Christmas Countdown - 2019

[made582]

Painted the bathroom over the weekend. It’s now decorated for Christmas. I mean, there’s no sense in putting the regular stuff back up this close to the season right?

I hope everyone has a great week!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

So good to hear from you! I was wondering the other day what had become of you. It'll be great having you back here during the holidays (and beyond, I hope)!

Hi Merry! I have thought of you too. I hope everything is going well for you and Mister.

Yes you will!

Happy New Week!
We're expecting cloudy, rainy weather all week long, but I don't mind so much, 'cause I have Friday off. We're having our piano tuned, I have some dental work to be done, and then the rest of the day for whatever. I'm sure looking forward to that.

It's a sign of the season if you're having the piano tuned Enjoy your Friday off.

Welcome Back, Festive!! I’m glad to hear that all is well!!

Thank you. Hope things are good with you. It's so nice to 'see' you guys again.

 

[MerryCarey]

Hi Merry! I have thought of you too. I hope everything is going well for you and Mister.

It's a sign of the season if you're having the piano tuned Enjoy your Friday off.

We're well, thanks! And yes, tuning the piano DOES kick off the season!

 

[sugar142286]

Watching Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movies and doing a puzzle. Just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary Friday. Mini pumpkins on my living room table. An orange candle lit.

Being in a stressful job as a retirement community chaplain means I often don’t feel the “warm fuzzies” I’ve realized. I know how hard life can be. But today, I’m feeling that tingling warmth that comes from the season, the love, and the joy.

I am so thankful that things are getting started. I love these next two months so very much and I plan to celebrate each day to the fullest!

Have a seasonal Sunday, everyone!

Happy 5th Anniversary!

 

[sugar142286]

Good evening, everyone!

It's been a busy day here. My recovery has been progressing much faster than I had anticipated. Yesterday, Kim and I went to see our nephew's football game about 25 minutes from our house. We brought our chairs, but I stood for the entire second half. My leg feels great! The only time I notice pain is getting out of the car or lifting my leg too high/quickly.

As for the rest of the day, I've done a bunch of cooking for dinner this week and prepared some things for school. I really want to have all my lessons planned for the entire week before the first bell goes tomorrow morning. I think I only need a couple more hours and I'll be there!

Well, I should get on that - and throw dinner in the oven. The food I've already made is - hopefully - for Monday to Wednesday... My dad will be coming up on Thursday, so we don't really need much food for then. It will be great to see him, too. I haven't seen him since my birthday at the end of April!

Have a great Sunday, everyone! Christmas is nearly all around us. Until then, we can totally watch it keep blossoming! I took some photos, I'll need to post them shortly.

Glad to hear you are feeling so well! That's wonderful. Enjoy the visit with your dad!

 

[sugar142286]

Hello everyone!!

My goodness I have missed you all. Logging onto this forum always feels like opening the door to a magical secret world but especially this morning. I never meant to be away from here for so long and I can't believe I've not been since New Year!

How are you all?? It will take me some time to catch up but I really hope you all have been well. You have all been on my mind and I have meant to pop on so many times.

Everything is good on our end. My eldest is all settled into high school and in his second year. My youngest just turned 8 and doing great. My mum was here for part of summer and left end of September. She hadn't made it over last year so it was good to have her visit. Life has been very hectic with work, the kids and everything in between. We are all settled now into the new house. Last June made it two years since we moved in but it still feels new As for the kittens, they are now grown up cats and doing brilliant after all their health issues as babies.

I am so excited to be back and believe me when I say I have thought of you all often. I am looking forward to spending the best time of the year with you all.

xxx

P. S. My 'Alerts' disappeared as soon as I clicked on the tab. They probably expire after a while so apologies if I have missed your reply. I have got the private messages though so thank you to those who checked in

Great to see you, Festive! Glad to hear you and your family are doing well! Welcome back!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Great to see you, Festive! Glad to hear you and your family are doing well! Welcome back!

Thanks Sugar, it's great to see you too. Hope you have been well.

 

[Stevie Claus]

First snow of the year. Its begining to look a lot like Christmas.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Good Morning, People of Celebration.
And the season of celebrations, stretching from Halloween on through New Year's Day, is nearly upon us.

Days to Halloween: 4 (Barely over HALF a week!)
Days to the Season: 17 (Now UNDER 2 1/2 weeks remain!)
Days to Christmas Day: 59 (UNDER 8 1/2 weeks to go!)
(Started getting ready, yet?)

Still the warm weather. How long can it last? For me, it's the longer the better!
We had rain overnight and today will see more, but it will still be quite warm for late October.
Our Weekend Day II has begun here in central North Carolina at 71 degrees.

Have a Super Sunday, Folks.
(And I can only hope it's super for the Panthers, as they face the undefeated 49'ers this afternoon!)

Sorry that the Panthers were badly outplayed...

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Watching Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movies and doing a puzzle. Just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary Friday. Mini pumpkins on my living room table. An orange candle lit.

Being in a stressful job as a retirement community chaplain means I often don’t feel the “warm fuzzies” I’ve realized. I know how hard life can be. But today, I’m feeling that tingling warmth that comes from the season, the love, and the joy.

