Hello Ed, TY for the Mallard. Fresh scones, how wonderful! I looked in the Supermarket this morning to see if they have an Elf. No. If there isn't one at the OP shop on Friday I will have to go to Rosebud where I am fiarly sure that I will find one. Sorted through the gifts that I have already purchased for the grandchildren. I now have a list of what needs to be purchased. We stopped buying gifts for the adults a few years ago. For awhile we did Silly Santa. Have you heard of that? It was fun. However the family having expanded we hardly all get together at the same time now. I am preparing the back bedroom for Shannon and his family's arrival on Monday. It is a larger room than my bedroom so happily I can stay in my bedroom for a few more weeks. After New Year I may have to go into the Harry Potter room. Enjoy your day.

spotted a golden dragon, thanks so much

W MOUSE
THX

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Morning splash--it is only -10 this morning but no sun. Yes the elf on the shelf is the naughty one and was the rage a few years back but I think it is less discrimatory that the black Peter . I am busy busy busy trying to get stuff boxed and wrapped and do a little baking and not forget it and burn things. I can set the timer but that only turns the heat off and things continue to cook/bake if I don't hear it and leave things in there, Got to try and get the fruit loafs all done today(no nurse so don't have that interruption at least. Still don't seem to be able to catch anyone in the know down stairs or they have been told not to say anything. I think I will just forget them and carry on for a bit as I have a lot to still get done--trying to clear everything away so I will know what I need to make a trip out for. Have a good day and watch out what you do as that elf is a tattletale!!!

Hello Ed, TY for the Love birds. Jesse is 3 and a half. He really just needs more freedom to explore his world. I am sitting outside writing to you and just spotted THAT cat in my garden. My cats are inside as I will soon be going to bed. Hmmm could be an interesting night. Enjoy your day as I now sign off and go inside. A book is waiting.

Hello Ed, do you think that Sandra will enjoy the game of spotting the Elf on the Shelf? It may be good for her? My washing is all done now and hanging outside. I will do a bit of gardening now as the sun is shining.

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Peace dove ty

Hello ED, that is sad about Terance Stamp ending up with dementia. I am catching up with my laundry and also preparing my home for Shannon, Amira and Jesse's arrival next Monday. Putting all my knitting and art materials out of Jesse's reach. He is such an inquisitive little boy and prone to mischief when he stays here. I think that is due to the fact that at home they have childproof gates enclosing him. I have been told that is a Chinese thing? I love the little look that he gives to me as he escapes over the rerranged furniture at my place. He knows that I ignore the escaping. I actually do not approve of his confinement. All my other Grandchildren enjoy  freedom and adventure in my house and garden. Poor Jesse. One day he will rebel. Shannon goes along with the overprotective parenting. I suspect chiefly for peace in the household. He certainly hd a much freer childhood. I often wonder what he thinks about it all. Don't get me wrong I love Amira and perhaps after losing 2 babies before Jesse, well I cannot even imagine. Enjoy your day. I will close your gate quietly as I leave.