita

Hi Nita I did my vacuuming earlier, I put my  Christmas lights around my front door, my roof lights are still up from last year. I got my tree out of the box and open the tub with the decorations. However, I think I will stop here and take the dogs for their walks before the sun goes away again.

Larry I know you are so pleased with your daughter's changes. I will keep on praying for your family.

JudyB how many dogs do you have now? Do you have another Rottie? I think I remember you having a pup before Jake went to the Rainbow Bridge.

Thanksgiving was great with my DIL's family but now I really have to start watching my caloric intake, I have never been this heavy in my entire life. 178 is a far cry from my younger life. Of course I was underweight then and was always trying to gain weight. Someone at curves said it could be muscle weight that I have put on since starting Curves. All I know is that some has to come off. I may be tall enough to carry the weight but my knees can't. 

Marilyn

Hi Folks,

I have a fairly wild schedule for the next couple of days, then I'll be around to pester you on a regular basis.

Thanks to those whose have been to the gallery to look at the picts and comment, too.  We still have a few days of autumn colors left, but it's just about done.

Take a peek at the gallery to see just a bit of God's glory in autumn, in Colin's paintings, and lots more .

Some more if you care to click here.  http://mybcjazz.multiply.com/photos/album/31

In His Grip,
Kevin

Welcome to newcomer Rod

Colin:  I am so enjoying your poetry, especially the one for Pat using her name.  Liked your vivid description of a "Lashing from Heaven". 

Judy B:  Still having some health problems?  I hope you recover totally. 

We have been with youngest son & I brought a sewing machine to start DIL sewing.  Am not sure if she is interested at all so I just basically taught her how to care for the machine & such.  She wants to hem some curtains. 

Yes, Thanksgiving was wonderful with almost the entire family.  I just put aside my private sorrows concerning the family - it would sink me deep to dwell on the things not going right - and so thankful they are all friends and loving.  As the poem or writing previously said -" He knows".

Carol

I am really behind in here!  I did a wild and crazy thing---my grandsons wanted me to spend the night at their house so I could go shopping with them this morning at.........4:30AM.    And I did!!  Oh, my goodness, people are crazy!!  I was there, too, so guess that includes me!    Walmart was the absolute worst!  You literally could not get down the aisles, especially the center one where they had the electronic stuff.  TVs were going out the door like there would never be another one made, ever!!  And people were buying cartloads of DVD players, and as many as 10 digital cameras at once!!  Guess what Janet bought?  NOTHING.  I couldn't get out of that place soon enough!   Curtis managed to get the camera he wanted for his wife, but told me, "This is not fun."  And it wasn't!

Next, we went to Penney's, where we were each given a small snow globe, and I did buy a couple items there; then to Dunlaps, where we each received a gift of an angel bear, and I got a couple more things there.  Diane had to work, so we left and got back to Hugoton a little after 9, then the boys brought me home.  The things I do to spend time with those boys! 

We had a lovely day yesterday at Diane's.  Mom and Beth were ready to go home after dinner, so Mark and Darrel (Grandson and my husband) brought them back, then came back and we stayed until late last night, the guys watching football and the "girls" playing games.  I slept with Abby, but not much!    Then up at 4:00 AM, so I am fading fast!  And then.........my sister was here from central Kansas, so we took a roasted chicken and a ham to my younger sis's house and ate with them and my brother and SIL who drove up from Colorado.

I have read all the great posts, poetry, jokes, looked at some new photos, and now I think I will shut down and try to do better tomorrow in here---and also to NOT EAT much tomorrow!!   I feel more stuffed than the turkey!

God bless each of you.

This is a true poem and really happened except the bits where I might have used a little bit of artistic licence or maybe I didnt! My eyesight is not great! I went to the opticians one time to get my eyes tested and told him I was short sighted... and he took me outside and said..can you see the sun? I said...yes;of course. He replied...it is 93million miles away. How far do you want to see! 
Thank you for all your lovely comments and words of encouragement. I do appreciate them all.

