Just a moment, that is all it takes
like a flash, blink, blink....
And in these moments
life begins, the journey I so
often talk about, its still
about that one day....
Watch you will see....
never tire, never give up,
always resilient, for if you
believe, the strength becomes
weightless....
And then to the ends of the earth
because of that one moment...
Forever be....
227 comments:
1 – 200 of 227 Newer› Newest»Good Morning Everyone!!!!
Ha! does being First today make that 20 x's for me, shirley?
It's snowing here this morning.
Yesterday it was only 10 degrees!!
I think we may be at 20 now!!
Heat wave!!!
Bon, Loved your blog yesterday, but I could not think of what my favorite song or least favorite song is.
I spent alot of time staying warm under the covers! ha!
The ole' butt was dragging!
BIRDEE - congrats on 1-3!!! It has snowed all night here....I think we'll be lucky to get to 20 today.
Off to read the blog!!
I refuse to turn my furnace up!!!
It's set at 66 and I just keep a sweatshirt handy along with blankets.
Look's like I'll have to crank up the snowblower before too long this morning!
Hey Jodi!! You off work this weekend?
Carol, cute video!
May be the first time that I thought worm's look cute!
BIRDEE - Yes, I am sitting here, drinking my coffee and relaxing!! I'll have to get the shovel out soon, unless you want to come help with your snowblower!!!
CAROL - Cute video....I love the journey!!
I read this morning that a bad virus is going around...started on Myspace and is now moving to Facebook! It's called "KoobFace".
It's suppose to be a video ad that say's.."you would look good in this movie" if you click on it then you'll get the virus!!!
So be careful folk's!
Jodi, I'll have Mr. B get me some more gas and be there in a few hrs!!!
I kinda like blowing snow!!
Can you tell...I don't get out ...much??
BIRDEE - Thanks for the warning!!!
BIRDEE - I just sent a little help your way!! :P
*Warning*....LOL
k..I'll go check it out!
Jodi!!!! LOL!!!
funny, sometime's that is what I tell Mr. B to do!!!!
Until SHIRLEY gets here with our breakfast, I have fresh coffee, Diet Pepsi, chocolate milk, and a huge pan of Apple Crisp!! There is whipped cream in the fridge.
*No worms were harmed in the making of the Apple Crisp!!! :O)
BIRDEE - I tell MR. JODI the same!!!
Shirley? Are you getting B-fast ready?? ;o)
off to catch up on yesterday's post's...bbl
Coffee and apple crisp sound's good!
If you go to the movies have a good time!
My g-daughter and I saw Twilight on tues. She's seen it like 4x's. but said I just had to see it!
I'll bbl....the driveway isn't going to shovel itself!!!
BIRDEE - I took my daughter to the midnight showing on the opening night of Twilight!! Gonna go to the cheap theater today to watch Dark Knight. I think it's only $2.50 to get in and less than $10.00 for the biggest popcorn and soda (and free re-fills!!!).
I'm not sure I could watch Dark Knight, but I would like to see Changeling (sp) and The Secret Life of Bees. The Benjamin Button movie looks like it might be a good one too.
The Four Christmas's looks like a fun one, I read it's getting good review's.
Love Reese Witherspoon!
Breakfast is served!
Mounds of bacon for Carol
Bacon (reg or turkey) for the reast of us
Gingerbread pancakes
Warm syrup
Whipped cream
French toast (reg or cin)
Fresh fruit
Toast (white, WW, brown)
Jams, jellies, marmalade, PB
Eggs any style
Homemade hashbrowns
Biscuit and gravey
Assorted danish
Assorted muffins
Eggnog
Smoothies
Milk (white, choc, soy)
Water
Tea
Coffee
Diet pepsi for Zona
Diet Mt. Dew for Hartldo
Slim Fast for Tinka & Bebbi
Assorted Christmas cookies for Mary
The breakfast room table in Owl Manor has been decorated with out finest Christmas linens and plates. Poinsettias and white carnations finish off the festive theme. Enjoy!
Good morning Birdee and congrats on 1st! This is your 21st time with the honor of being first.
Good morning Jodi!
Great blog Carol and cute video! It's amazing what you can accomplish if you just believe it.
Hey~~It's the Early Birdee and the Energizer Jodi celebrating the Frozen Tundra!
Good morning from the tropical (29*)PNW!
Breakfast smells wonderful, Shirley, but it's a bit early in today's journey for me. Maybe some biscuits & gravy later?
Shirley, Thanks for breakfast and keeping track of me! ;o)
Renee....
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Morning Bon!!
Good morning Everyone! Congrats on first Birdee!!
Good morning Birdee, Jodi, Shirley, Bon'o, and anyone I may have missed.
GREAT BREAKFAST Shirley! I will have my slimfast and some fruit! Thanks so much..yum!
Carol: That was the coolest video!! So sweet and very well done. I really enjoyed it. Especially the close ups of the eyes..it was like watching "The Hills"..lol. Seriously, I really loved it! :)
Birdee: We keep ours down low too. I have one two pairs of pants and two shirts all the time. And of course by warm fuzzy socks.
Good Morning Bebbi!
ok, I guess I should be off to clear the snow now. It's coming down pretty good, so I better try and keep up with it!!
I'll be thinking about you Owl's that don't have snow! ;o)
From Area 51:
Mary/Mi - Ohh the pizza stone is awesome. I switched over to the stone bar pan because I used it more. I do need to get another pizza stone too though. I actually have had them break, but we keep them in the oven so that is what make their life short.
Just Lin: Thanks for the congrats. I weighed myself this morning and I am officially down 50 lbs now! I am so excited!! It's a long way to get to 50 lbs. I just am excited about checking in with Alli today and going on fitday.com (because it is nice to see the graph showing my losses!).
