Jim, that's tough.  I have been to 3 funerals since October (one sister's brother-in-law; my father-in-law in October within 3 days of each other, one sister's mother-in-law this week).  We are still doing Christmas because . . . end the year on a good note.  My sister's mother-in-law we have known her for over 30 years (she was like mom in a dysfunctional sort of way).  It's good you are having something . . . I think the ones who have parted want you to celebrate their life and your family traditions. 

 

And it sucks you are going into the hospital.  I hope they can hold it off til after the holidays.  I hope all goes well for you.

 

I had a scare into this week . . . doctor checked my carotids and saw major blockage so I had to go for an MRA and the test came back that the blood is flowing.  But had my crestor upped and am now taking low dose aspirin.   

Linda, I read reports that said drinking about 4 oz of pomegranite juice every day will decrease the blockage in the carotid ateries in a few months.  That is what I am doing in addition to supplements .

Jim, did not know about your father-in-law, my condolences. Out of the loop with all the problems in my family. Hope the health problems go well.

 

Mike,

Give my love to your mom & deb, I hope that you all have a very merry christmas.

 

We just had a 65th birthday party for my wife with 40 people attending.  Before I met her, I didn't know 40 people.  On Christmas Eve, we're going to a friend for a party, and on New Years eve we're going to a party I'll love.  They've invested in a pizza place that will be catering.  Did this 2 years ago and it was the best pizza I've eaten in Chicago.

No, that's why it was so good.  Closest thing to NY style that I've had out here.

Next time you're in Chicago, try Edwardo's.  I'm not crazy about the deep dish but this has tons of cheese and tomato stuff on it.  My treat, ask Marty how to find me and we can have it while he sits and grumbles.