Christmas Countdown - 2012

[caninemom3]

I got sick yesterday at work after lunch and had to go home. I'm still feeling awful so I'm staying home today. I hate to call in sick but at the same time, being immunosuppressed makes me vulnerable to illness.

I hope you feel better, Kimothy !! I know what you mean - I am also immunosuppressed due to medications and illness seems much worse.

 

[Kimothy]

Hi All!

I'm gaining an appetite again (yay!!) and listened to Christmas music off and on to get me in a better mood.


I'm starting to debate if I want to do the Christmas card exchange again (leaning towards a yes since I've already started buying cards....I just need to go to Office Depot or Staples so that I can make address labels) and do the Christmas ornament exchange this year (first-timer). Decisions, decisions!

 

[caninemom3]

So so so sick.

Hope you all have a good day.

(((((Jennifer)))) Feel better xoxoo

 

[caninemom3]

Good Pinesday morning everyone!
Carl has outdone himself with decorations! Wreaths, turkeys, leaves, pumpkins and more! On the big screen he has some Halloween movies playing too. Wow! Oh yes I had one heck of a weekend. Listen to this. Saturday we went down to Windsor. Sunday we drove to Kingsville for my nieces baptism. Well. The van started shaking and sounded like a jackhammer on the right hand side. We had to call in work for monday because we needed to get the van fixed before we went back to London. So I drove my Dads girlfriends car. On the way over to my sisters I ran over and parked on a bee nest. Yes. I did that. After coming out of my sisters house to go home there were a lot of bees around and on the car. I had to do a mad dash in the other door. Then the next day my brother in laws father fixed the van for FREE, yes free. I wanted to give him money but he said Carma. So I will send him a nice gift card. Both struts went and broke in a way he has never seen. Oh and Thursday I got rear ended, so he fixed that too. And when we came home our cat Boots had pooped on the bed. Nice topper to the weekend eh? haha. She is old and gets upset when we leave. But I better get back to work! lol. Dont worry, my week has been better! yay!

Oh My !!! What an experience !!! I am so glad those bees didn't get you !!! xo

 

[caninemom3]

Good Pines Day morning,

You all know where I am going and that I don't want to go there, so I won't talk about that. cheesy
Another rainy day here, just vegging out at the moment. Looking forward to this weekend, I actually have Saturday off. The wife and I are going to Six Flags Fright Fest Saturday Night, the kids will be with the in-laws so it is a date night.

Music Choice will be playing Christmas music in less than a month now, I cannot wait. They switch to Halloween music this upcoming Monday.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

I know !!!!!!!!!!! I am so EXCITED too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[caninemom3]

Good morning all hope you have a good one. It was foggy here this morning very damp, I took Snickers for a walk and the fur around her ears curled!!! Tee Hee

Awwww... So nice to see you and glad Snickers is doing well !! xo

 

[caninemom3]

ohh, that would be a fun cake to do!

I know !! but I would not be able to eat it !! I mean can you imagine me cutting into a polar bear even a cake one ?????

 

[caninemom3]

Good Morning, MMC!!

Happy Pines Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to a night hanging out w/ my Christmas friends =]

I'm dropping my sister off at the airport today. I always get a little sad. BUT...I will be living close to her again, soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

How are you guys today?

Sending lots of big hugs. Thinking of you all!

Blessings!

:scarykitty:umpkin::boo:

Awwww.....Always nice to hear from you !!!!!! xoxo

 

[MerryCarey]

I had a huge coughing fit earlier, pretty much like every day since last Monday! They are horrible! We don't have any kind of cough suppressant in the house, but it also seems the problem is that nothing will come UP with my cough. So now I ask all of you...should I get something that will produce something coming up with the cough, or a suppressant? We are going grocery shopping tonight so any kind of advice would be very valuable! I can't keep this up much longer. =(

I'm probably catching up with this too late ... but here goes anyway. If your supermarket has a pharmacy, ask the pharmacist what OTC cough medicine he/she would recommend, and describe the kind of coughing you've been doing. From experience, I can also recommend hot tea (or even hot water) with honey and lemon juice, several times a day. It's very soothing and helps with the coughing for a while. And keep well hydrated. Drink a lot of water throughout the day.

