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FINAL SCORES

1938 MollyL
1938 bmb444
1938 earth
1938 ursh
1938 anike
1938 saanichcat
1938 reneeo
1938 Mercy
1938 CiociaJudy
1938 kalea
1938 Bremen
1938 TheLegend
1938 flosey
1938 Dorens
1938 bookwomen
1938 VolleymomDee
1938 scribekd
1938 grannyrose
1938 KnightTime
1938 NonoNanette
1938 maccafixx
1938 ItalianGreyhound
1938 redshoes
1938 Anne38
1938 taffybach
1938 Smdnjv
1938 fizzbut
1938 foamflower
1938 o-o
1938 bubba218
1938 pabtrek
1938 Anniebrook
1938 MaryW
1938 Woodhood
1938 big red
1938 cybernan
1938 pat56
1938 kim m
1938 72 Temple Owl
1938 Grandma Barb
1938 ch1212
1938 Griffums
1938 Ouwachita
1938 grant
1938 Alicia
1938 cameron51us
1938 hootowl
1938 jimmel
1938 Erda
1938 Kateq
1938 lynxxx
1938 spark
1938 Vioxx
1938 jaymil
1938 JesDreher
1938 ronon44
1938 georgiaj
1938 eliotl
1938 emtiandeca
1938 Read-Knit-Bake
1938 java2
1938 kni15
1938 flashman1998
1938 ivesy3
1938 Cosmo Kramer
1938 dofith
1938 gremlinn
1938 Digby the Westie
1938 scouser
1938 bojazz
1938 Jayk
1938 hego
1938 DTins
1938 Bugsaw
1938 helensgirlkid
1938 vanillaslice
1938 MitchDick
1938 pilgrim719
1938 juniperberet
1938 doris123
1938 josephjames
1938 jewwel
1938 navcad
1938 bala
1938 Bogwoggle
1938 Kamanjah
1938 Lizlin
1938 A*n*i*t*a
1938 cj-a39
1938 maggiej
1938 welki
1938 zoozzoom
1938 GailMkp
1938 isles7
1938 momof5
1938 westford
1938 phaeton
1938 nurse1000
1938 rururocks
1938 lazykoala99
1938 dart001
1938 angelinaxox
1938 montreal13
1938 wvteach
1938 justice
1938 dc43
1938 JBV
1938 parisla
1938 rosalie4
1938 aslindy
1938 Filomena
1938 MelJewell
1938 skooj
1938 mixi6
1938 dizgrannie
1938 vashongin
1938 joansiebone
1938 sammysmom
1938 LuvWordGames
1938 chrisk
1938 Catie
1938 sprong
1938 Chris P
1938 Dianne
1938 bfdeele
1938 Haz1558
1938 lbdawger
1938 NANCY
1938 broll
1938 hydra
1938 Mubner
1938 Sam
1938 Jacula
1938 speedfreak
1938 Mary
1938 torgone
1938 gran
1938 ARB
1938 macadam
1938 mo
1938 Frances
1938 sandy211
1938 pen
1938 SunnFlower
1938 Chessy
1938 Punster
1938 Trotters
1938 Norma
1938 roncook
1938 wordly wise
1938 caitlyn
1938 PMS
1938 Marc Freeman
1938 Michelle
1938 sprite
1938 periwinkle
1938 wasgij5
1938 marigold
1938 SummerBreeze44
1932 dromano66
1895 helsmith
1891 Aloyisius
1843 wordplayer
1822 bpalosky
1785 Creeta
1752 Angelsong
1740 jcrr
1700 galliwags
1635 broony
1597 Charm
1592 mrloser
1586 Matches
1575 jan
1558 Uneaixoise
1545 suzysuz
1522 Scrabbler
1503 Zadit
1501 rastapopolous
1493 Andee
1471 zas
1457 tceicher
1409 dan2bit
1392 JeeWhiz
1389 Rangerbill
1389 poodletoes
1378 libarebel
1374 Habes
1368 Judi
1360 nrkii
1359 silversarah
1351 doseffing
1341 brandyjack
1333 sugar
1328 SueMagee
1309 mirandapan
1303 ABJ
1299 bigbirdboss
1267 Thulsa
1250 helenkeller
1234 mkg
1234 godthaab
1229 Lorrie_in_SA
1229 rubyfoo
1222 tabbycat
1220 Patxxx
1212 VAjeweler
1209 swmbo
1209 Wogoe
1201 Jindigo
1198 Hazzardous
1196 Bonasa
1193 fla
1191 Riverdance
1181 PaulN
1180 gemini_J13
1175 McLeach
1174 magzel
1172 Kaplan the Magne
1168 Robespierre
1167 Alleyn58
1165 penquis
1164 angels04
1161 Brookie
1160 Lindrickway
1158 sciencegeek
1147 mery9419
1134 jaydee
1133 Kallia
1128 Inge2
1119 kimberblue
1102 lshult
1100 Carol
1090 Oriole
1080 Gitel
1077 corkee
1075 Naches girl
1068 smoove
1054 lexophile
1044 mattygroves
1043 cheeto44
1038 kje
1037 car.eeyore
1031 suz01
1030 helenary
1027 artemis1
1023 aber
1023 tgmoon
1021 marilyn992
1019 mightyquin
1018 BarbaraA
1002 elsbeau
1000 uusue2
990 jezman612
985 Megg
985 ls1
985 stephanier
983 Stephanaki
981 bloosh2
979 Jerry81
978 arctictundra
976 joym999
972 ladycece920
968 lorena_k
968 Sev
957 little mim
949 ChampFit
948 evvvie
946 daisy88
946 pugmama763
942 mari
936 ZsaZsa
930 Wolvie
928 SuzeQ
920 annotherone
916 melody17
910 contrary1
905 katmayo
905 idicyidikat
898 Maisie
890 Hebe
890 jeanne314
890 jrs
889 Quiltergirl
880 Snowman31888
879 ldew
873 jaxx7
865 chj
864 IndiaJan
862 smaller
857 mayneman
856 nursegladys
850 kipas
842 debgpi
841 lexi
840 inkydinks
840 sally
837 khana
836 Gollux
827 davurs
825 tmeses
824 moorheit
822 superflippy
820 Jivingjenny0
819 mael
818 merlypoop
818 MVA
817 pigeonman
817 viajes
815 Christini
812 cg530
811 heath277
810 MaddyMadd
810 potterylady
806 Soodle
805 hwoolf
804 Babs1
802 mom23
799 crayola
799 susanj2
798 cyclinggirl
795 LA Cat Lady
792 Zombee
785 beachboggle
780 lynnet
773 stidmama
769 lideola
769 tempo
768 jacq
765 uconn
760 dcseain
758 jpc1966
756 Pearl5
756 trentsnana
753 tessagram
750 ChrissieDee
745 Bethjt
743 zabeth
742 chiley
742 ginnie
741 sallyds
741 mom99
740 redturtlehead
737 funhs
735 AnnetteL
733 svingy
732 jka
731 KayteeJay
731 MLFAN17
710 JFB
710 Halser
709 tickymong
705 dpomfr
698 avril
697 mummy
694 diann
690 Flower36
681 gapeach
676 Jodeen
674 ccccc
673 eieios
671 cdd
662 Sundaegrl
658 Michnick
656 pink17
654 Elalyr
652 stevedallas
642 JillF
642 Oldchica
632 piggys_rule123
627 gswope
625 pors
619 KenTropic
619 rda1
614 nelleon
611 words
611 franciscrawford
611 pianoman
610 beetlejuice
608 Readhead
606 smooze
605 melisande
605 poor richard
593 MsCorvid
593 piano player
592 jwr
585 Alisonofwi
584 wickdsmaht
574 yikeym32
572 gardnerpaints
571 Reese\'s
571 rosalind230
565 BlueFireFrog
565 welsh bookworm
563 meeshu1
563 poppywise
561 Neliamne
560 webatx
555 babbleme
550 rsiegel24
548 she
547 xeiluj
546 bogster
542 richalulu
541 cavalier25
539 lara68
537 grannyg
526 pam
521 charliesmomuk
518 mom82637
517 duvaldfm
510 mongie
510 emd99
509 jzw
509 Timrford
506 Wyrd
505 shooshoo
505 lgg
501 machelle
498 Buttonman
497 Julie
492 SeaSpray
491 fratfitz
482 karob
477 Marjetta
475 karenth
472 donnie828
471 aWolf
470 RMS
467 jerez
466 sukee
466 quill
465 rachmouse
462 JJ
456 8201girl
452 aaronsmom
447 debbinla
447 m9f9l
444 NonnieLight
444 Bash
444 Maryphyl
442 wesnurse
440 crosshair
439 freckledcat
431 Kitensplay
429 elder
427 Paddytt
426 bethanyej
419 Eee
409 Monnie
408 crpw48
404 eljay323
403 Rachway
402 Nef
401 jesdraggon
401 Ray100
400 gingentle
397 Glens
395 shorty
394 mabaker8
389 helmet
377 tuco
374 freakinandpeakin
372 kueenbee
368 Tulipp
368 SISI
367 Rearden
366 ella
362 Winnah
362 joem
359 RoundBarn
359 ronda
359 kathy sue
353 InTheRedwoods
350 cue
349 marie
345 hyacinthe
344 felicitas
342 Brumar
340 Torgo
333 Angela
329 emusing
328 alaska1
328 pablo blanco
325 Aaronitor
323 scatterbrain
322 PappouTed
315 nadav
313 smores
312 bookgrrl
312 ann
308 amgreet8
305 AMN
305 lbetterman
305 blueheron
303 jmbdobie2
297 circqueen
295 melkaywil
281 Buggie
276 feenixcat
276 elena
275 Cub Fan
275 #1
274 coralily
258 dom
251 lawdoggy1
249 Strudders
245 TedinDurham
237 anus
235 LonnieC
224 hpb
218 MimiCat
218 irena
217 craftylady
216 sallyann
209 robbie09
207 Elsebet
207 DRWED
207 Leaf
203 moule
203 MonicaYT
201 regis
196 Biltong
194 a1axmama
193 helen67
190 scorpio
187 bekki
186 gold
173 MissOmnibus
169 jbp
164 JW4975
160 Tudalen
159 kristin
155 Altagolfnut5
145 pcal2
142 Foffle
138 annevans
136 frogface
131 Lynbre
131 Prinise
131 invictus
130 Virginia Strout
125 cjmomma
124 roundabout
117 shellbee
112 iluvtigs
99 freddie
97 janeybird
97 LadyNatts
96 Rel
94 jj222
90 poohbear
83 jane-tigger
76 mklein
75 Dax
65 Historyjo
60 movieman
56 bookwyrmish
47 sarah6girls
23 witchy
22 smartalic
16 demouse
15 amelu0218
7 kin14
7 Jackanory
7 jocularity
4 Bets123

