Babble: Archived Puzzle for Sunday, December 25, 2005

12:00 am

JBsAnno

Did I beat you to the first post?

12:00 am

Debs40ish

Merry Christmas all xxxxxxxxxxxxx

12:01 am

JBsAnno

Hi, everyone!!!
Merry Christmas to you all!

12:01 am

GreyWoulf

JB -- I was about to say -- I have never kept my sources secret

After all, we can't all be EB! ;D

12:01 am

JBsAnno

GreyWoulf, did you make the crossover?

12:02 am

GreyWoulf

Merry Christmas, Debs!!

(*HUG*)

12:02 am

Debs40ish

h7/44

12:02 am

JBsAnno

You are a very generous perso...um, wolf!, GW - thanks!
Um - EB? EasternBlue?

12:03 am

GreyWoulf

EB -- EastenBlue, yes

12:04 am

GreyWoulf

oops -- how embarrassing i meant Eastern

12:05 am

JBsAnno

I can't type real well at 1:00 in the morning either. So, I'm just waiting for the stats to generate (thanks for the clue, Debs!) before I go to mingle Babble dreams with visions of sugarplums.

12:05 am

GreyWoulf

only 53 today

12:06 am

JBsAnno

Grey, that's amazing! Are you done ALREADY???!!!

12:06 am

JBsAnno

Oh, I just hit the magic refresh button.
That's much better now.

12:07 am

GreyWoulf

no-- you have to refresh to have the stats board show up sometimes

12:08 am

GreyWoulf

L7/28

12:10 am

GreyWoulf

Time to set up the baby's surprise -- will be back in a few :)

12:11 am

JBsAnno

Have a GREAT Christmas Day, Grey - merry wishes to you and yours!

12:13 am

GreyWoulf

JB -- in case you are gone by the time I get back -- have a Wonderful day as well --- Holiday Blessings upon you and yours!!
(*hug*)

12:14 am

JBsAnno

{{Holiday Hugs}} backatcha!
Going to bed, I've got 40 words left to go!

12:31 am

sprite

Holiday hugs for all who want them, and blessings to all :)

12:34 am

sprite

A mighty tighty today.

12:35 am

GreyWoulf

Hi sprite! I just finished setting up my daughter's new pup tent/playhouse so she will get to see it 1st thing upon waking up in the AM

(((***HOLIDAY HUG***)))

12:36 am

sprite

That is so sweet, Woulf :)

12:37 am

GreyWoulf

I try....

12:40 am

sprite

In Holland, most people don't celebrate christmas with presents, because we have this very dutch holiday on december 5th called "Sinterklaas". It's a bit different then, I think. We have no presents today, but a nice christmas breakfast, time to sing together and be grateful for all we are given in our lives, and we make it a real family day.

12:41 am

sprite

Guess you do more than trying, dearheart. You are a more loving father than I ever had... more like the father of my own kids, actually, lol.

12:43 am

GreyWoulf

sprite -- your Xmas celebration sounds like an analog for our Thanksgiving on many levels --- and more like I wish ours was --- all the commercialism attendant to the holiday here depresses me at times. I mean -- why should gift giving be limited to a single day? (two if you include Birthdays)

12:44 am

GreyWoulf

Thanks for the compliment, sprite

Kirsten says part of my success at fatherhood is because I am still just a big kid at heart myself ;D

12:47 am

sprite

My sentiments exactly. Of course the influence of America is huge here, and every year the christmas celebration becomes more commercial and more and more people are focussed on presents and enormous dinners and such. I am still fighting back ;)
It is the time of the season... you know, it is Midwinter, all is turned inwards in nature, and it is in me too. I don't want exuberant celebrations. All I want is being silent inside, being grateful, feeding that deep dark place inside where the light will be born from again.

12:49 am

sprite

It takes a real adult to allow the child within to play still, for sure :)
Just read something like that: "A mature person is nothing more than a child with more experience at life."

12:51 am

GreyWoulf

I have always used the line -- 'The trick to being a successful adult is knowing when to act like a child'

12:51 am

sprite

I like that one too!

12:52 am

sprite

I still need 18 more words and I start beginning to wonder who is so certain they are there ;)

12:53 am

GreyWoulf

I have 18 left as well -- though I don't see the h7 that Debs found :)

12:53 am

corih

li 6/24 after arrest how you stand in a... very USA I think.

12:54 am

sprite

That gave me two more!
Think skies.

12:55 am

GreyWoulf

thanks for that one corih -- did you get the li7 just before the 6?

12:55 am

GreyWoulf

Thanks sprite - got it now

12:57 am

sprite

And thanks to you both, that were another two. That's 40 now... 13 more, really??

12:57 am

Debs40ish

All finished :) Time to put kettle on and see if anyone else awake yet.... I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and that all your hopes and dreams come true in 2006 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

12:57 am

sprite

Same to you, Debs! *hugs*
Thanks for reassuring me the words ARE in the grid ;)

12:57 am

Debs40ish

h/7 ...is where angels are............. :)

12:58 am

GreyWoulf

Debs -- A Wonderful Xmas and Holiday Blessings on you and yours as well!

((*HUG*))

12:58 am

sprite

At least my favorite P word is in the grid today.

12:59 am

Debs40ish

lol@sprite..

12:59 am

GreyWoulf

and which would that be? ;)

12:59 am

Debs40ish

((((((((((((((((((((hugs to all)))))))))))))))))))))) Merry Christmas....... gone now..take care, be happy & smile.. Lifes too short xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

1:00 am

sprite

Since 'puns' isn't there, that leaves only one possibility, right?

1:01 am

GreyWoulf

lol, I just wanted to see how you would answer ;D

1:03 am

sprite

Well, coming straight forward with it would be giving away too much, I think ;)

I wonder... sometimes I drink so much tea I am told I probably have tea in stead of blood. Wouldn't that mean I have T..V....? Would be a lovely T8.

1:03 am

GreyWoulf

I have
ha6/30
he6/30
li6/24

does anyone have the other 6?

1:04 am

GreyWoulf

I saw that one as well :)

1:05 am

sprite

GMTA ;)
I don't have it yet, sorry. Have the same ones you have.

1:08 am

bfdeele

p6/21, a narrow flag, streamer

1:10 am

GreyWoulf

Thank you, bfdeele :)

1:12 am

sprite

That must be the only P I haven't found then :)

1:12 am

GreyWoulf

sprite -- it sounds like a writing instrument

1:15 am

sprite

That did it :D
New word for me... I have justified the usefulness of my babble addiction for today :)

1:16 am

GreyWoulf

I gave up in justification weeks ago -- now I just ride the whirlwind :)

1:17 am

sprite

I love being addicted to this game and the community, so I don't mind :)
Nobody hear minds either, they all are perfectly happy for me to enjoy myself.

1:18 am

GreyWoulf

Kirsten actively supports me, cos she loves hearing about the interesting threads in the log :)

1:20 am

sprite

That's one of those things I feel so grateful for... isn't it a blessing to have a relationship that is about actual support for what is important to either one?

1:20 am

GreyWoulf

Yes indeed!

BTW -- I have 2 to go -- an S and the A

1:21 am

sprite

I need 3 more, S, H and F. We are close to finishing... good we still have paradoxion ;)

1:24 am

GreyWoulf

trade you an H for the A?

ha4/5
ha4/5
ha4/5
ha4/8
ha 5/18
ha6/30
he4/6
he4/5
he5/18
he6/30
he7/44

1:24 am

broll

You all have a Merry one. When you finish, could you please give me first letter stats, like how many A's, etc. I have 8 words to go and would like to get this finished so tomorrow is free time. thx

1:24 am

Frances

GreyWoulf
The a sounds like something you cook in plural

1:24 am

sprite

A5/16: the end of where the angels live.

1:25 am

sprite

broll, will do!

1:26 am

GreyWoulf

You got it, broll -- Merry Christmas and holiday blessings!

fa4/7
fa4/10
fe4/7
fe4/7

1:26 am

GreyWoulf

Thanks sprite -- just that one s5 to go

1:29 am

GreyWoulf

Frances -- thanks for your clue as well -- I saw sprites first is all :)

1:29 am

mas

I'm still missing a n.
I have ne4
ne5
nu4
Anyone please?

1:30 am

broll

ne5/12

1:30 am

Frances

GreyWoulf
You're welcome

1:30 am

Dianne

ne5/12

1:30 am

sprite

Today's babble stats:

7 x 2
6 x 4
5 x 11
4 x 36

-- 53 words --

A -- 1
E -- 2
F -- 4
H -- 11
i -- 1
L -- 10
N -- 4
P -- 10
R -- 1
S -- 4
T -- 1
U -- 1
V -- 3

1:30 am

GreyWoulf

mas there are 2 ne4's -- one 4 pt & one 5 pt

1:31 am

mas

are there two NE5/12?

1:31 am

broll

sorry mas, I must be more tired than I thought.

1:31 am

Frances

diane/broll
ne5/12 under-----

1:32 am

sprite

Woulf, if you are missing the same one I did, just try another final letter to your Sp.

1:32 am

GreyWoulf

nope

ne4/5
ne4/4
ne5/12
nu4/4

1:33 am

GreyWoulf

Got it sprite! which is annoying because I swear I tried that earlier!

1:34 am

broll

thx sprite!

1:34 am

sprite

Okay, done... my last word was that missing H4/5, and no wonder... THAT is one of my least favorite words. Too much of that in the world! So...
*Hugs to all of you* and be blessed.

1:35 am

mrpresident

sprite gets *~*~*~FIREWORKS!~*~*~*

1:35 am

Frances

sprite
says something about the world - that was my first word!!!!

1:36 am

GreyWoulf

(((***SPECIAL HOLIDAY HUG***)))

Blessings upon you now and always, sprite!

See you tomorrow?

1:37 am

sprite

Thanks, mrP! :D
My, I just love your icon, makes me smile every day.
Frances: must be my blind spot, I am sure.

