As much as I dread dragging those big 'ole tubs of holiday crap out of that attic, I am looking forward to setting up the train village again. Man, I love those teeny tiny reindeer, wee train-folk, and my favorite--the miniscule Pope outside the HO gauge KFC. I even found a set of hobos for the train this year, which I am waiting to receive any day. I hope they have chick hobos, 'cuz I'm gonna name them Petula and Lin, unless we come up with cool hobo names like Boxcar Chicky and Switchtrack Sue. I like hobo names, but every one I come up for us gals just ends up sounding like an exotic dancer--I've got to work on that. Names, I mean, not exotic dancing.
I haven't put many decorations up in the house yet, mainly because I got a cold over the weekend and it settled into my eyeballs--if that can happen. I woke up sniffling and then the next thing I know, my eyeballs dried up like freaking raisins. And while that sounds nice, add to that some major light sensitivity and tearing.
Yes, I have used eye drops--thank you everyone who has suggested this. Pretty much all I can do is wear dark glasses like Greta Garbo and avoid bright light--like a vampire. Driving to work on the busiest street in Chicago is really exciting--it's like Deathwish V. Thank god it clouded up for the ride home.
So, between my achey butt (which is actually getting a smidge better, thank you) and my raisin eyeballs, there isn't much getting done in the way of decorating for the holidays.
Not that anyone notices. When I mentioned dragging the Pope out of the attic the other day, Joe asked me in his I'm-serious-I-don't-know-what-the-hell-you-are-talking-about voice: "Do we have a Pope?"
Uh...yeah.
And if my raisins-for-eyeballs ever allow me to see again, I'll be happy to see his red-shoed self hanging with Miss SilverPants outside the KFC.
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Can't wait to see photos of the Pope and the new hobos.
Eye doc made me use eye drops 1 1/2 years ago because mine are constant. Light, headlights, breezes in the window, a/c blowing, anything sets it off. Drunk drivers drive better than I do once that hits.
Forgot about your little village-wow its been a year already.
Sounds like you have quite the little town on the go there. I hope your cold get better as well as your raisin eye balls!
I am sure putting up all your Christmas decorations will help you get into the holiday spirit! ;)
xo Catherine
Raisin eyeballs, hmmm - a little gingerbread lady, you are!
It sounds like it is going to be quite a party, what with the Pope and the hobos. I hope you will share photos. I hope your eyeballs are feeling better soon. That happens to me when I get a cold and it is a pain in the neck.
Isn't it so frustrating when you feel crappy and just want some help to get things done, but who can help? Men just can't replace us.
Hopefully your raisins rehydrate and your cold goes away soon!!
Have I been reading so long I remember the pope???? Oh man, I think I have!
Love to you my friend! We are a year more lovely :)
Tracy
I can't wait to hear what the Pope and the Hobos have a conversation about!
Hope them Peepers are better soon!
Do you transmit cyber germs, cause I woke up last Friday with a cold from hell? Although my eyes are still plump black olives, not draining raisins, I can cough up a Hobbes size fur ball if I try. My decorations are half up and half sitting in totes mid-room.
Here's to the two us...good health and decorations galore!
This very post makes me worship you more than ever. There are so many elements to it I can't even list them all. I hope in my next life you are my sister, or at least my next door neighbor!
Thanks for the heads up. I'm staying out of public places until July. I look HORRIBLE in sunglasses.
Is the Pope giving the passer-by a high five?!?! I'm not a catholic, I'm an evil protestant. I'd probably have the pope in the county jail or perhaps under a car tire in the parking lot, mauahahahahahaha!!!
P.S. KIDDING! :-p
I am sorry for your ills. I hope your eyeballs are back to grapes very soon.
Feel better!! Can't wait for new Pope at KFC pictures :)
I laughed so hard at the Pope with the "lady". Obviously new enough to the blog not to see your awesome train set. Can't wait.
Hope you eyeballs are better.
Joe, Joe, Joe. Even this old guy remembered the pope and the KFC.
Sure hope those eyeballs heal quickly, Lin. As for gal hobo names, I got nothin'. Maybe you already nailed that.
I NEED an N scale Pope. It would add so much to my layout. Perhaps he could convince my hookers to clean up their act.
Oh how fun a whole new season of adventure for the pope. Sorry to hear about your eyeballs.