ENTIRE CHAT LOG

12:01 am
dcseain

po7 and no 7 flop
12:01 am
licketySplitAUS

Clues are up
12:01 am
dcseain

thanks, lickety
12:01 am
Erda

Yay Lickety!!
12:02 am
dcseain

and a happy xmas to you.
12:09 am
dcseain

evening, erda. very quiet here tonight.
12:09 am
cybernan

in 7
12:11 am
rururocks

is that in 7/36 nan?
12:11 am
cybernan

yes
12:14 am
dizgrannie

pu 7
12:14 am
stidmama

sorry, I keep wandering off and falling asleep. Have a great grid, everyone and "see" you as soon as I can! Love vacations... *poof*
12:15 am
cybernan

y diz
12:15 am
cybernan

bye stid
12:15 am
cybernan

off as well - happy with nbs, nbt for tonight
12:16 am
Lizlin

Hi all
12:19 am
cybernan

hi liz....co 7 -- good night
12:20 am
Lizlin

Hi Nan - sleep well and have a lovely Christmas
12:25 am
rururocks

I had to root around for the tu6
12:25 am
Lizlin

Thanks, Ru
12:26 am
jacq

lol ruru
12:26 am
jacq

took me a minute
12:28 am
rururocks

and the na 7 drug me around the grid
12:29 am
jacq

i don't have that one so don't get the joke this time, sorry lol
12:29 am
rururocks

not to mention it too me all Night to get the no 7/36
12:29 am
Lizlin

Had to work at that one but had the root word. Thanks again.
12:30 am
Lizlin

Being so helpful today, Ru :)
12:37 am
rururocks

missing some s's and c's
12:43 am
rururocks

finished
12:51 am
Digby the Westie

Congrats Ru, I just love your clues! Thanks! :)
12:57 am
rururocks

thanks digby. trying to be cute
3:57 am
gran

pu 7/40 ?
4:00 am
gran

Found pu 7/40 and finished
4:01 am
grannyrose

yay you gran...WTG GRAN!!!
4:06 am
crosshair

good morning everyone
4:08 am
grannyrose

g'day crossy
4:08 am
Dianne

Hi rose and crossy
4:09 am
grannyrose

g'day dianne
4:09 am
Dianne

rose - a little help with the sc 5/14 - please.
4:10 am
grannyrose

i'm not going to give you even a little piece of it
4:11 am
zoozzoom

Now that is just being mean!
4:12 am
grannyrose

lolol...g'day zooz. did you get it?
4:12 am
Dianne

I can't believe that I didn't see that. Thanks.
4:12 am
grannyrose

*giggle* np's
4:12 am
Dianne

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
4:13 am
zoozzoom

Yeah had it already, trying to get the Os at the moment :-)
4:13 am
grannyrose

thanx dianne. i hope you have a lovely chrissy too.
4:13 am
zoozzoom

too, Dianne :-)
4:13 am
zoozzoom

And to you too, Dianne :-)
4:13 am
zoozzoom

what happened to the first part.
4:14 am
grannyrose

it got sc5'd
4:15 am
zoozzoom

I am beginning to think you could be right there, Rose :-(
4:17 am
grannyrose

oh, my....zooz. we are watching 'would i lie to you christmas' it is so funny
4:18 am
zoozzoom

I think Rob brydon is such a funny person.watched him when he did a live show on TV. he was hilarious.
4:22 am
zoozzoom

Another person who is always on that show. Lee Mack is also a very funny guy. He has his own comedy series called 'Not going out'
4:26 am
grannyrose

hmmm, must look that up.
4:28 am
zoozzoom

A lot of my posts do not seem to be showing..Strange.
4:29 am
zoozzoom

Will try again.
4:30 am
zoozzoom

I am off to do other things for a while. To those who celebrate Christmas hope you have a wonderful day.To those who will alone for Christmas i send you a big warm hug((())) A bit soppy but hey ho. Toodle pips for now.
4:32 am
PMS

s
4:36 am
rubyfoo

good morning
4:37 am
westford

good morning ruby
4:38 am
rubyfoo

hello, westford. I'm happy to see you
4:39 am
westford

I'm happy to see you too. I have been trying to remember your black dog's name..the one who was found in the pond
4:39 am
westford

I think he's the one in your profile pic
4:39 am
grannyrose

{{hugs}} ruby. nice to see you westy
4:39 am
westford

hi rose it's been busy around here
4:40 am
rubyfoo

that was Max and he'll be my avatar forever Now I have Ruffio (Rufie) and Rafaella (Raffie) and Rufie is the most beautiful and affectionate of all the 7 chows we've had over the years.
4:40 am
rubyfoo

