[cranegirl]

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<p>I'm awake, I'm awake!! Starting with the cooking. Lobster dip, bread, swedish meatballs.  When I am coffee-d enough, I'll run to something festive on the TM. </p>
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<p><strong>Lots of hugs to go around today-</strong>-<strong>((Lora--hope for good news!))</strong>, <strong>(((Torque))</strong>, ((Moe)), ((Clare)).  <strong>KJ</strong>, I have to say you have been handling a really tough situation with such grace. I know you must be scared and although none of us can come to a hospital to sit with you a bit, we all really are there.  Step at a time and good thoughts for speedy healing.  <strong>((((KJ))))</strong>.</p>
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<p>Yesterday was a good day.  I found a oh lala red lipstick color I like--cranberry--if you have ever tried to buy red lipstick that matches your skintone, you know how hard this can be. </p>
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<p>I also found a Greek Yogurt I like--Chobani.  Most other kinds are too tangy or sweet or thick and I haven't liked them. I got plain kind, added a bit of honey and sold!! I can only get it at <em>Whole Pocketbook Foods</em>, though...</p>
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<p>Falala friends.  </p>
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<p><strong>PS--{{{{{}}}}}</strong> for all the cuties 30's men on the thread just because it's the holidays and <em>I can. </em></p>

 

[clare]

<p>Quiet in here today!</p>
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<p>I'm only at work for the morning.  Then I have to run to the store for diapers.  Oh, that'll be fun.  Then I'll head home to wrap, wrap, wrap.  I'm getting a cold and it's no fun, but I'll do what I can to get rid of it.</p>
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<p>(((Hugs))) to all who need them.  And lots of positive vibes, too. </p>

 

[eccabex]

<p>Good morning!!</p>
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<p>(((Hugs))) to everyone! I must say, not to be a total mushball, the 30's are the Christmas gift that keeps on giving. You guys have gotten me thorough some pretty tough times, whether you know it of not, and for that, I am grateful!  (Don't kill me grammar peeps! That sentence is probably full of errors!)</p>
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<p>I enjoy the Chobani yogurt, too, <strong>Crane</strong>! It's actually a little cheaper than some of the other ones at my store. Oh, and I saw how you had a bunch of 4 y.o. college students this semester. That sounds like it made for a rough semester for you, chickie. Hopefully, you'll be rewarded with a bunch of responsible, eager students next semester!</p>
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<p><strong>Gretriever -</strong> I used to go up to the Lewiston/Auburn area every summer. I still have family up there. We still go up from time to time.</p>
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<p>I have to run to the store, too, <strong>Clare</strong>. I am really not looking forward to that.</p>
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<p>Ugh... They are clearing out the woods behind me to put up townhomes.  I'm going to miss my nature-filled view.</p>

 

[clare]

<p>It was poor planning on my part, I guess.  I should have made sure we had enough diapers.  And I could have gotten them when I was at the grocery store yesterday but I hate spending more on something like that when I know how much cheaper they are at W'mart.  Oh well. </p>
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[katholeenie]

<p>Where the heck did I post before? In yesterday's thread? Or where there 2 for today? I'm confused.</p>
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<p>We're doing Dh's family this evening. I have a bunch of stuff to do before then.</p>

 

[winter]

<p>Good Morning my little Elfin Friends!</p>
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<p>I'm off to the store as well.  There are always little things that need to be bought at the last minute.  I have stockings to stuff and stuffing to make.  What can you do? </p>
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<p><strong>(((Lora and Dad)))</strong>  Once again I hope all is alright.  I'm hoping for a false alarm. </p>
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<p><strong>(((((Grayson and Family)))))</strong></p>
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<p><strong>(((Torque))))</strong></p>
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<p><strong>(((Maureen))))</strong> Enjoy the time you have with your Mom. </p>

 

[eccabex]

<p><strong>(((Lora & Pop))) </strong> I hope it was something else. Thinking of you</p>

 

[Runninlaw]

<p><strong>((((Lora and dad))))</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Gov</strong> - congrats on the teaching gig!!</p>
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<p><strong>Kath</strong> - I can't recall if I congratulated you yet or not - so congrats!!</p>
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<p>Vibes to Moe and Mom, KJ and Grayson, Missy and Allie Kat.  Glad little Evelyn is healing up fast!!</p>
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<p>I was going to work this morning b/c I have a ton to do and need to get the hours.  But then (thankfully) I had a WTF am I thinking moment and decided to just let it be and have a nice day with my family.  Yup and my oldest son has been grouchy and throwing fits all morning.  Oy vey.  Not the start to the holidays that I was hoping for.</p>
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<p>Hugs and gropes to the whole lot of you.  And great thanks to everyone who sent Christmas cards - I loved them all.</p>
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<p>Merry Christmas Eve!!</p>
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<p>Oh yeah, and I started a spring trainers thread in "the race"  - post your goals if you want to join in.  <a href="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/thread/71812/spring-trainers-just-in-time-for-christmas#post_1971931">http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/thread/71812/spring-trainers-just-in-time-for-christmas#post_1971931</a><span style="display:none;"> </span></p>

