Thursday-11am

Good Morning!

Quick post.

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Before I forget...I can read YouTube comments but haven't been able to respond to any at all recently.  I'll keep trying, but please know that I read and appreciate every one.

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We had Library Day here on Tuesday.  (I was able to renew the two audio books I never touched the previous two weeks--LOL!)  When I arrived there were several ladies spread out around a table coloring on adult coloring book pages.  The roads were bad so Kirsten was late.  I sat at the table with the ladies but didn't really feel like coloring.  Great idea for a group activity, though.

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A frozen Kirsten arrived.  People waited in line and looked through all the selections she brought with this time.  I was asked if I wanted to stay and color, but I decided to go home.  When I got home I thought--well, I would like to work on some more card fronts, though.  I thought of my New Year's Eve card for the year about the power of love and being more open...
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  So I packed up the tape and papers, grabbed my red coffee thermos, and went back down.  Through the conversation it was decided that an informal (not on the calendar) afternoon group would be nice.  People could bring whatever they wanted to work on or just come by to chat.  (Sounds like the idea Leah and I had at the same time when I first moved in, right?)  Thursdays at around 1:30pm was picked.   

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So, I will go down for a while this afternoon.  BUT--I actually have a repairman coming to look at my frig between 3-4pm (and the lady said he might come earlier even if he's running ahead of schedule).  Shock!  I had called Nazar Monday--left a message to tell him the frig is making a loud racket and isn't freezing things solid in the freezer anymore.  He never returned my call but a lady called me late that afternoon to set up an appointment to check the frig.  I was shocked--LOL!  Maybe things are looking up, eh?

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Monday I saw this rabbit eating on the patio...broke my heart.

I haven't seen Chester since then, though.  I'm keeping an eye out.  (Those of you who remember Gunsmoke will know why I call him Chester.)  Poor thing!  I sure hope it's okay.  Was getting around and eating, so maybe there's a chance.  I'll let you know if I ever see Chester again.
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When Leah was here Monday for crafts we played with the new toy.  Fancied up a set of 12 winter cards--had put together previously.  (We get the basic paper on and then can add whatever we want on the top.)

We used the new Stick It double sided paper on the card stock before we cut the sentiments.  Awesome!  Instead of burnishing them down on the front of the card with a bone folder you can just run them through the die cut machine again and that's it!  Whoohoo!  
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Seven of these are already in the mail today and five more are set to start.  Could have used a few more--LOL!  Well, gives me a good reason to make more cards, eh?  
I shall.  I shall.  
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Well, this is a quick post for me.  
Just wanted to pop in.
Wind chill warnings again the last couple days.  
22 to 24 below at night...
and that's the regular temperature.  
Brrr!
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We are having our McFamily Christmas on Sunday!  I haven't seen Mr. Ian since before Christmas so Gramma is excited.  He'll get to open his toys!  I really need to remember to take pictures...or a video!  (Videos seem to possibly be my thing this year so I hope you like them.)    
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Bye for now!  :) :)
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"Be humble for you are made of Earth.
Be noble for you are made of stars."
Serbian Proverb