Are you ready for the big day yet?

Doreen · 12-22-2009, 09:24 PM

No.... I totally am not, LOL... since I got this new computer, I have been sitting here playing with it, just like a kid with a new toy. I am trying to figure out this new photo shop. I was able to do the basics with my old one, but now this has more to learn. I like to sit and read instructions before I approach something new. This doesn't even come with a manual anymore. It is all on a disc. I like the old fashioned way with a book in front of me, LOL.... Dh did print out the manual for me. It is about 5 inches thick, LOL. Since I don't know the exact term of what I am looking for, I can't find the instructions, LOL. IT is like looking a word up in the dictionary, I mean the old fashioned actual book... and not knowing how to spell the word... not too easy to find a word if you don't know how to spell it in the first place, LOL.

I still need to bake, wrap all my presents, clean the house... all by tomorrow, LOL.... plus start prepping for the foods for the next day. I blame DH for giving this to me before Christmas, LOL.

AussieGirl · 12-22-2009, 10:04 PM

Umm yes and no lol. Looks like I have to get to the shops AGAIN to get DD something to make everything "even" between the kids grr. But I did the floors this morning and I did the bathrooms and all the rest of the cleaning yesterday so the tops will just need a wipe down in the kids bathroom (how on earth do they manage to get so much toothpaste EVERYWHERE???) as I am typing Santa's cookies are in the oven baking (my 4 year old helped make them this year - macadamia and white chocolate yum, Santa and Mrs Claus' favourite lol) so I will just have to make a potato salad tomorrow and tidy after any mess the kids make between now and tomorrow - which is Christmas Eve over here.
On the photoshop problems Doreen do an internet search on "Photoshop video tutorials" - they are great!

Doreen · 12-22-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AussieGirl

On the photoshop problems Doreen do an internet search on "Photoshop video tutorials" - they are great!

Wow, you are doing pretty good!!!

On the photoshop topic.... I know I did look at a tutorial for something, but already forgot what.... there is just so much to see with everything new, LOL. I see me sitting here lots in my future, LOL.... not a good thing!!! LOL.

Dragon · 12-23-2009, 09:18 AM

Believe it or not I am ready! I got my last gift yesterday and all the presents are wrapped and hiding in the deep freeze in the basement (it's not on don't worry). MY wife and I told grandma's this year we won't be doing christmas at our house because we have the new baby so we kinda get off the hook a little easy this year.

I do have to constantly "adjust" the ornaments....lights.... garland... stand the tree back up... but this is an ongoing task

purplelori · 12-23-2009, 09:18 AM

Not even close. Hubby is planning on doing his shopping tomorrow (how Cliché’!) and I still have the house to clean and several things I'd like to make so I don't have to do them on the Big Day!
Big News! Our vet's office was having a special deal--if you spent $5 on puppy gifts you got your name in the drawing for a Holiday Stocking full of treats, toys, Frontline flea repellant, and lots of other goodies. I got a call yesterday--Wally won! So tonite we are making a trip to the vet's office to pick up his prize. No doubt there will be a photo opp!
Hope everyone has a Wonderful, Safe Holiday!

Ruby Red · 12-23-2009, 09:53 AM

Ermmm, still shopping, all the wrapping still to do, I was really organised [for me anyway!] but then the oven stopped working yesterday so I am having to re-think what to cook instead of the usual roast spuds [potatoes] and parsnips and carrots! At least the rings and the grill are still working - so it's not all doom and gloom. They can't fix the oven until the 29th though! ridiculous! Good job we don't have anyone coming over for dinner! imagine how bad that would be!

Dragon · 12-23-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby Red

Ermmm, still shopping, all the wrapping still to do, I was really organised [for me anyway!] but then the oven stopped working yesterday so I am having to re-think what to cook instead of the usual roast spuds [potatoes] and parsnips and carrots! At least the rings and the grill are still working - so it's not all doom and gloom. They can't fix the oven until the 29th though! ridiculous! Good job we don't have anyone coming over for dinner! imagine how bad that would be!

Hungry man makes a microwavable turkey dinner... It's actually not that bad!

Doreen · 12-23-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by purplelori

Not even close. Hubby is planning on doing his shopping tomorrow (how Cliché’!) and I still have the house to clean and several things I'd like to make so I don't have to do them on the Big Day!
Big News! Our vet's office was having a special deal--if you spent $5 on puppy gifts you got your name in the drawing for a Holiday Stocking full of treats, toys, Frontline flea repellant, and lots of other goodies. I got a call yesterday--Wally won! So tonite we are making a trip to the vet's office to pick up his prize. No doubt there will be a photo opp!
Hope everyone has a Wonderful, Safe Holiday!

Cool!!! don't forget to post a photo!!!

AussieGirl · 12-23-2009, 04:38 PM

Argh

Santa's coming TONIGHT! Few more hours before family arrives and before Ruby and the kids go feral with excitement - my brother whom we refer to as Ruby's boyfriend is staying so she will be beside herself.

Lucky Wally winning the prize

Doreen · 12-23-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby Red

Ermmm, still shopping, all the wrapping still to do, I was really organised [for me anyway!] but then the oven stopped working yesterday so I am having to re-think what to cook instead of the usual roast spuds [potatoes] and parsnips and carrots! At least the rings and the grill are still working - so it's not all doom and gloom. They can't fix the oven until the 29th though! ridiculous! Good job we don't have anyone coming over for dinner! imagine how bad that would be!

Oh man! I hate when things like that happen!!!