1:38 am

mrpresident

lol sprite... your welcome (((smile))

1:39 am

sprite

Yes, I'll be back tomorrow. Love and hugs, Woulf, enjoy the day with your family and please give us a full report of how the little one reacted to the playhouse!
Thanks, all, for another great start of my day, and have a wonderful time!

1:40 am

mrpresident

any hint for the 7 letter word...? I have the he/7!

1:42 am

sprite

Li7/28: with stripes ;)

1:42 am

Dianne

Li7

1:42 am

Frances

mrpresident
he7/44 and li7/28

1:42 am

mrpresident

thank you frances!!

1:43 am

Dianne

Any hint on the U word? Can't get if for anything.

1:44 am

mas

s4/4
sp5/12
sp5/12 any clues on what I'm missing?

1:44 am

GreyWoulf

For those who would like it, a 2nd letter list

av5/16
ea4/5
ea4/7
fa4/7
fa4/10
fe4/7
fe4/7
ha4/5
ha4/ 5
ha4/5
ha4/8
ha5/18
ha6/30
he 4/6
he4/5
he5/18
he6/30
he7/44
ir4/4
li4/7
li4/4
li5/10
li4/ 5
li4/4
li7/28
li6/24
li4/4
li 4/4
li4/5
ne4/5
ne4/4
ne5/12
n u4/5
pa4/5
pa4/6
pa4/8
pe4/5
p e4/5
pe5/12
pe5/12
pe4/5
pen6/ 21
pu4/7
ri4/4
si4/4
sn5/12
sp 5/12
sp5/12
th4/5
uv4/8
ve4/7
ve4/7
ve5/16

53 words 4.47 531

1:45 am

sprite

Dianne: The vascular middle layer of the eye constituting the iris, ciliary body, and choroid = U4/8

1:45 am

broll

oh wow, thx GW! Hate to resort to that, but I need some sleep!

1:45 am

GreyWoulf

uv4 - "The vascular middle layer of the eye constituting the iris, ciliary body, and choroid."

1:47 am

sprite

mas: Sn5/12

1:48 am

Dianne

sprite & GW - thanks, got it. It is nice of you both to hang around and give us a hand :)

1:48 am

GreyWoulf

Dianne -- hey, you've helped me on more than one occasion-- it's the least I can do :)

1:49 am

mas

That was it Sprite. May the Santa elves be kind to you. I'm done and can go to bed early. Thanks and thank you Grey Woulf. Have fun with your daughter .

1:51 am

GreyWoulf

However, I need to go to sleep now -- have to be perky for my daughter in the AM -- will try to get some pics of her reaction to the new tent/playhouse to share with you all

Holiday BLessings and Cheer upon you all!!

((**HUGS for ALL**))

As the man in red said:

"A Happy Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!"

1:52 am

Dianne

Good night GW - have a wonderful holiday with your family.

1:52 am

broll

please pass the obvious fish!

1:53 am

broll

NIght GW. Have a wonderful holiday!

1:53 am

GreyWoulf

Can't broll -- sprite confiscated it last night and won't give it back! :D

Bye for real!

1:53 am

Dianne

O.K. I'm done a have a bit of time if anyone wwants some hints.

1:54 am

mrpresident

dianne gets *~*~*~FIREWORKS!~*~*~*

1:55 am

Dianne

Thanks mrp.

1:56 am

broll

Done! Thanks for all the help. Everyone have a great holiday. G'night.

1:56 am

mrpresident

broll gets *~*~*~FIREWORKS!~*~*~*

1:58 am

broll

thx mrp. bye for real!

2:00 am

GreyWoulf

Ok -- I fibbed -- I had one last email to send - but I'm done and really leaving

mrp -- where's my fireworks? I'm feeling left out...

2:00 am

mrpresident

grey gets *~*~*~FIREWORKS!~*~*~*

2:01 am

GreyWoulf

thank you -- and mrp gets ((**Hugs**))

Really must sleep now -- bye

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

2:01 am

Dianne

Happy Holiday to All. Time to get the dinner in the oven.

2:04 am

mrpresident

I am finished!! yeah....!

2:15 am

Marolan

Merry Christmas everyone! I feel so blessed to share this time with you each and every night (more than you can ever know). I've had cancer all of the past year, and just went into remission 2 weeks ago. When the pain was too much I'd sit up and Babble to get my mind off of things. Now I'm officially addicted - like the lot of you :) Thank you for your help and for cheering me on. You were cheering for me in more ways than one. Bless you all and Merry Christmas!

2:19 am

onyx

Marolan,
glad to know you are in remission. Have a merry one and happy new year. i think we all come here to keep our minds focused on something else.

2:21 am

onyx

i'm done too, i want more puzzle!!

2:23 am

micamonkey

any clue for the 4th LI 4/4?

2:23 am

Frances

Marolan
Hope you are now able to enjoy your Christmas. We all have our reasons to babble. I usually quietly lurk, hooting with laughter at the chat. At my age it all helps to keep the grey matter ticking over!!!!!

Have a good one ....... everyone.

2:31 am

onyx

mica.
dictionary says its an acronym, kinda like italian money

2:33 am

micamonkey

thanks onyx i got that already by monkeytyping since nobody replied earlier :)

any clue for li7/28?
my last word

2:33 am

mousakka

Merry Christmas to All Babblers all over

2:34 am

micamonkey

ack, yet again got it by monkeying
yay finished

2:40 am

Norad

Merry Christmas fellow babblers, anyone have a clue for the li 6?

2:43 am

Frances

Norad
Think of identifying someone in a police station

2:44 am

Norad

thanks so much Frances, it was practically staring me in the face!

2:45 am

Frances

Norad
You're welcome. Have a good one

3:19 am

speedfreak sam

finished!
now we can get on with christmas and chanuka!

3:23 am

lshult

Hi every,
Hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas/Channukah.
Tricky little grid this. Only 17 words down, already slowing!!

3:45 am

Chris P

Just popped in to wish everyone in babbleland a very Merry Christmas.

3:46 am

Linda0

Chris P - you don't kid me - you just wanted to do today's babble the same as the rest of us! Happy Christmas.

3:47 am

Chris P

Of course - Linda0!! But I shall write down the grid and go away for a while to pretend to be spending time with the husband before coming back to do it.

3:58 am

lshult

Finished.
Just want to wish everyone a happy day, whatever they are or arn't celebrating.
Back to work (just another day here!!)
Later

4:09 am

judierae

Just finished....enjoy the holiday, everyone, or just enjoy the day....

4:49 am

Sherry

Hi folks! Small grid today! I'm glad cause I'll be able to finish that one!
Thanks Greywolf for the stats ;)

4:54 am

SJW

any clues ea4/5? I thought I'd monkey types every possible combination!

4:55 am

Sherry

ea4/5: Easy or easily.
google it!

5:05 am

Jacula

Nice, easy grid today, though not a very festive one. Just finished. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL.

5:06 am

Sherry

Congrats Jacula!

5:07 am

SJW

thanks for definition Sherry - still looking!

5:11 am

Sherry

SWJ: synonym of scabbard and remove the first two letters

5:13 am

SJW

got it, thanks

5:13 am

Sherry

You're welcome!

5:19 am

Jacula

The first word that jumped out at me from today's grid was the 3-letter 'fa' word, meaning overweight. Is this Dr_God's warning not to eat too much Christmas pud?:-)

5:19 am

Sherry

Feeling guilty Jera? lol!!!

5:20 am

Sherry

Sorry!!!! I meant Jacula! oops....

5:20 am

Sherry

I guess I need another cup of tea...

5:21 am

Sherry

Yes! I'm done! :)

5:22 am

Jacula

Nothing to feel guilty about yet, Sherry. It's only 11.21am here. Dinner isn't until 3pm. All I've had so far are 2 big cups of tea and 3 croissants.

5:22 am

Jacula

WELL DONE, Sherry.

5:24 am

Sherry

Anybody need a clue? I'll be around for 10 mins more...

5:24 am

SJW

going mad trying to find my last word pe5/12 (not male body part). Am going to be late to my mums for dinner - any help please??!!

5:25 am

Jera

I need a word list so I can keep track... keep entering words I already have!

5:26 am

Sherry

swj: some people are a p*** in the neck! just change a vowel

5:26 am

Sherry

and pluralize

5:27 am

Sherry

Jera: Greywoulf gave a list around 1h44 I guess, previous page in the log anyway.

5:28 am

Jera

ty, Sherry... it's sad how dependant I am on BJ...

5:29 am

Sherry

Lol Jera! I was stuck around 18 left and chanced on Gw's list...Happy!!!

5:29 am

Sherry

SJW: found it? it's also your pe4/5 with a plural

5:30 am

SJW

thank you - I will avoid the wrath of my mum now!!! Merry Christmas all

5:30 am

Sherry

You're welcome SWJ! Have nice day! ;)

5:33 am

Sherry

Unless someone needs a clue, I'm gone...

5:34 am

Jera

I need a clue on the last H word, please

5:35 am

Sherry

easy!
Oh, good he*****!
that's a plural of your previous he

5:36 am

Jera

I have

ha 4 5
ha 4 5
ha 4 5
ha 4 8
ha 5 18
ha 6 30
he 4 6
he 4 5
he 5 18
he 7 44

What am I missing?

5:37 am

Sherry

You're missing the singular of your he7.

5:37 am

Jera

Never mind... I pluralized & forgot the base word, LOL

5:38 am

Jera

An L list would be most useful, I have only 3 of those...

5:38 am

Sherry

Lol!
Right! I'm gone!
Have nice day or a nice nap (depending where you're based!)!
See ya tomorrow!:)

5:39 am

Jacula

I was off elsewhere for a while but am now here for about 10 mins if anyone needs any clues. The icon is our Xmas tree. Pity you can't see how pretty it looks.

5:39 am

Sherry

Jera: jump down to Greywoulf's post at 1h44: complete list!

