Christmas Countdown - 2018

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Truth!!!

But they sure make you laugh! ♥

 

[Holiday]

Merry Pines Day Friends ~
I’m heading out soon, I have a long list of things to do. Mostly bridal shower/wedding related. Back home afterward to work on my daily chores. Dinner will be pasta with bolognese sauce. I guess that’s it for me. I hope everyone is well. See you tonight!!!
xx

I hope all your errands go well!! Have a great day HMG! Dinner sounds great ~ again!

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening all,
A day of somber reflection for many reasons today, the horrific
events that took place 17 years ago will always be etched in my mind. Every year someone always asks the question, "Where were you...?" I remember it clear as day, along with the fear, the tears, and the unknown brought on by those attacks. My heart is always heavy for all who lost their lives that day.
This year it is a bit different for me also, it was a year ago today I made the decision to leave my wife, it was out of the blue but had been simmering for some time after we stopped communicating. I had enough and just left. I came back a few days later, we struggled, we separated again a few months later, got back together again, but we have been together since then. We have worked hard at our marriage and are stronger than we were 6 months ago, but the emotions of that day hit me hard today. A lot has rushed through my head today. Sorry for droning on, I just needed to get that out.
Everyone stay safe, and have a goodnight.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, friend.
Sending hugs~

 

[snowflake22]

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It official, my eldest daughter Jeannine will marry Chris on December 1 of this year !!
So excited for them both.
That's in only 80 days !!!!!

Congrats to Jeannine & Chris!

 

[snowflake22]

Hello everyone. It’s hard to believe that this beautiful ray of light, the best thing that has happened to me (besides my children) and the source of making my life completely beautiful was 1 month old on Monday. I love watching her, being with her and her parents and being called a grandpa (technically Pappi).

My life is now full.

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So precious!!

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Pines Day!
Looks like a dreary day today with some showers and t-storms.
Prayers for all in the path of the storm.
Typical day of work for me and my oldest daughter has a pasta party tonight for her soccer game tomorrow.
She also asked us if she could go to a fair this weekend with some friends and a boy she likes!! Of course I was grilling her with questions...

Merry Pines Day, SFM!!
Hope your daughter has fun at the pasta party!!
How exciting about the fair, and boy!!
Have a great day~

 

[snowflake22]

Hey there, MMC Forum-Go'ers!

Hope everyone is doing well. Checking in for the first time this year. I started my Christmas shopping today and moved some Christmas music over to my phone for listening. Even snuck a cheeky christmas song into the pub quiz I host every Tuesday!

Excitement levels rising!

Nice to see you, DSR147!
It sounds like you’re prepping for the Christmas season nicely!!
Have a wonderful day~

 

[snowflake22]

Happy Birthday in heaven, Louann!!
Miss you dearly!!
So thankful for the Christmas spirit you still share with us everyday~
XO

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC! Merry Pines Day!!! It's another cooler (and dreary) morning! Haven't seen any peeks of sun at all so far!! I was sleeping so good when my alarm went off - scared the begeezus out of me!!

Work for me today. Miss Lu goes to the groomer at lunch. I have the oven pre-set to turn on so I can throw cheesy corn bread in when I get home for lunch, take Lu to the groomer, then it should be about done when I get back from dropping her off! After work I'll pick up my girl & then deliver all the soup & corn bread to our friend & 2 neighbors! Other than that - no plans for today! My hubby has been working re-load after delivering all week, so he's working 12-13 hour days. He's hoping to have Friday off. xx It's been pretty quiet around our house!

Everyone have a great day!!!

Merry Pines Day, Holiday!!
Hope Lucy has fun at the groomer!!
Your house is going to be smelling amazing come tonight
Have a great day!!

Merry Pines Day Friends ~
I’m heading out soon, I have a long list of things to do. Mostly bridal shower/wedding related. Back home afterward to work on my daily chores. Dinner will be pasta with bolognese sauce. I guess that’s it for me. I hope everyone is well. See you tonight!!!
xx

Merry Pines Day, HmG~
Hope your shower and wedding errands go well!
Have a blessed day!!
See you at The Pines <3
xo

 

[xmastidings]

Happy Birthday in heaven, Louanne!!
Miss you dearly!!
So thankful for the Christmas spirit you still share with us everyday~
XO

That is so beautifully said SF!

