Sudokuaholics Anonymous 7

The evening news had a video clip of a little girl telling Santa what she wants.

If you're interested, the link is
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/28076521#28076521

There's a very short commercial before it starts. It'll bring a tear to your eye.

Think I'll try and get a little more sleep. See ya'll later.

Good one Becky!
Just what I need at the beginning of date night!
Spose it's my own fault for looking in when shutting down.
So very cute.

Hi All, finally back after a really big day working on the boat. Will catch up on what is happening a bit later. Hope you all are having a great day.

Okay,
did not really want to put this onsite, but I am really worried about Rayray. As I told you he has been ill, some sort of bowel obstruction so he thought. He has not been replying to my emails which is very unusual and I am hoping that he is in hospital being taken care of.
My question is, does anyone have any other contact details for him.

Broni, there is a chance that CP might have his address from ages ago.

Just thought, since you're in email contact with him, you know his surname, which could help locate a phone number.

Thanks Susan, have already tried finding his phone number but think it must be unlisted.
BTW love you avatar.

Thanks Broni. I don't think he does MSN or anything like that. He might even have given CP his phone number.

Have sent CP a message Susan. Thanks for being around.

MAMA I can understand you feel bah humbug this year, but let's try getting you back to the happy smiling lady I know is inside! It is scientifically proven, when you feel good, the corners of your mouth turn up and you smile, those go together. It has also been proven, if you do not feel good, but can turn the corners of the mouth up anyway, put on a big huge fake smile, soon you begin to feel good. It works like thin. Smiling is caused by the feel good chemicals being made in the brain, but also, smiling makes more feel good chemicals in the brain! So Mama, get up every day, and paste on the biggest, goofiest smile you can find and keep it there! You will start to feel better. Trust me, I have tried, and it works. so, SMILE LADY, smile.

That will be 5 cents, please!

HI Broni, and thanks for checking on Ray ray for us. Yes, if you have any information on him, do let us know. He lives alone, has 3 friends he is close to, and that is about it. I do not know how to contact any of his 3 friends though, wish I did. All I have is his e-mail address, drats!

Broni, did you find your graphic for your avatar? I sent it my yesterday.

BECKY do you want a chrissy avatar? You seem to keep your same one all the time, hey, I KNOW IT IS BECKY when I see that, but if you want to dress up for Christmas, let me know. I have a couple unclaimed graphics all ready.

I promise, when I get a pile of presents done, I will get a photo! It is slow go yesterday, not many wrapped. But I do love wrapping them, and so easy with the wired ribbon to tie a nice bow. I get my ribbons back and recycle it too hehehe, everyone knows the ribbon goes to Mom, Aunt Pat, Tricia. As I said, I buy it up the day after Christmas for pennies on the $, and have enough to last the next 3 or 4 years at least. another of my vices, buying ribbon and paper. I am soooo bad!

Thank you MizT, I have submitted it, so cute. The rest of you will have to wait to see it hehe!
Tired now, will keep you all posted about Ray.
Nite SA7

Good Maen friends!
Broni - sorry to have missed you, but happy that you got a full day of work in on your boat...and thank you for looking into Rayray's disposition. I have been concerned, too.
MzT - I think wrapping is one of my most favorite activities - would love to see your finished product!

Vici, I will show you mine if you will show me yours! I am just so thankful I can do the wraping this year, a couple of years, Al bought gift bags and decorated boxes. I managed to stuff things in there and put a name on them, barely. I can do so much more now thankfully, since the doc found a med to help me, big difference.

I would love to find paper just like that in my avatar present, stars, moons, and jewel colors. maybe someday!

I did a few more pressies this morning, and want to get back to it. Back/hips must have liked the pain pill and long warm sleep last night, much better today! I can clean the kitchen and make the bed later, right? Pressies are so much more fun!!

MzT - so glad you can have the joy of wrapping again...and I would love your avatars paper, too - such a bright and sparkly box!

Becky - thank you for that video link...love when Christmas dreams come true!
Lizzy - I SO related to your "hangover" without a drink. That happens to me if I don't get to sleep before midnight. I have a sleep hangover the whole next day! Doesn't seem like a very nice reward for you being the designated driver!

So sorry I missed you Vici...
Hope you have a great day topsiders and enjoy the start of your weekend.
Goodnight from downunder...

Sleep tight, my Bean - I went to the desktop coz the laptop froze up on me...otherwise we would have hooked up.

Good morning everyone.
I have slept half the day away and wont sleep tonight prob.
MizT...have submitted the xmas avatar.

I had lots of catching up to do reading.Lovely to see all getting into the christmas spirit.
I still havent done much.It is hard to buy for the grandsons as they dont need much.
Haven't even put the tree up.
It is soooo hot here that I cant even get into the garden.Will have to soon though before it becomes a jungle.

Good morning all. Just stopped by to say a quick hello. Will stop back later. I have some krow to do that involves the pooter. Good think I made a fresh pot of coffee.

Just got up, and have to go outside and defrost a frozen water hydrant for the cows. But I am very worried about Rayray. I, too, have his email address (If you look at any of his poetry on his page, he always signs it with his full name... Raymond Wray Groves.... it's no secret) but no other contact info. I REALLY hope he's in the hospital getting good care. He's had serious problems with a long term, undiagnosed, unnamed, illness.

and everyone.

I too hope Ray Ray is ok.

Suppose you wont come back Heidi until someone TOPPs

How do you defrost a frozen hydrant? Throw boiling water on it?

Hot water, slowly trickled. Lots of it. IH suggested brute force to remove the attached hose. I want to salvage the hose, and get the water running. So.....

You must be freezing out there.Is it snowing?

Good morning Nola, I like your iris avatar. I was also wondering how you defrost a hydrant.

I don't see any lights on. I guess no one else is here.

Should I talk to myself until I TOPP so that Heidi can come back in peace??

I'm here Tami...was just doing a puzzle.How are you?

I am doing fine, how are you? I am going to the store in a few minutes. I need to buy decorations for the school tree. I don't decorate at home so it will be fun to decorate there.

I have to run so lets get this over with.

Okay, Nola. Either you or me, I don't care. Lets make it easy for Heidi to come back.