I am so thankful that things are getting started. I love these next two months so very much and I plan to celebrate each day to the fullest!

Have a seasonal Sunday, everyone!

Belated well wishes on your milestone wedding anniversary...May the next five be ever more special...

 

[KimB]

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Hello everyone!!

My goodness I have missed you all. Logging onto this forum always feels like opening the door to a magical secret world but especially this morning. I never meant to be away from here for so long and I can't believe I've not been since New Year!

How are you all?? It will take me some time to catch up but I really hope you all have been well. You have all been on my mind and I have meant to pop on so many times.

Everything is good on our end. My eldest is all settled into high school and in his second year. My youngest just turned 8 and doing great. My mum was here for part of summer and left end of September. She hadn't made it over last year so it was good to have her visit. Life has been very hectic with work, the kids and everything in between. We are all settled now into the new house. Last June made it two years since we moved in but it still feels new As for the kittens, they are now grown up cats and doing brilliant after all their health issues as babies.

I am so excited to be back and believe me when I say I have thought of you all often. I am looking forward to spending the best time of the year with you all.

xxx

P. S. My 'Alerts' disappeared as soon as I clicked on the tab. They probably expire after a while so apologies if I have missed your reply. I have got the private messages though so thank you to those who checked in

Welcome back! It is so good to get updated on the latest and greatest in your world....May the Joy Fairy generously douse the upcoming season...

 

[Festive Spirit]

Welcome back! It is so good to get updated on the latest and greatest in your world....May the Joy Fairy generously douse the upcoming season...

Thank you! I hope everything is going well with you. Wishing the same for the season.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Hello to all the new members on here. It's exciting to see so many new faces. I hope to get to know you as the season progresses.

 

[Meceka]

Hello everyone!!

My goodness I have missed you all. Logging onto this forum always feels like opening the door to a magical secret world but especially this morning. I never meant to be away from here for so long and I can't believe I've not been since New Year!

How are you all?? It will take me some time to catch up but I really hope you all have been well. You have all been on my mind and I have meant to pop on so many times.

Everything is good on our end. My eldest is all settled into high school and in his second year. My youngest just turned 8 and doing great. My mum was here for part of summer and left end of September. She hadn't made it over last year so it was good to have her visit. Life has been very hectic with work, the kids and everything in between. We are all settled now into the new house. Last June made it two years since we moved in but it still feels new As for the kittens, they are now grown up cats and doing brilliant after all their health issues as babies.

I am so excited to be back and believe me when I say I have thought of you all often. I am looking forward to spending the best time of the year with you all.

xxx

P. S. My 'Alerts' disappeared as soon as I clicked on the tab. They probably expire after a while so apologies if I have missed your reply. I have got the private messages though so thank you to those who checked in

Welcome back, Sam! I'm so glad to see you here and very happy to hear that all is well out your way! xx

 

[Meceka]

Happy New Week!
We're expecting cloudy, rainy weather all week long, but I don't mind so much, 'cause I have Friday off. We're having our piano tuned, I have some dental work to be done, and then the rest of the day for whatever. I'm sure looking forward to that.

Praying the dental work is a breeze to get through!

 

[Meceka]

Merry Monday!

My brother ate an entire peanut butter and jelly sandwich on Saturday! The nurse said his mood had improved and he was quite talkative on Sunday. It has been an up and down time for him, so hopefully there will be more ups than downs now! Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers for him ~ he really appreciates them as do I. xx

 

[Bradmac]

Hello everyone!!

My goodness I have missed you all. Logging onto this forum always feels like opening the door to a magical secret world but especially this morning. I never meant to be away from here for so long and I can't believe I've not been since New Year!

How are you all?? It will take me some time to catch up but I really hope you all have been well. You have all been on my mind and I have meant to pop on so many times.

Everything is good on our end. My eldest is all settled into high school and in his second year. My youngest just turned 8 and doing great. My mum was here for part of summer and left end of September. She hadn't made it over last year so it was good to have her visit. Life has been very hectic with work, the kids and everything in between. We are all settled now into the new house. Last June made it two years since we moved in but it still feels new As for the kittens, they are now grown up cats and doing brilliant after all their health issues as babies.

I am so excited to be back and believe me when I say I have thought of you all often. I am looking forward to spending the best time of the year with you all.

xxx

P. S. My 'Alerts' disappeared as soon as I clicked on the tab. They probably expire after a while so apologies if I have missed your reply. I have got the private messages though so thank you to those who checked in

It's so great to see you again!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Monday afternoon, Christmas friends!

It rained all weekend, and we really need more! Nancy and Elizabeth spent Saturday on a trip to Atlanta to see the play Wicked, and they said it was awesome! Lulu and I stayed on the couch watching scary movies. We finally went to town for tacos, after which I forgot the roll up the back window of my truck...and it rained all night. Yuck!

It's a beautiful, sunny day today, around 80°. It's supposed to rain the rest of the week, and be almost 90° on Halloween. Par for the course around here LOL.

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Painted the bathroom over the weekend. It’s now decorated for Christmas. I mean, there’s no sense in putting the regular stuff back up this close to the season right?

I hope everyone has a great week!!

How exciting! I am sure it looks great!