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Good Monday Morning, Christmas friends!

Well...the coffee-house show that Terry put on yesterday afternoon was super! At one point there were a lot of people there! It was all done outside and there was a nice breeze blowing - so it didn't feel too hot.

But...all that fresh air sure made me sleepy last night. I was pretty near falling asleep by 8:30pm! I made it until 9:30pm and that was it for me. I actually got almost 8 hours sleep last night - and that is unheard of for me! I normally get around 6.

Well...it is a holiday for most of us in Canada today! I love the feeling on Monday morning knowing I do not have to go to work. I'm one of the lucky ones as I will get paid for the day. Some will not.

My boys' birthdays are this week (Aug 4 and 6)! They will be 27 an 26. WOW! Its hard to imagine! My eldest called me yesterday and I just about fell over! The boys are not big "phone talkers" - but then again...I'm not either. So - they get it honestly.

Oh...and my Mom and Dad's anniversary is on the 7th...married 45 years! I've got SUPER GREAT parents!!!

Have a MERRY and HAPPY day everyone!

Tick-tock...tick-tock...one more day closer to Christmas!!!

Today was my parent's 40th anniversary. Talk about time flying....I can vividly remember my Dad's 40th birthday...next year he turns 60....can't believe it!
 
Hey guys! Been a long day and I'm just getting done. About to head to bed, but not before I come tell everyone hello! Think I'm going to read the rest of the board and then turn in for the night. Hopefully, I will have some time tomorrow night. See ya then!
 
Just in for a quick "good morning" to all of you, Christmas friends!

The long weekend sure was great - but now its time to get back to the routine of work.

It was nice being able to come here whenever I wanted to over the weekend. I will miss you all today!

Until tonight...
Stay merry and keeping thinking Christmas!!!
 
Good Morning MMC !

Problems still with cable tv, internet and phone working but tv is not. Called the company this morning and they will be sending someone out to have a look see.

I have to head out on the road to get my daughter and pick up another cake decorating item I need for a wedding cake I am doing.

Have a great day everyone! cheesy
 
Good Morning, once again, my Friends.

And once again it is overcast but with no prediction of rain.
We stand at 74 currently - another nice, walkable morning as long as nothing falls from the sky.

The count:
Days to the Season: 102
Days to Christmas Day: 144
Close - so very close - to the 100-day Season window!
(Seems impossible we should be so near double digits, doesn't it.)

Well, sad news for traditional Christmas music lovers.
Saw on the TV late yesterday that Mitch Miller died on Saturday at the age of 99. I have his complete collection of wonderful, arrow-straight traditional Christmas songs which I make it a point to play every season.
My earliest music memory was coveting his "Sing Along With Mitch" record albums when I was a small child in the late '50's and early '60's.

So far, the member vote is 5-1 in favor of me keeping the old crown avatar, but the polls are still open!

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Everybody!
 
^Just had to say, Murphman, I love you avatar! cheesy
 
Today was my parent's 40th anniversary. Talk about time flying....I can vividly remember my Dad's 40th birthday...next year he turns 60....can't believe it!


I hope they had a Great Anniversary!!!!!!!
 
Problems still with cable tv, internet and phone working but tv is not. Called the company this morning and they will be sending someone out to have a look see.



I hope they get it fixed soon!!!!!!
 
Well the heat has returned here in central Indy. They are calling for a high of 94 today with scattered storms. I am thinking about going and buying a new digital camera today. My current one is almost 6 years old and 75% of the pictures I take with it turn out way to dark. So I am going to head to walmart and see what they have and since walmart is right next to hobby lobby I will stop in and see if they have got any new christmas stuff in. I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Well, now!
Our member ArkansasChristmas has kindly worked up a new avatar for me, suggesting a new look might be in order!

I am torn between retaining my traditional crown or adopting the new design.
What do you think? Should I keep the old or go with the new??
Your opinion is coveted.
Thanks, Guys!

Great job on the new design. I suggest using the old one, however!!
 
