Christmas Countdown - 2018

[SnowflakeMom]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

The crazy hurricane is bearing down, doggone it. We just had a safety meeting, and we're planning to close the plant at 4pm, and (obviously) stay closed tomorrow. It's strengthened to a Category 4, which means it'll still be a hurricane when it gets here. Originally, it was going to be downgraded to a tropical storm when if got here. I'm going out at lunch to collect all of the pool inflatables, deck chairs, tables, etc., and put them in the storage building.

Jacob's classes are cancelled, but he's planning to stay at university. Elizabeth's school closes at 1pm today and all day tomorrow.

We've survived the last two hurricanes with electricity intact. I hope that holds true this time! I'll try to post tomorrow. We'll see what happens. Y'all stay safe!

And I hope y'all have a great day!

Ready for Friday!!

Stay safe!!

Good morning MMC! Merry Pines Day!! Not much going on today besides what has become my new normal - old job this morning, new job this afternoon! I think tomorrow will be just the opposite & I'll be at my old job in the afternoon! Boss #1 is off Friday & Monday so I'll be the old job both of those days! Kinda looking forward to that - normalcy!

Today is our last day of heat - could it be for the year?? We'll find out! High of 78º today w/ lots of clouds & a high of 56º tomorrow...what a change!
Woke up this morning to a pink sky! You know the old saying "pink in the morn, sailors take warn!" It was pretty, but a little eerie w/ the hurricane brewing out there. And I hope everyone in the path of Michael stays safe!!! xx

Hubby didn't get home until 1:30 am this morning, but their fields are done!! YAY!

Have a great day MMC!!!

Have a great hump day, Holiday!
Today is our last day of humidity too!!

 

[xmastidings]

Good Morning.

I guess it's not such a good morning for those poor folks in Florida, and Georgia, that are in the path, or will feel the effects from this hurricane. I woke up this morning and saw that it got a lot more stronger then they were estimating it that would, last night. It's going to make landfall as a Cat 4 and the pressure is dropping; not good.. That's bad, really, really bad for that flat area down there. The tidal and wave surges are going to be unbelievably high. My Lord, my prayers are extended to all those poor people in the South. I hope people listen and evacuated like they were told to.

 

[xmastidings]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

The crazy hurricane is bearing down, doggone it. We just had a safety meeting, and we're planning to close the plant at 4pm, and (obviously) stay closed tomorrow. It's strengthened to a Category 4, which means it'll still be a hurricane when it gets here. Originally, it was going to be downgraded to a tropical storm when if got here. I'm going out at lunch to collect all of the pool inflatables, deck chairs, tables, etc., and put them in the storage building.

Jacob's classes are cancelled, but he's planning to stay at university. Elizabeth's school closes at 1pm today and all day tomorrow.

We've survived the last two hurricanes with electricity intact. I hope that holds true this time! I'll try to post tomorrow. We'll see what happens. Y'all stay safe!

And I hope y'all have a great day!

Ready for Friday!!

Thinking about you Brad. I hope you don't lose power either. It kinda looks like your going to be getting Hurricane force winds and rain in your parts of Georgia. Batten down the hatches my friend; stay safe!

 

[Bradmac]

Thinking about you Brad. I hope you don't lose power either. It kinda looks like your going to be getting Hurricane force winds and rain in your parts of Georgia. Batten down the hatches my friend; stay safe!

You betcha!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Monday! Oh wait, that's right, today is Tuesday!

I guess that's what happens when you've been sitting on the beach, watching the surf, listening to the gulls flying all around, and feeling the warm rays of the sun for the last several days....

Lol! Yup, been away for several days, we went down to Ocean City, Maryland and celebrated our 1 year wedding Anniversary down there together. It was great, we walked the entire length of the boardwalk, shopping all the way up and back and along the way, stopping to eat plenty of yummy (not good for you) vacation foods! We had a really nice time and had to drag ourselves back to the real world.

Have a great day and I'll check back later.

Happy Anniversary!!!

 

[Holiday]

Didn't know about a new one. I'll have to dig it up when I have a moment.

It's called Winter in Paradise. It's new characters for this winter book but so far I've found one reference to the Quinns

Are you enjoying it as much as the others? I have Winter Stroll in my Amazon cart!

 

[Holiday]

Hope you are having a good day, Holiday and your new job is going well!
We are in the 80's tomorrow...this weather is crazy!

