Christmas Countdown - 2012

[ballcoach]

Happy November 1st!!

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning.
Welcome to the Day After and the First Day Of.

By that, we mean the Day After Halloween and the First Day of November.
The month that will not only see Thanksgiving, but also the fantastic launch of Christmas Season 2012!

And that auspicious point is closer than you might think:
Days to the Season: 12 (Getting incredibly close to SINGLE DIGITS!)
Days to Christmas Day: 54 (It will be down to seven weeks before you know it!)

With time growing so short, I hope everyone on the "Special Post" list is finalizing their messages.

To recap:
1) November 08 -- Five days before the Season -- Ballcoach
2) November 09 -- Four days before the Season -- Binger
3) November 10 -- Three days before the Season -- Christmasstar
4) November 11 -- Two days before the Season -- Caninemom
5) November 12 -- One day before the Season -- Seawaters
Then! November 13 -- CHRISTMAS SEASON 2012 BEGINS -- (I'll try to have a few words to say.)

Wow! Isn't this exciting??
It truly is "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"!

Ah!
Calm weather at last.
No rain. Plenty of sun.
Still with somewhat cool temps but better than yesterday.
I show 46 degrees here at this hour.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends.
(Doesn't seem possible that tomorrow will be Weekend Eve again already!)

 

[xmastidings]

Happy November 1st everyone! Wow... Halloween was a blast! We had so many kids at the house, that we went thru 30 pounds of candy in 3 hours.

Because of Sandy, I had taken down all my Halloween decorations to keep them safe from the storm, so yesterday I left work early, drove home and spent 6 hours putting all the decorations back up again. A lot of work, but it was worth it for us just to see all the smiles, hear the laughter and see the excitement in the kids and the parents faces, it was wonderful...

Today is also my sons birthday, (he turns 20 today), I can't believe it, I still have a hard time thinking about and wondering where did all the years go??? This is my busy time of year with Halloween, and then my sons birthday, my daughters birthday and my birthday; all in November, then Thanksgiving and Christmas... Whew, by the time January rolls around, I'm ready to hibernate in front of the fireplace for the rest of the winter, lol...

We made it thru the storm ok with only losing power for about a day and a small leak at the rear of the house. Some of my neighbors weren't so lucky, they got hit pretty hard and sustained alot of water and wind damage to their homes. I hope everyone on the East Coast has made it thru the storm ok, and my prayers and thoughts are with everyone that had damage, lost power or even worse...

 

[judesmama]

I hate to say it but I really don't like Halloween. I am so glad it's over! I do not like taking the kids around in the cold and dark. We always leave a bowl out (we get no one on our street because there is one street in the neighborhood that shuts down and everyone congregates!) and some brat stole our bwol and everything. Rude! Never had an issue before! Oh well, at least it's over and we're in a fantastic month now!

 

[Solice]

Good afternoon!
It's November 1st!!!!!
And I've just finish making my collage for October
You can see it in my blog here

Are going to put away the Halloween decorations later today.
And the next decorations that is getting up is for
~C H R I S T M A S ~ Can't wait!!!

Is everyone okey? I hope so!
Have some catching up to do today.
I dont have time replying to every post, but I do read them
and I think of you all!

Sugar: I hope your girl is better today!

Thomas is coming home tonight.
Haven't seen him since Sunday, so that will be good.

Have a GREAT day!
:dance:

 

[Solice]

I hate to say it but I really don't like Halloween. I am so glad it's over! I do not like taking the kids around in the cold and dark. We always leave a bowl out (we get no one on our street because there is one street in the neighborhood that shuts down and everyone congregates!) and some brat stole our bwol and everything. Rude! Never had an issue before! Oh well, at least it's over and we're in a fantastic month now!

It was so cold and dark here too...
I hope the candy that was stolen tasted really bad for the thief!

I could never leave a bowl out here.
It would be stolen immediately!

 

[Solice]

Happy November 1st everyone! Wow... Halloween was a blast! We had so many kids at the house, that we went thru 30 pounds of candy in 3 hours.

