Did my chores. Cleaned lawnmower. Threw out old xmas light strings that were probably 20 years old. Just didn't trust them any more and didn't plan on using them. My outside xmas display is being reduced dramatically. Heart is just not in it anymore. Nobody comes to visit us anyway and lights seemed to attract seedy people looking to steal stuff. Will finish up whatever I plan on doing next weekend to be ready for the day after Thanksgiving. We both decided that as far as xmas tree inside the living room, it will stay in the box this year. Carrie is very young and I can see issues if we put it up. Too much to attract a young puppy.