Grandpa Gift Ideas

LDS is interested in CD's - the more the better. Of course, I wants country, "hip hop" (I don't know what that is) and the golden oldie stuff from the 60's & 70's, perhaps even late 50's. He imagines himself listening to tunes while he works out. I'm hoping someone out there can just record some rather than actually purchasing. I'm not suggesting copyright violation, mind you.

wish list for Jenn

I want to try out that exercise machine- I’d like to find one that is sturdy- but simple enough to fold up and roll under something or behind something.  We don’t have much empty floor space- but I want to get into a regular exercise routine.  Back to the original reason for this message- for my secret santa:  some ideas

I’d like a dutch oven type pot- it should be able to sit directly on a burner and be large enough to cook a meal for 6 in it.

I’d like clothing- any pants, sweaters, etc….as long as they fit- I’m a 16 ultra long pant (38 inch) and a tall XL tops…not an easy task to find.

I’d like car seat covers that have bags/accessory kids stuff that hang from the back- for kids to put their garbage, toys, books, drawing stuff etc.

I’d like comfortable shoes or boots- size 12 that are brown.

Most of my items are over the budget unless found on sale- so I’m trying to think of other smaller items…I’m always in need of mascara, oil of olay lotion for my face,  any thick nice XL ¾ length sleeve shirts- preferably blacks, reds and whites for school colors. 

Well that’s a good list I think.  Brian will be posting his in the near future.

eco footprint

I took this little 2 minute test last summer and it really changed my thinking. Check it out and let me know what you think...

http://www.earthday.net/footprint/info.asp

an elliptical exerciser

Mom really wanted an elliptical exerciser and I enjoy planning and shopping, so ..... I diligently read articles from consumer reports on home gym equipment, specifically elliptical exercisers, visited manufacturers websites, called excercise equipment stores, dickered for best price, etc. Then Jan, Grandma Faraway, and I drove to Salem and tried out different models in two different brands recommended by CR. Janice didn't want handles and I wanted something sturdy (in case I should do any exercising) and so we purchased a Precor 21i which was one big step up from what I had been researching, but that is OK with me because I felt comfortable on it and Janice seemed happy too. We are waiting for it to be shipped to Salem to pick it up. Most of today I spent shopping for a horse stall rubber matt to go under this equipment, bought a 27 inch tv for the garage, a wall-mounting bracket, and cable to connect to our splitter in the garage to it. Tomorrow I hope to drill the holes and attach the bracket and then Jan & I can lift the tv into place. Love, Dad

puffy coat season

It's time for puffy coats. I see potential for an obnoxious puffy coat competition. Any takers? Maybe the winner could get the obnoxious puffy hat

brother-in-laws

Greyson makes me laugh.

rudd list

Ada: the new "Ridgeback Fantasies" squeeky chicken. It's all the rage. It's the ridgeback tickle me toy of 2k5.

dean family wish list

Gabriel:  GI Joe Sigma 6 toy, Conquer (squirrel vs. teddy bear  X-box game), GameBoyDonkeyKong game, nerf football

Nicholas:  how to draw Manga, Sigma 6 toy, lego set star wars, nerf balls used in PE (dodgeball)

Emma:  dora stuff, care bear read a story, my little pony, I’ll think more on her later