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Let me explain about me having my tree up so soon.  What used to take me one day now takes me two.  So I decided to do my Christmas decorations in shifts.

I usually put my tree up Friday after Thanksgiving but since I will be busy visiting with my niece that day, I decided I had better start early and get it all done.  AND I haven't put up Christmas for the past two years.  I am enjoying it and so far the furkids just look at all of it. 

Hello everyone

Colin, my birthdate is December 14.

My tree and decorations won't be going up until at least the first week of December.  I am getting my carpets cleaned first.  Then the decorations out and up.  I won't be doing what I my mother used to do.  As a child growing up, Christmas was never up until the 15th of December.  I always had a birthday celebration without Christmas shadowing it.   Thank you Mom.

Larry, a house without a pet when there has always been one there does take some adjustment, different but the same as when the children leave home.

I am having a very quiet day at work today but must get back to it.

Have a great day everyone.

I have put up four pictures of the helicopter and the man walking on the wires in the Gallery if you would like to take a look!

Good Afternoon all,

Colin- I love the poems, they really touched me!

Marilyn- I hope they get everything done and fixed someday !

Etta Sue- Cool you got up close pics of a copter, and you have your tree up already? WOW.

JudyB- The Lord's timing is so cool    We sortof had the same thing happen except my hubby told his AA group and one of them loaned him enough to get at least part of the problem fixed. Way too cool.

Larry- great you got the CD's. I'm so sorry about Mr. Tiggers, I've been through it enough times.

Janet- Great you got your albums done. I still have to finish the scrapbook for Michael.

Pat- That link you put in so we could hear how Colin "tocks..." is so cool. It was music to my ears as I was stationed in Scotland for little over 2 yrs. I love the accent and the pipes.

If I've missed any one sorry!  Things here are just busy with Michael and my bum shoulder. I did manage to get a website started and got the church website updated. Other than that nothing new.

I'm thankful for so much that it would take too long to put into writing. My heart is just full to overflowing and all I can do is just keep praising God and Thanking Him.

I pray everyone has a Blessed Thanksgiving and a Blessed day!!!

Every Blessing to you all,
<><Jeannine

Etta Sue - I'm very glad I don't do that kind of work!  I assume he was doing it as an employee, not for a stunt.  Seems to me like there "must be a better way!"

That link almost sounds like Chris tocking. I love to listen to Chris. Margit has a German accent and she shound so cute too.

Did anyone take a photo today?

Etta Sue, those are so interesting to look at.  I wouldn't want their job~

What a great scripture on the left sidebar...

Pat, that's my second favorite verse - I really do thank God for my friends and loved ones.

I'll be in Georgia beginning tomorrow, so if I can, I'll use their computer to come here. If not, y'all have a good rest of the week.

Ruth Ann

     
    SQUELCH AND SQUIRT AND SQUIGGLE.
    DRIZZLE AND DRIP AND DRAIN -
   
    SUCH A LOT OF WATER
    COMES DOWN WITH THE RAIN

No sun in sight and cold rain continues to pour from the sky.  I have to go outside to clean the rabbits every day as Amanda is home so late from Victoria.  Now after 6 P.M. and must have a late class tonight.  I went out again early in the morning, as the rain was light, got there and started the feeding, etc.  Down came a cloudburst, soaking me and Misty.  She was able to hide under the hutches......

We have been lucky here in Mill Bay at this spot, there is good drainage and so far good water.  So many places are having to boil it, including my former home.  The mainland is also having terrible problems and Vanc. is boiling water in many areas.  My bother phoned the other night and plans on a trip to Arizona in a few days.  Lucky him.  But also lucky us,  this little spot is rather 'A Shelter In a Time of Storm' compared to other areas.

I understand how you feel, Larry.  Felt that way when Perkins (Amanda's cat) had to be put to sleep shortly after I moved into the suite.  There was such an emply feeling until Squeek came along.....sometimes another pet is the answer, when one feels ready.

Time to go and tend to a few things. 
Pleasant Evening/Day and God Bless.


Liz

Hmmm..........I thought I posted this morning, but seems I didn't. 

Good to read all the banter in here, Colin, you always give me a chuckle.


We say we are frittering away our time, and you say flittering.  Launguages are funny, huh? 

Colin, oil is my favorite to work with, as you have plenty of time to "footer" and correct things or make changes.  I enjoy painting landscapes and portraits.

Ruth Ann, have a lovely time while you are away.

JudyB, God is SO good, all the time!  Thanks for sharing about your blessing.

