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[momtochloe]

Ok, now it's a party!

[momtochloe]

Uh-oh, maybe we got a little aggressive with the decorations . . . 

[momtochloe]

Oh no Chili, come back . . . drop the balloons . . . 

[momtochloe]

Whew, glad you landed safely my friend!  Now pull up a bar stool and we'll hoist a glass to one of the loveliest and kindest people we know . . . 

[momtochloe]

Happy, happy birthday @ChiliPepper  and may your day be as special as you are!

[mustang66lady]

Here's the gang to sing Happy Birthday!

[mustang66lady]

We all need a party hat!

[mustang66lady]

Sorry to reveal your age but.....

[mustang66lady]

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@tiny 2 wrote:

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@mustang66lady wrote:

Thank you all for being concerned about us from the tornado.  We are fine.  The Amazon warehouse that was struck was a couple of miles from us.  A lot closer to our youngest DD.  All are ok. 

Hope everyone is planning on a blessed Christmas celebration no matter where you live.  I apologize for my absence from the boards.   Life moves us in many directions and for me, it is sometimes difficult to be present here but want you all to know that you are always in my heart and prayers. 

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@mustang66lady, It is good to hear from you and I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

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@tiny 2 

I'm so sorry I have taken so long to return.  Life is busy and I am slower than molasses going up hill in January.  

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas as well.  I need to catch up to read what everyone is up to.  Again, my apologies.  

[mustang66lady]

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@tiny 2 wrote:

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@Writer with Flair wrote:

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@RespectLife wrote:

@Writer with Flair 

How are things going with you and Mr. Writer?

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Yes @Writer with Flair , how are you doing my friend?  Where you been? 

Hope you and Mr. Writer are doing well . . . 

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Dear Friends,

     To paraphrase Bette Davis in "All About Eve,"  It has been a bit of "a bumpy ride" in the past several months.

     My husband started a new job (very good) but then I got this weird arthritis (bad) thing where I was extremely fatigued and ached all over--especially in a hip and knee that were injured in a car wreck where a large car transporter hit my car (fortunately a Volvo) awhile back.  

     My computer had some sort of electronic hissy fit, so I made the change to a Microsoft Surface one which is doing much better. (Good).  

     My MIL had hip replacement surgery which turned out to be harder on her (and everyone else in the family, as a result) than she thought it would be.  She is not a very good patient. (bad)  

     My two closest cousins have had serious health problems (bad), but I am glad that I was able to be there for them (good).

     I am sorry that I have been out of pocket for a while and that I missed Dear Mustang's birthday.  You have not been forgotten but continue to be in my prayers. 

     I have been worn out from everything for a while, but currently am bouncing back--energy-wise.

     Thanks for thinking of me.

Love,

Writer with Flair

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@Writer with Flair, We sure have been missing you. Sometimes all these things hit at once or without much of a breather in between.

I'm glad to hear you are feeling better and getting your energy back. Take it easy over the holidays and rest up some more. I hope you have a nice Christmas and things are better next year for you all.

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@Writer with Flair 

I always have good intentions but the older I get, the slower I am becoming and then I often find myself just "empty."  I'm sorry you have had to face the frustrations you have had but glad He has given you strength none the less.  And congrats on DH's new job!   Mine is still working-I told him he can't retire until he can tell me what he wants to do when he grows up!   LOL!  A doctor I used to work with said she thought one of the least talked about subjects with people is what their plans are when they retire.  Not just the financial part, but how time is going to be spent.  My DH loves to work.  He can golf, but doesn't like it, doesn't like to garden, work on cars, woodwork, nothing.  Work is his hobby.  I'm concerned if he quits work, he will be depressed that he did.  It may take a week or two but not much longer.  

Hope you and Mr. Writer had a great Christmas holiday and are looking forward to a Happy New Year-maybe including a little dancing?!