Not to mention on facebook people being sure to let everyone else know that they donated to this or that charity. My family is very happy to donate as we can.

Well done! I was wondering how long that would last! :-)

We went to a native plant sale last weekend and picked up a few things. We have a poor track record but... we'll see.

I'm sorry. We went through this in April. So hard.

Story of my life for the last 17 years. :-)

You're right, Jean. We ordered a new pot, which has free 1-day delivery. So, only one day to either use the French press or get two coffees to go from the cafe where my daughter works. She usually walks to work, but I think I'll drive her tomorrow so I can get home while the coffee is still hot. :-)

:-) A bit envious here! :-)

We did our clocks right after dinner last night so everyone would start assimilating. It worked, sort of.

Nope, no machine, just a saucepan, a big bowl, and a warm place. http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017991-creamy-homemade-yogurt

The recipe is actually called "harvest pumpkin bread" and I found it about 15 years ago in a craft book I got at the library. When I served it once to a friend he said "oh this is very good gingerbread!" and since he loves gingerbread I figured he knew what he was talking about. So that's what I call it now. I think everyone needs some gingerbread now and then. And shortbread! :-)

We couldn't tell the difference! I may just make it without the egg from now on. Save a few cents and some fat calories (there are plenty of fat calories already in the recipe). :-)

Yea! Congratulations!

Sometimes right before I go to bed at night, I find myself thinking "in the morning I can drink coffee!" I am quite sure that I am not unique in that regard.

Yes, yes they are. I'm sorry if you are experiencing one or both now!

Oh, I'm so sorry!

I will give that a try! Thanks!

60! Whoa. We have only ever seen one at a time, so far. My usual bait is a sunflower seed jammed into a hole on the trap, and a smear of pb to attract them. It usually works. I doubt Mousie left on his/her own...

Thanks. I'll give that a try - not one of my traps was touched overnight.

I discovered late yesterday afternoon that I was about to run out of sugar. My husband made the ultimate Christmas Eve sacrifice for me and went for it.

I am the same way with any gathering. I'm always afraid I'll forget some critical item, or won't get the house clean enough in time! Organization and lists help me.

:-)

Fun! :-)

:-) It really helps to set the expectation and build enthusiasm for the following week.

I am going through that right now. I ended up getting the book from the library till it turns up.

Most boys I know would rather split firewood than write. But sometimes after a good session of splitting firewood, it's easier to sit down and write.