argh...

i almost hate the radio during this time of year. not only do many stations play holiday themed music, they start it in november. there just ain't no escapin' it. this morning, i've been tuned into the pseudo-jazz station (104.3) while i've been on the 'puter. right now, there's a horrid rendition of 'Come All Ye Faithful' with a cacophony of synthesizers and electronic crap.

*shiver*

speaking of shivering, we gotta get away. lois has been simply overworked since september and desperately needs a break before her fourth eye surgery in early january. i've been turning over a lot of ideas in my head for appropriate xmas gifts for her...even though it's a year-long train of thought.

one idea is a trip to phoenix. the weather would (hopefully) be warmer than here...i've never been there...and one of lois' best friends (Peggy) lives there. remember when we went to Vegas last year (after xmas)? it was the bash for Peggy's husband's 50th. i think it'd be good to go and visit them for a few days...to get lois' mind off the pre-surgery anxieties.

mebbe that and sumpin' else...hmmm.

even though i haven't written one damn holiday card, i have done some shopping for others, mainly in the form of cds. BMGmusic had a good deal going - buy one for $17.98, get the rest for $1.99. of course, as any BMG scam, the shipping was $2.79 each cd. ah well, i still got 15 CDs delivered to my door for $106...better than getting them through amazon or tower. sure, i could try to find them on eBay, but it still wouldn't be cost or time effective in the long run.

so...i guess a few people are getting music this year ;) lois' list of co-workers are mainly getting cups/mugs this year. bedbath&beyond has these really nice cup and saucer sets for $5, in six designs. really cute.