Christmas Countdown - 2012

[ClaireLovesChristmas]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!

:mrbones:

Hope everyones ok, doing pumpkins with my girls this morning then when shaun gets home from work later Im going to buy treats for the trick or treaters!! usuallly have them stocked up by now!!

Have a great halloween everyone!!

:boo:

 

[Cetacea]

Good morning to my favourite christmas gang!

Hope you all had a good night.

I'm so happy all of you got good through the storm!

Right now I'm sooo tired I could sleep sitting in my office chair. Well, I don't have a choice the work won't go away.

Anyway at least we have a plan for the sunday school christmas services at our church. Eventhough it means I have to learn a lot of text by heart and I have to go up on the stage. Well, I did it last year and it was okay.

I send lots of get well soon wishes and good thoughts to all of you who have bad things comming their way! Don't give up hope!

Good Evening!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!

I'm not feeling so good...
So Im going to cuddle up on the couch
with a big blanket and watch a movie...

Take care!

Lots of get well soon wishes send to you!

Good evening from Scotland! I had a field trip to Whitelee windfarm today with other environmentalists (it's time for me 'announce' that I'm studying Environmental Stewardship ^^ ). It was great experience! A way more interesting than attending a lecture. A lot of new things have been found out about wind energy and the windfarm itself. It was very nice to visit Europe's largest windfarm. :] Although I must admit we weren't very lucky with the weather. It was raining and SO windy. Although it makes sense, doesn't it? Trip to wind farm, windy weather... I suggested for the lecturer to go to solar panel park next time so we will definitely have a sunny and warm day. ^^ I uploaded some pictures to share: outside next to the one of wind turbines ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/whiteleewindfarm.png/ ) and few pictures of the visitor centre ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/1007578r.jpg/ ; http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/1007579j.jpg/ ). I'm off to bed because I'm cold, as always, and I'm pretty tired because of spending so much time walking in the fresh air today. ^^ Take care of yourself guys and nighty night!

This sounds so interesting! Looks like you have a exciting subject to study.

For those who weathered Sandy and checked-in, glad you're safe and sound! For those that haven't, I hope you pop-in soon!


It's been unseasonably cold for the past day or two and I think on Thursday (yes, November 1st) I'm just gonna cave in and start decorating for you-know-what. ;-)

Wish you lot of fun decorating your house.

My grandpa is not doing well. He wouldn't go to the hospital to get checked, even the police couldn't get him there. We were worried about internal bleeding, but we are pretty sure he'd be having some serious side effects or symptoms by now. His chest is very, very sore from the seat belt and the airbag. We have been trying to visit him constantly, but he doesn't want company. He can barely get up from his seat because it hurts his chest too much to move. He says it is just soreness and not any pain. I don't know what to do! I feel so bad that he is in pain. Especially with his age, I think it is going to take quite some time to recover. He said if he doesn't feel any better by the end of the week that he'll go to the doctor. All of this on top of the storm is really no picnic!

Oh, that doesn't sounds good. Isn't it typical for grandparents to become so stuborn? I hope your Granddad changes his mind real soon.

 

[merrymistletoe]

Good evening, Christmas family


Once again it is only 9:14 p.m. and I am exhausted. I think all of the anxiety about the storm is what got me. Now that the storm has passed I am relaxed again.....I feel so, so bad for all those who lost their loved ones and for the folks who died as a result of Sandy. I will continue to pray for the whole situation...xo

Jennifer - I am so sorry your grandpa is not feeling well. I know he can be stubborn but don't let up on him. My mother was plenty stubborn but If I felt she needed to see a doc, I kept at her until she did !! But then you know your grandpa .......You will be able to know what works xo I will keep him in my prayers xoxo

We took Hermione to the doctor today. The doc could not find what is wrong but he said the area that is swollen connects to a tooth. He did not see anything wrong with the tooth, no soreness or openings and Hermione did not react at all with examination of that tooth. I am to give her antibiotcs for a week and then see what happens.....He also put her on an anxiolytic or anti-anxiety drug. She really needs this. She is so afraid of everything...!! xo

Seawaters, Jennifer, Christmasstar, Solice, I am praying for you and yours xoxo

I switched my signature today from Halloween to Christmas !! I couldn't find a nice Thanksgiving one so ..On to Christmas !!!


