Afternoon all. Finally finished trimming the tree and now I&#39;m headed under it. I will be doing a scaled down version of my village this year as I just don&#39;t have time to do it full out. I also have most of the decorations out that I&#39;m doing this year. My DD is pretty disappointed that I&#39;ve scaled back but no choice since I still have to pack&#33;  She got some great buys shopping yesterday and that made her happy.<br /><br />Ed I&#39;m sure you and Roe will love your Christmas gift when you get it. I&#39;ll be getting Howie&#39;s TV right after the PC cruise. I have full intent on getting up at 5 am the morning of the canal and staking out my spot at the front. We get there really early in the morning and everyone has told me to go forward. Shopping online and TV is wonderful isn&#39;t it?<br /><br />Maria, sure hope you get that globe. I know it&#39;s on your most wanted list. <br /><br />Shari hope you went for the white russian&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; LOL I know with your meds it must be tough but one drink would be OK. Hope you 2 had a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, my DD said that Sam&#39;s wasn&#39;t that busy yesterday either. She only sold 2 pieces of Jewelery in the fist 5 hours. She said it was bad at 5 when they opened the doors but the had some video game in and everyone was eager to get it. Glad you found the stores pretty empty too. Hope your enjoying the tree decorating. I thought I&#39;d never finish the 7 footer we have, I can&#39;t imagine doing anything bigger.<br /><br />Tonia, makes sense, can&#39;t sleep......go to Penney&#39;s&#33;  At least you got some gifts out of the way. The story about the 2 ladies fighting was great. I see that at least once a season and I try not to get involved either but you did a great job&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Jenn sounds like you have a great idea for your littles. What mom doesn&#39;t like flowers??? <br /><br />Marylou thanks for taking the time to start the dock. Glad to hear your enjoying your company.<br /><br />Sue sorry your house seems so empty. Christmas is right around the corner&#33; <br /><br />Joey hope your right about your team. <br /><br />Well all off to finish sorting under the tree stuff. Hope that everyone has a great day&#33;<br />