{{rosie}}
4:40 am
westford

Max. I was trying to think of another R name
4:40 am
rubyfoo

Ruffino* (can't type thisAM)
4:40 am
rubyfoo

and my first chow was Rosie, back in 1990
4:41 am
rubyfoo

all the R dogs were red or reddish
4:41 am
westford

I wish I had known him and all your chows
4:41 am
rubyfoo

Rufus was another red one and Cleo was another black one
4:41 am
rubyfoo

the current ones are the best and, since they are only 11 months apart, they are best friends
4:41 am
westford

they all look like big fur hugs
4:42 am
rubyfoo

they are amazing and each has his own definite personality
4:42 am
rubyfoo

Rufie is the only one who gets on my lap all 80+ lbs of him!
4:43 am
rubyfoo

I had watercolor portraits done of Ruby )RIP\) and Rufie for my husband's Christmas. He'll be very surprised.
4:43 am
westford

and you must not be more than 80 lbs yourself
4:43 am
westford

what a beautiful present
4:44 am
rubyfoo

no no, I'm up to 105!
4:44 am
westford

time to go on a diet then..NOT
4:44 am
rubyfoo

haha
4:45 am
rubyfoo

It's all new muscle bbecause, as husband gets less able, I M DOING MUCH MORE STUFF
4:45 am
rubyfoo

whoops, sorry for shouting
4:45 am
westford

keeps you young and agile
4:46 am
rubyfoo

agile, but not young any more
4:47 am
westford

I think you are younger than me..I'm 69
4:47 am
rubyfoo

71!
4:47 am
westford

okay, you win lol
4:48 am
westford

last time I looked you were 68 time does fly
4:48 am
rubyfoo

actually, I'm 25, blonde and 6 ft tall with a phd in physics! hahaha
4:48 am
westford

oh yes, I remember now
4:50 am
westford

are you having Christmas-y weather ? we are having rain and wind and 60 degrees
4:51 am
rubyfoo

it's just about freezing in the morning, so there's a cr*** of frost but then it's sunny and lovely in the afternoons. We keep a fire going in the living room all day, just to make it co**
4:52 am
westford

thanks for the co** word
4:52 am
westford

we can't even get into our living room..bathroom leaked, walls and ceiling have to be replaced and no one works during the holidays
4:53 am
westford

on the bright side our daughter-in-law hosted family Christmas on the 21st
4:53 am
rubyfoo

we are in the midst of maor "refreshment" but the electrician promised to fix the lights in the kitchen this afternoon. I'll believe it when I see it. The painter (his friend) messed up the lights but |I am trapped now and fear I'm being taken for a ride
4:54 am
westford

it's the same the world over isn't it ?
4:55 am
rubyfoo

and it's all that much hARDER INfRENCH!
4:55 am
westford

I'll bet it is
4:55 am
rubyfoo

oFF TO LUNCH, SEE YOU KIDS LATER.
4:55 am
rubyfoo

{{WESTFORD}}
4:55 am
rubyfoo

happy Christmas eVE TO EVERYBODY!
4:55 am
westford

bye ruby big hugs
4:55 am
rubyfoo

{{ROSIE}}, IF YOU'RE STILL HERE
4:56 am
grannyrose

thanx ruby....enjoy your day, hin.
4:56 am
westford

rose I thought you left
5:03 am
grannyrose

nasty hiccup. three posts disappeared.
5:03 am
westford

I just noticed that
5:04 am
grannyrose

yay, and i am back. westy, i tend to sit quietly when two old friends are catching up, hin. how are things with you?
5:04 am
westford

crazy busy and he has a 'man' cold
5:05 am
grannyrose

ugh on the 'man' cold.
5:05 am
westford

I know poor thing if you have extra money to invest Kleenex might be a good buy lol
5:06 am
grannyrose

*giggle*
5:07 am
westford

are you planning to go to the beach ? would love to experience Christmas Down Under
5:09 am
grannyrose

no plans as yet. we live in the edge of port phillip bay. the water is not the best to swim in. i prefer to swim in the open ocean. it is quite a drive to such a spot.
5:11 am
westford

we are 30 miles from the ocean here in Rhode Island but in Maine we are a 10 minute walk
5:13 am
westford

will you be seeing your kids and grandkids or do you do that on Boxing day ?
5:13 am
grannyrose

we do it on boxing day. i let them see their in-laws on christmas day, and i get the whole day with them on the 26th.
5:14 am
westford

that's such a good plan
5:14 am
grannyrose

we get together for a picnic in a park, eat, drink, crack jokes, swap gifts. it is usually a great day.
5:15 am
westford

we were down to 10 on Sunday..everyone has moved away
5:16 am
grannyrose

that's quiet.
5:17 am
westford

Christmas Day will just be me, husband and my brother
5:18 am
westford

brother suggested Chinese food but I told him we weren't going to do A Christmas Story..funny movie
5:18 am
grannyrose

just me and hubby here. still can't face a big fuss on the day. it is the one year anniversary for both our mothers,
5:19 am
westford

that's right it's a sad time. my mom passed away this past August
5:20 am
grannyrose

it's hard isn't it, westy?
5:20 am
westford

yes it is
5:20 am
westford

the little ones don't really understand though so we make it happy for them
5:23 am
westford

I'm down to 50 left and I think I'll try to get some sleep..nice talking to you rose
5:23 am
westford

Have a very Merry Christmas and an even Merrier Boxing Day
5:23 am
grannyrose

sweet dreams, westy
5:24 am
grannyrose

thanx sweetie. i wish the same for you.
5:27 am
sukee

Good morning, happy Christmas Eve.
5:27 am
sukee

It might get up to 12C here today :)
5:29 am
grannyrose

hello sukee....a white christmas for you?
5:29 am
sukee

Nope. But I don't mind :)
5:30 am
sukee

They said it might be warmer today than it was at Halloween.
5:30 am
sukee

Hungry now, going out to breakfast in 3 hours...
5:31 am
grannyrose

a piece of fruit perhaps, shouldn't hurt the appetite much.
5:31 am
sukee

Yes, I may have a banana.
5:32 am
sukee

Are you all ready for Santa, Rose?
5:34 am
grannyrose

as a matter of fact, yes!!! we spent the entire morning wrapping up all the children's gifts.
5:34 am
crosshair

Happy Christmas eve everyone:) Though it does not feel like it. it is quite warm today and supposed to go up to 8c later on.
5:34 am
grannyrose

food all ready. cards written.
5:34 am
sukee

Hi Crossy.
5:35 am
grannyrose

whoot!! g'day crossy
5:35 am
crosshair

howdy sukee
5:35 am
crosshair

((rose))
5:36 am
Lizlin

Hi all
5:36 am
crosshair

You can almost hear our ski resort operators wailing in anguish from where I sit:(
5:36 am
sukee

Hi Liz.
5:36 am
crosshair

howdy liz
5:36 am
grannyrose

{{hugs}} liz girl
5:37 am
sukee

I'm all ready for my Doctor Who marathon :)
5:37 am
Lizlin

Lucky you Sukee. I'm looking forward to the Christmas special, which shows on Boxing Day here.
5:37 am
Lizlin

Hugs, Rose
5:38 am
sukee

I'm going to watch it on the BBC tomorrow.
5:38 am
Lizlin

Was about to email you, Rose, to wish you and all the family a very happy Christmas.
5:38 am
Lizlin

I guess because we're ahead of England, we have to wait until Boxing Day.
5:39 am
grannyrose

awww, that's so sweet, liz. thanx for that.
5:39 am
crosshair

lol, I love the Dr. Who fan club in babble. Last show I saw had a Dr. Who with an afro, and wearing a harry potter-type scarf, so it is funny when i think of it:)
5:39 am
sukee

Ah yes, Tom Baker :) He is one of my favourites.
5:39 am
Lizlin

That was Tom Baker - many moons ago, except for a cameo for the 50 year special
5:40 am
grannyrose

tom baker!! he is one of my fave dr who.
5:40 am
sukee

The Tom Baker era is when I really got into the show. I had always known about it and watched it, but didn't become obsessed until then.
5:41 am
crosshair

We used to see him in action on our old Channel 17 which was the public broadcasting network. they used to cut the show into 12 minute chunks and beg for donations between scenes
5:42 am
Lizlin

I like Peter Capaldi now - a much darker Doctor than others recently.
5:42 am
sukee

Me to, David Tennant had become a favourite but I am loving Capaldi's Doctor. He has a great dry sense of humour too.
5:43 am
Lizlin

