MaryLou;  We decided to wait to put up the Christmas Tree and other decorations until we return from the cruise.  With two bored kitties in the house, we thought it might be too tempting.  Our friend from down the treet comes in a couple times a day and spends some playtime with them.  But all thos bright shiny things might jus be too tempting.<br /><br />The rain has stopped and the sun is shining so it looks like good weather for our drive tomorrow.<br /><br />Today I&#39;ll take care of all those little last minute stuff like service the pool and add chlorine and adjust the timers so it runs less hours per day and of course clean the filters.  Stuff I normally do anyway, just want to be sure all is well before we shove off.<br /><br />Once we return, I&#39;ll be dragging in the Christmas tree and we will get busy.  Ours is stored in the Garage since we have no basements in this part of the world.<br /><br />No Black Friday shopping for us today.  Our gift to each other is this cruise and most of the family will be receiving gift cards which they seem to like.  We will take a few things with us the Albuquerque so Grandmas can watch her grand kids open something that she gave them.  Since we are driving that&#39;s no big deal.  Puff will be going with us on that trip.  The kids love having him around at Christmas.  He helps them open packages, etc.  Speaking of Puff, it&#39;s time to get him out for his morning walk.<br /><br />Jackie:  Did you watch any of the National Dog Show yesterday.  The Shih Tzu walked half way around the ring and just sat down, was not going anywhere.  The handler tried to sweet talk her into moving and then she laid down.&#33;&#33;  <img src="http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":biggrin:" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> The Judge finally to the handler she could pick her up and carry her.  These little guys and gals sure have their own minds and are more that a little stubborn.<br /><br />Enough for now,<br /><br />