Christmas Countdown - 2012

[MerryCarey]

I finally downloaded Angry Birds !! I got Angy Birds Seasons !! OMG it is SUCH A HOOT !!! ......For anyone who plays this game.....Am I hearing the birds sometimes say "ouch" ?? They are too funny !

I'm still on the fence ... haven't downloaded Angry Birds yet. From what I've read, I'm afraid of becoming addicted!

I am still waiting for my copy of The Time Life Book of Christmas .....It should be here this week I hope !

I hope you get it SOON. It'll be like Christmas season all over again! Believe me, it'll put you in the mood.

 

[MerryBells]

Good afternoon, everyone! Can I tell you all how much I miss looking at the "Christmas Blossoms" thread every day? That is one of my favorite threads, along with the Countdown. I guess the year will have to hurry up and get through so we can all see the pretty Christmas Decoration pictures again.

We're all excited because it's supposed to flurry tomorrow night. We haven't seen anywhere near enough snow here in Maryland!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I will take pics and post soon too.!

Cannot wait to see the pics!

Wednesday ... a slow commute to the office, as usual in mid-week. I may be coming down with Mr.'s cold, but I'm trying to convince myself that I'm not. He's home sick again today.

I hope you two get better soon!

Bradmac - I hope your mom recovers really fast from the surgery. xo

I hope she does too! How is your mom doing, Bradmac?

My lungs are being a little on the "rattly" (spelling ??) side ......It seems all this up and down with the temperatures is affecting my asthma. So far my inhaler is handling it.

My grandson's asthma started bothering him too. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Crown 84]

Good afternoon, everyone! Can I tell you all how much I miss looking at the "Christmas Blossoms" thread every day? That is one of my favorite threads, along with the Countdown. I guess the year will have to hurry up and get through so we can all see the pretty Christmas Decoration pictures again.....

Not to worry.
The "Blossoms" thread will return before the end of September.
(And Hey! Speaking of countdowns, that's not much over 8 months away!!)

 

[Crown 84]

.....I can make a 300 cake in honor of the occasion, maybe a french vanilla with candy cane cream filling, decorated with poinsettias, ornaments, lights and even a little camel (all made of sugar of course)

Well hey, 'Star.
Carl says the fantastic, fully equipped, stocked and up-to-date kitchen at the 'Pine is at your disposal.
(Just be careful if Carl's around as you work. He might be tempted to experiment with your recipie!)

 

[Bradmac]

Bradmac - I hope your mom recovers really fast from the surgery. xo

I she does too! How is your mom doing, Bradmac?

You guys are much better at remembering the concerns of our Christmas family than I am!

Mom is actually doing GREAT since the surgery on her knee, saying that her pain is almost completely gone. I am so thankful for that!

 

[Meceka]

School was cancelled in my town and the surrounding areas - roads were solid ice this morning. My road is still ice. I am very glad to be home!!!

Stay safe everyone!

 

[iliam]

Not to worry.
The "Blossoms" thread will return before the end of September.
(And Hey! Speaking of countdowns, that's not much over 8 months away!!)

Is the Christmas Blossoms thread a thread where decorations are posted daily? That sounds fun!

 

[xmas365]

Good afternoon, dear Christmas family !

In about an hour I start work. I never realized how hard it would be to get 8.5 hours in every day, espcially when time for a dinner break (which I don't take) is being taken deducted automatically. I am usually not done until around 11 each night and I start at 2 p.m. I a fortunate though, my company gave me a gift card as a present for Christmas!! I do not know many companies who still give employees anything at Christmas any more and this is the FIRST ONE EVER who has given me a gift since I have worked at home.

My lungs are being a little on the "rattly" (spelling ??) side ......It seems all this up and down with the temperatures is affecting my asthma. So far my inhaler is handling it.

I finally downloaded Angry Birds !! I got Angy Birds Seasons !! OMG it is SUCH A HOOT !!! ......For anyone who plays this game.....Am I hearing the birds sometimes say "ouch" ?? They are too funny ! I now have three games on my Ipod, Angry Birds Seasons, Animals versus Zombies and Plants versus Zombies. Actually Animals v Zombies is a direct copy of Plants v Zombies..Dont know how they are getting away with it ! The zombies are not gory or gross and actually comical. I don't think I could play one of those games where the zombies look like Night of The Living Dead....too creepy !!!

Does anyone here know anything that helps skin conditions such as psoriasis ?? I have a patch on my arm and feel like a total freak !! I know there are prescription meds but I would rather stay away from most of them as their side effects sound worse than the psoriasis !!

I am still waiting for my copy of The Time Life Book of Christmas .....It should be here this week I hope !

Take care, dear Christmas family !! Big ((((HUGS)))) from Clancy, Wishbone, Ivy, Smokey and Lily and me as well xo

I hope the asthma doesn't get too bad, I will keep you in my thoughts

 

[xmas365]

If you haven't looked into the sopa/pipa laws you really should. I don't want to start a political debate so that's all I'll say.



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I have seen it pop it a bit today, I will need to take time to read what it is.

 

[made582]

I'm off to the pines!!!!!!

