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Trick or treating was never big in Australia but over the years it has taken off........not quite as big as the USA but becoming more and more in your face here. The shops decorate and have all things Halloween for sale and in some areas kids go out to trick or treat but it is more likely that the kids have a private party at home and have their friends overs. More for safety as still a lot of people don't get into it here.
I remember some years ago when I was a Cub Scout leader I organised a Halloween den camp for my boys and for weeks before the event part of our craft time was spent creating their costumes. The week before our camp I went around the neighborhood and knocked on doors to explain what I was doing the following week and asked if the people would participate. Their were very few who did not.......lol.......and most of the 'oldies' had a ball handing out candy to the boys. Needless to say the cub scouts also had a ball and it became a regular thing at Halloween to have our 'spookie camp' and go trick or treating.
Stay well all!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Oh! I forgot, Kathy the jigsaw thing is a games app on FB.
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
No trick or treaters here, sadly most kids just go to a few certain streets these days that are blocked off for traffic. It is safer I am sure. I miss the days of making costumes and all the excitement.
chrissy, the spookie camp sounds like a lot of fun.
lisa, happy the stable boy is still by your side.
I do my jigsaw puzzles by hand, good hand therapy for my achy fingers, but scrabble is best played against a computer. I have also started playing cribbage with a friend. We both have trouble with the counting but that makes it fun and exercises our brains.
My DD and I are still cleaning out the shop and since we will be moving some stuff upstairs it has shifted into the house also. So lots of memories being looked at and decided if worth keeping or not. Makes the cleaning out a bit slower but more meaningful.
My aunt is receiving an award today for "the Spirit of the Vineyard" for 2013 for her volunteerism. She will turn 99 next month. So quite a bit of family is here and we will be doing some celebrating. A fun day.
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Mac --Isn't that wonderful for your aunt. 99 and still going.
To all: can't remember if I posted this. Remember when I tried to find info on the gene testing for Chrissy when she had her problem with Coumadin/warfarin. That was then and now is a new part of the story. My docs 2/3 have become proactive in testing through Genelex for 2D6, 2C9. 2C19, and the VROCKI(sic). I first turned her(PCP) and my MO, and therapist onto it in 2010. Who knew my research found the only company in the world that not only tests, but applies it to meds, and has back up pharmacist support. What a wonder. Many test, but don't do what Genelex does.
Anyways about 2 months ago I went --DUH-- I haven't been tested. I was tested. I didn't know they tested for the Vrocki(sic) gene along with the other three. Low and behold I carry an aberrant Vrocki gene. If I were to receive Coumadin/warfarin it has to be modified in dose. Just as Chrissy. I looked at the report in amazement. I know without having to go through a complication as Chrissy did. In the report it said "1 of 15 admissions in the USA is due to complications of Coumadin therapy".
LindaN told me that in the NY, NJ, and one other state surrounding her it's now a requirement for testing for this gene before starting Coumadin therapy. DUH-----what's driving that is money-------complications cost money. SO, wish it was b/c patient care was driving the activism.
Hope everyone is keeping well----SoCalisa your pics are always a day brightner
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hi sas!
It was a great celebration. Lots of people showed up. My aunt got a little overwhelmed, But recovered. It was great sharing time with family.
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Hi Sas. The info re Coumadin/warfarin was very interesting. I'm not on coumadin but it's certainly something to file away should my husband or I ever need it.
Okay, Chrissy. I found several jigsaw apps and you're right. Time just wastes away. They're totally addictive and I apparently am very prone to addiction!
Hope everyone in the US enjoys that extra hour of sleep!
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Yo Sas!! Great information.......you sure are a wonder at digging out the unusual!! It's not usual to do the testing here but I think it should be as it sure would have been a much better thing than spending those two weeks in hospital. Thanks for your hard work.