5:39 am

Jacula

Full 'l' list:

li4/7
li4/4
li5/10
li4/ 5
li4/4
li7/28
li6/24
li4/4
li 4/4
li4/5

5:40 am

Jera

Some help w ith that pesky I in the top left would be most appreciated... starts with the sedond letter on top row...

5:41 am

hydra

It's a blue flower also known as a flag.

5:43 am

Jera

ty, hydra... I always kill those for some reason... no woonder it hid from me!

5:47 am

Eva

Merry Christgmas and Hag Sameach to everyone!

5:50 am

hydra

Finished! Must do the sprouts now. Merry Christmas, all!

5:51 am

Jera

Merry Christmas, hydra!

5:54 am

Jera

I need help with the li6/24, please...

6:00 am

Jacula

li6/24 - a police identity parade

6:02 am

Babbler

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!!!

6:04 am

Jacula

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABBLER.

6:05 am

Jacula

Jera - li6/24 2nd li4/4 + opposite of 'down'.

6:06 am

Jera

Thanks, Jacula, I have been trying to spell that for an hour,,, needed confidence it was really there before I'd type it in, LOL.

6:06 am

Jacula

Right, I must go now. Have a good day everyone.

6:07 am

Jera

Have a good one, Jacula!

6:24 am

Jera

Need help with last one... ne5/12, please... if anyone else is still here!

6:28 am

Babbler

i've got my diddy niece on my knee! she's bouncing to the Gorillaz! great taste in music huh? :)

6:29 am

lola100

Hey babs! (((xxx)))

Merry Christmas everyone!!! :)

6:30 am

Jen10

ne5/12 is an extension of ne4/4

6:30 am

Babbler

Hi Lola!! ((xx)) :)

Merry Christmas!!!! my niece has gone back to her mum now... : (

6:30 am

Anj

Hey Babe (((xx))) : D

Hey Babs -- hang on to that niece : )

Merry Christmas everyone : D

6:30 am

lola100

How you doing sweetie??

6:31 am

lola100

Hey babe! (((xxx))) :)

6:31 am

Babbler

hey Anj! ((xx)) <--- for crimbo : )

Merry Christmas from Foggy Manchester!!!

6:33 am

Anj

Mmm How's your day? What time weas Izzy up???

Thanks Babs : ) crimbo ((xx))s to you too : D

6:33 am

Babbler

*deep breath.... bellows*

MERRY CHRISTMAS DR GOD / JAMIE!!!! hope you heard me! :D

6:35 am

lola100

Anj, about 8am. She wore herself out yesterday with all the excitement! Day is dragging a bit, but I'm trying :/
Wish your folks a merry xmas for me, okay?

6:38 am

Anj

Will do babe : ) Keep going...mind you you will probably be sound asleep before Izzy is today lol : D

Babs, how's the day going up there??

6:38 am

Chessy

Hi all : D
Merry Christmas to everyone ...

6:39 am

Anj

Hey Chessy - long time , no see : )

Mery Christmas!

6:39 am

lola100

I will babe :)

Hi chessy! Merry Christmas! :)

6:39 am

Chessy

Hi Anj - how's your day going?

6:40 am

Chessy

Hi Lola - happy day :)

6:42 am

Anj

Wobbly...folks keep feeding me wine and it's still another couple of hours until food lol. How about you??

6:43 am

Chessy

Champagne and presents so far, lunch in about 15 mins, so looking goooooood :)

6:44 am

lola100

Right, our lunch is ready. Have a great day everyone! :)

'bye babe, speak to you later :) (((xxx)))

6:45 am

Eva

sn5/12 anyone? It's my second to last. Listening to beautiful Renaissance music.

6:45 am

Anj

Happy Day babe : ) (((xx)))

6:48 am

Eva

If anyone was wondering what to get me for Chanukah-an sn5/12 would be great. You don't even need to wrap it.

6:50 am

Eva

It's very moving to hear the father's on this list talk about their fathering. My father died 8 years ago and I still miss him deeply-especially at this time of year which he loved so much and made so beautiful for me.

6:50 am

craggus

how many words today guys?

6:50 am

Anj

lol Eva : )

Take your ne4/5 tide and put an S in front of it : D

6:50 am

Babbler

have a wonderful day, Lola!!! (((xxx))) :D

soz Anj, I had to step away. Day's just starting.... already promised to help in the kitchen, so if I disappear, that's where I am! So far so good..... : D

6:50 am

Anj

craggus - 53

6:52 am

Eva

Thank you Anj! Done, done, done.

6:53 am

Anj

Happy Chanukah to you then : )

*Joins Eva in Happy Dance of Doneness*

6:55 am

Eva

and what a Dance it is! Think I'll take a long bath with lots of lavender bubbles.

6:56 am

Eva

oooh, just realized that I have a suet and berrie treat tucked away that I will hangout for a holiday present for the birds!

6:56 am

Chessy

.. and I'm done. Have a joyful day everyone xx

6:57 am

Eva

Bye all. See you later.

7:00 am

Anj

'bye Chessy, Eva - have a happy day : )

7:11 am

dromano66

need help with the ea's only found one

7:18 am

Anj

droma, think wuthering heights H....cliffe for the first and a giant push H.... for the second. Less the Hs... : )

Right, food is served - 'bye for now : D

7:19 am

Babbler

b'bye Anj!!! Eat, drink and be merry! :D
merry christmas to your folks!

7:35 am

Babbler

any clues for the 7s? is anyone still here? *looks around* :D

7:35 am

DarleenMB

I'm still here Babbler

7:35 am

DarleenMB

only 7 I have so far is the h7/44 ... look upward, plural

7:36 am

Babbler

Hi Darleen!!! :D:D how's your day going? Still very foggy in Manchester, but the sun's trying to come out. High of 10C they said.... (no snow! :( )

7:37 am

DarleenMB

sun's not up yet, here. Pesky insomnia. Chilly at 33F. Forecast high of 62F!!!

7:38 am

DarleenMB

just checked, that 62F is 17C. WARM in any scale.

7:40 am

Babbler

awww, pesky insomnia :( booo!
gosh, 17C right now would be positively tropical!! : )
thx for the h7.

7:41 am

DarleenMB

y/w :-)

and that is NOT a normal temp around here. We're usually in the minus digits by now. global warming has it's upside.

7:49 am

Atalante

Hi everyone! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

7:50 am

Babbler

Happy Christmas, Atalante! : )

8:05 am

gnubee

Merry Christmas, everyone!

8:08 am

Jo

Merry Christmas Everyone!

8:09 am

Anj

Woo! Merry Christmas Darleen, Gnubee, Atalante and Jo : )

Babbler, folks say Hi back : D

8:10 am

Blaze

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

8:10 am

Babbler

Merry Christmas, Gnubee and Jo! :D

8:10 am

Jo

A nice short one for us today, my family will be overjoyed. :-)

8:11 am

Babbler

Merry Christmas, Blaze!

thanks Anj! you eaten already? : )

8:14 am

Babbler

9 words left...... think I'll save them for later!

Have a lovely day all!!! crimbo love! (((xxxx))) :D

8:15 am

fit1

Well, I am done with it. Thank goodness it was short. I'd like to wish you all a Happy Chanukah and a Merry Christmas. I'm off to make potato pancakes for our family Chanukah party. What a mess they are :)

8:15 am

Babbler

Chanuka love, Fit 1! (((xxx))) :D

8:15 am

Blaze

fit1 they are a bit messy but I love them.... we are doing eggs benedict this morning.

8:16 am

fit1

Eggs benedict. Hmmmmmm. Well, I can never make enough of the potato pancakes. My family loves them. Makes the mess worth it, eh? :)

8:18 am

Blaze

HAPPY Chanukah TOYOU AND ALL
Do you have yours with applesauce?

8:18 am

Anj

Merry Christmas/Chanukah Blaze, Fit 1 : )

Babs, yup, totally stuffed just now... : / lol!

8:46 am

rolin

ok..im stumped... i know there are 2 li 4/4 after the li 6/24...i have one....but cant find the other

8:48 am

Blaze

it is the li 4/4 a stright Li** but change the last letter to a curvy vowel...

8:49 am

Blaze

Merry Christmas Rolin.... I just finished.... how are you and do you need some more clues ??

8:50 am

rolin

thankyou blaze....and same to you...*s*...i tried the curvry vowel and it wont accept it..

8:51 am

Blaze

one li 4.4 is the italian dollare the other is like lens

8:51 am

Blaze

do you have the 4.5 about speaks with a li**

8:52 am

rolin

*sigh*....just got the italian money...*thumps head*

8:52 am

rolin

lol...yup..have al the l's now

8:53 am

Blaze

Have a great day.... see you all later....

8:54 am

rolin

and you too blaze

9:03 am

jaydee

Happy Christmas/Chanukah to you all, from the place where it all started.

9:06 am

lizmac

Merry Christmas to all.

9:09 am

lizmac

only 5 words left S V F H 4/4 & 1/5...annoying, but will get there, however any clues more than welcome.

9:15 am

rolin

si 4/ 4

sn 5/ 12

sp 5/ 12
sp 5/ 12

9:15 am

rolin

ve 4/ 7
ve 4/ 7
ve 5/ 16

9:15 am

rolin

fa 4/ 7
fa 4/ 10

fe 4/ 7
fe 4/ 7

9:16 am

rolin

ha 4/ 5
ha 4/ 5
ha 4/ 5
ha 4/ 8
ha 5/ 18
ha 6/ 30

he 4/ 6
he 4/ 5
he 5/ 18
he 6/ 30
he 7/ 44

9:17 am

rolin

hope that helps lizmac..*s*

9:45 am

harpjane

Merry Christmas and Happy First day of Chanukah!

9:49 am

periwinkle

Hi all, Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah
Would someone please put me out of my misery. I need 2 Li word to complete the puzzle. the first li4 and the last li5.

9:49 am

periwinkle

found the first li4 now the last word li4/5 not li5

9:50 am

periwinkle

Wait, I have an li4/5. need to recheck the L lilst.