Well, I am falling asleep sitting up so good night everyone. Praying for all xoxo

Big (((HUGS))) to all especially:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Mickey, 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,) Buster, Missy, Baby, Santa's Polar Bears, Sangria, and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

love your siggy. i certainly hope the meds work for Hermoine. have a good day cm3!

Well, found out today that we have to tell mom she cannot travel to the states to visit my sister in Vermont anymore. No insurance company will have her now that she had this mini stoke. She will be so sad as going there several times a year for a month at a time is something she so enjoys and looks forward too.
We are still looking into options, but it does not look good. It breaks my heart to have to tell her this. She was planning to go there for your Thanksgiving.

oh no, i'm sad to read this. i will pray for your mom. hope your day isn't too hard on you star!

I pray you are all ok.... Ihave been MIA again... my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer... life has been full off doctors and tests and more to come ;(

I hope Sandy missed you all!

i will be praying for your dad & your family. i'm like seawaters...i HATE the C word!!!!

Just in from radiation and I am TIRED!!! Stay safe, everyone and see you in the morning.

i hope you get lots of rest & feel better this morning.

hey y'all! i'm headed to the surgeon this morning to see what he wants to do about the gallstones then to work. i'll let y'all know this evening.
i am praying for everyone, it seems we all do better w/ prayers!

 

[Crown 84]

BOO!!!

Did I scare you?
No?

Well this surely will:
Days to the Season: 13 (UNDER 2 weeks away, now!)
Days to Christmas Day: 55 (Below the 8 week mark!)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!!


OK!
Is everyone ready??
<< For what, Crown? >>
Why, for Carl's super-duper, in-the-looper Halloween Spooktacular bash, that's what!

And that old camel has really gone all out.

The decor is fantastic:
Black and orange frosted fired twinkies.
"Mystery" punch.
Spiderwebs coating everything (even Carl's humps).
"Halloween" and "Halloween II" running continuously in the 'Pines' theater.
Witches, ghouls, goblins, clanking chains.....

Well, hey - suffice it to say.
You don't want to miss it!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday and a Horrific Halloween (in the nicest sense of the wish, naturally!).

 

[Christmasstar]

I pray you are all ok.... Ihave been MIA again... my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer... life has been full off doctors and tests and more to come ;(

I hope Sandy missed you all!

my prayers are with you and your dad. ((((HUGS)))))

 

[Christmasstar]

Hey gang! HOpe you are all doing good! Good to see that everyone is checking in and ok...praying for those who haven't checked in...

Long day of work today...got in around 630 am and got home around 8 pm. It's ok though...it was very productive. Hanging out with the wife watching Dancing with the Stars on DVD...my Cowboy Emmitt Smith is still in the competition....so I'm happy for another week...as long as they keep him I can keep watching...after that...I'm done....

Told my wife that we had 8 weeks to Christmas....I love it when her face just lights up...she was looking at the 25 Days to Christmas schedule last night and it was almost funny how she would get excited about certain nights...

Getting kinda excited about this weekend....going to decorate the inside of the house because in ten days........

IT'S CHRISTMAS TREE NIGHT!

I watch DWTS too, always dissappointed when the couple with the highest score is sent home rather than the one with the lowest.

Have fun with the decorating!!

 

[Meceka]

My grandpa is not doing well. He wouldn't go to the hospital to get checked, even the police couldn't get him there. We were worried about internal bleeding, but we are pretty sure he'd be having some serious side effects or symptoms by now. His chest is very, very sore from the seat belt and the airbag. We have been trying to visit him constantly, but he doesn't want company. He can barely get up from his seat because it hurts his chest too much to move. He says it is just soreness and not any pain. I don't know what to do! I feel so bad that he is in pain. Especially with his age, I think it is going to take quite some time to recover. He said if he doesn't feel any better by the end of the week that he'll go to the doctor. All of this on top of the storm is really no picnic!

I will keep praying for him, jennifer!

 

[Meceka]

Here's a description (click the link). Amazon and iTunes have the same download for only $4.95. For that price, I might just go for it!

Thank you for the link, Merry!

