Morning! Lol not really....I didn't get up until almost 11am as I was up till 3am downloading music and I also got three trojan horses which I quarantined as soon as avg spotted them. Aren't there some nasty people about who will deliberately infect files and put them up for decent people to unfortunately download. 
Anyway I've got rid now so that's ok.
Mark and James went out last night with Mark's friends three of whom came back with the boys at 5am and slept here overnight. I gave two of them a lift to work this morning and then the third a lift home after she, Mark, James and myself had had a good natter in the lounge for a couple of hours. I really enjoyed it. I should have been cleaning up but what the heck I can push the dirt around another day instead. 
I wouldn't allow Mark to drive them to their destinations just in case he was over the limit after his night out.
I did manage to get some jobs done including decorating the conservatory with James help, and putting the tables and chairs together and working out my seating plan for christmas day. Normally it is such a nightmare to do, but this year other than having to swop the furniture round between the conservatory and the dining room it has so far been a cinch.
We will have lots more room in there to sit comfortably instead of the usual touching elbows and shoulders. I so hate being cramped when I eat.
Ooh just watching el divo at the mo.....*sigh*
Anyway where was I?
I'm having a quiet evening cross stitching.
Well done Ann on finishing the cake, bet it wont last 5 mins by the time your family get together. I don't blame you making the most of having Kim for assistance. I could have done with someone like her last year to do the housework cos whilst the boys were very good with meal making and some sort of assistance with the laundry I could have done with more help around the house.
I think the hot pool walking would be very beneficial Ann, soothing warmth on your knee and low impact movement giving maximum exercise benefits.
Yes I'm sorry too Red to hear about your friend and her infidel hubby. Also the people that you know too Ann. Why is it people decide to seperate at a time when it will have most impact? I think it maybe that they can't face going through the charade of happy families or they have pressure put on them to end it by their mistresses who don't want to face the time alone or thinking about 'their' man being with their families. I suppose the one who is pregnant and due early in the new year wants promised committment fulfilled even at the expense of the existing family. So sad.
Thank you for the compliments re your (my) cards. I laughed at the comment about the snowflakes Red, I think you are onto something there.
I haven't had my nails done in years 
glad you enjoyed your session Ann and a natter with your friend even though she gave you some bad news - her friends marriage break up.
Ann the makeup you want, would it still be available in the uk? If it is I'd be happy to search it out for you and send it on.
Good idea that you all had to meet up and exchange it between you what a brilliant scheme and shame it doesn't still happen. Maybe you should reinstate it Ann.
Lol I think you and Farmeress both have pink cameras. Not so sure Sharyn was happy with the colour of hers though.
I'm sure if someone could run through how the camera works with you Ann you'll soon get the hang of it. I keep thinking I'll get a new one but mine does everything I need it to even though it is getting a bit battered no thanks to Robert 'borrowing' it without asking because he knows I'll say no. I have bought him umpteen cameras of his own but he either breaks, loses them or loses the lead to connect to the pc.
Your not going to be away three weeks are you Ann??
If so how lovely for you to be on holiday for so long but I do hope you will have internet where you are.
Thanks for the message from Farmeress Ann I did see it yesterday.
Think that's it for now. Hope you are ok Red. I'm off to watch tv for a wee while before going to bed at a much more sensible time tonight as I have church first thing.
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