9:50 am

harpjane

peri- the first li4/7--l**** Erikson, the Viking who sailed to Greenland.
the last one--li4/5--how you thpeak if you are mithing two front teeth.

9:51 am

periwinkle

harpjane, have both of those, don't know which one I am missing.

9:51 am

harpjane

So, peri, can you help me out with a few of the other Li words--the 6 & 7?

9:53 am

periwinkle

li/6/24 - think of police station
li/7/28 - striped
I am missing one of the last li4 words

9:54 am

harpjane

The last 3 Li- Italian currency, speak without front teeth, and the first one, I got by monkeytyping.

9:54 am

periwinkle

TA DA! I am done too. Anyone need any clues. Will be here for a little while longer.

9:58 am

harpjane

Peri, I'm feeling lazy today, could I have clues for the pe 5 & 6 words?

9:58 am

Mary

Merry Christmas to all. Only 53 words today so can still play and finish in plenty of time for festivities.

9:59 am

periwinkle

one of the pe5/12 - think male anatomy

10:00 am

periwinkle

pe6 - leaded instrument that is used to write but spelled differently.

10:02 am

harpjane

thank you. 27 words to go. Think I'll save them for later!

10:02 am

periwinkle

harpjane, yvw. see you all tomorrow

10:02 am

doxy1lover

hi harpjane, how did the Christmas Music Vortex go?

10:10 am

Linda0

missing the last ha 4/5 - i've got the scots word and the dislike word. anyone help please?

10:12 am

Cherrypop

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL GOOD THINGS IN THE COMING NEW YEAR.

10:12 am

mrkelley23

Take whichever Scots word you have and try a different consonant -- it's another Scots word.

10:16 am

lizmac

Merry Christmas to me (and you, of course) I finished the puzzle !!!

10:41 am

kimb

last two... Anymore hints for li 5 and li 7

Thanks Merry christmas

10:45 am

Mary

Li5 is plural of your li4/4

10:46 am

kimb

thanks finally got that one

10:47 am

Mary

li7 is you walk a straight ---- and then add what you will have done later today at the table.

10:49 am

kimb

Thanks!!!

10:49 am

Mary

Done, and it isn't even 11:00 am here in the Midwest. So now I can go have some liquid refreshments. Bye all and may you all have a Merry Christmas.

11:40 am

Narnia_fan

Merry Christmas everyone

11:54 am

harpjane

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah!

11:59 am

renfield

merry holidays!!!

11:59 am

bigbirdboss

Merry Christmas!

12:00 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi All -- Just popping in to follow in the steps of my fellow Babblers to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Merry Solstice, and overall HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

May the Blessings of the season stay with you through the whole of the new year :)

(((**Holiday Hugs for All***)))

12:01 pm

retropink

Happy Holidays to all!

12:01 pm

harpjane

Hey ren & GW!

12:02 pm

renfield

hey hey harp & wolfie....lazy day....

12:02 pm

harpjane

oops, I left someone out! hey, bigbird, narnia, rolin, blaze, pink, doxy, and all!

12:02 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi harp & ren!!

Great minds think alike, eh? :D

12:04 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi to all the other Babblers as well!

Narnia -- Was Santa good to you today?

12:05 pm

renfield

me also too as well...hey all - still a little muzzy 8)

12:06 pm

harpjane

So. Does everyone but me have the SN word? I could use a clue....

12:06 pm

GreyWoulf

So my Xmas gidt for Kristianna was a big hit! She loves the pup tent I bot her to use as a playhouse -- only bad side is she wants me to sit inside with her and my back just can't take the strain for more than a few mins :)

12:07 pm

GreyWoulf

harp -- s+ ne4 (the tide one)

12:08 pm

harpjane

There you go, GW. Thanks. Two clues in one! I hadn't started the n's yet!

12:08 pm

GreyWoulf

wow - must be muzzy too

gift, not gidt
got, not bot

12:09 pm

renfield

that's rally ne** wolfie... little children always want to share - pup tent is a really good idea!

12:09 pm

GreyWoulf

yw, harp

12:09 pm

harpjane

When you're daughter gets a little older, you can give her "crafty" type scissors. The ones that cut irregular patterns, not just a straight line. I don't have kids of my own so I am spoiling other people's kids. This year I gave them scissors....Even the 14-year old boys like them!

12:10 pm

renfield

yup wolf pup - sounds like you're muzzy also too as well...

12:11 pm

GreyWoulf

ren -- best part I got it at Target -- tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, compass, and inflatable chair for $20!

Harp -- when she's older, sounds great

12:12 pm

renfield

good shopping - great imagination - and the possibilities of kristianna's adventures!

12:13 pm

GreyWoulf

Baby also got a bunch of books including 'Fox in Socks', 'Green Eggs and Ham', and 'Tikki Tikki Tembo' -- and I have already read them all to her!

And her uncle Turk sent her a gift card for Borders! :D

12:14 pm

harpjane

badgers tomorrow? What's the connection, GW?

12:17 pm

GreyWoulf

harp -- my daughter absoulutely loves the badgers flash animation over at ebaums world and since I am off from work tomorrow I thought I would give her something special :)

12:21 pm

harpjane

You mean like THIS badger? *refresh*

12:21 pm

GreyWoulf

here's the link - http://www.ebaumsworld.com/fla sh/badgers.html

there are a few variations out there as well such as this one for Xmas -
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/f lash/santabadger.html

And Kristianna's current favorite -
http://www.albinoblacksheep. com/flash/bkenya.php

12:22 pm

GreyWoulf

Exactly!!

12:23 pm

harpjane

Badgers are pretty cool. I've only seen one in my life. (Unless you count the UW football team!)

12:24 pm

miametro

any clues for the last v? i have the one your blood runs through plus plural

12:24 pm

renfield

i've never seen a badger

12:25 pm

GreyWoulf

I've never actually seen a badger up close and personal -- only at the zoo at a distance or on TV

12:25 pm

GreyWoulf

what a bride wears, miametro

12:26 pm

miametro

ah, thank you :)

12:26 pm

harpjane

If they did WHAT to Norway?

12:28 pm

GreyWoulf

This was a very pleasant grid for today -- short and not too tricky, thus allowing plenty of time to exchange holiday greetings with no real pressure to finish :)

12:29 pm

GreyWoulf

harp -- I don't write 'em ;D

12:32 pm

GreyWoulf

Anyone want/need anymore help?

Almost time for me to get ready to go to the inlaws for holiday dinner -- though I would rather be sharing my day with my Babble friends :)

12:32 pm

renfield

how about the 1st li 4

12:33 pm

GreyWoulf

the inlaws aren't bad, per se -- it's just that I don't have as much in common with them

12:34 pm

GreyWoulf

He may have been the first to truly discover North America -- Li** Ericson

12:34 pm

harpjane

First Li 4--first name of the Viking who sailed to Greenland

12:35 pm

renfield

oh duh..... i thought about that....and then what happened????? i must havd zoned....thanks harp!!!!

12:37 pm

GreyWoulf

You said you were muzzy, ren :)

12:38 pm

renfield

understand wolfie..... take smaller's advise and find something happy about the time - like what time you get to leave????? make paper designs w. your daughter from the ripped paper....???

12:39 pm

renfield

muzzy???? muzzy??? i must have been using the think process hoping that my thoughts would type the words...8)

12:41 pm

GreyWoulf

ren -- it's a big enough house and small enough party that I can always find some where to be away from them and read a book -- no one will be offended :)

12:43 pm

renfield

that's good wolfie - what book?

12:45 pm

GreyWoulf

Something SF most likely -- prob some Roger Zelazny -- I tend to read multiple books concurrently :)

12:46 pm

GreyWoulf

Well it's my turn to take a shower and get dressed -- anyone need any last clues before I go?

12:47 pm

renfield

mutilple books on going is a good thing - enjoy your day!!!

12:49 pm

GreyWoulf

Ren - if anyone would know, you would -- I still would love to prowl through your library -- you have the the library I wish I could have!

12:51 pm

renfield

everyone is welcome - it's a lose yourself kind of house full of books...

12:51 pm

GreyWoulf

Anyway -- going now -- Happy Holidays to all once again and I will most likely be here for the flip later

(((***Hugs to All***)))
(*Bonus Hugs for harp and ren (and Narnia if she is still here) *)

12:58 pm

spellit

All done - the good Dr has been kind to us today. Happy Christmas one and all from sunny Swindon (not really)

1:33 pm

sherb

peace on Earth... good will to all... :D

2:11 pm

swmbo

Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward All People from snowy Cape Breton Island!!!

2:24 pm

renfield

shalom to the world from the sunny texas coast and my texas ruby red grapefruit!!

2:27 pm

GoBraves

only 3 left here gang...any help with the EA 4/7, the SN 5/12, or the PE 4/5?

grazie mille

2:28 pm

harpjane

ea 4/7--part of a roof

2:28 pm

granadan

EA - roofs have them, SN sounds like a tide with an s in front, PE - a type of hammer. ball pe--

2:29 pm

granadan

I am stuck on the E, A U and t.....

2:29 pm

harpjane

other pe 4: type of moss, writing implements

2:30 pm

GoBraves

thanks guys - got em all now which is unusual for me

here is wishing Happy Holidays and lots of good food and cheer to you all :-))

2:30 pm

renfield

go braves - are you a braves fan?

2:31 pm

renfield

th + 1st & 2nd vowel

2:31 pm

GoBraves

yes renfeld - are you?

2:31 pm

granadan

aw.... ta muchly!

2:32 pm

renfield

well actually go braves - i'm a yankees fan - 8) you have a really good team!!

2:32 pm

GoBraves

thanks and likewise - will be interesting to see how Damon fits in, I think that was a good move for the Yankees

2:36 pm

renfield

gorbaves - i hoping he does as well for the yankees and he did for the red soxs. i would prefer some stronger pitchers for the yankees....i actually live in houston and was surprised a couple of years ago when the yankees pitchers moved to the astros

2:36 pm

renfield

sorry - that should be go braves 8)

3:00 pm

Alien

Can I get a clue for 'li 6/24 nd 7/26'

3:05 pm

goofball

Li 6/24, in a police station
Li 7- in a Li 4

3:20 pm

roncook

happy christmas fellow babblers,hope you are not too stuffed with turkey.

