~ Sunday Snags ~

Been awhile, eh?  You may or may not know, this is my favorite time of year, and I just couldn't resist doing a couple.  Just want to remind you, please don't alter them.  I've noticed so many out there being resized and distorted.   I've also been informed and seen for myself some of my tag requests being used for profit.  I will no longer do tags for those that have done that.  Sorry, this is fun for me, not so someone can use them to make $$.  I don't necessarily mean selling them, but to profit from the use for whatever reason. 

 

          

 

Today was a pretty relaxing, boring day.  Back to work tomorrow after a nice long weekend.  I should be happy for the time off, but damn it is never long enough.  Lazy sod I am, eh?  LOL  Only a few more weeks before my vacation at Christmas.  I will no doubt use a couple of 2 hour passes as well as use the one other day I have.  Use or lose it is the policy.   Probably use it during the middle of the week when my son is off and do more shopping.   I've often bought him gift cards for the local malls, but they have now instituted a fee to buy one.  A fee???  You've got to be kidding me!  Talk about total greediness.  It's not enough that I am spending a couple of hundred dollars to use at your stores, but you want to charge me for the privilege?  Bite me!  Rest assured I won't even be going to that mall.  My son agrees.  He also needs to help with a few items for his girlfriend.

 

 

Hope everyone had a great day... and a wonderful weekend.  Back to the grind tomorrow.

 

Hugs

~d

PS.... have you signed my guest book yet?  LOL   Link on sidebar  ::evil grin::

Tags: snags, psp graphics, gift cards

~ Tag Request - I Believe (Gorjuss) ~

Expires 11-27 at noon

 

I love the way this came out... hope you like it as well. 

 

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Tags: tag request

~ And to all a goodnight ~

            

It's been a long day, but here I sit watching a Hallmark movie in between playing on line.  Go figure!?!  If I just did one or the other I'd probably accomplish more :)   Did several things today, and get this.... I ventured out to the stores.  Yeap, me!  I did it!!  I got a few things for my son and his girlfriend and the little kiddies are done.  I spent the entire gift card along with about 35$ of my own money.  Not a bad day.  Not bad at all.  Bug was a breeze to buy for.  She loves frilly........  easy enough.  A couple of toys and some games for her and Gage.  I just need to grab him jammies and that is good.  I'm feeling pretty good about things..............

 

The stores weren't to bad, and when I went to check out I didn't even have to stand it line.  I was first!  For the most part shoppers were in a good and festive mood.  I only ran into one person who was miserable and dropped the 'f bomb' more times then I care to admit.  All over silly stupid stuff.  Who knows, maybe they didn't have what she wanted. 

 

Well, the movie had a happy ending and now it's time to crawl in bed and get some sleep.  Hope everyone had a good day.

 

Hugs

~d

Tags: shopping

~ Sweet Revenge? ~

Ryan Miller, our starting goalie, had a break tonight.  With starting the last several games and playing the last two (Wed and Fri), it was Jocelyn Thibault's turn.   Jocelyn has been in the league for several years and actually played for Montreal way back in the day.  He is a new comer to the Sabres.  He was thrilled to start the game 'back home.'  He pulled out all the punches and had a shut out.  The boys won 3-0.  It was an excellent game and the boys played extremely well in front of him.  It's nice to see.  Vanek, Spacek, and Hecht scored for the boys.  Dare I get excited and think my boys are back?  The win tonight allowed them to leap frog over a few teams in the standings and leaves them within points of being in the top 8 in the conference.  The top 8 make the playoffs... but that is a long way off and there is lots of hockey left to be played.  Sixty one to be exact :)  Next game is Monday in Washington.   Can the boys keep it going?  Lets hope so!

Tags: nhl, buffalo sabres, jocelyn thibault

~ Tag Request - Gorjuss Good Girl ~

Expires 11-26 at noon

 

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Tags: Tag Request

~ Tag Request - Gorjuss Railroad ~

Expires 11-25 at noon

 

ROFLMAO .. I was messing with a scrap kit..  A little different, eh?  Thought it was kind of silly but..............

 

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Tags: tag request

~ The Boys did it Again ~

Yeap, they won again.  I won't say they are on a winning streak, but they are on a roll and getting back into things.  The way my boys are suppose to play.  :)

 

Maxie didn't score tonight, but he was 'Mad Max'.  Making plays and feeding the puck to the right place, the right player, and in the net.  YEAH baby!!   They on their way to Montreal to play the second in the back to back.  Lets hope they can keep the roll going.

 

Too tired to do a play by play.  I did the graphic and then got carried away on other things.  Couldn't let it go to waste.....  LOL 

 

Hope ya'll had a great Friday.

 

Hugs

~d

 

PS..... psssssstttt added a guest book... stop by and sign it will ya?  The link is on my sidebar.

Tags: Buffalo Sabres

~ Tag Request - Christmas Recipe ~

Expires 11-25 at noon

 

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Tags: tag request

~ Tradition ~

    

ROFLMAO!!!  I could not help myself when I looked around the room last night.  I had to grab my camera and get these shots.  I'm sure it's a tradition at everyone's house.  After a huge meal, naps are in order.   Look familiar to anyone?  Did you see this at your home last night?  :::giggle:::

 

Another tradition... shopping the day after Thanksgiving.  Not I!  There is no deal worth me getting up at 3 am and standing in line in the blustery weather only to find there were only 3 items in stock anyway.  Anyone out there bold enough to venture out?  Did you get what you wanted?

