Passion Wolf update

I mentioned in my "thoughts" yesterday that my dear friend Passion Wolf was needing prayers. (She ok'd this entry)

Well, about 12 days ago she had went to drop off some mail on her way to work... As you know our area has had quite a bit of snow lately... So, as she went back to her car, next thing she knew she was on her bottom. She fell so hard and so fast she don't remember her feet going out from under her. (I'd link to her blog for you... but it's not public.)

Not only that, but she also broke her wrist. She went to the ER & they said it was a fracture & would just need to be in a cast for about 6 weeks, but needed to follow up with a orthopedic doctor. (The ER only put her in a splint.)

Yesterday I get a call & she said the doc wants her to have surgery the next day (today)! So, I told her soon as she can, let me know the room number so I can come visit.

I went up to visit earlier & she was sitting in the chair with her arm all wrapped up. They had put a plate in her arm. And she had to spend the night so that they could give her antibiotics & help her keep her arm elevated.

Now mind you, she is a very independent gal AND this is the 1st time in her life (she's only couple weeks older than me) that she's broken a bone. And she did a whopper of a break!!

Anyway, she agreed with the doc to do the surgery because he explained (& showed on the x-rays) that she did more than fracture her wrist. She also crushed the bone a bit. Enough there were fragments. Doc said with putting in the plate her healing time would be cut down from 6 weeks in a cast to 10 days in a splint.

If she had did the cast, it could have ended up that upon removal the bone would collapse again & she'd be back to square one. Also, she may have lost range of motion. With the plate she should regain full use after 10 or so days.

So, she's off of work until Monday. She does not have insurance & she makes just slightly above minimum wage. So, please continue keep her in your prayers as she heals. Pray that all will heal properly so she can regain her independence.

On another note... we here in my area of Ohio received at least 12" of snow since yesterday. When I went out to the truck to go see Passion Wolf the snow was way above my ankles. (Don't worry... I did NOT do the driving... hubby took me. And the hospital is just down the road from our house.) AND I walked slowly to the truck, so that I wouldn't fall!

That's all we need now... I can hear it now... I would be calling Passion Wolf & saying... "Hey, I'm here at the hospital... but see if the nurse can wheel you to the ER." ... Because had I fallen... knowing my luck I would have broken something too.

Ok, we've gotten our big snow now... We don't need anymore. Yeah, I still love winter... & the snow... but this... Awww, never mind... I don't care, I still think it's beautiful. Nope, I still don't have to go out in it all the time!

Hmmm... need to ask Hubby, "Where's the snowman you said you'd build with all this snow?" (He jokingly was talking about building one the other day after he was laid off.) Better not ask... because he did shovel a nice large "pit" in the backyard for the dogs to be able to do their business.

However, them silly dogs will go to it & then decide to try to jump out of it to find another spot to piddle.

Speaking of them... When Hubby brought Coleman in last night after being out with him for over 10 minutes... as he was coming in the door, I asked: "So, is my black dog now white?" ... Sure enough, they were both covered in snow. Had I thought of it, I would have gotten a picture. Poor Coleman, we were laughing at him & he looked as if he did something wrong.

Where was Sunny? She was on their couch... she did not want to move late last night, until Hubby took his shoes off to go to bed. Then she jumped up & headed upstairs with him.

I tell you, we have a couple of spoiled silly dogs!! But we sure do love them!! I'd be lost without them!

Well, that does it for today. LOST will be on shortly & so I best wrap this up so that I'm ready when Hubby is.

Think on it Thursday

I have found another video site to upload some of my videos... Jumpcut was giving me trouble last couple times... So, I may stick with this new one Vimeo. I don't know if it's beta or not... but it does seem to be popular.

Even "Tory Linden" from SL is using it for some of his tutorials. (Tory Linden is part of the "Linden Labs" who created / founded of Second Life... an online simulation "world" / game. It's fun, as long as you keep away from some of the horrific stuff that other people do... just like the internet in general!)