If the cough is "left over" from a cold, sometimes the congestion is mostly gone, but the air passages are irritated from the coughing, and it's a vicious circle: the more you cough, the more irritation, and the more coughing. In that case, a suppressant might be best. (Just been there in recent weeks!)

 

[jennifer91]

This is so not my day!!!! I took 2 Tylenol two hours ago and my temperature right now is 99.6. I don't know how I am going to go to school tomorrow. I missed class yesterday and today, I really can't afford to miss any more than that in one week. I have a quiz on Friday too. Ugh!!!

Enough complaining from me - time to catch up!

 

[jennifer91]

I got sick yesterday at work after lunch and had to go home. I'm still feeling awful so I'm staying home today. I hate to call in sick but at the same time, being immunosuppressed makes me vulnerable to illness.

Kimothy, I am very sorry to hear that you are sick. You are in my prayers and I hope you feel better quickly. Someone in my family is also immunosuppressed and I know what you have to deal with. Keep us updated on how you are feeling!

Did you send this warmer weather, Made? I will accept it because I see chilly temps are coming after Saturday... woo hoo! Now I feel the need to make sure everything is weatherproofed in this old house. Gotta get some new weatherstripping for the back door and go to town with the spray foam again (my fave activity, ha!) Gotta love an old house!! I can't wait to break out my sweaterS!

I think Made sent all of the warm weather here, too! The temperatures are in the 70s today which is warm for this time of year in PA. I love sweaters too! Enjoy the cooler weather this weekend!

Crazy Texas weather here, it will be in the 90's tomorrow and drop down in the 40's by Sunday morning. The whole weekend will be chilly!

Sheesh! That is really is crazy weather. Make sure you take lots of vitamins because when the weather changes like that, everyone tends to get sick!

Get well, Jennifer!

Thank you so much, CAH!

Good Pinesday morning everyone!
Carl has outdone himself with decorations! Wreaths, turkeys, leaves, pumpkins and more! On the big screen he has some Halloween movies playing too. Wow! Oh yes I had one heck of a weekend. Listen to this. Saturday we went down to Windsor. Sunday we drove to Kingsville for my nieces baptism. Well. The van started shaking and sounded like a jackhammer on the right hand side. We had to call in work for monday because we needed to get the van fixed before we went back to London. So I drove my Dads girlfriends car. On the way over to my sisters I ran over and parked on a bee nest. Yes. I did that. After coming out of my sisters house to go home there were a lot of bees around and on the car. I had to do a mad dash in the other door. Then the next day my brother in laws father fixed the van for FREE, yes free. I wanted to give him money but he said Carma. So I will send him a nice gift card. Both struts went and broke in a way he has never seen. Oh and Thursday I got rear ended, so he fixed that too. And when we came home our cat Boots had pooped on the bed. Nice topper to the weekend eh? haha. She is old and gets upset when we leave. But I better get back to work! lol. Dont worry, my week has been better! yay!

It sounds like Carl has done a lot of hard work! Oh my goodness! I cannot believe that about the bees nest. I am so glad that you didn't get stung or swarmed by them! How nice for your BIL's father to fix the van for you for free. He should definitely be getting some good karma for his kindness. That is also very nice of you to send him a gift card in return. Shows how nice people can truly be! I am sorry but your story about Boots made me LOL! Hopefully this weekend is awesome and I am glad to hear your week is better!

Kimothy & Jennifer- I hope you feel better soon!!

Thank you so much, Made!

Good Morning MMC!!!!! It's going to be a warmer day here in central Indy with a high of 70 today and tomorrow it's going to be 80. Then this weekend we drop down to high's in the low 50's. Crazy. Last year it was like 85 for our fall festival and we were all looking for ice cream and cold water. This year we are all going to be searching for hot chocolate and hand warmers. I don't have much going on today. My aunt is babysitting my sister and niece's. So I think I'm going to do some baking. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It sounds like a wonderful day there! But sheesh - the weekend sounds a little strange. Seems like everyone's temperatures are turning into a roller coaster. Hot chocolate is one of my favorites! Let us know what you baked, I love to bake but I am awful at it except during the holidays!

