Monday, December 31, 2012

A Heartfelt THANK YOU!!

As we bid farewell to 2012  Cody and I  want to thank all of you for sharing your time with us.....we love you and wish you a Happy and Safe New Year!

Here are 2 photos of cards that Cody and I received during the Holidays (we received others via email that are displayed on the side of our blog) We THANK YOU!

The first photo shows one of our favorite cards from our friend Mario......

It was designed to be a
Christmas tree ornament
and we think it is sooo cool!

I have these proudly displayed on the closet door in my office where they will stay til the end of January! I LOVE THEM! THANK YOU!

Then, when this post was already written and the above photo had been taken, we received this adorable card from our friends at The Furries of Whisppy it is just too cute! THANK YOU!!




Cody and I have been blogging since October of 2009 and this is the first time since we began blogging that I am uncertain as to whether or not we will be blogging another year.

 I am not sure what 2013 is going to bring. There is change in the air, what that is going to translate to,  I don't know.

 Will Cody and I be blogging in January? Yes.

 February? Yes.

 March? Probably...

April? Remains to be seen....to quote my furiends at Avalon Cat Cartoon Blog

"Que Sera!!!!!!!!"

Whatever is on the horizon and whatever changes might have to take place, we will welcome them knowing that whatever is meant to be will be.

We're buckling up for what should be an interesting ride.....

WELCOME 2013.....
We're ready for ya!

Love, Caren and Cody




106 comments:

  1. What cute cards! Whatever 2013 brings for you guys, I hope it is something good. But I would miss you guys if you didn't blog anymore!

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  2. Well if you are here, we will see you. And if not, we'll probably see you on facebook!

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  3. OH! Changes!!! Change is good!
    Happy New Years!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  4. Happy New Year! And don't you even THINK about not blogging - I would miss you too much!

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    1. Sparkle you are a sweetie! THANK YOU! I am hoping that that isn't what happens but...if I have to get a job "outside" it probably is what will happen. xoxo

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  5. I'm ready for you too..Let's count down together !
    3....2....1 Happy New Year 2013

    May Every Single Day of Your New Year Glow With

    Pawsome Cheer,
    Excellent Healthy,
    &
    Happiness

    ❤ You always been loved by Me ❤
    xoxo

    Puddy Boy

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    1. Awwww Puddy!!!!!! You ALWAYS make me smile!! You always have! I wish the same for you!! And...you KNOW "you have ALWAYS been loved" by US!!
      xoxoxo

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  6. Caren & Cody
    Wishing you all......a rockin New Years' Eve & a happy start to the New Year tomorrow.
    Have a marvelous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  7. Happy, Happy New Year!
    We Hope For Your Fulfillment, Contentment, Peace And More A Brighter, Better New Year Than You've Ever Had Before!
    Purrs!

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    1. Let's add "prosperity" to that list :) THANK YOU!! We wish the same for you!

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  8. Happy New Year to you all too....I know what you mean about "who knows what the future will bring" but that's part of the excitement of the future - NOT knowing. Good/bad/ugly, we can handle it because we are all part of a BIG circle of friends. Caren you're one of the most active animal advocates I know - giving of your time and energy - keeping all of us aware of issues, events, comings and goings....great book reviews, product reviews, and most of all wonderful FRIENDSHIP! Sam and I will follow you wherever you may go.....whatever you may do. HAPPY NEW YEAR.......

    Love, Pam and Sam

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    1. Yes Pam and Sam that IS part of the excitement you are right. You flatter me seriously!!! That is much appreciated! No matter what I will ALWAYS be in your life! Aren't you just thrilled? lol!! ((((hugs)))) Much love and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Love, Caren & Cody

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  9. Oh gosh, that isn't nice to say things like that. So what is going on. Sure hope it will be some good changes. We sure will hope for a good year for all of you and that what ever the change is will be a good one or if it is a bad one, it won't happen. So we wish you a very Happy New Year. It will all work out. Just remember to be positive.

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    1. Marg you are so sweet (and silly!!) We love you and we thank you and wish you the HAPPIEST of New Years!! xoxo

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  10. Happy New Year to all of you! And I'm with Sparkle - you better not stop blogging! Your updates always brighten my day, and I'd miss them Iand you) like crazy!

