We got all ready for the winter storm, all prepared to snug down and enjoy it and it fizzled out before it got here. I am grateful that no one will have to fight the snow and ice but we may still get the deadly freezing rain. So far, we haven't trapped or poisoned any more mice. Our total is now 24. I know they are lurking but at least they aren't so brazen now.. They are still leaving signs of their presence but I am combating that with bleach. It kind of ruins a manicure. The Christmas shopping is all done. My SIL, who is an artist, made me enough ear rings to pass out to the investment club. I got Ted two good leather belt s and a pair of leather gloves because he has found it almost impossible to find real leather. Nordstroms rack had both things. He got me an impressive leather tote from the same place. Neither of us like surprises. I have been surprised by former husbands with kitchen stuff and trust me no woman wants that for Christmas. Note to John: MCP stands for male chauvinest pig. I couldn't seemw to p.m. that to you. We haven't made any plans for Christmas but one way or another it will be on hold until we find out if my daughter can get here on Christmas Eve. She is coming but either with the full entourage or just herself, her husband and son who is autistic. Eric can tolerate little noise or commotion. If Sara brings her children, it will entail too much noise and talking for Eric and he will stay at home with his dad.