Oh Happy Saturday! I am going to go and go for a walk! Surprise, Surprise...hehe.
Bebbi, the only thing that keeps me from putting on extra clothes is the Hot Flashes!!!
I'm constantly putting on the sweatshirt and taking it off!
Thank goodness for zippers!!!
No pull over's for me!!
I feel like I must say what is in my heart. I have read about a blog war. I write on all of the blogs and I just don't feel this way and I simply don't feel that it is so. I would not associate with toxic personalities who would do such a thing. Not everyone likes me here and I have no idea why because I don't know you and you don't know me. I wrote out all 42 names last night and beside each name I wrote down why they left if I did know. I went through past blogs and did a lot of soul searching and I came to some realizations.I had a reality check. Carol may choose to delete my comment but if so I don't know why because I have nothing negative to say but there are some who criticize me for a typo or any advice I give no matter how innocent. It just saddens me that a few have bashed others and some don't like others so they scheme to run others off. I think that is a shame because this blog didn't start off to be that way at all.
Have a nice day to everyone who has always been very kind to me and I will see you in other venues!
Good Morning Everyone!!!!
Bonnie- Thank you for the beautiful blog yesterday! It put the biggest smile on my face and many songs in my heart.
Also, Bonnie thanks for the kick in the butt sometimes I need one.
Carol,
I love your title "We all have a journey".
It is so poetic in many ways.
BIRDEE - Just got done shoveling!!!
SHIRLEY - Thanks for breakfast!! It helped with the shoveling. :D
Mom's taxi is taking off!! I'll bbl. :D
Good morning ITEACH - we were typing at the same time!! Luv u....:O)
Dreama I'm not ignoring your comment.
Just thinking about it.
Good Morning my dear friend (Iteach) and THANKS! My day just brightened :-)
Reading over morning coffee and found this...for all in search of some YELLOW~~~
The Colour Yellow
04 December 2008, 11:50AM
AS if we didn't already know judging by the abundant bursts of yellow on the spring/summer 2009 catwalks, yesterday Pantone - the global authority on colour - named PANTONE(R) 14-0848, Mimosa, as the colour of the year for 2009.
A "warm and engaging" shade of yellow, Mimosa represents hope and optimism - buzzwords for the new year after a 2008 full of instability and upheaval.
"The colour yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance," Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, tells MARKETWATCH.COM. "Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation."
Good Morning All--
Congrats Birdee on being first.
I will read the blog and the comments and I will be back. I am having trouble sitting at the computer or finishing my cards because of my arthritis but I am praying the pain is soon gone. I think sitting on benches for a concert may be fun but not in the best interest of those who have back problems. Have a great day and I will see you later.
Yesterday I was reading our local newspaper.
The only funeral home that we have in our town is having a Christmas Open House tomorrow. Cookies and punch will be served. They will also have a drawing for gift give aways.
I sat and reread that several times.
Am I the only one who thought that was odd?
Good Morning Hooters!
Way to go birdee!
Uggg, Frozen Tundra is right BonBon. Happy Shoveling Jodi- I make Mr. Goldie do that.
Breakfast looks yummy shirley-thanks. By the way- love the daily avatar changes. Its like the 12 days of Christmas right here on in our little nest.
Iteach- no you are not the only one to think it odd!
Guess what?? My favorite show is HGTV's House Hunters. So I found out they are doing a show right here in our area and the real estate agent is my best friends daughter! She and my oldest son are 6 months apart and grew up together. She is a beautiful girl with her own little boy now and i am so excited!! I feel like its my own kid on tv!!!!!
Loved the video today Carol- but I may never look at an apple the same way!!!! LOL
HAPPY BIRTHDAT RENEE EVE!
Dreama,
I have sat here contemplating a response to your post. I have decided that I will not be a party to drama, which is exactly where I see this going.
We are all entitled to our opinions on our own behavior and how others perceive us.
Have a nice a nice day and I hope you find happiness in the other venues that you frequent.
Morning Glories!
Ohhh Birdee is making a run for first at first! Congratulations!
Hmmmm Carol don't know what to make of todays blog. My brain is all over the place and can't seem to jump start it. The worms were kind of cute in a gross kind of way as I have bitten into and apple and got half the worm before! Ewwwww
I actually kept waiting for Birdee to swoop in and eat one of the little suckers!
I drug my sick ass out of bed and have to run to the food bank to get the books to do the month end paperwork. Need to take a shower here shortly!
I too refuse to dragged into the Dreama Drama. Dreama I am sorry you are caught up in this, but you are the only one who can stop it by refusing to go along with any baiting or perceived slights. I wish you well at the other blogs you visit.
Goldie I love House Hunters too!!!! I especially like the international House Hunters. Let me know if you find out when they are going to air this one so I can see your friends daughter!
Waving at my Hodi and My Shirley and my favorite Iteach and can't forget my favorite Bon Bon!
If I missed any of you waving and saying you are my favorite, because you are!
Ok got to go. Be back later.
Dreama I appreciate your friendship. You have always said supportive and kind things to me here and on myspace. I don't always respond to everyone and if at anytime I have nade you feel less than welcome here I am sorry. If I ever felt I had intentionally hurt anyone here I would leave in a heartbeat. Bullying is unexceptable anywhere. Period.
((HUGS))
Happy Birthday Renee Eve!!!!
Everyrime I post I forget to say that so I will say it again...
Happy Birthday Renee Eve!!!
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Good morning Bonnie, Bebbi, Iteach, Tinka, Goldie, Lynn D and Zona!
Good Morning!!
CPGEM: I tried the video..but there is a message saying that it is no longer available! I guess the saying "The early bird gets the worm" has been proven today! ;)
BIRDEE: Congrats on FIRST! Thanks for the warning!