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    1. Thank you Ingrid! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you too! You are also quite sweet!! Trust me, if that happens I will ALWAYS be in touch with you!! You can't get rid of me :)
      xoxoxo

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  11. Awwwwww beautiful Cody, Caren and Dakota!!! We wish you a most wonderful 2013! We hope this year bring you much joy and excitement and positive possibilities!! We know this year will be full of adventures for you all whatever you decide with the blog!! Being happy in whatever you all do is what matters! Take care
    x

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  12. Happy New Year! I hope 2013 is filled with only great health and happiness!


    Now about this not blogging part... what is that all about? How could you quit us? The bloggy world wouldn't ever be the same without Caren & Cody!

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    1. HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO! Praying that 2013 brings you all that you hope for and that it is MUCH better than 2012 was to you.
      Well...about the blogging...I may have to venture into the "real" world...we will see.
      xoxoxoxo

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  13. Happy New Year, Friends. ~xo~

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  14. Happy New Year Cody!
    Happy New Year Caren!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

    purrs

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  15. We wish you all a Happy New Year! We hope 2013 brings you many good things...and that you keep blogging!!

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    1. We wish ALL OF YOU a Happy, Happy New Year!!! We wish nothing but good for you as well! Thank you for your kind words!

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  16. Beautiful cards from beautiful friends!

    Hope all of you have a wonderful new year!

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  17. Great cards! Happy New Year, we hope it's healthy and brings you all the best!

    Oink oink,
    Katie and Coccolino the mini pig

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  18. A perch in everee pocket
    A salmon in everee sock
    Hope yur new yeerz eve
    Trooly doez rock
    A whitefish in everee wagon
    A bass in everee bowl
    Hope yur new yeerz day
    Trooly doez roll
    A herring N everee hammick
    A trout in everee tanx
    High pawz N headbonkz
    For yur friendship we due thanx

    We hope everee one haza pawsum
    awesum soooper grate happee healthee
    2013; may yur lives bee enriched with
    loves N thanx for putting up with all
    R burd non cents de live long yeer

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    1. That was the BEST!!! Happy Happy New Year to you our "fishy" friends!! xoxoxo

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  19. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2013!

    Your pal, Pip

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  20. Happy New Year and hope 2013 is good to you all.. Hugs GJ xx

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    1. Thank you so much GJ!! We hope the same for you! HAPPY NEW YEAR! xoxo

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  21. You best not go too far...I know where to find you! Dad said a penny for your thoughts...there is that music again!

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    1. Brian no matter what I will ALWAYS read your blog. That will NEVER change!! Tell Dad thanks for the laugh!!!!!! Pennies and Music!!!!!!!!!! Mom said she will NEVER forget that!! Much love to all of you!

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  22. Happy New Year to Caren, Cody and any other cats!

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    1. Thank you!! happy new year to you!!!!!!!!!! No other cats here, just Cody and Dakota (our Sheltie!)

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  23. Happy Mew Year from all of us at the Katnip Lounge!
    Whatever happens, happens...and look for the silver lining. Good and bad are opportunities to grow and learn.

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    1. Happy "Mew" YEAR to all of you!! Thank you for the many, many times you have made us roll on the floor with laughter! You are sooo right, wonderful advice! xoxo

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  24. We hope whatever change is a a great big GOOD one! Good Karma to you in 2013. Purrs from your friends at Colehauscats.com

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    1. Cole Cats I sure hope so too!!!! Thanks so much for the "good karma" it's greatly appreciated!!!!!!! xoxoxo HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  25. purrs for a joyous 2013 - no matter what it brings....

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  26. May 2013 be a wonderful year, and whatever happens, happens!

    PS/ Open up those red "balls" above the, uh, moose? reindeer? They are lanterns! :)

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    1. love your attitude!! I didn't know that! i have the card hanging...will check that out! xoxo

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  27. Did we miss something....? What is going on that you think you might not be blogging. We need you out there, So now our New Year's wish is that all your wishes come true, so you can do exactly what you want.

    We are sending you love.

    hugs, Max, Bugsy, Knuckles and HH

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    1. You are so cute! Well...we like to eat and if I don't start bringing some money in things are gonna fall apart FAST! You are a doll...THANK YOU...!!!! It means the world to me and I love ALL OF YOU!!
      xoxoxo
      HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR my dear friends!
      xoxo

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  28. Happy New year Caren and Cody,but we shall miss you if you stop,Mummy say she has an out side job but she still blogs and if its a full time job you can always do a post once a week or a couple of times a month,xx Speedy

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    1. Happy New Year Speedy!!!!!!! Thank you soooooo much! We will see. I am super anal and whatever I do I have to give a zillion percent but your idea is a good one and a definite possibility! As it is, I am thinking of cutting back and blogging just 3 days a week per blog as I originally intended to do. No matter what I will be cutting back. The 7 day a week thing (or 6 days per week) is too much! Love you! xoxoxo

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  29. Happy new year, enjoy 2013!