Happy Heavenly Birthday Caninemom!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Birthday in heaven, Louanne!!
Miss you dearly!!
So thankful for the Christmas spirit you still share with us everyday~
XO

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Awe!! Happy Heavenly Birthday Louanne/Caninemom! Such a sweet soul!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Pines Day, Holiday!!
Hope Lucy has fun at the groomer!!
Your house is going to be smelling amazing come tonight
Have a great day!!

Thanks snowflake!!
How is sweet Har? Hope she's feeling better every day! xx
Have a great day, friend!!

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Friends.
The hurricane watch for us goes on but things are getting a bit more encouraging this morning, as we continue to watch the track and intensity predictions.
More below.

We continue to watch and monitor this, as well:
Days to the Season: 62
Days to Christmas Day: 104

Barely over HALF a week remains now until the 100-DAY CHRISTMAS DAY Milestone marker and the beginning of a double, double-digit count.
(Really starting to close in, now!)

Other than the pending hurricane, our weather has not been too bad. A little light rain with lower humidity and temperatures. You can still tell it's summer of course, but it's not overly oppressive.
This morning's hurricane track update shows a significant jog to the left just as the storm reaches the coast. If this trend continues, things should be a lot better for central NC. The winds are down a bit as well. Encouraging!
Our current temperature reading is 74 degrees, here.

Well, it's mid week.
Some suggested the idea of a hurricane party to Carl, but he vetoed the idea. He takes these things quite seriously.
Nevertheless, the 'Pines is open for business this evening with the usual never-ending supply of fired twinkies and the bottomless vat of sweet iced tea. Hope to see you there!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

Thanks Crown! Hope that keeps jogging away from you!

 

[Crown 84]

The latest hurricane track is providing encouragement. Still supposed to be close to our cottage area (Emerald Isle) though, and we could still be within the hurricane wind field. We hope the jog away continues!

 

[Holiday]

The latest hurricane track is providing encouragement. Still supposed to be close to our cottage area (Emerald Isle) though, and we could still be within the hurricane wind field. We hope the jog away continues!

*Prayers*

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks snowflake!!
How is sweet Har? Hope she's feeling better every day! xx
Have a great day, friend!!

She is having a bit of a rough time still, hopefully she feels better soon
Thanks for asking, friend.
Hope you have a great day, too!
xx

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning MMC! Merry Pines Day!!! It's another cooler (and dreary) morning! Haven't seen any peeks of sun at all so far!! I was sleeping so good when my alarm went off - scared the begeezus out of me!!

Work for me today. Miss Lu goes to the groomer at lunch. I have the oven pre-set to turn on so I can throw cheesy corn bread in when I get home for lunch, take Lu to the groomer, then it should be about done when I get back from dropping her off! After work I'll pick up my girl & then deliver all the soup & corn bread to our friend & 2 neighbors! Other than that - no plans for today! My hubby has been working re-load after delivering all week, so he's working 12-13 hour days. He's hoping to have Friday off. xx It's been pretty quiet around our house!

Everyone have a great day!!!

Have a great Pines Day, Holiday!!
So nice that you are providing a meal for your friends, I am sure they will appreciate it.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Pines Day, SFM!!
Hope your daughter has fun at the pasta party!!
How exciting about the fair, and boy!!
Have a great day~

Thanks, SF! Have a great day and hope Har is feeling better soon!

 

[Holiday]

She is having a bit of a rough time still, hopefully she feels better soon
Thanks for asking, friend.
Hope you have a great day, too!
xx

Awe!! Give her huge hugs from us!!! Hope she turns it around & starts feeling better!!! xx
Prayers for all of you! xx

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

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It official, my eldest daughter Jeannine will marry Chris on December 1 of this year !!
So excited for them both.
That's in only 80 days !!!!!

Advent weddings are the best, because the church does the decorating for you.