Christmas Countdown - 2018

[xmastidings]

Good evening, friends! I'm finally all caught up on here. I can't believe it's just one week until Christmas. Time is flying by and just like a lot of you, I haven't had much time to enjoy Christmas programming or if I do find the time, I spend it with family or sleeping.

Just work for me tonight, then I'm off for two days, but then work 5 days over Christmas. Good news though - I accepted a full-time daylight position this past week and I'll be starting that shift in just a few short weeks. Most days I'll be working 7a-7p, with occasionally doing 7a-3p. I'm scared for the change, but excited too and know it's what's best for my health.

I know a lot of you have shared in with me, a lot of the health issues and fatigue I've been having go on. I had numerous blood tests done last week and my NP and I spoke, told me I had to make an emergency appointment for this week, to go over results and talk about maybe going to see some specialists. I see her tomorrow. I pray it's nothing serious, but we shall see. God is control, this I know.

I'll try to check in later or tomorrow. Talk to you all soon!

I will be praying for you my friend!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

We went to my Father-in-law's store Christmas party last night. It was pretty good! He makes this awesome 1/2 pound chuck burger, called a Bernie Burger. I love it!

Tonight is my office party. We're doing a Casino Night theme, gambling to win tickets, then those tickets are put in a drawing for gifts. It might be fun!

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[MerryCarey]

Happy Friday Eve!

Today's my last workday before Christmas. I'll be busy this weekend wrapping, making treats, and doing laundry. Hoping I can clear some sit-down time for a Christmas movie, or some music and a Yule log. Christmas prep has been so busy, I haven't had much time for the enjoyment part. Some of that will come this weekend and Christmas Eve, I hope.

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve!!!

Things are getting crazy around here. So much to do to close up a business! I'm busy making back ups of the computer. It's time consuming!!!

We have rain this morning, Booooooo!

Can't believe there are only FIVE days until Christmas!!!

Everyone, have a great day!!

 

[xmastidings]

I bought a boneless turkey breast and a couple turkey tenderloins to put in the smoker for Christmas dinner, so my part is ready.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Mmmmmmmm, that does sound so delicious! Question for ya;
does smoking it make the meat get really dried out? I ask because breasts are usually or kinda on the dry side in comparison to the darker meats.

 

[xmastidings]

I just got back from the car body shop. We dropped off Jacob's car to be repaired for his fender-bender a couple weeks ago. I left him my truck, and got mom to bring me back to work. Now I have borrow Bernie's spare truck for a couple weeks. Grrr.

You gotta get that hot-rod of yours on the road, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds.....

 

[Holiday]

No, Lulu didn't get any Christmas tacos. Her special diet won't allow it. That didn't stop her from making me feel bad about it, though. LOL

Poor Lulu!

 

[Holiday]

Thanks!!! I’m feeling pretty good now!!! If I could just get this dang nose to stop running.

Hope you continue to improve! My allergies/sinuses have been acting a lot more these past two months. The past couple of weeks I've been miserable, but I started using a saline nose spray a few days ago and have started to feel a lot better!

Congratulations on getting your shopping done!

I hope you were able to check out the Christkindlmart!
xx

My sinuses/runny nose were not good this morning either!!!
Hope everyone is feeling better!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Pines Day and a Merry Thursday/Friday Eve to you! xx

Merry Friday Eve!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Pines Day!

One more school day for me; and it is an early dismissal!

Nathan flies in tomorrow morning but I will not see him until I get home from school, around 1:30.

I hope everyone is having a good week.

Enjoy your visit & your days off!!!!

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! Today at work they are having the annual Christmas luncheon. I don't have much time to stay at it but will still be there for a little. I feel like this year I'm a gift or 2 short. Not sure why. Anyone else feel they need a last minute gift or 2? Have a great Friday Eve!

YES! I don't even know what I have bought!!!

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday morning! I have the day off and it will be a busy one. I have to get an oil change on our car, I have a couple of gifts left to get (the one I had ordered arrived in store), we have to go grocery shopping for Christmas (we're going to my in-laws this weekend, but it will be just David and me on the Eve and day of but we have yet to decide what we'll eat), I have some baking to do and the usual chores. The plan is for all the shopping to be done before David's physio appoitment around 12:30, to avoid crowds as much as possible. Hope everyone will enjoy this 5th day before Christmas.

Enjoy your day off!!!

 

[Bradmac]

Mmmmmmmm, that does sound so delicious! Question for ya;
does smoking it make the meat get really dried out? I ask because breasts are usually or kinda on the dry side in comparison to the darker meats.

I soak it in a salt water brine for 4 hours before putting it in the smoker. Then I cover it with olive oil and a dry rub. I also wrap the tenderloins with bacon. It's actually the juiciest white-meat turkey I've ever had!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning! Another busy day ahead. We have two final alteration appointments, the bridesmaids and I should all be going home with our dresses today. Hopefully they all fit perfectly. I have to make a Costco run and I’m also stopping for several gift cards while I’m out. I already straightened up the house and started laundry. I’m going to walk Rocky as soon as I finish my cup of coffee. Not sure about dinner, I took chicken out so I need to figure out what I’m doing with it. Something quick and easy for sure. That’s about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

Have fun today!!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Friday Eve!!
My daughter is back at school today...she is better but not 100% but she felt ok enough to go. Work for me today and then I am getting my hair cut/colored. Hope you all have a great day!! Hard to believe we are into the final days before Christmas!

Hope she feels better as the day goes on!! xx
And I agree! Sure doesn't seem like it should be almost Christmas already!!!!
Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

We went to my Father-in-law's store Christmas party last night. It was pretty good! He makes this awesome 1/2 pound chuck burger, called a Bernie Burger. I love it!

Tonight is my office party. We're doing a Casino Night theme, gambling to win tickets, then those tickets are put in a drawing for gifts. It might be fun!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Sounds like you're having a fun week!! Enjoy!!!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Friday Eve!

Today's my last workday before Christmas. I'll be busy this weekend wrapping, making treats, and doing laundry. Hoping I can clear some sit-down time for a Christmas movie, or some music and a Yule log. Christmas prep has been so busy, I haven't had much time for the enjoyment part. Some of that will come this weekend and Christmas Eve, I hope.

I hope you have a good 'n Christmassy weekend!!!! Enjoy your days off!

 

[Holiday]

Mmmmmmmm, that does sound so delicious! Question for ya;
does smoking it make the meat get really dried out? I ask because breasts are usually or kinda on the dry side in comparison to the darker meats.

I soak it in a salt water brine for 4 hours before putting it in the smoker. Then I cover it with olive oil and a dry rub. I also wrap the tenderloins with bacon. It's actually the juiciest white-meat turkey I've ever had!

I agree with Brad. I also do the brine. So moist & juicy. This is actually the recipe I follow, only instead of all the butter in the bginning, I use a little butter & the rest I use chicken broth in the pan. YUM!!!

 

[Holiday]

Have a great day MMC!!

ONE more day at the old job!

 

[Minta]

Good afternoon... My last day at work until after the new year ... Started making cookie dough last night and will continue tonight and then bake for the next 2 days I see lots and lots of coffee in my near future LOL good thing I am well stocked up on coffee. My kids have a half day tomorrow and then I will have some helpers with the cookies but I fear they may eat more then they bake Have a great day!