JODI: I LOVE the snow..but then again I don't have to actually shovel or blow it. I got all the pics...I want to visit!! :)
BON'O: Hope you aren't too cold..I'm freezing..it's 41 degrees here! Brrrrrrr..
ITEACH: My day just got that much better...Good Morining!! :D
TINKA: Please take it easy today. I'll be sending lots of warm, healing thoughts your way!
Good Morning GOLDIE!!!
SHIRLEY: Thank you for breakfast! I think I'm going to try the Gingerbread pancakes that DIANNE is always raving about. Diet Pepsi!! YAY! :)
The delete was mine..gremlins in my machine today..sorry!
LYNND: How are you feeling today? You could see the video?? Hmmmm..maybe there are more than gremlins in my computer. I'll have to go back and check agian.
Good Morning....first!!! Oh never mind, I guess event tho it is only 9AM I am a little late! Early bird catches the worm..hahaha..Congrats on first BIRDEE and CAROL, I loved the blog and video..very cute but I did keep thinking about JODI's apple crisp while I was watching it.
GOLDIE: I am going "steal" your words here....I ditto ditto ditto exactly what you say about the drama. Now...on to some breakfast...
SHIRLEY: Yum, finally some gingerbread pancakes. I kind of "cheated" on you the other day and went to IHOP for pumpkin pancakes....but they were not anyway close to as yummy a yours!!
Welcome back JUST/LIN: Did you have a good time? What did you do with your weeks vacation? I missed you and your fun posts.
MARY/MI: Well---here is the story---(from area 51)I don't think I wil probably be making a video of my Christmas singing for the blog because (I know you will find this hard to believe) BUT in my family...I am the only one that thinks I sing like Karen, Cher, Johnny, etc. I think they don't hear so well but I don't want to embarrass myself. I have done that at karoke enough times over the years.
Oh poop...the video doesn't work for me!! :(
HELP!
My friend gave me her 8 year old son's Santa letter yesterday and wants me to respond to it. But I'm not sure what to say. I started it but now I'm at a loss for word. If anyone has any suggestions could you contact me at myspace. Thanks!
DIANNE: I have a tape of you singing Happy Birthday..it's terrific!! I hope you'll share the gingerbread pancakes!! :)
Hi ZONA: We were typing about early birds and worms at the same time. I could see the video just fine...there might be a hex in your computer OR maybe you are just pushing the wrong button. Push the arrow in the middle of the video...(just kidding :)
ITEACH: I forgot to say how glad I am to see you on our nest today. Hope things are a little less hectic over the weekend for you and you get to enjoy the season.
ZONA: Let me think back to last winter...Yes, I do remember how much you and MrZ l o v e the snow! I really am going to bring you a suitcase full someday!
LYNND: I hope you start feeling better. It may be time for the old MRL stand-by cure-all....the whopper for dinner!
DIANNE: IT WORKED!! Thank you!! ;)
Happy Saturday Owls.
Carol, I loved the story of the journey. I was afraid, however, that the worm would get squished on the road. I'm happy to see it wasn't.
Shirley, Yummy breakfast. I have been up since 5am PST, so I am ready for breakfast. I'll have a scrambled egg and bacon. Thanks. Oh, the table looks beautiful.
Iteach, Odd indeed. Will there be a tour? I'm not sure I'd want to see that.
Birdee, You really need to put some clothes on your ChickenOwl butt. I'm afraid you are going to get sick in this cold weather.
Goldie, see comment to Birdee. You both worry me.
Waving a wing at all the other Owls. I have errands to do this morning. Hope to be back later.
SACBARB: Have a great day today..and thank you for the card, it was beautiful!
CPGEM: Loved the video..so cute!
DIANNE: You are an excellent teacher...thank you for helping me with the arrows this morning! ;)
63 it's..
64 still..
65 kinda..
66 early..
67..so
68..I'll leave this for...
ME!!! LOL...ok gotta go..everyone have a great day!
Good morning! Congrats on first, Birdee!!
Carol, that was such a cute video! Ahhh, worm love ... what could be better?!
Shirley, fabulous breakfast and beautiful table setting!! Thank you.
Dreama, Shirley said exactly what I would say. I'm sorry you've been hurt and I hope it never happens again.
Happy Birthday, Renee!!! I hope you have the most wonderful of days! What are you doing today??
Good Morning Owlettes!!!!!!!!!
BIRDEE!!!!!!!!!!
Early birdee.... congrats...
and BBRRRRRRRRRR!!
me too.... I woke to 22 degrees at 9:30 this morning...
but thankfully no snow...
Jodi... see above...
Shirley... I love it when you make our wonderful Saturday morning Breakfasts....
YUMMY...AND ...THANK YOU.....
And .. take the child on a tour of the North Pole... the way you describe Owl Manor... I would love to be a kid and get a tour of the North Pole through your eyes and imagination!!!!
Just sayin'...
BonO...
Morning.. I am still sing all the songs from yesterday... thanks it set my mood so well.... I am taking my Christmas CD's with me on delivery tonight.....
Bebbi... WOW...50 pounds.....
CONGRATS... I know how hard that is.... I wish I could do it myself....
Dreama... What Goldie and LynnD said...
leave the drama out of the nest...
ITEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am soooooooooooooo happy to see you here...
AND YESSSSSSS!!!!!!
that is really creepy......I will keep my little one liner to my self...
Goldie...
LynnD...
Dianne in Denver...
Zona.....
MOrning ladies...
I need to get ars in gear today...
Hope all have a wonderful day...
I hope I didn't miss anyone...
I really didn't mean to...
put it took me forever to write this... so more have posted I am sure...
Waving a wing at you!!!
Sacbarb andSandie...
you posted while I was typing my novel...
Have a great day ladies!!!
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Happy Saturday!!
wow - looks like I have ALOT of reading to do!!
that will teach a girl to try to sleep in!!!
