Here is another name for a Sofa.. In my part of UK we called them "A Settee" Can't thing where
any of the names came from.
Well we are getting our first big snow.  Been coming down all day and heavy but I don't think will stay. Sort of that Wet snow. As long as it doesn't freeze will be.O.K
I have not even gotten out of my "Evening clothes" today. Daytime Pajamas they call them. Feels good.

JeanneP we also have settees here but they are a much smaller version of a sofa...they usually don't have arms and are only big enough for 2 people.  My grandmother also called them "courting settees".  My niece just passed one on to my daughter that had belonged to our great aunt.

Janie--Your house sure is looking festive.

Linedancer--You sure are a busy lady.

Sandy--That's true, but I wish I'd have learned Italian when I was growing up.

Hi Angelface.

JeanneP--Yuck, snow.  Glad we don't get any--been there, done that.

Sorry I am so late in coming in. This has been an "off" day..I don't like anything, especially ME.Got all dressed for Church, went down to the Clinic and got the Iodine treatment on my leg, came home undressed, put on slouch clothing, and have done nothing all day long. So many thank you's to write, but today is not the day. The Nurse told me that the antibiotic pills I'm taking could make me feel as blah as I do. Whatever, please excuse me for being delinquent, and boring. Tomorrow is another day, as Annie sang...and I am looking forward to it. Hugs all around. I love you. June

I also regret not learning to speak more languages..   

I wish that the education system in
this country would put learning other
languages as a high priority..   

But  my wishes don't always
come true.
 

Angelface, thank you for the lesson but I prefer to remember things as they were when I was young.  I loved the diversity then and I still love the diversity.  We are all different and some of my best memories are learning why my friends and their families called things by the names they did.  We are as different as we are alike.  And I love people because of the diversity.  I don't think any of us who post here are like any others and that makes each person special.

OR as Joanie says..."Whatever floats your boat!"

When I was in high school, I think the only foreign language offered was French.  Many of us took Latin, not as a foreign language but as a basis for our own language.  Now many languages are offered.  It amused me when I flew to Canada a few years ago that while our airlines offered the information in both English and Spanish, in Canada the second language was French - or French Canadian. 

Mary Ann

Day is done, and I have enjoyed all your posts so very much.  It will be down in the low 40's again tonight, so I must close the one window I opened. I hope you all have a lovely evening and a peaceful night. God is Good, and He is watching over all of us. Love you. June

We had a new davenport in the living room when I was young.... exciting newl purchase that made into a bed!  My gr-mother had a "fainting couch" that opened up into a bed.  My sister had recovered it when Mom & Dad got it from my gr-mother's estate..... only after Mom & Dad died, my sister completely forgot it opened.  I tried to show her when the real estate lady was there & she knew all about them... so helped me lift the raised head rest & the seat part opened out flat.  My husband took measurements a few years before and made us one but it doesn't open.... it is still a fainting couch and he made me a narrow settee to go with it.   

I wish I had learned another language, we had French, Spanish & Latin offered in my high school but I didn't have enough hours to do everything I wanted.  Mary Ann, when I was young the prayer books we had (Catholic church) had Latin on one side & English on the other so we learned a little that way.  Don't recall when that ended, no more Mass in Latin.  I thought it was a good thing to go into a church anywhere in the world & find the same service/language.  Back in those days we carried our own prayer books. 

June, I hope you get your pep back... medicine sure can hit the wrong way and cause as many problems as they cure. 

Good for you being Santa again, Don, my brain is scrambled this week & first thing that went through my head was, "what is Don doing in England?"  Shook my head & cleared up.   

Hal, we only had misty rain, not enough to wet the ground.  I'm having to carry buckets of water to my new little transplanted trees.... got the hoses blown out & disconnected. 

Lloyd, I copied your story for my gr-daughter that just had a baby... expect she's had some questions from their 3 year old that knew where the baby was but don't think they understand clearly, right?

Jenny, I check the Monarch Pass view cam every day, the snow is beautiful ... near white out yesterday & day before.  Those graders sure do a good job keeping the highway cleared, but I wouldn't want to drive an 18 wheeler (or my elephant) over that pass with snow & ice.   

My washer & dryer should both be stopped so better go fold & dump the other load in the dryer.  Still doing extras used in the RV.... since it probably won't be going anywhere for a while.

