Black Friday - Cyber Monday

I was attempting to post a picture of the day after Thanksgiving for those of you readers who have not been privileged or had the gumption? to venture out in the early hours of the day after Thanksgiving to brave the cowds. Hmm is that a run on or just a big mouthful?

Anyway, I remember one year Sis came down to the land of the south and we went out to stand in line at the Walmart. It was cold, BUT we did stay on our focus and as soon as the doors opened we were to the electronics and two big tv boxes were secured and we went to stand in line. We had to sit the two young boys on top of the boxes as folks were attempting to take the boxes from us!

The boxes were so big we could not get them in the Expedition beast so we had to take the TVs out of the box!. Our TV lasted for a few years but one day it did not want to speak to us any longer.!

I did not get out at the crack of dawn but we braved the outlet mall on the way home from the coast a lovely Thanksgiving feast w/Bill's older sister and then later I did go and get in on the Joanne's sale. Hey fleece for $2.99 yard - great for Christmas gifts! And flannel for $1.49 - I had a great time and grateful to have most of my shopping over with - now to become joined at the pedal with my sewing machine!

Look forward to seeing the finished products! Cant show material because it wouldn't be a surprise now would it?

Time to run and cook some ribs on the grill - WHAT it is November!

Juliet

Holiday Crafty Decorations

Alright all you decorators out there check this out!

I was recently out with a friend and saw the Poinsetta topiary- way too much. I thought I can make that and I did- this is only a prototype but I think it looks very nice!!!

To get into the holiday spirit I also heard of a Tomato Cage Christmas tree - so of course I checked it out and had to make one too! Really Easy too invert the cage, tie the prongs together and run garland frorm top to bottom. I thought that two 9 yard lengths would be good but it really could stand for another.

Sorry To hear of the Fury Friends

Well, this has been a hard year not just for us but others as well. This year earlier we lost our sweet Princess and last week, Oscar left this earth. He is laying eternally beneath the azaleas in the front of the yard. He liked to sleep there.

I just found out that sister in law lost one of their own, Rocky and also father in law lost RC. These great family friends were lucky to live a long happy life and we will miss them.

It is still strange to walk into the bedroom and not see Oscar laying on the bed!

I leave this poem and picture of our Oscar in his fighting weight! Warning if you have lost a pet close to you, this poem might spot a tear. It does for me.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

Virginia Outing

We met up with Dave and Karen and Chase in Virginia. We did one day at the theme park and the other day at Colonial Williams burg. Had a good time as you can see from the pics. Enjoy. I like the pics of Brothers in Time out and Cousins in time out!

The pic of David and Chase with the locals - check out the body accessory on the fine young lady. did not see the tattoo until after I snapped the photo! LOL