Birdee - congrats on FIRST!!
waving howdy to all that have landed!!
I need to read the blog and will be right back..
i hope everyone has an excellent day!!
:-)
Shirley and Sandie like you I do not wish people harm. I also do not like to see people in pain. I agree with you up to that point.
However, I don't want to be in any drama anymore.
If you are pressing charges, do it. Just leave us out of it.
Also, people have left the nest for numerous reasons. It is their personal reason and I have no desire or time to analyze it. I miss them a lot, but for heavens sake it is just a blog.
Just like my church. We have members that disagree with our priest and look for greener pastures.
We also have some members that just need a break to find themselves. Sometimes they come back and sometimes they don't.
Perfect IBB!! Shirley, write that child the wonderful story and take them on an adventure. And tell them to believe, but that Santa can not bring all things and make all wishes possible. But that Santa does his best and that is all anyone can do!!
Iteach- you said it perfectly. I agree. Now I'm done.
JODI- SWAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEK- SWAK!!!!!!!!!
Sacbarb- LOL, it is a bit chilly....
Baking brownies today. Real and Cyber- so we an all have a light, stress-free weekend...:)
LYNN_ they are shooting HH right now. Then they come back in 4 or 5 months (they want to see the changes and the change of seasons in WI). After that they said the episode ususally airs about 6 months later. So the whole thing can take a year to get on tv!!
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cpgem - refreshing - thank you for your blog today...
I truly have to run - and would love to give a shout out to all - but ya'll have been busy!!!!
:-)
so..... i'll do the old Hee Haw salute..
S A L U T E !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(((HUGS)))...
bbl......
Thanks Goldie...
and Shirley... One more request... if you chose to do that ... would you share a copy with us.....
(in my best roger rabbit voice)
pppprrreeeezzzeee.( which is a big ole PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!)
Morning MEK!!!!
Iteach ..very well said...
Deleted comment was mine...
Shirley, you have MS Mail :~) A link to some cool Free Letters from Santa, just to jump-start that vivid imagination of yours~~ link didn't seem to work here but does on MS. (??)
Now, all bundled up and out into the chilly sunshine. Good Saturday to ALL!
Arriving at Owl Manor in the winter time is nothing short of spectacular. The trees lining the driveway are covered in snow and glistening in the sunlight.
Walking up to the door you can hear the crunch of the snow under your feet and feel the cold crisp air on your cheeks. The huge wreath on the door welcomes everyone inside to the warmth and love that Owl Manor is known for.
You can hear the crackling of the fire and smell the aromas from the kitchen. Christmas has arrived. The entrance hall is lined with coats, hats, scarfs and boots.
As you walk into the living room area you can't help but gasp as your eyes take in the 20 foot high Christmas tree. From the star at the top to the presents at the bottom the site is magical. All of the adults, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews have decorated the tree with fun and love and fabulous ornaments. The lights bring the whole effort together making this tree the best ever.
Christmas carols are playing in the background. Candles are lit on the mantle. Cats and dogs are in the laps of their owners or on the floor next to them. The sipping of cider and eggnog and the munching of cookies can be heard.
Outside children are squeeling with delight as they slide down the big Owl Hill and skate on Owl Pond. Their cheeks are cold and red but they are not yet ready to come indoors. When they do hot chocolate and cookies await them. Enjoy your day!
Shirley, do I really have to live in the real world after that???
You are awesome, girl! And you asked for suggestions for a Santa letter?? Don't think you need a bit of advice on that--just do your wonderful writing! You really are talented, Shirley.
Thanks for painting that lovely picture for us today!
flying back in for another...Howdy! to all!
survived the snow blowing and did some touch up painting in the laundry room...now time for a shower!
Jodi, glad you survived your snow shoveling too!
Shirley, what a wonderful story!
You do have a way of writing that make's me feel like I'm really there! If you wrote a book, I'd buy it!!♥ Think about doing one!
I'm sure whatever you write for your friends son will be Spectacular!!! Lucky little boy!
Not totally caught up with the post's..I will try to do so after bit!
My body needs some hot soaking right now!
Wishing You All~~A Great Day!
xoxoxox
Happy Saturday!!
I've been MIA the past few days, I have a LOT of catching up to do on the blog.
Busy with work and other stuff, last night was our work Christmas party sooo have a bit of a head ache this morning :)
I must say, MR. EBJ looks MIGHTY FINE in a suit and tie! woohooo!!!
We don't get dressed up too often, so it is a nice treat to see him all "prettied up". hahaha!!!
It is AMAZING to see the transformation of people (i.e. my co-workers) after a few drinks...
I have to watch the video and read comments. bbl
Congrats to Birdee this morning!!
Oh, Shirley, you just my day.
That was so beautiful.
I just read it to my five year old and he loved it.
Speaking of five year olds, I need to get moving. We are going to town that is about 25 minutes away for a little Christmas adventure.
It is a popcorn & cookie store. I signed him up to make x-mas cookies, x-mas ice cream cones, and decorations. It should be a lot of fun.
Happy Birthday Renee Eve! I hope you have a fabulous day!
Shirley, you truly have a gift for writing. Wish I had your way with words.
Iteach, a Christmas open house at the funeral home seems creepy. I don't think I could attend!
Is there any way you can find out what the gifts that they're giving away in the drawing are? I'm a little bit curious...
I love all the different Christmas owl avatars!
It's cold and foggy here, and it's hard to get motivated to do anything productive! Might be a lazy-ass day today!
Shirley, that really painted an awesome picture!! Love it!
Back, and only 5,176 steps today. I have to go out and walk some more.
It is snowing here. It looks pretty, not too much snow, just a dusting.
Happy Saturday Everyone!