3:26 pm

chic

A Happy and a Merry, All... Any clue for the fa 4/10?

3:29 pm

macuser

chic - a shortened version of some of your fa** things

3:30 pm

chic

thanx, mac. I should have tried it before... just one to go...

3:31 pm

macuser

you're welcome and way to go

3:39 pm

chic

Ha! had to monkey type the last li word in and now I'm done. Anyone need a clue? I'm soon off to start my stuffed crown roast of pork.....

3:43 pm

SueL

just can't seem to find li 7 even with your clues. is
there any other clues that can help please. By the way
Merrry Christmas everyone.

3:44 pm

JBsAnno

chic, nice icon! Merry Christmas!

3:45 pm

Mubner

Hi Chic, congrats on the finish - I'm down to one word - the next to the last li 4/4 - any clues?

3:46 pm

JBsAnno

Mubner, try misspelling the word for the glass in a pair of eyeglasses

3:47 pm

JBsAnno

Whoo hoo! DONE!

3:48 pm

Mubner

JBsAnno - I got that one so it must be the one right before it ???

3:48 pm

chic

the last li 4/4 is like the Italian money but different vowell ending...

3:49 pm

chic

the li 7 is you walk the li.. and I ... the whole thing....

3:50 pm

Mubner

Chic, Okiedokie....that did it, thanks.

3:50 pm

JBsAnno

SueL, it's a verb...
um, try this: you can "de li4/4 + (word for just "+++" a big dinner, can't eat another bite), so you must be able to li7 as well.
Hmm, confusing enough?

3:51 pm

JBsAnno

Oh, good, Mubner, you got it! I was busy wrapping up a clue for SueL

3:51 pm

SueL

Thank you soooo much that worked. now i'm done.
Can i help anyone?

3:52 pm

chic

Congrats. SueL. I'm off to make stuffing....

3:53 pm

Maureen

First time I've 'chatted'! Merry Xmas everyone.
Any clues please for Ne5, Li4 (have 4 of them) and Li5? Thank you!

3:53 pm

SueL

Enjoy your dinner and have a wonderful night.

3:54 pm

JBsAnno

Happy Holidays, everyone! I'm going off now to find new icons for my profile (like a new toy, huh?), and to clean up the living room, it sure needs it now!

3:55 pm

SueL

li 5 some people take with a li..

3:56 pm

SueL

Sorry i mean talk with a li..

3:56 pm

renfield

ne 5 = be***** or under***** (like it's under something) rhymes w/ a he*** toffee candy bar

3:57 pm

Maureen

I have that one, thank you!

3:58 pm

Maureen

Thank you, Ren, for the ne one. How could I have missed it!

3:58 pm

SueL

li 5 li and two vowels

3:58 pm

renfield

maureen - do you have the viking le** erikson? (thanks harp great clue)

3:59 pm

renfield

ok - one day i will not be such a deslex - i mean li^^ erikson

4:00 pm

Maureen

Thank you Ren and SueL. I'll try those two now. Fingers crossed!

4:05 pm

JBsAnno

Hi, renfield!
I went pro, now looking for the themes list. Who's profile is it under?
TIA!

4:06 pm

Maureen

The Viking clue helped via Google (Thanks). 3 more to go.

4:09 pm

renfield

jb - i see that! - babbler's profile - she keeps it in her louie vuitton steamer trunk..tomorrow is badgers for greywolf's daughter kristianna

4:12 pm

JBsAnno

Thanks, ren! Now the kitties are tapping me on the shoulder (from the chair behind me) to politely remind me that they are much more interested in the empty state of their stomachs than my current contentment in all things Babble-onia...once more the "real" world intrudes, so I must go.
Oh, and THANKS!!!! I'll check out Babbler's trunk, then see what I may find in the way of badgers.

4:16 pm

renfield

jn - that's exactly what our cats do to tell us they have what we call a bowl hole.... how abso funny!

4:17 pm

JBsAnno

I'll have to use that on them, how cute!

4:19 pm

JBsAnno

Yay, it worked! (buddy icon, that is). Refresh!

4:23 pm

renfield

jb - they seem to understand bowl hole lingo and talk to us about it!

4:43 pm

Maureen

I've given up on the last two (li5 and one elusive li4). But it's been my most successful puzzle to date so I'm quite pleased! Am off to bed now as it's nearly 10.45 in England.
Happy Christmas one and all!

4:57 pm

annfrankenstein

umm, merry christmas all! The fam is about to kick me to the ice ridden curb if I dont finish this up soon, so looking for clues on the last 2 I have left ... so I will only ask for one and maybe snag the other before midnight ...

uv 4/8?

It is killing me (if the fam doesnt get me first!)

thank you!

5:00 pm

renfield

frankie - uv + 2nd & 1st vowel
what else do you neeb?

5:01 pm

ruthy

merry christmas to all, can any one please give me any clues for the ve words

5:02 pm

renfield

maureen - sorry - i was coloring my badger -

5:02 pm

Jo

ve (two of them) -- they run all thru out body, carrying blood ....

5:03 pm

renfield

v4 - wedding v*** 9gauzie stuff )
v4 - blood v***
v5 - plural of blood v***

5:03 pm

ruthy

thanks jo

5:03 pm

Jo

hints on the li 7 anyone?

5:04 pm

ruthy

thanks renfield

5:04 pm

annfrankenstein

renfield! thank you ... the last one is the 2nd or 3rd to last li 4/4 ... ?

5:04 pm

renfield

earlier clue for li 7 = straight li** + i *** to much and now i have a belly ache

5:04 pm

Jo

And, the li 6 i would imagine, darned plurals ;-)

5:05 pm

renfield

li 4 = italian currency
li 4 = i talk w. a slight li**

5:05 pm

Jo

thanks, renfield, got it .. hmm, but it wasn't a plural.

5:06 pm

renfield

li 6 = what police put perps in for identification

5:07 pm

Jo

renfield, thanks agian. missed that one .... grrr.

5:07 pm

renfield

right jo - totally different word....

5:07 pm

renfield

y/w - jo 8)

5:07 pm

annfrankenstein

renfield, I think you just saved Christmas at my house! (and I cant believe that was staring in me in my face!) thank you so much!

happy holidays to all and to all good luck!

5:08 pm

renfield

ok frankie - have a merry holiday!

5:10 pm

annfrankenstein

you too, renfield and again thanks!!!!

5:15 pm

ruthy

can someone please give me a clue for li 7/28 and li 6/32

5:16 pm

ruthy

also li 5/1o i need please

5:18 pm

renfield

li 5 is plural if li 4 - to hold a li** against someting - to hold the note

5:19 pm

renfield

earlier clue for li 7 = straight li** + i *** to much and now i have a belly ache

5:19 pm

renfield

li 6 = what police put perps in for identification

5:25 pm

Jo

ne 5/12?

5:27 pm

renfield

ne 5 = under***** or be***** (like when ssoemthing is found under something else)

5:28 pm

Jo

grrr again! thanks, renfield! :-)

5:29 pm

ruthy

sorry still cant get li 5/10 its the only one i have left can someone please help

5:30 pm

Jo

ruthy, plural of your 4/4

5:30 pm

renfield

y/w jo - wolfie and harp helped me along this a.m.
li 5 = li +2nd vowel + sonsonent + plural consonent

5:32 pm

ruthy

thanks renfield

5:33 pm

renfield

y/w ruthy - hope you are having a good day

5:51 pm

Jo

last one, pe 6?

5:54 pm

renfield

pe 6 = plural of writing stick w/ ink + **l (sick) - last l

5:57 pm

Jo

thanks, renfield. DONE, I would never have monkied typed that one!! :-)

5:58 pm

renfield

y/w jo!

6:01 pm

ExWren

Hope you all had a good day, just got back from spending the day with my family, so no time to Babble today. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

6:02 pm

renfield

u 2 exwren !! merry holidays!!

6:03 pm

evanonut

merry christmas all!

6:04 pm

renfield

evanonut - how are you? 8)

6:05 pm

evanonut

lovely ren...yourself?

6:06 pm

renfield

watching old movies, working, and i guess i'm the hall monitor right now.... 8)

6:06 pm

scatty

MERY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

6:06 pm

evanonut

hall moniter here or there?
which old movies?

6:07 pm

evanonut

same to you scatty

6:07 pm

renfield

hey hey scatty - merry holidays!

6:08 pm

scatty

did you all have a merry merry christmas

6:08 pm

evanonut

it was just right scatty...how was yours?

6:09 pm

renfield

while the patient slept - it's a 30's movie - and i don't know where i'm the hall monitor....

6:10 pm

evanonut

hmmm...sounds a bit different than what i was watching. larry the cable guy.

6:10 pm

scatty

good, my dad came up for a couple of days because my sister is in ausie land for three yrs working and my brother went off traveling round south America for for mths

6:10 pm

renfield

i've never seen larry the cable guy...

6:10 pm

evanonut

sounds like a worldly family scatty.

6:11 pm

evanonut

very funny in a very wrong way...but we've adopted his motto at work.

6:11 pm

scatty

my inlaws are visiting half hour away as well, so we are off to see them 2morrow

6:12 pm

evanonut

just got back from inlaws

6:12 pm

renfield

that sounds real nice scatty

6:12 pm

scatty

my other brother inlaw lives in New Zealand now as well, i'll be the only one left in the uk at this rate

6:13 pm

renfield

my in-laws are in new york... and we're in texas

6:13 pm

evanonut

time to move scatty, try america!

6:13 pm

scatty

how far away is that

6:14 pm

evanonut

scatty, in your area, a couple of countries.

6:14 pm

scatty

my medical bills would be too much iver there, at least i get free medical here

6:14 pm

renfield

how about canada scatty?

