Thank you for the report on the river cruise. We love to cruise but have never done a river cruise and I've always wondered if I'd enjoy it. Sounds like maybe not. Just the noise level in the dining room is enough to put me off. To those saying you are an introvert and not sure you'd like a cruise, let me just say that nobody is more of an introvert than me. Especially on vacation. I have zero desire to meet new people while on vacation. In fact, when I'm on vacation I really don't want to talk to anyone. Well, maybe DH ;-) We've even done them with friends and the best part is everyone does whatever they want all day. No pressure to all do the same thing. I am a lie on the deck and read a book all day kind of vacationer while our friends were more of the do every activity type. DH would do a mix. Everyone was happy. And we'd meet up for dinner each night. It was really the perfect mix. Note: we do not cruise on those mega ships with 5,000+ people with rock climbing walls and roller coasters. That is most certainly not for me. We like the smaller to mid size ships. It's important to do research and find a cruise line that matches one's preferences. Different lines cater to different types. Not trying to convince anyone because I know cruising is not for everyone. Some people really just do not like it. Just pointing out you do not have to be an extrovert or enjoy meeting and talking to new people to enjoy a cruise.

FUZZY NAKED LADY here....one last time....how sad for me! LOL! I got mail, from our hostess with the mostess Sunburnt StockingStuffer, AKA Jayeanne. I just opened this wonderful package. Prize time for FUZZY. I received prizes for 12 Days of Appetizers, Drinks and Desserts.... *a gift card....this can be used at one of several restaurants (Panera, Chiles, Red Lobster, Cracker Barrell or The Cheesecake Factory)....very generous.....THANK YOU!! *Seeds.....Dark Galaxy Tomato, Fat Frog Tomato, Plan 9 From Outer Space....all from Jayeanne's garden. Well, maybe my name will be Ugly Spaced Out Fat Frog next year in your December swap Jayeanne...haha. Soon to plant.....THANK YOU!! *Lots of Confetti......which I LOVE. I save it too. Thou shall not waste!! THANK YOU!! *A HO HO HO garden flag.....Santa is so happy. This is fun.....and I needed a new one. I just dumped three Holiday/Christmas flags out. They had seen better Christmas years!! Until next year!! But I am not done yet....well, I should say....SUNBURNT is not done with me yet! I also received...............I think I received this because I scored the highest amount of points...correct Jayeanne? *A BEAUTIFUL STARFISH ORNAMENT....LOVE this!! I am not going to pack this up for next year. I am going to hang it in my family room window. This is so pretty!! THANK YOU! Everything was beautifully wrapped.....and in, of course, Flamingo paper. This was lovely.....many thanks!! ! Happy New Year!! FUZZY NAKED LADY

Fellow FOTESS friends, I have posted the February swap info today. This a simple card exchange and an optional art project. This month is in memory of one of our original founders Shirley Colosimo. I hope you can join us and if your a member from the past, perhaps you can share a memory of Shirley.

Many thanks, Lars 🙂 (We are in the midst of apartment hunting, as our current lease ends in 1 week - this is the most crazy holiday season I've ever experienced.) Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same day this year - it's evidently a rare occurrence Here's one of my many faves - I just watched the movie the other day... That's What Christmas Means To Me/ Gale Storm And this one from Ol' Blue Eyes... The Christmas Waltz