CAROL~ I just LOVED that cute little video! Who ever would think that little green inchworms would be so adorable! I can't wait to show it to Laurie! (when she wakes up, the sleepyhead)
My we are a busy nest this morning, I will try to say Hi to each of you!
BIRDEE~ Congrats on #1, and even though it is around 45 here in Northern California, that's too cold for me! I too am in sweats, with a scarf! And my furnace is set to 66 also!
JODI~ BRRR, I can just feel the cold, reading your comments! Love your snow blowing comment, you naughty little thing!
SHIRLEY~ You are amazing, woman! Such a superb chef, hostess, and most excellent story teller! Love you lots, dear one.
BON'O~What interesting interpretations of the color Yellow! I wish the Yellow Sun would shine here today!
DREAMA~ Hello, and please try to find some happiness. Life is way too short to be unhappy so much.
ITEACH~ Yes, very odd, indeed. I couldn't help thinking maybe they should call it "Open Casket" Brunch, instead of "Open House"! I have a very weird sense of humor today!
TINKA~ Please feel better, my dear. And stay warm, too!
GOLDIE~ How fun to know someone that will be on House Hunters! Please let us know when the show is aired. I don't watch it much, but I will watch that one!
LYNN D~ You are so dedicated to your Food Bank Volunteer job! Hot Chicken Soup (sorry Birdee)for you when you get home!
ZONA~What, 41 in Arizona! How awful! Put on your sweats too, for goodness sake!
DIANNE~ Hello! Cracked up at your being "first" at 9:00!
SACBARB~ Laurie and I got your card a couple of days ago. It is so beautiful! Thank You so much. I envy all of you talented and creative Owls! My cards to you all will be very ordinary, I am afraid!
IBB~I will be thinking of you tonight, singing away, while doing your deliveries! Bundle up dear, Baby Its Cold Outside!
MEK~ How about your weather, is it cold in your part of Arizona too? I think all of us Owls are in a Cold Snap somewhere! Maybe we should all go visit TURTLE in warm Hawaii!
EBJ~ I can just imagine how handsome Mr EBJ looked, and I am sure you were a knock-out yourself also! You gotta watch out for those "Office Holiday Parties", though LOL! It is funny to see how after a couple of drinks everyone loses their inhibitions, and you see a whole new personality! Then comes Monday morning and everyone is so shy again! (or just plain embarrassed)
JUST_LIN~ heard you are back from LA! Welcome Home! Hope your trip was fun.
LANI~ Hi to you too, even though you haven't posted yet!
Sorry for the VERY LOOOONG Novel, but since I haven't really posted much lately, I wanted to say Hi to so many! And to those who fly in later after all their shopping, and errands Hello!!!
Oh my, as I was writing, the sun has actually started to appear through the cold gray fog of Santa Rosa! Now I have no excuse to take Miss Olive for her daily walk.
I am making my Turkey version of Shepherd's Pie today. We have just enough left over for a small one! Very delicious!
So till later my friends,
Peace and Love to All,
Donna Jean, Laurie Elizabeth, & Miss Olive
iteach, That is VERY ODD!! and, I am so glad you are back!! *doin a Happy dance all around iteach*...yay!!!! Welcome back!! :)
BEBBI~ Please forgive me! I don't know how I missed your comments! Bad girl, Donna Jean.
And 50 lbs, wow, way to go!!! You are one determined lady! I am so very happy for you!
Dreama: I hope that you get things figured out. I personally don't like to see you harassed and hurt.
Donna Jean, Thanks! I am so glad about it.
Goldie: What is HH?
GOOD MORNING TO MY NESTMATES
CAROL, Cute video with a great message. I took it to mean devotion and perseverance.
I enjoyed reading your back and forth conversations regarding the weather. It is fascinating to one who has only lived on the west coast. I remember my friends mother used to change drapes and bedspreads etc. for the winter.
BIRDEE, Thanks for the virus warning.
Jodi, It is good to know you have the SPCA stamp of approval on your apple crisp, as no worms were hurt in it's production.
SHIRLEY, SHIRLEY, SHIRLEY, You are a natural at writing. Just last night (the honest truth) I said to SLIN that you could easily write a best seller just like the author (can't think of her name) of the "Harry Potter" books. SLIN absolutely agreed. I am here at OWL MANOR and it is looking so festive and the food is delightful. Thank you.
BON, Early BIRDEE and energizer JODI. LOL Very clever!
BEBBI, Again congratulations
GOLDIE, I will look forward to the program also.
TINK, I am sending healing thoughts for your back.
BARB, I also was afraid for the life of that worm out there on the road. :)
SANDIE, I love your owls.
IBB, Stay warm
Hi to MEK & EBJ
LYNN, Get well soon. More healing thought your way.
ITEACH, I can't imagine either. I can think up some kind of funny, but morbid ideas, but I will refrain due to the time of year and some maybe sensitive especially now.
DIANNE, I am sorry you didn't catch a worm this morning.
ZONA, Can we ever really complain about the weather here in the west? :)
DREAMA, All I can say is my experience here has been positive. All of the nesters love their families and friends. I have not seen even one ugly comment toward anyone and personally have always been treated with respect.
I sometimes tease people and I certainly would never intentionally hurt someone's feelings. If ever I do, please tell me.
I know this is off topic, but I had a scary mishap at the Mall (could I say on the job injury?). I was doing a mystery shop at one of the restaurants in the food court. I ate a chip. It got lodged wrong in my throat. For less than a minute, I panicked until it finally went down. After that happened, my throat still hurt. I sat there for the required time and then got up to leave. I was considering going to Urgent Care to see if I damaged my throat.
It still hurts, Mr. Bebbi took a look down my throat and said it looked like I had scratched it. I never had something like this happen before. Has anyone else?
It really is kind of a ridiculous mishap...lol. My sister said to gargle in warm salt water..any other suggestions?
