The cold rain and wind is so nasty and raw! But, on the bright side, compared to other parts of the country, it's practically tropical here. I feel bad for Iowa and Wisconsin, etc where they got record snows last week. And the Nor'eastern storm expected this weekend sounds horrible. I haven't even walked through the beds to look at the damage, just gazed sadly from my window. The worst looking thing is my Japanese Maple. Crossing my fingers that it'll put out a second set of leaves.

Well, in Eagle River we only ended up with 2", but 16 miles south at my brother's he got 12". Go figure. It's beautiful, but I'm still not ready. I think the snow should start on 1 December and only come at night after I'm home. I have a plan: Summer starts 1 June, and it only rains at night. Temps should be between 70 and 85. Fall starts 1 October. Again, it can only rain at night, and the colored leaves have to stay on until Winter begins. Temps between 60 and 70. Winter starts on 1 December. It can only snow once I'm home for the day, and temps are between 10 and 35. Spring starts promptly on 1 April. It only rains at night, and the temps are 60 to 70. What do you all think of this plan? Constance :0

Slinkey, I was not declaring 'all mine' as I unpacked glasses and plates and place mats. I WAS muttering Kathleen's name however. DT had bowls, coffee mugs, plates, but no salad plates. I am sure I'd have bought them tho if they had. I didn't want the others. I went back this morning and got my DD's stuff. And NOTHING else. When I got to the cash register with 16 glasses, all those large snowflakes and placemats, and more ornaments. The gal looked at me and said "you were here yesterday too?". I mumbled these were for my daughter, but I didn't like the way she grinned at that. Have a feeling she didn't believe me. And she asked if I wanted the guy to carry the box of glasses to my car AGAIN. I said sure, why not. If DT would let you take the dang buggy outside the store I wouldn't have needed help. So its their fault. Lynne, you found some purple ornies I didn't see here. dd50, don't say the folks here are "no help", they help a LOT. Just not always in the way we need them to. LOL. Shee, you and some of the others often say you saw something and wish you'd gotten it or you'll go back for it, be cheaper (GAS) just to get it the first time and be done with it. LOL Mo, I don't appreciate hearing the word Wal Mart. I'm heading there in an hour for my groceries. That is FOOD not goodies. Lord help me! And I WAS going to Michaels tomorrow but now not too sure that is a good idea. In fact I know its not. Did I mention they opened a Dollar Tree right next door to it? Poor Michaels. Poor Me! Literally, POOR me. I may or may not report back after Walmart. LOL Luvs, I think a bunch doing the Flake Off setting would be interesting, cause its all the other stuff on the table that will make the plates and glasses look so different. Of course Kathleen will probably do fat food fotos of her's, just to be different. Karen holding the EMPTY collection plate still.

Looking quite festive at your house! We got the cold today, in the 20's after being 69 on Wed!!! The mountains got some snow, but only a few flakes here that melted right away. Love the vignette on the old window (?) and Mr. Crooked Nose is tooo cute! I am also envious of your photography skills, but sure do enjoy your posts! You have been very busy and it shows. TFS, Candy