Because of Sandy, I had taken down all my Halloween decorations to keep them safe from the storm, so yesterday I left work early, drove home and spent 6 hours putting all the decorations back up again. A lot of work, but it was worth it for us just to see all the smiles, hear the laughter and see the excitement in the kids and the parents faces, it was wonderful...

Today is also my sons birthday, (he turns 20 today), I can't believe it, I still have a hard time thinking about and wondering where did all the years go??? This is my busy time of year with Halloween, and then my sons birthday, my daughters birthday and my birthday; all in November, then Thanksgiving and Christmas... Whew, by the time January rolls around, I'm ready to hibernate in front of the fireplace for the rest of the winter, lol...

We made it thru the storm ok with only losing power for about a day and a small leak at the rear of the house. Some of my neighbors weren't so lucky, they got hit pretty hard and sustained alot of water and wind damage to their homes. I hope everyone on the East Coast has made it thru the storm ok, and my prayers and thoughts are with everyone that had damage, lost power or even worse...

30 pounds of candy? Wow... How much do you give to each kid?
Here they get one or two things...

Im so impressed that you left early for work yesterday to
spend 6 hours putting all the decorations back up again! ♥

Happy Birthday to your son!
Hope he (and your family) have a wonderful day! =]

 

[caninemom3]

Happy November 1st everyone! Wow... Halloween was a blast! We had so many kids at the house, that we went thru 30 pounds of candy in 3 hours.

Because of Sandy, I had taken down all my Halloween decorations to keep them safe from the storm, so yesterday I left work early, drove home and spent 6 hours putting all the decorations back up again. A lot of work, but it was worth it for us just to see all the smiles, hear the laughter and see the excitement in the kids and the parents faces, it was wonderful...

Today is also my sons birthday, (he turns 20 today), I can't believe it, I still have a hard time thinking about and wondering where did all the years go??? This is my busy time of year with Halloween, and then my sons birthday, my daughters birthday and my birthday; all in November, then Thanksgiving and Christmas... Whew, by the time January rolls around, I'm ready to hibernate in front of the fireplace for the rest of the winter, lol...

We made it thru the storm ok with only losing power for about a day and a small leak at the rear of the house. Some of my neighbors weren't so lucky, they got hit pretty hard and sustained alot of water and wind damage to their homes. I hope everyone on the East Coast has made it thru the storm ok, and my prayers and thoughts are with everyone that had damage, lost power or even worse...

Happy 20th Birthday To Your son !!!! xo

 

[Bradmac]

Happy November 1st everyone! Wow... Halloween was a blast! We had so many kids at the house, that we went thru 30 pounds of candy in 3 hours.

Because of Sandy, I had taken down all my Halloween decorations to keep them safe from the storm, so yesterday I left work early, drove home and spent 6 hours putting all the decorations back up again. A lot of work, but it was worth it for us just to see all the smiles, hear the laughter and see the excitement in the kids and the parents faces, it was wonderful...

Today is also my sons birthday, (he turns 20 today), I can't believe it, I still have a hard time thinking about and wondering where did all the years go??? This is my busy time of year with Halloween, and then my sons birthday, my daughters birthday and my birthday; all in November, then Thanksgiving and Christmas... Whew, by the time January rolls around, I'm ready to hibernate in front of the fireplace for the rest of the winter, lol...

We made it thru the storm ok with only losing power for about a day and a small leak at the rear of the house. Some of my neighbors weren't so lucky, they got hit pretty hard and sustained alot of water and wind damage to their homes. I hope everyone on the East Coast has made it thru the storm ok, and my prayers and thoughts are with everyone that had damage, lost power or even worse...

I'm glad you came though the storm without too much damage! :smile:

 

[Christmasstar]

Ok let's see of I did it right!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk see, I actually figured it out.. Thanks Merry!

 

[Murphman]

So my wife wakes all of us up this morning and nobody makes any effort to get ready. My oldest is lying on her floor in her pjs saying see is just too tired to go to school. My middle one comes in the room and joins her in the chant. Then my 3 year old comes in and lies down too. Then me and mommy come in and do the same thing. Yep, a true Halloween hangover was had by all.

