Christmas Countdown - 2012

[made582]

also had my one year performance appraisal (month early.. dunno why they do that) & got 4/5 overall.. with a 40cent raise! I was very pleased, my Manager had nothing but good things to say...Made me feel really appreciated!! On that note, I applied to be a department manager in the store, in Health & Beauty & in Crafts and Domestics! I am praying I get either one.. i'm nervous they think I'm too young, but I think if they give me a chance I will Surprise them!! c'mon wally world, have some faith in me!

Congratulations and Good Luck!!!!!!

 

[MerryNoel]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I sat at my mom's house for 4 hours yesterday waiting on the Dish Network guys to come install the equipment. They say you have to be available from noon till 5pm. At 6:15pm they finally called to say they were running late, and would arrive at 9:15PM! We told them no, they'll just have to bump someone else and come tomorrow. Now, you know they knew they were going to be that late by mid-afternoon. They could have called us much earlier to tell us so we didn't have to sit there and wait. Grrrr.

On a bright note, my daughter auditioned and got a part in The Nutcracker Ballet that Georgia Southern University puts on every year! She is so happy! Her best friend got a part, too, so they are tickled to death...LOL! I've never seen a Nutcracker, so this will be a good excuse to go. Of course, it also means she has to be in Statesboro for practice every Saturday and Wednesday through half of September, and all of October and November. Oh well, it makes her happy, and that's what counts.

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

The Nutcracker!!!! That is awesome!! I saw it last year for the first time and it was magical!!!

 

[caninemom3]

HOLY CHICKEN TENDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:???:
It is POURING down rain here.. Honestly, Our summer is over. Once the sun disappears for more then 3 days at the end of august, our town collectively knows it's time to pack in the shorts and Bikinis. In fact, Friday i'm going to look for fall stuff

Today has been a delightful day, Left work early due to me being sick as a dog, But.. also had my one year performance appraisal (month early.. dunno why they do that) & got 4/5 overall.. with a 40cent raise! I was very pleased, my Manager had nothing but good things to say...Made me feel really appreciated!! On that note, I applied to be a department manager in the store, in Health & Beauty & in Crafts and Domestics! I am praying I get either one.. i'm nervous they think I'm too young, but I think if they give me a chance I will Surprise them!! c'mon wally world, have some faith in me!

You would be AWESOME Britt !! I hope you get one of them - you SO deserve it !! xo

 

[ballcoach]

Hey gang! Hope you all had a good one....see everyone in the morning or tomorrow evening!

 

[made582]

Goodnight and Stay Safe Everyone!!!!!!

 

[caninemom3]

Good evening, Christmas family.

The job has been going super well !! If I just knew I was going to be able to afford working there. I see the tax man tomorrow. I am taking tomorrow off and I don't even have to ask anyone !!! I keep feeling like I need to let someone know but I keep reminding myself that as long as I meet the lines I agreed to produce (I already have for this two weeks) that nobody minds one way or the other when I work. I will still work Thursday and Friday but tomorow is a much needed day to NOT type.

Praying for all in the path of that horrible storm.......As a believer, I keep envisioning Jesus in the path of the storm calming it as He did in the boat with his disciples on the Sea of Galilee.....I always think, meteorologists say what the weather is going to do but they do NOT control it..........So I am praying for all concerned.

I am very, very tired so I guess I will get my furkids and turn in.

Made - I am so sorry about your neighbors. I will ad extra prayers for them. I wanted to tell you - AWESOME job on "What is Santa Doing in August" !!! You are always so creative....Wish I was like that !! xo

Solice - I am worried about you my dear friend. Could you see a doctor ?? It just seems you have been sick for so long......xo

CAH - I hope you are okay and Seawaters I hope your pain will become less and less xo

Christmasstar - I hope you get to rest too !! I could never take being on my feet the way you are !! and you do SUCH a FANTASTIC job ! xo

My Hermione is now 9 months old.......Where does time go......?? She is quite a girl. Wish is still doing well even though he turned 16 at the beginning of this month.