Thanks! It's going pretty well - as good as a new job can. Everybody is so nice! But every morning I wake up hoping I don't screw something up!! LOL!! Hope you are staying cool & comfy!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Tuesday!

Praying for everyone in the path of the hurricane ~ be safe, my friends!

xx

Merry Pines Day M!

Hello everyone! Hope everyone that is in the path of this next hurricane stays safe! So happy that our crazy weather is changing. Tomorrow should be the last 80 degree day and then we will drop into the 50's and 60's. Just what I have been waiting for! I notice it is getting darker earlier and I love that too. Yesterday my brother and I went to visit my father who is terminally ill for his birthday. My sister and mom, aunt and uncle, nephews and cousins all dropped by at different times to wish him a happy birthday. What a great day to spend with him and to see everyone coming to visit him. As hard as it is to see him so ill, yesterday warmed my heart and I know it is a memory all of us will cherish. I hope everyone has a great evening.

Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. I'm glad you had a nice day with your dad!

Morning MMC! Can't believe we're into double digits of October already. Seems to me like this month goes faster than the others. I wish it would slow down. Been a couple long days at work but I'm hoping to leave closer to normal time the next few days. Hope everyone stays safe in the path of the storm. Have a great day!

Have a good day Edge!

Merry Pines Day MMC!
It’s going to be cloudy and warm here today with a high of 77 degrees. Just a typical day of errands and chores. I also have an appointment later this afternoon to have my hair cut and colored, I must get it done before the bridal shower. Dinner will be spaghetti & meatballs, a salad and mozzarella bread. That’s about it for me. Prayers for everyone in the path of Hurricane Michael, be safe!
xx

Have a great day HMG!!! Lucy goes to the beauty parlor today too!

Merry Wednesday

Merry Wednesday to you!!

Happy Pines Day, MMC!!!

Holy cow Michael has turned into a monster. Praying for everyone in it’s path.

Hi made!! Have a good day!

Good Morning, Folks!

And really, there are not too many mornings, good or otherwise, standing between us and the commencement of Christmas Season 2018.

Here is a quick glance at our count status:
Days to Halloween: 21 (Three weeks from today!)
Days to the Season: 34 (Now under 5 weeks!)
Days to Christmas Day: 76 (Under 11 weeks to go!)
(The clock just keeps ticking.)

Weather-wise, we are keeping an eye on major Hurricane Michael as it closes in on the Florida panhandle and is supposed to track across North Carolina, albeit in a weakened state. Unlike Florence, this one is supposed to be in and out much quicker, so hopefully we will not get the severe flooding we had with Florence.
Our current conditions: Rather overcast but calm with a temperature reading of 70 degrees. We had a light sprinkle earlier.

Can you believe that we are already up to the second 'Pines Day of October?
Carl has completed all of the transformation to a fall theme but will soon be moving into Halloween mode.
And as you might guess, our friendly activities director will really be in rare form this year since Halloween falls on a Wednesday. (I don't think that will be an open house to miss!)

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everybody!

Hope you stay safe!! See you tonight!

Happy Pines! We are going to have a warm day...high of 80 but they said Sat into Sunday we may have a frost...crazy weather! My daughter's soccer team ended up in a tie yesterday of 0-0 in double OT. It was a good game to watch. She has another game today that they changed from tomorrow due to we are getting the remnants of Michael. Hope you all have a good day and prayers for all in the path of Michael.

Frost??? I'm not ready to hear that yet... LOL Have a good day SFM!

Good morning, Everyone!
Happy Pines Day!

Merry Pines Day to you!!

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

The crazy hurricane is bearing down, doggone it. We just had a safety meeting, and we're planning to close the plant at 4pm, and (obviously) stay closed tomorrow. It's strengthened to a Category 4, which means it'll still be a hurricane when it gets here. Originally, it was going to be downgraded to a tropical storm when if got here. I'm going out at lunch to collect all of the pool inflatables, deck chairs, tables, etc., and put them in the storage building.

Jacob's classes are cancelled, but he's planning to stay at university. Elizabeth's school closes at 1pm today and all day tomorrow.

We've survived the last two hurricanes with electricity intact. I hope that holds true this time! I'll try to post tomorrow. We'll see what happens. Y'all stay safe!

And I hope y'all have a great day!

Ready for Friday!!

Extra prayers being sent your way!! Hope you all stay safe & keep power!!!

Loads going on... so close now. Going to be an extra good one this year as I now have a new partner! She's actually from England, like myself, and she is everything I could've wished for.