Thank you Carol...have we met before?

Thanks Kevin...your photos are beautiful

Hi Nita...maybe we will write a poem together? You do one line and I will do the next.

Hi Judyb....powerful!

Hi Pat...glad you like your poem. Glad you are not from Checky so vackey or somewhere. I cant spell the proper name! We must get on at the same time some time. You know I dont need a weather thing...I just hang dulse out the window!

Right...I be of to bed I be. Goodnight and God bless

Well, here I am posting from Davis, California (about 20 miles west of Sacramento).  I preached here at Grace Valley Christian Center Wednesday evening on the unique subject of "Thanksgiving!"  It was received very well.  Then yesterday we were taken to two different houses for brunch and dinner.  Many others came to each place, and so we had good fellowship (and too much food).  Then today we've already been to another house to fellowship with still a different couple from the church here.  We've yet to go to another house this evening for dinner.  And so it will go all the way through Sunday - to various houses to enjoy the wonderful hospitality at so many of the member's houses, meet more of the people, and continue to eat too much!  It's a wonderful church of about 500 members who truly love our Lord.  I'll be preaching again Sunday morning and evening, then we'll be heading home on Monday - about 300 miles up the coast to McKinleyville.

By the way - I'm posting from our wonderful host's house.

I am listening to Yesterday's Favourites on Radio North 846 AM.  My, these are yesterday's favorites....songs I heard years ago.  Elvis right now.  Great listening for old country music.  Thanks Colin. 

I wrote two acrostics today...I will mull it over a day or two to see if one is suitable for a CHRISTmas card.

Question for Colin:  What is a hire shop?  I know to hire means to employ, as in "I hired a new helper today," but don't quite know what a hire shop might be.  So, more interesting discussion will follow, I'm sure!

It's fun to learn about each other's cultures, isn't it?  And at the end of it, we find out we are all very much alike. 

I just checked in for a few moments.  Marilyn we have a Doberman.  she is quite the girl.  we are looking forward to breeding her in April.

One of the pups slipped her leash today and got hit by a car.  It was Melaura's dog.  She is quite upset.  If you think about it remeber her in prayer.

We had a good evening tonight there was a Christmas Walk in downtown North Bay.  The Christian Radio station provided all the Christmaas music, and it was really something.  If any of you want to check out the "K" go to www.cjtk.com and enjoy.  There is a lot of music and Saturday afternoon is all request time.  They take requests by email as well.

It is late I need to get some sleep
NN and may God bless you with rest.

I realise the most of you are in bed as I type this. This is lonely for me when there is nobody about. I let out a guid gulder in the shoutbox to see if I could waken any of you up! 

Hi Janet...Some of the shops in the street are lower down and this one was just a little HIRE up!    No no! I jest!....probably not right just to call it a hire shop. We just stick names on things! They hired out bridal wear and formal suits. You go in...pick what you want for your wedding...pay the hire for it.. and after the big day is over...you return it all again. They also sold Bibles; CDs etc. Hope that is a little clearer to you Janet. What a wonderful active lady you are! God bless.

Hi Etta Sue...so glad you got tuned into radio. I tried it yesterday and it was not working. If I knew you were listening in on Sunday; I would get them to give you a mention. After 3:00pm British time if that is possible. Take care.

It is a cold morning in Northern Ireland but dry so far. I am listening to Radio Star. It is a far better station than Radio North..but is not on the web! They broadcast Irish Country music all day long as well as Country Gospel and Gospel programnes. Hope you all have a lovely day when you do eventually get up. God bless all.

RADIO NORTH

Good Morning Colin (and everyone else)!

It's frosty outside and if I had had a better sleep and wasn't so tired and grumpy, I'd be out getting some frost piccies.  But I was waiting for my granddaughter to get in and she didn't get in till 3:15 am!


"Hire shop" too, Janet is what we might call a "rental".