Did you all know I have a Second Life Family?? Yep! You already know some of them. But I won't bore you with that today. Maybe when I get my SL video uploaded from a few months ago, I'll explain some more.

What... this train definitely jumped the tracks there for a couple moments. Hang on... this ride is not over yet!

The reason I was talking about Vimeo... is because I finally posted my video from Christmas morning. Now, please, while you watch it... keep in mind that I was extremely bummed the night before because it had been raining & I was hoping for a white Christmas. It didn't look like I was going to get it... But when I woke up just to use the facilities, I saw...........


Christmas snow from LadyHarley Destiny on Vimeo.
Yeah, I sound like a little kid. & I'm oh so sorry about the "singing" of one line. I have not a clue why I kept doing that.

As I can, I'll be posting more of these videos that I've taken over the past few months. Soon as I can get them uploaded.

SPEAKING of "clues"... Yep, my dad sent me another clue about that "mystery package"... & that is... "It's smaller than a bread box."

It's funny he would say that... because I watch "What's My Line" about every night. (It's on Game Show Network (GSN) at 3 a.m., but I record it to watch before I go to sleep.) The link in the title there is one of my favorite "mystery guests".

The phrase "smaller / bigger than a bread box" was coined by panelist Steve Allen. Then when he went off to do his own show "I've Got a Secret"... the other panelists would some times refer back to it as "Is it smaller / bigger than Steve Allen's bread box".

Anywho... here's a recap of the 3 clues given to me so far....
1. You can enjoy several times a day.
2. When used it will keep you warm, or cold if you prefer.
3. It's smaller than a bread box.

Ok... I thought I knew what it was... but the 2nd clue busted it... I'm not going to say what... because... well, I don't want to. LOL

Toodles for now! **HUGS**

I did it again!

I swear, stairs and me just don't get along anymore.

Earlier today I was going UP the steps to get ready for Grammy's party when I slipped... Twisted my back. Oh no... OH YES!!! At least I didn't LAND on it! So, I called Mike & my sister... & made arrangements for her to get him. I didn't think I was going to make it.

Well, after talking to my mom, who basically said I needed to at least make an appearance. Even if I didn't stay long. Well, that was about 1:00p.m. ... & the party was over at 3... well... I made it by 2:50p!! (People were still there... & Grammy was too.)

I gave her, her gift from Dave & I... a pair of Christmas slippers. (they're cute!)

There were a TON of Red Roses in vases & they were giving them away. My mom made sure I took a few... I was only going to take one, but she hands me 4!

Oh... & sorry, no pictures... My battery died on my phone. I forgot all about it 'til I went to leave & then I saw it had died. Don't worry though... I'll try to get some outdoor shots of the place later... seeing how it's down the road from the farm & all.

Anyway, I just wanted you all to know that, if you don't see me around tomorrow... I may just be sleeping & trying to ward off the back pain. (At least I'm sitting up right now! But not to last much longer.) Going to check my messages & I'm going back to a fetal position... well, ok, just laying down! LOL! :)

Toodles all!

90 years young... NEED EVERYONE'S HELP, please...

Well, tomorrow (Sunday) we will be celebrating Grammy (as I will now refer to her from now on... My sister Gina has started that... & I rather like it!) 90th birthday. (Her official one is a few days away.)

I wasn't looking forward to going... with all the people & all... but now that it's snowed quite a bit today (couple inches) it's looking very Christmasy out there... & the place the party is going to be at is up in the "woods" sort of.

All I know is that it's going to be a beautiful site.

One draw back. Got to pick up Mike on my way. UGH! He's been a bit of a pistol lately. I mean non stop... & I don't mean interesting chatter either. (GEESH Dad... I was NOT that bad when I was growing up... & I know I was NOT that bad when I was 19!!!!)

So, anyway... this is my official request for birthday greetings for my Grammy (on the far left in above photo, btw)... HOWEVER... please... no graphics, for I am going to have to read them to her. She will not be able to see the screen that well.

Also, would you please put what state (or country) you're from. She will get a kick out of it all... that she's getting greetings from all around the world.