Lani: That was well said to Dreama. I think we all try to treat each other with respect. All the regular people that come here day in and day out anyway.
Sometimes comments are missed and people don't answer. I don't take it personally. I know I have felt a little like some people don't "like" me..or whatever. I stay because of the ones who do "like" me and the relationships I have built up. You have to take the good with the bad. It's okay if someone doesn't like my personality, because in life, that really happens sometimes.
ohh cool..i got 100!
DJ, I saw that you flew in while I was posting. The sun is out here, but not very warm. Nice to see you.
How is Olive doing with the car rides?
iteach: I am envious! I would love to have a 5 year old around to do that stuff again. I bet you will have a blast. Come back and tell us all about it!!! :)
Birdee: LOL about the hot flashes! I can relate. I haven't had them in a while (like a month or two) so I am wondering if it is getting really close to the time when I won't have a visitor once a month anymore. Do you get them after your visitor stops coming or is it just right before. I am so clueless about the big M.
Shirley: I like what you said to Dreama too.
BEBBI,You are right. Just as friends who meet in person, we do relate differently to each other. I think this is a fine place to learn about appreciating differences of opinion.
You have inspired me to lose some extra poundage and exercise more. If there is even one something we can offer another, that is what it is all about. (not saying you don't have anything to offer) :)
Lani: I have 50 lbs less to offer these days..lol. ;)
Hey y'all!! Yep, it's me haha
Heard I was on a most wanted poster, so decided to turn myself in here to my good buddies at the nightowls lol
LOTS has been going on, but I'm alive and kicking...I hope you all are doing well! I have TONS of blogs to catch up on!
Congrats on 1st Birdee!!:)
Talk to you all soon..Thanks again Carol for the link..I am emailing it to myself this time in case of anymore hard drive crashes, etc. lol
Have a great rest of your weekend everyone!
JOEY!! Good to see you!!! I hope that all is well with you!
BEBBI, That was supposed to be anything ELSE.
.... Enters the manor... sees Shirley over in the corner talking to a bevy of owls... takes her aside... moves with her into the Billiard Room... closes the French Doors for privacy... starts discussing plans for the Manor Christmas Party...
haha whabbear..Your post reminded me of Clue!
_____________ did it in the billiard room with the ______________
lol
Hiii Joey!!! LTNS!
I've missed you!
Loved, loved the video this morning Carol!!
*sneaks over to the wall by the billiard room, put crystal glass against the wall, leans ear against crystal glass*....*puts fingers to lips to indicate that everyone needs to be REAL quiet* Shhhhh...I want to hear what's being said!
And, Joey, I want to know what ____ did it in the billiard room and WITH who?....lol.. Sounds like a porn novel to me...lol
Joey~ it's about damn time you came back~ :D
Carol~ wonderful blog....i'm having a hard time wrapping my head around it tho....rough day so far~
SacBarb~ LOVED your xmas card~ smashing, I say~ thank you~
MEK~ thank you for your xmas card~ It's beautiful~
Birdee~ congrats on first....you've almost caught up with scrishy and lynnd~ :D
To those with snow~ I feel for you....but it's like living in AZ here today.....gorgeous and warm~
Off to two basketball games and mass~ bbl~
Hiya EBJ!
Hiya Tina! You may have missed my question last night, did you get my MS mail? I hope your day is going well. Have fun at the games & mass!
ohhhh..mannnnn..warmth..sun....*sigh*...,,it's snowing here! Winter advisory..blah blah.
***Sneaks into the front entrance hall and rigs a bucket of snow to fall on the next person who enter. Sneaks to the back entrance hall to rig a bucket of snow to fall on the next person to enter.***
he!he!he!
*quickly hides the crystal glass in my pocket of my warm fuzzy black sweater* Bebbi <---- already inside! neener neener... *twiddles thumbs* dummmmm deeeeeeeee dummmmmmmmmmmm just standing around doin nuttin.
*watching for the next person who enters the next* *wondering who it will be*
Hi Everyone!
Just got in from xmas shopping, did not read the comments yet, but I shall..
I love my blog today, how silly of me, but I truly do, it has so many meanings.. What one will do to make their journey happen, even if its a cute little inch worm it does not matter, for we will do what needs to be done, in our life, in our friendships, with our families, and for the one we love...
Its all about the journey..
♥♥♥
I can't stay.. I am going over to my cousins for dinner....
Hope all had a great day...
My feet are burning from walking so much today, I was in so many stores.. Thank goodness for crocs..
Bebbi:
I forgot my step counter.. Crap and I would have had a good number..
I ran out this morning and never looked back..
I will see ya all later..
:O)
Hey Joey! Nice to see you back!!
Bebbi, 50! That's so awesome.
Carol, I'm off to book club soon--wanna go??
***whisper to Bebbi***
Looks like Carol is the lucky on! He! He! He!
Ok I'm off to make snowballs now. No no no...I mean...errr...cookies. That's right I'm making cookies. (he!he!) See ya later!
Shirley: lol..yep it was Carol. too funny! She was in such a rush, she didn't even feel it. It must be pretty cold outside there in New Jersey!
Carol: Bummer about the step counter, it is exciting to see the really high number days when you can get them.
Sandie: Thanks! :)
SHIRLEY - I love your description of Owl Manor for the holidays!! And you have nothing to worry about....that Santa letter should be a piece of cake with your fabulous imagination!!!
JOEY!!! Well it's about damn time. :D Welcome back!!
I just got back from seeing The Dark Knight with my youngest. What an amazing last performance by Heath Ledger!! I will definitely be adding this to my DVD collection.
GOLDIE - Well said!!! How you coming on the windows? You could come over and do mine next!!! :P
First of all, I want to thank everyone for the welcome backs over the last couple of days. I should have had my #2 pencil with me so I could say thanks individually, but, alas, I didn't.