I watched the very first series with my family and have watched most since then, tho I did take a break and missed out on Sylvester McCoy.
5:43 am
Lizlin

Also really liked David Tennant.
5:43 am
sukee

I had a toy dalek when I was a kid :)
5:43 am
crosshair

That was the same place I used to watch Magic Shadows with Elwy Yost
5:44 am
sukee

Yes, I used to love Magic Shadows and all those great movies they showed.
5:44 am
Lizlin

My cousin's son used to go to any and every kids' party dressed as a dalek.
5:44 am
sukee

Actually, Doctor Who is the first TV show I remember watching.
5:45 am
Lizlin

Clue for ov 6 / 7 pls?
5:45 am
sukee

Sorry, have no O words yet.
5:46 am
Lizlin

OK. Thanks anyway.
5:46 am
grannyrose

ov6, ov + most of number before two + In Charge
5:47 am
Lizlin

Thanks, Rose.
5:47 am
grannyrose

lol, don can actually list all the dr who's without hesitation, and in order of their appearance.
5:48 am
Lizlin

Hate to say, but so can I - but not the dates of the shows!
5:48 am
sukee

I'm not that obsessed :)
5:48 am
Lizlin

And I might have to think a bit around a few of them.
5:49 am
Lizlin

No, could do it without hesitation!
6:03 am
Lizlin

Stuck on my final 8 words. Think I'll leave them until tomorrow. Good night all and if I don't see you before, Happy christmas.
6:03 am
sukee

Have a great Christmas too.
6:04 am
Lizlin

Thanks and enjoy Doctor Who :)
6:04 am
sukee

You too :)
6:08 am
evanonut

oooooh are we talking about doctor who? I ordered a doctor who scarf for my husband for Christmas.
6:09 am
grannyrose

nighty-night everyone. pillow time for me. apologies for being so absent. happy christmas to all who celebrate, and to those who don't enjoy the silly season. xoxox
6:18 am
sukee

I'm back, did I miss Rose?
6:18 am
sukee

Hi evan.
6:19 am
sukee

I am getting ready to go out. Everyone have a great Christmas.
6:19 am
sukee

But, I guess I will be here tomorrow :)
6:35 am
lbdawger

merry christmas eve everyone!
6:35 am
lbdawger

stats for the u pls?
6:36 am
josephjames

up4/6
6:36 am
lbdawger

ty, jj
6:46 am
MollyL

Merry Christmas Eve to you, LBD.
6:53 am
lbdawger

tadone! finito! Merry Christmas Eve, Molly
6:54 am
MollyL

Bye LBD, hope Santa is good to you.
6:54 am
periwinkle

good morning all. help with I in left column pls
6:54 am
periwinkle

it is supposed to be in the 60's today!!
6:54 am
MollyL

Plural of climbing vine
6:55 am
periwinkle

sheesh, ty Molly
6:55 am
periwinkle

the first word I found today was tonic :)
6:56 am
MollyL

Well I hope you have some "Christmas spirit" to go with it.
6:56 am
Anniebrook

good morning
6:56 am
periwinkle

I do indeed. I have gin and vodka.
6:56 am
MollyL

Then it will be a merry day indeed : D
6:57 am
periwinkle

it will
6:57 am
Marc Freeman

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to all of our Babblers.
6:57 am
periwinkle

help with any 7 pls
6:57 am
MollyL

Same to you, Marc
6:58 am
Anniebrook

same to you too, Marc
6:58 am
periwinkle

bbs
6:58 am
Anniebrook

and Merry Christmas Eve to all
6:58 am
MollyL

Hi Annie, how are you feeling today?
6:59 am
Anniebrook

Molly, I am starting to feel better.
6:59 am
Marc Freeman

I am so proud I did this whole grid so far with no clues from the chat room or from asking or from using A to Z. Now I am stuck on my last ic5/14 and no it is either going to hard to clue or very obvious.
6:59 am
josephjames

Snape was the po7 master at hogwarts
7:00 am
Marc Freeman

no7 is the pl of the no6 an idea
7:01 am
Marc Freeman

in7 in+ the outside of bread
7:01 am
Marc Freeman

ic5/14, please?
7:07 am
Marc Freeman

Where did everyone go?
7:09 am
MollyL

ic5 ends the same way as fe5 (baby in the womb)
7:10 am
Marc Freeman

no f's in this grid
7:11 am
Anniebrook

thanks Molly, good clue
7:11 am
Anniebrook

marc, molly is referring to the end of the word, not the beginning
7:11 am
Marc Freeman

Sorry don't get the clue
7:12 am
MollyL

I didn't say the fe word was in the grid. I said that ic ends the same way. If I spelled the word out, I might as well spell out the ic word
7:12 am
Marc Freeman

you are correct but I still don't get the clue I am sorry it is my last word of the grid
7:13 am
MollyL

ic5 ends the same way as fetus
7:13 am
grant

ic+ elephant's ***k
7:13 am
MollyL

I'll head on over to the PB now
7:13 am
Anniebrook

ic + consonant + not me but all of **
7:13 am
Marc Freeman

I
7:14 am
Marc Freeman

Thanks I tried that before and it didn't work. I feel very stupid after a great grid
7:30 am
periwinkle

ty for the clues for the 7's
7:35 am
Anniebrook

Name that proper noun...Salinger book, Franny and <
7:35 am
periwinkle

zooey
7:35 am
Anniebrook

ding ding ding!!!!
7:36 am
Anniebrook

hurshy, come back, come back wherever you are
7:36 am
periwinkle

I miss her too
7:37 am
Anniebrook

peri, do you know who drove her away?
7:37 am
periwinkle

I have no idea
7:37 am
Anniebrook

I might have an idea but not sure
7:38 am
periwinkle

56 left bbl
7:47 am
MollyL

♪♫ Oh the weather outside is frightful ♫♪ But the fire is so delightful ♪♫ And since we've no Christmas train♪♫ Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain ♫♪
7:48 am
phaeton

lol
7:53 am
MollyL

It's pretty soggy here, but I prefer that to the hideous white stuff
7:54 am
phaeton

raining here too
8:01 am
Anniebrook

clue for ar 7, please
8:02 am
car.eeyore

first word: ev 4/7...Perfect!
8:02 am
car.eeyore

Hello everyone!
8:02 am
grant

ar+cons+ot4/4
8:03 am
Anniebrook

thanks, grant, got it
8:03 am
grant

yw
8:04 am
Anniebrook

HI car. :)
8:09 am
Judi

Good morning, all. Yeah. Rain is the precipitation of the day here too.
8:10 am
car.eeyore

And here. Will be 60 degrees tomorrow. Yuck
8:11 am
MollyL

Yuck?? For 60 degrees???
8:11 am
Anniebrook

Hi Judi, rain here too, all day
8:11 am
car.eeyore

Not on Christmas...should be chilly
8:11 am
Judi

Yep. Weirdly warm Christmas.
8:12 am
MollyL

Okay but I'll take warm weather in December whenever Ma Nature decides to serve it up.
8:12 am
car.eeyore

Deal
8:13 am
Judi

Amen. This rain could be snow and then we'd be buried.
8:13 am
MollyL

Mental note: Remind Car of her "warm weather yuck" when she's up to her keester in snow
8:14 am
car.eeyore

LOL
8:15 am
MollyL

Just think of all the kids who will get bikes and skateboards for Christmas and can actually go outside and use them.
8:15 am
car.eeyore

<---- boys getting skateboards!
8:16 am
MollyL

Not to mention all those remote control cars for the D̀¶à¶d̀¶s̀¶ other kids
8:16 am
crosshair

make note to take back all toboggans and snowshoes...:(
8:18 am
crosshair

I never bought my kid a bike for Christmas as it seemed evil to get him something he had to wait five months to use, but I guess the winters of old are passing:(
8:19 am
Judi