Joan, I have 2 of your "tid-bits" on WordPad to send on but copied them very early this morning & I don't remember what they are.... will have to re-read & forward.  Thank you.

Phyll, I am so impressed with your creative graphics... wish I could remember how to do any of those things we learned in "Steps".  I have to go down to my old Vista computer to use the PSP installed on it.  Bought 2 newer versions for this one that is now Windows 10... but I can't figure how to set up the work space (or what ever it is called).  Ah, well, bigger challenges these days!

Sweet dreams to all, and God Bless!  Shirley

I'm going to bid you all an early Good Night, also.  It's been a very busy day for me too....a lot of running in and out and climbing up on ladders.  I'm going to hit the hay early and try to get an early start tomorrow. 

So...Good night Everyfriend and may God bless us, every one!

Jane, I'm confused on what lessons I sent you?

Thank you for your comments, re, the Christmas meal.....yes there was some concern over one lady who was missing, the driver went to collect her but no one could find her.....We later heard she hadn't long come out of hospital so couldn't attend but she did relay her Happy Christmas message to all who did attend.....There was a mixture at the lunch, the MS'ers, their partners - hubbies -wives, carer's...the MS mini bus drivers, and of course the MS team staff, treasurer - support officer - vice chairman -  fundraising officer, of which many suffer MS themselves...all in all it was a successful do....

Good Monday morning, Everyfriend.  There's sweet rolls to accompany your coffee or tea . I wish everyone a nice day!!





You Might be a Preacher if....

- You've ever dreamed you were preaching only to awaken and discover you were
- A church picnic is no picnic
- You've ever wondered why people couldn't die at more appropriate times
- It's Sunday, but Monday's coming!
- Instead of getting "ticked off," you get "grieved in your spirit."
- You've ever been tempted to take an offering at a family reunion
- You'd rather talk to people with every head bowed and every eye closed.
- You've ever wanted to "lay hands" on a deacon's neck.
- Everybody stops talking when you enter the room.
- You've ever wanted to give the sound man some feedback of your own.
- You've ever stretched the truth at a funeral.
- You'd rather negotiate with terrorists than the church organist.
- You've ever suffered anxiety attack while playing Bible Trivia Pursuit.
- You get your second wind when you say "And in conclusion..."
- The ideas you bounce off board members really do.
- You've seen more religion at a pool hall than you've seen at a Church Softball Game.
- Your Bible has more side notes than printed text.
- You've ever wanted to fire the church and form a congregation search committee.
- You jiggle all the toilet handles before you leave the church building.


Willing to Not Be Blind and Deaf
(By Michael Newnham)

We pulled into the skatepark and I expressed mild annoyance that "my' parking spot was taken.

I can see the skaters from there and the old oaks next to it provide both a windbreak and shade when the sun is high in the afternoon sky.

It's "my" spot, but the skating must go on.

I pulled into a spot facing across from it and noted that the car in my spot looked "lived in"...not just because it was old and worn, but because someone was living in it.

While T skated I watched her load and unload things from the car...watched her repair the black plastic garbage bags that now patched the back windows that no longer roll up and fix up her "home" as she preferred.

She had set up a portable camp stove next to her car and was making what appeared to be a soup in an old aluminum pot.

The smell of the cooking onions made it feel warmer outside than it was.

I watched her dance to music I couldn't hear.

It dawned on me me that not only was she dancing to music I couldn't hear, but that she may as well have been invisible as well.

People walked by her as if she wasn't there, not seeing that there was someone living in a Honda, not noticing someone trying to make an afternoon meal from ingredients that came from God knows where.

An invisible woman danced to inaudible music while the world passed her by.

I damned the blindness and deafness to hell and pulled up alongside her.

"Can I get you anything...can I help you?"

"You just did", she smiled.

She pulled a bare, steaming turkey leg from the pot and waved us away.

She smiles when she speaks and her dance comes from the music in her soul.

I can't hear it, but it's real enough to bring her joy.

I wonder if I've ever heard it...

Some things are not for sale on Black Friday...



Twenty thousand for my brand new car;
Fifteen thousand for a piece of sod;
Thirty thousand I paid to begin a house;
A dollar I gave to God.

