What is Dress Club?

I posted some photos on Facebook from December's Dress Club. It was our group's Christmas dinner followed by a gift exchange. Our hostess Jan is the quintessential queen of Christmas and her home exudes warmth and charm. The charm of the evening was reflected in the photos and my niece Rhonda Redner McFaul commented on them and then asked: "What is a Dress Club?"
Our Dress Club is a social group of 10 women who get together one night a month, for our group it is the 3rd Wednesday of the Month. The hostess decides on an activity for the evening plus serves either some snacks or dessert. Our group also serves wine and since we often car pool there is always a designated driver. We seldom exceed two bottles of wine; one red, one white unless it is a dinner meeting (opening, wind-up and Christmas). The activities for the evening are as varied as the members and our interests. Such as: small craft projects, wood carving, private Art Gallery tour, a Laughter Session, a Psychic, Cemetery Tour, Journalling, Boating, Golfing lesson, Cooking Class, Red Cross Disaster Volunteer, a Choral Group, Reiki and even the secrets of a Private Eye! We all enjoy the variation of the group and our activities.
We each pay the hostess $25.00 and often she will share her purchase. This year I am buying a bracelet for my new Pandora Charms. The hostess is selected randomly, high card draw or on availability. We each have a Secret Pal who remembers our Birthday, Anniverary and at Christmas.

We have delevoped very strong, unique frienships, learned a lot and have had a great deal of fun!
See for yourself!

Planning for a Great 2009!!

Like you the end of a year is my time of personal and business evaluation. What went well and why, what didn't and why, what changes do I need to make, who else does this affect? I always plan to implement the changes that I conclude are necessary for a successful new year in my personal life as well as my business life. I would have to confess that I am much better at implementing strategies and plans with regular progress reviews in my business life. I think that is because there are so many other people affected by my good or poor planning. However, that is also true in my personal life but I forget the impact of my personal goals and plans may have on my family and friends.

My nephew Chris Redner invited me (and 300 others!) to join the Facebook group "Let's Have a Good Year".

Christopher sent this message: "Happy New Year! Please wish your family and friends a Happy New Year by inviting them to join this group. You can use it to give someone an ovation, share practical steps you're taking to make this a better year, etc.".

I wonder how many people will be encouraged, will make changes and will have a Great Year because they shared their goals.

My goal is to be more attentive, listen more and offer more support.

John and I are very happy that our work life slowed down enough to give extra support to Jeff and Shannon after the birth of wee Sarah. Every new baby adds Joy and a new dimension to our family! Meet Sarah Anderson, born Dec 11, 2009, 5lbs. 0.5oz with Aunt Sherry, Aunt De & Uncle Pat, cousins Logan, Kendra & Parker plus her Mom Shannon, Dad, Jeff & us!
If you received this in an email if you click on the hyperlink on the bottom of the page you will see my Blog and the photo slide show at the bottom! Enjoy!

Getting ready for the next RV Adventure!

Last October I attempted to use a travel blog template website but found that the "free" version had several limitations. The photo upload section was difficult to use because the photo icons were so small that you needed to preselect, name & organize them prior to uploading. I have been spoiled by the easy photo upload provided by Facebook and this was unacceptable.
The default blogging font size was so small that reading glasses were necessary. Not to mention that WI-FI was either too weak or not available on our travel to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Alas the limitations were not only with the WI-FI and the photos but with me..the user!
If only I had spent a little more time "getting ready' by becoming familiar with that website prior to heading on the road in our RV!

Guess what? I decided to become a New Blogger which will include our RV Adventures, Basking at the Cabin on the Okanagan or Enjoying Family & Friends at Home.