BIG MISTAKE--REAL BIG

[barbaranoela]

yes---I wish I was in Arizona----spoke with Doug yesterday and he misses us--his friend next door misses us and I miss them--

I made a very big mistake by cancelling out----staying here --at home---is boring---even Lynn wishes we had another family gathering --as we did last year--when we all met at Deb's and had such a wonderful time----

We are such a small family----and here we sit doing nothing----of course we do see Lynn cus she is only an hour from us---but tis not like being all together---

Talking on the phone warms my heart but I miss the hugging and seeing the happy smiles--

Soooooooooooooo Twinnee---yup we are home!!!! will have to give U a call--been way 2 long---



and now Mr. Louie has added the Xmas houses down each step--leading to the front door-- --which I am sure one will get in my way as I toddle down the steps 2 get out~~~~~
HOLY TOLEDO----this is not going to be a safe venture~~~~

Oh well home we are-- and SANTA better bring me some fine presents or else he outter here-----

Time to get some ice-cream---

Luve ya all--
Barbara

[Gloria]

I'm so sorry that you won't be with all of your family this year, Barbara. Maybe Deb and Doug can come back home next Christmas, though I think being in Arizona is a more welcoming idea.

Gloria

[tex]

But Mrs. Columbo,

Don't you miss all the snow and ice when you're in Arizona? And the wonderful neighbors that you have there?



Luve,
Galahad

[MaggieRedwings]

Morning Barbara,

I know exactly how you feel and on this side of the pond we only have Frank's daughter with her almost 1 year old and the horrid husband. 10 miles away and we have to make an appointment to see them. Seen Sophie - our dear granddaughter - only 3 times since she was born. Reason we went away for Thanksgiving and will for Christmas. Frank says no more sitting home on holidays. I really know how you feel.

Love, Maggie

[starfire]

I understand how you are feeling, Barbara. Mom & I will be having a quiet Christmas this year. My Sister will be flying in but will actually only be here for a day. She is working in San Diego now and will fly in from there and return there from here. Her husband will be having Christmas with his family in Ga. I feel bad for them both but Mom needs Vickie to come see her too.

I hope your Christmas will become much better than you are thinking it will be.

Love, Shirley

[Lesley]

I know exactly how you feel. All my grandkids are in Israel. I miss them horribly every holiday.
My son and I spent practically the whole holiday together otherwise I would have been really depressed.

I hope you arrange something for Christmas that will be really enjoyable.