Our college boys are to be home tonight, can't wait to see them and collect some of those good hugs they always have for their Grams!  We will pick up both my Mom and Beth from the care home and take them to Hugoton for Thanksgiving with daughter Diane and family.  If they get too tired, someone will drive them back home, as it's only 30 miles.

I made and baked my pie crusts this afternoon, will make the fillings probably Thursday morning at Diane's.  I'm planning to make one lemon and one chocolate.  We already have a pumpkin pie in the freezer.  We are taking a turkey and the fryer set-up, and also a ham.  I really doubt anyone will go hungry.

Darrel is talking to his brother, they hadn't called in a long time.  Darrel tried about 8 times and couldn't get Don, maybe he has a new number or something.  We were beginning to think they had moved, or gone on a very long trip!

I'm off to see those helicopter and wire walker photos!

Well, it's time to say goodby for a few days.  We leave very early tomorrow morning, so it's early to bed tonight.  God willing, we'll be back by Monday evening.

It is late and John has already gone to bed. We have a doberman called Dana.  Everynight she checks up on all the girls and then into the bedroom with us.  If John goes to bed first then when she goes up with me she does the rounds of the girls then jumps up on the bed to ake sure John is ok.  Last night it was a rather unusual wake up as He was already asleep.

ust go, I am tired tonight.

Love and {{{{{{hugs}}}}}} to all
Judy

Good morning everyone.  I got up fairly early as have a bit of a sinus headache and laying down seems to make it feel worse.  It is nothing serious and the allergy medicine I take each day usually takes care of it.

Colin, you are a trip.  I was reading your bathroom poem and your punch line really got me. 

We had a 2 hour choir practice last night.  It is usually only 90 minutes but we had started 30 minutes early since there were no other activities at the church last evening.  We had a good practice as we are working on music for the special Thanksgiving service tonight, music for Sunday and our Christmas music. 

Al, have a safe and wonderful trip over the holiday.

JudyB, God does provide when we seek his help.  I have seen many evidences of that the last 4 or 5 months. 

Janet, It sounds like your car will be full of food.  Hope Beth, your mother and your entire family have a great gathering. I am sure your grandsons will be equally glad to get some hugs from you.  I know that was the case with my grandmother.

Liz, are you keeping your oars polished.  It sounds like you may need them. 

Ruth Ann, we are suppose to have beautiful weather here in the Atlanta area for the next several days and it is to be warmer in the 60s and 70s.

Jeannine, I see you must be the webmaster for your church.  That can be a big job.  I did that for our church for probably 5 years and just gave it up a few weeks ago.

Etta Sue, you are an early bird with your Christmas tree.  I don't think we will be putting one up this year as don't know where we would put it.  We used to have a nice spot for it but the big screen TV takes up that space now.  We also don't know whether our son and his wife will be here at Christmas.  I am sure our daughter will be here.  Our family is go small that we don't have big celebrations but have tried to maintain some Christmas traditions.  We will be attending a couple of Christmas dinners with our church and Senior Centers.

Marilyn, don't you just hate having to change your e-mail addresses.  I have registered on a lot of different sites and had several different ISPs over time and can get confused about what e-mail address I had used at the time.

I expect we will have a pretty quiet day today.  This evening Pat and I are going to the special Thanksgiving service, where I will be singing in the combined choir.  Hope everyone will have a blessed day.

Hi everyone....I am still trying to introduce myself to you all! As they say over here..Irelands rears them!   

Hi Larry...hope your headache clears up. The toilet brush really got to me as well!

Hi Janet... I like oils but the fumes keep overcoming me so I do not use them. I have done a lot of watercolours but they do not suit my stile of painting as I like to "footer"! I love doing the sky in them right enough. I was not sure about arcrilycs but deciced to give them ago. I do enjoy painting in this medium now but have to work fast sometimes to get the colours blended in as they dry out quickly.
Arcrilycs are great for craft work as I paint slates; bottles; shovels etc. Take care

Hello to everone else and I hope you all have a blessed day.

God bless

Good Morning. Colin I love your poetry and you painting. Your posts are at time so funny.

Larry I pray your sinus headache goes aways quickly.

Janet I pray you will have a great time with your family for Thanksgiving.

Etta Sue you can come help me with my decorations. Just kidding.

Liz so nice to hear from  you again.

Judy did you get my email?

Got to get  ready to go workout now.

TTYL

Colin ~ Do you realize that your paintings are poetrys and your poetrys are paintings? Keep it up!