You can still have snowmobiles and yeti shoes, Crossy.
8:19 am
car.eeyore

<---- would love snowshoes!
8:19 am
crosshair

The new ones are great, car!! Nice and lightweight:)
8:23 am
car.eeyore

So cool!
8:25 am
MollyL

<---Loves "yeti shoes"
8:27 am
phaeton

stats for a Y word pls
8:27 am
car.eeyore

Need that too....
8:27 am
LuvWordGames

yo 4/6
8:28 am
car.eeyore

ty!
8:28 am
phaeton

:-D found yo5/16
8:28 am
car.eeyore

Then add a vowel for the yo 5
8:28 am
phaeton

ty Luc
8:28 am
phaeton

*Luv
8:28 am
LuvWordGames

think we all found the 5/16 @ the same time
8:28 am
phaeton

that gives me nbt/nbs
8:28 am
MollyL

A vowel?
8:28 am
MLFAN17

hello
8:29 am
car.eeyore

Oh god...a consonant...I'm sorry. More coffee here please!
8:29 am
Judi

Hiya,MLF!
8:29 am
MLFAN17

hiya judi
8:30 am
Judi

Wow. I just guessed the Ov words. *stunned*
8:30 am
car.eeyore

Off to drop off mom and get a few last minute items. HAGD all!
8:32 am
MLFAN17

2nd column bottom T help please?
8:32 am
Judi

Gin and to5/12 & 6.
8:33 am
MLFAN17

i have that one
8:33 am
MLFAN17

nbs
8:34 am
Judi

To5/14: items of discussion.
8:34 am
wvteach

help with U in right column please
8:34 am
LuvWordGames

up 4/6
8:35 am
Judi

Ur6/24 - sounds like the planet.
8:35 am
72 Temple Owl

hi all
8:35 am
MollyL

Bottom t...ti4...monkey
8:35 am
Judi

Hiya, TO!
8:36 am
MLFAN17

ty molly
8:36 am
MLFAN17

nbt and nbs
8:36 am
wvteach

thnx judi and luv
8:36 am
72 Temple Owl

hi judu!
8:37 am
wvteach

NBT and NBS - time to get on with the errands of the day - BBL
8:37 am
Judi

35 words left. Time for a break.
8:44 am
sprite

good afternoon all
8:57 am
phaeton

hi sprite
8:57 am
sprite

hey phaeton! Lonnnnng time no see. How have you been?
8:58 am
phaeton

good...and you?
8:58 am
sprite

good as well :)
8:59 am
phaeton

is it Christmas eve where you are?
9:00 am
sprite

not yet. Tomorrow.
9:00 am
phaeton

aren
9:01 am
phaeton

aren't you ahead of us in time? It's Christmas Eve day here in the states
9:01 am
MLFAN17

ar7 clue please?
9:02 am
sprite

yes we are ahead of you. It is 4 pm here, not yet Christmas Eve.
9:03 am
phaeton

ahh...tomorrow is Christmas. I get confused on the time and days as my daughter and her family are in Japan and they are even further ahead in time.
9:04 am
sprite

yeah. The Aussies are much further ahead as well. Then Europe and finally the USA. Not sure where Japan falls.
9:04 am
phaeton

about 14 hours ahead of the US so about 9 hours ahead of you.
9:06 am
sprite

so.... then it is Japan first, then Aussie, then Europe and then USA. Babble can be confusing :)
9:07 am
phaeton

lol...I get it straight on New Years Eve...just watch them all in order
9:07 am
sprite

:D
9:08 am
sprite

mlfan: ar + negation + not from
9:08 am
MLFAN17

when i first started playing babble i thought it was at midnight for everybody but for US 1am and not midnight:)
9:08 am
Chris P

Sprite why isn't it Christmas Eve where you are? In England we're only an hour behind you and it's Christmas Ever here.
9:08 am
sprite

too early, ChrisP. It isn't even evening here yet.
9:08 am
Chris P

Oh - we call the whole day Christmas Eve
9:09 am
phaeton

I call it Christmas Eve day...lol
9:09 am
MLFAN17

ty sprite
9:09 am
MLFAN17

same difference on the name lol it is christmas eve day:)
9:10 am
sprite

it is different here. The day before Xmas is mostly a normal day. Shops are open until dinner time. Then after dinner it is considered Kerstavond = Christmas Evening.
9:12 am
MLFAN17

pretty much the same as the US sprite
9:12 am
MLFAN17

but some stores are open late on xmas eve
9:13 am
sprite

I think some are here as well. Especially grocery stores. But our local ones close at 6 pm tonight.
9:14 am
sprite

fireflies. Nice one.
9:14 am
MLFAN17

congrats sprite
9:15 am
phaeton

wtg sprite
9:15 am
phaeton

down to 11
9:15 am
sprite

got to be off... my husband is ill (flu) so I get to do all the chores. Plus taking care of him, of course. I wish you all a peaceful Christmas.
9:16 am
MLFAN17

zo5?
9:17 am
phaeton

it's a pl of zo4/9
9:18 am
phaeton

sorry to hear about your husband sprite...Happy Holidays to you and yours
9:18 am
MLFAN17

so far not any of the zo 4's i have plural
9:19 am
MLFAN17

ah got it ty phae
9:19 am
phaeton

:-)
9:21 am
phaeton

done
9:22 am
phaeton

time to get busy...have a good day mlf and whoever else is lurking!
9:22 am
mixi6

bye phae
9:57 am
MollyL

Santa just flew over Kuala Lumpur. I hope all the kids there are asleep.
10:36 am
rururocks

Do you call the people from kuala lumpites?
10:37 am
MollyL

I don't know, but the people in Lusby, Maryland call themselves Lusbians : D
10:37 am
rururocks

Lumpers?
10:38 am
rururocks

Everyone drives motorcycles in Lusbia?
10:45 am
rururocks

Probably a lot of dammed up water too I bet.
10:49 am
MollyL

Lots of pride in that town
10:51 am
rururocks

Little kids with muddy fingers
11:06 am
MollyL

I am in some kind of pre-Christmas daze. I think I have made everything but a figgy pudding.
11:09 am
rururocks

LOL.. I bet.. I have a feeling your house is totally geeked out with Christmas decorations etc
11:10 am
MollyL

No, I don't go overboard. I do a tree and decorate the mantle. A few other decorations here and there. I've seen it a lot more elaborate. Someone here said they decorate every room in their house. I don't have the money or the stamina for that.
11:11 am
rururocks

I don't think I believe you :D
11:12 am
MollyL

Cos is the Christmas geek in this posse.
11:12 am
rururocks

oh.. I miss having him around
11:31 am
MollyL

I think snitz should be a word. What bitchy women make for Christmas...snitz cookies...
11:36 am
rururocks

isn't that a german dessert snitzel?
11:37 am
hego

schnitzel is a veal cutlet.
11:37 am
hego

and MerryChristmas!
11:37 am
rururocks

Oh.. a politically incorrect german dessert :D
11:37 am
hego

yup!
11:42 am
rururocks

Isn't Schnitzel the name of Arnold Swarzenegger's illegitimate kid?
11:43 am
hego

could be. lol
11:45 am
rururocks

ah.. I best get my show on the road.. before the freeways are a nightmare
11:45 am
hego

It may be already
11:47 am
rururocks

I have to be back for dinner tonight and i'm guessing the freeways are going to be packed.
11:47 am
hego

It's a madhouse out here.
11:48 am
rururocks

have a nice Christmas eve hego and Molly..thanks for all the laughs this year
11:48 am
MimiCat

