shosho from los angeles

oh goodness ... look I can take it over to a new page for you
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and Holiday greeting to you and your family with best wishes in the coming year. Thank you also for your thoughts and prayers with my Dad, He's in a skilled nursing center now - better but tired. Enjoy your day, Mary

love, love, loved your "i'll be home for Christmas" video. Merry Christmas!

Hi Shosho, wishing you a merry christmas and a happy new year. even if i don't post a lot on these pages still enjoy your comments and attitude. may this find you and yours in good health and the very best for the upcoming new year.

Just watched your youtube knowing your son is one of those who is overseas fighting. Bought home what Christmas must mean to you and all your family. Hope 2008 is a good year for you.

Sharon - a lot of the "old gang" that have been working on the float for years are BRUINS. Some of the people who come to work on the float - only come during decorating week. Some have moved away and come back almost every year (like me), others were vacationing here and had stopped by gave a hand and now make it an annual vacation stop.

This year is their 29th float. While I was a Charter Member (and still am a member), I didn't work on the first 2 floats. Came down on the 31st after being up in June Lake for Christmas and helped out at the Floatique. The following year and every year after, while I was working - I took off the week between Christmas & New Years - to work on the float. Since I moved up here, I have maybe had 4 Christmas (including this year) that I did not got down south and work on the Float. That means I have worked on 23 of 29 floats + 1 worked on in high school for the Lutheran Hour.

The first two day of decorating week (26th & 27th)are like homecoming or class reunions - a renewing of friendships. If I'm down there visiting mom (or when Dad was in the VA - my every other month trip down), I would attend any fundraiser they were having - Happy Hour, Dining Out, BBQ, etc.

Called down to Float Site, this evening during the party - wished them well.

Sharon: The grand kids may like to see the float. The best time to see it - is at judging. There are 3 judgings. At float site on the 30th at 1:50 PM & the 31st at 1:50 PM - the last judging is at 3 AM on Orange Grove Blvd on the 1st. They will definetly being running the animation on the 31st's judging. The float will be moved out on to the street, should be almost completely decorated and they will run the full animation for tht judging. On the 30th's judging, the float is still under the freeway & some of the animation may be ran. The kids will love it. The float is under the freeway overpass at the corner of Foothill Blvd & Hampton in La Cañada. There are tour guides to help people all day & most of the evening.

If you go over there, you may want to visit Descanso Gardens while in the area. There are lots of things to delight the kids. On Sundays they have a small train ride.

Thanks, Shosho, for the information on your Canon Powershot. I really appreciate your advice. Haven't made up my mind yet, but it looks like Canon is the most popular brand.

The Kingsingers do the Bumbblebee and some Beetle songs. Their is another group (swingersingers?) that use some of the x-king singers and four girls, that do the 1812 Overture, I'll post that next week.

Stopped by to wish you good cheer
Brought a little bubblie here
May your toast be great
For two thousand eight
May you have a very

Beautiful photos of your grandson Shosho. He looks as though butter wouldn't melt....yeah right!!!

Shosho I do not recall where I get all my little rituals from. Growing up the only ritual was staying up past 12 and watching the big ball.

I do not have any pine at the moment. Though my Christmas tree is artifical pine--oh and I have some pinesol--would those work? What is the purpose of the pine at the door?

You are more than welcome to come over for cabbage and black eyed peas which each of them have a new penny in each pot. Generally, I do not leave the house on New Years day, because I do not want to be going all year. New Years eve, sadly I am generally by myself. Hubby has tried a few times to stay up, but has yet to make it. Girlie-girl is a minor terror if she stays up past 8:30 and I have a strict policy "Never wake the girl."

I hope you have a wonderful New Year, and please share any more traditions you have.

PS--what is the alter for?

Have not left yet!

I love that picture of you and Brandon.

Hi Shosho! Came by to see your new pictures of Brandon. He is SO cute - love the shot of that ready-for-mischief face! I know you must love having him around. Stock up on lots of hugs while you can. Sure hope the coming year is a very good one for you & all your family.

Shosho and family!
Best wishes for 2008!