Colin and Pat........just before I went to sleep last night, the light went on, and I thought, "RENTAL!"  That's what he meant!  Duh    Well, I was a bit slow on that one, but I got there!  Thanks for the explanation.

Colin, I got the radio page, but was hurrying, and didn't take time to listen to the music.  How many hours difference are you from Central time in the USA?  (Questions!  Always with the questions!) 

Pat, sorry you aren't getting enough rest.  Maybe you need to have a little talk with Kathleen about this.  You do need your sleep.

I was going to go have coffee with my sisters, but when I called, Jeanie said Shirley had left 15 minutes ago, and she was getting ready to go to work.  So I will do my vacuuming instead, and maybe get my tree set up.  Now, I said MAYBE. 

It has turned colder here, and they are telling us December will arrive with a capital D....guess that means dig out those coats!

My coffee should be done by now, think I will go get a cup.  But some mornings, and most evenings, I drink tea! 

Good Morning, still pretty dark here this morning although it is almost 7 am. I will be going to Curves to get in my workout  after 8 sometime.

Today is a do nothing day but I am going to start another quilt, thisd one will be for my friend Deanna for whom I have been taking home from work lately. She asked me for a quilt so I will make one for her.

Good to  see you up and about Pat I do pray you are doing well.

Hi JudyB, Janet and Colin too.

TTYL

Hi Janet....I see your clock flashing 9:10am and my time is 3:10pm ..so I guess we are 6hrs apart. Why did I not think of rental too! 

You grumpy Pat? NEVER!

Hi Marilyn!

Hi everyone.  Our regular cafe was closed this morning so we had to go to McDonald's for coffee.  About 6 of the guys showed up this morning.  We are having a beautiful day again and it suppose to get up to 70 degrees again today.

I have a wedding to attend this afternoon for one of the ladies that sings in our church choir.  I will pick up the 90 year old couple, who no longer drive, so they can attend also as they were invited.  Following the wedding they are having a reception at "The Vines", which is a beautiful mansion not far from here that was converted into a restruarant and special events facility and surrounded by lovely gardens.  This evening we have something to attend with our daughter so it is going to be a busy day.  In between I want to watch a little college football as Georgia is playing Georgia Tech and Florida is playing Florida State and these are both rivalry games.

Marilyn, it is nice of you to make the quilt.

Janet, it sounds like you learned your lesson about getting into the shopping mob the day after Thanksgiving.  My good friend got up early and stood in line to get a sale item and I think he has decided it wasn't worth it.  However, sure you enjoyed the time with your grandsons and they with you.

Colin, as always I enjoyed your posts and your poetry.  Wish I could share some of our warmth over your way.

Al, it sounds like you are having a wonderful time, good preaching, and lots of food.  Hope you are enjoying every minute of it.

Carol, often we just have to look past those problems in family relationships for the sake of family unity.  If we individually can't do anything about the problem often the best we can do if look for the positives and not dwell on the negatives. 

I know I haven't addressed everyone here today but assure you I have read your postings and appreciate them.  I need to be moving on to some other things. 

I was going to post a really sad poem because I am so depressed.  The telephone bill came in...the electric bill came in...and even a duck came in with a bill! And to crown it all...the battery charger for my mobile phone has decided to pack it in. 
One day I told Marlene my car battery was flat and she asked could I not pump it up with the pump!   
I thought I would post a Christmas poem instead and try to get into the seasonal mood. One year Marlene started knitting me a sweater for Christmas. That was thirty years ago and she has just one sleeve done. She informed me it took three sheep to make a sweater and I replied....I did not even know sheep could knit! I must get out of this depressed mood. I will leave you with this little thought...

Blessed are those who sit on holly for they shall arise! 

God bless

Colin you are too much. You make me laugh when I need it. Thanks for being crazier than me.

Hope your mood lifts and is sunny and bright again like it is here.

God Bless!
<><Jeannine

PS: I love the scenery of Ireland and (shhhh) Scotland.