[Lorena]

Good morning, all.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

IG, Welcome back! I hope your trip went well.

Guen, so glad things went well with your performance. Did your 2 sisters-in-law attend, as you had hoped they would? If so, did they enjoy it?

Chair, thanks for another start to our day and for sharing the picture of your gorgeous tree and decorations.

kayak, I saw your request for prayers for your mother-in-law and the family and am keeping you all lifted up. Thanks for all the wonderful graphics last week.

Molly, enjoy your little respite. I've been feeling much the same. Somehow the news and FR isn't quite so compelling right now, when there's so many Christmas and family activities to be involved in. We'll miss you and look forward to having you back with us in the New Year.

gulfcoast6, yippee! You'll soon be on your farm! Mr. Mulliner, it's moving day already ... Best wishes to you both for happiness and prosperity in your new homes.

[Mr. Mulliner]

Washer and dryer are moved, as are a bookcase, suitcases of clothes, and a few odds and ends. Back for another load, but first a bite to eat.

GC, you have this to look forward to, don't you? Like the monkey said when he got his tail caught in the lawnmower, "It won't be long now!"

[Mr. Mulliner]

Forgot to mention that our weather is absolutely gorgeous today, just perfect for moving. The ground's still pretty wet from some rainy days, but the sun is out and the temp is in the 50s, I think.