Grande Galerie des Glaces

The weather is supposed to be fairly nice, so today will be Errand Day. I hadn't really planned on it but I have to take the chance and do some basic shopping. Mostly groceries; things are exceptionally tight this month because my new car really increased my insurance *because* it is so new. Eeeek! Oh well. I did change insurance companies, and I am getting a better deal for a little less money. The premiums will be due June 1st and Dec. 1st (instead of July 1st and January 1st, which was awkward.) I hate to think what my gas bill will be; that is going to be *high*. Ugh. But no way around it -- luckily my gas bill is pretty minimal the rest of the year.

Oh and guess what? Late last night I discovered that all of the cards I had addressed and *thought* I sent, were actually still in their bin, all ready to go. ::facepalm:: I am so sorry, everyone. I thought they had been mailed, honest! Because I knew I had them ready to mail weeks ago, I thought they had been sent and I just forgot to make a note of it. So, they will be later than expected but they will still arrive. Just not as soon as I had hoped.

Not much new for me; I worked on Christmas cards today. The cough remains so I will probably have to go to dr. again, and soon. So not looking forward to that, believe me.

The weather has been unusually nice here and I have been watching the nasty weather that is hitting the South and thinking about Donna. She hated cold winter weather; she claimed "the beach weather is always perfect." Heh. She would have hated this cold spell. I still miss her terribly though.

Time for a few more reviews and then bed.

Since I am working on my card list now, I thought I would repeat this for those of you who may have missed my earlier post.

Yes, it's Christmas Card time again. :)

If you would like a Christmas Card from me, please comment here with your address. (All comments will be screened.)

Note: Even if I have your address from last year, please comment again so I can make sure I have the right addy and you get one.

I like to send all over the world, so don't be shy.

I will probably start sending out cards around the first week of December (though hopefully earlier for non-US/Canada addresses.)

Yes, there were *more* cards in the mail today! ::does happy dance:: Thank yous to: chaotic_binky [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com] and spiced_wine.

If you sent me a card and I haven't thanked you yet, it is probably because your card is visiting the Twilight Zone, better known as "snail mail."

I got cards today! :) Thank-yous go out to: bkm5191 boltonia candygramme mdarkdreamer numenora pecos perkyandproud and thought_ribbons. They are lovely and I have them safely displayed where kitty paws cannot reach. Btw, if you sent one and don't see your name listed, please be patient. The weather can slow the mail by 2-3 days if it's bad enough, so... fingers crossed.

I had to walk downtown since the road grader had pretty well buried the Blazer. I don't mind digging out -- I've done it enough. But if I can stand on top of the snow without sinking in right away, then it's frozen f'n *solid* (unsurprising with the wind chills we've had) and there is just no way I am going to try and dig out by hand, nor am I going to try and break through with the Blazer. But some nice person came by with a blade and dug me out, so I am mobile once more. Yay! [Someone must have either seen me walking or heard me tell the checker at the store that I was on foot.]

I also sent *more* cards, and got bills paid. So things are slowly but surely getting back on track after almost a week of being slowed down. Ok, time to fix supper! Back later on.

Thank you again, everyone!

I am finishing my Christmas card list, which means getting ready to send out Christmas cards this next week or so. Try not faint on me, ok? ;) So... if anyone would like a card, please let me know.

Oh, and just in case you collect stamps, or if you are collecting them for someone -- do you want traditional Christmas stamps, or other stamps? Designs I have: lighthouses, 1950's cars, Tiffany stained glass design, and assorted flowers/floral design(s) as well.

I am busy writing Christmas cards and going through Christmas decorations. Alas, many are neither cat or dog friendly, so I am being extra careful putting things out. My "tree" is now a window cling, otherwise the cats become delusional and think they are birds, perching in the tree (real or artificial, no difference to them) creating less than holiday-resulting thoughts on my part while my little dog nearly barks herself hoarse at the purring Christmas tree. I am sure it would be wonderful in a movie though. If only I could have A.S.C. following my name (as in: Sam Lastname, A.S.C.), I would be rich. XD

Yup, according to the local tv weather, it's gonna start about midnight and it's gonna be *bad*. There are already a bunch of cancellations scrolling along the bottom of the screen, with more to come. Oh. Yay. ::leSigh:: Oh well if nothing else, I should get most of my Christmas cards done -- except for the prezzies. My cousin Donna is getting a gift card to Borders or Barnes and Noble [maybe even iTunes], not sure what but at least I'll know she's not spending it on booze or anything else of the sort. As for my aunties, I have no clue. None. Zero. Zip. Nada. Warm slippers I guess though they probably have enough pairs to go for an entire winter and not even get one pair slightly scuffed.

Back later on, as long as the power holds out.