Sandy, you lost me at 'since i had Lisa's car....' lol, what a whirlwind!
Sorry for the nasty weather around the country.
Lin, I am glad you are waiting to make the trip. Nuf said.
Shirley, for us, the good news is that we don't do much Christmas shopping nowadays. The bad news is, I still love to check out all of the sales ads, and Always find a reason to shop!
Buzz, hope you are getting your legs back, and that the swelling stays gone!
Jackie, nippy but beautiful weather, right?
Be back
Phoebe

Yay Gayla, we've really missed you! Thank you for the updates , and I see you will have a white holiday season. Right thru until spring!
I couldn't stay awake to finish my post, so here it is.
Jim was so tired yesterday and as soon as he sat down, he got chilled. His fever was 99.9. So he got his meds, and I went over to the truck, and proceeded to put everything in it. We were supposed to leave very early this morning. I told the night dispatch that he was sick, and they took us off of that trip. Today he has slept, didnt even wake from the phone ringing. He hasnt had a fever today. Im going to bake a sweet potato, split it with him, and see what else he will eat. We will try to leave tomorrow.
Barbie, love the hat, and the design. I Might be able to knit a washcloth, but only if holes are considered part of the design. Phyllis ' work is beautiful, I can see the stiches, but id mess up the directions and end up with unwearable items. So hats off (pun) to the knitters!

goodnight Phoebe

Happy days Gayla is back. Hope you have no more problems getting in touch with us.
How old is Owens now. We missed you. Gayla it is real easy to post picture here now. I expect some snow pictures this year.
Since we are in the crafty here. Here is my first attempt on a coffee mug. I just love my new Rose designs . Its been lost and Alice found it for me. I could not remember where I filed it on my computer.
Hugs Marie

Wishing Everyone A Happy Thanksgiving. I will be making green beans, sweet potatoes and cookies to take to a dinner we are invited to. The host has planned all kinds of games and fun so not only will we eat but will have fun playing together. I think about 40 people are coming. Can't wait. Barbie the knitted hat is amazing!
Phyllis

Sandy your post brighten my day. and also get a recap of all the Sneakers too. Which I read and forget. So good to read your comments to everyone.
Phyllis your thanksgiving plans sound wonderful. our tradition is to get our belly full and watch the Dallas Cowboys. We usually leave at half time to get home and watch the second half. and fix us a plate to bring home for our Dinner I am to make the Devil eggs and a few just plain boil eggs. Alice is making a new salad and I just plan on having it with cut up turkey and a little bit of ham and a couple of hard boil eggs . really going to watch my Gluten, I had another spell this morning and had to cancel my eye doctor appointment. This morning. No chocolate cake for me. boohoo and no dressing either But better to be safe than sorry.
Barbie I think your doggies is so smart. You should have stay in too. Hope you don't get sick over it. I too used to love walking in the rain in the summer time But not when it was cold. Sammie don't like to be out in it either When he has to go he goes out on the patio under the picnic table .

Phoebe I do hope Jim get to feeling better very soon. Keep a watcher eye on him. And hope you and Jim have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Gayla I know you already had your thanksgiving and hope it was a nice one.

We will get Kylee for thanksgiving but not for Christmas and next year it will be reverse if things are the same.. Going to get to meet Blaine new girl friend to see if I approved of her. I think Alice and Kathy are switching there plans. right now Alice does Thanksgiving and Kathy do Christmas next year they will change. Will also meet Alice new puppy , I better brush up on her name for right now I can't remember her name. It just came to me Thelma

Don't know what Mandy plans are. She has been working such long hours you never know about her.

Ok This morning made up My mind I am going gluten free again. Going to have to brush up on it . for now I am just leaving off white and whole wheat flour. No bread!

Shirley have a great time shopping. Stay on track as much as possible.

Sandy are we weighing in Friday. or having a by week.? It will be good for me to see if I can maintain my lost for this week.