Thanks to all who have viewed my Helicopter and Man Walking on Wires photos.  I have been told that before the helicopter a man would ride a gondola and zip along under the wires.  Then they put the spacers between the wires and they couldn't get past the spacers in the gondola.  But the spacers keep the wires from wrapping around each other in wind storms.  I would love to know how high that man was the other day.  All I know is when black birds are on the tower they look like specks from my yard.  Noisy specks! 

Euchre was fun yesterday and best of all the host was doing great.  She found out early last spring that she had a cancerous tumor and has gone through chemo and now radiation.  She tires easily but looks oh so good!  And the tumor is gone!  God is good! 

Now today is dusting and sweeping and making a salad for tomorrow!

  Good Morning all!

I hae been very busy trying to get the kids caught up with their schooling (too many moms days off!)  Just glad to have some time to read and post. 

The kids and I put up our tree on Monday.  They do all but the lights.  They had a lot of fun, and so did I. 

Have enjoyed all the posts as of late and especially the poems by Colin. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and doesn't eat too much

I myself am very thankful that through this trying year, Terry is still with us.  Today makes 1 year since his sickness started and we still don't know what it is.  But God is faithful and true to his word that He wont put on us more than we can bear.

Love all of you,
Samantha

Colin I do love that last poem  It so correctly describes how we feel at times.

Marilyn Yes I did get your email.  The proble is I a not sure of how long customs would hold it.  David (our CA cousin) sent Pat and I some product in September and it is still to arrive.  He continues to try and track it, but the hang up appears to be customs.  I think what is needed is an agricultural slip of some kind.  

Melaura has gone to Earlton for the balance of the week.  That is 2 hours or so north of us.  She will be home on Friday.  She will catch her work up quickly, so that is not a concern at this time.

We will not be putting our decorations up till mid December,  It seems too early to me and as we cut a real tree it would be bare of needles if it were put up too early.

Have a good day everyone, and may all God's blessings be yours.

Good Morning Everyone...

Just thought I'd come in here while it's still morning and greet you all.

Colin, love your poems...  the humorous ones and the last one.  You are such a great addition to the site.

I have some things I must get done so I will love ya and leave ya for this little visit.

Hi JudyB...Hope you are having a good day. Glad you like the poem. We put up an artificial tree which is eight foot tall. My son Steven got it free when he was working in B&Q. They were closing their store to move to a new one. It takes me all day building it up and then I put the lights on it. I start at the top and make myself dizzy walking around it until I get to the bottom! Marlene puts on the rest of the decorations. We ordered our turkey yesterday for Christmas...God bless

Hi Babycakes/ Samantha....Lovely to meet you and so glad you like my poems. God bless

Hi Etta Sue...Great photos. You drive on the right and you are right and we drive on the left and are right only left which is right over here. I know a woman who was learning to drive  and she was told to let the clutch out...So she opened the car door... That is really nice what you said about my poems and paintings. God bless.

Hi Marilyn...Sooo glad you like my poems and paintings.One day I was painting and Marlene set a cup of tea in front of me. Yes you guessed...I plonked the paintbrush into it without thinking! What do you mean I do not look like my wedding photos? Are you saying I am better looking now? Answer...I think my garden scene is better to look at so that is why it is there!     God bless

The weather is so cold here at the moment. I remember this summer on a really lovely day I took a car door down with me to the beach. When it got too hot..I was able to screw down the window to cool off!!....   

I am away to take my tablets!.....God bless

Sorry Pat...I did not mean to overlook you. Hope you are keeping well..God bless

Hi Colin...

Just off to make my lunch now.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~jimdandy/specials/dearfriends/dearfriends.htm
I forgot how to do a "Click Here" so just click on the link

Hi Marilyn...That is really lovely. Brilliant link...God bless

Imagine with me back to the year 1746. A ship is docking on the coast of West Africa. Its purpose is to snatch unsuspecting people and sell them as slaves in the far off countries. The captain of this ship is known far and wide for his debauchery, vulgarity and blasphemy.

But one day in 1748, while reading the book "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis, our captain comes face to face with his sin and turns his life over to Jesus, the Savior of sinners.

Our captain is John Newton. After his conversion and dedication to Christ, he became a pastor and hymn writer.

His most famous of hymns, "Amazing Grace", is a testimonial of his conversion to Christ.

From:  http://schfrs.crosswinds.net/hymns/amazing.htm

Hi Pat....I just had to put this in when I read your post. God bless