Media Bytes by Susan*....week 8...Happy New Year!

In my meanderings here on gather, I have discovered marvels, mischief, miracles and media masterpieces of one sort or another. So in the spirit of community, I decided to share with you some of the media bytes I've found among the pages here on gather.  

Well, it was another one of those weeks here in the midwest. Lots of snow and cold weather and crazy drivers all over the streets! Good grief folks, I swear some of these people don't have brain one when it comes to driving in the middle of winter. It makes me want to buy them a bus pass! And they're talking about more snow, cold winds and below zero wind chills...time to stay in and gather!

That said, between putting away Christmas and thinking of creative ways to make dishes with left over turkey and hame (and playing with my new camera, I'll be honest here) I spent most of my time on the computer trying to play "catch up" with correspondance. And when I had some time to relax, I checked out the latest on gather and boy did I find some great posts for media bytes this week!

Mrs. Santa Claus hiding behind the Poinsettias at Wal-Mart by Roger Kiser

Is an article that left me smiling from ear to ear. For those of you who know how much I dislike "the den of evil", I go on the record here as saying it's the best thing I've read to come from that blue smocked haven to American commercialism in a long time!

The Buzzard: A true poem...by Ron B. is certainly not your average run of the mill "roses are red" poem, but I will tell you this. It packs quite a punch into its image laden verbage! Read it and see if you don't agree that Ron grabbed the moment well! Great job Ron!

The oldest image on gather? By Becky Barbour  is an interesting blast into the past for this website as we look into a new year! thanks Roses4 You for sharing this find with us! 

 

This  Image by Robert B.  is one of those images that can't help but make you smile when you see it! Thanks Robert (and Gaedith) for sharing it with us, and BTW...I'm really happy for you guys!! All together now...."Ahhhhh, how neat!"

This image by Landen Michaels really makes me long to live outside the city. I love it and think you'll agree when I say, it's a great taste of winter! Man, oh man, I have GOT to get back to basics in my life!

 

Mexico Last Week And Now This? By Rick (Don Rico) J. makes me want to have a serious talk with Rick.....Come on Rick, do you expect me to feel sorry for you when I live in the Midwest and we've been blasted with ice and snow for the past month and a half? LOL Great video though....

A Christmas Coke! by Dan (Santa is a Cowboy) V. was a no brainer for this weeks' Media Bytes! I have a son who collects anything and everything COKE he can find and to leave this out would be unthinkable in my house! Thanks Dan for a great post! I love it and toast you with a can of the 'classic' kind!

And if you have some extra time on your hands, be sure to check out ALL the entries in the contest Operation: Gather Greetings, videos, articles and images...I think you'll agree this Holiday Edition of Media Bytes, offers what we're all looking for during the holiday season....have fun and have a Happy Holiday to you and yours! The deadline for all submissions is January 8th with winners being announced on or before January 17th! So, it's not too late to send a greeting folks!

And here's the Mystery Media Member of the week!

And here's the Mystery Media Byte of the Week!

Here's hoping you all have a safe and Happy New Year! Or as Spartan * (The pen and the sword are equal, except in a real fight)* spartan  says...... Wishing Everyone on Gather a Safe and Happy New Year!  Check it out my friends before you go out to celebrate the New Year.....and read the comments too. They make a LOT of sense!

And check out my wish below for a safe celebration! (hint: each word is a link to a post! )  

HAVE 

A 

SAFE 

AND  

HAPPY  

NEW   

YEAR!  

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