 

[phdatc]

<p>Good morning!</p>
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<p>Fun is a relatively quiet day.  We saw Tron yesterday... not a bad movie, incredible visuals.  Next up may be True Grit, or Black Swan.</p>
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<p><strong>Lora</strong> - I really hope you and your papa are experiencing the relief of good news.</p>
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<p><strong>GoV</strong> - Nice to see you around these parts!</p>

 

[gatorbob]

<p>Hugs to all y'all.  And Merry Christmas wishes as well...</p>

 

[winter]

<p>Hey! That was easy.  I was expecting my last minute shopping to be crazy but it wasn't. I even got to do a little flirting... <span><img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif"></span></p>
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<p>I'm done.  Well...apart from making stuffing and stuffing the stockings and wrapping a couple of last minute things. </p>
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[IamDaz]

<p>It has been a while peeps! </p>
<p>Just stopped in to wish all of you a Merry Christmas (or insert appropriate seasonal greeting here) and all the best for 2011.</p>

 

[bard73]

<p>I have been lurking on and off throughout the week but I know I have missed a bunch.  I am keeping many of you in my thoughts with your tough situations.  I hope today and tomorrow give you a respite from your troubles and allow you to focus on the happy things in life.  <strong>(((((30's)))))</strong></p>
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<p>Fun today is <strong>Moon's</strong> family Christmas gathering.  Last night I made buckeye candies with the help of one of his nieces who lives nearby.  She just loves to cook and I wanted to contribute something to the food, since I always do for my own family gatherings.  Her little brother even helped to roll out the peanut butter balls, and he doesn't like PB at all (he made his small so he didn't have to smell the PB <span><img alt="laughing9.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/laughing9.gif"> )</span>. <br></p>
<p>The less fun thing today will be printing out my boarding pass for tomorrow's flight home.  I am not ready to be done yet with this visit but it looks like the storm that is forecast to hit SF tomorrow will come too late to cause my flight to be canceled.  Damn.  <span><img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif"></span></p>
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<p><span>I wish you all a Merry Christmas!</span></p>

 

[BigGahoona]

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<p><strong>((((((((((((((((((((((((((MASSIVE 30's HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))</strong></p>
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<p>2011 is going to be a better year for all of us.  It's an auspicious number. </p>
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<p>Fun: I inherited these beautiful beaded clutches! They belonged to my Grandma.  Actually, I snatched them up - can you believe my Mother was going to Goodwill these? ARGH!  She saves EVERYthing, her house is borderline Hoarders, and she was going give these away.  jayzus.</p>
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<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/68345/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="photo(42).JPG" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="15589" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/15589/width/667/height/500" style="; width: 667px; height: 500px"></a></p>
<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/68347/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="photo(41).JPG" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="15590" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/15590/width/667/height/500" style="; width: 667px; height: 500px"></a></p>
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<p>More Fun: DD and I made these pillows for my nephews.  When SeesterGoon and I were little, my Mom made these pillows for us, and when I was going through some stuff at her house I came across the pattern (I told you she doesn't get rid of anything) and thought it'd be cute to make them for the boyz.</p>
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<p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/68349/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="monkeys.JPG" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="15591" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/15591/width/667/height/500" style="; width: 667px; height: 500px"></a></p>
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<p>Not Fun: More snow.  I think we have 40 inches now. gah.</p>
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<p><strong>HAPPY CHRISTMAKWANZAKAH to all and to all a good night!</strong></p>
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[mmoonptdeux]

<p>Hi all - about to subject <strong>Kris</strong> to family-inundation-lite (at least compared to my Grandma's 90th birthday in September heh) - my nieces and nephews have taken to her quite well (not a surprise) and there will be plenty more of them come this afternoon.</p>
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<p>Normally, weather delays suck, but we might have one tomorrow with her departing flight (if we're lucky)<br>
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<div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>BigGahoona</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71808/12-24-christmas-eve-fun-i-hope#post_1971991"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/68349/width/1000/height/800/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="monkeys.JPG" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="15591" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/15591/width/667/height/500" style="; width: 667px; height: 500px"></a></p>
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<br><p><strong>HAPPY CHRISTMAKWANZAKAH to all and to all a good night!</strong></p>
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<p><br>
I just wanted to see those awesome monkey pillows again, and I wholeheartedly <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>1!</strong></span> the latter sentiment.  Safe travels and big hugs to all of you who need 'em.</p>
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[kjboston]

Merry christmas eve! Grayson is going to be moved out of the ICU this afternoon and is doing better! Not sure yet when we'll be going home yet. <b>Joe</b>/<b>Kris</b>-sounds like a good visit!

 

[duckgeek]

<p>Yay for Grayson and the KJ family!!!!</p>

 

[Runninlaw]

<p>Yay!  Quick fly by, but ecstatic to see GRAYSON is GOOD!!!!!</p>