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Oh great, Man United losing after 90 seconds. Great start to 2015 🙄
Happy New Year everyone!
fair & balanced. so, why cry?
Could you at least start with a ‘happy new year Petal’ before you start being mean to my boys? 🙄
I left you a year’s worth of roses in the last thread. That should cover everything,
HHHNY.
Aw, I found them! So many petals!! Thank you, you fabulous flower – are you back to normal now, or is that the new 2015 you?
My cognac party about to start.
Could you share some with United’s midfield? They could do with some flippin’ zip.
LOL. That’s why I asked whose stupid idea it was to play on New Year Start. Look at the french and germans.
It is kinda funny though watching players with hangovers playing on New Year’s Day. Except when it’s United.
Finally getting here to say … Happy New Year, Chips!
And a blissfully gorgeous New Year to you, my beloved buddy!
Happy New Year!!!
Haaaaaaaaaaaaappy New Year Duuuuuuuudette!
Greetings Mighty Queen of All Things Great and… Obama-y!
Novus annus! Peace and prosperity to you and all across the land this marvelous day of days! 😀
You silver-tongued delectable dame!!!!! 😆
Happy New Year Chips and all TODers. It’s going to be a roller coaster year for us all–going up when the president acts with his usual brilliance and down when the Congress pulls one stupidity after another. There is not group in the world that I’d rather go through it all with than this incredible community. Hope you are all feeling hangover free this am.
“Hope you are all feeling hangover free this am.”
Well …… #ReachingForAnotherHeadachyTablet
Good morning to ya Jackie, wishing you the happiest of new years!
Yes indeed THIS!
{{{{ jackiegrumbacher }}}}
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE….YES INDEED…I FELL ASLEEP IN MY BED TENT…NEVER SAW THE BALL DROP…AND OH MY…IT IS VERY COLD HERE…A SNOWMAN KNOCKED ON THE DOOR AND WANTED TO COME IN…:)
Stay warm, Sue, and keep safe from all marauding snowmen. Happy New Year.
😆 Happy New Year Sue, keep warm!!!
Don’t let him in Sue. He’ll melt all over the place. Then who’s gonna wipe all that up? 😀
Stay warm.
🙂
Clever! 😀
EVEN MORE CLEVER IF SOMEBODY BOUGHT IT………..LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
Now there’s one who thinks outside the box! 😀 😀 I may just borrow that idea for next year, except I’d offer them for ‘FREE’.
YES INDEED…IT IS TIME TO CONSIDER MOVING SOMEWHERE…THE FIJI ISLANDS SOUND LIKE A GREAT PLACE TO GO!…MY DRAWER FILLED WITH LONGJOHNS ABSOLUTELY REFUSE TO GO OUTSIDE AND I CAN’T BLAME THEM…SO THIS GIRL IS STAYING IN TODAY!!!!
Phone weirdness kept opening to Photo of the Year post at top of blog home page. Thought it was strange that I was the only one there. Way to start the year! LOL! 😀
YOU HAVEN’T LIVED DUDETTE UNTIL YOU SPEND TIME CUDDLED UP IN A BED TENT WHERE NOONE CAN BOTHER YOU…THAT’S ME…IN SECLUSION!…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
Ah yes! Then I have lived a thousand lives to be sure. 🙂
It’s not phone weirdness, Dudette. It always comes up first for me when I click on and I have a desktop. Many people believe it’s the new thread and keep commenting there. I have to go to the list on the right to get to the front page.
So not equipment failure but sabotage! Argh! Where’s my trusty sword? Avast yee WordPress Demon! 😡
GM Dudetter and JackieG.
Wonderful 2015 tidings to you and all of TODville.
I thought the same thing yesterday (only have a computer, no mobile device), but then I realized that it’s Chips’ (sneaky 😉 ) way to GET TODville TO VOTE, dammit!!!
We need to think of an equally tricky way to get Dems to vote in future elections, LOL.
Spot on Arapaho!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Arapaho. I hope this year brings you good health and much happiness. We all have to savor every single moment of Barack Obama’s presidency because we won’t ever see its like again.
Or Chips’ way to torment VC (see next post). 😉
🙂 Haaaaaaaaappy New Year arapaho415!!
Not just you at all.
It has done the same for me since early yesterday but since nobody said anything I figured it was my computer. Then, just now I saw VC’s post on yesterday’s page and Chips got me here.
Now to go back and see which picture WON the photo contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😆 It has everyone befuddled Vicki, no more stickies after today!
OK, I looked to see who won and tried to vote again and was informed that my vote had already been counted.
As if I would even try to vote twice.
No! I was attempting to see the winner.
