Hello ED, yes the shooting at Bondi was / is shocking! People on the radio keep saying that it un Australian. They have short memories as the first settlers killed many Aboriginies. I feel so sad for the people of the Jewish faith.  It was the first day of Hannukah, The festival of Light. I have a small Menorah but I dont think I have any candles to fit it. If I find them I will light on each day. In Grade 3 at Steiner Schools we teach the Old Testment stories. I always loved the celebration of Jewish festivals. On a lighter note I am glad that you had a wonderful time with your family yesterday. I love your fake Christmas costume. I have put my lower back out so I am having trouble finishing the cleaning for Shnnon and Co's arrival later today. Happily I managed to get an appointment with a physio tomorrow. Frank the owner of the shop at No. 16 gave me her number and she is not too far away. Didn't go to the Monday Coffee Club or the Op shop today due to my back. I will try vaccuuming but not hopeful. Enjoy your day.

FM x

Morning splash--field mouse ty The sun has just broke through and it is -11,a little cold but not as bad as they were talking about the arrctic air that is coming out way. Yes,I look very picky at a lot of these dinner type things as my plate looks half empty compared to some others,but I noticed even Kevin is slowing down on the amount of food he takes. I am taking a me day today--laid in bed this morning and petted Sagwa then cooked me a breakfast of an omelet and toast and now doing the gardens in a leisurly pace. Today I will just feed me and Sagwa and go back to everything tomorrow and then Tues will go see if I can get finished with the rest of the shopping and then wrapping(although I have been doing the bags more and more. Have a good day

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Ty

Hello Ed, that is a funny story about Little Ed. Reminds me of a school family from Mansfield. The father of the little boy said, "I have to go and get something. I will be back in a fews secs. Let your Mum know." The little boy then found his mother and asked, "What is secs / sex?" The mother sighed and then tried to explain it to him as she had always vowed to answer questions honestly. She then went into a bit of detail about how babies are made. Her son was looking puzzled so she asked him why was he asking? Her son then told her that his Dad had told him to tell her that he would be back in a few secs. True story. Enjoy your day.

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Peace dove ty

splashed-- a bright day but no sun and would you beleive its only -3 so I guess we will maybe have some melting later..I don't know if I would call it hosting but daughter and family usually come over for lunch time Christmas day for a few hours. The big deal is boxing day/ when every one shows up and we add a number to our family I thought of going shopping today but changed my mind and will goon Tues when the kids are still in school and maybe it maybe a little quieter. It really gets to me when the kids are using the store as a playground and screeching at the top of their voices;Everything seems to be fine here--I tire quickly still but no reall pain and I am still getting around , only now I think the snail is winning Have a good day

Hello Ed, once again we are at each other's gate. I love that. The ants were little ones. Hopefully I have solved it with nasty sprays. I think that I know the alphabet that you purchased. A couple of years ago  my grandaughter, Arja had them here for her children. I still sometimes find them attached to things outside. lthough it is still daylight I am looking forward to bed and hopefully finish my book. I am enjoying the book. Alexander McCall Smith is an amusing author. Mungo is inside and now I just hve to get Mindy in. Enjoy your day.