Take care, Christmas family xo (((HUGS))) to all ESPECIALLY:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Charlie, Gary, Bailey, Jerrold, Irving, Martha, Uncle Julio, Missy, Scooby, Sasha, Jacob, Cracker, Bunny B, Penny, Pocket, LuLu, Bear-Bear, Stripey, Holly, Fate Puppy (London) and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

Just enjoying some music before bed, a little bit of everything, Christmas music, The Move, whatever I want to hear right now. Just saw on the news they are expecting temps to drop to the mid-40's tomorrow night. Brrrr before the Bers! Late work night tomorrow, first day of school for JP, busy morning ahead of me to get the boys out on time.

My thoughts are with all of those in the path of Hurricane Isaac, stay safe.


Good night all!

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

FINALLY!!!!! After a 3 year pay raise freeze at work I got a raise today, and a pretty darn good one too!!! More than I expected!!!! They like me they really like me!!!cheesy:dance:

 

[xmas365]

FINALLY!!!!! After a 3 year pay raise freeze at work I got a raise today, and a pretty darn good one too!!! More than I expected!!!! They like me they really like me!!!cheesy:dance:

Congratulations!!!! Well deserved!

 

[caninemom3]

FINALLY!!!!! After a 3 year pay raise freeze at work I got a raise today, and a pretty darn good one too!!! More than I expected!!!! They like me they really like me!!!cheesy:dance:

This is WONDERFUL !!!!! Woo-Hoo !!!!! I am so happy for you !!! xo:???:

 

[Christmasstar]

 

[shellie12]

On that note, I applied to be a department manager in the store, in Health & Beauty & in Crafts and Domestics! I am praying I get either one.. i'm nervous they think I'm too young, but I think if they give me a chance I will Surprise them!! c'mon wally world, have some faith in me!

Goodluck for that hope you get it

FINALLY!!!!! After a 3 year pay raise freeze at work I got a raise today, and a pretty darn good one too!!! More than I expected!!!! They like me they really like me!!!

Good for you was overdue ..

Hey everyone! I've had a busy day with the kids and am laying down for a quick now. It was a bittersweet day for EA, as it was her last day of daycare. She will now start preschool next week.

Hope she liked it.and will like pre school what about you how did you feel



Originally Posted by merrymistletoe
hey y'all! had my procedure on my leg today. doc said he doesn't think he will have to remove anymore after this. all went smoothly. should hear something back in the next week or so. hubby was checked out too & doc said he's good to go but froze a sunspot off & removed another something. anyhoo....
leg starting to throb a little now but i promise i'll be backl more tomorrow. good night y'all!

Hoping the pain has eased this morning and all is well

 

[ballcoach]

Well, the remainder of the hurricane is due to get here tomorrow evening....just in time for the football game. I hate games and rain, but the kids sure do love it. I just wish the field could be good and muddy, not everywhere else. Oh well, maybe it won't rain...I need to be more of an optimist!

I'm heading to work! Be good...and if you can't be good then be good at it (momma always says that)

 

[merrymistletoe]

Hey everyone! I've had a busy day with the kids and am laying down for a quick now. It was a bittersweet day for EA, as it was her last day of daycare. She will now start preschool next week.

I didn't get to read through all the posts, but will tomorrow. Talk to you guys then. Have a great day!


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oh sugar i remember those days.....it's always bittersweet when our kids pass another milestone. bless you & your sweet EA.

Please send up prayers for a friend of mine who lives in New Orleans---they're expecting Hurricane Isaac before long.

yes i am praying. our lilnoelelf lives there also. praying for all.

HOLY CHICKEN TENDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:???:
It is POURING down rain here.. Honestly, Our summer is over. Once the sun disappears for more then 3 days at the end of august, our town collectively knows it's time to pack in the shorts and Bikinis. In fact, Friday i'm going to look for fall stuff

Today has been a delightful day, Left work early due to me being sick as a dog, But.. also had my one year performance appraisal (month early.. dunno why they do that) & got 4/5 overall.. with a 40cent raise! I was very pleased, my Manager had nothing but good things to say...Made me feel really appreciated!! On that note, I applied to be a department manager in the store, in Health & Beauty & in Crafts and Domestics! I am praying I get either one.. i'm nervous they think I'm too young, but I think if they give me a chance I will Surprise them!! c'mon wally world, have some faith in me!

congrats on scoring so well on your performance appraisal & the raise. i'm sure they will take that into consideration w/ the new position/s. go get'em girl!