 

[Meceka]

Good evening, Christmas family


Once again it is only 9:14 p.m. and I am exhausted. I think all of the anxiety about the storm is what got me. Now that the storm has passed I am relaxed again.....I feel so, so bad for all those who lost their loved ones and for the folks who died as a result of Sandy. I will continue to pray for the whole situation...xo

Jennifer - I am so sorry your grandpa is not feeling well. I know he can be stubborn but don't let up on him. My mother was plenty stubborn but If I felt she needed to see a doc, I kept at her until she did !! But then you know your grandpa .......You will be able to know what works xo I will keep him in my prayers xoxo

We took Hermione to the doctor today. The doc could not find what is wrong but he said the area that is swollen connects to a tooth. He did not see anything wrong with the tooth, no soreness or openings and Hermione did not react at all with examination of that tooth. I am to give her antibiotcs for a week and then see what happens.....He also put her on an anxiolytic or anti-anxiety drug. She really needs this. She is so afraid of everything...!! xo

Seawaters, Jennifer, Christmasstar, Solice, I am praying for you and yours xoxo

I switched my signature today from Halloween to Christmas !! I couldn't find a nice Thanksgiving one so ..On to Christmas !!!


Well, I am falling asleep sitting up so good night everyone. Praying for all xoxo

Big (((HUGS))) to all especially:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Mickey, 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,) Buster, Missy, Baby, Santa's Polar Bears, Sangria, and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

I hope you got some much needed rest, CM3, and that the meds work for Hermione! {{{HUGS}}} Have a wonderful day, my friend!

 

[Meceka]

Well, found out today that we have to tell mom she cannot travel to the states to visit my sister in Vermont anymore. No insurance company will have her now that she had this mini stoke. She will be so sad as going there several times a year for a month at a time is something she so enjoys and looks forward too.
We are still looking into options, but it does not look good. It breaks my heart to have to tell her this. She was planning to go there for your Thanksgiving.

{{{HUGS}}} and prayers going out for you and your mom!

 

[Meceka]

I pray you are all ok.... Ihave been MIA again... my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer... life has been full off doctors and tests and more to come ;(

Oh, MerryNoel, I am so sorry to read this ~ my thoughts and prayers are with your dad and you. {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

just in from radiation and i am tired!!! Stay safe, everyone and see you in the morning.

{{{hugs}}}

 

[Meceka]

Hello all!

Before I get to the replies...hubs and I (and the animals) are all okay! We actually sustained little damage from the storm itself, which is surprising considering we have 5 trees in the yard and our neighbor's branch lying almost directly on top of our cable and power lines. We did lose power a total of 4 times...first time from about 5-7pm, second time from about 8-9pm, then again from 9:15-9:30pm, then last from 9:45pm until about 3pm today. It was quite rough...I have never been in a situation where I'd been without power for more than 3 hours. I have never slept with so many blankets or with so many clothes on! It was pretty fun though...I went across the street to our neighbor's house during the second power outage and we drank hurricanes (which are quite yummy!). Hubs wanted to stay behind with the animals so I didn't stay long, but it was still a bit of fun in the midst of all the craziness! We didn't have too much rain but the wind was relentless! Also, we did sustain a little bit of damage...not from the storm but because of our water heater! It must've started to leak overnight because when we woke up this morning, almost our entire basement floor was covered! Thank god for our wet/dry shop vac! We worried for a while whether or not we had hot water, but I did take a shower when the power came back on and it hasn't leaked since. This is the second time this has happened in a year so we are a bit concerned. Anyone have any water heater advice?

I'm glad to see most everyone has checked in, but I am still worried about those we haven't heard from. Continued good thoughts to all!

I'm glad you made it through the storm so well! I hope you can get your hot water heater situation fixed. Take care!

 

[Meceka]

hey y'all! i'm headed to the surgeon this morning to see what he wants to do about the gallstones then to work. i'll let y'all know this evening.
i am praying for everyone, it seems we all do better w/ prayers!

I will be praying for you today, merry ~ take care, my friend!

 

[Meceka]

Good morning, MMC!

Happy Halloween!!!

:scarykitty:

 

[Meceka]

I just got back from a quick walk through Carl's Pumpkin Wonderland. Free pumpkin spice latte at the door and then the real fun begins: a cornstalk maze, lit carved pumpkins where you least expect them to be displayed, scary music to heighten the mood. My favorite part was the giant pile of leaves you absolutely had to jump into and throw up handfuls into the air ~ it was a great way to start the day! Got to love that Camel and how much he loves the holidays!!!

