Christmas Countdown - 2018

[MerryCarey]

Special Post Day 4:
and the Choir Keeps Singing of Christmas



fAITHFUL FEW WHO YEAR LONG GATHER BOUND

JOYOUS TOGETHER, COMMON SHARED GROUND

SHUT OUT THE ANGRY WORLD WHICH EXISTS ALL AROUND

TO ALLOW THE CHOIR TO KEEP SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



JOINED ACORSS THE MILES, CONTINENTS AWAY

IGNORING CYNICS WHO SCOUFF AT A SHARED LOVE REFUSED AT BAY

WE REJECT A WORLD SURELY GONE MAD, AND ENJOY THE DAY

OF A CHOIR THAT KEEPS SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



UNITED IN HEARTBREAK, CELEBRATION AND JOY

SHARED REMEMBERANCES OF CHILDHOOD, A SPECIAL GIFT OR TOY

WE COME TOGETHER HERE YEARLY IN SPIRT TO EMPLOY

VISIONS OF A CHOIR THAT KEEPS SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



PERHAPS ITS NOT REALLY DEFINED BY THE COMMERICAL GIANT

NOR THOSE WHO ONCE A YEAR SEEK FORGIVENESS AS SUPPLIANT

WE THE KINDNESS TORCH BEARERS, THE PEACEFUL CLIENT

ARE THE CHOIR THAT KEEPS SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



and so it has come to this

Four Days Until The Season

Bravo!
Let's all keep that choir singing.

Happy Friday everyone. There's a few flakes of snow falling, but it won't last. It's expected to turn to rain later this afternoon. Here are the other ornaments I picked up on Tuesday for my early Christmas shopping adventures. These are for our tree, not for my exchangers. I'm keeping those secret.

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Love Santa driving the antique car!

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Friday MMC ~
It’s going to be cloudy with a high of 53 degrees. We’re expecting rain later this afternoon in to the evening, could be heavy at times so I’m going to get my errands over with early. I have to stop at the pet store for a couple of things. I’m picking my youngest up afterward and we’re going to a boutique to look at mother of the bride dresses. I really need to find a dress soon! Other than that I will be working on the laundry. Dinner will be beef stew over egg noodles. I guess that’s about it for me. I hope everyone has a nice day and a wonderful weekend ahead!!!
xx

Hope you find the perfect dress!

 

[sugar142286]

TGIF!! Another week down and closer to the holidays! We are leaving tonight for my aunt's wake and funeral tomorrow. Just typical work day for me...hope you all have a great day!

Safe travels, continued prayers!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning and Happy Friday. My oldest is on her way to camp for the weekend and my youngest is going to a sleepover tonight. A kid free night means Date Night! Planning on going out for dinner and do some Christmas shopping tonight. In the mean time going to get some cleaning done. Have a great day!

Enjoy date night!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning! Just cuddled up on the couch with Nittany and watching Hallmark, drinking some coffee. I might have to turn the fireplace on. It was sleeting here this morning.

Not much on the agenda for today. I plan on putting cheesy potato soup in the crockpot for dinner. I’ve gotta work at 7 tonight, then have tomorrow off - Sidney is coming home tomorrow! We can’t wait!!

Hope you all have a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

It’s snowing!!!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday! TGIF!!! We started the morning off today with ... SNOW!!!

Of course, most of the snow came while I was sleeping, but I guess at 5:30 this morning it was a winter wonderland. Nothing stuck around - there was some on the rooftops & a little in the grass, but then it turned to rain & it's all gone! Booo! Was still fun to see. Lucy was sure watching it...



I work this morning & then I'll be off the rest of the day with no major plans. I'm sure I'll dig into something at home! (watching it snow & Hallmark Christmas would be nice! )

Tomorrow morning 11-2 is my nieces (my Goddaughters) baby shower open house. Then I'm hoping to meet up with my lake girl friends after. Sunday I'll be with mom. That's about it! Oh....and of course GO BUCKS!!! (I'll be missing part of the game due to the shower What are they thinking - a shower on Buckeye day??? Ha ha)

Everyone, have a great day!!

 

[Holiday]

Wow, crazy!

Reminds me of a funny story: Before I was married, I had TMC and Mr. didn't, so I'd tape certain movies to send to him. They were running a movie that was the first in a series of VERY formulaic comedies---they were all variations on the same basic plot. I watched the movie while I taped it, and sent Mr. the tape. He told me later that TMC had run the first four reels of the first movie, but the last two reels were from a different movie in the series ... and I never knew the difference, because both featured the same characters, same actors, and same basic plot! I think we still have that crazy tape somewhere!

Have a great day!

Funny story!! That's definitely a "keeper" tape!!

 

[Holiday]

Kassi is a beautiful dog! Hope she finds a loving home quickly.

I do too!! xx (Before Thanksgiving!) I can't believe they haven't even had any applications on her!

 

[Holiday]

Good afternoon .. today is my Friday and I am looking forward to my 4 day weekend. Hoping to get a lot of major cleaning done this weekend to get things ready for the holidays. This past weekend I got all the Halloween stuff packed up and finished decorating for fall and Thanksgiving. So love this time of the year!

Enjoy your day off!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Thursday, Holiday!
Aw, Kassi is gorgeous ~ I'd take her if I was close by! Praying she finds a home soon! So sweet of you to offer to take her over the holiday!! xx

She is gorgeous - love her paws!! We are so spoiled with a non-shedder. That's our biggest hold back - my hubby is not a fan of another dog that sheds, at all! (after Buster passed, he said - no more shedding dogs!) I have to admit - it is pretty nice! But I can't let her be sent back to the pound! We'll see! What's meant to be, will be...