Am wrapping presents for my grandsons. You know what I like best about books? They don't require batteries!!!
11:48 am
hego

you too!!
11:48 am
hego

And are easy to wrap.
11:48 am
MimiCat

Merry Christmas, everyone!
11:49 am
hego

To you also Molly.
11:51 am
hego

Off to lunch, bbl.
11:51 am
MollyL

Hi Mimi, Merry Christmas to you as well.
11:57 am
MimiCat

Thanks, Molly. Just popped in for a moment. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Back to wrapping for me!
11:58 am
mkg

well i need help.............only have 2 of the 7s and dont see any more. so all clues welcome
11:58 am
mkg

and merry christmas to all who celebrate it!
12:03 pm
mkg

also need help with Z words. i have only one so far.
12:07 pm
mkg

still only 2 of the 7s.
12:07 pm
mkg

help out there at all with clues for 7 letter words? pretty please?
12:08 pm
periwinkle

no6/7 idea(s)
12:08 pm
KnightTime

ar7 = ar+negative+opp of from, co7 = plural of transmit, in7 = in+outside of bread, na7 = sleep inducing, no7 = ideas, ov7 = plural of electronics property
12:08 pm
KnightTime

po7 = mixtures
12:09 pm
periwinkle

ty Knight, looking for the ar and co
12:09 pm
periwinkle

got the co6/7 ty
12:10 pm
periwinkle

ty for na
12:10 pm
mkg

ty knight. i got several. i am missing ov, na, and co if you have any further clues.
12:10 pm
periwinkle

not seeing the ar7
12:11 pm
KnightTime

if i could, I would co 6 the co 7 to you
12:11 pm
KnightTime

ar + negative word + preposition
12:12 pm
mkg

i keep thinking communicate.........hmmm. transmit by what means knight? radio? phone?
12:12 pm
mkg

ar i got. great great clue.
12:12 pm
KnightTime

carry
12:12 pm
mkg

got it! ty. super great clue.
12:12 pm
periwinkle

got the ar. I was confused since you said negative ion
12:12 pm
ch1212

mkg, think of a long line of trucks on a highway, then change the last vowel
12:12 pm
periwinkle

ty
12:13 pm
mkg

how about the na 7? sleep inducing. is it a medicine or chemical?
12:13 pm
periwinkle

missing two of the 7's
12:13 pm
periwinkle

the na7 is an adj
12:13 pm
KnightTime

no7 = night related
12:14 pm
periwinkle

are there two no7's
12:14 pm
mkg

i have na5 and 6. but dont see the 7
12:14 pm
mkg

ok add a vowel to the end of the 6 and i got it. ty ty ty
12:15 pm
mkg

so still missing three. hmmmmm
12:15 pm
KnightTime

drug agent + sugar suffix
12:15 pm
mkg

got the na as well. so two left.
12:16 pm
mkg

ty for all these super clues.
12:16 pm
mkg

anymore coming? i am missing two of the 7s still but they werent clued.
12:16 pm
mkg

oh well. off to change clothing
12:16 pm
KnightTime

which are you missing
12:17 pm
periwinkle

I am missing two of the 7's but don't know which ones. they were not clued
12:17 pm
KnightTime

i thought i clued them all
12:18 pm
KnightTime

but not knowing which ones you have and don't have I am not sure
12:26 pm
MollyL

pu7...starts like the color of your icon, Peri + ends like p5...don't get in a p5, you should calm down and enjoy Christmas
1:25 pm
cybernan

good morning :-)
1:31 pm
cybernan

just went through the chog -- no idea what the electronic property is
1:31 pm
cybernan

just went through the chog -- no idea what the electronic property is
1:32 pm
cybernan

oh dear -- an echo!
1:33 pm
cybernan

monkeyed the ov -- still missing one 7 and have everything that has been clued
1:34 pm
rubyfoo

can't find the ov Merry Christmas, nan
1:34 pm
rubyfoo

aaah, ty monkeys
1:35 pm
cybernan

ends like what you mix with gin, ruby
1:35 pm
rubyfoo

I monkeyed it, but thanks. (and I mix gin with water -- very bland drink)
1:35 pm
hego

ty Nan.
1:36 pm
hego

Do you have the pu7?
1:36 pm
cybernan

yes
1:36 pm
rubyfoo

hello hego and Merry Christmas
1:36 pm
hego

Merry Christmas Ruby and Nan.
1:36 pm
rubyfoo

molly's clue, starts with the beginning of peri's color
1:37 pm
cybernan

pu 7: take the it out of strictly saintly
1:37 pm
rubyfoo

ends with what you shouldn't do if you run out of food
1:37 pm
hego

I was wondering if that is the one Nan is missing.
1:38 pm
hego

I'm Italian. We never run out of food. lol
1:38 pm
rubyfoo

good night
1:38 pm
hego

Night Ruby.
1:38 pm
rubyfoo

It's just us and there'll be enough for 10. Thank God for dogs
1:39 pm
hego

That's what I'm saying. :)
1:39 pm
cybernan

have ar, co, in, na, no, ov, po, pu
1:39 pm
hego

Hmmm.....
1:39 pm
wvteach

NO x 2
1:40 pm
cybernan

ty teach - looking
1:40 pm
hego

Aha! ty Teach.
1:40 pm
cybernan

have the ideas
1:40 pm
wvteach

need "night related"
1:41 pm
cybernan

got it - ty
1:42 pm
wvteach

yvw
1:45 pm
cybernan

almost had chopin in the grid as well!
1:46 pm
hego

:)
2:18 pm
Babs1

not getting the clues for pu7
2:20 pm
MollyL

pu + faster than walked + most of frozen water
2:20 pm
cybernan

think of early religious settlers in US, take out the it and end with most of frozen water
2:34 pm
cybernan

*!* ta da *!*
2:35 pm
cybernan

Merry Christmas, everyone :-)
2:37 pm
72 Temple Owl

merry christmad, nan!
2:57 pm
Scrabbler

Anybody still here?
2:59 pm
LuvWordGames

Hi Scrabs, I'm still here working on my last 14
2:59 pm
Scrabbler

Hi LWG. I just passed halfway.
3:00 pm
LuvWordGames

well let me know if you need any clues
3:00 pm
Scrabbler

TY
3:07 pm
LuvWordGames

just finished and am heading up to get the mail before it gets dark, good luck and Merry Christmas!
3:08 pm
Scrabbler

2nd sc5?
3:08 pm
LuvWordGames

sc 5 - I think of a dog dragging his bottom on the floor
3:09 pm
Scrabbler

Duh, thanks.
3:09 pm
LuvWordGames

or if you add a er at the end it's a kids wheeled toy you push with one foot
3:21 pm
Scrabbler

15 to go, but I finished the 4's. Maybe I will be back later.
3:34 pm
Soodle

Stuffing made, veg prepped, trifle done. Prawns defrosting. Once-a-Year china, Waterford Crystal & Newbridge cutlery gleaming. Candle lit in theront window to indicate that there's room at The Inn of Soodle. House as clean as it's ever gonna be. It's time to open a bottle of festive cheer, I think.
3:35 pm
Soodle

That would be the 'front ' window....
3:36 pm
MollyL

*Thinks bottle of cheer is already open*
3:37 pm
Soodle

Ye Gods Molly. Not untill what needed to be done got done. And now's that time. Slurp....
3:38 pm
MollyL

When there is a lot of doing to be done, it's better to lubricate the doer. What's happening for Christmas Eve?
3:38 pm
Soodle

Will you have one or both of the lads with you tomorrow, Molls?
3:38 pm
MollyL

Hopefully all 3 o'dem. And the girlie too.
3:39 pm
Soodle

Yay!!! How's the health with her?
3:39 pm
MollyL

Better, for now. *Fingers crossed*
3:42 pm
Soodle

Very happy to hear that. May the 4 of ye have a lovely day! Re lubrication of Soodle.... I'll self lubricate ( that just sounds So rude) when all my all my jobs are done.
3:45 pm
MollyL

So, no word about stockings all hung by the chimney with care, so this must be all about a clean house and a show stopper dinner. Has Mother Soodle arrived, or is Santa dropping her off?
3:46 pm
MollyL

And we are 5, last time I counted.
3:50 pm
periwinkle

I only have one no7 (ideas)
3:51 pm
Soodle

It's almost 10.00pm here. The stockings are hung. The mince pies & glass of Guinness for Santa, & carrot for Rudolph have been set out. Mother is being collected by daughter of Soodle tomorrow mid-day. A visit to Geanda in the nursing home & then down to me. I can't wait. 5?. 2 sons, one girlie in law, one Molly. Who have I missed?
3:52 pm
Soodle