 

[jennifer91]

Morning all!! Had a great time trick or treating last night, the rain brought us in early but we still had a fun time and I think the girls have enough treats to last them until christmas !!!!

Just catching up on housework today, got plenty of ironing to be getting on with!!

Also...................
HAPPY 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The season is almost upon us!!!

So glad that you had a good time trick or treating! Sneak a few treats in here or there! ;] Happy first day of November! Don't work too hard cleaning.

Happy November Dear Christmas Family !!! Look who is waiting to visit !!!!!!!!!!!!!

CM3, you always have the most gorgeous graphics. This gif is so pretty! Happy November to you, too! Christmas is right around the corner :]

Happy Novermber!!

Happy November!!!

hey y'all! meant to tell y'all....a Christian radio station i listen to did not want to celebrate Halloween so they decided to play Christmas music all day yesterday. it was cool!

heading off to work in a bit! i hope everyone has a great 1st day of November!!!!!!!

I wish I had that station - I was ready for carols yesterday! Don't work too hard. Happy November!!!

Happy November 1st!!

Happy November first!!!

Good Morning.
Welcome to the Day After and the First Day Of.

By that, we mean the Day After Halloween and the First Day of November.
The month that will not only see Thanksgiving, but also the fantastic launch of Christmas Season 2012!

And that auspicious point is closer than you might think:
Days to the Season: 12 (Getting incredibly close to SINGLE DIGITS!)
Days to Christmas Day: 54 (It will be down to seven weeks before you know it!)

With time growing so short, I hope everyone on the "Special Post" list is finalizing their messages.

To recap:
1) November 08 -- Five days before the Season -- Ballcoach
2) November 09 -- Four days before the Season -- Binger
3) November 10 -- Three days before the Season -- Christmasstar
4) November 11 -- Two days before the Season -- Caninemom
5) November 12 -- One day before the Season -- Seawaters
Then! November 13 -- CHRISTMAS SEASON 2012 BEGINS -- (I'll try to have a few words to say.)

Wow! Isn't this exciting??
It truly is "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"!

Ah!
Calm weather at last.
No rain. Plenty of sun.
Still with somewhat cool temps but better than yesterday.
I show 46 degrees here at this hour.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends.
(Doesn't seem possible that tomorrow will be Weekend Eve again already!)

I am so unbelievably excited as to how close we are to the season. As always, thank you for your daily posts, Crown! Waking up to them always starts my morning off on the right note. Happy November first!

Happy November 1st everyone! Wow... Halloween was a blast! We had so many kids at the house, that we went thru 30 pounds of candy in 3 hours.

Because of Sandy, I had taken down all my Halloween decorations to keep them safe from the storm, so yesterday I left work early, drove home and spent 6 hours putting all the decorations back up again. A lot of work, but it was worth it for us just to see all the smiles, hear the laughter and see the excitement in the kids and the parents faces, it was wonderful...

Today is also my sons birthday, (he turns 20 today), I can't believe it, I still have a hard time thinking about and wondering where did all the years go??? This is my busy time of year with Halloween, and then my sons birthday, my daughters birthday and my birthday; all in November, then Thanksgiving and Christmas... Whew, by the time January rolls around, I'm ready to hibernate in front of the fireplace for the rest of the winter, lol...

We made it thru the storm ok with only losing power for about a day and a small leak at the rear of the house. Some of my neighbors weren't so lucky, they got hit pretty hard and sustained alot of water and wind damage to their homes. I hope everyone on the East Coast has made it thru the storm ok, and my prayers and thoughts are with everyone that had damage, lost power or even worse...

Happy November first!! Wow, you did go through a lot of candy. Our trick-or-treat was postponed until this weekend because of the storm. Happy birthday to your son! It's certainly a busy time of the year for you - but all in good fun. I love the holidays! I am glad that you only lost power for a short amount of time, that is very lucky. I feel awful for your neighbors - I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

I hate to say it but I really don't like Halloween. I am so glad it's over! I do not like taking the kids around in the cold and dark. We always leave a bowl out (we get no one on our street because there is one street in the neighborhood that shuts down and everyone congregates!) and some brat stole our bwol and everything. Rude! Never had an issue before! Oh well, at least it's over and we're in a fantastic month now!

