Christmas Countdown - 2011

[Undrtakr]

Wasn't Full House in that lineup as well? I remember my daughter loving that show because she happens to be the same age as the Olson twins and she loved watching the baby!

I noticed Halloweentown being on a lot recently. I might have to watch it too!

Its been on a lot? Thats awesome. I have 1,2,3,4 on dvd. My Wife and I watch them every Halloween. Yes Full House was on there. I forgot about that! lol

 

[Undrtakr]

The heat finally hit us yesterday, topping about 95, warmest of the year so far here. We had a BBQ and hosed down the kids in the front yard. In all, about as perfect a summer day as you could get with the exception of having to work.

The snow is melting big time, now. I got a call from one of my stores about a small stream that borders the property. It turned into a raging river. We've been waiting for it to happen, in fact, I've had sandbags out stacked about three feet high along the edge of it for about a month now.

Yesterday the fire department was out and the guy told me we hadn't done enough. I told him we had started on it more than a month ago and what did he suggest we do? He said we should move it out about another six feet and raise it another two to three feet. That's no small project and I told him so and I openly mused over what that would cost in time, materials and manpower. He got on his radio and within an hour we had about nine firefighters there who showed up with their own sand, sandbags, shovels, etc. The guy told me to just direct them. I couldn't believe it.

In all, it cost the company about twenty bucks in cold soda and water. I'm going to be disappointed now if that water doesn't rise a little bit more. Don't see how it can't with all that snow melting. Over the top of the passes they've got campgrounds they cannot open due to snow, drifts as high as 20 feet in some areas. I was going to head up there to take the kids camping next week for my daughter's birthday but I'm told there's no way they expect to clear the snow by then. They hope to be open by the 4th.

Wow. Thats nice that they did that for you! I hope everything works out and the water leaves you alone. I know its not that same as what you are experiencing but I have had water backup in my basement and its not fun at all (why would it be fun? lol)

 

[Bradmac]

The heat finally hit us yesterday, topping about 95, warmest of the year so far here. We had a BBQ and hosed down the kids in the front yard. In all, about as perfect a summer day as you could get with the exception of having to work.

The snow is melting big time, now. I got a call from one of my stores about a small stream that borders the property. It turned into a raging river. We've been waiting for it to happen, in fact, I've had sandbags out stacked about three feet high along the edge of it for about a month now.

Yesterday the fire department was out and the guy told me we hadn't done enough. I told him we had started on it more than a month ago and what did he suggest we do? He said we should move it out about another six feet and raise it another two to three feet. That's no small project and I told him so and I openly mused over what that would cost in time, materials and manpower. He got on his radio and within an hour we had about nine firefighters there who showed up with their own sand, sandbags, shovels, etc. The guy told me to just direct them. I couldn't believe it.

In all, it cost the company about twenty bucks in cold soda and water. I'm going to be disappointed now if that water doesn't rise a little bit more. Don't see how it can't with all that snow melting. Over the top of the passes they've got campgrounds they cannot open due to snow, drifts as high as 20 feet in some areas. I was going to head up there to take the kids camping next week for my daughter's birthday but I'm told there's no way they expect to clear the snow by then. They hope to be open by the 4th.

There are still good folks around. This is the sort of thing that helps to restore our sometimes waning faith in our fellow man. Thanks!

 

[Undrtakr]

Ah, I found another source:

http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=91

And they allow the public in! YeeHawwwwww! cheesy

I've never been to Planet Christmas, though. Looking at it, it seems they have a LOT of decorating ideas!

Aww.. I would have loved to go. Someone needs to take pictures/video for us that cant make it!!!! Thanks for the link. Nice to look at

 

[Seawaters]

Poor baby. Hope he feels better soon and that Jude doesn't catch it! Take care!

...My poor baby Noel is sick. Both of us haven't slept much in about 2 or 3 nights now.. poor bugger has a stuffy nose and a little cough. Lots of playing inside today and lots of snuggles for my teeny! I am hoping Jude doesn't catch it... I guess it's only a matter of time before he gets sick, though. Blah!

 

[Bradmac]

I still can't believe I'll be in the Smoky Mountains next weekend, and there'll be a Christmas Expo there, too! It just doesn't get any better than that!

