Diane....The best place to walk, at this time, would be the mall.  I imagine there are a lot of people there walking and having a good time and how convenient to go  shopping afterwards.  It is always fun to get something for half price.  We will see you Sat. with your new purse in hand.  This morning I had my last P.T. appointment, for a while,  with Sara.  I am really doing well,  just have to keep up with the exercises, for a long time.  After that we went to the movies to see "Red".  We all have different likes and dislikes, about movies, but for Bill and I, we won't recommend this one.  Our Granddaughter has asked for the doll, Lala Loopsy.  So far we haven't had any luck in finding one but we still have plenty of time.  Sure wish it had snowed today instead of rain.  Now it will freeze tonight and tomorrow the roads will be scary.  Hope everyone drives safe.


A brother of a student of mine showed me a photo their father had sent from Iraq.  In it, his dad is sitting atop a tank.  On the back of the tank is this bumper sticker:  "My son is an honor student at Clear Creek Elementary School."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing life is made up of little things.

Hello all!  I don't know about everyone but we are trying to stay in, with the roads so slippery.  We did go to our friends home, to meet with our group, which we do every Monday.  We read that we will be getting more snow or rain.  If it has to be, I prefer the snow.  Bill made a wonderful soup for dinner.  He really is a pretty good cook, he just likes to hide this fact.


As my sister relaxed on the couch, her head comfortably leaning against the crook of her husband's arm, her cell phone beeped.  It was a text message from her husband:  "Move."

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I believe...
That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret.  It could change your life forever.

Diane....with three dogs, and $50.00 a whack, we attempt at doing the grooming ourselves, but is much to be desired.  Good thing our dogs don't care what they look like.   We will be putting our tree up the 10th.  We have a yearly sleep over and the kids to deccorate the tree.  I always look forward to this time.  We hope all goes well with Larry's appointment.   Today was real laid back, church, nap, dinner at Janene's, home and now watching a Christmas program. 
Careful driving on these roads.


Every year on my Birthday, I looked forward to my Aunt's gift. a scarf, hat or sweater knitted by hand.  One year, she must have had better things to do because I received a ball of yarn, knitting needles, and a how-to-knit book.  Her card read, "Scarf, some assembly required."


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
If you follow your dreams, the money will come.  Follow the money and you will lose your dreams.

This is Bill and I am writing for Robin as she is trying to do some trimming on the dogs.  Today seemed to fly bye like most of them.  We went out this morning and did a little Christmas shopping.  Robin picked out her present from me as this has been a tradition for many years now.  So I will wrap it and get it to her on Christmas eve.  It won't be a surprise, but she always gets what she wants.  It was really nice to have snow here for Thanksgiving and hope to have a white Christmas.  I enjoy using the snow blower and helping some of our nieghbors. 


After I spoke at a grade school assembly about veterans, a student asked, "Were you ever in a war?"  "Yes, two," I said. "World War II and Korea."
The girl's follow-up question:  "Which war did you like best?"


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I Believe...
That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

We are safely home, and all is well here.  The best part about going places, is the coming home.  We had such a wonderful time, I'm glad we tackled the roads.  There were mostly trucks on the road today, big trucks.  If there ever was, a truck strike, we would be in big trouble.  Guess I will take down my Thanksgiving dec. tomorrow and put up a few Christmas dec.  I really don't dec. a lot, because I know, in the near future, and I will have to take them down.  Remember to keep Christmas simple so you can enjoy the Holiday.


THE PERFECT MARRIAGE
She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker.  She said  "There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!"  So I bought her an electric chair.
   Red Skelton

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
We are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.  Either you control your attitude or it controls you.

The table is set - bring on the food

Well, now we are in beautiful downtown McMinnville, well close to downtown anyway.  It's not a very big town so I think everyone lives close to downtown.  We had a wonderful feast today, with dishes I have never eaten before.  The food just melted in ones mouth.  Most of the recipes Barb hadn't made before, so she used all of us as Ginnie Pigs.  We are very happy little Ginnie Pigs.  I didn't have any of the deserts because I'm supposed to stay away from sugar, but they all looked Heavenly.  There were many hrs. put into our Thanksgiving Feast and I am very thankful Barb and her niece love to cook.  We are staying here tonight and going home tomorrow.  We have had such a great time.  It has been a very long time since we went out of town for Thanksgiving.  Maybe we will make a habit of this.


As we were puting out cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, I accidentally dropped one. "No problem," I said, picking it up and dusting it off before placing it back on the plate.
"You can't do that," argued my four-year-old.
"Don't worry, Santa will never know."
He shot me a look. "So he knows if I've been bad or good, but he doesn't know the cookie fell on the floor?"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The best classroom in the world, is at thefeet of an elderly person.

My nephew's boys - Forest and London

Well here we are in beautiful downtown Portland.  Just joking, we are actually at my Brother's and Barb's home.  We got here by 10:30 this morning.  The roads were pretty icy to Biggs Junction, but after that it wasn't bad.  We made it here in 4 hrs. so that's not bad at all.  Mick's son and family ( Holland, Rosa, Forest 9 and London 7 ) came from Cal. and it took them 13 hrs.  The worst part was when they got within an hr. of here and, because of the traffic, it took another 2 hrs.  Very frustrating for them But they arrived safely so that's what really counts.  Forest was named after Mick's and my dad.  We went to the IKEA store and if you have never been to one of these stores you have missed out on a lot of fun, but plan to stay at least 3 hrs.  It is amazing!!! 
Now, everyone, have a wonderful, safe Thanksgiving.  It's the best Holiday of the year.


BOOKSMART
Scene:  A bookstore
Customer:  Can you help me find a book?
Me:  Of course.  Do you know the author or title?
Customer:  Well, I was at the beach and I saw this girl reading a purple book.  She looked like she was really enjoying it.  I want that book.
Me:  Ma'am, you're going to have to be more specific.  There are a lot of books with purple covers.
Customer:  Can't you search on your computer for purple books?
Me:  Unfortunately, no.
Customer:  In that case, I'll take my business to a bookstore that has better computers.



THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
If you follow your dreams, the money will come.  Follow the money and you will lose your dreams.


                                
  





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