...dumping some in the tranny probably wouldn't be a bad idea either....
What Did You Do Today? What are you doing today?
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Worked like a mad woman the last two days.....seen a week's worth of clients. My back is in a knot, my feet hurt, and my massage therapist has no openings until after Christmas. Gonna do some planks and see if I can at least stretch that knot out a little bit.
Thankfully, work today and tomorrow looks to be on a slower pace, and I'll be finishing around 4:00 both days.
All my Christmas shopping is done, and I always feel happy and festive this time of year. I like to go out on last couple of days before Christmas.....not to shop, but to experience.....I've had some really nice conversations with the local merchants who set up in the mall this year. Some of their stories are really neat, and I always stop by and chat with the folks at Toys for Tots.
There is magic all around us, people.....you just have to be receptive.
Thankfully, work today and tomorrow looks to be on a slower pace, and I'll be finishing around 4:00 both days.
All my Christmas shopping is done, and I always feel happy and festive this time of year. I like to go out on last couple of days before Christmas.....not to shop, but to experience.....I've had some really nice conversations with the local merchants who set up in the mall this year. Some of their stories are really neat, and I always stop by and chat with the folks at Toys for Tots.
There is magic all around us, people.....you just have to be receptive.
(((Poor Sunny))) Do you have any tennis balls? If so, stick them in a sock and you can use that on your back. Tight muscles and a tennis ball massage. A simple solution for pain.
Kiddo has early dismissal today (very early - he'll be home within the hour) then no school until January 3rd.
Finished all shopping, except for my daughter (she is of an age where she prefers gift cards/cash, which is fine by me). I do have to wrap a few more things, but it'll get done.
Finished all shopping, except for my daughter (she is of an age where she prefers gift cards/cash, which is fine by me). I do have to wrap a few more things, but it'll get done.
I had to go out for groceries and stop a few other places. Looks possible we will be getting a Christmas Day blizzard, so wanted to get it out of the way today.
The kids put everything away for me and even cleaned up the house while I was gone. (I'm sure at Dad's not so subtle suggestion.
But much appreciated by me!)
So I have a few minutes to sit and catch up a bit!
The kids put everything away for me and even cleaned up the house while I was gone. (I'm sure at Dad's not so subtle suggestion.
But much appreciated by me!)So I have a few minutes to sit and catch up a bit!
I had to go out for groceries and stop a few other places. Looks possible we will be getting a Christmas Day blizzard, so wanted to get it out of the way today.
The kids put everything away for me and even cleaned up the house while I was gone. (I'm sure at Dad's not so subtle suggestion.
So I have a few minutes to sit and catch up a bit!
That, or maybe because Santa is watching! Either way, you win!
Merry Christmas to you and the family!
And to you and yours!That, or maybe because Santa is watching! Either way, you win!
Merry Christmas to you and the family!
Yesterday I boxed up all the presents for out of town family, addressed, and took them to the Post Office. There was no getting from the car to the sidewalk, as the parking spaces were sheer ice. I debated whether to try to take both boxes at once, or have to make two trips, and finally took both boxes. I had to shuffle down the middle of the street to the corner and then edge across the gutter until on dry pavement. My high school science teacher, rather a smart aleck, asked what was the name of that dance I was doing, and I said, "It's called I broke my ankle last winter and don't want to again!" He accepted that as a good name! A nice person held the door for me, which I could not have opened.
Then I went to the thrift store. My accomplishment last year was to repair and give 40 used books to eight children. My goal this year is 55 books to eleven children. One family adopted a child spending its first Christmas with them, and another family with two children has been participating more, so not only do I have more to do, I have less time to do it. Last year I worked up until we had to leave for Christmas Eve Service, 10 p.m., but this year as Christmas is on a Sunday we have to leave at 4:00 p.m. I was short on little kids' books. One boy is three and one is six. So I went to the thrift store and picked up several.
Today I went through the box of books I keep to give as gifts while listening to the end of a wonderful Christmas concert, two Charlie Brown specials, and other programs. I emailed the parents of kids I gave books to last year to make sure I don't give the same book to the same family. I set aside a number of books which were later volumes of series where the order makes some difference. I may become inspired to take a picture and maybe if I am missing certain books and someone here is missing others we could arrange a trade or something.
I was still short at least five books for two little girls of about eight years old, but I remembered at that age my favorite series was Tizz by Elisa Bialk, about a palomino pony, and I just happened to have some extra copies. Some volumes I picked up at various library sales over the years, and then bought a lot on eBay of ex-library copies from Missouri, so went through volume by volume. Some I had two copies of, and one I had three so both girls get that one. It was enough to put together five books apiece for all eleven children, but almost all sorting and comparing, very little in the way of cleaning and repairs, so I have a long grueling ordeal ahead yet, and no Christmas decorating done. It will have to be done when I can and that will just have to be good enough. If it proves too awful I will have to simply give it up and we wouldn't want that!
