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By the way....my sidebar is full of blogs that do not seem to exist anymore...so I am cleaning it out this weekend..if you read me and want me to read you let me know otherwise the sidebar will be history this weekend!! it can't be accurate because Some of it says updated last 3 months ago??? HMMM... oh well like I said let me know if you're still blogging k??

QUICKIE...;-)

Good Evening Campers!!

I have been so crazy busy with the rellies (relatives)...can't think straight..just got home from our fav. Mexican restaurant...another great night... we have wined and dined...drank and sang..played scrabble...tossed the Frisbee..played footie...drank under the stars..laughed..cried..took so may pics...whooped it up...gone to the dog track and lost all our money...watched movies..argued politics..put the world to rights..slagged the witch into the ground..god forgive us...lifted my FIL up..made him smile till he cried...danced our arses off... sang with the windows down...shopped..played golf..bowling...you name it we have done it..and it all comes to an end Saturday when we take the last of the rellies to the Airport...it has been an absolute blast but I am a fat bloated cow and need to get my life back in order!!!!!! i have some somber news too but will reveal all in a proper post later..just wanted to check in with you guys as I think there might be an APB or whatever it's called out on me judging by the emails!!!

thanks for caring!!

L xx

FINALLY....

FINALLY...a post from me...

Good Morning Campers!!

Sorry I haven't been around..my computer overheated again...they fixed it for free because I had just bought a new fan...as you know I love my computer guys... ;-)

Well the family all made it here...brother #2 and his wife arrived Saturday night..Brother #1 and his wife and sister #1 and her son Monday night...FIL was in bed..he has Cellulitis again...they all came into his bedroom....he was really surprised and so happy and a little bit in shock...he soon recovered and joined us for beer and pizza and a night of reminiscing as only family can...I had to work yesterday so not sure what they all did...they went bowling last night..today is my FIL actual birthday...his 77th so the entire family is going out for dinner tonight...Happy birthday Pops!!

I will be on and off for the next few days and back with pics as soon as able...it is freezing here..I mean that literally..26F degrees this morning..hope it warms up..we have a barbecue planned Saturday pool side at my house... ;-) The Brit's are just happy to see the sun shining..cold or no cold...

Stay warm!!

L xx

JUST ME...

Good Morning Campers!

I am happily sitting here with my cup of coffee..the heater in the Florida room is on..it is chilly here for us...about 35 degrees this morning...supposed to get even colder in the next few days..I am fine with that..we don't get much chance to wear "clothes" here..it's nice to dig out the jeans and sweaters and boots for the week or two a year we need them... ;-)

So my week so far?? pretty good..had the commute from hell yesterday..it was raining and that caused a bunch of accidents all over town which led to an 8 mile back up on the dreaded bridge I have to cross to get to work...took me well over an hour to go 13 miles...and guess who drank two cups of coffee before she left?? yep me! We were pretty busy all day yesterday and the day flew by..came home and had a grilled cheese and soup for dinner and watched American Idol...they held auditions here in Jacksonville this season..not sure what night those will air but you will get to see a little bit of my town..other than that not much going on in my neck of the woods...we are all excited for hubby's siblings flying in next week to surprise his dad for his 77th birthday..they have not all been together since their Mum died in 1997 so it's long overdue and hopefully will be a lot of fun...I say hopefully because there is a little tension between his sister and his oldest brother but hopefully they can act their age and not their shoe size for once!!

I hope everyone is having a good week...this is a funny time of year...the holidays are over..the weather is crappy and there doesn't seem to be a whole heck of a lot to look forward to really... I actually like this time of year...I am quite the homebody anyway and am quite happy snuggled up with a good book or a good movie...after the hustle and bustle of the holidays a little down time never hurt anyone...;-)

Till next time...

L xx

RIP

Jen's Mum succumbed to her many illnesses Monday night...I was waiting for the Obituary to post it...as you know I went to visit her a lot with Jen..as much as everyone is saddened by her passing I am glad she is no longer suffering...good night God Bless Mum (she liked me calling her Mum)



Gloria Lorraine Tompkins
Gloria Lorraine Tompkins Gloria Lorraine Tompkins, 75, died Monday, January 5, 2009, at Big Bend Hospice after a long illness. The service will be at 2 p.m. EST Monday, January 12, at Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com ) in Tallahassee, Florida, with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service at the funeral home. She was born in Rochester, New Hampshire, and raised as a child in Portland, Maine. Lorraine has lived in Tallahassee for the past 37 years with her husband, Hobart Tompkins. They just celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary. Lorraine was a real estate agent in Tallahassee for 28 years. She loved working with people and helping them find the "home" of their dreams. Lorraine was very family oriented, her life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She has touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Hobart Tompkins, Jr.; her son, Kerry Farmer of Harwich Mass.; her daughter, Lee Ann Trapp (and husband Robbie) of Marstons Mills, Mass.; a son, Greg Farmer (and wife Colleen) of Cotuit, Mass.; a daughter, Jennifer Callahan (and husband David) of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; her sister-in-law, Ginny McKean (and husband Jim); eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and other loving nieces and nephews

My entry in her guestbook:


My sincere condolences Jen...you know that I understand completely the pain you are feeling right now but please know that it does get easier and one day you will find comfort in your memories...your Mum was one of a kind and it was a pleasure getting to know her.... I have fond memories of our visits to see her..especially driving all over town for hours looking for that darn Ruby Tuesdays!! May she rest in peace .. I like to think she's up there with my own Mum...please pass my condolences along to Hobie..and give him a kiss on the cheek from "his" Lynda xx

Lynda Hatfield (Orange Park, FL) Contact me

Pics of me.... ;-)

Just to prove I do get my pic taken now and again...LOL ..I am usually the one taking the all the pics however....

Savannah trip....

Remember my trip to Savannah back in November? Here's the pics...the girl is my friend Kari.. hope I'm not boring you with all these pics... ;-)

why are they wearing crowns??

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR EXPLANATION OF THE CHRISTMAS CRACKER AND THE CROWN THAT COMES INSIDE IT...;-)


Click here: The History of the Christmas Cracker

Beach January 2nd 2009