Have an safe journey James..don't woryy about what you didn't get, there's always the after Christmas Sales...smiles*  I don' t plan in going to them this year...but I got two major expenses paid for right now...due to planning ahead last September. Hubby brought home an big box with potatoes, an ham, onions, here an couple of days ago he brought home rice, cabbage, and more onions.  He says what I don't need or can't use to give it to our kids. I've been doing that one all week long as it is. But I'd rather give it to her ahead then after the Holiday...so I can relax and not be running around so much. Got the salads done tonight, the cookie tray yesterday and all things are right on schedule as planned so far.  Take the steaks out tomarrow to unthaw and get marinated.... rest comes Christmas morning. I just heard an new age explanation of why we celebrate Christmas...I told her I think we celebrate because deep down we want the "love" in knowing someone cares about us without strings attached... and something to be given back in the exchange. We need this love...it's genuine.

That is what Jesus did for us, in his birth/death...that is what Santa Claus does for us, in his giving presents...and that is what God does for us also, through the earth...as our creator master, he gives us "life"....purpose and direction.  Feel the "love" all three give to us.... and know its there for real. I'm sure I'll get some kind of answer back...but maybe not...maybe someone will think it all over and agree.

Thanks Shirley

Yes Ruth-  case already packed and this time no working tackle to take which makes a change.

Good afternoon everyone 

It sounds a bit like here James, whenever we are invited anywhere David has to take his tool box. 

Good Afternoon everyone, a lovely sunny cold day here.

Happy Christmas to you all