    Erika, Blair and crew

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  30. We understand. Bloggib=ng is our second full time job
    Snorts,
    Benny & Lily

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  31. Whatever life has in store, live each day to the fullest. No matter what, you have brought so much joy to many and have made the blogging world all the more special with your presence. Take care and have a wonderful New Year! Love from all of us at Zee & Zoey

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    1. Thanks so much Deb! Happy New Year!! Love from all of us too!

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  32. I'll miss you if you stop blogging. I seldom get time to leave comments, but I do read every blog you post! If you do stop blogging, I hope it's because whatever new thing you're doing is exciting and brings you lot of joy.

    Hope 2013 brings good things to your life. *hugs*

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    1. That is so sweet pumpkin and thank you!!! Nothing is going to happen right away (if at all I am hoping), if it does...it would be a gradual phase out....we will see!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Wishing you the best in 2013 and ALWAYS!!
      xoxo

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  33. We love you guys, and we sincerely hope you keep blogging, even if you do so on a less frequent basis! But we know that change happens, and we know you will always be our friends, no matter what. So at least there's that. :)

    Happy New Year, dear friends. Here's hoping it's filled with love, peace and happiness.

    Hugs!

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    1. We love you too and we deeply thank you! We hope so too!! You are right, I would never not come around so we will see.
      Happy Happy New Year and thank you for being such wonderful friends and thank you for all of the good that you do for so many!
      xoxo

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  34. We would miss you terribly but as long as you let us know how you are and it's because you are feeling well and doing big things we will be happy for you. We love you and want nothing but the very best for you always!!

    I think since we all survived the non-apocalypse 2013 should be awesome!

    Happy New Year to you and yours!!

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    1. Meg & Quill thank you!! We adore you and nothing is happening at this point...still deciding......and...I would ALWAYS still be in touch!! LOVE YOU AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  35. Whatever 2013 brings you, I wish you and yours much love and joy!

    I selfishly hope that you and Cody keep blogging, however...

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    1. thank you so much and I wish the same for you!! We hope so too! Not deciding anything quite yet. THANK YOU!!

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  36. Happy New Year to you all. We hope whatever is on the horizon for you in 2013 will be good. We sure would miss you if you no longer blog though. Sure hope it works out so you will still be a part of the blogging world. Life brings changes though and sometimes we just have to go a different way. We would understand but be sad if you leave us. Hugs and nose kisses

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    1. Maggie that is super kind of you. We don't quite know what we are going to do either. We hope to be around. Rest assured that no matter what we decide we will still be your friends and will still visit you!! We will NEVER leave your friendship! Love, Caren & Cody xoxoxo

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  37. Happy 2013, wonderful friends=wishing you all a New Year filled with great health and lots of fun!!!...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

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    1. Hi Jacqueline!! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!! We wish you all the HAPPIEST of New Years!!!!! xoxoxo

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  38. oH DEAR - now you have us wondering and it's a long wait. We certainly hope you'll be blogging as we'd certainly miss you. Happy New Year dear friends. he he - glad you enjoyed my card. I had won a prize of $50 credit to this site. So, we decided to go for it and order a card. Only after we ordered did we realize it required extra postage.

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    1. That is ok Mario! don't even worry, we don't even know what we are doing yet! Thanks so much for your kind words. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO!! That card was great but ugh! Sorry about the extra postage, THANK YOU for including us on your card list!
      xoxoxo

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  39. We hope 2013 brings you good things and great adventures. We love visiting your blog, but also know how time-consuming blogging is. Change can be a good thing.
    Whatever comes next, we wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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    1. Thanks so much cattywampus. We wish the same for you and a much happier year for you! We love visiting you as well! HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  40. Well Caren and Cody you know we love you and sure hope you continue blogging (we will definitely be blogging more soon!!) Anyway, we wish you a very Happy New Year!! :) xx

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    1. Thank you!! We hope so too!!! We wish you the HAPPIEST of New Years! Love, Cody and "Mom"

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  41. We'll be buckling up right along with you..Caren & Cody. There are changes in the wind for us, too..

