It looks lovely and cosy PATSY! I wish Tabitha was still here to cause havoc with my old fashioned tree! Anyway, a gloomy Sunday afternoon at Anne's. Cinders the exuberant pup will be over on Friday to disrupt things.

Good evening - nice to read all the lovely posts and look at the pictures. I think both homes look wonderful and cozy. The day really evaporated today. I ended up helping with some unexpected things at church and didn't get home until quite late. I've had both my breakfast/lunch combo and my supper. Finally got to change into comfy clothing and now am trying to decide what I can still accomplish today. I am watching Father Brown right now. I am not motivated to tackle any of my chores however.

It was fun pushing paint around on canvas last night but nothing really worked out for me so the canvas will be placed in the trash. I have a picture of the three of us with our paintings but I don't really want to post it given that a number of you actually paint. I got a little souvenir of paint last evening on my sleeve so happy I had an ages old shirt on. One of my friends is quite enthusiastic about painting and has already ordered some beginners supplies and is interested in making this a regular thing. I had fun but was just looking at it as a lark.

Some flood warnings out for our area now. I must say I am pleased to receive rain rather than feet of snow! I am sure we'll get our turn at that later on.

Hugs.

Lin

A grey and dismal morning weatherwise but we managed a walk across the moors first thing even though we had our head in the clouds. It meant we couldn't go too far from the car park in case we got ourselves lost in the fog. Yesterday's dog sitting went well and Scruff was a delightful companion for George although today my boy is acting as if he has a hangover because he's so tired. Here he is, snoozing on the sofa and looking bedraggled... I think he will sleep for the rest of the day if I let him.


Anne ~ Your home has a lovely mix of English retro and Canadian charm and whether cluttered or not it's a place I'd always feel comfortable and able to put my feet up!! That G Plan sideboard is classic and as we've discussed before, would cost a fortune to buy in the UK today if one could even be found.

Marie ~ That Santa painting of yours is wonderful and shows we have yet another artistic sneaker amongst us. Well at least Blaine offered to fix the problem after the event and thank goodness he hadn't left sewerage running in the open. If the boy has problems and struggles to hold on to jobs then I'm guessing this wasn't too much of a surprise for you although expensive.

Lin ~ Thank goodness your pump is working hard so you're not having to worry about a basement flood this year. It seems floods are occurring everywhere at the moment as we've had some terrible problems in the Lake District safter 14" of rain in one day that caused devastation in several towns. Whether it's human error or not, the planet is most definitely warming up. Painting is a wonderful way to relax and loose yourself and I think the end result is not really what it's all about unless seriously wanting to create a masterpiece so just enjoy.

Buzz ~ The thought of beef Wellington has me feeling stuffed without eating it and I'm not sure I could manage such a meal these days having followed a daily 1400 calories regime for so long but it would be fun trying!! A shame Mike couldn't enjoy his quite so much. Your parent's furniture is stunning so you must have been relieved and happy to be able to pass it on to your son and keep it in the family. You're a wonderful lady still finding time to make special cards even if it is done in the middle of the night!!

Patsy ~ Your room doesn't look cluttered to me but then my little cottage also has beds for George dotted about as well as blankets for the cats.... that's what makes it a home! Love your Christmas lights and if I visited you'd have to watch I didn't roll up that rug and try to sneak out with it when you weren't looking!!

Connie ~ Lovely to see you popping in but sorry to read your year hasn't always been kind. A great weight loss though and something to work on in the New Year.... no point even trying for the next couple of weeks.

Barbie ~ You're our 'Dancing Queen' and it's great to read that you are finding plenty of opportunities to do what you love so much.

Hello Sandy in Florida ~ last but never least!! I'm very jealous of the warm climate you're enjoying.

Time for my lunch and then move the last of my furniture downstairs that's going off for recycling in the morning. Hooray, I will then be able to truly relax and get my home back in some semblance of order, whatever that is!! Here's my almost empty dining room but we have a local auction on Thursday so I'll be viewing a few pieces on Wednesday that from their internet catalogue look interesting.


Amazing what can be done with vinyl floor covering these days.


Happy Monday everyone and hopefully you all have a much brighter and dryer day than mine is turning out to be.

Jackie

Hello Sneakers,

Our concert was a success yesterday, we sang 17 songs with no intermission so my back as well as
the other ladies are sore today that was a lot of standing. We marched in singing and then went
onto the alter of the church in our line up but someone managed to step on the back of my shoe
so I had to be cool and raise my leg up there and pull down my show and I could feel my leg going
into a cramp but nothing serious. Dave, my MIL and my sister attended as well as other family
members and friends. We went out for dinner after that to Swiss Chalet.

I managed to get to Yoga class even though I was really tired, partly I think from the antibiotics which
are working and I am feeling alot better. I have made two batches of rocky roads so far and now today I plan on almond crescents. One batch will be going to our choir Christmas party on Tuesday night.

Thank you for the compliments on our tree I call it a memory tree, the kids ornaments plus ours.
Some people have theme trees and others I call it designer trees. I did buy some new ornaments
at Frankenmuth on our trip.

Kathy's tree is up and they put large cardboard boxes in the front with Christmas wrapping to
keep Issaac busy and not getting at the ornaments. Smart thinking.

Everyone's furniture is lovely and Jackie your flooring is very nice! George looks so cute sleeping.
Lin - Your Santa looks wonderful great job!

Well I better get baking.

Shirley

Off shopping for groceries but wanted to post my Merry Christmas photo for you all.

Jeri

Good evening. Gorgeous pictures. Jeri I love that picture. Lovely. And Jackie I adore the picture of the sleeping George. He looks so comfortable.

It was a rain followed by snow followed by cold wind kind of day. After getting a few Christmas cards ready to mail and making chili I did quite a few errands and tonight I got a couple more cards ready. I picked up the things I plan to give several families who are struggling this year. I hope it helps.

While I was out running about I happened to find a few lovely organic vegetables so I was very happy!!

Tomorrow it looks like I will be able to pick up my glasses. That's a week early! Wahoo.

Hugs. Wishing everyone happiness and no holiday stress.

Lin

Running late as usual. Tonight is Gala Night and I really don't love dressing up, but I must shower and fix up by 4:30. I see rack of lamb and lobster bisque on the menu. How will my weight ever go in the right direction? After January 7, when my DS and bride leave, I will try to get serious! JERI, you both look fantastic! what a lovely group we have! PHOEBE promised us a new picture, too, so....?
Buzz