Christmas Countdown - 2009

Minta · Aug 12, 2009

Good Morning all....Staying home from work today as my mom who is also my babysitter is not feeling well. Going to take advantage of it and take the kids out this morning to check out Micheals to see if they have any fall crafts outs and will stop by the Christmas Tree Shoppe too.

Have a great day all.....

Undrtakr · Aug 12, 2009

Morning all. So news about my ipod. Some of you might remember I posted about it not turning on...well....In order to get it fixed because its the hard drive its going to be over 150 bucks

No...no..no...I cant pay that. Looks like I will have to wait till the new year to get another music player. I miss my Christmas tunes at work! DOH. But September is creeping up on us! I cant wait. Our dinner for our 2 year wedding anniversary was great! Its always strange to not have our son with us when we drop him off at his grandparents. William is doing quite well. Have a great day everyone!

Crown 84 · Aug 12, 2009

Good Morning, Folks.

The middle of the week has arrived already. Wow!
Days to the Season: 93
Days to Christmas Day:135.
The 3/4 Season Milestone arrives the day after tomorrow.
Moving right in there!

Overcast this morning with rain expected for today and the rest of the work week.
We currently stand at 77.

Well, I'm off to continue my niece's driving lessons.
(And yes, I'll watch out for the train, Ballcoach!)

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

OK, Holiday. See you at the 'Pines once I finish up with my niece.
Keep the fired twinkies warm and the sweet tea cool for me!

snowytree · Aug 12, 2009

Rainy day expected today....listening to Christmas music, the first time this year. Can't believe we only have 134 days to go!:sparkle:

Binger · Aug 12, 2009

Hey sleeper boy.. dont forget the starbicks at the shispering pines...

YABBA

Binger · Aug 12, 2009

hmm maybe we "vets" should let the newbies know some of the insder jokes.. about the shispering pines, fired twinkies, etc....

YABBA

trackrebel · Aug 12, 2009

I ain´t a newbie no mo...and I still don´t get it....

@Christmasstar....lol...no I didn´t notice that...cool huh?

@Bradmac...You can do it, too....just need some speedtyping practise

Christmasstar · Aug 12, 2009

back from my morning at the house of blessing (I volunteer here once a week, they give away stuff those in need, need + it is food bank)
Looks like we may be in for another storm today, hope not but the clouds are circling the town!

brent · Aug 12, 2009

Good day everyone,

It appears that I had to catch up on a lot of posts. Congrats on the 4000th in this thread, Track! It's Wednesday. Only two more days to go until the milestone.

I've been in quite a bind this week. A good friend of mine from high school is getting married on Saturday. The only problem is that she is getting married back home which is a 12 hour bus ride from where I now live. I cannot find a ride either. Therefore, I would have to bus 12 hours on Friday afternoon and then another 12 hours to come back on overnight on Sunday to arrive in time for work on Monday morning. It will not be a fun trip, but I am worried about feeling terrible if I miss her wedding. Although we really only speak a couple times a year now, we still feel very close. Plus, there are only about 150 people invited to the wedding, which is definitely much smaller than I would have expected for her.

I think I know what the consensus on here will be, but what does everyone think I should do? Thanks!

Christmasstar · Aug 12, 2009

brent said:
Good day everyone,

It appears that I had to catch up on a lot of posts. Congrats on the 4000th in this thread, Track! It's Wednesday. Only two more days to go until the milestone.

I've been in quite a bind this week. A good friend of mine from high school is getting married on Saturday. The only problem is that she is getting married back home which is a 12 hour bus ride from where I now live. I cannot find a ride either. Therefore, I would have to bus 12 hours on Friday afternoon and then another 12 hours to come back on overnight on Sunday to arrive in time for work on Monday morning. It will not be a fun trip, but I am worried about feeling terrible if I miss her wedding. Although we really only speak a couple times a year now, we still feel very close. Plus, there are only about 150 people invited to the wedding, which is definitely much smaller than I would have expected for her.

I think I know what the consensus on here will be, but what does everyone think I should do? Thanks!