Hope you feel better.

Thank you so much, Xmas!

Good Pines Day morning,

You all know where I am going and that I don't want to go there, so I won't talk about that.
Another rainy day here, just vegging out at the moment. Looking forward to this weekend, I actually have Saturday off. The wife and I are going to Six Flags Fright Fest Saturday Night, the kids will be with the in-laws so it is a date night.

Music Choice will be playing Christmas music in less than a month now, I cannot wait. They switch to Halloween music this upcoming Monday.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

Vegging out is the way to go! I am tired of the rain, so I am glad we had a sunny day here. That sounds like such a great date night! I love doing things like that. We have a fright night at our theme park around here. Switching to Halloween music means the Christmas music is right around the corner! I hope you had a good day!

Good morning all hope you have a good one. It was foggy here this morning very damp, I took Snickers for a walk and the fur around her ears curled!!! Tee Hee

We had a foggy morning here yesterday. Awww, Snickers sounds adorable. At least you got a morning walk in!

It's only 11 and I've already napped twice and I'm bored. Sigh....

I hope you're feeling better, Kimothy! I know the feeling. I am drained and it is only 7 PM!

Feel better soon, Jennifer! I am on day 10 of what is probably viral bronchitis and I still feel like I am coughing up a lung daily. **hugs** to you!

Thank you so much!! I am so sorry to hear that you are still sick. I hope that is not what I am coming down with. Drink plenty of fluids and get lots of rest. Hugs right back at you!

Oh, poor dear. Take care!

Thank you so much, Seawaters! You are so sweet!

Hope you feel better soon, Jennifer!! =)

Thank you so much, Snowflake!! I am trying my best to feel better.

Good Morning, MMC!!

Happy Pines Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to a night hanging out w/ my Christmas friends =]

I'm dropping my sister off at the airport today. I always get a little sad. BUT...I will be living close to her again, soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

How are you guys today?

Sending lots of big hugs. Thinking of you all!

Blessings!

Happy Pines Day to you too, Snowflake! Aw, I am sorry that you have to drop your sister off. At least you will be near her soon enough! I am looking forward to having a night with everyone here, too. I hope she has a safe flight and that you are having a good day!

I hope you both feel better soon!!!

Thank you so much, Solice!!

Good morning, Christmas friends. It is going to be another hot one here in northern California. I think fall is out there somewhere!! Maybe it will soon make an appearance! Since I am off this week, I am trying to use my time wisely to get way, way, way ahead on lesson plans and copies. I have finished lesson plans through February 15 and plan to complete the daily agendas through that day. I only have six more weeks of agendas to do. Then I will go over tomy classroom and make the copies. I can't do any more because I don't have enough room to put the copies! So, soon I will be able to relax and enjoy Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chirstmas, and Valentine's Day without worrying about "working." Haha! Guess what I had for breakfast? A sandwich made from a homegrown tomato from the garden of a friend. It was heaven! TTYL

I wish you would get a little bit of fall weather! Everyone needs a break from the hot! That is such a smart idea to get ahead with your lesson plans. That will be me during Thanksgiving break - I will get ahead with all of my work. You are moving like a pro, February 15th already!? You are so amazing with your work ethic! Enjoying the holidays sounds like the best part of all. That sandwich sounds amazing, I love tomatoes. Have a great day!

Happy 'Pines Day everyone!

Carl sure has this place decorated beautifully for the new month. No humps about it! Halloween has taken over, but, it can't last forever. Soon enough red and green will engulf the black and orange we're accustomed to at this time of year. But, I must say the orange and black always looks magnificent with the fall foliage.

The weather is decent in Ottawa. Temperatures are currently 17c (63f) and we could reach the mid 20s (70s) this afternoon. Not bad for October! The only downfall is that rain is in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow, which of course will be followed by temperatures dipping into the lower 50s and even upper 40s as a high.