Then I went to the thrift store. My accomplishment last year was to repair and give 40 used books to eight children. My goal this year is 55 books to eleven children. One family adopted a child spending its first Christmas with them, and another family with two children has been participating more, so not only do I have more to do, I have less time to do it. Last year I worked up until we had to leave for Christmas Eve Service, 10 p.m., but this year as Christmas is on a Sunday we have to leave at 4:00 p.m. I was short on little kids' books. One boy is three and one is six. So I went to the thrift store and picked up several.
Today I went through the box of books I keep to give as gifts while listening to the end of a wonderful Christmas concert, two Charlie Brown specials, and other programs. I emailed the parents of kids I gave books to last year to make sure I don't give the same book to the same family. I set aside a number of books which were later volumes of series where the order makes some difference. I may become inspired to take a picture and maybe if I am missing certain books and someone here is missing others we could arrange a trade or something.
I was still short at least five books for two little girls of about eight years old, but I remembered at that age my favorite series was Tizz by Elisa Bialk, about a palomino pony, and I just happened to have some extra copies. Some volumes I picked up at various library sales over the years, and then bought a lot on eBay of ex-library copies from Missouri, so went through volume by volume. Some I had two copies of, and one I had three so both girls get that one. It was enough to put together five books apiece for all eleven children, but almost all sorting and comparing, very little in the way of cleaning and repairs, so I have a long grueling ordeal ahead yet, and no Christmas decorating done. It will have to be done when I can and that will just have to be good enough. If it proves too awful I will have to simply give it up and we wouldn't want that!
Took Brody Dog to the vet to be neutered.
Took SwiftMom to breakfast.
Ran some errands.
Had to return my rental car as my insurance allowance ran out today. And my car is still in the body shop because they are fighting with the insurance company on supplemental funds. It's been there for a month All for a minor ding that some d-bag put in my fender while the car was parked in the commuter rail lot. I wasn't there when it happened so I have no idea who did it. A**hat didn't even leave me a note apologizing or provide contact info. Just backed into it and left. Now I have to cover the deductible to get it fixed. People suck!
Took SwiftMom to breakfast.
Ran some errands.
Had to return my rental car as my insurance allowance ran out today. And my car is still in the body shop because they are fighting with the insurance company on supplemental funds. It's been there for a month
All for a minor ding that some d-bag put in my fender while the car was parked in the commuter rail lot. I wasn't there when it happened so I have no idea who did it. A**hat didn't even leave me a note apologizing or provide contact info. Just backed into it and left. Now I have to cover the deductible to get it fixed. People suck!
Sorry to hear that, Swiftdog! Hope you get your ride back soon. That Brody dog is sure one handsome fella! Good to see you posting again!
Got a stupid sinus thing going on, and my car still isn't fixed, but I have to get out of the house. Maybe a movie? Definitely a little food shopping--I want spicy, sinus-clearingly hot Asian chicken soup for dinner, so I need some bean sprouts and bamboo shoots, at least I have the rest of the veg and chicken.
I have the rest of the veg and chicken.
Hope it does the trick for you!Got a stupid sinus thing going on, and my car still isn't fixed, but I have to get out of the house. Maybe a movie? Definitely a little food shopping--I want spicy, sinus-clearingly hot Asian chicken soup for dinner, so I need some bean sprouts and bamboo shoots, at least
Me too! I have no patience for illness--lol
Replaced the spout in the shower/tub. Broke the first replacement spout and had to run to pick up another. Learned a valuable lesson... Never get anything that says "Universal." Changed the air filter in the heat pump. Changed the filter for the well pump. Added salt to the water softener. Looked for some tools in the garage and gave up after a half hour. And crushed the family in three games of 20 Questions.
Oh yeah... also got this T-shirt for Christmas. Everyone thought it was hilarious.
Oh yeah... also got this T-shirt for Christmas. Everyone thought it was hilarious.
...glad you didn't get your two errands confused.....Took Brody Dog to the vet to be neutered.
Took SwiftMom to breakfast.
Ran some errands.
Had to return my rental car as my insurance allowance ran out today. And my car is still in the body shop because they are fighting with the insurance company on supplemental funds. It's been there for a month
Worked on the next book (good), doing some paying work (meh), and with Grandma took our good ol' dog/friend on her final trip (bad, very bad). I posted about it in another section.
I've had better days.
I've had better days.
(((Grandpa and grandma)))
So sorry! Wishing peace for you and grandma. (((Grandpa and Grandma)))
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