A quiet day.  I didn't go anywhere.   I did take my Vita for a couple of short walks to get her used to walking on a leash.   She met my neighbor,  Billy, and was not to alarmed.   If more that one person approaches her at once, she heads for home.    Don't know why she is afraid but she is a shy little girl.

I baked today and it was a disaster.   Don't know what is happening to me but guess I am out of practice:)

Dia Dhuit
Mary

It started out REALLY cold, in the low 20's this morning but has risen nicely to the upper 50's.    Quite pleasant and they say seasonable.

Little Miss Vita is getting exposed to the leash by going to the mailbox every day with me and is doing just fine.    She didn't seem afraid at all and only looks a bit surprised when I steer her the way I want to go.   We are doing just fine.    So far the only noise that little girl has made is to snore occasionally when she sleeps:)

The only out of the house need I had was grocery shopping.   Tomorrow nowhere and then on Friday I will be going to my Celtic meeting.     Looking forward to that.   

Vita seems fine when I am gone and is SO glad when I come back.     So we are settling in just fine.   She met one of the neighbors yesterday.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

My doggie and I are doing quite well.    I should be remembering to let you know this, but have been busy with just keeping stable with her.    She is very shy but seems to have accepted me as her new Mom.

We are doing just fine.   I have a  very quiet week  so we will get to know each other by the end of the week.

Love
Dia Dhuit
Maryh

I have a doggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now if I can convince her that everything is OK we will be fine.   Actually she is being very good but seems reluctant to move around the house and, of course, is not too sure what she should consider me to be.     I want her to "love me more than life itself" but that will take more than a day:)

She is a sweet  thing, a bit shy.    Her foster mother had her for three years and called her Vita which will remain her name, of course.  The only thing that DOES bother me is that the foster mother was unable to afford boosters for shots etc in January so poor little Vita is a year behind.    I have an appointment with Dr. Fiorello on Monday.   They can update her, do whatever else needs to be done and give her a good grooming.    That way I won't be the bad guy giving a bath.

I am all ready for Christmas except for some Christmas Cards.   And now I have my Christmas furry friend.

By the way,   Barbara went with me this whole day to search for doggies.    What a Gal.    Bart seemed pleased.   He will be when he meets her.


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Mary

What a busy few days.     I have had doctor appointments,  meetings, some decorating and baking and just plain keeping up with bills etc.

I have three Christmas cards already so will have to get to that soon.    All my out of state packages are one their way.    I panicked when they said that posting late would end up with late deliveries and ended up sending WAY too soon.    Silly me.  At least they will be there.

Going over to Bart and Barb's tonight for a lasagna dinner.    Lucky me.

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Mary

I went to the Post Office this morning and mailed all my packages, so those of you who get candy etc, expect it by Monday.    It seems early, but I kept hearing stories about there being delays if you wait too long. 

Then I worked around the house and on some small projects until tonight when I went to Writer's Club.    There were four of us and we all read things so it was fun.    We will not be meeting until after the New Year.    Tomorrow will be the last Bible Study until next year too.  

Well,   we'll all enjoy the holidays.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

This was a nice day.    I did some Christmas decorating and baked some beer bread for the Quilt Guild Christmas Party and Pot Luck.     

The party was at one of our member's home.    A Beautiful Home.       We had a grand spread of food while we enjoyed each other's company.     Then after a Bad Santa Gift exchange we visited some more and then came home.   One of my friends, Judy Haley, who is also in bible study with me, picked me up so I have friends now. 

It was a grand party.

It was cold outside today and is supposed to continue cold for a few days

Dia Dhuit

Mary. 

I went out today to the Humane Society event at the Pet Smart across the street to see if they had a doggie for me.   They didn't but took my number and my needs .   I actually got a text from them but somebody already beat me to her.

Bart went with me and we also went to the Lawton Animal Shelter.   THey did not have any either and I embarrassed myself by tripping on their drainage system and falling.   Had to fill out an accident report and everything.    I am really OK.    I think I learned from my mother how to fall:)

Spent the rest of the day working on Christmas.   I should finish the out of state stuff by Monday morning.   Yea!!!!

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Mary

Everybody can relax.    I spent the day making the Peanut Butter Buckeyes.   Whew  I was told years ago that if we don't have Buckeyes, why do we have Christmas.  

I was home all day.    Sure is lonely without Critters.    Tomorrow I am going to Pet Smart with Bart to check out the animals that the Humane Society is bringing to highlight.    Hope I am lucky.   I will get one through a shelter as Dick always said - If you get an animal, save a life.

I am ready, he or she will save my life or at least make it better.
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Mary

A busy day.

The plumber came out today to check my plumbing which has been ac ting up again.    There are a couple of things I can to to help the problem which I will put in place immediately.    Part of the problem is that I back up to an apartment complex.    But this should still not be happening.   I have found things myself which do help.

This afternoon I took my car to the dealer for diagnosis because my engine light was on.    I do have a policy to cover some maintenance and it will help.  They should have the parts needed by Monday.   I CAN drive the car as long as I keep checking the temperature.    Fortunately, I do not drive far and the car, in this cooler weather does not heat up too much.

I will stay home even more because of this and work on making candy and preparing packages for mailing for Christmas and of course,  writing out my Christmas Cards.

Glad I have things to do.   I miss my critters so.   Tomorrow the Humane Society is having critters at the Pet Smart across the street and I will go to get the feel of things.   Maybe I'll get lucky.

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Mary

Was a busy day.

Bible Study at 10AM.     Haircut at 1PM followed by a stop at the car dealer because my engine light is on.    They will diagnose tomorrow afternoon.    On the way home the skid light came on too so I am inclined to think it is electrical.

