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Yes, late is better than never. And with that order, the craziness will begin next Monday instead of today, huh?

It is a beautiful day here. Sunny and a bit cold. IMO it gives a false sense of security to everyone, as rains and much much colder weather are beginning tomorrow.

Same here, we were covered in ice this morning. DH said there were so many accidents, it was awful...it has now warmed up and is melting. Mind you, it is calling for snow tomorrow night.

There is going to be a line up at the post offices on Monday.

Wait until after Christmas. Surely there will be "a good travel day" happen sooner rather than later, right ??

I might have to, they are only open Monday for mailing...then closed on Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. Better late than never is going to be this years motto.

Yes, I think that will be the motto here as well. So glad I got out all of my cards.

Good morning, it is Christmas Baking Day here....I'll trade treats for someone to come do all the dishes tonight.

I sure would if I could. I really really would.

Good night all.

You never showed up Junie. I had to do all the dishes by myself.

This afternoon, I will head out to the local grocery store to get a few things...then I have no plans to go anywhere until after the holidays.

Yes, after today I will not be shopping any either. The week between Christmas and New years I plan on doing lots of reading...I cannot wait !!

I know I did not get there, Sunny. I am so sorry about that.

Well, it is officially Winter.

We got a small storm last night and one for today...it is showing no snow for Christmas though.

Well, while winter was inevitable, I do not like it. I am a spring or fall person.

Good Morning to you all.

I don't think your mail will ever catch up Sunny. I can't imagine. I mailed my cards maybe 10 days ago in the hopes that they get where they're going in time. I had put a letter that was addressed to someone I don't know back in my box with a note saying "no one here by that name" and my post person left me a note apologizing. It wasn't her fault because it was my address but with someone else's name. She's trying to do a good job.

A friend and I went to Jekyll Island GA for a few days to see the Christmas lights. It was wonderful.

I am happy to hear you were out with a friend Bestofour, everyone needs to do more of those little trips. As far as the mail, it makes no sense to even try mail anything here until after the holidays...they are so overwhelmed that I am scared packages will get lost in the hustle.

It is minus -12*F here this morning, brrr and I spilled a bucket of water on myself at the barn. My pants were frozen by the time I got back in. Junie, do you think your daughter would like a horse to go with all that land??

Gosh that is sooo cold Sunny. The 28° this morning on the way to church just about did me in. We have the chidlrens play tonight and then tomorrow I'm going to take my stepdad to lunch. He says he's sitting out this Christmas and I don't blame him.

Where is Junie today? Hope she's not frozen somewhere.

Sunny, as "luck" would have it, my GG, Cora has an ongoing campaign for a horse. She has been asking for one for many years. So when she heard of the possible move her Dad's excuse of ," we don't have a place for one" went out the window immediately. Just last Saturday night, she asked Santa for one on our Polar Express train ride. He said he does not "make" live animals.

Sheri: Well, I went to Church, out to eat, the grocery store, and then I wrapped, gifts...and wrapped gifts some more.
But hey, I am done with the wrapping now.

Poor Cora, she tried hard.

It is colder today, thankfully I can hide inside for the day. I think today will be a 'clean and mop' day. One thing about these freezing temps, it is too cold to snow. One has to be grateful for something.

Where are you spending Christmas this year, Bestofour?

Yes, poor Cora. I doubt if she ever gets a horse.

Well it is supposed to rain for the next few days. Then it will supposedly get up into the high 50's or low 60's. Apparently Mother Nature is way confused. I am assuming storms will come with that. Not that, the storms are forecast.

I'll be home for Christmas. Ginger and Chris are coming here and Shelley and Tracy live right down the street so they'll be over here too. I think I'm all prepared. Hope so anyway. We had our play and dinner at church last night. Enjoyed it. I love all the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

Sounds wonderful, Sheri. I am so happy for you.

Merry Christmas Eve (tomorrow) to you all

Enjoy being home with your family Bestofour.

Sorry for the rain Junie, hopefully it stays mild.

I enjoy the hustle and bustle as well but not the stress of the day itself. I wish I could convince my family to let me make the meal on Christmas Eve so the day of Christmas can be easier.

Thanks, Sunny. I hope the rain is light as well.

About the Dinner. You could "announce" at Thanksgiving, that you will be hosting a Christmas Dinner on Christmas Eve, and they are all welcome to attend. Say " you have plans for Christmas Day, and you want to see them all on Eve. If they press you for what you are doing say the truth. That you want a quiet day with your Immediate family. So you can enjoy the day with just them.

Merry Christmas Eve to everyone !!!

Merry Christmas to you Junie and Sunny.

And Merry Christmas to you Sheri and Sunny !!🎁 🎄 🎄

Merry Christmas!

Up late again, or early again, Sunny.

Again, Merry Christmas !!

I've had a lovely day. Our weather has cooperated. Wonder if Sunny can say the same.

I most certainly hope she can, Sheri.

It had been cold here today but the only rain we have had is a slight spitting, so at least there is that.

We first skyped with our DD and her family who live on the East coast
(Thankfully my SIL's parents were able to be there with them for the holiday)
Then we went to our DD's who lives here to see what the kids got for Christmas. We just returned from a nice visit with them.

The rest of the night will be quiet.

Well, Sunny had a snow storm Christmas Eve Day and night but the day of was better. It made for a messy morning though.

I am beyond tired today.

Well, glad Christmas Day was better, Sunny. IMO we all need a day to rest after everything we have been doing. You snow storm should have happened today or tomorrow so you would be forced to rest.
Today I had to clean the kitchen and wash clothes.
I think my day off will be tomorrow.

I'd rather snow than freezing rain...which we are getting warnings for already from Saturday night until Monday morning.

These past few years, it seems Mother Nature has us mixed up with another region.

Yep, there seems to be a whole lot of that going around

I'm still celebrating. Ging and her crew are here until the 30th and Shelley and her crew will join us for lunch on Sunday. Not freezing by any means but it is raining and will be for the next 3 days.

I am so happy for you. Enjoy your time with your kids. YAY !

Party on, Bestofour.

Did any of you venture out for Boxing Day shopping??

I used to go out all the time at home. But why go here ? All the crowds and no-one to shop with.

Good morning!

Happy New Years Eve

I went to WalMart and it wasn't crowded at all. Surprise!!

Let's all have a the greatest 2025.

Yes, that does surprise me. Good for you !!!

And I echo your sediments..I wish us all a most wonderful 2025

Happy New Year my friends.

And a good morning to you all.