Christmas Countdown - 2018

[Crown 84]

Good September Weekend Morning, Friends of the Holidays!

Yes, indeed!
August 2018 is in the books and has joined the immutable past, as we boldly move forward into the first of the 'bers.
And bear in mind, later this VERY MONTH, we will commence the Christmas Blossoms 2018 thread. (Get those cameras oiled up, Folks!)

Now, with that exhilarating lead-in, let us inspect today's numbers and check on our Milestone status.

Days to the Season: 73
Days to Christmas Day: 115

And the 100-DAY CHRISTMAS DAY WINDOW?
Well, that particular marker is just 15 days into the future.
TWO WEEKS from tomorrow!
(How can this be??)

Even though it is now September, Mother Nature is not yet finished with us as far as summer is concerned. The heat and humidity remain.
Fortunately, it is supposed to be a tad cooler over at the coast, for which we are just about to depart.
Our temperature reading is currently 75 degrees.

Have a Sensational Saturday and a Leisurely Labor Day Holiday Weekend, Everyone!
Thus, I leave you in the experienced, skilled, and highly capable hands of our tag-team guest counters Edge and Minta for the holiday break.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Welcome to the Bers!
Looks like we will have a beautiful day. My daughter has her soccer jamboree so we will go to that and my youngest daughter has a back to school party at a friend’s house.
I am going to dig out my fall stuff this weekend.
Hope you all have a great day!

 

[made582]

Welcome to the ‘Bers MMC!!!!!

 

[Scott Calvin]

Welcome to the ‘bers MMC!

Let’s enjoy this exciting build up!

SC

 

[Martine]

Good first of September everyone! I still can't believe we're here already. After working about 60 hours this week, I had trouble falling asleep and went to bed at 1:30am and have just now fully woken up at 11:00am (way too late for my taste but I guess I needed it). Not much planned today, just a bit of shopping and relaxing. Hope everyone will have a great start to the 'bers!

 

[brent]

I thought there would be a countdown to the 'Ber months on here last night...! I was out at a friend's apartment during that time, but I was a little concerned that I would be missing something! I guess we're only good for a couple real-time countdowns per year? There's nothing wrong with that, though, I'm greatly looking forward to one specific countdown in barely over two months time.

It feels great to say that.

A teacher friend/colleague of mine moved to the Philippines in December of last year. Why am I telling you this? Well, her husband's birthday is on September 1st. Why am I telling you this? Well, some people in North America think we are crazy for counting down to the Christmas Season and keeping Christmas in our hearts all year long... September 1st, in the Phillippines, signifies the beginning of the Christmas Season. I've heard it's a long one, but my friend posted this article today... I think it's something we should all experience at least once!

https://www.tenthousandstrangers.com/philippines-longest-christmas-season/

 

[brent]

Good September Weekend Morning, Friends of the Holidays!

Yes, indeed!
August 2018 is in the books and has joined the immutable past, as we boldly move forward into the first of the 'bers.
And bear in mind, later this VERY MONTH, we will commence the Christmas Blossoms 2018 thread. (Get those cameras oiled up, Folks!)

Now, with that exhilarating lead-in, let us inspect today's numbers and check on our Milestone status.

Days to the Season: 73
Days to Christmas Day: 115

And the 100-DAY CHRISTMAS DAY WINDOW?
Well, that particular marker is just 15 days into the future.
TWO WEEKS from tomorrow!
(How can this be??)

Even though it is now September, Mother Nature is not yet finished with us as far as summer is concerned. The heat and humidity remain.
Fortunately, it is supposed to be a tad cooler over at the coast, for which we are just about to depart.
Our temperature reading is currently 75 degrees.

Have a Sensational Saturday and a Leisurely Labor Day Holiday Weekend, Everyone!
Thus, I leave you in the experienced, skilled, and highly capable hands of our tag-team guest counters Edge and Minta for the holiday break.

My camera has already been active, Crown. No Christmas Blossoms photos that are out of the ordinary. I had considered posting a few things on here, but I think I will keep them in my cannon, as I have in previous years, to help get the Blossoms thread active early on and hopefully excite some friends to find our favourite season in their area, too!

Two weeks tomorrow seems like no time for the next milestone! Have an excellent Labour Day weekend, Crown. You deserve the leisure time!

 

[snowflake22]

I thought there would be a countdown to the 'Ber months on here last night...! I was out at a friend's apartment during that time, but I was a little concerned that I would be missing something! I guess we're only good for a couple real-time countdowns per year? There's nothing wrong with that, though, I'm greatly looking forward to one specific countdown in barely over two months time.

It feels great to say that.

A teacher friend/colleague of mine moved to the Philippines in December of last year. Why am I telling you this? Well, her husband's birthday is on September 1st. Why am I telling you this? Well, some people in North America think we are crazy for counting down to the Christmas Season and keeping Christmas in our hearts all year long... September 1st, in the Phillippines, signifies the beginning of the Christmas Season. I've heard it's a long one, but my friend posted this article today... I think it's something we should all experience at least once!

https://www.tenthousandstrangers.com/philippines-longest-christmas-season/

That is so interesting & wonderful, Brent~ Love it.

