Christmas Countdown - 2011

[ballcoach]

Congrats, Kerstig!

Good morning, all. Hope everyone has a great day.

Here's hoping we hit 1,000 before I get back late this evening!

 

[Christmasstar]

Hey You Guys: Great News from Holland

I just got 1 of the 2 exam results I was waiting for, and that one i passed I am having a very small party here on my own, I am so amazing, and glad and feeling more confident in myself! Now waiting for the other one, but if I have to retake one, that's not too bad, at least I have got 1 down

Hope you guys are glad for me as well! still keeping my fingers crossed for the other one!!

:dance:

 

[Christmasstar]

Good Morning MMC !

Heading out again to practice. Was out last night with my instructor, still having some problems with backing but getting better. Backing up a large truck attached to a 53 foot trailer that wants to go the opposite way you turn is , well, hard. I am slowly getting better.

Have a fantastic day everyone!! cheesy

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

Just got back from the Dr. he says I have an upper respiratory infection or basically a severe cold, I just have to let it pass since it is viral.

This one has really knocked me on my butt.

Take it easy, and just get better soon!!!

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

Hi Christmas family. I just wanted you to know that my Goblin passed away today. It turns out he had lymphoma and I didn't even get to say goodbye. Thank you for all your love and concern. Maybe I will write more later. I can't focus right now.

I am so sorry to hear that, my prayers are with you!

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

Well somehow the window in our bathroom got broken, nobody knows how it happened, we don't use that bathroom that often. That's not the bad part, before anybody noticed the broken window, one of our cats got out through the broken window, and we haven't seen him since. He isn't an outdoor cat, and it was well below freezing las night, we drove around looking for him, but no luck. Now we are just hopeful that he finds his way back home. There are a lot of strays in our neighborhood too, quite a few hang out at our neighbor's house and our house, we don't think he got into a fight with any of them though. I keep looking out the window hoping to see him walking up to the house.:sad:

 

[mrichmond636]

Congrats Kerstig!

Hi everyone, busy day, exam on thursday and two lessons tommorow meaning lots of studying and practising! Doesn;t like London will be getting much more snow this year, however I hear at home in Dundee in Scotland they are still expecting some in the next few months.

 

[Crown 84]

A c-c-cold and sl-sl-slippery Good Morning, Friends of the Christmas Season.

We had sleet and ice last night with a coating on the ground and pavement.
Hey! It's dangerous out there!
How is it your way, Bing?

Let's sl-sl-slide on into the morning count:
Days to the Season: 306
Days to Christmas Day: 348
Under a week away now from the 300-day Season Milestone!

Good game last night. It stayed close throughout.
The Tigers ate the Ducks but had a tough time of it.

You have a T-T-Terrific T-T-Tuesday, Everyone!

 

[xmas365]

Well somehow the window in our bathroom got broken, nobody knows how it happened, we don't use that bathroom that often. That's not the bad part, before anybody noticed the broken window, one of our cats got out through the broken window, and we haven't seen him since. He isn't an outdoor cat, and it was well below freezing las night, we drove around looking for him, but no luck. Now we are just hopeful that he finds his way back home. There are a lot of strays in our neighborhood too, quite a few hang out at our neighbor's house and our house, we don't think he got into a fight with any of them though. I keep looking out the window hoping to see him walking up to the house.:sad:

I hope you find your cat soon.

 

[xmas365]

Congrats Kerstig!

 

[xmas365]

Good morning,


I actually slept like a log last night, feeling more rested but still blah. I did take down our three foot tree this morning, was going to do the 6 footer also but I don't have the energy, and I am not quite ready yet, maybe Sunday. Snowstorm moving in tonight, just hope our heating oil delivery gets here before the storm does we are quite low and may not make it 2 more days.

Have a great Tuesday

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

My indoor cat is missing and I am really upset. I have 2 cats and they sit at this one window in the house and watch the stray kitties outside. They jump at the window constantly trying to get to them and I am assuming they broke the window and he escaped through it. The glass fell outside so I am sure they broke it from inside. We have had freezing temperatures all night with wind chills in the single digits. He is not use to this since he has been indoors for several years. We have a serious stray dog and cat problem around here so he is mixed in with them all right now. I just hope he is ok. I didn't sleep well last night hoping he will return. This is the very first time he has escaped.

My son is worried sick. He had an assignment for school that is due today and had trouble concentrating on getting it done.

Please say a prayer for his safe return. =(

Edit: I didn't realize Wayne already posted about this. I just woke up. Last night we didn't know how it got broke but as of this morning it makes sense to me that my cats broke it.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

My younger brother is having surgery today to repair his sinuses, since he has so many sinus infections. The have to break his nose & re-set it, then drill out his sinuses and take out his tonsils. Ouch! He says he's ready to get it done so he can avoid all the infections, but, WOW, that sounds painful!