6:15 pm

scatty

how often do you visit your inlaws then

6:15 pm

evanonut

i just got a medical bill. someone screwed up somewhere cause i'm not supposed to get any.

6:15 pm

renfield

not very often.... 8)

6:16 pm

scatty

i've got relations in canada somewhere, will have to ask mt dad where they are--- distant cousins

6:16 pm

renfield

it costs a gazillion US dollars to have medical care and to die!!!!

6:17 pm

scatty

i'd better not die then, well not for another half a century at any rate

6:18 pm

renfield

LOL scatty!!!

6:24 pm

pbr

any help for the he5?

6:25 pm

renfield

how about when you lift semething - or if a pirate you say he*** to, or if you're sick you hurl and get the dry he***s

6:26 pm

pbr

greetings renfield and thx, |have 43 only a few more to go

6:27 pm

scatty

i;m off to bed shattered, night everyone

6:27 pm

renfield

ok pbr - i should be around - i have no particular place to go...just watchng old movies

6:27 pm

renfield

scatty - why are you shattered????

6:29 pm

scatty

didn't sleep well last night and had to cook today, christmas just takes it out of me ,plus we are up early 2morrow

6:30 pm

renfield

ok - well sleep well and enjoy yourself - i'm sure you're efforts are greatly appreciated!!!

6:41 pm

pbr

\ok..i'm a little stumped -- i need the last li4/4, li6 and one of the sp5 ( have the ei one) any ideas?

6:44 pm

renfield

li 4 = i talk w/ a slight li**
li 6 = what the police put the perps to a crime in for idntification
sp - yiddish - sp + 2nd vowel + **l (sick - last l)

6:45 pm

Babs1

pbr...both sp 5 are the same except for the ending consonant..

6:45 pm

renfield

hi babs1!!!

6:47 pm

Babs1

hi ren...been quietly working away...I live in Texas too...What part are you in? Haven't ever gotten used to the vastness of the state...

6:48 pm

renfield

originally from west texas and live outside of houston now..

6:50 pm

renfield

how about you babs1?

6:52 pm

pbr

renfield - thks for the clues...I still have one of the li4/4 left --it is one of the ones near the end of the li list -- (I have the li5 you gave me a clue to). I keep trying combinations and can't get it....

6:52 pm

Babs1

I'm in Austin...been here about 10 years...originally from California...still miss the weather and beauty of California! ;(

6:53 pm

renfield

pbr - do you have the li -italian cirrency?

6:54 pm

renfield

babs1 - i remember now that you were in austin. which part of ca? northern?

6:54 pm

Babs1

missing the first li 4/5 here...

6:54 pm

renfield

er... i mean currency

6:54 pm

pbr

renfield -- I do now -- thanks. I'm on holiday in UK -- quite a bit far away from Wisconsin! Jet lag isn't too bad today

6:55 pm

renfield

li 4 - like li** erikson the viking (clue harp gave me earlier)

6:55 pm

Babs1

I grew up in Southern CA....went to UCLA and UCSB and then lived in the bay area. Austin is a fun city, but I still miss California!

6:55 pm

renfield

are you visiting family pbr?

6:57 pm

pbr

no, good friends - this is my first trip to England. Tomorrow or rather today is boxing day, and I guess we have more to celebrate.

6:57 pm

Babs1

fun pbr to be out of country for holidays? where are you in the UK...we got to Ireland for the first time this summer and loved it!

6:57 pm

renfield

ca is beautiful -
we call austin's hills and lake area g-d's country....

6:58 pm

pbr

I am in the suburbs of London -- later in the week we will travel by 'tube' to the city.

7:01 pm

Babs1

Thanks, Ren...helping me to remember and appreciate...we live about 30 minutes west of the city...so nice because it's backed to wilderness and hiking, but long trips to get errands done, etc.

7:03 pm

renfield

i would like to move to the austin or dallas/ ft worth area if i stay in tx - if not, it'll be long island ny.

7:04 pm

Babs1

why NY? are you planning on moving soon?

7:06 pm

renfield

family in ny - no i can't move right now- my parent's are disabled and i can't leave them - and they will not move. 8)

7:06 pm

Babs1

yay! just finished...I kind of enjoy the short puzzles since their doable without spending hours! I'm amazed at how quick so many babblers are and how persistent as well!

7:07 pm

Babs1

ahh..well are you parents willing to move to Austin?

7:08 pm

Babs1

watching recording of Cold Play on Austin City Limits...haven't really llistend to them before...

7:09 pm

renfield

i agree w/ you babs1 - most of the people are very quick and very smart - i can't keep my attention on anything for that long - so i go in and out of it
my parents will not move anywhere!!!!

7:11 pm

Babs1

oh..I see. I guess you are where you are then! Ren..do you use any tools when working the puzzles?

7:11 pm

renfield

have you ever been to a live austin city limits

7:13 pm

Babs1

no, haven't been to ACL, but I'm sure it would be fun. Last year my husband won tickets to see the rehearsal of Saturday Night Live..that was really great! Amazing what they manage to pull off each week!

7:16 pm

renfield

most of the clues the others have posted and i have a list of words i use from the enable dictionary - i think some refer to a a2z web site and jera mentioned something about a word web site - i'll see if i can find it for you.

7:17 pm

Babs1

I have used the a2zwordfinder and morewords

7:19 pm

Babs1

Ren, are you celebrating Hanukah tonight?

7:22 pm

Babs1

Cold Play just did tribute to Johnny Cash and now are playing Ring of Fire...Did you see Walk the Line? I loved it!

7:22 pm

renfield

channukah starts at sundown on 12/26/05 this year

7:23 pm

Babs1

oh...I thought it was tonight...I grew up Jewish and have moved a way a bit over the years..

7:25 pm

renfield

no babs1 - i haven't been imside a movie theater since i use to go to midnight rocky horror - my husband doens't care for johnny cash so if i see it it will be on dvd or one of the movie channels.,,

7:28 pm

renfield

ok - well slap my face - we plan on family tomorrow - put i see that my neighbors have their candle lit.... things get a little hectic around here..... one year i started pass over a few day early - looked at the wrong calendar...

7:33 pm

Babs1

It is confusing sometimes with the hoidays falling on different days in the conventional calendar! oh well, at least you get to celebrate!

7:33 pm

renfield

i go to temple when i can.... since mez left the temple we have moved more away from our holidays....there's so much to do in the family business and it seems everyone wants a piece of us... we hibernate and turn off our telephones...

7:34 pm

Babs1

Is your husband a main rabbi for a congregation or works in some othe capacity? Reform, conservative..?

7:34 pm

renfield

will you be doing anything? at least some latkes?

7:35 pm

Babs1

Well...I offered to make latkes for my daughter...unfortunately it's one of the few foods she's not crazy about...she's requested Haroses instead....

7:38 pm

renfield

we were at a small conservative temple - he broke both of his legs in an accident - and we decided there was more to life than having our life reviewed by the world... there's still a little to much rebellion in me to have people tell me what to do....

7:38 pm

Griffums

Hi there -

7:39 pm

renfield

hey griffs - hows your day?
what receipe do you use babs1?

7:40 pm

Babs1

hi, griffums! Wow ren...I trust he reovered well!

7:40 pm

Griffums

It's been fine. Nice time with friends earlier, took a nap with Hunter. Decided to see whether the grid was doable - glad it's short today.

7:41 pm

Babs1

recipe? hmm...probably just a little of this and that...apples, nuts, raisins, wine...not sure if I feel like doing it though. Probably glance at an old Jewish cookbook for starters.

7:41 pm

renfield

not completely - he had to have a tendon graft and he cannot walk very far.

7:42 pm

renfield

it's short grif!!

7:42 pm

Babs1

wow ren! So sorry to hear that. was it a car accident? I was in a bad one a couple of years ago, and my body has never felt the same!

7:43 pm

renfield

i like haroset anytime fo the year - i make enough to share -

7:44 pm

Babs1

Interesting comments about the temple life..I always wondered about the pressures of being a rabbi!

7:46 pm

renfield

it was a freak accident at home. he was walking and tripped over some tree roots and layed in the back year for over 8 hours (until i came home)..

7:48 pm

Griffums

god, ren, that's so horrible. :((( I know two people who have taken falls from high places (both landed on their feet), and it's been devastating to their whole lives. I'm so sorry you both have gone through this.

7:48 pm

Babs1

ow!!!!!!!! What an ordeal! So sorry!

7:51 pm

renfield

thanks grif....it made us rethink our lives... we do very well and are now really quite happy...mez doesnt drive - and now rides a bicycle to do his errands... he's writing a book.... and we laugh now - together.... 8) i work outside the home and he has teken on the house and all that goes w/ it....

7:54 pm

renfield

smile - this is one of those good ending stories - i hate to do house work and love business - it you have ever seen benny and joon - i'm sam...mez is like joon when it comes to noise and confusion...the accident has effected his ability to deal w. the public.... so we have fun!!!

7:56 pm

Babs1

Ren..Sounds like you and mez have made a great adjustment! What kind of business is the family one? I hope you enjoy it!

8:02 pm

renfield

we are very happy - sometime's we have to pinch ourselves to make sure it's all real!!!

8:08 pm

renfield

thanks babs1 & grifs - that felt good!!!!

8:08 pm

Griffums

:)

8:12 pm

renfield

ok - all i have left are green godstoppers and i don't like green gobstoppers - time to make a run to the 24/7 rx store 8)

8:12 pm

lalobstah

any clue for the li/6?

8:13 pm

renfield

police use li 6 so victims can identify perps

8:13 pm

lalobstah

oh geez. thank you!

8:14 pm

Griffums

that's it - I'm done...

8:18 pm

lalobstah

i need help with one of the last 2 li/4/4
i have the one that is like part of a camera.
it's my last word.

anyone?

8:20 pm

Griffums

duh, tried to type my clue in the word box
lobstah, the 2nd syll rhymes with the 1st

8:22 pm

lalobstah

the second syll?

i don't know what that means. i don't think it's syllable, it's only 4 letters. i don't know what it would rhyme with. sorry.