--Author Unknown

JOAN....
...good morning....

All I can comment on re,...Thought of the Day....is, " get our priorities right...."
.................................
Took a fall half hour ago, never hurt myself just after shock, and the top - join of my right leg is number - ache - ier than usual as it was that, that got twisted as I went down...Think my slipper-ed right foot got stuck on the carpet, I kindof done a side twist, went straight down on my left side, just missing my head on our doubled opening lounge glass panelled door, one half was open, the side closer to me was closed, that is what I always fear, catching my head and splitting it open, or, knocking myself out......

Good morning everyone
Just marking my spot for now....have a date with the shovel..snow is still falling and so far we have about 2 inches.
Joan thank you for breakfast.
Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning, Vanilla-Jackie.  I am so glad you didn't get hurt worse when you fell. 

Amy--Good morning.  Sorry you have to dance with the shovel this morning.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Our temps are in the mid 30s today but thankfully no snow is in the prediction for the coming week.  Today I'll finish up my niece's chocolate order and finish packing it.  And, hopefully, get most of the items packed to give them when I meet them next Thursday. 

This Thursday, the dogs get beautified at the groomer.  After i drop them off, I'm going to swing by the people groomer and see if they can find my ears.  I know they're there somewhere but I haven't seen them in days.

I better get this day started.  Make it a good one, Everyfriend!

good Morning everyone! Have a great day.

Lloyd

Jackie, I'm sorry you fell but relieved that you didn't do any serious damage.  Do you use a cane when you are walking....even inside the house? 

Jane, I will go to the people groomer next week.  I've lost my ears, too.

Good morning, Lloyd.

Amy, I think new fallen snow is beautiful but must admit I'm very happy to no longer have to dance with the snow shovel.  Take care when you are outside.

Good morning, Joan.  Sweet rolls will be just about perfect this morning.   

haven't gon down to look at outside temp  but heavy frost all over. on the deck it is so thick could use a Ice crapper to remove it. stay warm. our grand daughter wAs dear Hunting. she was in one of those self
setting shelters tents. she heard something stalking around her , she peeked out and Sean it ,it was a big bob cat,she shot it. if you all know how to do Facebook it is posted a picture of it there. I do not know how to get a picture of it and post here.

Lloyd

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154167308737549&set=a.10151283992117549.459702.624667548&type=3

I dont know if this link will get it or not but said coppie link and this is what i got.

Lloyd

I clicked on the link and then clicked on open in new tab I did and it brought up new tab with Nicole walker in it clicked on it and it opened hope it works for you all.

Lloyd

Good morning, Janie.  Glad you don't have to dance with any shovel.   Now that you have some Christmas decorating done, you're going to get that sweet dogs and your sweet self spiffed up for Christmas with haircuts.

Lloyd--Good morning.  The link to the bobcat won't work because it requires a login.

Good morning, Phyllis.  You decided against braids again, I guess.

Housekeepers will be here soon, so I have some picking up to do.

Good Morning Everyone!

Jackie, sorry to hear you took a tumble.  Grateful that you had no serious injury.

Lloyd, your link wouldn't work for me.  I wouldn't want to mess with your Granddaughter, she obviously knows how to take care of herself.

I have to go to the skin lady this morning.  Let her and jack frost make me a speckled old man.  I have a few spots on my face that need looking after.  Poor thing has to look at an old ugly man without flinching.  She is a nice lady as well as a doctor.  I see her husband this coming Friday so he or one of partners can give me a shot in the back.

Amy, doesn't your husband get upset with all this dancing with "others" all the time.  You are quite the flirt. 

Janie, Phylis, I hope you find those ears.  Those things kinda come in handy some time.

Coffee ready and it will hit the spot, rain continues to fall and it is chilly, chilly.  Although rain is suppose to stop today and it will clear up but there is another, colder, front on the way. Winter is here, ready or not.

Bis put your cursor on it and rt click should give you option to open in new tab it will say Nicole walker click that and it should open. if don't  I will email it to you and or Jennie lee one of you should know what to do to post it.

Lloyd

Hall I think I emailed it to you look and see if i did ans see if it opens there. I will keep trying it is neat.

