Good Morning Maysters!

Whew! Have things been busy around here! I took Friday afternoon off and had lunch with Stalker Val and Deb Doctor. Then, I went shopping for something to wear to my departmental Christmas party and some more gifts (I'm still not done yet! ) Friday night I took a girlfriend out and we went to the regular hangout plus a few other places. Saturday I baked another SF Cheesecake and Aaron and I went to do our Santa duty. Man, Toys R Us was a zoo! I couldn't BELIEVE how packed it was! I kept thinking, "There's NO WAY I could have maneuvered around this store 105 pounds ago..." It was unbelievable. Last night was my department party - it was a good time. Lots of very yummy (and food there) - I stuck to shrimp ****tail and some cheese and crackers, and of course my cheesecake. I also had a glass of wine - it was very good, too. Last night, Aaron and I wrapped Ohio Christmas presents because today is the day we're celebrating Christmas with his family. We wound up staying up until after midnight and got up at 7:30am. We have to leave at 9am to go get Holden's at his dad's, go pick up my dad because he's going with us, and head on into Ohio. Who KNOWS when we'll get home tonight... Anyway, I haven't had much time to post lately so I wanted to stop in and say hello. Vicki - I was horrified to read what happened to you! My gosh, girl, were you lucky! Scared the crap out of me! Kate - still waiting on the IBTC membership card to arrive in the mail... Kathy - glad you had a great visit with your dad and sister! Becky - glad you're getting treatment for the bronchitis. Is that what they think was causing the pain? Anyone - I've emailed Laurie once but if anyone drops her a line, please tell her I'm thinking of her. Okay, gotta run... Have a great Sunday, everyone! Becky 287/181/???

Hey, Beckster! Wowzy wow! You met Stalker Val and Deb - awesome! We (Rich) is going to make your cheesecake later today...think we are doing a hazelnut crust though. Yesterday I made SF Cinnamon Almonds - they came out great...reminiscent of the ones at fairs without the guilt and I made a SF almond pound cake (no flour just ground almonds) and that is pretty decent too. I emailed Laurie the other day too. I'll email again. Definitely worried about her. Hope they figure out was is up. This morning it was off to Macys for early morning sales. Then mexican breakfast. Then I wrapped what I bought for Rich (too many presents for that man - he is so easy to buy for it is insane - I get too many ideas, for sure!) Next we'll headoff to Rich's folks to give them their gifts. They cannot afford to get us anything which is fine by us. It is nice that we can help them out when we can. Then off to pick up a gift certificate for Channuak for friends at work, a cook book from the restaurant we ate at yesterday (dad wants us to pick it up so he can give it sis) and then the supermarket for stuff for the short week and then home. Tonight will be that cheesecake, Christmas cards and tonight pay-per-view Armaggedon (WWE wrestling). Have a great Sunday! Kathy 276/244/173/160?