Christmas Countdown - 2018

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Vivacious Voyagers!

Charging right along we are. Converging on the same destination.
The "Big S", capped off by "Big C".

So let's look at today's Big Numbers (which, of course, grow smaller by the day.)
Days to Halloween: 7 (ONE WEEK from TODAY!!)
Days to the Season: 20 (Now UNDER three weeks off!)
Days to Christmas Day: 62 (Below the nine week mark!)
Our voyage is starting to draw to a conclusion, dear Friends.

We warmed up a bit yesterday but I never saw the promised 70 degrees.
Now, it's predicted to cool off again and we will get wet as the remains of the Pacific hurricane are supposed to come our way by Saturday. But not to worry, because we will not be here! (Details to follow in a separate post.)
This center day of the week has commenced here under clear skies, with a temperature reading of 46 degrees.

Well Folks, Carl's preparations for the BIG Halloween open house at the 'Pines a week from today are in full swing. Our dedicated activities director promises to deliver an evening you will be scared to forget!
In the meantime, enjoy the next-to-the last open house of October, with seasonal fall-themed fired twinkies and the usual, dependable glass of sweet southern iced tea.

Until this evening then, have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everybody!

Thanks Crown! I'm sorry to hear about your cousin!

 

[xmastidings]

Happy Pines Day MMC! 1 week till Halloween geez. Looks like we have a stormy weekend ahead. When I get home from work Rollins cone comes off. I bet he's going to be surprised. He seems to quickly have adjusted to wearing it. Other than that, just a new person starts at work today. Hopefully I'll be able to help her out. Have a great day!

 

[made582]

So uh, who do we know in South Carolina? @merrymistletoe we miss you!!

 

[made582]

Good Morning, MMC!! It’s going to be a decent day with a high in the low 50’s. I’ll be off in a few to take mom to a doctors appointment. Then I have a few other errands to run. Nothing to exciting though. I hope everyone has a great day!!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

I’m so glad to hear things are going so well for you. She sounds like she’s a gem! I forgot to post this earlier, but we’re expextinf another family member as well! We have a new golden retriever coming to our family November 10th, so it’s going to be an interesting Christmas here with decorations as well!

Congratulations...how exciting!!

Thank you!

I hope your daughter is feeling better SFM!

Thanks, HMG...she is better! Good luck dress shopping!

I just worked this am then Carolina and I stayed in and relaxed. Shes starting to feel better and I'm getting her cold. Tomorrow is more of the same with work. Carolina will go to my cousins all day tomorrow because Mike has mandatory OT tonight and tomorrow night at work. Thursday we have a school field trip to the zoo

Hope you feel better NMC!!

 

[sugar142286]

Good to see you Sugar!
Have fun Thursday, sounds like it will be a blast. How awesome that the kids have off from school the next day too!
And congrats on the new addition!!!

Thank you!

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Tuesday, Sugar!

Good to see you! Your Halloween plans sound amazing!!

Thanks! Hope all is well with you, Meceka!

 

[sugar142286]

Congratulations on your soon-to-be new member golden retriever!!

Thank you! We’re very excited. I’ll post pics when she comes.

 

[sugar142286]

I just worked this am then Carolina and I stayed in and relaxed. Shes starting to feel better and I'm getting her cold. Tomorrow is more of the same with work. Carolina will go to my cousins all day tomorrow because Mike has mandatory OT tonight and tomorrow night at work. Thursday we have a school field trip to the zoo

Feel better! Have fun on the trip.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Pines Day!! Last Pines day of October how is that possible and two months from Christmas Eve..wow!! Typical work day for me and my youngest daughter has basketball practice and my oldest has a soccer game. So I think pizza will be on board for dinner tonight. Hope you all have a great day!!

 

[sugar142286]

That’s wonderful! Golden retrievers are so beautiful, friendly and a great family addition; congratulations! Oh yea, I think there’s going to be plenty excitement that morning with the puppies first Christmas. I so happy for you.

That’s all we’ve had. She’ll be our third. Nittany just had her 3rd birthday the other day!

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Pines Day MMC!
It’s going to be sunny today with a high of 56, we’re currently at 44 degrees. Just a typical day of errands and chores for me. I also have plans later this afternoon to take my mother dress shopping for my daughters wedding. That’s about it. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day, see you tonight!
xx

Have a fun time shopping! I enjoyed seeing her showed pics! Beautiful!

 

[sugar142286]

** TRAVEL ALERT **

The Crowns have a sad task this weekend - traveling to Florida for the funeral of our cousin who passed away this month. He was the one we went down annually to see.
But time passes and so do we all.
A volunteer countdowner will therefore be needed for three mornings, this Friday through Sunday.
No application will be rejected. (As long as it's first!)

So sorry for your loss, Crown. Thinking of you and your family. Safe travels!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

We worked until 9pm on play props again last night, but I finally delivered to large part of the big prop I was working on. The scene consists of a background board on wheels that will be painted on one side to look like the inside of a house, and the outside front door of the house is painted on the other side. I've built a front porch on wheels with handrails and roof for the exterior shot. That's what's been taking all of my time and energy. I'm not a carpenter, but I think it looks pretty good!

I'm ready to go see the play now! I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[Bradmac]

** TRAVEL ALERT **

The Crowns have a sad task this weekend - traveling to Florida for the funeral of our cousin who passed away this month. He was the one we went down annually to see.
But time passes and so do we all.
A volunteer countdowner will therefore be needed for three mornings, this Friday through Sunday.
No application will be rejected. (As long as it's first!)

I'm sorry for your family's loss, Crown.

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning all! Not much on the agenda today. I work tonight at 7, so I plan on just doing some laundry and relaxing, reading and catching up on the the TiVo. DH is going to the kids school today to do fire prevention. He is in charge of fire prevention at work and goes to all the schools, daycares, homes, and some businesses in the city. It keeps him very busy for the month of October, but he does a great job and is a wonderful teacher. The kids are looking forward to it!

It’s Pines Day! Hope you all enjoy the day!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning. Late check in from me. Crazy morning! I'll be heading to job #2 probably before too long. Need to bring my Lula Bug to the groomer at lunch. Gah...Calgon! Ha ha ha!!

Everyone, have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

I’m so glad to hear things are going so well for you. She sounds like she’s a gem! I forgot to post this earlier, but we’re expextinf another family member as well! We have a new golden retriever coming to our family November 10th, so it’s going to be an interesting Christmas here with decorations as well!

OMGosh! How exciting!! You ARE going to have an interesting Christmas. LOL ♥

 

[Bradmac]

Good morning. Late check in from me. Crazy morning! I'll be heading to job #2 probably before too long. Need to bring my Lula Bug to the groomer at lunch. Gah...Calgon! Ha ha ha!!

Everyone, have a great day!

I hope you get a chance to relax!

 

[Holiday]

Keeping your mom, you and your family, and your mom's caregivers in my prayers. {{{HUGS}}}

Thanks Meceka!