Marie

Lin found this on one of my fabric supplier . And they have some lovely thread for knitting. I really like the company did not know they carry yarn
But they have some good prices on fabric. Don't know about yarn.

http://blog.knitpicks.com/wpblog/
Marie

Good evening sneakers. This morning I gave friends a lift to a town called Bodmin, not too far away so they could collect their new car from the garage. I left them looking over all the modern interior knobs and switches so they could get home safely at least knowing where lights, indicators and horn were as well as how to open the fuel tank! Since I was close to an Asda store I had a wander around in relative peace and quiet because most are waiting for Black Friday, something that arrived in the UK a couple of years ago. Personally I'd rather pay full price and not be squeezed to death in the aisles!! Bought myself cosy fleece lined slippers and pyjamas with a patchwork bird on the front of the t-shirt top that could have been designed by Marie it's so cute.

Barbie - George doesn't enjoy our evening stroll now the weather has cooled so I have to encourage him to walk because otherwise he hangs back and because he's on his lead as we walk on the local road it's frustrating for both of us! It's an uphill climb to our destination the local pond but once we turn round to head home he speeds up and nearly drags me along, as small as he is. The morning walk either across the moors or through local woods is another story and as soon as I unclip his seatbelt he jumps into my lap to look out the window before being lifted down to the ground and is then off before I can get out but because we're off the road he's safe with no lead so long as he doesn't confront the cattle and ponies.

Sandy - Yes, our clocks went back about one month ago but I did my best to get up at what was then an hour early because it's difficult to explain the concept to cats, dogs and hens who all wonder why breakfast is running late!

Phoebe - Hopefully Okie will be alright but it's such a worry when they can't tell us what's going on. At least Jim can explain how he's feeling and take a break!

Tomorrow I must wait in for a repairman to come and look at a leak in one of my new windows that were only but in about 14 months ago. It only happens when we have strong southerly winds with rain so should be easy to sort. I've had a bad eating day with lots of what I'd call junk food so have decided to only make a bowl of granola and yogurt this evening rather than cooked meal to cut down on calories.... sort of!

I noticed this evening when watching a weather forecast a big white blob of snow behind the presenter's shoulder over north America so hope you're all far enough away from that. Time for me to settle down for the evening. George is snoozing on the sofa next to me and cats all tucked away in warm, secret places.

Jackie

Buzz I am also worried about jerry. he is really changing in his attitude. I am tryin to ignore some of the things. But his driving and his memories

my latest memory of Gigi is all of her family went on a cruise and they all wore white on the beach A very nice lady. I really like her.
Hugs
Marie

Gayla there is a apage above at the top of your post Attach image when you run your mouse over it click on it
And click on the picture and open and it will post the image
Sandy can explain it better than me.
My little kylee She was a year old in June
Hugs Marie

That Kylee is a doll!
Barbie, you are so right, focusing on the thanksgiving blessings not the food. I am thankful for all of the wonderful Sneakers.
After having said that, lol, ive bought a small turkey breast and will cook tomorrow. I plan to pick up the yummy cornbread dressing/stuffing from Cracker Barrel at 10am. I can eat mine, but theirs is better. And, i get to freeze leftovers, yum! Plus Jim was looking forward to a turkey sandwich
Buzz and Marie, I am so sorry about your spouses. It goes with life but it is so hard to see it happening. We love you both so much♥♥♥
Jackie, I am with George on the wet and cold walking, there must be incentives, like, a pot of gold or a pound of peanut butter, lol.
well, did Lin lose her internet or did she head for her father's nursing home? Hope she is safe.

well, little Okie has broken his other hip! He will have surgery on Friday. Because tomorrow is Thanksgiving, he gets to stay home with us until Friday morning. Poor little guy feels pretty bad. We gave him a pain pill from the vet. We have no idea how he did it. I asked the vet how could he walk with two broken hips. He says he will do just fine. I will have to see to believe. As long as he is pain free, we will be happy to do whatever he needs us to. Poor little fella. So glad we are off for the week.
Will wish you all Thanksgiving Blessings tomorrow.