8:24 pm

Griffums

The first syllable of the word is LI.
The second syllable is nearly identical.

8:25 pm

Griffums

(it's the only other consonant you can connect it to)

8:25 pm

lalobstah

thanks, got it. i appreciate your patience. i guess there are 2 syll.

thanks again. happy holidays!

8:26 pm

Griffums

yw!

8:26 pm

Griffums

And with that I am outta here... back at the witching hour maybe!

8:32 pm

tamara27

Ok, I beg of you... Any help?
on PV- I have
4/5-4/6 -4/8
and on the HE
4/5 4/5 4/8 5/18 6/30 4/6 4/5 5/18 6/30 7/44

8:43 pm

emtmia

ON HE YOU CAN HE*** HO ON A PIRATE SHIP, GO TO HE**** OR HELL, AND PLURAL OF IT. IF THERE ISN'T A COLD WAVE THERE CAN BE A HE** WAVE

8:45 pm

emtmia

TO PUT MORE ON YOUR PLATE A (AS IN HE** IT WITH MASHED POTATOES)

8:45 pm

emtmia

OR IS IT POTATOS?

8:47 pm

tamara27

Thank you...I have those I think I am missing an ha -4/5 I've got the really dislike someone...but the last one is evading me

8:48 pm

tamara27

plural gets an e

9:13 pm

corih

I'm just stuck at 36 words.

9:13 pm

GreyWoulf

Happy Holidays to any who are here tonight!

Just checking in to see if any of my fellow Babblers need anything --- clues, a shoulder to cry on, someome to tell jokes to, whatever ;)

9:15 pm

corih

pa 4/6 ??

9:15 pm

tamara27

Corih, go back through the babble, there are some marvelous hints.

Finished!

9:15 pm

tamara27

a route you might take?

9:17 pm

tamara27

Greywoulf, your hints from last night were great.

9:17 pm

corih

thanks tamara27, it was staring right at me

9:18 pm

GreyWoulf

Thanks tamara :)

9:19 pm

tamara27

I love games with pen and paper and a friend told me about here addiction to babble. This was my first. *sniff* and they were gentle with me to boot.

9:21 pm

GreyWoulf

Welcome to the fold, tamara --- it only gets better/worse from her (the addiction gets worse, the friendships get better ;D )

9:22 pm

tamara27

That is all I need, another game addiction. Well at least I am safe at home!

9:23 pm

GreyWoulf

LOL, tamara

corih -- how are you doing?

9:41 pm

tamara27

I am outtahere! have a good night everyone!

9:41 pm

mrpresident

OK, does any one need fireworks! ??

9:41 pm

emtmia

OH, HELP, I THROW IN THE TOWEL....NEED SN5/12..

9:42 pm

RubyBlues

merry christmas all...... im stuck on the av

9:42 pm

emtmia

WHOO HOO, GOT THE SN 5/12....

9:43 pm

emtmia

HA 6/30 WITHOUT THE H

9:43 pm

GreyWoulf

Ruby -- where you bake cakes, just change the o to an a

9:44 pm

GreyWoulf

emt -- why are you shouting?

9:45 pm

GreyWoulf

mrp -- how are you doing today? Didn't get a chance to chat with you earlier

9:46 pm

RubyBlues

thanks grey

9:48 pm

GreyWoulf

yw, Ruby -- how far along are you tonight?

9:49 pm

RubyBlues

44....sheesh...still trying

9:51 pm

GreyWoulf

You only have 9 to go :)

I'm here, so you know you'll finish ;)

9:52 pm

hurshy

hey folks - long time no chat!

9:53 pm

GreyWoulf

hurshy!!! -- how you doin'?
(*HOLIDAY HUG*)

9:54 pm

hurshy

((GW)) i'm doing pretty good thanks, how about you?

9:58 pm

GreyWoulf

not too bad -- made mega hit with my daughter this AM -- she LOVES the pup tent that Santa brought her this year -- she moved her Winnie the Pooh futon couch inside first thing! :D

9:59 pm

hurshy

:D sounds good :D

10:00 pm

mrpresident

Grey... sorry, had to get the FIL a glass of whine... oh, I mean wine

10:01 pm

GreyWoulf

She also loved all the books she got!

Fox in Socks
Green Eggs & Ham
Tikki Tikki Tembo
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Are You my Mother?

She did pretty darn good for my lack of funds this year :)

10:02 pm

Smeltzdog

Allo/

10:03 pm

mrpresident

I am doing great!

At the beach, lovely weather, good food, boxing day bliss out!!

10:03 pm

hurshy

smeltzie!!!!! haven't seen you in ages!!!!!

10:03 pm

RubyBlues

hey grey can you help me with one sp? i have the one thats the whole sp...

10:04 pm

GreyWoulf

mrp -- no prob

Smeltz!!!!! *dashes over to give a BIG Holiday Hug*
- we've been missing you!!

and on that note I will be back in a few -- Kirsten is exhausted and I need to rub her back so she can get to sleep :)

10:04 pm

Smeltzdog

hursh?...GW...

10:04 pm

GreyWoulf

Ruby -- change the last consonant

10:05 pm

Smeltzdog

things have been crazy. tonight is the only time I'll be on until the new year starts.

10:05 pm

RubyBlues

ty

10:11 pm

hurshy

wow, i can't believe i got that sn on the first guess!

10:13 pm

hurshy

done. glad they did a short one for christmas. :)

10:15 pm

hurshy

did you finish smeltz?

10:17 pm

RubyBlues

im still missing a ne4/5.....grrrrrr

10:17 pm

hurshy

ne 4/5 is a word to do with tides. but also, just change the final consonant of the ne 4/4

10:18 pm

GreyWoulf

I'm back -- Ruby - ne4/5 is a type of tide -- drop the s of the sn5

Smeltz -- is everything alright?

10:18 pm

Smeltzdog

hursh...didn't really even get started. I just stopped in to say hello.

The last time I did GW was gone...this time he left when I got here...I'm seeing a trend.

10:19 pm

hurshy

well i'm glad you stopped in, i have missed you!

10:19 pm

Smeltzdog

oh yeah, merry Christmas

10:19 pm

hurshy

and a very merry christmas to you!

10:19 pm

RubyBlues

ty ty ty 47 words

10:20 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz -- I'm here now, what's up?

10:20 pm

Smeltzdog

can someone tell me what corih's pic is?

10:21 pm

Smeltzdog

it was a good weekend. I'm not a big fan of gifts but my wifey is... I have to work on that.

10:21 pm

RubyBlues

49......

10:21 pm

hurshy

i don't KNOW, but it looks like a bit of a page from a dictionary to me

10:21 pm

Smeltzdog

GW - How's your wife doing?

10:23 pm

Smeltzdog

CORIH - what's your icon?

10:23 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz -- she's doing pretty good -- the baby is due to be delivered by scheduled c-section on Feb 3rd --- so right now she is very tired all the time and unfortunately has some sciatica going on, but otherwise is healthy and happy :)

10:24 pm

RubyBlues

grey thats so wonderful.....a new baby!

10:24 pm

RubyBlues

ok grey how about the uv?

10:25 pm

Smeltzdog

GW - what does your daughter think about being a big sister?

10:25 pm

GreyWoulf

Thanks Ruby -- it's a boy and we are naming him Sebastian

10:25 pm

hurshy

uv4 - add two vowels

10:26 pm

GreyWoulf

uv4/8 -- a part of the eye ends in two vowels

10:26 pm

JBsAnno

Grey! Smeltz!
Look what I found! (icon)
Got started early for tomorrow's theme.
{{{{HUGS}}}}}

10:26 pm

RubyBlues

thats a great name....very strong.....i have a son, although hes older....names noah, another strong name

10:27 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz -- she doesn't comprehend what being a big sister means -- she's excited becasue we are, but she has no clue that she will have to share us from now on -- after all she is only 2 and 4 months :)

10:27 pm

Smeltzdog

What's tomorrow's theme?

10:27 pm

JBsAnno

Congrats, GW, on the anticipated arrival! I work with OB/GYN doctors, so I kinda know what you're going through from a medical perspective (kinda being the operative word)

10:28 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz -- tomorrows theme is the only non seasonal theme until Babbler returns -- Badgers

10:28 pm

JBsAnno

Badgers

10:29 pm

GreyWoulf

The theme is for my daughter cos she loves the Badgers flash animation at Ebaums world :)

10:29 pm

JBsAnno

I finished the grid earlier today, so just stopped in before beddybye...I'm off ALL WEEK!

10:30 pm

GreyWoulf

Lucky you, JB -- I have tomorrow off and then I will be working straight through new years -- 6 days in a row! :(

10:30 pm

JBsAnno

Yuck, GW, not a good way to start 2006, huh?

10:31 pm

GreyWoulf

So Smeltz -- are things crazy due to holidays, or something worse?

10:31 pm

Smeltzdog

How about white tigers?

Last year my mom thought she had gotten me the best gift of the 27 years of my life so far. she had gotten me a plastic mold of two white tigers heads.

unfortunately, I have never...ever liked or even mentioned white tigers. I do like penguins but...not the same.

has anyone else ever gotten a gift and have no idea why they got it?

10:31 pm

GreyWoulf

JB = there are many worse ways to start out the new year

10:33 pm

moonbug68

hello.... could anybody help me w/ pe 5/12... the second one

10:34 pm

Smeltzdog

GW - I work with middle school kids and i don't usually stop from the end of october until christmas break starts. i am in charge of a ski trip this tuesday and wednesday and my wife is in a wedding 10 hours away on new years eve so we are leaving right when we get back from the ski trip.

I need a break

10:34 pm

GreyWoulf

moonbug -- male reproductive organ

10:35 pm

moonbug68

well, i once got a pair of socks from my boyfriend :D

10:35 pm

moonbug68

thanks GreyWoulf

10:37 pm

JBsAnno

Smeltz, take a deep breath....in......out.
There.
What helps me in really stressful times is to think of the time when [enter stressful event here] will be over, and what I can do to get me to that point as evenly as possible.

