Christmas Countdown - 2018

[Bradmac]

Merry Pines Day MMC ~
We had a wild storm pass through last night, the national weather service confirmed that a tornado actually touched down on part of the island. We woke up to beautiful morning, it’s going to be partly sunny with a high of 75 degrees. Typical day of errands and chores plus more bridal shower shopping, things are really picking up now as it gets closer. No complaining though, it’s the best kind of busy!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

Wow, I hope you didn't have any damage! And I'm glad you're ok!

 

[Holiday]

What a sad 30 hours it has been....

Got a call late yesterday afternoon that 4 of our students were involved in a shooting. Spurred our district leadership team into high swing as we started piecing together what happened, who was impacted, and how to best set up school for the day. That took us through about 11:00 last night, then we hit the door early this morning. School assembly, counseling, visits with police, parents, etc...

I'm drained.

I've never been as sad as I am, now. You get attached to these kids, love on them, try to help them....and when they start shooting at each other, you are exactly sure how to respond.

I don't know who you talk to when you go to bed at night, but if you don't mind...say an prayer for ol'Ballcoach's kids. Some of them are in a really sad spot.

Oh gosh coach! How awful & scary!! Sending prayers your way!

 

[Holiday]

Hello all...
Happy to be here and looking forward to Christmas!! The holidays are getting closer and closer. December is almost here, and you can finally start the Christmas countdown.

I can't believe I didn't get my countdown out yet. What am I thinking. I know what I'm doing at lunch!
Hope you are having a Merry Day!

 

[Bradmac]

Long time, no post. I feel like Christmas is quickly sneaking up behind us, now that we are in the double-digit countdown. It is finally starting to feel a little more like fall in here in SE Georgia. Drier air is coming around more often, making for a deeper blue sky and for windows to be open. I always feel like this part of fall never lasts long enough.

I'm near Statesboro, and I agree that it's a little nicer, especially before daylight.

Good to see you!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning Merry October!
I can't believe we are in October already!? Wow!!
Winter is coming, and we are expecting the first snow any day now.

I have not been feeling so good the last six months
Tried some new medizine (for my chronic migraine/headaches)
but they just got me extremely tired and depressed
I spend almost all summer in bed.
So I'm off any medications, which I like best.
(but i
I just have to learn to live with the pain I guess.
I definitely don't want to try any more meds..

Today it's sunny and 33 F, and I hope to get out in the woods later this afternoon.
I always feel good out in the nature. Best medicine, and with no side effects!

But I have missed you guys. And I miss beeing here daily.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers
I will now, try to catch-up here!

And I hope YOU have a wonderful day my friend

Sending big hugs & prayers your way! Have you tried anything natural for your migraine/headaches? I hope you feel better soon!

Did you say snow???

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Mid-Week Pines Piners!
Yep.
Pines Day has again cycled around.

Our count keeps cycling as well.
Here is the latest:
Days to Halloween: 28 (Four weeks from today!)
Days to the Season: 41 (Under six weeks remain!)
Days to Christmas Day: 83 (Under twelve weeks left!)
(Time is marching on, Guys.)

And what is only a very short march ahead, is the Ninety Percent, Home Stretch Milestone marker to Christmas Season 2018.
It's now only 4 days away, and closing fast.
Barely over HALF A WEEK!

Another nice day yesterday lead to comfortable lawn mowing.
Today will see warmer temps and the humidity just beginning to build back in.
For now, we are starting off at 71 degrees here in the middle part of the state.

The Pines? Being decorated for fall.
Carl? Ready at the door, as aways.
The fired twinkies? Hot out of the oven.
The iced tea? Sweetened to perfection.
The enterainment? Well......come and judge for yourselves.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

Thanks Crown! Hoping you are having a nice October Day!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good Morning MMC!! Happy Hump Day! We had rain and t-storms almost all night. But today is going to be warm high of 78..I just found out I have to go to a sales conference in Dallas, TX the week of 10/21. A few other co-workers will be there so that will be good. My daughter has a soccer game today. Hope you all have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Tuesday MMC! Sorry to hear the news from Coach on yet another shooting. Just terrible news. It's a warm morning here for early October. Still running my a/c a little here and there this week. It's mild enough during the day still and at night cools off just to make you feel mostly comfortable. Good time of year. Have a great day!

There is definitely a chill in the air at night. It's coming...

 

[Holiday]

Good morning ~
Happy Tuesday!
It’s going to be mostly cloudy today with a high of 75, storms later tonight could be heavy at times. I’m going to do some food shopping this morning. Back home afterward to work on my daily chores. I also plan on going to Hobby Lobby later this afternoon. I’m making a wishing well for my daughters bridal shower and I have to pick up some decorations. Dinner will be tacos. I guess that’s it.
I hope everyone is well and has a great day!!!
xx

I had Taco Tuesday last night too! Yum!!!

 

[Holiday]

Good afternoon all my Christmas loving friends!
Thanksgiving weekend is coming up here in Canada, all the usual turkey and trimmings is on the menu!
I found this cute little video that will explain Canadian Thanksgiving to all my wonderful neighbors to the south of us...

Love this!!
I just noticed on the calendar today that Monday is Canadian Thanksgiving! How exciting!
Have a great day CS!