 

I did sleep in a bit and then got up and did some errands around the house.  I made a new sidebar graphic getting ready for the next holiday.  Now I just need to motivate myself to get my gift list in order and get out and shop.  I have $100 gift card that I received from work.  For my 15 years with the company that was my gift.  Not bad, eh?  Surely came at the right time.  I know it's supposed to be for me, but this is what I want to do with it.  A few extra gifts under the tree will make me happy.

 

Hope everyone is having a great day today, I was lucky enough to have the day off ...........

 

Hugs

~d 

Tags: tradition, shopping, blogplugs

~ Smiles ~

They called for a winter storm to blow through here last night/early this morning.   All we got was rain.  And I mean rain!  I woke up to my front lawn being a pond.  We were lucky, there was no water in the basement.  By the time we went to leave for my sisters the snow had started.  Just pretty little white flakes dancing to earth.  Here and there you could see white pockets on the ground, but it wasn't threatening in any way, shape, or form. 

 

Dinner was great.  Tons of food, but then there has to be when you have a ton of people.  Turkey, tators, stuffing, corn, sweet tators, candied yams, cranberries, you name it we had it.   I got my full of black olives as well.  No, I did not put them on my finger tips this year, but I did eat a ton.  Most likely a whole can myself :)~  Pies and coffee soon followed.  We were stuffed to the brim.  The comfy chairs were soon filled and sleepy heads decorated the rooms. 

 

There were smiles, laughs, and good stories.  I have pictures to prove it and thought I'd share.  The fire was roaring and with the oven lit it was way to warm to have my hair down, so up it went.  I should just cut it off.... but I won't.  When I left I was glad I had it.  The temps dropped and my car was coated in a layer of ice.  It was nice to have the main down the back of my neck to keep me warm LOL

 

I do hope everyone had a great day........ 

 

Hugs

~d

Tags: smiles, turkey day

~ Just Tuesday ~

        

Work was pretty good today.  It wasn't the easiest getting up and moving, but I made it.  I will have to admit they took care of things for me while I was out.  The switchboard operator cut my calls off at the pass.  Not one voice mail after a week.  My desk was clean except for several cards left for me.  I had checked email from home and took care of what needed to be done or passed it on and the rest I caught up on today.   I was pretty much in a cloud, but made it all day without a tear.  Lots of hugs, but no tears.   ::patting myself on my back::

 

Most know I'm close to the Canadian border.  The Canadian dollar is now worth more then the US dollar.  First time in a very long time.  Not far from my home is a fairly large mall.  Over the past few weeks the mall has been full of shoppers.  Sure holiday shopping has started but this has been ridiculous.  I have to say 80% of the cars have Ontario license plates.  What is more ridiculous is the trash in the parking lot.  I am not talking your everyday trash of fast food bags, cups, cigarette butts.  I am talking clothes and shoes.  I will not say all Canadian's are doing this, but lots are.  They buy merchandise at the store and then go to the parking lot and remove what they had on and put the new items on to avoid paying the duty when crossing back over the border, leaving the discarded items right there where they parked.  Some are wearing layer upon layer to avoid the duty.  Local news has interviewed several and they openly admit it.  'Everyone is doing it, it is common knowledge.'  Why not take the items to Goodwill?  Or put it in one of the many trash cans nearby?  Again, not saying all are doing it.  I'm just disgusted with those that are.  Come here and spend your money, that's fine.  Take your trash home or do something productive with it.  Can you imagine how bad it will get the closer it gets to Christmas?  GRRRRRRR

 

One day down and three to go.  Looking forward to Friday.  I will be taking my niece to the hockey game.  Last time we went we won 7-3.  Yeah baby!!!  Maybe their good luck charm will do a shout out and get them back on track.  We need a few wins!! 

 

Well, this evening went by fast and it's time to get moving.  Hope everyone is doing good.   I will be turning on alerts a few at a time.... looking forward to catching up with all of you.

 

Hugs

~d

Tags: Canadian Dollar, shoppers, NHL, Buffalo Sabres

~ Back to Work ~

 I really don't have much to say today, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things.  I took today off and did some things around the house.  One of the things I wanted to do all summer but never found the time or really felt like it was going through the old clothes that don't fit and get rid of them.  I have no idea why I save things.  I understand holding on to smaller sizes as you always think, 'some day I will get back in to them.'  These were clothes too large.  You'd think I'd want them out of sight as soon as possible.   Needless to say I eliminated about 3 large trash bags of clothes.  My dresser and closet are much more organized.   My niece took a few things, some went directly into the trash, and the rest will go to Amvets or Goodwill.  I will most likely drop them off in the next day or two.  You wouldn't believe how much still had tags.  GRRRRRRRR  always intending to return them and never did.  At least my niece got some of those. 

