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We've been out and started out Christmas shopping today. Two Macca Pakkas, Bratz dolls and two X Box games and that's three of the niece and nephews done and some of Corey's gifts. My last niece wants a fold up toy clothes horse but they didn't have anywhere we were. Still, I imagine it shouldn't be that hard to find.

It was dark when we were driving home and as it's Guy Fawkes night people were letting off fireworks and we passed a giant bon fire, the signs of a good Guy Fawkes I feel, burning stuff and blowing things up. From where I am now I can see the smoke in the air and hear the bangs of countless displays; which is nice. Especially as it's not bothering Tex. On Halloween night our neighbours had fireworks in their garden but it must be the shocks that Tex can feel and not the actual sound, because he's happily sleeping right now.

I went to bed last night and watched some of the US elections, I woke to the news Obama had won. It's been so wonderful seeing the happy reactions, utter joy and renewed sense of hope on my flist. I'm so happy for you all.