I only really like Halloween because it means November first is the next day, LOL. Christmas has always been my favorite and the other holidays don't even come close. Wow. Some kids these days really have no manners. That's why I'd be afraid to leave a bowl out. We get hundreds of kids and I can see someone stealing the bowl or taking all of the candy in one swoop. Happy November first!

Good afternoon!
It's November 1st!!!!!
And I've just finish making my collage for October
You can see it in my blog here

Are going to put away the Halloween decorations later today.
And the next decorations that is getting up is for
~C H R I S T M A S ~ Can't wait!!!

Is everyone okey? I hope so!
Have some catching up to do today.
I dont have time replying to every post, but I do read them
and I think of you all!

Sugar: I hope your girl is better today!

Thomas is coming home tonight.
Haven't seen him since Sunday, so that will be good.

Have a GREAT day!

Happy November first, Solice!! Making a collage sounds like a wonderful idea. We need to get our Halloween decorations put away, too. My dad will get to them today I'm sure. I am okay - how are you? Good to hear from you!!

 

[brent]

Good Morning.
Welcome to the Day After and the First Day Of.

By that, we mean the Day After Halloween and the First Day of November.
The month that will not only see Thanksgiving, but also the fantastic launch of Christmas Season 2012!

And that auspicious point is closer than you might think:
Days to the Season: 12 (Getting incredibly close to SINGLE DIGITS!)
Days to Christmas Day: 54 (It will be down to seven weeks before you know it!)

With time growing so short, I hope everyone on the "Special Post" list is finalizing their messages.

To recap:
1) November 08 -- Five days before the Season -- Ballcoach
2) November 09 -- Four days before the Season -- Binger
3) November 10 -- Three days before the Season -- Christmasstar
4) November 11 -- Two days before the Season -- Caninemom
5) November 12 -- One day before the Season -- Seawaters
Then! November 13 -- CHRISTMAS SEASON 2012 BEGINS -- (I'll try to have a few words to say.)

Wow! Isn't this exciting??
It truly is "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"!

Ah!
Calm weather at last.
No rain. Plenty of sun.
Still with somewhat cool temps but better than yesterday.
I show 46 degrees here at this hour.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends.
(Doesn't seem possible that tomorrow will be Weekend Eve again already!)

Hooray! We have finally made it to November! The year has flown by, but I could not be more excited for this month. So much to do. So many events. So much planning!

 

[brent]

Good morning everyone!

I trust that you all had a wonderful Halloween. I saw nothing but good things from my friends in Ottawa and back in Sault Ste. Marie on my facebook wall. Lots of my friends are starting to come to grips with the fact that we are indeed "getting old(er)." And, I say that in the form of assuming responsibilities. Since I'm 27, a lot of my friends range from about 24 to 32. Yes, adulthood is upon a lot of us.

Kim and I had a nice quiet night. She is still being bothered by her back, so we just laid on the couch all night and watched a two hour special of X-Factor. I don't normally watch karaoke shows, but I can be entertained by them once in a while. The good news is that she is feeling a little better today. Still not good enough to go to work. Maybe tomorrow.

As I posted in the Christmas Commercials 2012 thread, I saw my first Christmas commercial last night. It was for Petsmart! It promoted their "Holiday" sale this weekend. Christmas was everywhere in the commercial. I was excited! Now that Halloween is over, I'm sure we'll all be flooded and excited by the Christmas commercials appearing on our screen throughout the next two months. Indeed, the Season is nearly upon us!

Speaking of signs of the Season... The Christmas Blossoms thread is getting a little lonely. We're slightly behind last year's record breaking pace. I urge everyone to start photographing and sharing the magical sights that have already surrounded you as we head into the Christmas Season!

One more day of work and then it will be Friday. The final day of the work week. I'm excited, but I have my last two days of my contract to finish next week and then I don't really know where I will be working following the 6th. I have heard some rumblings, but I just hope they come into fruition.