I worry about him whenever he has to have medical procedures done. He's on immunosupressive drugs to prevent rejection of the kidney I gave him a few years ago. It seems like every time he goes to the doctor, he comes back sicker than when he went. All we can do is pray this helps more than it hurts, I guess.

I lighter news, I think our town beautification group has enough money to buy some year-round pole banners. Everytime we take down the Christmas banners, Main St. looks so bare. I was thinking something like, "Welcome to Historic Bellville". Or maybe some Fall banners?

I hope you all have a great day! cheesy

 

[xmas365]

My indoor cat is missing and I am really upset. I have 2 cats and they sit at this one window in the house and watch the stray kitties outside. They jump at the window constantly trying to get to them and I am assuming they broke the window and he escaped through it. The glass fell outside so I am sure they broke it from inside. We have had freezing temperatures all night with wind chills in the single digits. He is not use to this since he has been indoors for several years. We have a serious stray dog and cat problem around here so he is mixed in with them all right now. I just hope he is ok. I didn't sleep well last night hoping he will return. This is the very first time he has escaped.

My son is worried sick. He had an assignment for school that is due today and had trouble concentrating on getting it done.

Please say a prayer for his safe return. =(

Will do. I hope you find him soon.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I know, I found it by accident last night and watching the video of it just really made me want it so just got to save all my pennies to make sure I get it for next Christmas season. I have a fake tree so hopefully it will be strong enough.

I noticed on my fake tree that if I bend the top part of the tree down my angel stays on better. It doubles the strength of it.

Am I crazy for keeping my tree lit in the window on January 10? I use to feel self conscious for keeping my tree up and on in front of the window for so long, but since I have joined here I feel like I could keep the tree going a lot longer and be proud of it.

This is the tree I am talking about, a little 3 footer: http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/album.php?albumid=535&pictureid=5582

I still have my 7 ft in the window lit and a neighbor around the corner had theirs up Sunday night lit. Not sure if theirs is still up. Nice pictures you posted!

Hey You Guys: Great News from Holland

I just got 1 of the 2 exam results I was waiting for, and that one i passed I am having a very small party here on my own, I am so amazing, and glad and feeling more confident in myself! Now waiting for the other one, but if I have to retake one, that's not too bad, at least I have got 1 down

Hope you guys are glad for me as well! still keeping my fingers crossed for the other one!!

Congratulations!

Heading out again to practice. Was out last night with my instructor, still having some problems with backing but getting better. Backing up a large truck attached to a 53 foot trailer that wants to go the opposite way you turn is , well, hard. I am slowly getting better.

Have a fantastic day everyone!! cheesy

Good luck to you!

 

[Mark Nash]

Greetings everyone! It's my first post in nearly nine months...YaY me. Nice to see everyone once again.

 

[xmas365]

Greetings everyone! It's my first post in nearly nine months...YaY me. Nice to see everyone once again.

Great to see you back on here, hope you had a great Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

[Undrtakr]

Greetings everyone! It's my first post in nearly nine months...YaY me. Nice to see everyone once again.

Ho ho ho! Welcome back and enjoy!

 

[xmas365]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

My younger brother is having surgery today to repair his sinuses, since he has so many sinus infections. The have to break his nose & re-set it, then drill out his sinuses and take out his tonsils. Ouch! He says he's ready to get it done so he can avoid all the infections, but, WOW, that sounds painful!

I worry about him whenever he has to have medical procedures done. He's on immunosupressive drugs to prevent rejection of the kidney I gave him a few years ago. It seems like every time he goes to the doctor, he comes back sicker than when he went. All we can do is pray this helps more than it hurts, I guess.

I lighter news, I think our town beautification group has enough money to buy some year-round pole banners. Everytime we take down the Christmas banners, Main St. looks so bare. I was thinking something like, "Welcome to Historic Bellville". Or maybe some Fall banners?

I hope you all have a great day! cheesy

I will keep your brother in my thoughts today, you are right ouch!

 

[Murphman]

Where do you guys go in the NC mountains? We go to Maggie Valley several times a year.

We go snow tubing the 2nd weekend in January every year at Hawksnest with all of my wifes family. There are 15-20 of us and we rent a large house for a weekend. This year a major snow storm blew in the Friday we arrived and they closed the slopes because of high wind and whiteout conditions but I brought four sleds from home and the side road in front of the house was perfect for sledding so kids (all 10 of them) had a blast.

Best of all is that all the women in the family are great cooks (one is a professional caterer) so the food if amazing. While the kids are doing their thing, the grown ups are sitting around the kitchen table or TV gaining several pounds of weight from the feasts and treats.