A night-time piece of music, Peri - No 7/36
3:52 pm
periwinkle

ty Soodle
3:53 pm
Soodle

And N + portion of circle + last 3 letters of nasal aperture...
3:57 pm
MollyL

I have 3 sons. And tis a shame you will miss my annual rendition of The Irish Night Before Christmas.
4:00 pm
Soodle

Good Lord above! I had always thought you had 2 boys. My bad. And to the Son Of Molls I had discounted - abject apologies! Feeling foolish now.
4:01 pm
Soodle

Molly, may 2015 bring us the wherewithal for me to witness your performance of The Irish Night Before Christmas. Be it here or there or somewhere inbetween.
4:08 pm
Soodle

And now, the neighbours have just arrived ( which I need like a toothache ). Gah. They better not make a mess. Poof
4:08 pm
MollyL

Twas the night before Christmas
And down the glen lane
The candles they twinkled
In each windowpane
4:09 pm
MollyL

I guess there is no room at The Inn Of Soodle after all.
4:49 pm
rururocks

Inn of Soodle sounds like a horror movie
4:49 pm
rururocks

<---afraid to take a shower there
4:59 pm
MimiCat

The Inn of Mimi would likely scare you as well, ruru.
5:00 pm
MimiCat

...it often frightens me!
5:03 pm
MollyL

The Grand Soodle Hotel is probably jumping right now. Her neighbors came by to tank it up on Christmas Eve (Soodle will tell you they came by for a prayer meeting)
5:04 pm
Soodle

LOL!! Soodle was the hostess with the mostest!
Sweetness and light, that was me. And no, Molly, they came, they had a drink, they dispensed gifts and they went off on their merry (!) way. All is calm, all is quiet.
5:05 pm
MollyL

Oh, okay...um...Round yon virgin....
5:05 pm
Soodle

And, if I may.. Can I suggest that if you guys only listen to one Christmas song this year, let it be this one..http://tinyurl.com/lbt5ozq
5:06 pm
MollyL

That one is too sad. I prefer Boyz II Men's Silent Night
5:08 pm
MollyL

The acapella one
5:08 pm
Soodle

No no no, Molly! When son of Soodle was about 5 or 6, his teacher told me this story. She was asking the class to identify the characters in the crib. Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the angels, the shepherds etc were all correctly identified, until my Paul was called upon. He pointed to a statue, and said - Thats John Bergin! The teacher was mystified. Who? She said.. Pauly says.... Like in the song.... Round John Bergin, Mother and Child....
5:09 pm
mattygroves

I'm listening to Maddy Prior's A Tapestry of Carols right now - with medieval instruments - just my cup of tea
5:09 pm
MollyL

That is priceless Soodle
5:09 pm
saanichcat

I wish I was there too matty
5:10 pm
Soodle

True story!
5:13 pm
mattygroves

Well, I'm in the bedroom with earphones in - it's not anyone else's in the family's cuppa
5:14 pm
MollyL

*Gets dulcimers, lutes and legs of mutton out for Matty and Saan*
5:14 pm
mattygroves

My idea of heaven (though I'd go for lamb rather than mutton - I have expensive tastes)
5:16 pm
MollyL

Yeah, so do I. But not the income to enjoy them.
5:16 pm
saanichcat

certainly mine taste, and so is Molly's additions, except lamb not mutton, thanks Molly! Appreciate the sentiment
5:16 pm
mattygroves

How have I missed this album?! It's superb.
5:18 pm
saanichcat

we are wishing Molly, that's all. Luckily we have Salt Spring Island Lamb here year round, at reasonable prices
5:19 pm
saanichcat

and maddy Prior is so amazing, all my albums left with my ex (sigh)
5:19 pm
mattygroves

A glass of sherry would be perfect right now - I have some, but I think I'd get disapproving looks from my brother, his wife and my daughter. Families can be fraught and I'm apparently the annoying black sheep of the family if brother and (adult) daughter's behaviour is any indication
5:22 pm
saanichcat

hmm that is a situation familiar; brave you for having them all in. Is there anything lke hot rums they would enjoy without censoring you? Bummer. Have your sherry and a good mouthwash after
5:25 pm
mattygroves

I'm at theirs in the US - my mom died on the 16th so I came over for that - my daughter then decided she'd come (in truth more for Christmas with her uncle whom she adores than anything to do with her grandma's death - not to say she didn't love grandma, she did but as she got frailer Sarah had less to do with her especially given the ocean between us)
5:26 pm
mattygroves

I was here when my mum died (I came over for that) so at least there's that (I'll put the self pity stick away now)
5:27 pm
rururocks

wouldn't it be Mimi Motel?
5:28 pm
MollyL

You two are making me laugh. I always think of sherry as an old lady drink.
5:29 pm
rururocks

ah.. poor molly doesn't know about great sherry.. in spain it can be wonderful with dry sherry and mussels and clams
5:29 pm
MollyL

And I am amused that Matty travels with it.
5:29 pm
mattygroves

I only drink it at Christmas (Amontillado) - it's kind of tradition - my folks used to drink it
5:29 pm
kristin

Matty considering what you have been through you deserve a glass of sherry, sorry for your loss
5:29 pm
rururocks

it can be a revelation to have great sherry molly.. not the horrible stuff that most people serve
5:29 pm
mattygroves

I don't travel with it - it was in mum's house which we are slowly clearing - there was an unopened bottle
5:29 pm
MollyL

Poor Molly knows zippity doo dah about wine in general.
5:30 pm
rururocks

LOL
5:30 pm
rururocks

I know about wine.. but need to learn more about zippity doo dah
5:30 pm
saanichcat

IN defence of sherry: sometimes I think I'm an old lady! When I was growong up it was an honour to have some. Perhaps you are thinking of sweet sherry? The Dry Sherries are amazing
5:31 pm
MollyL

And Ru, I will trust you that there are better versions of sherry than the swill I have tasted. *Think Trader Joe's 2 Buck Chuck*
5:31 pm
mattygroves

For the love of god, Fortunado (kewpie doll to those who get the reference)
5:31 pm
rururocks

yikes
5:31 pm
rururocks

sherry doesn't need to be expensive either and it lasts forever
5:32 pm
rururocks

I love dry amontillado sherries..
5:32 pm
MollyL

Do you always drink it out of those teeny weeny glasses?
5:32 pm
rururocks

yes..
5:32 pm
mattygroves

Less of the weeny, maybe a bit of the teeny
5:33 pm
saanichcat

Well all I wish is for matty to have a good slug and continue to enjoy maddy prior, merry christmas matty
5:33 pm
rururocks

weeny glasses are in SF
5:33 pm
saanichcat

of course
5:33 pm
rururocks

:D
5:34 pm
rururocks

when they toast in the City of SF.. they always say pecker up!
5:35 pm
rururocks

*observes a moment of silence for the horrified lurkers*
5:36 pm
saanichcat

I am restraining myself with difficulty from making even more comments, worse than ru's
5:37 pm
rururocks

oh.. sorry
5:37 pm
rururocks

I like to work over the lurkers
5:38 pm
saanichcat

actually I waS ABOUT TO HAVE A LOT OF FUN WITH THAT BUT RESTRAINED….whoops caps sorry
5:38 pm
mattygroves

Heh.
5:41 pm
MollyL

Let us all remember that Matty is the one who said she was going to use that word that means flopping around the next time she saw her boyfriend naked
5:42 pm
rururocks

what's that word?
5:43 pm
rururocks

*now wants to know what saan was going to say*
5:44 pm
mattygroves

Haa! I'd forgotten that
5:44 pm
mattygroves

Now, what was the word? It was a great word
5:45 pm
rururocks

....waiting...
5:50 pm
MollyL

I don't know Matty. You are the one who said it was a keeper. I don't even like to use the word "premature" around men.
5:53 pm
MollyL

Well, I hope Soodle has put her butt in bed because Santa is heading her way.
5:54 pm
kristin