 

Did get out and ran to the store today.  At least it wasn't mid afternoon by the time I put a brush through my hair.  LOL  Just picked up a few groceries and made Sloppy Joe's for dinner.  Exciting, right?  NOT!

 

Back to work tomorrow and hoping my desk isn't buried.  Or maybe I hope it is so I can get lost in work.  Doing ok, but I am still in a bit of a fog.  Maybe being around my co-workers (good and bad) will be good for me.  Time will tell. 

 

Boring entry I know........... just trying.   Hope everyone is doing ok.  I will be around soon.

 

Hugs

~d

~ Tag Request - Gorjuss Snow Angel ~

   

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~ Tag Request - Angel Kisses ~

             

Expires 11-14 at noon

 

Playing on a lazy day........

 

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Tags: tag request

~ Sunday ~

                           

Mornin folks!  Just wanted to pop in and let you know I'm ok, at the moment anyway.  This past week/weekend was the hardest ever.  You may or may not know I have a large family and having us all close by made things a bit easier.  It didn't always stop the tears or my heart from aching, but it helped.   Everything was beautiful, most of all my sister.  I was not surprised by the showing of love and support, my sister was an angel here on earth.  Being in the medical field herself she touched so many lives and helped so many.  She will be missed, but we do know she is in a better place and her pain is gone.

 

To all of you here in JLand I thank you from the bottom of my heart.  Your words of kindness and support are matched by no other.  Let us never forget all the good we do have here... in spite of ourselves.  Cards, emails, comments,  have been so appreciated.  Though you may think it's something little it made my heart warm and my soul smile.  Thank you!  I did try to respond to each but under the circumstances I may have missed someone so I want to say thank you here and now.  I have my alerts off, but I know some have done entries for both my sister and I, the number of comments from folks I am not familiar with tell me that.  Thank you!!  I will probably turn my alerts on in the next day or two.  I want to ease back in.  My sister would not want me to stay away, she'd want me to jump in with both feet.   Either way I will try to catch up.  Just know I do appreciate all you've done for me even if I have missed it.  *hugs*

 

The sky is vibrant blue today and the sun is bright and smiling.  I woke to frost on the grass that glistened like diamonds.  My body feels like it was hit by a truck and I have plans of just being lazy today, no doubt a few naps.   My house is an absolute disaster but it will be here tomorrow.  Love you all and again thank you!

 

Hugs

~d

For my sister

Tags: thank you

~ Home ~

This by far is saddest and the hardest entry I've ever done.  My precious sister earned her wings and went home today.  My eyes burn from the tears and my keyboard is soaked.  I know she's in a better place, and without pain. But, my selfish heart aches... I miss her so much already.  I hate the thought of this void.  I can not do her the justice she deserves in this entry, it would take a week to write, if not longer.  

 

Thank you all for the support and love you've shown me, and her.  I know she will look down on all you with a special blessing. 

 

Seester know I love you and will forever.  I will never ever forget.....  You planned it to a 't', my precious sister..............  to a 't'.  Hugs and kisses to you always!!!

 

I'm heartbroken and at a loss for words right now, but know you all have helped me through this......

I'll be back .........

 

:::lifting a milkshake:::  cheers!

 

For my sister........

~ Quickie ~

Hi Folks!  Again I want to thank you all for your sweet words.  Your kindness has touched my soul.  I so appreciate it, as does my family.   I've expired my most recent tag, and I am sorry for cutting it short.  I needed the diversion, but when I get home at night I'm just completely exhausted, and really in no mood to fill requests.  I am completely caught up and have filled all requests.  ::grin:: even those that were a bit late.  I will be back with more, but right now my heart and mind is in another place.  I do also want to apologize but I had to turn off alerts.  I've tried to keep up and be strong, but I need that strength else where right now.  I hope you understand.  The shoulders I've been offered are so appreciated and don't be surprised if I reach out for one or two. 

 

Hugs

~d

A candle for my sister?

~ Tag Request - Imagination ~

        

Expired

 

A little diversion... I needed one this evening.

 

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A candle for my sister, please?

Tags: tag request

~ If I Could Turn Back Time ~

            

.. yes, if I could turn back time I'd go more then an hour.  I did remember.. it just wasn't far enough.   I've always been one that said, 'I'd change nothing in my past to alter my future.'  The what if's would change way too much.  If I had taken that path instead....... I always came back to my son.  He is such an important part of my life I would do nothing to alter the chances of him being here with me.  My rock, my soul.  Then I sit and think, if I could change a little what would it be.  Would it make a difference today?  What could I, or any body, have done to have this awful disease not touch my sister.  To have it not touch anyone.  To sit and helplessly watch, to ache, to hope.......  to have prayer upon prayer and nothing changes.  I'm selfish...... I want her better.  I want to have months and months back!!  Years!  I shed tears as I try make sense of 'things happen for a reason.'  What possible reason?  'You are not given more then you can handle'  Bullshit!!  Life is so unfair..............  if I could turn back time.

 

A candle for my sister?

Tags: turn back time

~ Tag Request - Gorjuss Reflection ~

    

Expires 11-5

 

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hugs

~d

A candle for my sister, please?

Tags: tag request