Christmas Countdown - 2011

[Christmasstar]

 

[Seawaters]

Hubby and I are headed to a meeting at the Elks Lodge. TTYL>

 

[Seawaters]

Will Clyde the Camel be at the Pines tomorrow???

 

[Seawaters]

It being the Christmas Season and all!

Will Clyde the Camel be at the Pines tomorrow???

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening, Christmas family!!

I just watched 12 Dates Of Christmas & A Christmas Wish!! Really enjoyed them both! 12 Dates was kind of like Groundhog Day in a Christmassy way, and Christmas Wish was very sweet. Ahhhh, I love this season!!

BTW, have any of you guys seen Christmas Angel? One of the main actors is in that & A Christmas wish. He's really good!

Anyways, hope you all had a great day! Off to do some laundry, and then go to bed.

Sending hugs!

Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[made582]

Goodnight Everyone!!!!!!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

We just watched the DVD of the 1956 "The Stingiest Man in Town" with Basil Rathbone. In a word ... WOW. Ignore the technical limitations of the kinescope, and admire the performances and the sheer ambition of a production of that scale with no editing, no retakes, going out LIVE for 90 minutes. A few little slip-ups, but mostly magnificent performances, good music, good lyrics, and a lively book that walks effectively between Dickens' dialogue and original dialogue. If you only know this musical through the album, you must see the DVD. It's even better seeing the songs performed in context. If you think you've seen all the versions of "A Christmas Carol" that you ever need to see, think again. This one is unique and shouldn't be missed.

 

[ballcoach]

Bing, Made...I can hear her warming up.....it's almost time!

 

[usafvet]

Hey everyone...hope the spirit of this Christmas is upon you. I have to admit, the past couple of Christmases I've haven't been able to find that Christmas spirit until a day or two before (Christmas eve eve as my son calls Dec 23rd). Then, before we know it, it passes as swiftly as it came, and I end up wishing I could have savored it for a little longer.

I know we should keep Christmas alive in our hearts all year long...my Christian faith certainly allows me to worship its meaning every day of the year. It's just...for some reason, the excitement and joy that I once possessed around this time of year seems to be more difficult to come by. I don't know if it is because I'm burdened by health issues (I'm a disabled veteran), financial woes, or what. I'll occassionaly get that feeling, but it isn't long lived. For example, I started getting that feeling on black Friday when I was among the hustle and bussle of Midnight shopping. It just seems more difficult these past couple of years. I wish I had the eyes of my children, where Christmas is full of wonder, magic, and innocence. As an adult, I guess the reality that Peace on Earth and Good Will toward men is short lives and observed only during this time of year (if that), and for the rest of the year we have to endure the strife of this world's complexities.

Anyway, just a small rant. I certainly hope Christmas is magical for you and your family.

 

[Mark Nash]

Greetings Christmas friends. I'm so excited because tomorrow morning I head up to Montreal to spend the next week enjoying Christmas with my son. It's such a pleasure coming on here to soak up the excitement. Thank you all for the wonderful things you do here throughout the year. Merry Christmas friends.

 

[shellie12]

Originally Posted by Seawaters
I had two doctors' appointments today, and the plastic surgeon is so HAPPY with my progress. I think I surprised him!!! Hubby and I did some grocery shopping at two stores, and I was tired afterwards. Not alarmingly so, but tired nontheless. When we were shopping, we saw a friend of ours and she said I look 20 years younger!!! She told Hubby to watch out!!!l

Glad to hear all is going well with you .

 

[Binger]

Bing, Made...I can hear her warming up.....it's almost time!

OMG 48 hours.. O M G

YABBA~

 

[Binger]

Clyde the Camel? Does Carl have a brother?

YABBA!

 

[Kimothy]

G'morning! I just printing out Mom's playlist-letter. YAY!!!! I'M DONE!!!


Now I just need to put it in her Christmas bag, which is already in my suitcase. :dance:

 

[Christmasstar]

Will Clyde the Camel be at the Pines tomorrow???

Carls dad!!!!?????
that would be so cool to have his dad visit for Christmas!

 

[Christmasstar]

Greetings Christmas friends. I'm so excited because tomorrow morning I head up to Montreal to spend the next week enjoying Christmas with my son. It's such a pleasure coming on here to soak up the excitement. Thank you all for the wonderful things you do here throughout the year. Merry Christmas friends.

have fun!
:dance:

 

[Christmasstar]

 

[mac55]

Hi again all,

Here we are Wed already!!

Made my famous Toblerone Shortbread cookies last night for this weekend's festivities, which are almost here!
Can't believe it!!

Only two more work days before Xmas Vacation time then Xmas weekend!

Excitement must already be getting to me...I'm running on only 4hrs sleep!

Oh well.

Have a great day!

Cheers!!

ML

Hello all,

Can't believe it's 5 days and just a few hours from Xmas Eve!!
As expected, the last two months have just flown by.

My first Xmas celebration has come and gone this past weekend and it was a great one, minus the long distance driving friday morning and yesterday morning, but the weather was mostly on our side, so no complaints about the road trip.

In just a matter of days, I get to do it all over again but for the entire weekend this time, LoL!

First things first, baking tomorrow evening. We make our Toblerone Shortbread cookies for this weekend.

Then I start Xmas vacation as of days end on Thursday and I'm off until Jan, yeah!!

Have a good final week B4 Xmas all!!

Cheers!!

ML

P.S.
The only thing still missing around here is the snow!! We've received a light dusting over the past two days but not enough to really cover the grass completely.

 

[Christmasstar]

Hi
Only two more work days before Xmas Vacation time then Xmas weekend!

yes, Christmas is almost here!
I have 3 days of work before Christmas weekend starts.
:dance::dance::dance:

 

[Meceka]

Meceka,
I received the Bronner's ornament today! Gorgeous is the only way to describe it!!! I LOVE snowmen!!!

:dance:

That is what DH got me for Christmas and I plan on getting on mine too. Is it easy to use with MMC or do you think I should just keep using my laptop?

What a great gift!
MMC is very easy to access. The screen is very sensitive, though, so it is easy to accidentally touch more than one button at a time. I much prefer using my old computer for posting and even doing my email. Even though I have the NT for researching antiques and accessing my work files when I am on the road, it is great for books - I have been loading it up with the classics - Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens - love it for that reason alone :thumbsup:

We just watched the DVD of the 1956 "The Stingiest Man in Town" with Basil Rathbone. In a word ... WOW. Ignore the technical limitations of the kinescope, and admire the performances and the sheer ambition of a production of that scale with no editing, no retakes, going out LIVE for 90 minutes. A few little slip-ups, but mostly magnificent performances, good music, good lyrics, and a lively book that walks effectively between Dickens' dialogue and original dialogue. If you only know this musical through the album, you must see the DVD. It's even better seeing the songs performed in context. If you think you've seen all the versions of "A Christmas Carol" that you ever need to see, think again. This one is unique and shouldn't be missed.

Thank you for the movie tip, Merry! I have never seen this before and will do a search for it later.