Christmas Countdown - 2018

Meceka · Nov 28, 2018

Merry Wednesday and Merry Pines Day!

nmc42088 · Nov 28, 2018

sugar142286 said:
Thank you! She is having a decent day today. We drive the kids to school - it was a little slow go this am, but hopefully it is better now. I'll be going to pick them up shortly. The biggest issue right now is the wind.

Glad to hear that! Yes, it was quite windy today. Before I went to work I had to chase my parents trash can after it had been emptied

xmasfan95 · Nov 28, 2018

They put up the tree at the restaurant I work at the other day. Looks really nice. Now I just need to see if I can find the tree up in the attic to put up at my house.

Binger · Nov 28, 2018

Is it me or does that Rockefeller Tree Show get worse every year ? I've seen hand puppets do better lip syncing. Sheshhhhh

Binger · Nov 28, 2018

Ohhhh mr Isherwood .... Check In.. Ccc

Crown 84 · Nov 29, 2018

Good Morning, Friends.

We're grinding out the days, ever advancing toward our ultimate goal, Christmas Day.

Continuing on then with our lone count line:
Days to Christmas Day: 26 (A scant THREE WEEKS and five days left!)
Starting to close in, now!

Cold weather this morning for my trip to the coast.
We show a starting temperature reading of 29 degrees here but from this point forward, we will begin a warming trend which could see us top out in the low to mid 70's by the weekend. (That will be a welcome change!)

Have a Thrilling Thurday, Folks.
Edge will take over for tomorrow morning as I will be at the coast winterizing our cottage.
See you here Saturday!

AuntieMistletoeDear · Nov 29, 2018

sugarmuffin25 said:
Good afternoon everyone! It is quite cold out, but allegedly will be in the 50's later this week. That kind of change in the weather usually makes my sinuses go crazy! We had the most beautiful snow falling last night. It was just a dusting, and is gone now, but boy was it nice to watch. I just made a batch of pecan fudge and will make a batch of reese cup fudge later. I'm starting to fill the freezer with Christmas treats to get ready to mail out to the friends and family that don't live close to me. I usually mail the boxes within the first week of December and I realized that is next week! So I better get moving on those! I hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

I had to travel to a small community 20 minutes away and the old HWY has huge old pines bordering along both sides. If there wasn't such a dull overcast, I would have pulled over and snapped a photo. There will come a time when the sun and the snow blankets on the trees work perfectly and I will capture it.

I realized that some trees just don't seem totally dressed without leaves, needles or snow blankets resting on the branches. Since I can't do anything about the snow and cold choosing to live in the North, I am trying to appreciate the beauty of it.

I have to make some fudge for the potluck lunch next week.

AuntieMistletoeDear · Nov 29, 2018

1 more sleep until the Old Fashioned Downtown Walk; looking forward to it. Looks like I'm heading down on my own, but I know I'll run into familiar faces. I have to pick up a few gifts for the youngest granddaughters and there are 2 toys & games stores downtown that will have some good deals.
I booked next Friday off to finish my shopping with less crowds than we usually see on the weekends. Last weekend, the lots were filled up as if it was the weekend before Christmas.
Well, I better get to work; have a great day and STAY JOLLY!

Martine · Nov 29, 2018

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
I had to travel to a small community 20 minutes away and the old HWY has huge old pines bordering along both sides. If there wasn't such a dull overcast, I would have pulled over and snapped a photo. There will come a time when the sun and the snow blankets on the trees work perfectly and I will capture it.

I realized that some trees just don't seem totally dressed without leaves, needles or snow blankets resting on the branches. Since I can't do anything about the snow and cold choosing to live in the North, I am trying to appreciate the beauty of it.

I have to make some fudge for the potluck lunch next week.

I love how you are trying to appreciate the beauty of snow (the cold...not so much

). There is something to be said about snow-covered trees/landscapes/Christmas lights. Still, I wish we had snow only for 3-4 weeks for Christmas. All this early snow in November is not my cup of tea.

Bradmac · Nov 29, 2018

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

I have a minute to post before our daily staff meeting. It's COLD again today. I had to scrape ice off of Elizabeth's windshield before she left for school this morning. And the weather man still says it'll be in the mid to upper 70's this weekend. LOL

We have a busy weekend planned, mostly with going to see Jacob sing with the University Choir, and Elizabeth sing with the school chorus. Fun, fun!

