a vacation recap

No better way to start the weekend than with BEACH pictures! And my sweet little beach babes. Florida in November is much different than going for a summer vacation. The days are shorter, the nights crisp, the water cool! But it was a very relaxing and fun break. Once I come up from under the laundry and tackle the homework from 4 days of missed school, I hope to get into the spirit of Christmas. Could it be just around the corner? I am in total denial.

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the view from here...

My two girls looking out at two very near dolphins! A definite highlight of our trip: a boat ride through the Florida Keys and some fabulous dolphin sightings!
I have a laptop but very spotty service so I just stole an hour in a computer room with wi-fi and the quiet has been wonderful but went by in a flash. I am looking forward to our very non-traditional Thanksgiving, and then a plane ride back to HOME and FAMILY.

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forecast: mostly sunny

I am going to say very little but this sun might be a hint. I may be scarce, or missing for about one week and I might be in a warm, sunny place.

When I return, I am going to be hitting the crafting, shopping, gift making, and gift wrapping like a fool so be warned!

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high praise for Nintendo

Best customer service I have received in a very long time...from this company! Long story short but the borrowed Nintendo DS stopped working. Lights came on when it was plugged into the wall, but no screen...at all. So, I slowly resign myself to buying a new one to replace it, lamenting the $130 price tag. I google "nintendo ds troubleshoot" and come across Nintendo's 800#. I call, and get a live person, nearly immediately, on a Sunday. Yes, you read all that correctly. This person determined it is 100% covered under warranty, including the return shipping via FEDEX. Off this little guy goes tomorrow with an estimated return in 9-11 days. If they cannot repair it, they will replace it. Go Nintendo! This makes Santa more willing to purchase a few more of your games for two game systems coming our way.

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my first thrift finds!

I do walk around when I drop off my own stuff for donation at the local St. Vincent DePaul but have never happened upon a treasure. Today I came armed with a list, at the top were wool sweaters for felting. I thought I had struck gold finding this enormous men's sweater at 100% cashmere. I mean, I actually do not know, but from what I have read on other thrifter's blogs, this is gold, so I found joy based on that. So, I got it for $2 b/c it had some moth holes. I got another 100% wool sweater for about $2 more and then this desk hutch. Sigh. It was sitting outside the front door as I walked in marked $12. I check it out, LOVE it for my office and go in only to find out that furniture is 50% off today. I did not even see the original $99.99 price tag until I loaded it in the car. It is so heavy, someone had to help me. I am so darned excited to clean it up and then spray paint it something fun, like orange, and then rough up the edges. I totally get the thrill of this thrifting business now! Hopefully, me and my meager sewing skills can also make someting of the sweaters. Are already washed and dried them. Now I am on the hunt for bright colors. This feels like yet another little sickness...one I do not really have time for.

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