I bought three Christmas presents today... for myself.

Who knows what I want better than me?

Gorgeous day today. High of 49 degrees, sunshine and the last of the colorful leaves are falling.

Took a drive and enjoyed every minute of it.

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I went out today to purchase a thermometer and some insulated sweat pants.

I found a thermometer, but wound up buying oral hygiene products instead.

And I stopped by the liquor store and purchased a bottle of Buttershots schnapps and a bottle of peppermint schnapps.

When I have nothing to do, I don't get bored, I get creative!

Now that I can rest after Thanksgiving, it's time to reflect on a couple of things:

1. I have a wonderful sister(my only immediate family still alive) who, although I couldn't be there to celebrate the holiday with her and her family, took the time to listen to me prattle on for an hour and a half on the phone last night. Gotta love her!

2. I received an early Christmas present at work Wednesday... sort of. I found out our work contract has been renewed again (after having been cancelled November 2nd.) Another company (Big company, nationwide) underbid us, but when they couldn't get our people to jump ship and join them so that they wouldn't know how to do the actual work with all new employees) they withdrew the bid. We're having a meeting on Monday, presumably to find out how this affects we who remain. Hopefully, I'll be able to continue at the same rate and hours until I decide to retire next year... we shall see.

All in all, life is good right now, but who knows what the future has in store? Man plans and God laughs, eh?

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For everything:


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THANKSGIVING!

Eat well, but don't forget those less fortunate.

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I see people all the time with ear buds in listening to music. I don't need 'em. I have a great selection of music from 65 years playing in my head all the time.

That old bastard Charles Manson is finally

Dead, dead, DEAD!!!

Watched Trainspotting 2, Gallipoli, China Wall and The Illusionist last night.

Mostly t.v. tonight, but maybe I can squeeze in one more before bedtime.

A nap before a movie marathon.

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