AND …….so…………….when will the suspense end?????????????????/
I got that cranky message too Vicki, I felt like they were accusing me of being up to something 🙄
Drumroll: the poll closes at 6:0 EST today, and then ….. the big announcement!1!1!
This is happening on laptop as well. I thought it was to make sure the thread does not become buried, until the Grand Photo Of the Year 2014 is finally announced to the world!! 🙂
I’M SAVING MY 2015 ENERGY FOR PBO…GOING TO CHEER HIM ON AND KICK SOME FILL IN THE BLANKS!
I’M USED TO KICKING BECAUSE I HAVE ALOT OF ENEMIES INSIDE MY HOUSE!
Aw, VC is on her own in the Photo of the Year post, which is a sticky up top
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/12/31/photo-of-the-year-vote/#comment-1228280
😆
Chips’ new New Year’s resolution – repeat after me, please! And prick your finger and sign in blood beside the ‘CC’.
😀 😀 😀
Nice try VC! Happy New Year!
smh *You* are supposed to jump on board and not try to sound skeptical that this won’t work! Ever heard of the power of positive thinking….er…positive suggestion?
Okay. Good luck with that! 😀
smh Where’s your 2015 optimism, gurl? 🙂 🙂
No More Sticky Posts!
It’s a cruel, dastardly deception! Almost Republican-like. Grrr!
😆 They are very confusing – fear not, it shall disappear at 6:0 EST today!!
Thank you m’am! 😦
Happy New Year, Chipsticks…TOD Family!!!
Wherever, you are, in whatever language, wishing you a new year of health and happiness. Continue to remember that *HOPE* is better than cynicism; love builds where hate destroys. And don’t take even what seems the smallest of blessings for granted.
Looking forward to another year in TOD Village with my TOD Family. ❤ ❤ ❤
Once again, SW, beautiful job! Hope 2015 brings you many happy surprises.
Thanks. {{{{{JackieG}}}}}
Aaaaaah, lovely swbluega – happy new year to you and all your loved ones!
Thanks for all the 2014 photos, GIFs and LOVE, swbluega.
Looking forward to more in 2015!
Thank you, arapaho415…for your warmth and kindness, shared tweets/pictures, expressions of support… for *ALL* that you contribute to this blog and to this family. {{{{{arapaho415}}}}}
Co-sign!!
Happy New Year, swbg! 🙂
Good morning, Dudette! I replied to you but it ended up at the bottom of the post…. 😳 Enjoy our day, neighbor! ❤
Beautiful!! Good morning and Happy New Year, swbluega!!
Good morning and Happy New Year to you as well meta! Wishing you and yours much joy and happiness this year and beyond.
Good morning to ALL. What will 2015 bring? We have no idea. Thankful I have this family to go through it together, whatever comes our way. Blessings wished for all here and for our First Family and our Second Family. 🙂
Haaaaaaappy New Year Tnmtngirl!!!!
I CAN’T COMPLAIN ABOUT PHONES HERE…STILL HAVEN’T USED MY NEW SMARTPHONE…IT’S STILL IN MY LAUNDRYBASKET…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL…I’M A NON-CONFORMIST!
Love that about you! Risk-taker. Mold-breaker. Do your thing, Girl! 🙂
Looks like you don’t have a Danny-boy who chews everything in sight and sniff range.
Many moons ago I had a blackberry for work, which I wasn’t thrilled about (seemed like being on a tether to me). I’ve got a portable PC that goes with me when I’m out (but rarely used). Not interested in paying additional dollars for smartphone service. A phone for emergencies is all I need.
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones, SVS.
Gooooooooooooooooooooal for Man United!!!!!
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Wha-a-aaat? You gals were hiding over here? That pinned post is ‘confusing’ to
old ….er…I mean, sleepy folks.A very, very Happy 2015, folks – old and new!
I THINK THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO COME UP WITH A NEW NAME FOR THE ‘SUPREMES’ IN CONGRESS…THERE MUST BE SEVERAL. THAT’S ALL WE HAVE HERE IN INDIANA…LAST NIGHT I WATCHED PLACES IN THE HEART…AWESOME MOVIE WITH SALLY FIELD AND DANNY GLOVER…EVENTUALLY THE KKK RUNS GLOVER OUT OF TOWN…THAT MADE ME MAD IN THAT MOVIE…WHAT A MISTAKE THAT IS…YOU NEED TO STAND AND KICK THE KKK AND THE DAVID DUKES OUT OF TOWN. ALL OF THESE UGLY THINGS ARE GOING TO BE HIGHLIGHTED BY GOD…VENGEANCE IS HIS…AND JUST WAIT UNTIL HE GETS HIS BOX OF MATCHES!
Ooooooooh, the leading photo has 70 votes ….. second has 68!