You do NOT have to give an exact location. Just an approximate area. :o)

Thanks a bunch... & I hope you all are able to see this & comment without any problems. I know Multiply has been having a little problem the past 24 hours... I hope that someone has finally kicked that server.

Toodles & HUGS!!

Just a thought...

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Why is the 1st day of winter so late in December??

I truly think that someone really needs to re-think that! & It's SO close to Christmas!! I really think it needs to be about now. December 1st... how about that? Can we call it officially winter now? No... oh well. I guess it's not THAT cold then! LOL.

The question always asked of me when I said I'm cold is... "What are you going to do when winter gets here! & I just love to come back with (before official date) "FREEZE" (after) "IT IS WINTER!!"

Global warming.... MY FOOT!!! Sorry... It's been SO cold, here, the past couple weeks & it's only the beginning! Don't get me wrong... I'm not complaining.... NOT YET!!

Just as long as it is THIS cold, there better be snow on the ground!! & WOO HOO!! We got a couple inches today!!

The other night it slightly snowed after a day of rain. The blanket of white was SO sparkly that had it not been so bitter out, I probably would have had tears in my eyes!! LOL

See, this was actually my way of getting to post a blog about the lovely snow. Come March 20th (my birthday & the 1st day of Spring) there not better be a flake around!! (It's a toss up here in Ohio... but still, I can always hope!!)

Well, I'm heading to bed... got to try to get some sleep before the party (see blog about Grammy!)... So, I'm going to go warm up a little milk & grab my TimTams & do some TimTam Slams before I go to sleep!!

Don't worry... it won't keep me up! I'm way to tired... but since my mind won't stop spinning, I'll take an Ambien CR & I'll be sacked out in no time... with or without chocolate!!! :o)

Toodles everyone!! :o)

What? They didn't wake me?

That was my very 1st thought once I fully woke up this even around 6:00... YES... I said THIS EVENING!! I thought... goodness the dogs did not wake me up to go out!! I ended up sleeping nearly TWELVE hours!! I really guess I needed the sleep!

I finally fell asleep around 5:30 this morning... I heard hubby's alarms going off, but never heard him get in the shower... nor did I hear him leave. Which means I was sound asleep.

I do remember waking up around 2:00p.m. or so... when Coleman was in my face, because he wanted up on the couch... at my feet... BUT... the little girl (that's Sunny) was already there... So, I picked her up & put her to my chest. (It's so comfy in the winter with her curled up beside me there and Coleman at my feet!) Then I was fast asleep again.

Around 4 or so, I think... I believe I felt Sunny leave me and Coleman jump off the couch... They went to the back room... I think they thought that Dad (my hubby) was home. But I knew it wasn't time... So, I was going to get up... but yep... I fell back asleep... I mean I was SOUND asleep!

I even had a really weird dream too! It was an intense dream... Let me just say this... the farm was on fire!! Scared the daylights out of me!!

Well, I must have been scared enough, because I finally woke up... after a little toss and turning and wiping my eyes... I looked and it's dark out! YIKES... what time is it! I sit up and mumble something to myself (don't remember) & looked at the clock... Before I could even get the words out... "Geesh it's 6:00" the dogs were right there saying... "Come on Mom... we've waited this long... Time to get us OUT!!"

Sunny was dancing around & barking... Coleman was heeling to me (as he always does to us... always in the house, but never outside! LOL)... So... I try to grab my coat & put my slippers on and they're both in my face as I'm sitting on the step trying to get my slippers on... "Silly dogs... I have to get some shoes on 1st!" I was hoping that the snow wasn't too deep for just my slippers.

With Sunny still barking and Coleman doing his spinning it was hard to get him on a leash... but I finally did. (See Sunny is really good... she won't go running off... but the Border Collie in Coleman, we HAVE to have him on a leash!!) ... So, I finally move the towel away from the back door (it's keeping the draft out)... and unlock it... open it... and ZOOM... there they go...

And Sunny is off and Coleman has reached the end of his leash... I can't run (because of my back) and so, it's funny to watch the two of them play for a sec.