Have a great Thursday, everyone! There is only one month left until the calendar turns to the most magical month of the year. A month of celebration, family, friends, and unlimited good times.

 

[xmastidings]

30 pounds of candy? Wow... How much do you give to each kid? We usually give each kid 3 or 4 pieces of candy. We have the candy in this huge plastic witches cauldren and sit out on the front porch to hand it out. It's mostly chocolate like snickers, almond Joy's, Twix, M&M's, etc... Once in awhile, we catch a few of the kids coming back in a different costume to get a second helping; lol, kids...
Here they get one or two things...

Im so impressed that you left early for work yesterday to
spend 6 hours putting all the decorations back up again! ♥ Thank you. Yes, We really do get a big kick out of having fun on Halloween, we decorate the house on both the outside and inside, we have lights, candles, fog machines, animated bats flying around, spooky sounds, strobes, etc... We try to make it fun, with a little bit of everything, but not scary as to frighten the little ones...

Happy Birthday to your son!
Hope he (and your family) have a wonderful day! =]

Thank you so much; hope you do as well!

 

[Murphman]

Good morning everyone!


As I posted in the Christmas Commercials 2012 thread, I saw my first Christmas commercial last night. It was for Petsmart! It promoted their "Holiday" sale this weekend. Christmas was everywhere in the commercial. I was excited! Now that Halloween is over, I'm sure we'll all be flooded and excited by the Christmas commercials appearing on our screen throughout the next two months. Indeed, the Season is nearly upon us!

That reminds me, I need to get back to work on the Youtube Christmas Commercials thread since the season is approaching.

 

[redkaga]

Happy November 1! What a dreary Beggars' Night in central Ohio. The kids only made it down one street before deciding they were too wet and cold. But tonight the first Christmas tree goes up at my parents' house. The kids are excited to help Grandma begin her 6 weeks of constant decorating.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Not a whole lot is new here. Kim somehow threw out her back yesterday.

I feel her pain. Ouch! I have been down with my back a few times. I hope she gets well soon!

Happy Halloween in the morning from northern California. We woke up to a little bit of fog!!! It is CHILLY outside, so, unlike Made, we turned on the heat just to take the chill off. I have an appointment for a blood test this morning so the radiologist can maybe prescribe something to induce energy. I can't have the infusions I sometimes get because they have anitoxidants in them and that is a no-no with radiation. I really enjoyed all the Halloween pics and siggies. So, well, Halloweeny! TTYL

I hope you feel better real soon!!!

I watched a couple "kid" Christmas specials on Netflix last night while walking on the treadmill. Made the time go really fast!

I have been watching a lot of kids Christmas and Halloween shows on Netflix lately. They have a good variety of them!

Hi everyone!!! I know, I know, but I've had no power, no where to connect to let you all know how things where going. I just went back to work today, I am at the Starbucks by my house now, they have power!!! It is crazy, I just hope everyone else who was touched by this is OK.

Still no power at home, work is up but I haven't even time to each my salad, but our email & phones are still down at work. We are using walkie talkies to communicate!!!

Sooo happy to hear that you are safe!!!!! We were worried about you!

I can't wait until November first to listen to Christmas carols. I am officially starting now. It's November first somewhere, right?!

Yay!!! It's November officially now! =)

never understood why anyone would want to throw out a perfectly good back!? LOL, hope she feels better soon.

Good point!!! Ha ha!!!!

I love Halloween...but I think because it ushers in the best time of year....

See yall in a couple of hours...

Exactly how I feel!!!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Well - I don't think it's a come as you are party - back to the costume closet, Mr. O'Malley.

I am so happy to see you and my favorite picture of O'Malley! (Actually I have a few favorite pictures of the little guy!)

Well my niece's went to 3 house's before they came home. They were afraid that people would have dogs that would bite them. I don't know why they suddenly developed a fear of dogs but my sister needs to get them over it. I mean my BIL's mom has had a dog all of their lives so it's not like they haven't grew up around one.