/whisper/ So which photo is in second place? Whisper in my ear. I actually haven’t voted yet /whispering much softer / for such a chance as this.
(Okay, just between you and me, it’s one of the monthly/wildcard winners)
(ty. cover me. will go and look again)
Aha! Then I chose the WINNER! 😀
MY BROTHER AND HIS FAMILY ARE IN NEVADA…HENDERSON…FREEZING THEIR…FILL IN THE BLANKS OFF…I HAVE TO CALL HIM TODAY AND WISH HIM A GOOD ONE…I FELL ASLEEP AND MISSED THE ENTIRE BELL RINGER…OH WELL…I’M GOING TO RING MY OWN CHIMES………….:)
I LOVE THE NEW YEAR MESSAGE…MY HOPE IS IN JESUS…AND NO YOU SHOULD NEVER TAKE THE SMALLEST BLESSING FOR GRANTED…UNFORTUNATELY…MANY PEOPLE DON’T COUNT THEIR BLESSINGS UNTIL THEY LOSE THEM…IT’S A HARD WAY TO LEARN BUT SOME HAVE TO TRAVEL THAT ROAD OR TAKE A LONG RIDE ON A POTTER’S WHEEL…BEEN THERE…DONE THAT!
For Sleepy Sue. Here’s what you missed. 😀
Hey sweetness Happy New Year! I slept through this as well 🙂
Happy New Year Sleepy Donna! 🙂
OH COWABUNGA!!!!!…VERY AWESOME…THANKS DUDETTE!
Check out cool photos of New Year celebrations from around the world on Twitter:
@Earth_Post
@BeautifulPics
HAPPY NEW YEAR to the First Family. Bless you all, Mr. President and First Lady.
Happy New Year to you all here, the Obama Diary Family.
Perfect and seconded!
Happy New Year bella!
Happy New Year Chips, Danny’O and all other TOD family.
Haaaaaaappy New Year Roberta!!!
Happy New Year TOD Family!!!!
And the very same to you Donna!
Greetings, GrandmaDD! Sending warm thoughts to you and family for an extra special 2015!
/random thought/ Wonder why so many New Year pics/posters feature alcohol?
Hey there Donna! How’s dem babies?? We’re some proud TODparents, doncha know.
Hey GF. Happy New Year. Good to see ya in TOD land. Yepperoo I couldn’t be any prouder to be a grandma. You should have told me how this would feel. They are on there way over as I type this 🙂
Mine are here for the holidays and it’s so great! I’da had more kids if it meant more grandbabies…..well maybe not, but you know what I mean.
Indeed I do!!!!
Hugs and kisses to the grand kids!!!
Well now, how’s everyone on this first, great, getting up day of the New Year in TODdytown!?! May you have 365 of the greatest getting up days ever in 2015!!!
Have a blissful New Year Cookemom, hugs and kisses!!!
Thanks Chips, same to you and yours. You make our days even greater!
{{{{{Cookemom}}}}}} Hope all’s great with ya!
Good to see you, cookemom.
Saw that you heaped blessings on TODville earlier in the holiday season, thank you.
Hope to see more of you this year, which I hope is the best ever for you and your family.
Thanks arapaho415, best to you and your family as well.
Greetings!
I notice Mr. Cookemom hasn’t had to pull out the snowblower so far this year – hope he has enjoyed the break.
So far, so good, on the inactive snow blower. It rarely gets used anyway, because, though I may complain, I really do enjoy using my trusty, dusty old fashion shovel. It’s great for upper body strength, developing those FLOTUS-like arms, and having a good excuse for a hot TODdy afterwards.
You know, I was trying to convince myself of the upper body exercise part while shoveling the one big snowfall we’ve had so far this year. Afterwards, I went and bought my first snow blower, which a) I had to struggle to get out of my car (that thing is hea-vy!) and b) has been sitting in the garage, still not fully assembled. Naturally, I’m not complaining about ‘b’. If I’d known that’s what it took to keep the snow away I would have bought one years ago.
Great to see you back Cookemom. How are you doing? How’s your health? I hope your 2015 is a fantastic year.
G’morning Chips, TOD, lurkers, everyone, and Happy New Year to you all! Looking forward to another fantastic year with all of you TODers!
Haaaaaaaappppppy New Year, heavenly Hopefruit!!!!
LOL – the WH tweeted out that widely retweeted and favorited “Happy New Year” pic at midnight with PBO kissing FLOTUS. Time was on it… LOL 🙂
http://time.com/3651466/happy-new-year-2015-president-obama-michelle-white-house/
Each year, among the Christmas presents I get from Mr. G, are two big, different PBO/Michelle Obama calendars in glorious color–one for my office and one for the kitchen. This is the day I put them up and get to look forward to two beautiful new photos each month. That man really knows the way to my heart.
