<!--sizeo:6--><span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663333--><span style="color:#663333"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - December 4th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - we are still in the midst of a big wind storm....has been blowing big time since yesterday afternoon.  We had 60 plus MPH winds yesterday and it was very windy all night but the power is still on and for that I am grateful.   I have a very busy day ahead of me so I hope all the roads are passable.  First stop today is our State Theatre to line up to buy tickets to see the Beach Boys in February - then Ash&#39;s school is having a Christmas sale so I have to meet her at 12:15 to go shopping for her mommy, daddy and TJ.  This evening Deb has to attend a bank function so I will be babysitting til she gets home.   At least it  keeps me out of trouble and out of the malls.  lol<br /><br />Maria - sending prayers and good wishes that all goes well with the Dr. today.  Please let us know what the Dr. says.  Hopefully you will still be able to take your cruise - you have had a rough time lately and definately need the rest and some pampering.<br /><br />Carmen - glad you are doing OK and are keeping busy.   I hope the second spinal injections worked as well as the first.  <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - your home looks lovely, all lit up for your first Christmas there and your tree is very pretty.  I really love that art work you bought on your trip - it looks great right there.  <br /><br />Steve - waiting for test results can be a pain.  Wish I had someone to call to speed things up but I will wait (and wait and wait).  Glad all went well with your Dad&#39;s visit to the cardiologist and the pups recheck at the Vets.<br /><br />Jenn - wow - that was quick - a foot of snow one day and slush the next.   The problem with the slush though (at least around here) is that is refreezes during the night making the morning commute a mess.<br /><br />Rat - I&#39;m sure your daughter had a great time making the gingerbread house.  How old is she?<br /><br />Jackie - hope all goes well with the biopsies.  I will continue to send prayers and good wishes your way that you receive good news soon.  How is it being back home?   Hope you have gotten caught up on your sleep by now.<br /><br />Ed - enjoy yours bright sunny days in Las Vegas.   We sure could use a little sunshine here.  What do you consider &quot;cool&quot; there?  (Right now it is 21 out here in Pa.)<br /><br />Cheryl - It sounds like Houston might be another option for you to sail from.  How much of a trip would it be to Houston?    Having never cruised before I&#39;m sure your friends didn&#39;t notice a lot of the things that you saw lacking in your cruise.  I know when we took the twins we could have put them on the Staten Island Ferry and they would have enjoyed it - not knowing any different.  <br /><br />Time to get my busy day started and get Jim up and moving.   I&#39;ll be back in between  my errands today.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  Remember, if you go to the malls don&#39;t forget to take your patience along with you.<br /><br />