Shosho
wishing you and all the family a very happy and healthy 2008
NC is fully stocked and ready for a fun filled year
love your company anytime.

I've never claimed to be quick Shosho, but the main thing is that I've finally added my name to the list of true sudoku addicts!

for dropping by and leaving the wine and chocolates - rest assured I'll put them to good use (and I won't be having the liqueur-filled ones anywhere near a fire as it's currently around 33c (about 91-92f) outside.)

to you and your family, may all the days of 2008 bring nothing but joy.

Thank you dear friend for your wishes , i wish you too a very happy new year for you and your family

Hey Shosho, I'm curious...what are the foods symbolic of good luck, health and prosperity?

Hey Shosho, Thanx for the info. Thats a lot of food prep. Do you have all of them at the meal?

Shoshu, you make me laugh...

No one else commented at all. I am a great lover of watching people and their behavour. I am 40 next month and not enjoying the wrinkle stage. but all said - once I am past that and have learned to live with the aging process I know I am going to have so much fun. I remember going to seaworld and waiting in line with my friend for the train which circles the park. We saw a group of old ladies coming and I said to her, I bet these ladies wont line up but push straight in front of the 20 kiddies waiting patiently. True to my statement which still makes my friend laugh they did exactly that. Right up to the front, past the kids and onto the prime position of the train. This is one of my many, many observations. I cant wait to be old.... I just hope I am spritely... I know I will be a cunning bugger : )
Thanks, luv ya

I have big kids now-9th -12th graders. But thanks for the offer. I've been busy, busy, busy adjusting to the change. I'll try to post more often. Nice to hear from you.

Wanted to drop in and Thank you for you thoughts and prayers. Mary

The best laugh of the day.

Dear Shosho: Like you, I felt desertion pains, especially when I started the day and was the only person around - until Dorthea and Keith thankfully turned up. That morning on Google, I accidentally found a premature route through the site's archives. At first I wondered if GMo had nuked everybody from her cruising broomstick and that I was the only survivor in a decimated sudokuland. I have left a bottle of 'Anti-Desertion-Feeling Pills' (ADFP) on your table here; to be taken with the magnum of gin (GIN = Great Introduction to Nirvana), alongside it.

Shosho, thanks for your message on my page. the short answer to your question is yes, we all make some blocks and it is worked on by more than one mailed around the country and on occasion, the world! The long answer follows, if interested.

We quilt together by each making a certain number of the assigned blocks. One person selects the block and designs the quilt. this is usually the person who will put it together ( set the blocks). the person putting blocks together on the two lips quilt pictured asked me to do the design.

Blocks are mailed to the one to sew blocks together. if everyone did not send thier blocks for some reason, a call goes out for more blocks, till we have enough. There are a few of us semi retired quilters lucky enough to stay home and be able to help fill in for extras.

After the blocks are set, the quilt top is sent to whomever the quilter will be. Another couple people have already bought or sent money to buy the batting and the baccking, the 2 major expenses since noone had to buy MUCH of the fabric for thier blocks.

this person quilts the quilt, by hand or machine, thier choice, Then sends it on to another to do the binding. Yet another person has been making a label for it, and at some point the label and qult get together, and it is attached to quilt by person binding it.

THEN quilt is either given or mailed to the recipient. We are all always nervous when a quilt top or a quilt is in the mail, would be soo hard to replace it.

You saw the quilt draped over the bench? I both designed and set that one, then after it was completely finished, it came back to me, and i was able to present in person to this lady! that was soo fun. We live in same state and she works about 50 miles from me, so we havemet up for lunch a few times. It was such fun to be able to give her quilt in person.

Oh, the quilts are kept secret till presented, even more fun.