Sunny did her little thing right away... Coleman did his walking around and finally did both! They are both enjoying (and Mom is too) the snow... but I wanted to be sure Sunny did the other... so, I walked them to the door... un-clipped Coleman from his leash and guided him in the door so that he was in front of Sunny... so she wouldn't slip in....

Then I went to get her on the leash (to signal her that she needs to do more)... but she turned right around and was back to the yard to do her thing... I waited under the over hang of the garage and soon as she was done... I said "Good Girl"... and she comes back running at full speed and didn't stop 'til she got to the back door.

It was SOOOOO funny... because her ears are flopping & when she runs... she bounces... It's so cute! And she doesn't run that often!! So, it's fun to watch when she's like that!

They are such wonderful dogs... I just love them to pieces!!

Anyway... Just wanted to share my little joy of the day with you!
(P.S. That picture above is the two of them with all their toys!! I know Coleman is obvious... but do you see Sunny?? LOL!!)

Oh... in case you're wondering... I've stalled a little on my novel again. Just can't quite seem to keep going. But I will make the deadline!! I know I will!! (I just have to keep thinking that!!! LOL)

Speaking of... after doing a little research... I've found out they don't read the novel... you can even scramble it before putting it in the word count generator. And they give out the "certificates" to those who've generated 50,000+ words... but what's the point then of writing an actual story? Well... for those of us who truly want to write a novel... it's a challenge!! Even though the plot of our story maybe way off ... or the grammar is left to be desired... This helps you get the majority of the novel done in a given time (1 month)... then you take time to go back and edit it after December 1st!

So, not everyone will have a best seller. Nor will everyone want to share what they wrote... but hey... for those of us who are committed to writing... it's a chance to prove to ourselves that we can do it! And we can also back it up with the "winning certificate" from NaNoWriMo!!

And who knows... just maybe... maybe someday the novel will actually be a best seller... or even a classic movie!! (I say this... because I know it's true!! One of the "motivation pep talkers" is non other than... the author of "The Princess Diaries"!! (Meg Cabot) Yeah... the one that has a couple popular movies made from... you know the ones.... they star Anne Hathaway!!)

Anyway... when I saw that... that really encouraged me to be sure to get this done some how!!! So... I've spent so much typing of PM's and blogs and other things the past couple days... I feel I've probably wasted some of my words on all that... but you know what! I don't care! I'm feeling good... and I know I'll make this deadline!!! I just know it!!

With that said... There is only FIVE days left... so, don't be shocked if you don't see me around for the next few days... Just keep an eye out on my HOME page and watch my word counter widget!!! You'll know then I'm busy!!! :)

So... now... before I forget... I hope those who celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday will have a wonderful and SAFE one!! Enjoy the family and enjoy the food!!

Take care & hugs to you all!!!

(That's what I call pulling the emergency brake to this RAMBLING TRAIN!! .... SHE'S BAAACK!!!) 

UFC - #86 - Snow Princess

It's been a while... however, I could not pass this one up.

SkyeRider's Challenge-Write your own fairy tale.

For more fairy tales **Click HERE** & you'll be directed to the United Friends Challenge page.

SNOW PRINCESS ©OPYRIGHT 10-2008 ~ Lady Harley ~

Cries from the baby monitor late one night wakes the mom up. Looking through slits in her eyes, she scoops up her newborn daughter, sits in the rocking chair. Slowly & methodically the new mother sways back & forth while patting the baby's bottom.

In the most soothing voice she could muster the mom starts talking to her little one. "What has you fussing, dear? You have a fully tummy and dry diaper. You have been burped. Can you not sleep? Maybe you need a story?"

She looks around the room, then realizes they have not placed any in there yet. "Don't fret my little one. Your mommy is an author."

"Let's see, how do they start?" Wiping the sleep from her own eyes & lightly kisses her baby girl's head. She begins like most other fairy tales do...

Once upon a time, in land far far away, lived the King & Queen of the land. There newborn daughter is also their first child. Though she is not any normal baby girl. She was the first ever Princess of Snowfieldland to be born into the kingdom since the death of a vengeful Queen.