 

[Holiday]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

Nancy and I went to meet Jacob for dinner last night, and it was great! We usually meet him on Thursday, but he had other plans. We were lucky he found time for us, I guess. Of course, we were holding his monthly allowance, too.

While we were in Statesboro, Nancy and I bought some paint for the front porch. It looks like she might help me paint!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Good luck painting!!! Have a great day Brad!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning! I am off today so I am not sure what the day will hold. Carolina and I are going to bake some of the Pillsbury Halloween cookies this morning/afternoon. Tonight she has bible club at church so while I am waiting for her I will probably read and try to make a good dent in the book I am currently reading since Elin Hilderbrands new Christmas book comes out on Tuesday

I did order "Winter Street: A Novel"
Have a great day off!!!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Mid-Week Pines Piners!
Yep.
Pines Day has again cycled around.

Our count keeps cycling as well.
Here is the latest:
Days to Halloween: 28 (Four weeks from today!)
Days to the Season: 41 (Under six weeks remain!)
Days to Christmas Day: 83 (Under twelve weeks left!)
(Time is marching on, Guys.)

And what is only a very short march ahead, is the Ninety Percent, Home Stretch Milestone marker to Christmas Season 2018.
It's now only 4 days away, and closing fast.
Barely over HALF A WEEK!

Another nice day yesterday lead to comfortable lawn mowing.
Today will see warmer temps and the humidity just beginning to build back in.
For now, we are starting off at 71 degrees here in the middle part of the state.

The Pines? Being decorated for fall.
Carl? Ready at the door, as aways.
The fired twinkies? Hot out of the oven.
The iced tea? Sweetened to perfection.
The enterainment? Well......come and judge for yourselves.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

See you tonight for the 1st Pines Day/night of October!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Pines Day MMC ~
We had a wild storm pass through last night, the national weather service confirmed that a tornado actually touched down on part of the island. We woke up to beautiful morning, it’s going to be partly sunny with a high of 75 degrees. Typical day of errands and chores plus more bridal shower shopping, things are really picking up now as it gets closer. No complaining though, it’s the best kind of busy!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

Glad you stayed safe!! I hope you have a wonderful day too!!

 

[Holiday]

Long time, no post. I feel like Christmas is quickly sneaking up behind us, now that we are in the double-digit countdown. It is finally starting to feel a little more like fall in here in SE Georgia. Drier air is coming around more often, making for a deeper blue sky and for windows to be open. I always feel like this part of fall never lasts long enough.

Welcome back!! Enjoy the weather & have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning MMC!! Happy Hump Day! We had rain and t-storms almost all night. But today is going to be warm high of 78..I just found out I have to go to a sales conference in Dallas, TX the week of 10/21. A few other co-workers will be there so that will be good. My daughter has a soccer game today. Hope you all have a great day!

Glad to hear you were safe in the storms too!
Hope your travels go well in a few weeks. Nice to have co-workers going along.
Have a great day SFM!

 

[Holiday]

I'm trying to catch up on what I've been missing out on this week...

Good Sunday morning everyone! Hope everyone is well. Last night my husband and I met my nephew and his friend at the casino. It was so nice to get out for a bit; I haven't done that much lately due to some health issues and it was a much needed change of scenery. We were following along with the Buckeyes game there and then we stopped off at BW3's on the way home for the fourth quarter. What a great game! The restaurant was going crazy. The whole place was cheering and clapping and screaming OH-IO! How fun to be out and watch the game with other crazy fans! I'm usually at home watching by myself and it was great to be out in the excitement! Now if only my fantasy football team would do as well today! I hope everyone has a safe and great Sunday before we hit October tomorrow!

Love it - so fun!! GO BUCKS!!

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Ugh, where did fall go?

We have 70's & 80's predicted & a chance of rain every day next week.

Happy October MMC! The month of Halloween has arrived. Incredible. And a mild week expected with above normal temps. Just my busier week at work so I'm sure it will move along. And got some apples from apple picking on Sunday. Time to have a homemade apple pie. Have a great beginning to October!

Yum - I still need to make a homemade apple pie!!!

Good morning MMC ~
Happy first day of October!
My daughters bridal shower is only two and a half weeks away now, the time is going by so fast. I’m running out to do some more shopping for her today. Other than that I will be working on the laundry and dinner will be Italian wedding soup. That’s about it for me.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day and a great week ahead!!!

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I hope everything is going well with the shower prep!
Love the animated Charlie Brown Halloween GIF!!

 

[Holiday]

It seems like just yesterday you announced your daughter's engagement, it's crazy how time flies! Enjoy your day HMG.

Totally agree!!!

 

[Holiday]

Happy October 1st, MMC!!! We are looking at the warmest stretch of weather in 140 years to open the month. Fun times. I guess I’ll be buying ice cream instead of hot chocolate at our town’s big fall festival starting on Thursday. Not to much going on until then. Just some errands today. I hope everyone has a good day!!!

Hope you have fun at the town festival ~ enjoy that ice cream!

 

[Holiday]

We did, thanks!!
Adi and Kevin did some mountain biking, and went kayaking.
Ash and I went out for Mexican, then made the rounds to some country shops and shopped 'til we dropped
Then we met back up for a nice long walk with Harlowe, and grilled out.
We are always shocked by how fast our weekends fly by when they come.

Oh I understand that. Never long enough!