I got a parking ticket today! Woo hoo! (that was a sarcastic Woo hoo).
Joey Long time, no see! I hope your computer troubles are over and you will be a regular here, again.
iteach At least the funeral home isn't giving demonstrations!
Tinka I'm sorry that your arthritis is acting up. I hope you feel better soon.
Renee Eve It's your birthday? I hope you're having a very special day.
Shirley Thank you for the wonderful and festive breakfast today. And the love how Owl Manor has been decorated for the holidays. You have a real gift for creative writing.
Dianne I had a great time visiting with my mom and brother. Also, I got to play with my brother's new 4 month old kitten. She's a riot! Very acrobatic and entertaining.
Dreama I think it's all been said, at this point. Perhaps a different blog will be a better fit for you.
Afternoon Owls!
Iteach I read Mr. Lynn D your post from this morning about the Local Funeral Home. He laughed until he had tears!
We were wondering if the cookies might be Lady Fingers?
Prizes we came up with were a free Burial Plot, Design your own headstone, embalming free with casket purchase.
Our favorite was the Wonderful Cremation Urn that you can proudly use now for decorative purposes and a conversation starter!
You know you can proudly show all of your friends the urn you will rest eteranlly in! "I won this at the funeral home Christmas open house!" "It's the first thing I have ever won and it is so useful!" LMAO
Shirley will you come decorate my house with your imagination??? Great description!
Bebbi Walk on! You are doing great! I have choked on many things and yes corn chips are in that list! Glad you are OK! Gargle with salt water like your sister said. Oh and HH is House Hunters.
Joeeeeeeey! Welcome back it is about time! I figured you had found a new nest!
I went and ran errands and bought more freaking Christmas cards! It's a disease I tell you! I think from now on I am giving them out for Birthdays too! Recycling at it's finest!
Ok I have to chug some cranberry juice.
Bebbi I nearly choked on a large vitamin pill once. It was very scary. Now I only take the chewable ones. I agree, gargle with warm salt water.
Just Lin: My sister said she did too once. I am going to gargle tonight. It still is sore. :( Well, at least I am not eating too much anyway..lol. It should heal quicker.
LynnD..thanks for the 411 on HH. LOL at giving them away as birthday cards too. Too funny! Going to do the salt water thing tonight..NOT looking forward to it.
too funny too about the prizes at the funeral home party..omg..laughing my butt off. SHEEeesh..too weird!!
Good evening feathered friends.
SHIRLEY...one word...AMAZING!
I feel that I must clarify the reason for my sabbatical. I want to reassure EVERYONE that it has NOTHING to do with the nest or ANYONE that posts here. I have some things going on that have left me somewhat emotionally drained and I don't want to be a Debbie Downer. So for now, I feel it is best to take a break and try to deal with my own crap. I WILL be back to regular participation soon, and until then I will think of you all fondly.
MO HO!!! How are you on this fine wintery day? So great to talk to you last night. THANK YOU!!! Take all the time you need....I will continue to gently stalk you!!! :P
140!!!
It's been a long day. Gonna pop some popcorn and snuggle on the couch and watch a movie.
I hope everyone has a good Saturday night. :D
Mo sweety~ I showered! :D
Joey, I missed you!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had a great day with Philip.
One of the activites that he did today, I'm going to do in my classroom.
I love to do edible art in my room.
You take a sugar ice cream cone and cover it with green frosting.
Then you decorate it with little bits of candy.
You tip it upside down and it looks like a Christmas tree with lights!!!
MO...great to see you popping in. I hope things settle down for you soon.
SHIRLEY: I have been flying over the nest and wondered what all the commotion was about...it was you decorating!! It is beautiful. You have been busy cooking our breakfast and decorating the nest and putting a "welcome" bucket of snow at each door. You have such a great imagination I was almost thinking of asking you to write a Santa letter to me!
ZONA: How was your Christmas party? Did it snow? :)
We went to our HOA Christmas dinner and then ventured back to Toys R Us. I told my dil what I had bought for the youngest grandson and she thought the middle one would like it too and the sale is over at midnight tonight. They had just a few left of what I was looking for plus I found a couple of DS games I had been looking for. Boy, that store was a mess and the clerk said it had been packed all day. We picked a good time to go. MrD was thrilled to go shopping with me to the toy store! :) We then treated ourselves to some Krispy Kreme Donuts for breakfast tomorrow...just what we don't need but oh well!
Hope everyone is having a nice evening. JODI: shirt in position for AM?
Birdee:
Congrats on 1 to 4...
But you did not bring the popcorn?
Birdee:
When I posted that video I was hoping you did not eat those adorable worms. I am very glad you minded your manners, and left them alone...
:O)
iteach~ that is a great idea~ I saw the pics.....Philip is adorable~
Di-di~ I'd like a donut please~
Hi Carol~
Tina! You have MS mail. Thanks so MUCH for responding! I really appreciate it. :) You ROCK!
Hi!!
Stopping by before bed time!
Bebbi, hi from earlier!!
Tina, love Eunice's Christmas outfit! :)
Dianne, Poe would love a bite of donut...
JL, love your cute Christmas owl!
See ya all tomorrow, sleep well everyone!
Oh, Dianne, what I wouldn't give for a Krispy donought.
Oh, wait, I did give up somthing, my girlish figure! lol
Ugh!
EBJ~ thanks~ :)
iteach~ I think we should just enjoy our figures~ :D
bebbi~ you have ms mail~
Shirley,
You made breakfast, and mounds of mo, oops sorry, mounds of bacon for me! And the white carnations are such a special touch... Sorry I missed it, however I am
eating mine now as I type this... Greasy fingers and all...
And
Yes, When one believes, it can be done!
Bebbi:
I know, I loved the eyes too.