The land was unusual for it once was covered in snow but not since an evil Queen cursed the land, while she was dying from a broken heart. She used to be the kindest lady of all the land... until her beloved was taken by those who were despised her sweet smile.

Snowfieldland was covered in the white fluffy snow that looked like millions of diamonds had been scattered all about. When The Queen's betrothed was pulled away from her, she cried & cried. So, much all the snow melted away that the land became a brown mush land. All the family & their attendants tried to cheer up the Queen by telling her many jokes. They also tried to find her a new love.

"Never! Never will you be able to find me a love like I once knew!" She exclaimed that no one would fill her King's shoes. "I will be the last female born to this kingdom. Furthermore, no descendant will ever know the beauty this land once held. With that she took her last drink of her life.

Hundreds of years passed by & no other female were born to the monarchy. Every time a baby cried at birth, the town waited with anticipation for the announcement. However, every time, it was another boy.

The Kingdom of Snowfieldland was dwindling down as citizens became discouraged with the rule of every King who did not find a suitable wife to become the one to bare a daughter who could return the beauty to their land.

Then one day as the newly appointed King Diamond was riding his horse to think of what he could do to bring life back into his land. When his horse stopped suddenly, jolting him back to the present. He leans to the animal's ear asking, "What is it boy?" Then he hears cracking of sticks & he sits up straight as he starred at the lady before him.

She was the most beautiful women he ever saw. He quickly dismounted & introduced himself. Upon hearing his title, the girl bowed down & kept her head lowered until King Diamond places his hand under her chin & lifts it gently.

Feeling as if she knew him all her life she smiled warming his heart. They spent the rest of the day together. She introduced him to her parents who lived in a nice home, but nothing compared to his castle in Snowfieldland.

King Diamond was taken aback by Miss Snowly that he asked for her hand in marriage before he took his leave that evening. Wanting to please someone of his stature, her father agreed.

Less than a month later they were married with the biggest celebration in all of the land. The days following were hard on Snowly, for she had wondered what would become of her if she could not produce a daughter to her betrothed.

One night she had a dream of holding a baby girl in her arms. White fluffy crystal snow covered the ground. She awoke with excitement yet reluctance to get her hopes up. When she was with child all her fears disappeared, as she knew deep down she was carrying a girl. Though she would not let anyone know, not even King Diamond, in case it was just a dream.

The anticipation in the land grew as news spread through the land that Queen Snowly was expecting.

Most still held belief in their hearts that with her name she is the one who would bring about a daughter. The temperature also rose intensely causing the Queen to remain confined to the royal chambers.

Weeks before her delivery date the town doctor came to examine Queen Snowly. He has delivered so many boys that he said without thought, "Your prince will be here in a few weeks." Snowly just smiled, nodded, & thanked him for his time.

The moment Snowly felt the 1st labor pain the air began to cool. She had her attendant ring for the doctor and her husband. King Diamond rushed to her side & said the doctor was detain, but would be there soon as he could. Queen Snowly had no fear, for she knew all would be ok.

She smiled & informed her husband, "Please, Diamond, don't leave me. Your princess will be here in a short while."

"I will not leave you my love. Not now, not ever." He replied. He thought she was just delirious from the pain. He just motioned for the attendant to do what he could to hurry the doctor along.

As the pain increased the Queen refused to scream. She said she did not want no daughter of hers hearing her mama in terror. Each time she had a contraction she would laugh. It worried her love, but he stayed true to his word. He remained at her side.

"It's time, she's on her way." Snowly excited yelled.

The attendant shrugged when Diamond looked for confirmation if the doctor was very near.

"My love, the doctor does not appear he will make it on time."

"I trust you. You can deliver your baby girl. Then you will see the miracle we have been granted."

Moments later as the baby crowned the doctor appeared & was laughing. "I swear it's cold enough out there it could snow." Then he saw the king delivering the baby. He rushed over & exclaimed, "Oh, I was not told the prince was near birth."

