It really is Friday...Morning One and All

[Barbzeee]

It really is Friday....Morning One and All .. Can ya believe it..6 more days and it's here !! Oh my gawd, I can't just believe the time...where did it go...and where is it going...and with all you Sista's no tellin...As you all embark in "new" beginnings" and "endings" .. your adventures take you to all parts of this great land..and all of us that are parked on the side..well, we take that journey with you. We're right along side of you...Hey can't ask for anything better than that.. What a great time it's been..and gosh..now we're gonna be spending Christmas together ...Who said they were alone ????? Not with us..No Ma'am...I can almost hear them Sleigh bells ringing...Christmas is in the air... I bought one of those Cinnamon Brooms just to make sure LOL and all I have to do now is get the bells on my dogs...that should make it ringing all day long...(well, maybe not a good idea) ...okie dokie, I'm gonna take my venture through and see who and what is happening...don't ya think ya gonna hide on me now..cause I'll find ya hmmmmmmm

MsBHaven (Margie) good to see you posting ...hmmmmmm now as for your suggestion.. Great Idea ! I have a package ready for that..as my DH won't be here till Jan.. and it does make it feel good.. I can't wait to hear what the Sista's write...

Asirimarco (Carol and Bill) Well they are in Bahia Kino, Mexico...and by the looks of it they had a neat rode to travel on...YIKES.. Carol, look at it this way..thank goodness it wasn't raining...Loved the view of Kino Bay... looks like it's a great place to stay.. Oh, and that truck with the chairs on top LOL that could be referred to as a "Redneck Tour Bus" LOL

Retired Happy (Karen) You asked and you receieved... Signal that is... Yeppers on the "new wave" if you have a regular antenna, as most are very old and might not be able to receive the signal you is gonna have to change it to a upgraded antenna..and yep, converter box iffn' you just have analog TV.....Gosh we sure is told a lot lately.. now trick is to remember !!!! and RV Granny (Lori and Ernie) is correct about the TV too.. See there's nothin' we can't find out...now about fixin' well..some of us are limited..but that's no biggy...

Campfire is sure burning...and by the way.. I heard from Fernie...well sort of.. all of a sudden my cell phone rang.. a message signal that is...and I got her message she was almost to Texarkana that was yesterday evening... See my signal here in Wildwood ..back where I am.. sometimes doesn't make it... unless I find a spot in the house or sit in the car port...strange feeling..but Verizon is working on that..they are putting up a tower so we'll get all the good news for sure Getting back to Fernie.... at least we know she was doing ok...as she said.."Checking in with Barbzeee, letting you all know she's ok.... Fernie if you peak in today.... I'm glad you called..and I'll try and call ya back today... You're still in our prayers...

Birdbybird...(Tina) dear Tina... I loved your banking fire and feelings on house cleaning... I too was never a "Domestic Engineer" LOL but I do my best to make it cozy..as I was always working and then off to dog shows...always had the strong Vacuum system.. in fact hose was always near by LOL and some days I prayed for strong winds...open one door and run to the other side of house and open the other...then I always had these stories... those dust bunnies where relatives...LOL...and yeppers, someone will always be willing to sit in that chair..especially by the fire...!!!

DPK...(Pat) Aaaah ! You get an Atta Gal for that one..oooooooh Pat that looks like it's a gooder...and a sweet fix for sure...You did good !! I'm here smilin' cause you read my column and posted that Gem..now I see why it's got it's name... See ask and ye shall receive.. Hugs to you !!! {{{{{{ Pat}}}}

GentleladyBear (Nan)...I did a Google search on "Cake Balls" LOL ooooooh yeah... I see it's versatile...yep you can make it with any cake mix and frosting....and coat that baby with chocolate or white chocolate...oooooooh smokin'.... I'd surely be crowned on that number..."Domestic Queen" cause I'd be really buzzing...LOL... but I bet they are good too.....It's lookin better....

Bethers....now ya know I don't miss much..and some days although I don't post it..the mind is in full gear..gives me inspiration to my next graphic...speaking of which...I have a few I did yesterday...will have ya smilin'... Shame about that fog cause I know we is all wondering.."Who the mystery date was with "...????????? Oh, and with those temps on Beth....what cha gonna eat for Xmas ????? I see the ole front chew only or suck it through a straw ????? oooooooh now being Sparky is there with ya... she can muster up some good brew...LOL...