Aww... Sorry to hear! I hope they get over their fear soon. Dogs can be the best companions!

Okay, here's the info---send your leftover Halloween candy to Soldiers' Angels. Here's the link:

http://soldiersangels.org/index.php...l,0&cntnt01articleid=1184&cntnt01returnid=120

They forward it to armed forces members overseas.

What a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!

Hermione is doing well. She got her first dose of antbiotics and second dose of anti-anxiety medication. It has already helped her a LOT. Poor sweet girl, she has always been very anxious !! Dont let anyone tell you Bloodhounds are LAID BACK because It Aint so !!! While Hermione is not a purebred She is more like her father who is a Bloodhound than her mother who is a Golden Retriever. Very, very sweet personality but H-Y-P-E-R !!!!! I love her just the same.......xo

I hope she does well with the medication!

24 hours and 40 minutes until Christmas music on Music Choice!!!!

I am getting excited about this!!!

Morning all!! Had a great time trick or treating last night, the rain brought us in early but we still had a fun time and I think the girls have enough treats to last them until christmas !!!!

Just catching up on housework today, got plenty of ironing to be getting on with!!

Also...................
HAPPY 1ST DAY OF NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The season is almost upon us!!!

Good to see you and glad you had fun Trick-or-Treating!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good Morning.
Welcome to the Day After and the First Day Of.

By that, we mean the Day After Halloween and the First Day of November.
The month that will not only see Thanksgiving, but also the fantastic launch of Christmas Season 2012!

And that auspicious point is closer than you might think:
Days to the Season: 12 (Getting incredibly close to SINGLE DIGITS!)
Days to Christmas Day: 54 (It will be down to seven weeks before you know it!)

With time growing so short, I hope everyone on the "Special Post" list is finalizing their messages.

To recap:
1) November 08 -- Five days before the Season -- Ballcoach
2) November 09 -- Four days before the Season -- Binger
3) November 10 -- Three days before the Season -- Christmasstar
4) November 11 -- Two days before the Season -- Caninemom
5) November 12 -- One day before the Season -- Seawaters
Then! November 13 -- CHRISTMAS SEASON 2012 BEGINS -- (I'll try to have a few words to say.)

Wow! Isn't this exciting??
It truly is "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"!

Ah!
Calm weather at last.
No rain. Plenty of sun.
Still with somewhat cool temps but better than yesterday.
I show 46 degrees here at this hour.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends.
(Doesn't seem possible that tomorrow will be Weekend Eve again already!)

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance:

Today is also my sons birthday, (he turns 20 today), I can't believe it, I still have a hard time thinking about and wondering where did all the years go??? This is my busy time of year with Halloween, and then my sons birthday, my daughters birthday and my birthday; all in November, then Thanksgiving and Christmas... Whew, by the time January rolls around, I'm ready to hibernate in front of the fireplace for the rest of the winter, lol...

We made it thru the storm ok with only losing power for about a day and a small leak at the rear of the house. Some of my neighbors weren't so lucky, they got hit pretty hard and sustained alot of water and wind damage to their homes. I hope everyone on the East Coast has made it thru the storm ok, and my prayers and thoughts are with everyone that had damage, lost power or even worse...

Glad you are safe from the storm!
Happy Birthday to your son!!! :}

I hate to say it but I really don't like Halloween. I am so glad it's over! I do not like taking the kids around in the cold and dark. We always leave a bowl out (we get no one on our street because there is one street in the neighborhood that shuts down and everyone congregates!) and some brat stole our bwol and everything. Rude! Never had an issue before! Oh well, at least it's over and we're in a fantastic month now!

That is why I won't leave candy out. Seems to always happen with someone stealing it all. =(

So my wife wakes all of us up this morning and nobody makes any effort to get ready. My oldest is lying on her floor in her pjs saying see is just too tired to go to school. My middle one comes in the room and joins her in the chant. Then my 3 year old comes in and lies down too. Then me and mommy come in and do the same thing. Yep, a true Halloween hangover was had by all.

I know that feeling all too well! I think I have one of those hangovers myself! =)