At that moment Snowly gave one more exuberant push & out came the baby. King Diamond looked at the baby then at the doctor. They were both silent at what they saw. Confused, yet amazed, they looked at Snowly & both cried in tandem. "IT'S A GIRL!!"

"Is she ok? I don't hear her, she's not crying! Tell me Diamond, is she ok?"

"Oh she is just beautiful!" As he held his princess up for the Queen to see. "She's not crying because she is smiling!"

"Amazing, I thought... I..." The doctor was speechless. "I guess I better go wash up so I can check her out for myself." He leaves the room shaking his head. He returns & looks out the window.

"Sir, am I seeing things, or is that snow?"

The King looks up from his daughter & said, "It seems our little one here is the blessing we have all been waiting for."

"Let me look her over. I'm still concerned she has not cried." The doctor takes the child to the window & inspects her. Then gently smacks her behind. Still she smiled & the snow continued to fall.

Then he goes over to his bag & pulls out a needle & pricks her toe. The infant began to wail & thunder clapped. "That's better." Then he turned to the window to see the snow changing to rain. "How odd!"

Snowly who was anxiously awaiting to calm her little girl held her arms up to accept the bundle of joy, when the doctor handed the crying infant to King Diamond.

"Shhhh. It's ok. Shhh." Yet she would not calm down. Thunder clapped again.

"Please, love, let me hold our princess. I believe she needs me." Snowly urged her husband.

Once she is safe in her mother's arms she calmed down & began smiling again. At which point the doctor notices the change to snow once again. "If I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would not believe it." He turns to the new parents & says, "When she is happy all is right in Snowfieldland."

"What will you call her?"

Looking to his wife, he said "We do not have a name. We thought we would be having a boy." Placing her hand on his Snowly smiled. "I knew, Dear, I knew. She shall be called Crystal Snow Diamond."

Smiling proudly the parents agreed.

The announcement of Princess Crystal Snow's birth did not take long to reach all depths of the land. Her entry in the world went down in history as remembrance of when Snowfieldland became covered again, in white fluffy crystal snow.

The citizens rejoiced & the land flourished again. Word was also, passed along to never anger or hurt Princess Crystal, otherwise they would risk loosing their beautiful peaceful snow land again.

As the doctor said that joyful evening. All was right in Snowfieldland. And they lived happily ever after.

The new mother looked down at her sleeping daughter & saw she was smiling. A twinge came over the mom & she looked out the window & smiled at the beautiful snow crystals falling to the ground. Again she kissed her daughter's head & whispered, "You will always be my Snow Princess."

©OPYRIGHT 10-2008 ~ Lady Harley ~

Snow & Birthdays....

Well we are now under a Blizzard Watch here in my area... soon to be changed to Blizzard Warning!

So... I guess it's good we didn't go to get my tattoo! Though we are set for next Saturday!! :)

Let's see we have TWO birthdays going on... TODAY is Passion Wolf's day & then MONDAY is Denise!!

So, please stop by & maybe sing to them... ok... just drop them a quick wish! :)

I hope you all like the new change... it's temporary. I just messing around! :)

This is just a quick trip... See ya on the next ride! :) :) :)

Snowed In!!

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This is one day I'm disliking the snow!

If you didn't know... Passion Wolf was going to pick me up & take me to get my 1st tattoo... & I was all psyched about it & all!!

Well, Mother Nature had a different plan... The snow is coming down very quickly & won't be stopping anytime soon.

So, we both decided it's best not to do it.
I called the tattooist & he said he'd rather we not come anyway, because his road is just covered.

So, I have to reschedule... & get pumped up about it again!!! ARGH!!

Well, I guess now we can have a birthday party for Passion Wolf... if Bandit (her cat) will allow her to stay on the computer for awhile! LOL

Keep an eye out, we'll see what we can do! :)

A Thought

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Hmmm... I'm sitting here watching THE WEATHER CHANNEL showing the results of the "New Year" snow storm...