10:37 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz -- Oh wow! that is a hectic schedule -- I wish I could truly do something to help you out -- how many are going on the ski trip and where?

moonbug - yw

10:38 pm

RubyBlues

oh im tired......im missing 2.....one is an li and the other is p something ....i lost track on my list

10:39 pm

Smeltzdog

well, I am taking 24 middle school students but the total trip I'm in charge of is 176 middle schoolers!

10:39 pm

JBsAnno

Hey RubyBlues - deep breath, in, out, you know!
What do you need?

10:41 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz - have you done the in charge thing before for this trip?

10:41 pm

RubyBlues

thanks jb...in and out....i need an li and a pe one is 4 letter and one is a 5 letter i think the pe is the 4

10:41 pm

JBsAnno

Smeltz, I'm glad I ran into you on the log tonight. May I suggest a really good pair of earmuffs (that can disguise a good set of earplugs) and a very large sippy cup that can disguise a good drink?

10:42 pm

RubyBlues

nope pe is the 5

10:42 pm

Smeltzdog

i was in charge last year but I only had 5 of my students. I have to run the show and hang out with my kids (students) too.

10:44 pm

GreyWoulf

Ruby --
pe5/12 - plural of the pe4/5 (pe + opp of out)
pe5/12 - male reproductive organ

10:44 pm

JBsAnno

Ruby, there are 3 pe4's
one you burn in a fireplace instead of wood or coal;
one you write with (plural);
and one is like pain, only with one differing vowel.
Helps?

10:45 pm

JBsAnno

Ok (wow, GW, you're fast!) Ruby
7 li4's, what do you have so far?

10:45 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz -- take heart from the fact that you have done this successfully before --- that gives you a leg up on someone who hasn't --- now, next question -- how well do you like the kids you will have to spend time with?

10:45 pm

RubyBlues

i needed an s ty ty ty

10:46 pm

Smeltzdog

their good kids. i have a tendency to draw the most obnoxious kids...24 of them...

10:47 pm

JBsAnno

Smeltz, (and GW, for your week), just remember 4 words: This Too Shall Pass

10:48 pm

GreyWoulf

Ruby -- the li's breakdown to

li4/7
li4/4 x4
li4/5 x2

which one are you missing?

10:49 pm

RubyBlues

so far JB I have straight, it. money, erickson dude, camera, needing a loan and speech impediment

10:49 pm

Smeltzdog

don't get me wrong...this is my job, i wouldn't ask for anything else...it may be hard and strenuous but i love it.

10:49 pm

RubyBlues

am i missing one?

10:51 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz --- We all need to vent when under stress, even self induced stress--- Especially self induced stress-- that's why I am here for you whenever you need me :)

10:52 pm

JBsAnno

ruby, how about "in li++ of", like replacing one thing with another? (ends in 2 vowels)

10:53 pm

RubyBlues

ty ty ty......i finally finished....my day is complete....that was exactly the word i needed

10:54 pm

GreyWoulf

And Smeltz -- you are a braver man than I -- I don't think I would be able to do your job --- I stress too easily when other people are involved :)

10:54 pm

JBsAnno

Smeltzi, it's always the "helping people" jobs that are the most stressful (and not very well rewarded monetarily wise), but often those types of jobs are the most satisfying.
(cue the music from "It's a Wonderful Life)

10:55 pm

JBsAnno

YAY!!!!!! RubyBlues! Whoo hoo!

10:55 pm

RubyBlues

that is so true i am a social worker on a psyche unit....some days its exhausting but always fufilling

10:55 pm

RubyBlues

wooohoooo ty ty ty grey and jb

10:56 pm

GreyWoulf

(*Happy Hug of Finishing for Ruby*)

10:56 pm

JBsAnno

Ruby, I hear you - my husband is a psych resident in his last year of training (unless he gets a fellowship). It's mentally and emotionally exhausting for him at times.

10:59 pm

RubyBlues

the worse part is that there are so few services for these folks....cool for your hubby.....many of my best friends are psychiatrists and thanks for the hug grey

11:00 pm

JBsAnno

YW, Ruby, and Happy Holidays!
Gotta go to bed, folks, so I'll see you all later.
Best wishes for your trip, SmeltzDog, and that you recover quickly!
Happy Badger day for your daughter, GW!
'Nite, all! {{hughs}}

11:00 pm

GreyWoulf

G'Nite JB - thanks

(*Hug*)

11:01 pm

RubyBlues

bed for me too all... merry christmas

11:11 pm

GreyWoulf

Smeltz -- you still here?

11:12 pm

GreyWoulf

had to step away to ambush my neighbors and wish them a happy holidays -- haven't been able to get together with them in a couple of weeks :)

11:29 pm

moonbug68

could anybody help me w/ li 6/24

11:30 pm

GreyWoulf

Sure thing, moonbug! Been wondering if anyone was still here :)

li6/24 -- li4/4 + opp of down

11:31 pm

moonbug68

thank you GreyWoulfk i missed silly ones

11:32 pm

GreyWoulf

That's usually how it works, moonbug -- we get so into looking for the oddballs that the mundane just slip past the radar :D

11:34 pm

moonbug68

well thanks to u i finished!
weeeeeeeeeeeeee

11:35 pm

moonbug68

are we the last ones on this?

11:36 pm

GreyWoulf

YaaaaaaY!!

(*Happy Hug of Finishing*)

So was today your celebratory day for the season?

11:36 pm

GreyWoulf

Seems that way doesn't it?

11:37 pm

moonbug68

yeah.. no not really, i dont really celebrate christamas...
and then my husband is in iraq... so it wasnt that great

11:39 pm

moonbug68

was it for u?

11:39 pm

GreyWoulf

you mentioned that the other day, didn't you? -- about the hubby I mean --- sorry I forgot

have you heard from him recently?

11:40 pm

moonbug68

no, that wasn't me... i dont really say much

11:41 pm

moonbug68

actually he is suppose to call today
he said, any minute now

11:42 pm

GreyWoulf

Oh -- sorry about the mistake then

Being Wiccan I don't celebrate Xmas per se, but since it is only a few days off from the solstice, it makes it simpler for the non Wiccan family that does observe the day

11:42 pm

GreyWoulf

What branch of the military?

11:43 pm

moonbug68

army... op.. there he is
thanks for the help... talk to u later :D bye... and im wiccan tooo

11:44 pm

mrpresident

moonbug gets *~*~*~FIREWORKS!~*~*~*

11:44 pm

GreyWoulf

Go enjoy your time!!

See you soon

(*Hug*)

11:45 pm

GreyWoulf

Hi again, mrp -- looks like it's just you and me active right now

11:45 pm

mrpresident

Where is everyone... on the juice for xmas no doubt

11:47 pm

GreyWoulf

I'm guessing that it is Xmas interference -- but it could also be that it is Sunday as well --- many have to work tomorrow -- not me though :)

11:49 pm

mrpresident

me either... but tomorrow is a christian holiday for many, so alot of people won't be working

11:49 pm

Blaze

Here I am hello to all just waiting for the grid to flip.

11:50 pm

harpjane

Greetings, I'm here for the flip.

11:50 pm

GreyWoulf

I've lost track again, mrp -- what day and time is it for you right now == for me it is 12:49 AM dec26

11:50 pm

mrpresident

hi Blaze!!

11:51 pm

mrpresident

hi Jane!!

11:51 pm

Blaze

Hello MRP.....it is 9:50 Dec. 25th here

11:51 pm

GreyWoulf

Oh darn -- I still have to go icon shopping for my own theme day!!

Hi Blaze and Harpjane!!

11:51 pm

mrpresident

grey... it is 4.50pm 26th Dec... boxing day holiday...

11:53 pm

mrpresident

grey, can you give me a http for a good icon place please?

11:54 pm

GreyWoulf

What is the significance of Boxing Day? We don't have it here in the US --- I have always been told that it is the day everything gets put away

As for icon shopping I just use Google images :)

11:55 pm

JoJoFunLvg

GW, this is JoJo, not doing well tonite. Had some problems going out to our sons, but still alive.

11:55 pm

Blaze

I seem to recall that it is an English or British tradition... any one know the real story ??

11:55 pm

mrpresident

Boxing day is the day that the cricket is on TV all day... (and the presents are put away)

11:56 pm

Blaze

JoJo hope all is well.... MRP I use google images...

11:57 pm

mrpresident

There seems to be two theories on the origin of Boxing Day and why it is celebrated. The first is that centuries ago, on the day after Christmas, members of the merchant class would give boxes containing food and fruit, clothing, and/or money to trades people and servants. The gifts were an expression of gratitude much like when people receive bonuses, from their employer, for a job well done, today. These gifts, given in boxes, gave the holiday it's name, "Boxing Day".

The second thought is that Boxing Day comes from the tradition of opening the alms boxes placed in churches over the Christmas season. The contents thereof which were distributed amongst the poor, by the clergy, the day after Christmas.

11:58 pm

GreyWoulf

There --- it helps when you know what image you are hoping to find ;) narrows the search considerably :D

11:58 pm

mrpresident

Today, Boxing Day is spent with family and friends with lots of food and sharing of friendship and love. Government buildings and small businesses are closed but the malls are open and filled with people exchanging gifts or buying reduced priced Christmas gifts, cards, and decorations.

To keep the tradition of Boxing Day alive, many businesses, organizations, and families donate their time, services, and money to aid Food Banks and provide gifts for the poor, or they may choose to help an individual family that is in need.

11:58 pm

JoJoFunLvg

Blaze: Thx for caring. We are fine, just a lot of jittery moments. Things are good....

11:59 pm

Blaze

MRP you are a font of knowledge... I do believe that is the history of Boxing day...

12:00 am

GreyWoulf

Thanks mrp!

JoJo -- happy to hear that you are OK
(*Hug*) -- sounds like you could use one :)

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