 

[Ryan]

Happy Halloween!

Hello everyone. Reading the posts, looks like many are dealing with storm issues and medical issues this week. I am praying for you all and will keep it up.
I hope you all have a great Halloween. I've take today and tomorrow off of work, and we have a lot of trick-or-treating to do!

The best news, and I can believe it, is tomorrow marks three weeks until Thanksgiving!!! Crazy. Hope you all have a blessed day!

 

[Murphman]

Boy do I love Halloween! All three little ones woke up in a frenzy because they know what they are doing tonight. All of our public schools are off today for a teacher workday and many of our neighbors had their kid's friends over for sleepovers last night. We know this because we heard the parties going on in several backyards close to us.

I do feel for the teachers tomorrow having to deal with exhausted kids suffering from sugar hangovers.

 

[made582]

I pray you are all ok.... Ihave been MIA again... my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer... life has been full off doctors and tests and more to come ;(

I hope Sandy missed you all!

Praying for your dad.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

My best friend, cousin, and keyboard player, Ed, called last night to say that our band has a gig...! It's been almost a year since we've played anywhere. Everyone got so busy with real life, we didn't have time for the band. But after a year, we're all missing it. Heck, our lead guitar player lives in Birmingham and our bass player is moving to Atlanta, but they both want to play. I'm ready!

A concert for The Pines tonight!!! Rock on!!!

And socks too!!!! cheesy

Yes! Socks for sure!

Good Evening!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!

I'm not feeling so good...
So Im going to cuddle up on the couch
with a big blanket and watch a movie...

Take care!

I hope you are better this morning!

Good evening from Scotland! I had a field trip to Whitelee windfarm today with other environmentalists (it's time for me 'announce' that I'm studying Environmental Stewardship ^^ ). It was great experience! A way more interesting than attending a lecture. A lot of new things have been found out about wind energy and the windfarm itself. It was very nice to visit Europe's largest windfarm. :] Although I must admit we weren't very lucky with the weather. It was raining and SO windy. Although it makes sense, doesn't it? Trip to wind farm, windy weather... I suggested for the lecturer to go to solar panel park next time so we will definitely have a sunny and warm day. ^^ I uploaded some pictures to share: outside next to the one of wind turbines ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/whiteleewindfarm.png/ ) and few pictures of the visitor centre ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/1007578r.jpg/ ; http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/1007579j.jpg/ ). I'm off to bed because I'm cold, as always, and I'm pretty tired because of spending so much time walking in the fresh air today. ^^ Take care of yourself guys and nighty night!

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

My grandpa is not doing well. He wouldn't go to the hospital to get checked, even the police couldn't get him there. We were worried about internal bleeding, but we are pretty sure he'd be having some serious side effects or symptoms by now. His chest is very, very sore from the seat belt and the airbag. We have been trying to visit him constantly, but he doesn't want company. He can barely get up from his seat because it hurts his chest too much to move. He says it is just soreness and not any pain. I don't know what to do! I feel so bad that he is in pain. Especially with his age, I think it is going to take quite some time to recover. He said if he doesn't feel any better by the end of the week that he'll go to the doctor. All of this on top of the storm is really no picnic!

I am praying for him!

We took Hermione to the doctor today. The doc could not find what is wrong but he said the area that is swollen connects to a tooth. He did not see anything wrong with the tooth, no soreness or openings and Hermione did not react at all with examination of that tooth. I am to give her antibiotcs for a week and then see what happens.....He also put her on an anxiolytic or anti-anxiety drug. She really needs this. She is so afraid of everything...!! xo

I hope Hermoine gets well very soon!

Well, found out today that we have to tell mom she cannot travel to the states to visit my sister in Vermont anymore. No insurance company will have her now that she had this mini stoke. She will be so sad as going there several times a year for a month at a time is something she so enjoys and looks forward too.
We are still looking into options, but it does not look good. It breaks my heart to have to tell her this. She was planning to go there for your Thanksgiving.

I am so sorry to hear this. I hope something works out for her.

YOU BETTER NOT!

Okay, I will be nice and not tell! =)

I pray you are all ok.... Ihave been MIA again... my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer... life has been full off doctors and tests and more to come ;(

So very sorry, I will be praying.

Just in from radiation and I am TIRED!!! Stay safe, everyone and see you in the morning.

Rest up!!!