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alfa6 ;>}
Posted on 12/31/2006 5:51:17 AM PST by snippy_about_it
I ended up working for about 14 days out of 15 over Christmas time. I have had the last few days off and quite frankly I have not done a whole lot. Recovering mostly.
We did pick up a new dining room table Sunday. We had stopped at the Nebraska Furniture Mart Sat Eving to walk off dinner. In the clearance room there was a nice chestnut table that opened up to just over 8' for $170. One catch though, it wouldn't close :-) I got down on the deck with my pocket flashlight and checked out the slider gizmo. I told Mrs alfa6 that I could probably replace the gizmo if I couldn't fix it but i would have to check to see if I could get one and how much.
Got home and checked out the sliders in some catalogs I have and figured at worst I would have to spend another $65 to fix table. Hmm about $250 for a new table that lists for $850, works for me :-)
So we go back out to The Mart Sunday to look at the table one more time and there is another table exactly like the first one only this one works. Same price to boot. Almost sprained my wrist trying to get the wallet out, he he. There went my holiday money.
So we are on the way home with the table and the Mrs goes, "you know this is the first new table we have had in almost 32 years of being married"
I had to pop her bubble and point out that it was probably a return. But at least it was the first table that we had bought at a store :-) That mollified her soomewhat. So that all the excitement here at the alfa6 domicile
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alfa6 ;>}
Well good, the matter is tabled then! LOL
Glad you got a chance to laze around that's a long stretch of work.
You know, your right Snippy!
They are making clothes smaller too.
Thanks Mayor, I 've been wondering about that...
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alfa6 ;>}
Well that't what I think anyway. : )
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alfa6 ;>}
January 3, 2007
READ: Colossians 3:1-7
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. —Colossians 3:2
In the movie Gladiator, General Maximus Decimus Meridius seeks to stir his cavalry to fight well in the imminent battle against Germania. Addressing his troops, he challenges them to give their very best. He makes this profound statement: "What we do in life echoes in eternity."
These words from a fictional military leader convey a powerful concept that is of particular significance to believers in Christ. We are not just taking up time and space on a rock that’s floating in the universe. We are here with the opportunity to make an eternal difference with our lives.
Jesus Himself said, "Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal" (Matt. 6:20). Having the perspective of living for eternity can make all the difference in this world.
How can we learn to set our minds "on things above"? (Col. 3:2). A good way to begin is to discover what our eternal God values. Throughout the pages of the Bible, He reminds us that He values people above possessions and our character above our performance. Those are the truths that last forever. Embracing them can bring an eternal perspective to our daily living.
The rumor du jour is that a major drug dealer and his "entourage" were waiting in line at the night club and were p.o.'e the athletes were allowed to jump the line to get into the party. Officially, though, the police are saying they have no suspects, yet.
One of the all time best threads I've seen on FR was posts of IDF spankentruppen!
Agreed!
LOL. You're so right.
Hey, regarding the smaller print, Sam says "Think about it. What did you read on one page when you were a kid? Run Spot run. That took up a whole page!"
Geez, what ever happened to just beating someone up or calling them names.
Sarge squeaks. It's really annoying. Of course his bark vibrates my eardrums but that squeaking was getting awful.
Good thing God makes 'em cute and loveable.
The betting today is that SUV may already be in L.A., undergoing a transformation. Besides being extremely dangerous, those people have a lot of money.
All in all, I like my idea of DVD's and champagne at home on New Years Eve a lot better than doing the "club" scene!
I've always preferred staying home. Too many drunks on the road. I can have fun at home and be safe. ;-)
He's right on that! Hi Sam..
Oh, yeah. Although I can still remember a time when I wasn't so smart and went out - even though back then I knew everything! :-))
Y'all have a great day
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alfa6 ;>}
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