Good evening, Christmas family.

The job has been going super well !! If I just knew I was going to be able to afford working there. I see the tax man tomorrow. I am taking tomorrow off and I don't even have to ask anyone !!! I keep feeling like I need to let someone know but I keep reminding myself that as long as I meet the lines I agreed to produce (I already have for this two weeks) that nobody minds one way or the other when I work. I will still work Thursday and Friday but tomorow is a much needed day to NOT type.

Praying for all in the path of that horrible storm.......As a believer, I keep envisioning Jesus in the path of the storm calming it as He did in the boat with his disciples on the Sea of Galilee.....I always think, meteorologists say what the weather is going to do but they do NOT control it..........So I am praying for all concerned.

I am very, very tired so I guess I will get my furkids and turn in.

Made - I am so sorry about your neighbors. I will ad extra prayers for them. I wanted to tell you - AWESOME job on "What is Santa Doing in August" !!! You are always so creative....Wish I was like that !! xo

Solice - I am worried about you my dear friend. Could you see a doctor ?? It just seems you have been sick for so long......xo

CAH - I hope you are okay and Seawaters I hope your pain will become less and less xo

Christmasstar - I hope you get to rest too !! I could never take being on my feet the way you are !! and you do SUCH a FANTASTIC job ! xo

My Hermione is now 9 months old.......Where does time go......?? She is quite a girl. Wish is still doing well even though he turned 16 at the beginning of this month.

Take care, Christmas family xo (((HUGS))) to all ESPECIALLY:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Charlie, Gary, Bailey, Jerrold, Irving, Martha, Uncle Julio, Missy, Scooby, Sasha, Jacob, Cracker, Bunny B, Penny, Pocket, LuLu, Bear-Bear, Stripey, Holly, Fate Puppy (London) and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

cm3 please try not to worry so much, you may be pleasantly surprised by what your accountant tells you. keep every & all receipts too, you can use them on your accounting, the acct. will know which 1's you can use. good luck my friend!!!!!

FINALLY!!!!! After a 3 year pay raise freeze at work I got a raise today, and a pretty darn good one too!!! More than I expected!!!! They like me they really like me!!!

dude that is SOOOO awesome. i know it's a long time coming but hey..... it came huh? so well deserved. congratulations to you & cah!!!!!

 

[merrymistletoe]

good morning y'all, My MC peeps!

hope y'all feel bright eyed & bushy tailed this a.m.:give:

i'm going into work in a bit, just wanted to stop in for a few.

1 &1/2 weeks into the school year & baby girl (16, but still my baby) is sick already. this happens every year but not usually so early in. for a few days now she's been saying she didn't feel good & was cold all the time. she came home yesterday, in 90 degree heat, & put on a hoody, sweat pants, & slippers saying she was freezing. last night after i went to sleep, hubby told me, she got sick & was throwing up. i tried to get her up this morning but instead i just gave her some meds & put her back to bed. i get off @ 1 today & we may end up @ the dr.'s office.

SOLICE, i hope today finds you better....if not, like cm3 asked- is it possible for you to go to a doctor? get well my friend!

y'all have a good one!:-x

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Neighbors and fellow Christmas Appreciators.

The uphill climb has yielded the summit of the week and another visit to Carl's Place, AKA The Shispering Pines.
How nice to take a break at mid-week and visit our favorite site resort, enjoy a fired twinkie or two washed down be a glass of sweet southern iced tea all while being entertained by the funniest Camel this side of Saudi Arabia.

What else can be enjoyed by downing a tall one?
This:
Days to the Season: 76
Days to Christmas Day: 118
Scarcely over 2 1/2 weeks remain now until the 100-days-to-Christmas Milestone.
Wow-Wee-Windows, Guys!

Back to the humidity again but the temps are behaving themselves in the 80's.
(When they start frolicking in the 90's, things get ugly!)
We have 72 degrees here, currently.