I do feel for the jackalope's relatives, but a feller hasta feed his own younguns, too- and you know a jackalope is fine eatin! Itfed the entire family fer two days.
As far as posing a sea turtle for pics goes, most of the photos I have are 'reality pics', taken by others as I go about my business of rehabbing the reptiles. This one
http://sudoku.com.au/PhotosBig.aspx?PID=2837&UID=9623&Go=C9-12-1991
shows Jonah's head, although he refused to put his chin up and smile for the photo. I expect Jonah to be released in April 2008, with no fanfare. Releases of educational specimens are different than are rehabs, the Florida Fish and Wildlife folks need to be assured the animal is acting normally on its first venture into wild waters. I expect Jonah to do just fine, as it is very hostile, trying to bite everything that moves- perfect attitude for a predator!

shosho, the turtles name is "Jonah" like the biblical fellow spit up by the whale, not Jonas like your student, sorry. The turtle Jonah was said to have been spit up by a baitfish into a fisherman's baitwell, that is how he got his name- he had supposedly been 'in the belly of the fish.' Seems a leap of faith to think a tiny fish could have ever swallowed a sea turtle, even a hatchling is over 2" in diameter. But it makes for a good story.
Also, Jonah must be let go in a quiet environment, with no fanfare like with our usual short-term patients. It is imperative that Fish and Wildlife agents are able to see the animal exhibiting instinctive hunting behavior, and he would not do that with a big crowd him down on the Atlantic Ocean beach. He will be released into Indian River Lagoon by a single member of our staff, with a boat containing a FWC folks nearby to assure the animal is behaving normally. After being in a tank being fed by people for his first 3 years of life, they must assure the animal is not habituated to humans. But like I said in the previous post, he is hostile and curious and bites everything in his reach, so I am sure he will do just fine. I will be sure and inform you about his release, most likely in spring of this year.

I am delighted that you are interested in learning the pipes. The best motivation is to gather with other pipers like a band and start taking lessons with them and you'll be marching right along playing Bonnie Dundee before you know it.
Be careful what you buy in selecting a practice chanter. Don't make your decision based solely on price. There is some poor equipment out there that want's to try to be what it isn't. Visit a highland supply shop either in person or on line. Visit with someone who belongs to a pipe band or even a pipe major. The best tutor books available are from the college of piping in Glasgow. Most good highland shops carry them. There are four volumes. But you still need someone to help you get started. You've got at least one in your cheering section now.

Hi Sharon. I popped in to say hello, but read the posts above. Are you seriously considering learning to be a piper? That's wonderful! I wish you good luck, as it is a difficult instrument to master.

Shosho

Happy 1st Birthday Brandon.

Lots of love to you and your family, especially Nanna Shosho.

Shosho, thank you.

I did not see your private message , but I did get a NEW type notice that I have a message on my page. Seems Gath gave us something new.

thanks for sending the message, I am off to read EASY for a bit.

Thanks Shosho for the choccies and wine - and I must be completely honest, I didn't take that photo. It was a random sent to me by my son, but I just love it and have it hanging in my classroom - it makes a humorous statement about the classification of living things (I teach Science). Cheers

Shosho, \
for your ongoing support. I'm usually the one to remind people to meditate! Ecie has started the long and painful path back to health. My other friend, Helen, with the dying husband is not so frightened about the future. Meanwhile i have spent the afternoon with my youngest grandchild which is excellent therapy for a heavy heart!
I have for a long time been conscious of the vast extent of suffering in this world, and also of its incredible beauty and of the great extent of kindness in the hearts of ordinary people. Maybe one day I will be wise enough to hold it all in my mind at the same time!

Sosho, I fly into San Fransisco next Wednesday. Maybe there is a chance to meet up. I will send you an email with details.

shosho, yes, I live in Northern California (100+ miles north of San Francisco), in the coast range, about 15 miles inland, in the Redwoods. It is an extremely different climate from that around Los Angeles.

What a fun Youtube. I hadn't heard of John Doan. Interesting instrument.

She says to keep adding recipes so go for it - I want your recipe too.
I am sure many will come along now that this is being done.

Hi, Shosho! I plan to update the book once a month, so add whatever recipes you want to the
Recipe page, and I'll find it!

Sharon,

You asked about Gath's using the term widget. Actually you can add any code written for myspace comments and add it to that area and use it. On mine, the snickering dog and the bluegrass music player are added my space code. Just go out and find the code for what you want to add and have fun. You can just keep adding code for multiple entrys also. If you want, I can leave some links to code sites, if need be, just let me know.