I'll be in......

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Originally Posted by judy

A spanking huh? I got those too. And nobody called Child Welfare either!

Gayle,

Those pictures you posted are great. That was a good idea. I hope you really enjoyed it. You should be home by now.

Waiting for the details. What did you buy?

I had a great time - ate New Mexican food every meal. MMMMMMM! I bought some Christmas gifts - jewelry for my friends - I LOVE buying jewelry!!! I bought myself an amber/turquoise necklace. I also helped a dear friend buy some jewelry to replace what she had stolen this summer. We had a great time looking for things that were similar to what she had before.

I was able to see some friends who I see only one a year or so, at these types of conferences. One of my friend's husband has developed a very serious chronic illness and she is in the caregiver role as I have been for the last 5 years. She and I were able to spend some time together and talk about some things. Her husband has lost his job and cannot work, so I have been helping her with some things such as social security and va benefits. It is so hard, and I am so glad to be able to help her some.

The weather was glorious in Albuquerque. It was sunny and warm each day. The trees were just beginning to turn and the colors were gorgeous!

I got home yesterday and I am glad to have one day home before going back to work tomorrow!