I'd like to go on record right now and say I hope we never get to the place when irregularity is what we have left to talk about.

Have any of you switched over to the "new/updaed" blogger yet? I'm holding of for now I guess and wondering if any of you have switched and what you think of it.

It's wicked cold up here and yet little snow. Folks are wanting to ski and the local area was supposed to open this weekend but they weren't ready.

I went into school this morning to work on a project but the heat was off and I was frozen and too cold to stay for more than an hour. Pretty disappointing. It's going to be awful on Monday when we get there. Last Wednesday it was so cold the students had to wear their coats. Not an ideal situation. I guess it's still not fixed.

It was in the teens here today with minus 4 windchill. No outside recess...of course, there were 5 year olds not dressed for the weather. Imagine sending your little kid to school without hat, mittens, boots or snowpants. It boggles my mind. Wake up people!
We are going to Milton tomorrow for our Sheehan Family Christmas. It would have been Kevin's turn to host, so Heather (his wife) still wants to carry on the tradition. It will be bittersweet but nice to see them.
Have a good weekend.........Happy Thoughts.

Our idea of cold in L.A. is probably what you call warm on the east coast!

Avi and I have gotten in the habit of walking for an hour every night. Good exercise and a chance to talk without any distractions! We go pretty late, so usually it seems so unappealing to go out when it's cold and dark.... but we warm up fast once we start walking and then we're glad we didn't give in to laziness.

Nope, it turned out to be nothing at all. sorry I sent it but now I hopefully have it cleared up.

Oh, now I feel better! I had visions of ruining a science project for some kids and was feeling really bad for them!

Hey don't anybody do it. I had an EGD this morning and while still under the influence of a variety of meds I responded to that e-mail myself. I never do those either. I saw that a friend from school was sending it to me so I went ahead. It's bogus. I tried to unsend the messages later when I had cleared my head and realized what I had done.

I apologize profusely to those of you who received one. Truely sorry. - Patti

Patti, I don't want to ruin that science project for your colleague, but I don't do chain letters. Is it possible you can send it to someone else instead of me? I don't think I even have 10 people I'd feel comfortable forwarding it to anyway. Sorry....

Wish we had a Christmas Tree Shop that is quite a deal. Enough snow for slippery if not careful driving. No skiing up here. Dave is skiiing at Sugarloaf on Friday though. He'll be driving back from a business meeting in York so is going to take advantage.

Ladies, I have sent you all (with apologies) an e-mail that is some strange science fair thingy I was asked to help participate in for a colleague. So don't be surprised when you get it. I don't know what is supposed to happen, I just followed the directions in the message as I received them and sent it on to you. Mea Culpa.................

You could have a botox cookie party...that would get everyone there....just joking. I would much prefer the cookies! I got these really cute Hallmark cookie jars with mittens on them (I think they are last years model) at The Christmas Tree Shop for $1.99 and need to make cookies to go in them..so the cookie exchange would be perfect! Too bad you aren't closer!! How much snow have you got? We haven't gotten any yet....I know the ski areas are hurting already..but on a personal level, I haven't had to put snowsuits and boots on yet! And tie shoes on 19 kids, 4 times a day and am very grateful! Happy thoughts...........

I'd love to have you Lori! It's really pretty up here now. Lots of tasty, pretty cookies!

Yeah, I want to come! I love cookies. And I've never been to Maine! Don't worry, I'm not going to show up now. Good that your sister-in-law's visit got postponed. That can be really stressful when you're not in the mood for guests.

Ouch botox!!! The waxing clinic was fun and I learned quite a bit. I hope to ski enough this winter to "earn/deserve" a new pair skiis. Mine was almost 30 years old. But I don't ski very often anymore. I'd like to though so we'll see.

I do feel much better. Better everyday. Better since Dave other sister isn't coming till January!!!!

I'm having a cookie exchange on the 15th anyone wanna come???

Glad to hear you're feeling better, Patti!

A ski-waxing party? Sounds better than the botox parties they have in L.A.! (I've never been to one.)

Boy it's cold out! Lots of ice unfortunatly. Colin has been borrowing my truck every night now that it's too bad out to ride his bike. He comes back into town around 6. I 'm going to have to put him back on his feet though. I'm horrified by the $2.45 per gallon we're paying for gas. He put $20 in but it wasn't even enough for half a tank.

I have endoscopy this Wed. so I'll be getting some treatment for my ulcer. A step in the right direction. My next steroid treatment is the 12th of Dec. Another step forward! I have been feeling stronger and happy to b e back full time at work. Any headaches I've had fo week or so were hardly n0ticeable! So I guess we're on the right track. Daddy says it's hell going old!! Guess he's right.

Dave's sister Kathy was here for 4 days last week. Visiting her mom but the last day was tough as Kathy says mom didn't recognize her That's a first. Sometimes she thinks Dave is his Dad but it doesn't last. Now the other sister wants to come this week. I'd rather have her come in January after the holidays. After mom has a chance to settle into her new situation and new medical changes. I'm not nuts about more company right now. Now that I'm back on my feet we're playing "catch up here". We'd like to have time to do our decorating and just spend some time together without my being too tired to do anything. We'll see. I think Trish needs to feell like she's doing something but mom isn't cognizent enough to care just now.

Wine, Waxing, and Women!! Sounds like fun!! I'm going to a ski waxing clinic for women this evening. Should be very educational...................

Boy it's cold out! Lots of ice unfortunatly. Colin has been borrowing my truck every night now that it's too bad out to ride his bike. He comes back into town around 6. I 'm going to have to put him back on his feet though. I'm horrified by the $2.45 per gallon we're paying for gas. He put $20 in but it wasn't even enough for half a tank.

I have endoscopy this Wed. so I'll be getting some treatment for my ulcer. A step in the right direction. My next steroid treatment is the 12th of Dec. Another step forward! I have been feeling stronger and happy to b e back full time at work. Any headaches I've had fo week or so were hardly n0ticeable! So I guess we're on the right track. Daddy says it's hell going old!! Guess he's right.

Dave's sister Kathy was here for 4 days last week. Visiting her mom but the last day was tough as Kathy says mom didn't recognize her That's a first. Sometimes she thinks Dave is his Dad but it doesn't last. Now the other sister wants to come this week. I'd rather have her come in January after the holidays. After mom has a chance to settle into her new situation and new medical changes. I'm not nuts about more company right now. Now that I'm back on my feet we're playing "catch up here". We'd like to have time to do our decorating and just spend some time together without my being too tired to do anything. We'll see. I think Trish needs to feell like she's doing something but mom isn't cognizent enough to care just now.

Wine, Waxing, and Women!! Sounds like fun!! I'm going to a ski waxing clinic for women this evening. Should be very educational...................