Baker's Dozen

• “I’m glad you received a temporary disabled placard, you need it!” - Boo's health issues
• It’s always tragic when someone is terminated for impropriety
• A busker boarded the train and began playing an accordion which sounded fantastic
• “He upset so badly I had to take two aspirins.” – Mom discussing her youngest grandson
• I need to sit facing the direction the train’s traveling
• iPods/iPhones are being stolen at subway stations. I listen to a regular MP3 player as not to entice.
• Thanksgiving holiday luncheon at Marie Callenders
• I’m glad Junior Dos Santos is the new UFC Heavyweight champion
• “I always enjoy a good sandwich!” – Mom enjoying Katella Deli
• Nothing like having my hair blown everywhere in a convertible!
• “I can’t believe someone threw a rock through your windshield!” – Observing my sister’s car
• Enjoying an Earl Grey latte at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Baker's Dozen

• Halloween decorations came down
• Began reading Ted Dekker's Boneman's Daughter
• Caught up on DVR'd episodes of Supernatural and Vampire Diaries
• "Oh man, Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet at $250 is intriguing, it even has expandable storage!"
• For the second year in a row I didn't attend Dia De Los Muertos celebrations
• Centinela Feed, Target then lunch at Chinese Gardens with free wifi, busy day
• "Why did we need to come to WalMart on a Saturday?"
• "Aiyee, it's 55 degrees during the day, it's time to turn on the heater!"
• I'm sorry tonight's the finale of Bedlam, I like this show a lot
• A rainy Sunday and an extra hour of sleep makes for a very cozy morning.
• After falling back the decorative lights go off at 5:30 p.m. before long it will be dark at 4:30 p.m.
• "Playing Rummikub is my version of Chess!" - convo with friend

Baker's Dozen

• No matter how many times I’ve seen it, it still gives me the creeps! – commenting on the film Jeepers Creepers“
• This Halloween we spent $200 on candy; we don’t buy the cheap bite sized ones, we go full size, baby!” – co-worker
• The boys were chased up a tree by a stray dog, their first bad encounter with dogs.
• Freedom, Netflix DVD service canceled!
• "I would've put the other pillow in the garage for the boys." 

"No, the other one had a lot of the girls fur on it, I thought it might traumatize them."

"Good Lord!" - conversation between Boo and me

• Bought Audible versions of Steven Jobs Biography and Stephen King's IT (which is whopping 44 hours)
• I managed to squeeze in Black Christmas the horror flick that let the audience build suspense by filling in the blanks with our imaginations. We didn't need slash & hack films.
• Optometrist gave me high marks in the health of my eyes - woo hoo!
• Dined at Salvatore's after a 5 year estrangement the food is still good.
• Boo fixed my mom's commode and saved her a $90 plumbing bill
• Celebrated Tonie's birthday at Wood Ranch
• "Seriously. It's not even Halloween yet and they have Christmas trees displayed!"

Baker's Dozen

• Watched P2, Halloween 1 & 2, Carrie and Afterlife
• “The little witch went behind our backs and got a tattoo, she’s only fifteen!” – Co-worker’s comment about daughter
• The film crew continues occupying Story Park
• "How can you make a movie about people stuck on a ski lift and make it suspenseful?" - Teenage nephew commenting on the film 'Frozen'
• Ice and Boo streaked across the street to greet us without first looking for traffic. Boo and I were freaked out!
• Spotted a woman walking her dog as she read a Kindle. The best I can do is walk and chew gum!
• Amazon acknowledged receipt of my returned Kindle and said I would not be charged
• Blowing out Netflix DVD rental turn around this month since we’re canceling DVDs and paying for streaming only
• “Uh, now that Halloween’s almost come and gone, do you think you can return my Halloween quilt pattern?”
• Oak Glen had absolutely gorgeous weather and we found plenty of goodies to eat and enjoy. 
• Mom enjoyed the treats we brought her from the mountains. The carnitas weren't too shabby either!
• "This tricked out motorcycle is the width of a Smart Car or Toyota Matrix and it has a hitch. I wonder how you drive it with such a wide rear end?"

Baker's Dozen

• Watched Friday the 13th parts 1 & 2, The Candyman, Frozen and Dolls way too corny flick).
• Listening to paranormal podcasts is like having someone read me a scary story!
• “OMG, who suggested this movie!” – reaction to watching The Collector
• I received Jim Harold's Campfire: True Ghost Stories, my first non-Kindle book
• Thank God I've received my replacement Kindle
• Our neighbors decorated for Halloween!
• We ate our first home grown sunburst squash and tomatoes!
• Occupy marches are building momentum
• Helped my sister set up parental controls after her son ran up a $1300 cell bill
• It’s getting darker earlier Halloween lights now go on at 6:30 p.m.
• Dined at Asakuma, Sherman Oaks but miss the West L. A. location but no their shoddy service
• Yea, the couple put out more Halloween decorations and their neighbor has cool inflatables!

Baker's Dozen

• Watched Misery, Prom Night (remake), Prom Night (original) and The Uninvited
• Shopped for replacement bowl for Cha Cha and couldn't find one we liked
• Bed, Bath & Beyond has good coupons and a fantastic candle selection!
• So much DVR'd programming, so little time
• Experiencing another heat streak which means it's time for Cha For Tea
• Disappointed the Kindle Fire doesn't have external storage
• If you want to watch something really spooky watch A Haunting by the Discovery Channel. Hint: Sam's Club sells this set.
• The boys have adjusted to the new garage configuration which gave them more room
• The new vacuum has strong suction 
• The landlady's sister has departed for home
• The film crew continues occupying Story Park
• Sam's Club has the coolest Halloween decorations and they sell the iPad 2

Baker's Dozen

• Woo hoo, I received my replacement Kindle in two days!!!
• Excited that Sprint will carry the iPhone since I am eligible for an upgrade
• Celebrated Chris' birthday at Black Angus and had homemade banana cake
• The new menagerie has significantly increased the pet food budget
• Love Animal Planet's The Haunted and hope new episodes are released soon
• "I like looking at cute garden flags but I wouldn't spend money on them." - neighbor commenting
• The warm weather is great for exercising
• I hate the Netflix price increase
• BJ appeared one last time just to show everyone at work how truly lax our security is
• Damn, I replaced my defective Kindle and Amazon announces the new tablet...envy
• "Without cooler temps we can't light our fire pit." - Californians are never satisfied
• The L. A. County Fair was outstanding and sizzling hot!