I wonder, why is it that no one has thought of a way to take the snow from the sidewalks, streets, and / or yards & transport it to the drought stricken areas??

I mean, there are transport semi's for everything else... why not snow? Yeah, sure it may melt before it reaches the south (or ???) but it's still water!

And it can easily be put into the lakes that so desperately need it!

Just a thought! :)

Happenings

I know, I know... it's been a little while since I've really sat & gave you all an update... I've also realized I have not blogged about my Christmas parties... & something else, I can't seem to remember.

Well, I hate to say this but that's all going to have to wait at least a little while longer... at least for the evening... I was all psyched about blogging some updates today... but hubby came home from work... FOUR hours early... SICK AS A DOG!! (Where'd that saying come from?) And I am just plum worn out!

He sent me to Wal-Mart to get him some meds... & since I was there, I decided to use the gift cards I received. I ended up in the Christmas isle where all was 75% off! I bought 2 new stockings for about $1.50 each... elegant... black with sequins! And a few other decorations & wrapping paper & 1 very cute singing dancing thing. I'll try to take a video of it tomorrow & post it... 'tis cute! I'd do it now, but it's noisy & hubby is finally asleep!! (I hope he stays a sleep... he needs it!!)

Anyway, I think I was area for about 45 minutes... there ended up being about 4 isles of Christmas stuff. I kept going back & forth trying to decide what I'd get & what I wouldn't. I had 4 boxes of new lights for outside, but I ended up giving them to the cashier deciding I didn't want them. (Thinking I had over spent... but in actuality I could have gotten them.)

By the time I got home it was over 2 hours later... I thought hubby would be sound a sleep since he didn't call to see what was taking me so long. LOL... I was wrong! He was watching some stuff about Pink Floyd.

Ok, now that I am on a roll, I guess I might as well give you a couple updates.

The doctor's office called New Year's Eve & left a message saying the Thyroid uptake & scan I took after Thanksgiving came back normal. He wants me to come back in for a follow up... because I am still having trouble with feeling / being tired all the time.

As for the headaches, the neurologist may be right & might be related to the thyroid.... HOWEVER, I still think the ACM has something to do with it! He did say he'd like me to have a different type of MRI... one that monitors the flow of the fluid in the brain... only thing is we do not have the money to do this. I will talk with the family doc & see if there is something else to do.

Oh, I have started writing the book I have been talking about. Because of the recent problems with photo stealing & etc... I am going to wait to discuss it here on the web.

I will tell you this much, it's going to be a suspense Christian type novel. At least I think that's what it is. LOL...

Anyway, I have the prologue & 1st chapter complete... & working on the 2nd! I am writing it the old fashioned way... with pen & paper! (I also bought a new notebook today!) For some reason I tend to write better that way... though after a short time my wrist hurts. I ignore it & keep on writing.

So, if you don't hear much from me (in blogs)... just know I'm probably writing! :)



Oh my! No wonder it's cold here in the computer room (where the only heat is by a oil radiator heater) I just saw the temp outside... it's 10° F (Feels like -3° with the wind!) BRRRRR... But you know what... I LOVE IT!!! (& Yes we have SNOW, too... & it's soft glittery kind... so you know I'm loving it!!) It is definitely winter here!!! :)

Update about that photo stealer I mentioned earlier... It seems this lady has removed ALL the photos BEFORE Multiply could see it. (I knew I should have done a screen shot... NEXT TIME!!!) Anyway... HOORAY to all of you who posted a message and / or reported her! I think she got the idea! (By the way, Kanga wasn't the only one who had baby photos "stolen" & renamed.) Oh & this "lady" has as her welcome message (which is still there) "don't bring drama to my page because I don't have time for drama." Well, I say, then she shouldn't have started it!

I hope this 2nd day of 2008 was a GREAT day & I pray that your 3rd day in 2008 is even better!

P.S. My graphics are usually from Glitter-Graphics.com (unless otherwise specified.) Just thought I'd mention it since sometimes I take the text of it out... Though you should be able to click on the graphic to get the their page. :)

Twas the night before Christmas EVE

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Every year I wish for a WHITE CHRISTMAS... & the past few days it's been in the upper 40's... & so all the snow we had melted away.

