I'm OK, Sweet, 'cept for this damn cold. 

How about you? All set for Christmas?

 *feigns surprise*... Awww shucks, was it little old me? Evening Stoppers How is everyone?

Oh no Chicken soup, and a hot toddy 

That sounds the ticket, Baz! 

Well at least if it doesn't cure the cold it will make it more bearable

Just got back from the "holiday open house" that my office building is hosting. Hung out long enough to be polite and grab a small plate of goodies.

 Good for you.... where is mine!!!

I keep looking for the Internet Goody Delivery Slot, but I don't find it.

Well look harder!! 

I think I need a very expensive upgrade.

 Well tell Seattle we want it as an Xmas present!

I'll get right on that! 

Awwww....they are so CUTE! Who wouldn't feel better?

 That's lovely Sweet

Bramble would lick your hand until you felt better

I would love that.

Evening Stoppers

Well done Kimota I got caught up in other threads Evening Stoppers

Dang it. Had the window open, and got caught up in WORK, if you can believe that. 

Well done, kimota! Hi, Baz!

 Hi Lori Never mind , the holidays are nearly here

And not a moment too soon, Baz! I still need to do my shopping! 

 I'm sure it will all get done.... it always seems to

It does, doesn't it? Luckily....

 Yes..... and this time next week we will all be wondering what all the fuss was about.... and what to do with the leftover turkey!!

Not to mention the tree that continues to drop leaves on the carpet... 

 I've given up the last few years and I've got an artificial one

Et tu, Baz??

I WILL NEVER SURRENDER!!!

I didn't.... but Mr Baz 's back did The kids were horrified, cos we had never had anything but a real tree...

Ah, I see.

It feels like more and more people are going the artificial route, and it doesn't seem to be just an age thing.

The cats enjoy the real tree, and luckily (should I knock on wood?) they don't try to climb it...

.... I have to admit I love the smell of a real tree