OK ----- TRAVEL ALERT! ----------


The rental season is over and the Crowns are going to the coast for Labor Day to check on how our cottage fared this year.
As such, a Countdown Volunteer is needed for this Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings.
***** BEWARE! ***** This is a weighty responsibility and not to be entered into lightly!
There's no telling what might happen should there be a gap in the count.
(That hasn't happened in recent years)
Any takers? (Or have I frightened everyone off?)

May a Wonderful Wednesday be yours for the taking, my Friends.
See you at the 'Pines!

 

[caninemom3]

good morning y'all, My MC peeps!

hope y'all feel bright eyed & bushy tailed this a.m.:give:

i'm going into work in a bit, just wanted to stop in for a few.

1 &1/2 weeks into the school year & baby girl (16, but still my baby) is sick already. this happens every year but not usually so early in. for a few days now she's been saying she didn't feel good & was cold all the time. she came home yesterday, in 90 degree heat, & put on a hoody, sweat pants, & slippers saying she was freezing. last night after i went to sleep, hubby told me, she got sick & was throwing up. i tried to get her up this morning but instead i just gave her some meds & put her back to bed. i get off @ 1 today & we may end up @ the dr.'s office.

SOLICE, i hope today finds you better....if not, like cm3 asked- is it possible for you to go to a doctor? get well my friend!

y'all have a good one!:-x

Of course she is still your baby !! I was ALWAYS my mother's baby even when she passed away in her 80s.....I hope your daughter feels better.......Poor baby xoxo

 

[shellie12]

good morning y'all, My MC peeps!

hope y'all feel bright eyed & bushy tailed this a.m.:give:

i'm going into work in a bit, just wanted to stop in for a few.

1 &1/2 weeks into the school year & baby girl (16, but still my baby) is sick already. this happens every year but not usually so early in. for a few days now she's been saying she didn't feel good & was cold all the time. she came home yesterday, in 90 degree heat, & put on a hoody, sweat pants, & slippers saying she was freezing. last night after i went to sleep, hubby told me, she got sick & was throwing up. i tried to get her up this morning but instead i just gave her some meds & put her back to bed. i get off @ 1 today & we may end up @ the dr.'s office.

Sorry to hear that hopefully its nothing serious, your baby will be find hopefully in a day or so ~}

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

We're taking a long Labor Day weekend to go camping. We'll go to Dollywood & Titanic Museum too. We might go to Gatlinburg or to Sevierville too, depending on what DH wants to do.

Have fun!!!

Good Evening!
Im still sick!? I can't belive it...
Hope tomorrow will be better for me!
Im going to lay down for a bit.

Get well!!!

Thanks for praying for my neighbor everyone. I just talked to her dad and they did scope today but couldn't figure out where she was bleeding from. So they are keeping her again tonight to and will run more tests tomorrow.

Keep us posted. I will be praying!

Always so nice to see you !!! I hope you are feeling better xo

Here are Chihuahuas for my dear friend who loves them as much as me !!! xo

Love it!!! Looks like my little Meca. Thanks!!!

HOLY CHICKEN TENDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:???:
It is POURING down rain here.. Honestly, Our summer is over. Once the sun disappears for more then 3 days at the end of august, our town collectively knows it's time to pack in the shorts and Bikinis. In fact, Friday i'm going to look for fall stuff

Today has been a delightful day, Left work early due to me being sick as a dog, But.. also had my one year performance appraisal (month early.. dunno why they do that) & got 4/5 overall.. with a 40cent raise! I was very pleased, my Manager had nothing but good things to say...Made me feel really appreciated!! On that note, I applied to be a department manager in the store, in Health & Beauty & in Crafts and Domestics! I am praying I get either one.. i'm nervous they think I'm too young, but I think if they give me a chance I will Surprise them!! c'mon wally world, have some faith in me!

Holy Chicken Strips!!! :yahoo:

Congratulations, good luck to you and get well soon!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

My granddaughter is spending the night with me tonight because my daughter, son in law and grandsons are going to the Cowboys game tonight. Go Cowboys!!!

Wow! I see the weather guy, Jim Cantore, trying to stand in hurricane weather getting blown around but the camera guy is standing perfectly still! Prayers going out to everyone in the path. Prayers for your friends as well, MerryCarey!


MerryMistletoe, I hope you are doing well and your daughter gets well soon!