Is it possible to take a train instead? [Much more comfortable.] Go anyway, you can always catch up on sleep but you can never get this moment back again.

made582 · Aug 12, 2009

I just got back from taking mom to the doctors. They took her out of her aircast boot and just put her in a ankle brace. That is good news for me because she can now drive herself around. WOO HOO!!!!! Now maybe I can get back on some sort of a routine. Hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!!!!!

made582 · Aug 12, 2009

brent said:
Good day everyone,

It appears that I had to catch up on a lot of posts. Congrats on the 4000th in this thread, Track! It's Wednesday. Only two more days to go until the milestone.

I've been in quite a bind this week. A good friend of mine from high school is getting married on Saturday. The only problem is that she is getting married back home which is a 12 hour bus ride from where I now live. I cannot find a ride either. Therefore, I would have to bus 12 hours on Friday afternoon and then another 12 hours to come back on overnight on Sunday to arrive in time for work on Monday morning. It will not be a fun trip, but I am worried about feeling terrible if I miss her wedding. Although we really only speak a couple times a year now, we still feel very close. Plus, there are only about 150 people invited to the wedding, which is definitely much smaller than I would have expected for her.

I think I know what the consensus on here will be, but what does everyone think I should do? Thanks!

I say go as well. If you don't you will regret it later. The bus trip may be terrible but it is worth it to be with your friend on one of the happiest days of her life.

brent · Aug 12, 2009

Christmasstar said:
Is it possible to take a train instead? [Much more comfortable.] Go anyway, you can always catch up on sleep but you can never get this moment back again.

I wish it were possible to take the train. Unfortunately, the train heads straight north after North Bay and does not continue west to my destination... Oh, the consequences of being from Sault Ste. Marie.

brent · Aug 12, 2009

made582 said:
I say go as well. If you don't you will regret it later. The bus trip may be terrible but it is worth it to be with your friend on one of the happiest days of her life.

That's true. Seeing her happy does mean a lot to me. I talked to my boss about it, too. She said that I really should go. It seems as if everyone is pushing me to go! The 3:15 pm to 2:45 am bus trip on Friday afternoon until Saturday morning best provide me with plenty of sleep!

JOHNOR · Aug 12, 2009

i hope you enjoy yourself brent, i'm sure you will and the trip will have been worth it.

i'm soooo tired, i haven't stopped this week, it's all go, i'm sick of being busy, i want some rest! hopefully i can chill a bit at the weekend. there is just so much preparing to do for this baby.

Maureen · Aug 12, 2009

Binger said:
hmm maybe we "vets" should let the newbies know some of the insder jokes.. about the shispering pines, fired twinkies, etc....

YABBA

We could, but where's the fun in that??!! Then again, I'm evil with a swinging lead weight for a heart, mwah ha ha ha..........!!!!!!!!

MsChristmas · Aug 12, 2009

JOHNOR said:
i hope you enjoy yourself brent, i'm sure you will and the trip will have been worth it.

i'm soooo tired, i haven't stopped this week, it's all go, i'm sick of being busy, i want some rest! hopefully i can chill a bit at the weekend. there is just so much preparing to do for this baby.

I know the feeling my dear! I go tomorrow for my dr's appointment where I will have my membranes stripped... I go into the hospital on Monday so this is my last weekend! Im trying to get a few last minute things tonight just in case something happens at the dr's appointment tomorrow! Rest up this weekend while you can cheesy

ballcoach · Aug 12, 2009

Good evening my fun-loving Christmas friends....I hope you had as good a day as I did....super fantastic! Even had a pot of coffee when i got home...nice this afternoon....around 84 after being hot as you know what til round 3...then it cooled down.....really nice...makes me long for fall....but my flowers won't be as pretty....anyhoo...

MsChristmas....good luck....I will be praying for you....
Track...thanks for taking us home....
Crown....good luck on the driving lessons!!

gnight!

Undrtakr · Aug 13, 2009

Oooh I think Im the first post for today! Its 7:32am and Im at work lol. William had his imunization shot yesterday. Boy did he cry! BUT the baby in the room beside us cried more heh. I have the song "Round, round the Christmas Tree" stuck in my head..haha. Have a great day and remember, tomorrow is FRIDAY!