That is my definition of a perfect husband, Jackie!!!
Blessed in more ways than one! Great appreciation and understanding of the giver/worker that *you* are, JackieG! Happy 2015!
Peace and good health to you all.
Thank you so much, Dudette.
Dudette, this is exquisitely beautiful and the absolutely perfect beginning for a new year. You always know just what to
choose for each moment. Can’t thank you enough for this gift.
Thanks jg! Someone posted it here a couple of years ago (wish I could remember who) and it’s stuck with me as the perfect start for the new year. Comes in handy throughout the year as well.
I sure do love my TOD Family! Happy New Year!
that was so cool Dudette – listened to the whole thing.
Happy New Year BFF and TOD.
Haaaaaaappy New Year BFF/Livestream-link-maestro!!!!
It’s starting to feel like I’d better go punch up the heater a notch or two, or replace my shorts with track pants. I’ll go punch up the heat.
You’re not weird at all VC, but you should really go back indoors
Wowee, I see you are already living up to your new resolution! Thank you for admitting that I’m not weird, as, in the past, you didn’t often draw attention to my strengths. I feel soooo good. 😀 😀
Good moooorrrrnninnnng and HAPPY NEW YEAR to Chips and her scamp, Danny, NW and our fabulous community and lurkers.
Wishing all the very, very best in 2015.
And a positively perfect 2015 to you, Majestic Meta!
Thank you, Charming Champ Chips!!
Add curvaceous to that list {{Meta}}, and I will give you some of my leftover champagne.
LOLOLOLOLzzzzz!!!!
LOVE THIS!
My 2014 photo pic reminded me of an old quote, don’t recall by whom or about whom but it goes something like “He doth stride the narrow world like a collosus….”
Eventually I expect the suspense will end.
Until then, I wish all of us at TOD and those not lucky enough to be joining us here A Healthy Safe and Happy New Year.
LOL – I woke up this morning to the Catholic Church in my area ringing its bells to the tune of “It came upon a midnight clear.” 🙂 Yesterday I woke up to “The First Noel.” I guess I will be going through this through January 6th. 🙂
Meanwhile, my music TV station “Sounds of the Season” continues to indulge in their 24/7 Christmas music fest – probably through mid-Jan when they switch to Easter/Lent/Spring music.
No problem! I’m watching my Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy TV… Life is good. 🙂
How long does that marathon last?!?! 😯
Until midnight tonight. It’s a 48-hr marathon. I wish it lasted longer, like say, for the entire month of Jan, but there simply aren’t enough episodes for that, fortunately for you! 🙂 🙂
“It’s a 48-hr marathon.”
😯 Will you have had any sleep in that period?
Thankfully, my trusted DVR has allowed me to sleep. I have plenty episodes recorded which I will watch as the weeks go buy. 🙂
Ooooo, a twitter friend shared a (New Year) happy dance with me. Sharing it with you all; hope it works here.
[video src="https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/B6RQEGbCMAEcxS2.mp4" /]
A sheer delight! Thank you, VC! 🙂
Good. I forgot to check if it worked here. Got sidetracked. 🙂
GM and Happy New Year to everyone. May 2015 bring you and your family much joy, peace ,health and success as well.
Chat on!
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/01/chat-on-63/
Good morning and Happy New Year! I slept through it, as always:) I hardly ever make it till midnight anymore…but I’m bushytailed and not hung over..so that’s saying something!
Happy New Year bushytailed DF!!!
Caution!!! Alert!
FLOTUS’s dastardly plan to improve school meals has been implanted in the UK’s school planners:
FLOTUS = FLOEarth! 🙂
But our right wing haters over here want our school kids to eat junk food and be obese.
Happy New Year, Dudette…connoisseur of all that is creative and imaginative. Continued blessings to you and yours throughout this new year.
Thank you Sweet Sw! Blessings to you and yours as well! 🙂
Happy New year
Haaaaappy New Year 57, and to Mr 57 and your four-legged friends!
Four-legged troublemakers, you mean.
Give Danny a big New Year’s kiss from Nickelby, Kasper and Pearl.
I most certainly will 57, sending three kisses back!
HAPPY NEW YEAR CHIPS! Thank you so much for another year of this space, this respite, this newshub, this oasis, this family. Thank you!
Thank you Nerdy for being a spectacular wingwoman and tenacious disseminator truth and humor!
Thank you to all the contributors that make this place what it is — I appreciate each and every one of you!
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
{{{{{{{PJ}}}}}}}} Happy New Year to you, we appreciate you too!!
And may I say, Amen, Amen, Amen. Chips, thank you, my love for this most precious and beautiful space. It fills my heart with so much joy. TY, TY, my love for Everything.HZ