Somebody pinch me. Wait! Don't pinch me till after July 4!

 

[Seawaters]

I might meet you there!!! Sounds yummy!

Yum!!!! If I start heading north maybe I can make it to Meceka's for lunch and Christamsstar's for dinner. cheesy

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

All I have to say today is. It's Friday!!!!!!!

And It's too darn hot!!!!!!!

 

[judesmama]

Check out the leaf that was outside of my house yesterday... it was like a sign that even though it's hot and humid, fall and it's beauty will be here before we know it! (There were actually 2 right next to each other but Jude snagged one!)

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

CM3, I guess you saw the story on the news about the rescued baby polar bear? Aww... So very cute!

 

[whitney37354]

I was disappointed, though, with the limited number of Star Trek ornaments this year. Still, it's nice to have the catalog!

Less $ I have to spend at Hallmark this year! I do need to remember to get there on July 16 to get DH's ST ornie though.

I still can't believe I'll be in the Smoky Mountains next weekend, and there'll be a Christmas Expo there, too! It just doesn't get any better than that!

Somebody pinch me. Wait! Don't pinch me till after July 4!

Will you be there on the 4th? I know Gatlinburg has a midnight parade for one of the holidays & I keep thinking it's the 4th. Maybe look it up and see; I'd have to take a nap, then get up for a midnight parade!

 

[Bradmac]

Will you be there on the 4th? I know Gatlinburg has a midnight parade for one of the holidays & I keep thinking it's the 4th. Maybe look it up and see; I'd have to take a nap, then get up for a midnight parade!

No, I'll be in Maggie Valley, NC for the 4th, but Gatlinburg is only 1.5 hours away, so we'll commute to visit GB.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Hey Jude! That picture reminds me of what I saw yesterday that gave me a smile. We passed a private school and the sign read, "Now Enrolling for Fall Classes". Yes!!! I love that word, "FALL" being read during the hot summer!

 

[Holiday]

Happy, Happy FRIDAY everybody!!! :dance:

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Who all is listening to, Merry Christmas Radio? If you're not, you should be! cheesy

What a great way to cool off. I have it on right now while I am doing chores. Well, back to cleaning! :

 

[Undrtakr]

I can't believe how active this thread is this year! Last year and the years before you could hear tumbleweeds rolling through lol.

 

[caninemom3]

CM3, I guess you saw the story on the news about the rescued baby polar bear? Aww... So very cute!

Thanks, CAH !! Yep !! I saw it !! Wish I could adopt every single one of them !! And all the dogs and cats who need good homes too. xo

Judesmama - I hope your baby is better ....poor little sweetie xo

Seawaters - Feel better ((((HUGS))))) xo

 

[trackrebel]

hey Louann, how are You and the furbabies? hope all is fine.

Kandice is recovering....but I seem to have caught a bronchitis....a bada++ one....fo real....anyhow.....cooking some cevapcici and djuvec rice

 

[caninemom3]

Here is something to make us all smile !!

My sister just sent me these in an e-mail and I thought they were pretty cute !!!

Dictionary Definitions
Arbitrator — A cook who leaves Arby's to work at McDonald's.
Avoidable — What a bullfighter tries to do.
Burglarise — What a crook sees with.
Counterfeiters — Workers who put together kitchen cabinets.
Eclipse — What an English barber does for a living.
Eyedropper — A clumsy ophthalmologist.
Heroes — What a guy in a boat does.
Left Bank — What the robber did after his bag was full of loot.
Misty — How golfers create divots.
Paradox — Two physicians.
Parasites — What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Pharmacist — A helper on the farm.
Polarise — What penguins see with.
Relief — What trees do in the spring.
Rubberneck — What you do to relax your wife.
Seamstress — Describes 250 pounds in a size six.
Selfish — What the owner of a seafood store does.
Subdued — Like, a guy, like, who works on one of those, like, submarines, man.
Sudafed — Bringing litigation against a government official.

 

[caninemom3]

hey Louann, how are You and the furbabies? hope all is fine.

Kandice is recovering....but I seem to have caught a bronchitis....a bada++ one....fo real....anyhow.....cooking some cevapcici and djuvec rice

Hey Track !


I am doing okay for an old broad ! Glad Kandice is getting better but you need to be well too !! Hope you feel better xo