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[Nick]

Haha! Yes, Santa can't believe his luck!

[Karlyne]

Santa looks like he's close to a panic attack!

[Critterbee❇]

She might be too much for him!

[Karlyne]

I think he's worried about what Mrs Claus will think. And the reindeer.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Karlyne wrote: "I think he's worried about what Mrs Claus will think. And the reindeer."

My Santa didn't have a Mrs Claus. He was alone. So alone.

[Karlyne]

Christmas☆ Carol!☆ wrote: "Karlyne wrote: "I think he's worried about what Mrs Claus will think. And the reindeer."

My Santa didn't have a Mrs Claus. He was alone. So alone."

Thud. That was me falling off my chair laughing.

[Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽]

Lol, Santa's girlfriend reminds me of Ursula the Sea Witch.

I read an article about bad office Christmas parties last night on "Ask a Manager" (man, that website is the biggest rabbit hole for me). The one that made me laugh the hardest was the Elf on the Shelf who was set up with a naked Barbie doll, and a straw to snort hot chocolate powder through. And this was done by the legal department! to the HR group!!

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "Lol, Santa's girlfriend reminds me of Ursula the Sea Witch.

Ha! I bought her from my work & promised to show a picture of my table setting.

One woman (the youngest, but as blind as a bat & too vain to wear glasses) peered vaguely at it & said, "Is that your husband!!!"

Huh???? Did she think that was me??? My hair is magenta (from Steampunk) not green!

[Karlyne]

Well, kids always think I'm Mrs. Claus because I've had long, white hair since I was too young to have it. Once I was asked (when I was a lot younger), "What color did your hair used to be?" That's when I realized that it had completely turned....

[Nick]

Karlyne wrote: "Well, kids always think I'm Mrs. Claus because I've had long, white hair since I was too young to have it."

You're wonderfully fashionable now - I see young girls all over with their hair dyed white or the palest blondes and greys!

[Karlyne]

Nick wrote: "Karlyne wrote: "Well, kids always think I'm Mrs. Claus because I've had long, white hair since I was too young to have it."

You're wonderfully fashionable now - I see young girls all over with the..."

True! But, unfortunately, now it looks natural on me... The funny thing is that I was in high school, doing the usual high school girl thing, dying my hair and being moderately odd, and then one day I just said, "I'm not going to dye my hair ever again." No particular reason, just decided, and I never have again.

[Teresa]

I can top that Nick!! I suddenly realised that I hadn't got my Heyer for December, Envious Casca. Headed off on line and did the deed. Then realised that it's next December's read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Susan in NC]

Christmas☆ Carol!☆ wrote: "Merry Christmas Everyone.

I got a Santa a girlfriend (thought he looked a little lonely!)





"Wowza, she’s an armful all right!

[Susan in NC]

Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "Lol, Santa's girlfriend reminds me of Ursula the Sea Witch.

I read an article about bad office Christmas parties last night on "Ask a Manager" (man, that website is the biggest rabbit hole for me..."

Thank you, I couldn’t place her - I was going to say Mae West, but Ursula is better!

[Susan in NC]

Nick wrote: "Karlyne wrote: "Well, kids always think I'm Mrs. Claus because I've had long, white hair since I was too young to have it."

You're wonderfully fashionable now - I see young girls all over with the..."

Yes, Karlyne you are in vogue- and we’re ahead of your time!

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Teresa wrote: "I can top that Nick!! I suddenly realised that I hadn't got my Heyer for December, Envious Casca. Headed off on line and did the deed. Then realised that it's next December's read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

The Reading the Detectives group is reading this title this month though. Very good group, motivated, knowledgeable moderators.
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Scroll down to the buddy reads folder. (I'm all about spreading the Heyer love!)

[Critterbee❇]

Magenta, Carol?! WOW! My hair is cobalt blue with purple and magenta highlights! I have been pink for about a year, but wanted to go darker.

Karlyne, revisit dyeing, and try pink! Pink hair looks grand on everyone! If you get a color shampoo, it only lasts a few washes.

[Karlyne]

❇Critterbee wrote: "Magenta, Carol?! WOW! My hair is cobalt blue with purple and magenta highlights! I have been pink for about a year, but wanted to go darker.

Karlyne, revisit dyeing, and try pink! Pink hair looks ..."

Too late! The whole concept has passed me by - although I may paint my toenails! Next summer when they're actually exposed to the light...

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

❇Critterbee wrote: "Magenta, Carol?! WOW! My hair is cobalt blue with purple and magenta highlights! I have been pink for about a year, but wanted to go darker.

Karlyne, revisit dyeing, and try pink! Pink hair looks ..."

I always wanted to go cobalt blue!

My hair was meant to be purple but it went magenta which looked more steampunk. It hasn't faded at all.

We had a face painter staying with us (we are now doing Airbnb) & she painted mistletoe on my face. It got smudged & we saw her yesterday. Tracy couldn't stand it & redid my face. Sigh. Most of it all over my pillow.

[Susan in Perthshire]

Christmas☆ Carol!☆ wrote: "❇Critterbee wrote: "Magenta, Carol?! WOW! My hair is cobalt blue with purple and magenta highlights! I have been pink for about a year, but wanted to go darker.

Karlyne, revisit dyeing, and try pi..."

Wow! Love it! Good for you Carol!

[Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽]

Now I really want to see pictures of all you ladies with adventurous hair colors! I'm boring in that way.

[Karlyne]

Christmas☆ Carol!☆ wrote: "❇Critterbee wrote: "Magenta, Carol?! WOW! My hair is cobalt blue with purple and magenta highlights! I have been pink for about a year, but wanted to go darker.

Karlyne, revisit dyeing, and try pi..."