    Happy New Year and may it be filled with blessings.

    Tom, Mom Julie & kitties

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    1. Father Tom I pray that those changes are GOOD changes and not ones that will be sad. We are popping over now to see if you have put "Follow by Email" on your blog!!!
      Sending you much love and best wishes for a BLESSED New Year as well!
      Love Caren and Cody

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  42. Hope all your changes are happy ones- wishing you health and all good things in 2013!
    xxoo
    Maggie, Tommie and Shelter-Cats

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    1. We most certainly hope so too! Thank you!!! We wish you nothing but the best in 2013!!! We are so happy to have met you this year!
      HAPPY NEW YEAR!
      Love, Caren & Cody

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  43. May 2013 be a year of happiness, peace and laughter for you and yours.

    cats of wildcat woods

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    1. Thanks so much! We have the "laughter" part down pat!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  44. TW feels the same way. She's hoping to get a real job working for someone who goes easier on her than I do. All I can say is: Have a Happy New Year! All the best in 2013.

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    1. lol CK we hear ya about "working for someone who goes easier on her than you do" We're awfully hard "bosses" aren't we? Hoping that TW and you have all that you could ever wish for in 2013!!

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  45. Hey Caren and Cody,

    What a fine collection of cards and pawsitive proof how much you two are adored. However, "Cody and I have been blogging since October of 2009" You two really should get some sleep :) Seriously, yes seriously, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar and myself, the mere human she allows to live with her, do hope you continue to share your thoughts within the wonderful blogging community.

    A peaceful and um pawsitive 2013.

    Gary and yes indeed, Penny xx :)

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    1. Gary and Penny, you have been a blessing to our lives in 2012. You are sweet to say "adored"..."tolerated" is more like it!! lol!!
      lol about getting sleep and funny you mentioned that because last year was one of my most sleep deprived years ever!!
      No matter what happens, you can rest assured that we will visit you in 2013! You can count on that!
      HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
      xoxo

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  46. Happy New Year!

    Thanks for coming to our New Year's Eve party!!

    The Florida Furkids

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    1. Thank you!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO!!! We had a blast at your party!

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  47. Dear Caren and Cody, we wish you the very best in 2013, may it bring you much prosperity, joy, peace, health and love and may everything work out purr-fectly to be what you want and need it to be. But for tonite, come on over for some dancing...Happy New Year!

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    1. Hi Clooney!! Thank you so much!! We wish the same for you! Thanks for inviting us to come dancing, we had a great time! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Love, Cody and "mom"

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  48. Happy new year Cody & Caren!

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  49. Caren and Cody, we wish you a very Happy New Year. And, whatever decisions are made, we wish you the best. And, nothing is irrevocable!

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    1. well here you are! Yesterday I approved this and for the life of me I couldn't find it to reply to you. Thank you and we wish you the HAPPIEST of New Years!!!

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  50. Thank you Abby!! We wish the same for you! Happy "Mew" Year!!

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  51. Hi Caren, this sounds ominous... I hope everything is ok!
    Lots of pets to Cody... xo

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  52. Hi Miss Caren and Cody. Well, Mom and I read through some of your replies to the other comments to see if we could learn a bit more. If it helps, we are FOR SURE dropping back to 3 days a week, no weekends, after my one year blogiversary. We made that a goal and we are busting both butts to get to it in March. And Mom is retired! Our changes were mostly 2012...we returned our home to the bank, first time in over 30 yrs Mom and Dad don't own their home and now we rent. Not fun for sure cuz we all kind'a want to try out having another kitty and we have to ask 'permission'...ugh. We are not done yet with the bank, but almost. Dad is also retired. Whatever is going on for you Mom Linda and I send you bright white energy and purple soft glowing relaxing light. Peace be with you all, paw pats, Savannah

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    1. Hi Savannah...well we are going to do our best to cut down to 3 days a week. When we began blogging that is what we intended to do from the beginning. The other days would be reserved for if something comes up. Having two blogs now (I didn't have two when I first started) it has become ridiculous. I did over 60 posts in December (for both), I know people do more than that but I don't like it. I have no life. I am so sorry about your home, that has to be quite hard..I am so sorry. Ours is strictly financial. My husband is retired...I have been out of work since 2007....enough is enough. I am too young to retire but I am drawing on my pension early. Thank you for your kind thoughts, they are most appreciated! Paw pats back.

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