Sparkle (Jean) So you see what you've been missing..by not reading through our forum...We have lots of neat stuff going on... and yep that book and crafts column is starting to get more action ...now I can't wait to read your findings.......

Carold (Carol) Isn't it wonderful..to be able to talk with family from your computer and it's free...those programs have been around a long time..some work ok..but the newer ones are much better... I chat from time to time with my Brothers...they still live in Italy..only come to the USA a few times.. It's good to see you posting too... I checked in the Show off your Rig section... did I miss your picture of your "New " rig..????? I know you will enjoy your visit with your GK ... wake up to that Santa Came...LOL can't wait to hear all about it... Pictures Carold..pictures...

the GTG in Florida is progressing... after the holidays we'll start putting it all in line with who and what dates ..Liz you and Nan and I can get together before hand ...maybe meet for lunch... now I'm not one for doing a lot of going places..as I really can't...but I'm sure Liz..you and Nan have great finds..for the others...and for those that just wanna hang out in the camp... that's great too...

Ok, sista's I'm in need of a refill...and to have my quiet time..Oh yeah..as this really is always the best time for me...sit back and just enjoy ....My table is getting set now...and I see my family arriving... one by one.. and listening to all on what's there day gonna be... Cups are there ..now putting out some donuts...plain old fashion kind...remember them cake fried ones..yeah...dunk em in that coffee.... Cedar, Echo, Soosie I know you three are right here and now for the rest to enter...you didn't think I forgot my Biscotti....NEVER !!!

May your Adventures be Great Ones and your Journey be Safe.....

I'll see you all on Monday......... Have a great Weekend...

God Bless

Zeee

[Echo]

Well Gooooood Morning Sistahs!!!

Just a quickie this morning as I really need to get my butt in gear and out the door. I gots stuffs to carry out to the Blazer and then stuffs to carry into work. Kelly is not going in this morning as she is feeling sick so the toting is up to me. Gots da beans, gots the secret Santa bag, gots bag with new coloring book, crayons and pencils and of course me and my travel mug for my coffee! Can't forget that, I would shrivel up to nothing without that! LOL

Looking forward to lunch today, everyone is suppose to be bringing in a dish to pass. Yum!!!!

Hope everyone has a great day and please be sure to stay safe!!!!

Love to all

[avalen]

just a quick good morning and gotta be out the door in about 20 minutes. Its the
last day of school for the year and cookie day at work. Barbzee, been lovin your
artwork all week and your recaps too, makes me pay attention to what I'm reading.
The rain finally quit here yesterday, sunny skies today, and hoping the yard drys out
so I can get out there and clean this weekend.
Ladies, have a great day and be safe, I'll be checking back in this evening.
Hugs to you all, it feels like a joyous day and everybody deserves a hug.

[Sparkle]

Mornin', mornin' one and all. It's good to be alive! Beth and I had a great day in Mexico...and a good laugh due to my mistaking something she said! My first task this morning will be uploading and posting photos. Good news...Bogie has been really crippled with arthritus. Our 5 mile walks are things of the past. I had to help him into the truck, onto the couch and lately he has even had a problem with TT steps. I felt the end was near to a good life for him. On an impulse while we were at the Vet Pharmacy in Progresso I asked if there was pain medication for dogs with arthritus. The guy sold me the meds for it. As Bogie is sensitive to medication, he weighs 83lbs, but before when I gave him the amount of medication appropriate for his weight I thought I had killed him, so last night I gave him half a pill. This morning he woke up in a great mood, "laughing" and rolling on his back and wiggling. We went to the Beach for his morning P and while he didn't want to hike, he was trying to trot. So now I'm trying to decide whether to give him half a pill trice a day, or a whole pill, or just to stick to one half a day. Its so good to have my dog back.

[soisew]

The sun just this moment broke over the eastern ridge. Garsh, I'm not awake yet! The turkeys did their best to get me up and going but I didn't get dressed fast enough to get outside before they wandering off for their day of foraging. It's too cold to hang around when you are hungry!

We are at 16 this moring, above zero mind you. I think we are due to drop to -4 Saturday night as this front moves through. But with our fresh supply of propane due today...I'm not worried!

I just need to get heine in gear, wrap gifts and clear off the j-couch. It's piled high with stuff so the only place I have to sit is at the computer at the dinette. Now if I'd piled it here I'd be on the couch asleep so I guessed it worked out ok1

Mom & went in to the Crawford city schools christmas program. They had the kids from pre-school on up to High School do something. In a small community they can do that -- it's so special to see them all do thier best to sing or play thier instruments.

