So How Are You Today? How's it Going? What's Up?

Have you ever not bought a house you otherwise liked because of the color of the walls?

That would drive me crazy. I hate basic white, brown, and beige in decorating. Purple and red make me happy. A yellow kitchen is awesome. Bright colored front doors...pops of color all over the place. Beige makes me depressed.

I came back from the mall, library and getting my nails redone. Oh and donated books and...okay I confess I brought maybe thirty more home, tired but happy:D
 

Oh something else I did in the midst of holiday shopping. The mall dollar store. Callie came from a small high kill shelter. In fact his name was on the list when I put in the application. Scary looking as %$#& but this lady wants to adopt him. I give them a gift bag every year. Toys for dogs and cats. A few soft blankies or treats. Even if that pup or cat has another week of life, you made it more fun or comfortable.
 

Rahhh, I don't want to go nutty and wear a germ free mask. But I was in the mall yesterday and today it feels like a chest cold coming on. Pop some antibiotic and off I go, I've got work tonight.
 
maplebeez said:
One Michigan grandson supports MS & the other is a UM fan. When we were shopping in Traverse City they took me to a gift shop displaying a fan flag, they wanted, with Michigan State's logo & school colors on one side & University of Michigan's logo & colors on the other side & these words across both logos: "A House Divided."
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That's pretty funny maplebeez! I've seen the same thing with other states, too.
 
Carla said:
Did a little shopping today at the mall. Went to the Bath & Body shop picked up stuff for the girls. Did some shopping at a shopping center, bought some ear phones for the little one that will plug into her iPod. Getting there, almost done. Stores aren't at all crowded during the day.
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I love the things the have at the Bath and Body Shop. Always smells so good. Those earphones can be quite expensive now a days, can't they.
 
Marie5656 said:
Well, the day started OK. The guys working on the house are making good progress on the ramp outside. And they came in to start the tear down of the master bath, to replace the floor. Before I continue, I will add that I live in a manufactured home. Not top of the line construction going in. And it is 25 years old. Back to the story. They went to pull up the vanity, so they could also replace flooring underneath it. GLITCH ALERT--the cheaply made cabinet basically came apart. So, add to the list, buying a new vanity. **sigh**.
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Glad progress is being made Marie. There's always something that happens bad, though, there isn't there.
 
fureverywhere said:
Rahhh, I don't want to go nutty and wear a germ free mask. But I was in the mall yesterday and today it feels like a chest cold coming on. Pop some antibiotic and off I go, I've got work tonight.
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They wear those masks in other countries where the populations are really high; maybe one day we all will be wearing them here, too. I hope work goes well.
 
Been sleeping a lot and am going to go to sleep in not too long. Seems the best way to spend this season. Put up some pretty lights that make all kinds of patterns.

Got a new smart phone and spent a lot in getting a "deal". I guess that's how it goes sometimes. lol..:)
 
I finished my gift wrapping today except for a couple of last minute items. I save some boxes from year to year and still seem to have every size but what I need. I noticed Sears was actually selling boxes at the check out. You use to get one if you bought a shirt or a similar item. We are traveling with some of the gifts so I didn't bother with bows. I'm sure the grand kids aren't going to notice. I also made a pot roast in the crock pot which should be good for two nights with sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables and plenty of gravy. I'd say I had a fruitful day.
 
10 uninterrupted hours today with an active, delightful and too-smart-for-her-own-good 3-year-old. Today's activities included:

Breakfast at McDonald's

A morning Christmas parade

Lunch at McDonald's (hey, she gets to pick the meals and dammit, she likes McDonald's)

Two hours of Christmas crafts during which I only burned myself twice with a hot glue gun and only glued two fingers together with Super Glue. We did manage to produce three Christmas items of exceeding tackiness which I foisted off on her mother.

A rather twisted version of Sleeping Beauty which consisted of me laying on my back in the middle of the living room for several minutes, completely covered with a heavy wool carpet until she talked her grandfather into getting out of the recliner and crawling under the carpet to kiss me. I don't remember anything about Sleeping Beauty being dead under a carpet, but when I expressed my doubts, I was summarily informed that I.was.wrong (as usual). Hey, any day I don't have to pretend to be Elsa from Frozen is a good day.

An afternoon Christmas parade (yep, TWO Christmas parades today). I am pretty certain that I've seen every police and fire vehicle in Central Florida and 90% of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, baton twirlers and karate schools. The morning parade was heavy on political figures, beauty queens and dance schools. The afternoon parade specialized in Monster Trucks and Jesus. Oh, and one of the police departments now has a Lamborghini police car. Things are looking up, definitely. I'm delighted that the local miscreants are being chased in the manner in which they feel they are entitled.