Thank you for sharing it with us!

 

[snowflake22]

Welcome to the Bers!
Looks like we will have a beautiful day. My daughter has her soccer jamboree so we will go to that and my youngest daughter has a back to school party at a friend’s house.
I am going to dig out my fall stuff this weekend.
Hope you all have a great day!

Hope that both of your daughters have a great time today!!
Have fun decorating this weekend!!
Enjoy the beautiful weather, and halve a blessed day

 

[snowflake22]

Good first of September everyone! I still can't believe we're here already. After working about 60 hours this week, I had trouble falling asleep and went to bed at 1:30am and have just now fully woken up at 11:00am (way too late for my taste but I guess I needed it). Not much planned today, just a bit of shopping and relaxing. Hope everyone will have a great start to the 'bers!

Happy September!!
Glad that you got such a good night of rest~
Have a nice day of shopping & relaxing, Martine!!

 

[Edge612]

Good September Weekend Morning, Friends of the Holidays!

Yes, indeed!
August 2018 is in the books and has joined the immutable past, as we boldly move forward into the first of the 'bers.
And bear in mind, later this VERY MONTH, we will commence the Christmas Blossoms 2018 thread. (Get those cameras oiled up, Folks!)

Now, with that exhilarating lead-in, let us inspect today's numbers and check on our Milestone status.

Days to the Season: 73
Days to Christmas Day: 115

And the 100-DAY CHRISTMAS DAY WINDOW?
Well, that particular marker is just 15 days into the future.
TWO WEEKS from tomorrow!
(How can this be??)

Even though it is now September, Mother Nature is not yet finished with us as far as summer is concerned. The heat and humidity remain.
Fortunately, it is supposed to be a tad cooler over at the coast, for which we are just about to depart.
Our temperature reading is currently 75 degrees.

Have a Sensational Saturday and a Leisurely Labor Day Holiday Weekend, Everyone!
Thus, I leave you in the experienced, skilled, and highly capable hands of our tag-team guest counters Edge and Minta for the holiday break.

Thanks Crown! Happy SeptemBER!

 

[ballcoach]

It just gives you a different feeling sitting here on a Saturday morning watching football....

 

[brent]

That is so interesting & wonderful, Brent~ Love it.

Thank you for sharing it with us!

You're welcome, snowflake. I'm now excited that you will get to enjoy your favourite four months of the year, too!

And, the fact that you live in Wisconsin makes me totally understand why this is your favourite time of the year. So beautiful!

 

[GWarren]

Welcome to September all! Yes, it's still technically summer, and the weather confirms it, but the journey into the cool days, warm sweaters, pumpkins, and leaf piles has begun. Applesauce oatmeal loaf has been started and I'll probably hit the farmer's market this weekend.

Good news, I start a new job this coming week. I'll be baking at a local supermarket full time. There will be early shifts, but I'll still hope to keep posting fairly regularly.

We're having a group of people from church coming over on Monday for a supper/meeting so I'll have to think of something to make. I've already picked up a nice roast, so that's in store. Maybe I'll be inspired at the market.

 

[snowflake22]

You're welcome, snowflake. I'm now excited that you will get to enjoy your favourite four months of the year, too!

And, the fact that you live in Wisconsin makes me totally understand why this is your favourite time of the year. So beautiful!

I have to agree.
Thank you, friend!!

 

[Martine]

This turned out to be a lazy kind of a day as I kept dozing on and off for part of the afternoon while David was watching the latest Avengers movie for the umteenth time. We’ve just taken a lovely drive by the St-Lawrence river in a perfect Summer evening and we’ll catch an episode of The Great British Bake Off when we get home.

A very weird thing occured at one point today when David said “bye” to a friend who had called: our Google Home speaker said “Ok bye” out of the blue, without being spoken to. Has this happened to anyone before? I had heard of Alexa laughing spontaneously before, these things kind of freak me out.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning!!
Hope that your errands & chores go well today~
Good luck and have fun furniture shopping with your daughter and her fiancé! Hope they find what they’re looking for, and some great deals too. It’s a good weekend for that, I image, with Labor Day sales.
Yay for decorating!
Have a wonderful day, dear friend!
Xo

Thank you so much Snowflake!
My daughter & her fiancé picked out a beautiful sectional, coffee table and area rug for the living room. It will be delivered next week, they’re so excited!
I hope you’re having a nice weekend so far. Sending hugs <3

 

[snowflake22]

Thank you so much Snowflake!
My daughter & her fiancé picked out a beautiful sectional, coffee table and area rug for the living room. It will be delivered next week, they’re so excited!
I hope you’re having a nice weekend so far. Sending hugs <3

That is great, HmG!!

Thank you, it’s going pretty well!
Hope yours has been enjoyable also

 

[brent]

I have to agree.
Thank you, friend!!

You're welcome. I like it up here, too... There's just something about Wisconsin.

 

[Binger]

Da Bears. Errrrrr Bers. Yabba!