<!--sizeo:6--><span style="font-size:24pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#336666--><span style="color:#336666"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - December 3rd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies - another week has begun and for us at least it will be a busy one.  TJ turns 3 on Friday so I have some shopping to do before then.  Fortunately my shopping can all be done down in my basement - just have to take a few things from the Christmas pile which got a little bit oversized.  We got his big gift yesterday though.  He is crazy over &quot;Cars&quot; and about 2 weeks ago a very large local chain store had an electric Lightening McQueen car.  We went to buy it and  they were all sold out so I asked for a rain check.  They said it was a &quot;special&quot; item and they would not be getting any more in so they wouldn&#39;t give me a rain check.  Of course yesterday I was in that store and they had the cars in stock.  Jim went to Customer Service and raised heck with them and after quite a bit of  arguing and threatening to write to Company headquarters, they relented and gave us the car at sale price.  TJ will go crazy when he sees it.<br />First on the agenda today is a visit to the Dr. to get all my test results back.  A little nervous about a couple of them so wish me well.  <br /><br />Cheryl - your tree is absolutely gorgeous.  You really did a great job on it.  Isn&#39;t Scotty going crazy with all those gifts under it already?  Ash would be beside herself.  <br /><br />Sue - how is your back today?  Hope you are doing better and the pain has eased.  If not, maybe you should have it checked out.  <br /><br />Rat - Welcome to the daily dock.   Your gingerbread house turned out great.   Mine is still sitting in the box - haven&#39;t been brave enough to tackle it yet.  Hope you will drop by and visit with us more often.<br /><br />Joey - Once again, Bon Voyage - have a wonderful cruise.   It may seem strange traveling without David but you know how friendly folks are when they cruise - you will meet some nice people and have a great time.  I know this is a big step for you - enjoy&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Steve - sorry your pup had a setback.   I&#39;m sure it is no small job keeping her quiet.   Glad you had a good evening with your son and daughter-in-law.  <br /><br />Jackie - will be sending prayers your way that all goes well with your biopsies today.  <br /><br />Jenn - hope the snow eases for you and you are able to get out soon.   Glad that DH didn&#39;t have to venture out to work in the storm.  <br /><br />Tonia - Any word yet from your Attorneys?   Hope they have some good news for you soon.   I&#39;m sure you are happy to have Gary back home from his trip.<br /><br />Maria - Hope you are getting that ulcer under control.  It won&#39;t be long before you and Ken are on the high seas and you&#39;ll want to be able to eat all the goodies they tempt you with on a daily basis.  <br /><br />Sheryl - how is the snow up your way?  It is very foggy this morning so my planned trip up to Target and Best Buy on 611 may be put off.  Are you anywhere near the Crossing Outlets?  love that place - Jim says it is my second home but I won&#39;t be up there much now til the warmer weather comes back.  <br /><br />Carmen - hope you are doing OK.  You are missed here and we hope to hear from you soon.   <br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving - work week so I&#39;ll have to finish up the village by myself.  At least the major work is done.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.