LCD and stand

We got two more wedding cards from Ohio today. Thanks.
We got up and moving early this morning.
We headed to Augusta's Walmart to get our LCD.
Our local store did not have the one we wanted.

We purchased the Vizio 26 inch LCD HDTV with tuner.
We also purchased a highboy television stand.
We used the money we had gotten for wedding and Christmas.
In the end we only paid $19.00 for the tv itself.

It is our first HDTV and we did much research.
We decided on the smaller screen ...
to aid in watching our VHS collection.
Christening video will be Alien Nation series!

Getting Serious Part 2

It was a beautiful day here in Maine today.
Temperatures reached up to 55 degrees.
I am basically homebound during winter weather.
But today with the pavement clean went out for a bit.

We both went to the bank to confirm changes.
They needed to see marriage certificate.
We picked out checks and requested ATM cards.
Also stopped by BMV to get forms to fill out.

Did some browsing at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
We had two gift certificates we need to use.
We have a good idea what we will be picking up.
Also need to get completion coupon for 10% off.

For the evening meal I unpacked our new Oneida.
I picked a simple, classic design called Emma.
Rue home church purchased a 4 place setting. BIG THANKS!
Mom and dad purchased 8 place setting with serving pieces.

Saturday HUMORE

HUMORE stands for HUMOR and MORE.
This will be our Saturday feature of the blog.
Saturdays we will post something HUMORE ...
H = Humor/Laughter
U = Unique/Interesting
M = Maine and New England
O = Odd or Fun Facts
R = Really Cool Links (more cool links)
E = Educational/Entertaining/Edifying
We expect some of the posts to be a combination...
Maybe Maine humor or something interesting about Maine.
We know there are family/friends from "away" that may visit.
This is also a way to get to know us even better by what amuses us.
Have created new category called "humore" so will be easy to find.

Update as of April 2008: renamed category to "Saturday"

Wedding Packages

We continue to get wedding packages. Thanks so much. With the $25 Amazon gift certificate we purchased and received 2 medium and 4 mini loaf pans. Thanks again Rue Home Group. Also (from them) received Oneida 24 piece flatware set, service for 4 in the Emma design. My parents also purchased for us a service for 8 which included some serving pieces. Thanks everyone. From Ann and Dawn (from Xenos office) we received a card and scrapbook album. They are both very lovely. Thanks ladies.

Leaving Comments

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And it requires a "word verification" so spammers beware!!!

Hopefully these are simple to follow instructions:
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2) leave actual message in text box
3) enter "word verification"
4) identify yourself ... (this may be the problem area)

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To get one click Create Google Account.

Christmas Food Gifts

Growing up parents loved getting handmade gifts.
I still enjoy giving gifts I have personally made.
I enjoy baking especially cookies and sweet bread.
I made 5 types of cookies and 2 types of the breads.
There was Cranberry Fruit Bread and Banana Bread

This year's cookie repertoire included the following:
Orange Oatmeal Chews (biggest) - rolled oats/orange juice
Spicy Crinkles (smallest) - rum flavor/coconut/allspice/cinnamon
Chocolate Shadows (darkest) - chocc chips/peppermint/peanut butter
Snickerdoodles (lightest) - cream of tartar/rolled in cinnamon
Macaroonies (chippy) - flaked coconut/chocolate chips

Christmas cards arrived

Got a Christmas card from my dad today. It also included a check for $50! Thanks dad!

(For those of you who don't know, I only reestablished contact with him a few days ago after at least 5 years! And it was probably at least 15 years before that time.)

Also got a Christmas card from my best man and his wife and a Christmas card from her Uncle Arthur & Aunt Barbara.

Christmas and Friends

This morning we worked on Christmas lists.
We needed to know how many cards to purchase.
And a list of people to receive handmade ornaments.

Randy recently moved 900 miles from his church family.
The lists mainly compromise of Randy's friends.
He wants to be sure to keep in contact.

This afternoon we logged onto Christian website we met at.
We have some really wonderful friends there as well.
They were happy to see us return to posting.

Wedding Day Facts

The wedding was at my parent's home where I grew up.
Due to weather we could not exchange vows in gazebo.

Wedding participants:
Randy the groom and Cathy the bride
The bride's parents, Ron and Connie
The bride's brother John and wife Sarah
Mike the best man - Randy's former boss from Ohio
Sherry the matron of honor - Cathy's cousin's wife
Florence, family friend and amateur photographer
Pastor Frank, wife Laura and adult daughter Pam
Randy and Cathy's friend JD also from Ohio

Gifts received at wedding:
Wedding photo scrapbook from Florence
Bed, Bath and Beyond gift certificate from Pam

Company times 2 by 2

Mid afternoon we heard that JD and Mike had arrived.
JD is the guy that helped Randy move here.
Mike is the best man and Randy's former boss.
After they had lunch they stopped by our apartment.

Randy went with them to my parents to see wedding site.
They then returned for dinner and visiting with us.
Dinner was pork loin roast, green beans and mashed potatoes.
Dessert was vitamin pie (coffee cake with fruit cocktail).

Later in the evening John and Sarah stopped in too.
They had made up a card with Nicholas, my old cat.
They used a program to put him in a tuxedo top.
They also gave us a generous monetary gift. THANKS!!!

Party Day

At noon we had a dinner party here at apartment.
It was Randy and I, my parents, Pastor Frank and adult daughter.
Pastor Frank will be officiating at our wedding.
After dinner the three of us talked some about the plans.
For dinner I made Tangy Meatloaf with corn and tater tots.
Mom made and brought biscuits and jello salad.

Later in the afternoon we had an online bridal shower.
Since Randy and I met online that was very fitting.
Our friends on that Christian board are special to us.
We are very humbled by all the attention and well wishes.
We thank God for Christian friends from around the world.
God Bless you all.

Driving Buddy

Randy will not be driving alone.
JD will be assisting in the loading and driving.
JD helped me pack up my house a year ago before I sold.

JD is a college buddy of mine who lives in Columbus.
Randy and I first started courting in January.
I sent JD to check Randy out at his church, Xenos.

I attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus.
I also connected Randy with my "Columbus mom and dad".
They all went out for dinner together and liked each other.

Wedding Photographer

My mother's best friend since childhood enjoys taking pictures.
She has taken photographs at both my brother's weddings.
She has acceptance an invitation to our wedding.
And she will be more than happy to take photos for us.

My mother is French. Grew up in a French community.
Her best friend, Florence, is a proud French Acadian chanteuse.