On the way home I filled up my tank.

Then I finished the afternoon by making a batch of fudge.   Just have Buckeyes and Hello Dollies to make before I pack up Christmas Boxes.     I should be done by mid next week.

Hope all is well

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I was home all day today until this evening when I went to church for the Advent Penance service.   We have a service and follow it with confession.    I like that because it gets you ready for the sacrament.

I worked on some sewing projects and sorted and clustered all my baking things as I will start making candy this weekend.   I finally have everything I need.

Tomorrow is Bible Study and I get a haircut in the afternoon.

Saw some footage of Wisconsin.   Lots of snow.
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Mary

A quiet day.   I finished shopping for the ingredients for the candy that I make for the family.    Will start that soon as it keeps and I have to get it there before Christmasn.
The weather was pleasant.    Not very warm but tolerable.    Little wind which helped and sunny.

Talked to Barbara, Bart and Marti so I have had conversations with the world and don't feel so along.   Sure miss my critters.    I will be going to the Humane Society this week sometime when they are open.    They were not open today.

Miss all of you
Love
Mary

an't believe it is December already.     I am not nearly ready to DO Christmas and it is a short four weeks away.

Jim went home today shortly after noon.    We had a good few days.   Company for me and a bit of a vacation for him.      He is such a good man.    Another blessing that Dick gave to me.    I enjoyed having his doggies here too.     I miss my Nicky and now don't even have my Fluffy cat to attend to of an evening.      Poor things and poor me.   SO  I am going to look for a new furry friend this week.
My Christmas present to myself.

Should be a comparatively quiet week coming up so I should be able to make a dent in Christmas.

Dia Dhuit
Mary

Sorry I haven't written for a couple of days but Thanksgiving was busy and fun.    I hope yours was the same.     We have a lot to be thankful for besides the wonderful meal that was set before us.    All the friends and family loving each other is a joy to see.   I did tell you that my Jim is here for a few days with his two doggies.   We are enjoying the visit SO much.

Yesterday, was a sad day.    My neighbor, Bryce, from across the street came over to tell me that there was a dead cat in their yard that looked like my Fluffy.    And it was my Fluffy.    She apparently got hit by a car, my sweet girl that was so street wise, I thought.   Jim helped me bag up her sweet body and dispose of it.      I am so upset.    Now I have no living thing to care for.      I will be looking for another dogie soon but am so glad that Jim and his Paisley and Gracie are here right now.   The house will be so empty.

I don't want to write any more tonight.   I am getting too sad.

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Mary

What a nice day.    We were supposed to get rain this afternoon, but that has been delayed.

I made a pumpkin pie and Figgy Hobbin for the Thanksgiving feast tomorrow at the Benoit's home.

Jim got here at about 3PM and we have been enjoying a family time together.  Sure glad that he could come.    His doggies are fun too.   A bit big for my taste:)   notice the :), but they are sweet as can be and they love me.    I can tell.

Tomorrow Thanlsgiving.    And I have so much to be thankful for.

God love you all

Mary

Hi Everyone.   I took a couple of days off from the blog.    Nothing exciting is really happening and I have managed somehow to catch a cold.

So I am holed up in my little cave of a house trying to take care of myself and to stay away from others so I don't pass this on.   The weather has been dry and in the upper 60s during the day.     I  will be happy to have a doggy to walk me again.       After Thanksgiving.

I made the pie crust today and tomorrow will bake the pumpkin pie and the Figgy Hobbin for the dinner at Adam and Alexia's house.

Been doing some sewing too.

Love you all\
Mary

It got up to 67 degrees today.   Felt a bit cooler with the wind, but a welcome day.

I made the cranberry relish this afternoon,   That way it can mature and not be sugary on Thanksgiving.    I am glad Alexia asked for it because I might have forgotten or just decided it was a ME thing.

Went to Bart and Barb's this afternoon to visit with Marlies who is staying with them for a couple of days.     She had knee replacement last Thursday and needs someone with her.    Her son, Fred, is coming tomorrow or Monday and will take over for Barbara.   Marlies said that the doctor said she could go home on Wednesday.

She looks good but experiences pain a lot.     Time and therapy will help.

Am home again and settling down for the evening.    Talked to Jim.   He is PLANNING to come for Thanksgiving.     Good.   I love all my kids and miss those who are not here.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It was cold again today.      I did go out once.    Had to have my port flushed.   Next time will be next year, would you believe.

I also stopped at Hallmark and cashed in a bunch of coupons and credits on Cards and stuff.   


I spent the rest of the day at home working on projects.   I finished my first crocheting project in probably 35 years today.    A lap robe.    I can see errors but it is warm and will be nice for someone.   Now I am starting to feel comfortable with the stitches again.

A quiet weekend for me ahead.   

Marlies had a successful knee surgery.    I hope they will ask for help if they need it.    I will offer again.     Perhaps a meal.   or transportation  or "Marlies Sitting"
.

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Mary

The weather woman said that it was an icky day today.    Didn't bother me.    I went grocery shopping between showers and was home in my warm little house the rest of the time.   Being retired does have its advantages.

Spent the rest of the day working on various projects and fine tuning planning for the holidays.    I am making Figgy Hobbin, Pumpkin pie and Cranberry Relish for the Thanksgiving dinner.    Glad people like my cooking.   I will make the relish this weekend as it needs time to mature.

The next few days are pretty quiet.   I get my port flushed tomorrow and will stop at Hallmark to use up some coupons for Christmas.

Love you all
Mary