Christmas Countdown - 2019

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Tuesday!

So there was good news/bad news regarding my brother's condition. The good news is that the chemo is working on the lungs and the doctors are pleased with his progress in that department. No word on how the lymph nodes and bones are doing. The bad news is that there is another spot on the brain and my brother is still not eating and he has refused a feeding tube. Tomorrow he has consults with the radiologist and his oncologist. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to hear about your brother...continued prayers!!

Happy Thursday everybody! I can't believe that in just two short months it will be Christmas Eve!!! So today is Rudolph Day-Eve, or for my friends at other online places, "Mini Christmas Eve". My wife is actually cooking a mini-version of what she plans to be our Thanksgiving dinner this weekend as a test of sorts, she is salt-water brining an entire turkey and we've never tried it this way, so we are doing it as a test before we actually have to do it on Thanksgiving "For real".

And on Sunday, i am actually going to finally be pulling the tubs and boxes of outside lights and decorations down, as the plan is on 10/31 to hang everything up so that night after Halloween is over, i can turn on everything and be ready

Oh and one last little thing i'll share - my wife's sister has been bugging her family to put up their CHRISTMAS TREE on Friday of this week since it's the 25th. They usually won't put the tree up until well after Thanksgiving, but she complained a few nights ago that she doesn't get enough time to "enjoy" the tree. My mother in law is out of town, so she may just come back to quite the surprise in their great room!

Enjoy your dinner! I bet your SIL's tree will look great!

 

[Crown 84]

Over the hump and down the slope we come on this day after Hump Day.
Good Morning, Folks! Ready to see the latest batch of count figures?
Well, ready or not, they are here and just waiting to be consumed and digested.

Days to Halloween: 7 (ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!)
Days to the Season: 20 (UNDER three weeks to go!)
Days to Christmas Day: 62 (Two months from tomorrow!)
(Things are getting out of control, Guys. The holidays are approaching too fast!)

Fairly pleasant here yesterday with just a bit of a nip in the air. Plenty of sun though, and no rain.
Today shows a predicted high of 72, with highs in the low to mid 70's for the balance of the week.
Right now, it is 46 degrees here in mid NC.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good evening, everyone!

It's been another busy week. My race went well on Sunday. For those that were wondering, I ran a marathon in Quebec, just north of Montreal. I ran it in 2 hours 55 minutes and 40 seconds, which means that I qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2021... I now just have to be accepted when registration opens again next year.

It feels weird to say this, but I have two days "off" starting tomorrow. Actually, I have surgery tomorrow. It's nothing serious, only a small procedure. Even so, I will be off my feet for 2-4 days. We'll see how it goes. I hope to get a lot of work/preparation done during the next few days.

Even though this is usually my favourite time to see everything blossoming in stores, I won't be able to go anywhere now until after Halloween. It's a real disappointment, but that's how it goes this year.

I hope you all had a wonderful 'Pines Day. I'll do my best to visit tomorrow although I likely will be heavily sedated.

Congrats Brent...that is so awesome!
Hope you have a speedy recovery!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Friday Eve and a week to Halloween and 2 months until Christmas Eve!
Typical work day for me and we might get pizza tonight since my oldest has a soccer game to watch and my youngest has softball practice.
Hope you all have a great day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good evening, everyone!

It's been another busy week. My race went well on Sunday. For those that were wondering, I ran a marathon in Quebec, just north of Montreal. I ran it in 2 hours 55 minutes and 40 seconds, which means that I qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2021... I now just have to be accepted when registration opens again next year.

It feels weird to say this, but I have two days "off" starting tomorrow. Actually, I have surgery tomorrow. It's nothing serious, only a small procedure. Even so, I will be off my feet for 2-4 days. We'll see how it goes. I hope to get a lot of work/preparation done during the next few days.

Even though this is usually my favourite time to see everything blossoming in stores, I won't be able to go anywhere now until after Halloween. It's a real disappointment, but that's how it goes this year.

I hope you all had a wonderful 'Pines Day. I'll do my best to visit tomorrow although I likely will be heavily sedated.

Wow congratulations on the marathon Brent, how exciting!
Praying your surgery goes well and wishing you a speedy recovery!
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC ~
I just straightened up the house and started laundry. Just having a cup of coffee and a bite to eat right now. It’s pretty chilly out there this morning. I’m going to wait until it warms up a bit before I walk the dogs. It will just be a typical day of errands and chores. My middle one is home sick, she went to the doctor yesterday and tested positive for strep. Hopefully the antibiotic kicks in quickly! I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!
xx

 

[Edge612]

Over the hump and down the slope we come on this day after Hump Day.
Good Morning, Folks! Ready to see the latest batch of count figures?
Well, ready or not, they are here and just waiting to be consumed and digested.

Days to Halloween: 7 (ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!)
Days to the Season: 20 (UNDER three weeks to go!)
Days to Christmas Day: 62 (Two months from tomorrow!)
(Things are getting out of control, Guys. The holidays are approaching too fast!)

Fairly pleasant here yesterday with just a bit of a nip in the air. Plenty of sun though, and no rain.
Today shows a predicted high of 72, with highs in the low to mid 70's for the balance of the week.
Right now, it is 46 degrees here in mid NC.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends!

Thanks Crown! Happy 1 Week Till Halloween!

 

[sugar142286]

Awkward Anniversary Dept: My brilliant bride is out of town on the afore mentioned family business, while I work and take care of the cat. We marked the wedding remembrance with a quick exchange of heartfelt Messenger phone blips, this morning...Not even close to romantic, let alone swoon worthy...We'll properly address this axle breaking pothole "celebration" down the road. We have tickets for the Michael W Smith - Amy Grant Christmas at the beginning of December. It is our belated night out.