Lol Kathy........I must have the addictive personality as well as once I start on them it's really hard to stop! I even use my own photographs and convert them to jigsaw as I go through the ones supplied way too quickly!.......lol. I think the secret for me is to put my self on a time limit per day.........hahahaha! Just like I used to restrict the television for the kids when they were little as I believed they needed to do other things as well........for me, I think I need to do some house work!
Nancy how special for you Aunt to be recognized like that and what a fabulous reason for a family get together! Take it easy now and rest up.......hopefully your aunt is doing the same.
Enjoy your weekend all!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
I just wanted to see if I could post a picture from my new phone. Hugs..0 -
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Lisa that pic is lovely! I just love the Wanderer Butterfly.....so vibrant!0 -
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Aly, I hear you have another chest infection.........not good girl! What were you doing letting yourself get so run down an infection could get a foot hold? Hope those anti B's do the trick and get you better fast! Rest and take it easy and don't try doing too much too soon or you'll end up with pneumonia again.
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Listen to Chrissy
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Lisa, another absolutely beautiful picture! I've missed your photos.
Aly, do get better and take it easy.0 -
So glad to see you posting pictures again, Lisa. Gorgeous butterfly!
Aly, Lisa's right--listen to Chrissy and get lots of rest, take the meds, and get better! Hope you're feeling much more like yourself soon.
Hi Kathindc--hope things are good with you.
Of all things, the weather prediction is saying maybe snow next week. Now I've lived in NC my whole life and never have I seen snow before January at the earliest so I'll believe this when I see it. If there's even a hint of snow in the forecast here, grocery shelves immediately get stripped of bread and milk because we all get hysterical at the thought of not being able to get out of our driveways. No Southerner can drive on snow, and those who try end up in ditches. We shall see.
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I had to laugh at the Southerners in the snow. Judging by the driving, I think a lot of them moved to Seattle. My BIL, who grew up in Alaska, warned us not to try to drive in the snow here. He said it's not cold enough to be powdery and is extremely slick. Doesn't help that some of the downtown hills are 17% grade. So DH, who also learned to drive in Alaska, does all the snow driving. We mainly encounter it around the end of Dec. or early Jan. when we're trying to visit DS & family in Oregon.0 -
No snow here just heat! The last few days have been really hot and just a taste of what's to come.......yuk! Thank goodness a cool change came through last light and today is just perfect.......it's a shame that it can't stay this way........lol.
I always wonder how you drive on snow at all! It just seems so scary to me.
I have been asked to enter a few of my photographs of Burra and surrounds into the next exhibition at the local Art Gallery. I now have the job of going through them all and choosing which ones I think will interest the visitors and maybe loosen their purse strings as I will be offering them for sale to recover the cost of entering them in the first place. I will be printing them at A4 size (8 x 10) and matted but the framing I will leave to the prospective purchaser.
There are so many to get through I'd best get to it as they have to be at the Gallery by the 19th.
Love n hugs all! Chrissy0 -
Sounds great Chrissy. Will they be shown at the gallery just near you?
Have been a good girl and not done anything again today other than making macaroni cheese for dinner. This bug has really hit me again, really makes me cross. I was meant to be going to a meeting tomorrow but I am not venturing out.
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No snow here either not ever on the coast here!0 -
Lisa I just love those little Sandpipers! They are so cute and fast when they are running around! We don't get them here in Aus so I was very please to see a lot of them when I was over there........so many things seen and appreciated.
Aly, yes they will be shown in the Gallery just up the road and the exhibition that follows is a textile one so have been asked to exhibit my silk lace knitting in that so there is loads to keep me out of trouble for quite some time........lol.
Hoping you all are having a great day!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
You will be famous Chrissy.We can say we knew you when. I am sure they will love all your stuff!!!0 -
Awe thanks Lisa.........I look around at what is being shown in other Gallery's and think mine is so mundane in comparison but I have some of my photographs hanging in my dinning room and I always get asked where I got them so I guess they will pass muster at the exhibition........I'm hoping anyway.......lol.0 -
Hi girls! I'm having a very relaxing weekend, how about you? I have finally finished going through my photographs and have chosen a few that I will print and then I will chose the final few to be exhibited. Phew!! what a job that has been! I think I was beginning to go cross eyed!...lol.