I may have done something I shouldn't have today. My team is heading to Boston this weekend for Regionals. I cannot attend as I am still recovering from my knee injury. I had hoped to be healed by this time, but it just isn't happening. Anyway, we were also invited for the Division II championships in Sarasota, Florida about a month ago. The tournament is about 15 minutes from the USA championships that will be happening at the same time (October 24-28th). Since I have played in a couple weeks, I feel that I owe it to my team to be ready for the next tournament. We will be missing a bunch of our players because they cannot make it down due to school/work/family, etc. But, I think it's necessary for me to go... even if I'm not financially stable. Plus, I've never been Florida! Anyway, I found a round trip flight for $330 Canadian and I'm all prepared to fly down in three weeks. It should be real exciting... a beach house, on the Gulf of Mexico... As long as there are no hurricanes, it should be beautiful! I just thought I should share that with you all.

Well, I should be getting back to work. There's a bit to do here and it's my mail day. I should get on this! Have a great Wednesday, everyone! We're sneaking up on that 40 day to the Christmas Season mark. It's so close!

As much as I love the black and orange for now, I love the red and green much more. I would take that any day! The temperatures there sound pretty comfy for October! I hope that you enjoy yourself and be careful! Everyone needs a little fun here and there - Florida will be excellent! Don't work too hard, have a good day!

Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Well, as nice and cool as the weather was yesterday, today we are up to 76 degrees, and it's so humid it feels like you're walking through water. There was such heavy fog in our area this morning that our patients were actually running late because they couldn't see to drive in it. It seems to have cleared off for now, and hopefully it will rain in a little while and then cool off again.

The temperature sounds nice, but the humidity - not so much. I do not like humid weather!! Hope you have a good day!

Wednesday hello, on a gray, foggy, wet, chilly, dreary day ... but that's just outdoors. Monday (Columbus Day) wasn't scheduled as a holiday at my office, but they're going to close anyway ... Yay!

Did you take the gelcaps, or the liquid? The liquid version is 10% alcohol and always helps me to sleep!

Feed that cold! Appetite is a good sign.

Yuck, a dreary day does not sound nice. But if you're inside, you don't have to deal with that. Yay for not having to work on Monday! Do you have any plans or are you going to relax? I took the liquid version - those gelcaps are so big! I have trouble taking big pills. I think I ate too much because now it is all bothering me. Thanks for your advice!!

(((((HUGS)))))

hope you both feel better soon

Thank you so much, Christmasstar!!

Thanksgiving weekend coming up in Canada.

We are getting together on Monday at my brothers place. I get to make the turkey this year.

Woo hoo!!! That sounds like so much fun! Can I come for dinner? I will help you carve!

Some turkey and dressing sounds really good right now.

I agree, Murphman! That sounds delicious.

jennifer i hope you feel better quick, fast, & in a hurry!!!

hey y'all! very hot & sticky here. i put a lasagna in the oven (not homemade). that's as good as its gonna get for now.

took daughter to the dentist AGAIN today for the 3rd time w/ the same tooth! i'm really not happy w/ this dentist. we just started going there because hubby's insurance changed. i'm gonna search for another tonight. the fillings she had done are extremely sensitive & she has pain w/ hot or cold.

son & daughter have to go to the dermatologist in the a.m. i'll be driving them.

hope y'all have a nice evening!!!!

Thank you so much!! Lasagna is delicious whether it is store-bought or homemade. Yum! Aw, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's dentist. I personally hate going there. I hope you find someone better, it wouldn't hurt to look around and see who else covers you. I hope she has some relief with her tooth, I will pray for her. I also hope the dermatologist appointment goes well tomorrow. Drive safe and have a good night!

That sounds awful, Jennifer! I hope you start feeling better soon!!!

Hello all!! It's been a pretty dreary day here but I have been trying to keep positive!

I had a huge coughing fit earlier, pretty much like every day since last Monday! They are horrible! We don't have any kind of cough suppressant in the house, but it also seems the problem is that nothing will come UP with my cough. So now I ask all of you...should I get something that will produce something coming up with the cough, or a suppressant? We are going grocery shopping tonight so any kind of advice would be very valuable! I can't keep this up much longer. =(

I also got a lot of tv off the DVR from the last few weeks that hubs (ah! I love saying that!) won't watch. I watched Fashion Police, Chopped, and Bridezillas. We still have Tosh.0, Project Runway (yes, he actually watches that with me!), and How the States Were Shaped to watch, plus a few specials I recorded on 9/11. Dunno if we'll get to that today but hopefully by the end of the week!