Birdee:
Birds get hot flashes... Its probably all the feathers... :O)
Dreama:
No, I have no reason to delete your comment, I just can't take the drama, as it has nothing to do
with the nest or I. I am sorry for what you are going thru, but perhaps you need to do what you
have been stating and move on. There is old saying in my home
"You can't beat a dead horse" which simply means, to bring up the same topic, with no outcome or conclusion. Mentally I can't hear it anymore, as it started to affect me personally, and that is not good.
I do however wish you the best in all your future endeavours
Iteach:
Thanks ♥♥♥ And the funeral/Christmas just sounds so wrong..
Bon:
I am so excited.. Yellow is the color for 2009.. When I was looking for it the other day, all I really had to was look here, cause there was a abundance of it.
Thanks for sharing that info, so kewl...
Tinka:
So sorry you are struggling... Hope as the day went on you felt better
Mo:
So very good to see ya here, I have missed ya.. Take all the time you need. But don't think for one moment the stalking stops... Cause it won't..
:O)
Now where was I...
Oh yes Owl Manor..
BRB
Goldie:
It really is just a cute little worm.. Its not one of the gross worms you find in a rotten apple..
These two are class acts.. :O)
Renee Eve,
Happy Birthday!
Lynnd:
The comment up there for Goldie.. for you two..
Dianne_singing_in_denver
I say go for it, if you think you have the voice of Cher, well than more power to ya!
Zona:
Glad you were able to see the video...
:O)
5 teenage girls...an impromptu birthday party.....and my cake was a hit...I think my work here is done~ :)
Shirley:
How funny, I had no idea a bucket of snow fell on me.. I was so distracted.. However that would explain the puddle of water that was on the floor next to my computer chair.. I wondered where that came from...
And
Your Christmas at Owl Manor was divine.. You have such a imagination. Perfect!
And
If you need help writing the Santa thing.. I will help you, my space msg me with the details.
Tina:
Howdy! wanna stalk Mo with me..LOL
WOW!!!!!
Imagine my surprise .. I leave and go to work.. and when I pull up the drive ... Our Manor is decorated beautifully.......
(Shirley ...You never cease to amaze me...
I feel like I am sitting in the living room.....)
I sneek in the back door because I can see Shirley has busy decorating... and we all know how shirley decorates...
well I might have known... shirley has all her bases covered... I am covered with snow...
my first snow in a couple years!!!
Good evening all....
Work was busy tonight...
the Christmas Parade was this evening... and when it was over ... people were cold, went home and ordered delivery!!!!!
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and I had my Christmas music just blasting...
hope everyone has a great night....
I need to get to bed... I have a lot of baking to do tomorrow ... if I want to mail packages on monday!!!
Hey CArol!!!!
Tina:
Some days you can't see it, and that is ok, perhaps tomorrow you will...
JOEY!!!!!
I have missed ya.. so glad you popped you head in the nest....
:O)
Ibb:
Hey! Sleep Well.. and you will have a e-mail from me tomorrow.. with a cute Christmas owl....
:O)
Sorry, I just saw you decorated yours, cute hat.....
Do you still want me to send you one?
CArol... Yes Please...
I did that on Paintr... like shirley said to do last... just to hold me over till you sent me one!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
Ibb:
Will do... you will have it tomorrow.. :O)
Ok.. I am going to have a piece of cake.. yes I am...
BBL..
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ah it's been a while~
a while....but you still got it~ :D
Testing!!!
Tahnk you Carol!!!!
OMG!!!!!!!!!
look who slid in for a 69er...
Hey Kgurl!!!!!
hey Tina... someone beat yo uto it tonight... that hasn't happened often... lately!!!
Just a quick fly-by before going to bed to say Good night.
Good to see you Kgirl. How's everything in paradise?
Festive Eunice~ You are just so precious in your Christmas outfit and remind me of one of my favorite Aunt's that was always 'decorated' throughout the month of December. Actually, she would have fit in so well here, on the nest, with all her get-ups.
Sleep well everyone.
lol IBB~ I like your new look~
Hey ibb~
Goodnight Ronnie~ :)
Turtle:
HA! Congrats! do you need a cig?
Good night Tina.
Is this a slumber party, now?
Ronnie:
I did not see ya! You just got here and now you are going?
Turtle:
We are decorating... hmmm.. your owl needs a santa hat... :O)
Ibb:
It looks so cute.. Just divine...
If i stay, can we make prank phone calls?
BRB...going to get another bottle of water. Will anyone be here in a few?
The slumber party is upstairs~ lol....they are being LOUD!!!!
we can have one here, too~ :D
Good EARLY EARLY Morning Everyone,
This is the first time I've been on the computer today. LOL, I did have a wonderful day, Carol, Thank You, It felt very special to see you singing Happy Birthday to me!!! I to money from my mom and in-laws, my boys bought me Christmas flowers, and a beautiful Ring from John Gold with Pink Ice Crystals the Pink Ice Crystals are all in a circle, its a bit uncomfortable but very pretty. Ok, I am going to bed now, I have LOTS of work to do tomorrow!!!! or later today.
OMG! Ronnie....i had to forbid the girls from crank calling! lol~ i think you belong with the girls in the living room!!!!~ (they are watching Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2~
Ronnie:
Been there done that, pick something new.. :O)
let's play "who's gonna marry Edward from Twilight!" ~
Hello Renee.
Tina~If we can't make prank calls, then are we going to sneak cigarettes and talk about boys we like?
Ronnie~ pass me a cig....what do you want to know about George? :D
Oh my goodness...a cigarette?
Btw, anyone remember the boy in the leather jacket at school that all the 'nice' girls were forbidden to date?
Hi Renee Eve,
Glad you enjoyed your Birthday!
I don't like Edward he has too much hair, and scary eyes...
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