I am exhausted, my fingers hurt and I had a WONDERFUL day. I'll rest when I'm dead.
 
jujube said:
10 uninterrupted hours today with an active, delightful and too-smart-for-her-own-good 3-year-old. Today's activities included:

Breakfast at McDonald's

A morning Christmas parade

Lunch at McDonald's (hey, she gets to pick the meals and dammit, she likes McDonald's)

Two hours of Christmas crafts during which I only burned myself twice with a hot glue gun and only glued two fingers together with Super Glue. We did manage to produce three Christmas items of exceeding tackiness which I foisted off on her mother.

A rather twisted version of Sleeping Beauty which consisted of me laying on my back in the middle of the living room for several minutes, completely covered with a heavy wool carpet until she talked her grandfather into getting out of the recliner and crawling under the carpet to kiss me. I don't remember anything about Sleeping Beauty being dead under a carpet, but when I expressed my doubts, I was summarily informed that I.was.wrong (as usual). Hey, any day I don't have to pretend to be Elsa from Frozen is a good day.

An afternoon Christmas parade (yep, TWO Christmas parades today). I am pretty certain that I've seen every police and fire vehicle in Central Florida and 90% of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, baton twirlers and karate schools. The morning parade was heavy on political figures, beauty queens and dance schools. The afternoon parade specialized in Monster Trucks and Jesus. Oh, and one of the police departments now has a Lamborghini police car. Things are looking up, definitely. I'm delighted that the local miscreants are being chased in the manner in which they feel they are entitled.

I am exhausted, my fingers hurt and I had a WONDERFUL day. I'll rest when I'm dead.
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Awesome!
 
I'm better now, but I almost got whacked by a semi-truck who pulled out in front of me. He had the red light, and I was only going about 25 mph. I was coming home with my new laptop, lol.

The poor driver was drinking, so we're praying for him. Hubby put new brakes on my Subaru ... last week.
 
Ruth n Jersey said:
I finished my gift wrapping today except for a couple of last minute items. I save some boxes from year to year and still seem to have every size but what I need. I noticed Sears was actually selling boxes at the check out. You use to get one if you bought a shirt or a similar item. We are traveling with some of the gifts so I didn't bother with bows. I'm sure the grand kids aren't going to notice. I also made a pot roast in the crock pot which should be good for two nights with sides of mashed potatoes and vegetables and plenty of gravy. I'd say I had a fruitful day.
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That's nice you got your wrapping done. Everything costs money now a days regarding the boxes at the check out. I bet the pot roast will be good as it was cooked in the slow cooker. Glad you had a productive day Ruth!
 
Pookie said:
I'm better now, but I almost got whacked by a semi-truck who pulled out in front of me. He had the red light, and I was only going about 25 mph. I was coming home with my new laptop, lol.

The poor driver was drinking, so we're praying for him. Hubby put new brakes on my Subaru ... last week.
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That's scary. I worry about being hit by people driving under the influenced because I was almost hit head on by one years ago. Glad you are okay.
 
I seem to have caught a bug, something that happens about once a decade or more. Annoying, but better now than at Xmas. Duncan has pneumonia, at least I don't have that! Resting today, going to the bank etc tomorrow.
 
Shalimar said:
I seem to have caught a bug, something that happens about once a decade or more. Annoying, but better now than at Xmas. Duncan has pneumonia, at least I don't have that! Resting today, going to the bank etc tomorrow.
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Ooh, sorry you're feeling ill Shali. I hope you will be feeling better again soon. I rarely get sick, too. I hope Duncan gets better, too. Rest well.
 
Feel better soon Shalimar. Rest up. Not the flu I hope?

Had a laid back day, didn't get a lot accomplished but enough. Paid some bills, did a few loads of wash, wrapped some Christmas gifts--tomorrow will probably go out and do more shopping, can only do a little at a time but I am getting there!
 
Carla said:
Feel better soon Shalimar. Rest up. Not the flu I hope?

Had a laid back day, didn't get a lot accomplished but enough. Paid some bills, did a few loads of wash, wrapped some Christmas gifts--tomorrow will probably go out and do more shopping, can only do a little at a time but I am getting there!
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Your day sounded like mine and I, too, do a little at a time. It's good to get the bills paid and shopping done and some wash done isn't it? I am up at 4:30 am after finishing a load of wash. I do it when I can...lol
 
Don't feel like getting out of my jammies now for 2 days. Good thing the dog has pee pads. I always put those out for her because I sleep a lot at times and I don't want her to hurt her bladder.
 

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