Christmas Countdown - 2011
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nah, just with a bunch of Christmas fanatics!
It has been cold and windy here in northern California. Yesterday and today, the winds were 20-30 mph. I went to a Christmas Faire but only stayed a few minutes. I bought two Santa keys, which are antique-looking keys on a red ribbon with small decorated tag that says, "Santa's Magic Key," and a decorated card that reads, "If a house has no chimney for Santa to come in or if the chimney's too small (since Santa's NOT thin!) there's nothing to worry about because Santa can see how to get inside if you leave him a key!"
that is so cute, I have never seen those. Now I have to go out and see if I can find some!
You make them yourself. I bought mine from a scrapbooking friend and I will make some next year. You buy skeleton keys, tie a sheer red ribbon (or color of choice), make a small tag for the key and a rectangular tag to fit inside a white necklace box. I will try to take a picture and post it tomorrow.
nice, I am going to do that! In the townhouse I live in there are no fireplaces, so this would be a great surprise to drop in the mail boxes of the kids with a note from Santa! Thanks
Well, hello from New-Laptop-Land! At last I have a keyboard that works, and a touchpad that isn't possessed.
The chorus that I play piano for had their first Christmas concert today, and it was at one of the local nursing homes. We sang for about 40 minutes, which is usually all the longer we can keep attention at these facilities, and when we were done the residents wanted "MORE"! One little old gentleman came up and tugged on the back of my blouse while I was picking up my music, and told me how much he enjoyed the concert. However, he was disappointed that we had not sung his favorite carol. I asked him what it was, and he replied "O Holy Night". Well, being an organist, I could probably play "O Holy Night" in my sleep, so I sat back down and started to play it. The really nice thing was that the chorus members were still standing around, and they evidently heard this man talking to me, because they all started singing it. So we had an impromptu encore, and the little old gentleman went away very happy that his request had been honored. Now see, that's why I like playing the nursing homes and assisted living facilities better than the 'regular' concerts. They are so rewarding. These people expect so little, and it is so wonderful to be able to do something for them, even if it's just singing their favorite Christmas Carol. It made my day. Heck, it will probably make my whole week!
The chorus that I play piano for had their first Christmas concert today, and it was at one of the local nursing homes. We sang for about 40 minutes, which is usually all the longer we can keep attention at these facilities, and when we were done the residents wanted "MORE"! One little old gentleman came up and tugged on the back of my blouse while I was picking up my music, and told me how much he enjoyed the concert. However, he was disappointed that we had not sung his favorite carol. I asked him what it was, and he replied "O Holy Night". Well, being an organist, I could probably play "O Holy Night" in my sleep, so I sat back down and started to play it. The really nice thing was that the chorus members were still standing around, and they evidently heard this man talking to me, because they all started singing it. So we had an impromptu encore, and the little old gentleman went away very happy that his request had been honored. Now see, that's why I like playing the nursing homes and assisted living facilities better than the 'regular' concerts. They are so rewarding. These people expect so little, and it is so wonderful to be able to do something for them, even if it's just singing their favorite Christmas Carol. It made my day. Heck, it will probably make my whole week!
what a nice story! Thank you for touching the heart of these people!
Afternoon. Today has been a great day for me. Early in the morning, me and my father went down to the local football field and trained down there for a couple of hours. The sun was out and I enjoyed myself while I was down there. It was a moderate training session. Warm-up consisted of 5 laps around the field while dribbling with the ball, light stretching and ball skills. Had a blast. Spent my time taking shots and free kicks for about an hour, which was great. As soon as I started practicing my power shots, the sun went away and it started pelting down with rain and hail. Talk about a dramatic change of events. I stayed down there for an extra half an hour and came back completely soaked. Funny thing was that once I got home, I thought it was close to dinner time, yet the time was 12:00 p.m. I was gobsmacked and couldn't believe how much free time I had on my hands. So, I freshened up and had a shower. Once I got changed, I put my feet up and have been relaxing ever since. Right now, I am watching a movie called Goal! and it's one of my favourite movies ever. Sadly, at my age there are a few coaches from other clubs that try and poach players. My friend, who is also a forward has been asked to join a club called Wakehurst. I have been asked to for my former club Curl Curl and another club called Brookvale. I made the transition to my current club three years ago and I have made it my home, so I am sticking to my club. Catch you later everyone.
I wish You all a second advent Sunday!!!!! I hope u are all feeling well and will have a peacefull sunday
Morning!
I'm sitting here on the horns of a dilemma - and it's not comfortable, let me tell you!!!!
I don't know whether to hug or beat my other half senseless. I came home from work yesterday to discover my living room FULL of wood, drywall, filling compound...you get the picture........
He's decided to make a kind of faux fireplace as a focal point with the TV (it's one of those hang on the wall jobs). You cannot move with all this.....STUFF!!!!!!! He's taken down all the shelving so books and ornaments etc are on the couches covered with a blanket, so the floor is the only place really to sit although that's covered with stuff as well; he's pulled down the wallpaper on that wall (but not entirely, just has to finish the bits he missed)
Did he miss the fact that I'm on a Christmas site at some point during the day 365 days a year? We have Christmas cards arriving daily???? I'm actually SHARING my chocolate advent calendar with him??!!!!!!!!! HeLLO????!!!!!!!!
"It's beginning to look a lot like A NIGHTMARE........."
I'm sitting here on the horns of a dilemma - and it's not comfortable, let me tell you!!!!
I don't know whether to hug or beat my other half senseless. I came home from work yesterday to discover my living room FULL of wood, drywall, filling compound...you get the picture........
He's decided to make a kind of faux fireplace as a focal point with the TV (it's one of those hang on the wall jobs). You cannot move with all this.....STUFF!!!!!!! He's taken down all the shelving so books and ornaments etc are on the couches covered with a blanket, so the floor is the only place really to sit although that's covered with stuff as well; he's pulled down the wallpaper on that wall (but not entirely, just has to finish the bits he missed)
Did he miss the fact that I'm on a Christmas site at some point during the day 365 days a year? We have Christmas cards arriving daily???? I'm actually SHARING my chocolate advent calendar with him??!!!!!!!!! HeLLO????!!!!!!!!
"It's beginning to look a lot like A NIGHTMARE........."
oi...sounds terrible....hopefully he will finish it til christmas
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It rained all night and the snow is now gone - I'm actually glad as it was very icy out. Love snow, not so much the ice, though.
Working today. In fact, I am working the next twelve days in a row. Good thing I get to pick the music. Today is the perfect day for classic Christmas tunes. If I can squeeze it in, some cookie baking later on, too :grin:
For those of you who are Dish subscribers, PixL is free this month and they are showing Hallmark movies commercial-free. There are two Christmas movies on today: Our First Christmas and The Christmas Gift.
Have a MERRY day!!!!!!!!!!!
It rained all night and the snow is now gone - I'm actually glad as it was very icy out. Love snow, not so much the ice, though.
Working today. In fact, I am working the next twelve days in a row. Good thing I get to pick the music. Today is the perfect day for classic Christmas tunes. If I can squeeze it in, some cookie baking later on, too :grin:
For those of you who are Dish subscribers, PixL is free this month and they are showing Hallmark movies commercial-free. There are two Christmas movies on today: Our First Christmas and The Christmas Gift.
Have a MERRY day!!!!!!!!!!!
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