I hope y'all have a great day!

AuntieMistletoeDear · Nov 29, 2018

Martine said:
I love how you are trying to appreciate the beauty of snow (the cold...not so much ). There is something to be said about snow-covered trees/landscapes/Christmas lights. Still, I wish we had snow only for 3-4 weeks for Christmas. All this early snow in November is not my cup of tea.

I hear you; :bundleup

I read you :brr

Martine · Nov 29, 2018

Good Thursday morning! I have the day off, so why did I wake up at 4am??? It’s going to be very
mild the next few days, going to enjoy it before it gets cold again next week. I have a ton of things to do today, from grocery shopping to going for a haircut to going back to my former store to see one employee whom I had promised I would come and see again (and the others as well of course). Hope everyone will have a great day!

Edge612 · Nov 29, 2018

Crown 84 said:
Good Morning, Friends.

We're grinding out the days, ever advancing toward our ultimate goal, Christmas Day.

Continuing on then with our lone count line:
Days to Christmas Day: 26 (A scant THREE WEEKS and five days left!)
Starting to close in, now!

Cold weather this morning for my trip to the coast.
We show a starting temperature reading of 29 degrees here but from this point forward, we will begin a warming trend which could see us top out in the low to mid 70's by the weekend. (That will be a welcome change!)

Have a Thrilling Thurday, Folks.
Edge will take over for tomorrow morning as I will be at the coast winterizing our cottage.
See you here Saturday!

Thanks Crown! It was great seeing them put the tree up in NYC yesterday!

Edge612 · Nov 29, 2018

Morning MMC! I'm off the next 4 days. Got my car inspected early this morning and went to Dunkin for breakfast. Now gonna do some exercising and a few errands. This afternoon I'm going to try to get some more Christmas shopping done. Have a great day!

HomemakinGirl · Nov 29, 2018

Merry Thursday MMC ~
The workers finally finished here and our gas heat is up and running. I am behind on so many things around here from being stuck in the house for three days in a row. I’m going to walk Rocky and then I’m heading out to run a bunch of errands, including a big food shopping trip. Back home to work on a mountain of laundry and clean these wood floors. I also have an appointment this afternoon to have my mother of the bride dress altered. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!
xx

Holiday · Nov 29, 2018

Good snowy morning MMC!!! Another crazy day!! Working both places & then we have a meeting with moms attorney this afternoon. Hopefully this is a cut & dry process!! xx

Other than that, there's not much going on. LOL!!!

Everyone have a great day!!

Holiday · Nov 29, 2018

HomemakinGirl said:
Merry Pines Day MMC ~
I have workers here again today, they weren’t able to finish yesterday so we are still without heat. They should complete the job in a few more hours and the heat will be up and running. I have people going in and out of the house so I’m keeping a close eye on Rocky and the kitty cats to make sure they don’t go near the door. Just wanted to pop in quick and wish everyone a nice day!
xx

I hope your heat is up & running! xx

Holiday · Nov 29, 2018

SnowflakeMom said:
Hope the work is done soon!! It sure gets chilly at night and the early morning!

We haven't been out of the 20's for a few days! Brrrr!

Holiday · Nov 29, 2018

Bradmac said:
Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

It's COLD and blustery today, but it's supposed to be almost 80°F this Sunday LOL.

Nancy and I stayed on the road all yesterday evening, and when we finally got home, it didn't take me long to get ready for bed. When I awoke this morning, I found that Nancy had finished all of our Christmas decorating. Bless her!

I hope y'all have a great day!

How awesome! Way to go Nancy!!

Holiday · Nov 29, 2018

sugarmuffin25 said:
Good afternoon everyone! It is quite cold out, but allegedly will be in the 50's later this week. That kind of change in the weather usually makes my sinuses go crazy! We had the most beautiful snow falling last night. It was just a dusting, and is gone now, but boy was it nice to watch. I just made a batch of pecan fudge and will make a batch of reese cup fudge later. I'm starting to fill the freezer with Christmas treats to get ready to mail out to the friends and family that don't live close to me. I usually mail the boxes within the first week of December and I realized that is next week! So I better get moving on those! I hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

I saw that too. My sinuses will be crazy along with yours!!!
That all sounds delicious - and how nice!! Have fun baking!