Phoebe

Lin if you must go do drive careful. I too was wondering what happen to you. Still internet problems huh! have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. See you when you get back.
Hugs Marie

This picture had me laughing out loud and because I'm always on the side of the turkey had to post it. Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends.... enjoy!

The repairman arrived just after 10 this morning to see if he could work out why rain water occasionally drips through the frame of my new window and after a good look round decided it could be getting in upstairs and working its way down so has put sealant on several areas and we both have fingers crossed! It was cold and a little damp when I finally took George for his walk but we headed for the moor and he just loved it, running up and down the track with a doggie smile on his little face! When we came upon 4 ponies grazing he behaved himself and carried on walking but a few yards on one stood on its own so George thought he would have a little dance around it so on went the lead before he got kicked in the head! Just before we got back to the car park I met a lady who told me she and her labrador had come face to face with a bull with enormous horns so she sensibly decided to about turn and head back.

Buzz ~ Do you know where Mike goes when he disappears for so long; perhaps just chatting somewhere and losing track of time? That nurse is probably right that not much can be done but that doesn't take your worry away but I say again, you're in the right place for moral support if nothing else.

Gayla ~That knitting story of yours did make me laugh as it reminded me of my own efforts to create something as simple as a scarf. It got carried around in a bag for nearly 2 years when I even took it to work with me in order to knit a couple of rows during a tea break. One day someone walked into the area I was sitting and grabbed it exclaiming they didn't realise I knitted at the same time pulling a couple of stitches off the needle and now that scarf, finally finished, has a small hole just to remind me!! Congratulations on getting your cholesterol down, that's a great achievement and I do think we all get to an age where weight fluctuates just because we can't be as active as we were 20 years ago so don't beat yourself up. Would love to see your snow if you manage to post a photo but please do keep that white stuff on your side of the Atlantic!

Phoebe ~ Poor little Okie; perhaps it's a weakness in the hips that has them breaking so easily but the good news is it can be repaired. Does he/she travel with you?

Lin ~ That's a lot of pressure on you to travel in bad weather, something your dad probably doesn't appreciate tucked up in a warm room but please don't go taking risks because he'd not be getting any visits if you had an accident! Safe journey.

Marie ~ Enjoy your family meal... I'm sure you'll find enough tasty goodies even when watching gluten.

Oh, now Bing Crosby is singing White Christmas on the radio when it's still November.... bah humbug!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
Jackie

I have arrived at the nursing home. Only about 20 miles of dodgy roads. That was a pleasant surprise. Also a guy driving a very large pickup truck has to be one of the best drivers I've come across. As he was passing me at about 75mph his back right tire no to my blew but totally disintegrated and sparks were flying from the rim. My vehicle is being belted with tire parts and there's smoke and terrible smells. I moved I to the center lane, he pretty calmly moved to the right, slowed down and finally pulled off the roadway. Totally amazing how he kept control of that vehicle---no weaving or anything. Yes!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Lin

b]Happy Thanksgiving [/b]

We're at the end of the best Thanksgiving Day ever.....we don't say that every year, but we have had some great days. Our one guest was great....she brought snacks to eat during the first movie (pecans, gummy bears, wasabi peas), cranberry sauce made with apple juice concentrate and no sugar, and two pecan pies (one for dinner and one as a gift for Jake). I served turkey that was left over from the turkey cooked at the beginning of the month, baked sweet potatoes (butter, smart balance, and brown sugar for others to add), gravy, steamed green beans, steamed cauliflower, and green olives. I ate turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and veggies with no butter or gravy. When the others ate their pie, I ate the rest of the veggies. We watched a second movie after dinner. I rode the exercise bike and knitted for most of the time during the movies. We took several breaks for Jake to walk the dogs. At dinner we talked about the gratitude quotes I printed and put on the table. There was no talk of politics, sadness, indignation, or anything negative. Jake will cut up his pie and freeze it in pieces so he can have it as a treat in the future.

“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.”