In addition, I have also worked on some thank you cards for my shower (ugh, I kinda got bad with the thank you notes...) and organizing some leftover stuff from the wedding. My cat Sangria still won't leave our ribbon wands alone...although watching her with them is super cute and she isn't technically *ruining* them, lol.

Tonight will consist of walking the dog with hubs since he just got off work about 2 minutes ago and going grocery shopping. I'm not sure if I'll watch the presidential debates tonight as I'm already pretty sure of who I'm going to vote for, so maybe we'll work on continuing to clear out the DVR. =) Hope everyone has a great time and I'll see y'all at the Pines! Perhaps I will wear my wedding dress to show it off a little! (They say you only wear it once - well NOT ME! lol)

Thank you so much!! I use Delsym when I have a cough and it absolutely works like a charm. It doesn't taste bad at all either - I am a weirdo and quite enjoy the taste. Woo hoo for Project Runway and Chopped - love those shows! Chopped is so interesting. My dad likes Project Runway too, LOL. I hope you are feeling better tonight. I am sure of who I am voting for too, but I might turn on a few minutes of the debate. Honestly, I am not huge with politics. Do wear your dress!!

Hi All!

I'm gaining an appetite again (yay!!) and listened to Christmas music off and on to get me in a better mood.


I'm starting to debate if I want to do the Christmas card exchange again (leaning towards a yes since I've already started buying cards....I just need to go to Office Depot or Staples so that I can make address labels) and do the Christmas ornament exchange this year (first-timer). Decisions, decisions!

Woo hoo!!! I am glad that you are getting your appetite back. I hope this means you're getting better. Christmas music is always a good pick-me-up.

(((((Jennifer)))) Feel better xoxoo

Thank you so much, CM3!!!

 

[Meceka]

I got sick yesterday at work after lunch and had to go home. I'm still feeling awful so I'm staying home today. I hate to call in sick but at the same time, being immunosuppressed makes me vulnerable to illness.

I hope you are better soon!

 

[Meceka]

So so so sick.

Hope you all have a good day.

I hope you are better soon!

 

[Meceka]

it is raining here today and chilly...even though the weather man said it would be nice and warm today.

It was the same here.

 

[Meceka]

Good Morning, MMC!!

Happy Pines Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to a night hanging out w/ my Christmas friends =]

I'm dropping my sister off at the airport today. I always get a little sad. BUT...I will be living close to her again, soon!!!!!!!!!!!!

How are you guys today?

Sending lots of big hugs. Thinking of you all!

Blessings!

:scarykitty:umpkin::boo:

Blessings to you, too!

 

[Meceka]

Good evening, MMC!

I have to start work soon, but wanted to wish all of you a Happy Pinesday first.

MERRY dreams!

:merry:

 

[sugar142286]

Good evening, MMC! Tomorrow is day off, so I will get caught up on some posts. Hope all is well. Life has been very busy here on my end. Happy Pines Day! Miss you all!


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[snowflake22]

Awwww.....Always nice to hear from you !!!!!! xoxo

Thanks, CM3!! I have missed you! How are things? xo

This is so not my day!!!! I took 2 Tylenol two hours ago and my temperature right now is 99.6. I don't know how I am going to go to school tomorrow. I missed class yesterday and today, I really can't afford to miss any more than that in one week. I have a quiz on Friday too. Ugh!!!

Enough complaining from me - time to catch up!

Sending positive, healing thoughts & wishes your way!! xo

:notice:

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening, MMC! Tomorrow is day off, so I will get caught up on some posts. Hope all is well. Life has been very busy here on my end. Happy Pines Day! Miss you all!


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Life has been busy for me, too. It's hard to stay caught up, lol.
Happy Pines Day, sugar!! Miss you, too. =]

:sparkle:

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening, MMC!

I have to start work soon, but wanted to wish all of you a Happy Pinesday first.

MERRY dreams!

:merry:

Hey Meceka! How are you?
Hope work goes well. Have a great evening, friend. xo