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Congratulations to the winners!

They have the sheets every year, but I've never bought them. Are they soft sheets? Or scratchy? There are a few things here I'm interested in. Nothing that's going to make or break anyone's Christmas. I'll probably get a couple of those Wrangler work hoodies for my boys. A Couple of the $5 rugs, and a few wash cloth sets. **Also - can I just say that it makes me happy that this ad was leaked and not released? Kinda feels like old times.

I got to town this morning and picked up my ornaments for the OE, and half of my SS gift. Now just waiting on what I ordered to come in so I can get it mailed off. I'll try to get the ornaments in the mail this week.

I watched Jingle Jangle on Netflix tonight. It was an ok movie. I think maybe I just wasn't in the right mood for it though because it never really grabbed me. I am all about singing and dancing, so I'm pretty sure it was just me.

WooHoo. Here's to a better 2021 than 2020, but at least we still have each other .

When my son was little (probably 4 or 5) he told me to quit playing that song. It's "kinda creepy, Mom". LOL. He got a letter from Santa that year, and Santa totally agreed with him that the song is "kinda creepy". Of course, it's still on MY Christmas playlist though .

Attention, all Santas and elves - We have our first tracking numbers!!

upload your photos to Imgur or photobucket (I'm not sure that one still works). Then copy the direct link. On the toolbar at the top of your text box here, there's a little square (i think it's supposed to be a frame). Click that box and paste your link in there. I hope that makes sense. If I were telling people at work how to do something like this, I would include screenshots. LOL

Before I switched to the Tidy Cats Breeze system (never on sale, unfortunately), I used A&H. I used the multi-cat, even though I only have 1 cat, but it seemed to work well. No noticeable "Oh, you must have a cat!" smell when you walked in my house. LOL

I have so many "favorites"! But, if I had to pick just a few, they would be: Mary Did You Know (that last line is SO powerful!). https://youtu.be/NGw8holYZr0 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. I totally didn't appreciate that one when I was younger, but I just love the message more and more now. https://youtu.be/zCOR4e-aiaY I also love Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton's I Believe in Santa Claus. https://youtu.be/e01P7dQ14XE And so many more!

Last page. But HD outdid them on price this year.

I was there when they opened this morning, to get the tree. I debated hard about buying it, because the one they had displayed looked horrible. But I went ahead and got it thinking they just hadn't fluffed it enough. Went to a different HD looking for lights the first didn't have, and looked at their display of the tree. It was a little better, but still not a great tree. Ended up at a 3rd HD with my sister, and looked at THEIR display. Took the tree back to the first HD on my way home. ♀ Their $80 tree is usually a pretty nice tree, but this year's not so much. I did buy a ton of batteries and a couple plastic totes, so it wasn't a complete bust. I never did see the lights I was looking for. One associate told me she thought they sold out yesterday. You know, for the sale that started today. LOL

congrats winners!

I ordered the main gift for my person. I sure hope it gets here in time for me to ship in time for her to receive it in time for Christmas!

So, I had nothing from this ad on my list. And yet, I bought a TV, a vacuum, and a shop vac. At least the shop vac was a Christmas gift. LOL

I did. Luckily, the administrator was very understanding and allowed me to enter my info a little late.

Congratulations y'all!

OK FOLKS, The names are out! A few reminders: The last day to ship is Monday, November 30. Shipping is taking longer this year, so please don't be late. If you must be late, please let me know then ship priority. Don't forget to send me your tracking numbers when you ship. PLEASE BE SURE TO POST when you receive your gifts, even if you are not planning to open them right away. Have FUN! I can't wait to see the pictures. Ready... Set... Shop!!

Sooooo. I have all the names assigned and after I started sending them out I realized I HAVEN'T FILLED OUT MY INFO SHEET! Yep, I missed the deadline ♀. I intended to use last year's anyway, but we had a big ice storm this week so the servers are down at my office and I can't access my stuff from home. LOL. I think I need to take a break. It's been a long day. So, some of you have received your SS name. I will come back and get to the rest if not this evening, definitely by Sunday .

You're good. I've got your name, just need your info sheet

I'm sorry to hear that. We will look forward to you playing again next year!

That's exciting, Good for you!

It's not for everyone. I understand the melancholy with how things have changed and are still changing. Several years ago, when they started the sales at midnight, then 10:00pm Thursday, then earlier and earlier, I hated it! I still hate it! BUT we figured out how to make it work and we still have so much fun every year. It is still my absolute favorite time of the year. This year, things are changing again, through no one's fault, and I find myself getting really down about it. But, the only thing that stays the same is everything changes. My sister, daughter, and I have agreed we will find a way to make it fun this year just like before. Prayerfully, next year will be back to semi-normal, but let's face it, this is going to usher in another big change. Maybe I'll hate it. Maybe I'll love it. But I'm going to make darn sure I have fun with it.

3 more days to get your info in! C'mon folks, come play with us.

I've been debating buying a new tree this year and wondered if they would have their $79 one.