That is so funny, especially because it reminded me of me, sort of. We were pulling a trailer with a small tractor on it and the tongue broke, shooting sparks, at 4 AM near Little Rock, on the interstate. After working on it for 2 hours in the dark, Woody left me there at dawn to guard it while he found a guy to weld it. There I was, in the tall wet grass, freezing my butt off, standing at the fence line hiding from view, scared to death that someone would stop and try to steal the tractor or that I was going to be attacked by a pack of wild dogs, I could hear them getting closer, yikes. lol This was a long time ago. After he got back and got us all fixed up and ready to go, a state trooper finally stopped. Woody jumped right down that poor guy's throat, "where the he!! were you guys when we needed you?" We had seen at least 4 troopers turning around about 50 yards down the highway, right before they got to us, even though they had to see our flashing blinkers. Poor trooper, he started stuttering all over the place. We were ticked. I was soaked up to my knees in 40 degree weather, my lips were blue, it was about 5 hours since it had happened and we weren't happy. I'm glad your friend didn't have any real troubles, Trin, other than getting busted by a cop. lol

Good Morning! Looks like we are heading into another hot spell which means more painting! Well..I hope! Punk...In my younger days I used to stay up to 2:30 AM working, now I nod off by 11:00 PM and am up by 6:00 AM...whatever happened to sleeping in? Sounds like you need to take a break and slow down!!! As to my steaming over my sunflowers, my DH said I caused the wetness we almost had Monday morning...and I was really kidding when I said I want to call the Sheriff...but it's kind of like the woman in Florida who call 911 three times when a fast food place wouldn't give her a refund...silly! Have spent a couple mornings out thinning the plants around the pond and stream. Man! Was it overgrown! I have this really great "thing" on wheels that allows me to get close up and personal with the garden. DH is picking up a truck load of rock for the flower beds which we finally got cleaned up..well almost...but close enough for this year. In the afternoon's I have been cleaning out the cupboards and closets. It is amazing what you can collect in a year. Luvs......aren't kids movies fun? I loved it when our DGS was younger and we would watch movies with him, how quickly they grow up. He is now going on 18....where did the years go? Have you ever watched "Monster's Inc.?" So funny! Babe.....nice to hear from you again and sorry about your hubby...hope and pray that he is well! So where are the pictures? You are going to show us soon? Right? Sure hope so! And please drop in even if you just say "HI" Our school bus just went by so one of the school have started back. We live on the dividing line between two school districts so we see lots of yellow bus's (busses? buses?) buses. I remember when my kids went off to school for the first time, spending what seemed like hours the night before, helping them choose what to wear. The excitement on that first morning, keeping them occupied until bus time and then the relief and sadness when they were actually off into their new world. Then the guilt at the feeling of relief to be "free." And then waiting all morning for the bus to come home. WoW! Guess it must be time to get back to the garden....ah! You all take care! Belle

Hi Anj, So glad you are feeling better. I know how you feel about the gift buying--I need to get started on mine too. Usually, I at least have neighbor gifts ready by now--but I'm still looking for inspiration! LOL Talked DH into going to the Sugarplum Craft show about 45 minutes from home today. It was fun, and he actually did pretty good about letting me take my time to fondle and enjoy all the decorations. Gosh, there were some cute gingerbread things and lots of wooden stakes with words on them like Joy, Hope, etc. Would you believe a simple stake with a large cutout of a star and the word Joy on it was priced at $14.99? I just can't see paying that much for something so simple to make. There was also some cute gingerbreads in three sizes stacked together and tied with a ribbon and they were $14.99 too! DH was really surprised at how high the prices were. I told him now he knows why I go to the shows and often don't buy anything--but I still enjoy looking and just the fun atmosphere of it. There were some cute picture holders made with those round computer cd's and scrapbooking papers. They were linked together with the letters on each one to spell FAMILY and a cardboard square covered with pretty paper attached that you could put your own pictures on. Does that make any sense. They were $12.99, and of course I figured I could make my own--like I'll ever get around to actually making them! LOL Speaking of prices, remember the long narrow mirror that I painted the coffee cups on? My friend has it in her shop and priced it at $29.99. I had figured maybe $14.99. I'm curious to see if it sells. It ended up raining all day the day I drove out there--not crazy about driving the freeways much anyway let alone in the rain! And not one single person walked into the store that day! I felt really bad about that, but it just wasn't a very pleasant day for shopping at all. In fact the shop across the street with all the roses and white furniture that I love wasn't open at all that day. On top of that, she had warned me that there was no heat in the store--so I took our little space heater with me--but it was still pretty chilly. Think I'll enjoy doing that more when Spring comes! LOL Anj, you are right about the decorations. I thought I was getting an early start, but I've still got the family room to decorate and need to put the boxes and all the things I've removed away out of sight until it's all over. Then I'll have to put it all away! Ugh! I think I'm getting to the point where I'm going to start scaling back too. I love looking at it, but hate the work required to do it! I would probably be finished, but my little friend ended up at the emergency room on Sunday afternoon, so I've been going to visit her once and sometimes twice a day this week. Her daughter will be here from Oregon by Sunday, so that will be a big help. Oh, DH just told me to be sure to tell you that not only did he go to the craft show with me, but he even took me out for dinner tonight to the Red Lobster. LOL I think he's trying to get some brownie points or something. ;o) Sure you can show a pic of the Christmas cow. It just seemed like a good thing for your kitchen. I've got my painted jar that I should show a pic of too--I love it! Our temps are in the 40's and 50's here, and I'm freezing--don't envy those of you with those zero and below temps at all. Just remember that it is only going to last a few months! Anj, did you ever get one of those "natural light" lamps? Just wondering if it makes the dreary winter days a bit better by using it. Good luck with your shopping, and enjoy your date night. I'll be back tomorrow. Luvs

Good mornin' Sue. It's a sunny pretty morning here. I did a load of laundry and have it folded but for now it's on the dining room table until I go back to the bedroom to put it up. Not doing anymore laundry until tomorrow morning when maybe I'll get an earlier start. Garage gets too hot. Need to call and get an appointment for a haircut. It's finally grown out enough to cut. She really whacked it off when I got it cut March 17. (4 months!) Should've gone last week but she was on vacation in Indiana visiting her mother. I wanted to make banana-zucchini bread but we have to finish the stuff I made last week first and the Tres Leches cake I got from Publix. Very good but so sweet, even for me. Your dinner sounds wonderful--have fun! I wondered about the 2-crust pineapple pie. Mother used to make them but it was like a cream pie with meringue. Enjoy your day, everyone!