 

[Holiday]

You're welcome!

No, I'm not a member of Ravelry. I'll have to check the site out one of these days. Thank you for pointing me in that direction!

Have a great day, too!!
xx

*WARNING* It's addicting!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Thursday!

There is a bit of a weather system headed this way with snow, rain, and more snow. Should be an interesting day tomorrow!

Stay warm, safe & dry!

 

[Holiday]

Special Post Day 4:
and the Choir Keeps Singing of Christmas



fAITHFUL FEW WHO YEAR LONG GATHER BOUND

JOYOUS TOGETHER, COMMON SHARED GROUND

SHUT OUT THE ANGRY WORLD WHICH EXISTS ALL AROUND

TO ALLOW THE CHOIR TO KEEP SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



JOINED ACORSS THE MILES, CONTINENTS AWAY

IGNORING CYNICS WHO SCOUFF AT A SHARED LOVE REFUSED AT BAY

WE REJECT A WORLD SURELY GONE MAD, AND ENJOY THE DAY

OF A CHOIR THAT KEEPS SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



UNITED IN HEARTBREAK, CELEBRATION AND JOY

SHARED REMEMBERANCES OF CHILDHOOD, A SPECIAL GIFT OR TOY

WE COME TOGETHER HERE YEARLY IN SPIRT TO EMPLOY

VISIONS OF A CHOIR THAT KEEPS SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



PERHAPS ITS NOT REALLY DEFINED BY THE COMMERICAL GIANT

NOR THOSE WHO ONCE A YEAR SEEK FORGIVENESS AS SUPPLIANT

WE THE KINDNESS TORCH BEARERS, THE PEACEFUL CLIENT

ARE THE CHOIR THAT KEEPS SINGING OF CHRISTMAS



and so it has come to this

Four Days Until The Season

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!! ♥ Love it!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday! TGIF!!! We started the morning off today with ... SNOW!!!

Of course, most of the snow came while I was sleeping, but I guess at 5:30 this morning it was a winter wonderland. Nothing stuck around - there was some on the rooftops & a little in the grass, but then it turned to rain & it's all gone! Booo! Was still fun to see. Lucy was sure watching it...

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I work this morning & then I'll be off the rest of the day with no major plans. I'm sure I'll dig into something at home! (watching it snow & Hallmark Christmas would be nice! )

Tomorrow morning 11-2 is my nieces (my Goddaughters) baby shower open house. Then I'm hoping to meet up with my lake girl friends after. Sunday I'll be with mom. That's about it! Oh....and of course GO BUCKS!!! (I'll be missing part of the game due to the shower What are they thinking - a shower on Buckeye day??? Ha ha)

Everyone, have a great day!!

Sounds like you have a great weekend planned! Enjoy the shower!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Friday MMC! TGIF to everyone. Looks like a sunny but chilly weekend coming after a rainy Friday. I'm just ready for some rest. I woke up last night and couldn't fall back to sleep for a while. Hope you all enjoy your Friday!

I've had that problem all week - waking up & not being able to fall back to sleep! The time change must have messed with me!!
Have a great weekend!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning MMC !

off to London this am, have to be there by 8:30 for LitleCS's specialist appointment. Also going to be driving into some snow fall, mixed with rain, so that should make the drive lots of fun !

Hope you all have a great Friday !!!

Hope you have safe travels & the appointment goes great! xx

 

[Holiday]

Merry Friday MMC ~
It’s going to be cloudy with a high of 53 degrees. We’re expecting rain later this afternoon in to the evening, could be heavy at times so I’m going to get my errands over with early. I have to stop at the pet store for a couple of things. I’m picking my youngest up afterward and we’re going to a boutique to look at mother of the bride dresses. I really need to find a dress soon! Other than that I will be working on the laundry. Dinner will be beef stew over egg noodles. I guess that’s about it for me. I hope everyone has a nice day and a wonderful weekend ahead!!!
xx

I have been hungry for beef stew or pot roast - thinking about a marinated chicken casserole type thing tonight though. We'll see!
Have a wonderful day HMG! Good luck finding a dress!!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Folks.
Day two of our Special Post Series!

Let's look at the daily data before we review the post status.
Days to the Season: 4 (Barely over HALF A WEEK left!!)
Days to Thanksgiving: 13 (UNDER the TWO WEEKS mark!)
Days to Christmas Day: 46 (Just over 6 1/2 weeks remain!)

And if that isn't exciting enough for you, here is the remaining Special Post schedule:
Today (Day 4 before the Season) = Binger (posted above)
Tomorrow (Day 3 before the Season) = SnowflakeMom
Nov. 11 (Day 2 before the Season) = Ballcoach
Nov. 12 (Day 1 before the Season) = Minta
Keep tuned!

And then.
Oh, and THEN!
The evening of the 12th, when we meet here in real time to count down the final hours and minutes to the start of Christmas Season 2018.
(So much to look forward to in the coming days!)

Our weather is definitely turning colder. We should top out in the upper 50's today and the low 50's tomorrow before dropping into the 20's tomorrow night!
Right now, we perceive 52 degrees on our back door thermometer.

Have a Fabulous Friday, Friends!
Enjoy your Weekend Eve.

Thanks crown! I will have to try to fire up my dinosaur laptop at home Monday night! Have a great weekend!!!

 

[Holiday]

TGIF!! Another week down and closer to the holidays! We are leaving tonight for my aunt's wake and funeral tomorrow. Just typical work day for me...hope you all have a great day!

Wishing you safe travels!!! (((Hugs))) & prayers being sent your way!