The Box

I'm sure my children could never remember a time that "The Box"

wasn't there, on the coffee table or an end table.

And today, still, "The Box" has it's place.

I'm not sure where "The Box" came from. 

 It might have been a gift or just one of those things
that kind of struck my fancy at the time. 

 It came to us in the "70's. 

 I remember there was a choice of this pattern
 or the ever popular " cannibus" design. 

 The simple floral pattern was more "family" friendly.

"The Box" has served us well. 

 The contents of "The Box" are used often

and must promptly be returned when finished with them.

Now, looking at what has made it's way into "The Box"

 it's obvious that a few things get put there,

just cause it's convenient to toss them in and forget them,

until one must clean out "The Box".

The only necessary objects are those needed to trim, file and cut away

 at one's nails and of course, the floss!,

we can't forget the floss.

There's a small spool of thread there now
and of course the replacement hinges

 (they've been in there a while)

 Had full intentions of replacing those.

Look closely here, inside the lid,
it's a little difficult to get a good photo. 

 Written there you will find our names. 

 I think Michael wrote that or was it Mischel.....in ink....
Pat & Patty Mosbey......

"oh man,  you're gonna be in trouble when mom and dad sees that!" 

 I think they too felt "The Box" must be a little sacred

and they had tread on sacred ground. 

 But now, these many years later the inscription is a treasure.

What treasures do you keep,
 always having a "rightful" place no matter where you live?

Old Folks and IPods

Well, here we are......sitting around with "ear buds" stuffed in our ears.........

Pat and  I are totally "into" our IPods.....who would have "thunk" it. 

I took possession of Michaels' IPod shuffle
( after Stayton removed all the "stuff" that was on there.)

I'm quite sure it was nothing I would have been interested in. 
I've learned to download and update the thing quite easily.....
and my listening choice...bible studies and teachings.
 I know, I know, not exactly what you would want on your IPod
 but I thoroughly enjoy it and feel I'm totally "redeeming" my time. 

Stayton gave Pat his old IPod after updating to a newer IPad.
  It was quite a hoot trying to teach Pat how to run the thing,
but he has gotten the hang of it and is totally addicted now himself.

Since we no longer subscribe to Dish TV and only get a few select channels,
which by the way was such a blessing during the recent elections....

NO campaign ADS!!!!
 We have very limited selection and have

decided to spend a lot of time in learning and biblical research this winter.

So you can find us here at home,
tucked away on the hill amongst the cedars,
the wood stove pouring its heat into the house,
Sammy the cat sprawled out soaking up the heat.
 At least two dogs curled up on the recliner with Pat and us

 "Old Folks and our IPods" stuck in our ears.

Then there's Mr Jones' dilema:

Dr says "Mr Jones, no wonder you can't hear, you've got a suppository stuck in your ear"

Mr Jones:  " So.....that's what happened to my hearing aid."

Badger's Bed

This is where Badger likes to hang out when I'm in the office.

Unfortunately there's been some "hijacking"

going on when he's not watching.

 We're sleeping here!

Do you offer "room service?"