Happy Anniversary to you guys!

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Tuesday!

So there was good news/bad news regarding my brother's condition. The good news is that the chemo is working on the lungs and the doctors are pleased with his progress in that department. No word on how the lymph nodes and bones are doing. The bad news is that there is another spot on the brain and my brother is still not eating and he has refused a feeding tube. Tomorrow he has consults with the radiologist and his oncologist. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Continued prayers for you all, especially for your brother. (((hugs)))

 

[sugar142286]

Thank you so much Holiday! She’s such a good girl!!!
xo

How did her vet appointment go?

 

[sugar142286]

Chloe’s appointment went well, thank you!
Please know that prayers are being said for your brother, and for you as well my friend. Sending hugs your way xoxo

Haha - if I just would have read a little further. Glad to see it went well!

 

[sugar142286]

Good evening, everyone!

It's been another busy week. My race went well on Sunday. For those that were wondering, I ran a marathon in Quebec, just north of Montreal. I ran it in 2 hours 55 minutes and 40 seconds, which means that I qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2021... I now just have to be accepted when registration opens again next year.

It feels weird to say this, but I have two days "off" starting tomorrow. Actually, I have surgery tomorrow. It's nothing serious, only a small procedure. Even so, I will be off my feet for 2-4 days. We'll see how it goes. I hope to get a lot of work/preparation done during the next few days.

Even though this is usually my favourite time to see everything blossoming in stores, I won't be able to go anywhere now until after Halloween. It's a real disappointment, but that's how it goes this year.

I hope you all had a wonderful 'Pines Day. I'll do my best to visit tomorrow although I likely will be heavily sedated.

Congrats on the race, Brent! That's so exciting! Prayers for quick healing.

 

[Bradmac]

Good evening, everyone!

It's been another busy week. My race went well on Sunday. For those that were wondering, I ran a marathon in Quebec, just north of Montreal. I ran it in 2 hours 55 minutes and 40 seconds, which means that I qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2021... I now just have to be accepted when registration opens again next year.

It feels weird to say this, but I have two days "off" starting tomorrow. Actually, I have surgery tomorrow. It's nothing serious, only a small procedure. Even so, I will be off my feet for 2-4 days. We'll see how it goes. I hope to get a lot of work/preparation done during the next few days.

Even though this is usually my favourite time to see everything blossoming in stores, I won't be able to go anywhere now until after Halloween. It's a real disappointment, but that's how it goes this year.

I hope you all had a wonderful 'Pines Day. I'll do my best to visit tomorrow although I likely will be heavily sedated.

Sending a prayer for a swift recovery, Brent!

 

[Christmaswarlock]

Over the hump and down the slope we come on this day after Hump Day.
Good Morning, Folks! Ready to see the latest batch of count figures?
Well, ready or not, they are here and just waiting to be consumed and digested.

Days to Halloween: 7 (ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!)
Days to the Season: 20 (UNDER three weeks to go!)
Days to Christmas Day: 62 (Two months from tomorrow!)
(Things are getting out of control, Guys. The holidays are approaching too fast!)

Fairly pleasant here yesterday with just a bit of a nip in the air. Plenty of sun though, and no rain.
Today shows a predicted high of 72, with highs in the low to mid 70's for the balance of the week.
Right now, it is 46 degrees here in mid NC.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends!

Thanks Crown! Wont be long and everybody will be yelling they are running out of time again. Send me any extra Milky Ways you find.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

I'm back at work, feeling about 90%. Close enough; I can't sit on the couch another day. I promised everyone that I'll keep my distance today and tomorrow.

I think even Lulu got boring with me, after two days with no playing or riding in our truck LOL.

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

Happy Thursday everybody! I can't believe that in just two short months it will be Christmas Eve!!! So today is Rudolph Day-Eve, or for my friends at other online places, "Mini Christmas Eve". My wife is actually cooking a mini-version of what she plans to be our Thanksgiving dinner this weekend as a test of sorts, she is salt-water brining an entire turkey and we've never tried it this way, so we are doing it as a test before we actually have to do it on Thanksgiving "For real".

And on Sunday, i am actually going to finally be pulling the tubs and boxes of outside lights and decorations down, as the plan is on 10/31 to hang everything up so that night after Halloween is over, i can turn on everything and be ready

Oh and one last little thing i'll share - my wife's sister has been bugging her family to put up their CHRISTMAS TREE on Friday of this week since it's the 25th. They usually won't put the tree up until well after Thanksgiving, but she complained a few nights ago that she doesn't get enough time to "enjoy" the tree. My mother in law is out of town, so she may just come back to quite the surprise in their great room!

Everything about your post is so EXCITING!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning MMC ~
I just straightened up the house and started laundry. Just having a cup of coffee and a bite to eat right now. It’s pretty chilly out there this morning. I’m going to wait until it warms up a bit before I walk the dogs. It will just be a typical day of errands and chores. My middle one is home sick, she went to the doctor yesterday and tested positive for strep. Hopefully the antibiotic kicks in quickly! I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!
xx

Hope she feels better soon!

 

[sugar142286]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

I'm back at work, feeling about 90%. Close enough; I can't sit on the couch another day. I promised everyone that I'll keep my distance today and tomorrow.

I think even Lulu got boring with me, after two days with playing or riding in our truck LOL.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Glad you are starting to feel better. Continued prayers for you, Brad!

 

[brent]

Congrats Brent...that is so awesome!
Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Thanks, SFM! The surgery was much faster than I had anticipated. I am now at to recover.

 

[brent]

Wow congratulations on the marathon Brent, how exciting!
Praying your surgery goes well and wishing you a speedy recovery!
xx

Thanks, HMG! It's going well so far...!