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[Bradmac]

Is the Christmas Blossoms thread a thread where decorations are posted daily? That sounds fun!

That it is, iliam. Here's a link to last season's thread (which has been closed to new posts). The new thread should open around the end of September, Crown willing.

http://www.mymerrychristmas.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27348

Enjoy!

 

[shellie12]

Morning, everyone!

Have to run and get ready but I wanted to thank you all for the prayers for my mom. She got a call this morning and was told that she has an infection so it most likely is not bladder cancer. If the infection doesn't go away after taking the antibiotics for a few days, then they will run more tests to see. But if it goes away, then all is good!

Thank you so much, such a relief


good to hear that . an sure your over the moon

 

[sugar142286]

Good afternoon all. I am just looking at the weather forecast and it is going to rain tonight and tomorrow,then turning cooler,tomorrow night it should get down to 32F so I will have a nice warm fire in the fireplace,and my mom and sister are going to watch Christmas movies and eat turkey and dressing since we all missed out on visiting last Christmas,I think we will watch Mrs Miriacle and home alone 2. I love the New York Christmas scenes in Home alone 2. Then I guess that will be it until I watch Christmas in July movies the end of July! looking forward to tomorrow night for sure! I hope everyone had a great first day of the work week! Have a great evening!

Have fun tonight! It sounds lovely.

 

[shellie12]

CM3
Does anyone here know anything that helps skin conditions such as psoriasis ?? I have a patch on my arm and feel like a total freak !! I know there are prescription meds but I would rather stay away from most of them as their side effects sound worse than the psoriasis !!

i wood be the same. i do not taking meds if i can find a naturial way
here is some that maybe your have tryed and if ot maybe you cold give then a go

Try a vinegar dip. Like aloe, apple cider vinegar has a long history of being used to soothe minor burns and other skin inflammations, and it's also a disinfectant. According to the Psoriasis Foundation, some folks with psoriasis have reported success in using it to treat their condition. As a liquid, it makes a great soak for affected fingernails and toenails -- just pour some in a bowl or cup and dip your nails in for a few minutes -- and apparently has even been effective when applied to plaques using cotton balls. It might just be worth a try. To prepare an apple cider vinegar compress, add 1 cup apple cider vinegar to 1 gallon water. Soak a washcloth in the mixture and apply it to the skin to ease itching

Pass the plastic wrap. Doctors have known for years that covering psoriasis lesions helps them go away. The cover-up strategy also helps to work medications into the skin and keep moisturizers in place longer. You can use regular kitchen plastic wrap, or you can buy special OTC patches (Actiderm). Apply your prescribed medication (be sure to confirm with your doctor first that the medication you are using can safely be used with an occlusive wrap) or moisturizer, then cover the area with the wrap. Don't keep the wrap on so long that the skin becomes soggy, since it's more susceptible to secondary infection that way; consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need more specific instructions.

Pass the warm olive oil. If psoriasis scale is a problem on your scalp, warm a little olive oil and gently massage it into the scale to help soften and remove it. Then shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly.

Baking soda. To take the itch out of your scaly patches, mix 1 1/2 cups baking soda into 3 gallons water. Apply to your itchy patches with a washcloth soaked in the solution.

Epsom salts. Add a handful of these healing salts to your bath. They'll keep swelling down and bring healing to your psoriasis.

Mineral oil. This is another time-proven skin soother. Add a bit to your bath and soak your aching skin.

Olive oil. An old favorite for easing psoriasis outbreaks is mixing 2 teaspoons olive oil with a large glass of milk and adding the concoction to your bathwater. Or if you are dealing with psoriasis on your scalp, massage some warm olive oil on your scaly patches. It will help soften the dead skin and make it easier to remove.

Vegetable oil. Get in the tub and add a cupful of vegetable oil to your bath to ease your psoriasis

Beat the tar out of it. Tar-containing shampoos, creams, and bath additives can help loosen psoriasis scales. Tar-containing bath oils are especially beneficial for psoriasis that is widespread on the body. These over-the-counter (OTC) products have been successful psoriasis treatments for many years.

Try OTC cortisone. Nonprescription topical medications containing 1 percent cortisone (Cortaid is one familiar brand) can also relieve the itching and irritation of psoriasis, especially for plaques that arise in skin folds or on the face

hope some of these might help !!!!

 

[nmc42088]

been a busy few days for me with subbing and not feeling well. hope you all have a great day/night

 

[sugar142286]

Busy day at the office today---I'm sneaking in a visit. Mr. went to see the doctor this morning. The doctor prescribed some medication for his cold and cough, then Mr. spent the day at home. This cold REALLY hit him hard; he pulled something in his chest from coughing so hard. I hope the medicine boots it out of his system. It's hard to see him suffer with it.

I'm glad to hear that the doctor was able to get something prescribed for Mr. I hope he feels better soon. I think one of the worst things is feeling miserable from coughing all the time.

 

[xmas365]

been a busy few days for me with subbing and not feeling well. hope you all have a great day/night

I hope you are feeling better

 

[nmc42088]

I hope you are feeling better

I'm starting to feel better! Thanks!

 

[shellie12]

I'm off to the pines!!!!!!

have nice time and behave