Lloyd

“It's a Marshmallow world in the winter when the snow seems to cover the ground” that is what it looks like this morning when I pulled up my shades. Yes it is snowing. Maintenance man  has been out already clearing the walkways. The weather guessers were right about the prediction of snow by morning. So pretty but glad I do not have to go out today. Tomorrow I do have an appointment.  Just heard that it will turn to rain later.

MARY ANN  like you I would prefer services, that would mean more than opening a package to see what is inside. There are so many things I cannot do and my CNA is not allowed to do. Like moving furniture to clean behind and under. I can just imaging the dust bunnies hiding there.

JOAN  I am prepared for winter cold but really not liking the idea of going out unless I have to.

DON  great you got back to Santa again. Hope it was not a one time deal. That mall that said they didn't want you back lost the best Santa they ever had. 

Don't know if I have the energy this year to get my tree up. It is in a bag with the lights and ornaments on but it does mess up this room.  No matter where I put it it would be in the way.

JUNE  this morning I feel like you yesterday. I have to go get dressed for the day but feel more like going back to bed.

JANE  like you I like the differences in people. Makes life more interesting.

SHIRLEY  when I first moved to this town the mass was given in French and then in English. There were a lot of Canadians in this area but as city people started moving in the French was dropped and now everything is in English. Like you I copy/paste many of Joan's posts onto notepad to share with others.

JOAN  a sweet roll will be just what I need this morning. A bit of sweetness might give me the energy to get going. Wonder if Preachers ever have those thoughts in Chuckles. Food for Thought is just that.  That lady living in her car was happy when someone asked if she needed anything. Too many ignored her. Sad how a homeless person is treated. Thank you for all today's goodies.

JACKIE  so sorry you fell. That is the one thing that scares me. I am so careful where and how I walk. Like to be close to something I can grab hold of and then I always use my rollator. Take care.

AMY  just looked out and it looks like the fine snow coming down will be turning to rain later.

JANE  the hairdresser that comes here likes ears showing, I don't. My CNA had a good friend who is a hairdresser and she cut my hair last time. She cut it thee way I asked her too and it is time for another one. Hair is finally starting to cover my ears again. No more ears sticking out soon.

LLOYD  good morning.

PHYLLIS  you and me both, no more shoveling snow. Now it is getting out to appointments in winter. I am not comfortable being driven by someone I do not know on roads that are not dry.  I am not a comfortable passenger  with many drivers. Too many years of being behind the wheel.

LLOYD  looks like I need to be a Facebook member to open the link.

JOAN  I do have Facebook but so long since I checked it I forgot the password. I really do not have time for it so seldom checked it anyway.

HAL  you don't look ugly, I did see you one time on Skype. Hope the shot in the back helps you. I had several and they did nothing for me.

Sandy, I forgot to tell you.  Had supper with some folks from your part of the world last night.  My Grandson-son-in-law's Mother and friend are visiting.  She lives in Portland.  We were laughing cause the lousy weather they came into here and it was nicer there in Portland.  Nice folks. Enjoyed the visit and meal with them.

Hall my breakfeast is ready I will work on the ink later in the mean time here is a bit of reading for you.

Lloyd

    Donna Dot
A TRUE STORY FROM... "THE HOUSTON HERALD" HOUSTON , TEXAS Last Thursday night around midnight, a woman from Houston , Texas was ...arrested, jailed, and charged... with manslaughter for shooting a man 6 times in the back as he was running away with her purse. The following Monday morning, the woman was called in front of the Arraignment Judge, sworn-in, and asked to explain her actions. The woman replied, "I was standing at the corner bus stop for about 15 minutes, waiting for the bus to take me home after work. I am a waitress at a local cafe. I was there alone, so I had my right hand on my pistol in my purse hanging on my left shoulder. All of a sudden I was spun around hard to my left. As I caught my balance, I saw a man running away with my purse. I looked down at my right hand and saw that my fingers were wrapped tightly around my pistol. The next thing I remember is saying out loud, "No Way Punk! You're not stealing my pay check and tips." I raised my right hand, pointed my pistol at the man running away from me with my purse, and started squeezing the trigger of my pistol. When asked by the arraignment judge, "Why did you shoot the man 6 times? The woman replied under oath, "Because, when I pulled the trigger the 7th time, it only went click." The woman was acquitted of all charges. She was back at work the next day! That's Gun Control, Texas Style