Joe, don't be so hard on yourself. The Giants, shrimps? I don't think so. The Cowboys Super Bowl Champs? Wrong again. (though I hold secret thoughts in the far back reaches of my mind that they could be) Giants have locked the division and will play post season. The jury is still out for the Cowboys. But, trust me, I know how you feel. I've felt it 5 times so far this year! With all that said.....< begin="" gloat="" /> How bout them Cowboys! < end="" gloat="" />

Joe, with you being so nice about the game and having those hero boys and all, I just can't rub it in. Will say that hubby is a happy, happy camper. He won the week for his football pool by placing the most weight on the Cowboy game. It was a sleepless night here too after all the excitement. Arla, awesome race/training run!!!! You've been very consistent and patient in building up your miles, and it is paying off. Love it! Leslie, I love the cat pic! I want to be one of your cats when I grow up, OK? Jewels, sorry about your injury....rest, girl, rest. It really is the best advice, but the hardest take. Maybe the holiday hustle and bustle will keep you distracted. Evryday, we're all weird I really don't mind the cold either. It's the heat that saps me. Glad there are some other "2X the winners" goal folks out there! I sure hope those elite folks don't get too much faster though . Planning a lunchtime run today since the cold front made it's way down here. The weekend was pretty much a dead run of it's own with online and live Christmas shopping, a party, had to work some on my accounting job, and church -- a lengthy affair since hubby works as part of the "roadie" crew for our praise band, and I help with making coffee, enter our visitor card data after the services, hand out worship guides, or whatever else looks like it needs doing. Lot's of fun to be part of it, and we see people really starting to feel connected. Our sermon was on slowing down enough to savor the reason for the season and reach out to others...hmmm...maybe I should listen and apply that . Have a great week 40ish ones!

Joe.....yes, it is just a a game! My husbands best bud is a Cowboy fan and I've had to warn him a couple of times when he's over here, if they are losing you better watch your tongue. Hope your head is feeling better! Everyday, nice log for you young man! You're lovin' those cold temps I see. Snow flurries again for Leslie's neck of the woods. Stay warm and enjoy your short week next week. I can't believe the holidays are upon us! Carol...glad you got some Christmas shopping done and hope todays run went well. Have a super week to all of our 40 plus friends......Jewels

Took some pics over the weekend of the family to make Christmas cards. It wa a beautiful sunny 75* day as you can see! Jewels

Hi Folks- feeling much better today.I suppose it's pretty silly to get so upset over a game but I guess the Giants have spoiled me lately.They have done so much winning that I almost forgot what it's like to lose! Fantastic pics Jewels! What a great looking family you have there.Did you say 75*?!?!Mmmmm,that sounds nice.How's the leg/hip feeling? Carol- thanks for your graciousness and sure sounds like you and Hub have a busy schedule.Hope your runs are going well. Evryday- good mantra about "the suck". I like that. Whatever makes you tougher and gets you out the door! Jim- don't know what to tell you to help out.We only see single digit temps a couple of times a year.Maybe the gym for under 15*,then just HTFU for all the rest? Again,pretty easy for me to say! Hope that white stuff stears clear for you Leslie.Your cats seem like a handful.Maybe having kids would have been easier! Speaking of spoiled, a balmy 68* for my 5 miler yesterday but down to 30* and rainy today!Yuck.Time to embrace it I guess! Have a good one folks!

. . . a balmy 68* for my 5 miler yesterday but down to 30* and rainy today!Yuck.Time to embrace it I guess!

I swear, the temp swings everyone's has been experiencing across the country is truly amazing. How in the world do you plan around that?!? Evryday - "Embrace the suck." Well, I stuck my head out the door, saw the iced over deck, and re-embraced my bed and warm covers. I'll give it another try tomorrow. Joe - The cats can be handful, but they don't talk back and they don't ask for money or to borrow the car. Jewels - Great pics! You definitely have to claim your daughters. They look just like you. Luckily, I remember to cover up a few plants last night. All the towels kept their form when I pulled them off this a.m. Ch-ch-chilly. Picked up a very grouchy Hub with a head cold from the airport late last night. (((sigh))) It sure was nice while he was gone. Said it snowed while he was in Fredicksburg (TX not VA). He had been to a bar, it was like 1:30 a.m., and he was walking back to his hotel just a few blocks away. A cop pulls up and hollers at him, "Hey! You from California or something?" Hub: "Yep!" Cop, chuckling: "How much have you had to drink?" Hub: "A lot." Cop: "Where're you staying?" Hub: "Just a couple of blocks down here." Cop, still chucking: "Well, hurry up and get inside before you freeze to death." Hub: "Okay." And in another town (I can't remember), he hung out at a bar (yeah, he likes bars) with a bunch of special ops guys from the nearby military base. He said that was really interesting in that they were telling him a bunch of stories. "We're really good at our job (i.e. killing people)." I asked him if he asked any of them to walk him back to his room to protect him. MTA - Hi, Kelly!!

hi? ... You're all talking football!

My bad Carolyn .I promise to lay off until ..well, at least Saturday. Hi Kelly and anyone else who's around here!