Think for a change of scenery I will go and bake something........I feel like something sweet as a treat for all my hard work......hahahaha!......any excuse will do.
Love n hugs all! Chrissy0 -
Chrissy, I know your photos will be perfect! That's quite an honor to be asked, and your lace knitting, oh my goodness. You are about to be "discovered" to be sure and as Lisa said, we knew you when.
Guess my luck wasn't with me because we have to host DH's family Christmas gathering this year. There'll be about 35-40 people. (DH is one of 7 children but only 4 are left.) Of course this party includes children and spouses, + grandchildren, girl and boyfriends, etc. I'd rather have it in the church fellowship hall, but will have to talk with DH, who is already talking about how we can decorate the house. Oh well. I admit I like the big family. I have only 1 sister, and she's 11 years older so it's like our parents had 2 "only children". Just don't know where we'll put everybody, but fortunately all live within driving distance so no overnight guests.
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Wow Kathy! That is a huge family! Do you have to cater for it as well or does everyone bring something? I sure hope it's a sharing thing as trying to cater for that many you would almost need a commercial kitchen! The Church Hall sounds sooo much easier for you but as you say at least you don't have to find beds for everyone.....what a nightmare that would be.
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Chrissy, the hosts do the turkey and dressing, and iced tea (it's the South, you know), and provide plates, etc, but everyone else brings all the sides and desserts. It has to be a big turkey, plus another turkey breast. I also do my children's favorites, broccoli casserole for DD and sweet potato casserole for DS. DH is already talking about desserts he wants to do but I'm trying to rein him in! The more I think about it, the church sounds better and better.
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Kathy that still sounds like a huge amount of work........and that truly must be a huge turkey to feed everyone! Sure hope your oven is up to it.......lol......your casseroles sound delicious! I would love to try them if you would share the recipe.
With all that prep I'd say the Church Hall sounds more like a goer than not,
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Yes! We got the church hall! DH went over there this morning and reserved it on the calendar and we'll call the secretary tomorrow to inform her, but nothing else was reserved for that day. It sure will be easier than having it here.
DD, baby DGD, DH and I traveled today to see my sister and her husband. They hadn't seen the baby yet and DD had the day off since school was closed. It's always so good to see my sister but it breaks my heart at the same time. I hate it that she's in the condition she's in and it could have been prevented if the hospital hadn't left her off a ventilator by mistake after a reaction to chemo. At the time she was in an induced coma. By the first week she was in the hospital we knew something had happened with her legs because they were so dusky, and eventually they had to be amputated. Anyway, today she had the prostheses on but sat on the sofa for the entire visit. She so enjoyed meeting the baby and holding her, and fortunately DGD was a very happy baby all day. So, it was good for us all. It just always leaves me a bit melancholy, I suppose. My sister's 12 years older, and my only sibling.
The forecasters are saying we may get "just a dusting" now. I guarantee you though, the stores will be void of bread and milk by tomorrow night!
Hugs to all,
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Hi So cal just saw your sand piper. I know everyone here is into nature in some way. I can share/rant however perceived, or just LOL.... I'm widowed 3 years. My Dh and I used to go to the National wildlife refuge surrounding Kennedy space center allot. Sometimes several times a week. If we got to "check off" a new bird in the book we'd be so excited. One time saw an "odd duck" amongst a bunch of blue winged teals. Two things---1. revelation that's where the phrase came from LOL. 2. it was a widgeon. But I diverge.
When I took new BF there to see what he thought of bird watching. His response to my query re: some Common Pintails, was "It's a fucking duck". That wasn't a breaking point. But the love of bird watching wasn't going to be a joining element.
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I hear you sas...0