Well, I'd better get pills and try to get ready for the day ~` catch yas later ~~ Shell

[Liz]

Good morning everybody! Many are in a rush this morning....busy, busy, busy with last day of school, Christmas doings, etc. We have another beautiful balmy day ahead in FL so I'm determined to get some work done in my back yard. The perimeter becomes a jungle every summer, especially when I'm away traveling, so it's a lot of trimming and brush clearing to do. I just do a little at a time, trying to be mindful of safety with my chainsaw...

Sparkle, glad to hear Bogie is feeling better...maybe I need some of that med for my aches and pains and arthritic joints! Looking forward to your pictures and the stories to be told.

Cedar...must have been in too big of a hurray today, she's mia.

Have a great day, all.

[asirimarco]

Good morning every one - from here in Mexico. Don't know what time it is for sure - I think we are in mountain time but will have to ask someone today to make sure. Any way the sun is coming over the mountains behind us. Oh I guess if I open the tinted windows it is lighter out than it looked. Dah. Wake up. Love seeing all the art work and reading the recaps. How do I miss so much when I read them.
We put up a tiny tree and wreath with lights last nite but for some reason it just doesn't seem like Christmas - maybe as it gets closer.
Hope to get our Direct TV connected later today - don't miss the news is the governer convicted yet? do I care?
Well wishing you all very good times today. Keep warm and dry.
Wow this is the second time I posted while someone else was beating me to it - good thing I was paying attention or it too would have floated off into never never land. Bye again

[Bethers]

Morning all - I'm running behind this morning - need to be out of here to go to Walmart with Sparkle - but had to stop in and say hi.

The meds Sparkle is giving Bogie are exactly what Moxie was taking for years. I gave her a small dose twice a day instead of the big one once a day - worked best for her and kept her out of pain and ready to play - until the arthritis took away most of her muscles - but gave me a couple more years, I believe.

Okies, I need to take some other vet meds I picked up for someone here in the park to them and get my bod over to Sparkles to head to Wallie Worrld.

Have a great day all - and I'll catch up on all the posts later

[Cedar518]

I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date!.... with all of you HERE in Zeee's kitchen! here it is just after 11 a.m. and I'm here at work. This a.m. was one of those crazy mornings. This evening is our faculty/staff dinner and I had to bake for my contribution. I was making "beer bread" instead of being online much this a.m.

We'll be having two weeks off now so i'll be catching up starting tomorrow!

[oregontocal]

I've been on the road for a week, so haven't had much of a chance to post. Right now I'm in the parking lot of a Pilot somewhere near Casa Grande, AZ. One more day and I'll be back in San Diego for a month-Christmas with my mom, etc.

It's been a fun trip back, beginning with seeing Lou for a couple of days in Tulsa, then driving down to Mineral Wells, Texas for a day with my good friend Fran from Kanab last year. One of my workamping friends from Coffeyville arranged for me to stay with her dad and his wife in Hobbs, NM where I saw the biggest darn Barbie doll collection I've ever seen. Didn't even know they MADE that many Barbies. Turned out her daughter has even more! After an interesting trip from Hobbs to Las Cruces, dipping down into Texas again, I finally paid for a night in an RV park in order to do some laundry. Passport America came through on that one. Last night I stayed with my friend's son and DIL in their brand new house in Tucson--they just moved in during November. Turned out I could have done laundry there, but no problem. Very nice young couple, both in the Air Force. They made homemade pizza for dinner last night and we talked a long time. They offered me some coffee mugs as well as an almost brand-new set of pots and pans because they were extras. So, that was a really nice Christmas present for my own present, the house in Oklahoma.

Off in a few minutes to boondock overnight with another friend somewhere in Yuma--need to look up the directions. Then the last leg of this trip tomorrow, into Lakeside, CA.

Oh, BTW, if anyone posts or reads the Workamper News forums, I had lunch yesterday in Benson, AZ with junglejim and his wife, Pnut. Very cool people - lots of fun. So, this trip has been one of meeting and spending lots of time with both old and new friends. And driving this RV without pulling the pickup is so much fun--I can maneuver it almost anywhere. And the price of gas makes it even more fun.

[Echo]

Hey??

Where's Soos?????

She get lost out there skiing them trails????