Pint
5:54 pm
kristin

Crap sorry
5:55 pm
mattygroves

Wampish - that was the word
5:55 pm
rururocks

she's having sex with Santa Molly?
5:56 pm
rururocks

that Irish vixen
5:56 pm
MollyL

Ssssshhh Ru, dammit
5:56 pm
saanichcat

GREAT word matty!
5:57 pm
MollyL

Well that all depends on how much fun you have in mind. I have a feeling that after using the word wampish to a naked man, fun goes right out the window.
5:58 pm
mattygroves

Yeah - mine wasn't impressed ;)
5:58 pm
rururocks

unless he's playing creature from the black lagoon with the maiden thing
5:59 pm
rururocks

oh wampish :D
5:59 pm
mattygroves

I have 64 words left (not opened the list) - finding myself distracted by chat, music - haven't got a word in ages. I am still at 0 for the I in the first column, the O in the second, The R and U in the last
6:03 pm
mattygroves

Got the R
6:05 pm
mattygroves

And the I in the first column
6:06 pm
rururocks

up4 is the u
6:07 pm
rururocks

the other u is Ur 6 relating to radioactive material
6:07 pm
saanichcat

or a planet
6:09 pm
rururocks

need to take a nap.. I'm taking myself out to dinner tonight.. see ya kids
6:11 pm
saanichcat

have a grreat evening ru
6:12 pm
Lizlin

Good morning and to all those who celebrate, Happy Christmas.
6:15 pm
Lizlin

Final 5 words found, so hope you all enjoy your evenings.
6:23 pm
saanichcat

happy christmas Lizlin, enjoy every moment
6:32 pm
mattygroves

Thanks for the Us
6:40 pm
saanichcat

hi matty, I hope you get this before your 'duties' begin; have a calm and peaceful time as possible, indulge in the sherry or whatever; it is the old pagan ritual of light returning, and most of all, enjoy yourself
6:45 pm
mattygroves

Thank you saan. I opted for a beer instead - I shall take the sherry back to the UK with me and share it with my other half when we have our own Christmas dinner on new year's day. It was my mum's favourite brand and you can't get it in the UK - it seems more appropriate with someone who will appreciate it
6:45 pm
mattygroves

And me.
6:47 pm
saanichcat

glad to hear that matty, safe returns xo
6:48 pm
mattygroves

Boxing day, we're all going into NYC to stay the night (we're currently in Bucks County near Philly) and then I'm going on Saturday to see my cousin in Boston - I shall enjoy that - let my brother and daughter be as sarcastic as they like when I'm gone
6:57 pm
saanichcat

that sounds like fun! And an excellent fumigant from others' bad vibes, especially family! I have resorted to either going away or passing up on family Christmas, pretending I am sick, whatever, anything to get out of doing it All again as I have always done! Enough I say! Rellies can be the hardest. Have fun in Boston. Apologies about my complaints, it has been been bugging me tonight, of all nights. Keep safe from the bad wolves and have a wonderful time. And a happy trip home to the wamp.(kidding!!)
7:01 pm
Bugsaw

Happy Christmas friends. I hope you all have the kind of celebration that suits you!
7:03 pm
Bugsaw

Obviously, I have missed a lot of chat tonight but I am finally able to sit and calm down after a day full of visiting.
7:03 pm
saanichcat

Hi there Bugs, it is so good to see you
7:04 pm
Bugsaw

Are you unhappy about something saanich? I have seen no complaints beyond normal ones for season
7:07 pm
saanichcat

I may write to you, but to clear up reasons for my bad mood, I am going through nicotine withdrawal. AGGGH!
7:10 pm
saanichcat

I am really sory for having brought down the jollity of such a special evening; my apologies but mostly MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!
7:14 pm
Bugsaw

ah.... smoking is SUCH a hard thing to give up. Worse than alcohol I have heard
7:15 pm
saanichcat

worse than heroin
7:15 pm
Bugsaw

I am not unhappy. I just gave up on following traditions and do what I want when I want around Christmas. Traditions were great for the kids to give them a sense of family and living history. Now they are grown and gone and celebrating some they inherited and some they are just starting.
7:15 pm
saanichcat

not that I have experience!
7:15 pm
Bugsaw

as an old fart, I don't have to please anyone anymore.
7:17 pm
Bugsaw

Poor saanich. Do write to me any time you like . I can't believe another whole year has passed without us sitting down together. My fault because I don't go down island nearly as often as I once did.
7:17 pm
saanichcat

I think you and I Bugs agree and I look forward to the Spring Dinner with ru on SSI
7:17 pm
Bugsaw

are you using some chemical aids to quitting?
7:18 pm
Bugsaw

Do they help at all?
7:19 pm
saanichcat

patches. (although stronger "chemic aids" have gently crossed and then left my mind! Are you going to listen to "THe Shepherd" on AIH tonight?
7:20 pm
Bugsaw

anyhow, I am sure you will make it through to the other side. I still remember vividly the last time I had a smoke. It tasted terrible so I tossed it in the fire and never took another.
7:21 pm
Bugsaw

Tell me about the Shepherd. I thought AIH meant Artificle Insemination Husband.
7:22 pm
saanichcat

good for you bugs. I will make it. I quit a few months ago but but it jumped on me bigtime over christmas. No worries. I am forever a non-smoker, just haivng a bad patch
7:23 pm
Bugsaw

Keep the faith then. Bad patches kind of jump out and blindside you. Of course you will be cranky.
7:25 pm
amgreet8

turn
7:26 pm
saanichcat

As It Happens, CBC AM 690 here. It is read by the now dear and deceased Al Maitland. It is a story about a pilot over the English Channel lost in fog. It is ½ hour long and lasts in your mind forever.
7:28 pm
saanichcat

AIH starts at 6:30; the story usually is about 7:30 or 8:00 --- CBC would have the details
7:29 pm
Bugsaw

Of course. Every time they give out their address they say AIH and I think, how unfortunate. I will listen. What time is the start? It is the Antoine saint- exupery story or have I misremembered that too?
7:29 pm
Bugsaw

I will check. Thanks for the tip
7:29 pm
saanichcat

AND WHAT, ME, CRANK???????
7:32 pm
Bugsaw

hee hee hee or perhaps Ho Ho HO would be more appropriate
7:34 pm
saanichcat

HA HA Bugs you are cheering me up! The original story was by Frederick Forsythe (sp?)
7:35 pm
Bugsaw

It sounds vaguely familiar in the deep recesses of my addled mind. I am looking forward to it now.
7:39 pm
saanichcat

We will listen together then my friend. Have Merry Christmas..all of you xo
7:51 pm
Bugsaw

and God bless us, every one!
8:08 pm
stidmama

**hugs to BC friends** miss you, ladies!
8:11 pm
stidmama

Tom is here... down to 113! back later *Poof*
11:05 pm
cybernan

Merry Christmas, everyone :-)
11:08 pm
maggiej

any hints for the in 6/27?
11:11 pm
cybernan

in + scrambled reminders from off stage
11:11 pm
cybernan

*or scrambled billiard sticks
11:13 pm
maggiej

hmm
11:17 pm
maggiej

that is the 6/24 ... not seeing the 6/27
11:19 pm
cybernan

in 6/27: when you put your money into stocks or bonds you in 6/27 it
11:20 pm
maggiej

there it is right in front of me ... tyvm
11:20 pm
cybernan

yw
11:23 pm
ursh

Hello all and a Happy and Peaceful Christmas to all from a very hot and humid Durban SA XXX
11:25 pm
cybernan

hi ursh - Merry Christmas
11:25 pm
stidmama

hello Ursh and Nan
11:25 pm
stidmama

and maggiej
11:25 pm
maggiej

Hello and Merry Christmas
11:25 pm
stidmama

I am back to play for a little bit, should get to sleep, but not quite tired enough.
11:32 pm
cybernan

hi stid -- do you have an early start planned for tomorrow?
11:32 pm
stidmama

down to 70 and Tom just got home. Back tomorrow. Happy Holidays, all! *poof*
11:58 pm
Digby the Westie

Wishing A Happy Holiday to all....! :)