I was starting to get bummed that we might have a dismal looking Christmas... until about 4:30 this afternoon...

It started to SNOW!!! YIPPEEE!!! But it didn't last long...

HOWEVER after supper hubby went to take the doggies out & he exclaimed; "It's really coming down now! Streets are covered."

I, wrapped up in my snowman fleece blanket, turned quickly to part the living room curtains... & to my surprise AND delight... SURE ENOUGH, it was really snowing and the streets were covered!

At this time, I do believe that the temps will stay cool enough for this snow to stick around until after the big day!! :)

It will be an even bigger delight if it snows on Christmas day!!!

Why is it we have to have snow for Christmas? This just struck me... what is it about a Christmas that makes you feel that if it does not snow, or if there is no snow on the ground... it's just not right?

Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement with you! Thank you for allowing me to barge in! :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL & TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT! Ho Ho Ho!!!

Winter Wonderland...(UPDATED!)

I decided to go with TWO this time! I just love this time of the year! & This egg highlights one of my favorite things... Winter Wonderland! (and I added the better version of the song!)

Thanks again to Caghs!!

Get your own egg here!

Get your own egg here!

Oh What a Feeling!!!

Rating:	★
Category:	Other

I forgot how wonderful a HOT shower felt on a cold winter day!
(Especially after spending a couple hours shoveling snow... with an electric snow thrower!)
Almost as good as making love! LOL

What happened to the B&W Party?

I don't know how long this will be, because I am getting a major headache. So, I am going to try to make this as quick as I can!
Well, no one really showed up for the Black & White blog party... so I went ahead & deleted it... Though I did save it for future use. If you've not read my blast (review)... I am thinking of trying again this week... what is a good day for you? (Please vote below.)

I need to know ahead of time, so that I can be sure to be awake during the peak interest! (Otherwise I may not be up until after NOON.) I'm in the USA - Eastern time zone... so, here is a link to a time zone converter for where ever you are in the world... so we can all arrive at the same time! (Be sure to choose the appropriate date, time & zone, before clicking "convert time.)



It has been so cold here now... FINALLY! I just wish all this wet stuff we're getting was SNOW!! I'm BEYOND ready for it!! (FYI - When November arrives, I am ready for it to snow until my birthday! (But not on it... March 20th... which is the 1st day of Spring by some calendars.) I grew up with just about every winter full of snow! & On the farm it's was a gorgeous thing!

Moving on... As you can tell, I have not gone with any of the choices I had in that poll for a title for my site...

Just so you know, everyone chose (4 votes) "A Ride Along with Lady Harley"...

1. After thought, was, that title was too long for my taste.
2. "The Hugger" just seems to fit me in not just for the Harley reference... but also, because I love HUGS!! 

I really appreciate everyone's opinion... it did not go un-notice!! & The votes really help cement the idea of keeping with the Harley theme.


Notes of interest before you vote...

1. If everyone chooses tomorrow... it will have to be sometime after 10 a.m. (EST) because I plan on sleeping in!

2. Thursday, this week, is NOT an option for me! (I'll be dealing with my thyroid scan. I'll explain that tomorrow.)

3. The party will have to be concluded by 5:00 p.m. (EST) to make sure I have it all "cleaned up" before hubby gets home! (Plus, I'll need to get supper ready!)

4. I will keep the same theme... Black & White... meaning, change your head shot to a black & white photo (it's not absolutely necessary... just will be fun to see what you all can come up with!) ... & use only black font with white background or vice versa, for all comments. (If you don't know how to change, don't fret, I'll have the explanation in the blog on that day... or if you choose, you can check out Caghs' lesson on how & practice ahead of time!)

5. One draw back to this poll is that the answers rotate positions... so, I have no control if the "days" are not in order!

Well, with interruptions, this took a lot longer than I expected... & now I am about to fall asleep!

So, I'll now leave you with a graphic & the poll!

Get your own Poll!