I haven't pulled out any decorations yet either but it's because my house is still a total mess. I'm hoping to get the living room painted this weekend, get things cleaned up and then start on the decorating
I remember the Pope from last year!! He... he! The hobos sound great...can't wait to see them. Will the Pope be blessing the hobos? Ya know, they may lead lives full of sin? Hope you feel better soon, you still have lots of time to decorate.
Take care!
I remember the Pope too! Can't wait to see your town again!
Hope you get to feeling better. I'm not sure I can imagine raisin eyeballs but hopefully you get better soon.
Lola--I'm wondering if those pork 'n beans in a can need a special blessing....
Helene--Oh, it's AWFUL! I was going to just turn around and go home, but I would have had to drive facing the sun. I figured it was better to just keep going. Ugh. It's better today now that it rained and there is some humidity in the world again.
Catherine--Oh, you weren't around for last year??? Oh well then....you have a nice surprise in store. :)
Grace--Good one, Grace. :) Yes, I am--a gingerbread lady! That makes me laugh.
Anne--Oh, the eye thing is AWFUL! I can barely open those bad boys! And there are lots of train village photos coming. I can't wait for the hobos to arrive!
Nancy--Joe offered to help decorate and I rudely said no. Now, that would really hurt my eyeballs! Can't imagine how the house would look.
Tracy--Hooray! We've been together for a whole year now???! :) Seems like yesterday.....
Betty--I'm sure he's gonna lecture them about condoms or something--you know how wild those hobos are! Hee! Hee! :) I'm goin' to hell....
Jodi--I'd KILL for olives, Jodi. Trying to do anything with half-closed, dried-up eyeballs is HELL. And it doesn't help that Jim laughs at me at work. No sympathy. :(
peewee--Uh oh. Did I win you over with my Pope figure (note his snappy red shoes) or my dried-up raisins-for-eyeballs? Either way, I'll take you as my sister ANY DAY!
Rebecca--I think he was giving Ms. SilverPants (aka: Hooker) a chicken sandwich. ;) You are going to hell for joking about the pope, Rebecca. Me? Nope. I'm honoring him by putting him by the hooker at the KFC. I hear he LOVES the KFC. ;)
Pricilla--They were better today because it rained last night and there is actually some humidity in the world. Ahhhhhh.
Stephanie--We may have to move the pope elsewhere this year. Maybe by the used car lot or the bunny hutch at the farm. Hmmmm.....so many options!! Stay tuned. We may have to do a "Where's Waldo/Pope" thingy!
Highway--Oh, just wait, pally! You have to go back to see Santa and his "helper" that is the size of a quarter. It is amazing what they can do with teeny plastic figures!
Vanilla--Funny how Joe remembered Santa's "helper"! He actually wanted to get a Santa putting his pants on and I put the kabosh on that one! I would think you and Chuck would have come up with great hobo names. I was counting on you!
Old Man--JOE!! How are you??! I was over checking on you the other day and it looks like you are doing well! Glad to see you stop over. :) Go to Walthers online--they've got all kinds of great stuff. Check out Santa's "helper"--my Joe certainly remembers her well enough.
Ann--At least you are doing something to move ahead in your house, Ann. I've got no excuse other than my eyes won't open past a smidge. It's a good look. :(
Hot Rocks--Oh man, the hobos are gonna be GREAT! I'm not sure where the pope is gonna end up. I think it may be a "Where's Waldo/Pope" this year. That may be fun. I'm gonna burn in hell, but it will be worth it.
Hope you will feel better soon Lin. :)
Your Christmas decoration sounds cool to me. In one way, it is actually unique. I haven't seen one with a miniscule Pope here in our place. :)
-Fledgling Blogger-
P.S.
I do love to have a duet with you. I am not yet sure when can I come to the States. My grandparents are actually 'citizens' there but decided to go back in the Philippines. I still have my uncles, nephews and nieces there in California. I just wish I could land there now! LOL :D
I remember the chick with silver pants from last year but the Pope is new to me.
The fact that they are both giving a celebratory high-five in honor of the birth of Our Savior -- or the fact that KFC now offers an artery-clogging sandwich with two pieces of fried chicken as the bun -- is beyond excellent.
In fact, this is the Most Excellent Surprise of my day. Awesome!
And, before I go, I'd like to enter two hobo chick names for your consideration:
Halitosis Gertie and Meth-Head Sue.
I hope your raisin-y eyeballs plump up again soon!
Lin - I was pretty sure I left a message on this entry yesterday - did you take offense and delete it???
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