So, feeling pretty pleased with it all... and listening to my first round of John Renbourn for the year. It's my this-side-of-halloween festive music allowance (you may recall I don't let myself get too xmas-music'y until after i've watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on Halloween)...

Funny how things change, eh?

xx

Congrats! How exciting!!!

 

[Holiday]

Time to head to job #2 - you all have a great day. See you tonight at the Pines!!

Everyone will be safe from Michael at the Pines! (But seriously - I hope everyone stays safe & without damage!) Sending prayers to all!

 

[Minta]

Good afternoon ... Well we have been dealing with and cleaning up from an infestation of indian meal moths in the garage. They got into the extra cat food and dog biscuits that we kept in the garage. We have been at this since Sunday and have filled out 6 black yard trash bags full of stuff that we threw out. It has been a nightmare but we are defiantly seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The bright side is that the garage will be cleaned.

I still don't have all my halloween/fall decorations up yet, maybe by this weekend. Well I am going to go get caught up on the boards.

 

[xmastidings]

Happy Anniversary!!!

Thank you Holiday!

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

It downloaded right at midnight. I couldn't start it then or I would never get any sleep!

Have a great day Holiday!

The audio is on order through our county library and I'm #18 on the waiting list. No worries, though. I have several other Christmas books to catch up on this season.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

It downloaded right at midnight. I couldn't start it then or I would never get any sleep!

Have a great day Holiday!

I just ordered the first of her Christmas books for some reason...I never read them.

 

[Bradmac]

ok, I'm heading home. Y'all stay safe!

 

[sugarmuffin25]

I hope your father enjoyed his special day. Keeping all of you in my thoughts {{{hugs}}}

Thank you so much!

 

[sugarmuffin25]

Merry Pines Day M!


Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. I'm glad you had a nice day with your dad!


Have a good day Edge!


Have a great day HMG!!! Lucy goes to the beauty parlor today too!


Merry Wednesday to you!!


Hi made!! Have a good day!


Hope you stay safe!! See you tonight!


Frost??? I'm not ready to hear that yet... LOL Have a good day SFM!


Merry Pines Day to you!!


Thank you so much Holiday!

Extra prayers being sent your way!! Hope you all stay safe & keep power!!!


Congrats! How exciting!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Have a great day HMG!!! Lucy goes to the beauty parlor today too!

I hope Miss Lucy’s appointment went well. Sending hugs to both of you!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Thank you so much!

You’re welcome!
xx

 

[Meceka]

Hello everyone! Hope everyone that is in the path of this next hurricane stays safe! So happy that our crazy weather is changing. Tomorrow should be the last 80 degree day and then we will drop into the 50's and 60's. Just what I have been waiting for! I notice it is getting darker earlier and I love that too. Yesterday my brother and I went to visit my father who is terminally ill for his birthday. My sister and mom, aunt and uncle, nephews and cousins all dropped by at different times to wish him a happy birthday. What a great day to spend with him and to see everyone coming to visit him. As hard as it is to see him so ill, yesterday warmed my heart and I know it is a memory all of us will cherish. I hope everyone has a great evening.

It is awesome that all of you were able to give your dad such a lovely birthday. Keeping all of you in my prayers, sugarmuffin25. xx

 

[Meceka]

Good Morning, Folks!

And really, there are not too many mornings, good or otherwise, standing between us and the commencement of Christmas Season 2018.

Here is a quick glance at our count status:
Days to Halloween: 21 (Three weeks from today!)
Days to the Season: 34 (Now under 5 weeks!)
Days to Christmas Day: 76 (Under 11 weeks to go!)
(The clock just keeps ticking.)

Weather-wise, we are keeping an eye on major Hurricane Michael as it closes in on the Florida panhandle and is supposed to track across North Carolina, albeit in a weakened state. Unlike Florence, this one is supposed to be in and out much quicker, so hopefully we will not get the severe flooding we had with Florence.
Our current conditions: Rather overcast but calm with a temperature reading of 70 degrees. We had a light sprinkle earlier.

Can you believe that we are already up to the second 'Pines Day of October?
Carl has completed all of the transformation to a fall theme but will soon be moving into Halloween mode.
And as you might guess, our friendly activities director will really be in rare form this year since Halloween falls on a Wednesday. (I don't think that will be an open house to miss!)

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everybody!

Merry Wednesday, Crown!
Praying for you and your family.