Mistletoe on your face? Watch out for people running up and kissing you!

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "Now I really want to see pictures of all you ladies with adventurous hair colors! I'm boring in that way."

Ha, not working set me free!

My husband has a good photo of the two of us from steampunk. I'll post it later.

[Nick]

Teresa wrote: "I can top that Nick!! I suddenly realised that I hadn't got my Heyer for December, Envious Casca. Headed off on line and did the deed. Then realised that it's next December's read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Ahaha! How wonderful - well prepared for next year!

[Critterbee❇]

Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "Now I really want to see pictures of all you ladies with adventurous hair colors! I'm boring in that way."

I posted some hair pics (both older and from today) in my profile. Yes, I am outside, visiting Raleigh North Carolina, where it is a surprisingly balmy 60F / 16C.

[Karlyne]

I just got a weather advisory for heavy snow and slick roads. Yours sounds better for travelling!

[Critterbee❇]

I really dislike driving in snow. I rolled my car off the road in the snow about ten years ago, and driving in the snow still makes me nervous.

If you drive, please be careful!

[Nick]

❇Critterbee wrote: "I posted some hair pics (both older and from today) in my pro..."

Very pretty colours! I like the gradient (if that's the right word!).

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Yes gorgeous colours!

[Susan in NC]

I’m in Greensboro, about an hour and a half west of Raleigh, and we just got back from a lovely walk in light coats, it’s about 60 degrees and overcast.

[Karlyne]

❇Critterbee wrote: "I really dislike driving in snow. I rolled my car off the road in the snow about ten years ago, and driving in the snow still makes me nervous.

If you drive, please be careful!"

We'll be very, very careful, because I have developed a faint heart over the years. But we're well equipped, 4 wheel drive truck and decades of experience behind the wheel. (I keep telling myself!)

[Karlyne]

And I love the pictures of your brave hair, Critterbee!

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

I can't find the steampunk photo I want but here is a closeup just after Tracy facepainted me on Wednesday,

[Susan in NC]

Christmas☆ Carol!☆ wrote: "I can't find the steampunk photo I want but here is a closeup just after Tracy facepainted me on Wednesday,



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You’re a lovely Christmas fairy!

[Karlyne]

Yes, a happy Christmas fairy!

[Susan in NC]

Karlyne wrote: "I just got a weather advisory for heavy snow and slick roads. Yours sounds better for travelling!"

Be very careful out there, Karlyne- grateful for your four-wheel drive!

[Karlyne]

Susan in NC wrote: "Karlyne wrote: "I just got a weather advisory for heavy snow and slick roads. Yours sounds better for travelling!"

Be very careful out there, Karlyne- grateful for your four-wheel drive!"

Yes, we have one often-ugly stretch of freeway to get to the kids' house in the morning, and then a big "hill" and a moderate canyon to get up north. I'm hoping we'll hit it all between storms!

[Susan in NC]

Fingers crossed for favorable conditions!

[Teresa]

Well here in Ireland in the last three weeks we've had every weather imaginable. Snow, frost, gale force winds, rain, (lots of rain), and sunshine. So I don't honestly know what's next for us!!

[Susan in NC]

I bet that had a hand in causing your tonsillitis, Teresa! How are you feeling?

[Karlyne]

Teresa wrote: "Well here in Ireland in the last three weeks we've had every weather imaginable. Snow, frost, gale force winds, rain, (lots of rain), and sunshine. So I don't honestly know what's next for us!!"

More sunshine! Lots of it for the holidays!

[Susan in NC]

Yes, that’s the ticket!

[Teresa]

Susan in NC wrote: "I bet that had a hand in causing your tonsillitis, Teresa! How are you feeling?"

Docs again today. Kidney infection as well now. Two lots of antibiotics for the next two days then down to one. Rotten dose but I'm going to enjoy Christmas. Rest, rest and more rest. I need it!

[Susan in NC]

Teresa wrote: "Susan in NC wrote: "I bet that had a hand in causing your tonsillitis, Teresa! How are you feeling?"

Docs again today. Kidney infection as well now. Two lots of antibiotics for the next two days t..."

Best healer, I think. Take care of yourself and rest up!

[Teresa]

Thanks for caring Susan. Hope the hols are good for you.

[Susan in NC]

Thank you! ;) I admit, I’m ready to bid farewell to 2017...

[QNPoohBear]

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! Tomorrow my dad, siblings and my nieces are going to the very literary tow Amos Bronson Alcottn of Concord, Massachusetts (Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau) to do some last minute shopping and maybe a tour of Orchard House, home of the Alcotts. My 9 year old niece recently saw Little Women. I am so excited to show her Orchard House and introduce her to the wonderful works of LMA.

Sunday is our big holiday. My dad's family is Italian-American and we celebrate the feast of the 7 fishes, which I hate. I keep pushing for 7 cookies to honor my mom's Norwegian heritage instead. I think we almost have 7. I may have to buy some since I ran out of time for baking.

Monday I assume my siblings will be over bright and early with their evil offspring to open presents. I went a wee bit overboard with the kids this year. It's all the 9 year old's fault. She's so gosh darn cute I got her a nice gift and I have to make sure the other 3 have the same size box with the same amount of money spent! The girls have mostly been good but not so much the boys.... Anyway, they all get an activity kit or two and books.

[Susan in NC]

Have a wonderful day! Feast of 7 cookies sounds awesome, btw, keeep pushing for that...

[Karlyne]

Teresa, I'm sorry! And I hope you get so much rest that you'll have a Seriously Merry Christmas!

Good luck with all the evil offspring, QnPooh!

[Karlyne]

I'd go with Feast of the 7 Lasagnes...