Today was my parent's 40th anniversary. Talk about time flying....I can vividly remember my Dad's 40th birthday...next year he turns 60....can't believe it!

They must have married young. Happy 40th Anniversary to your parents!
 
I started teaching myself how to play the guitar today too! I've always had an ear for music (I sing...and many moons ago I played the piano and the flute). Now - its time to learn how to play the guitar, and I'm sooooooo excited about it! I just had to call my Mom and let her listen to the song I learned today cheesy. The tips of my fingers are going to have to get used to playing...but it is going to be worth it! My Dad taught himself to play as a young child and still plays today! He is awesome at it! Wait until he hears that I'm learning too (he was out tonight, so he does not know it yet)!
I have no doubt you'll pick up guitar easily. Those finger tips will hurt for a while, but one day you'll realize they don't hurt anymore.

My dad taught me chords, but I can't read music. I can only play by ear. My son is learning now, and I'm helping, but he's getting formal lessons, too. Hopefully, he'll surpass me and I can play rhythm in his band one day! cheesy
 
Good morning, everyone!!

My long weekend has apparently come and gone. Hard to believe there is only one more long weekend of summer - Labour Day. Kim and I had a fun time in Cornwall. We enjoyed seeing her family, especially her three young nephews (twins will be 4 in November and the youngest is three months). The food was also absolutely delicious! I always look forward to her mom's cooking - it never disappoints. I ate a bit too much, but will definitely work it off throughout the week. An extra hard workout in the gym tonight will be the start.

The only downfall of the weekend was that we could not move some things into our apartment. We stopped in as we returned from Cornwall, but our keys would not work. Kim had planned to paint yesterday. She will now do that tonight, instead. The big move will happen on Saturday and we are all very excited!!

It is supposed to be a wet and humid day in Ottawa. 5-10 mm of rain. Honestly, I would not mind a canceled practice due to rain. There is way too much happening this week and I do not believe I am going to Nationals as money, moving, teachers college are definitely preventing me from doing so.

The good news is that we are only two days from our next milestone! Two days! And, as of Friday, it will be very nice to see that Days to the Christmas Season count reach double digits! Three total milestone this month, which will certainly make it go by much faster. Before we know it, there will be plenty signs of fall on display before our very eyes!

Well, I should certainly get back to work. Barely over an hour until noon. For the first day back after a long weekend today is already flying by! Hopefully it keeps up! Have a great Tuesday, everyone!!
 
Kim and I had a fun time in Cornwall. We enjoyed seeing her family, especially her three young nephews (twins will be 4 in November and the youngest is three months). The food was also absolutely delicious! I always look forward to her mom's cooking - it never disappoints.



Glad to hear that you had a Great Time!!!!!!!
 
Well I am back from walmart and hobby lobby. I was disappointed that hobby lobby hasn't gotten anything new in since the last time I was there. I did buy a cheap 12mp digital camera at walmart though. So now I am ready to take pictures of all the christmas events coming up.
 
Well I am back from walmart and hobby lobby. I was disappointed that hobby lobby hasn't gotten anything new in since the last time I was there. I did buy a cheap 12mp digital camera at walmart though. So now I am ready to take pictures of all the christmas events coming up.

What is the camera that you purchased, made? If you do not mind me asking.
 
Well the heat has returned here in central Indy. They are calling for a high of 94 today with scattered storms. I am thinking about going and buying a new digital camera today. My current one is almost 6 years old and 75% of the pictures I take with it turn out way to dark. So I am going to head to walmart and see what they have and since walmart is right next to hobby lobby I will stop in and see if they have got any new christmas stuff in. I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We just bought a Samsung camera that also takes video and LOVE IT! It was the least expensive one with the lithium batteries that you can recharge. I was leary if it would be any good being so inexpensive. It was around 90 bucks. Of course if you are looking for something with a lot more features, this one might not be for you. There were cheaper ones but took regular batteries, which would need to be changed more often.

Have a great day!
 
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