Christmas Countdown - 2012

made582 · Dec 31, 2012

7 hours and 45 minutes left in 2012!!!

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gabulldawg · Dec 31, 2012

Just put the Razzleberry Pie in the oven should be done in a alittle over an hour...I guess I will go through the motions tonight..we are just having a very small get together with another couple here at the house..I Just want to get through these next 2 days and I will be okay..there is a lot to look forward to this winter..It usually takes me about 1 week after New years to get back into a swing...but before then I just usually lurk around the house looking for things to do.lol oh and tomorrow is the dreaded taking down of the decorations!! We need a support group here for post Christmas trauma!!

Christmas-A-Holic · Dec 31, 2012

RachRon said:
Oh ya and lets go Patriots!!!!!! I know some here aren't Pats fans but thats ok I still like you guys!!!

My son-in-law, daughter and one of my grandsons are Patriot fans. My other grandson is a Cowboys fan like me! Now we are playing tug of war with my 3 year old granddaughter to make her become a Pats or Cowboys fan. I hope she goes for the Boys!!!

Christmas-A-Holic · Dec 31, 2012

gabulldawg said:
Happy New Year everyone!! I know it's a little early but I may not have another chance to get on here before midnight...I woke up feeling kinda sick..maybe it's just allergies...the weather is nuts as usual 70F outside...this is the last year I have to live in this tipsey turvey Ga with it's warm winters when everyone else is getting snow!!! BTW Made those pics of snow are wonderful!! Anyways have a safe night everyone!! I will try to check in here later today!

Get well!!!!

Christmas-A-Holic · Dec 31, 2012

momnan30 said:
To those of you who are fighting off various bugs...feel better soon!
To those of us who are sad as the season we love fades away...be of good cheer!
We begin again...preparing for Christmas 2013 right here on this board!
Happy New Year to all!

Well said! (((hugs))) to you!

xmas365 · Dec 31, 2012

gabulldawg said:
Just put the Razzleberry Pie in the oven should be done in a alittle over an hour...I guess I will go through the motions tonight..we are just having a very small get together with another couple here at the house..I Just want to get through these next 2 days and I will be okay..there is a lot to look forward to this winter..It usually takes me about 1 week after New years to get back into a swing...but before then I just usually lurk around the house looking for things to do.lol oh and tomorrow is the dreaded taking down of the decorations!! We need a support group here for post Christmas trauma!!

I know these few days I find tough, I am just not ready to let this season slip away yet. I just cannot take down my decorations down this early, even w/o my birthday traditions. I took them all down on January 10 last year so I know the kick in the pants to take things down will come soon. I will soon erase 98% of my Christmas DVR'd stuff, I did record 4+ hours of Christmas Music Choice for the rest of the year. I have The Real Story Of Christmas documentary I will save. We all have our ways to deal with it, and I hope you find your way through these blues 'dawg.

xmas365 · Dec 31, 2012

Here is what the house looked like all lit up December 27 during the snowstorm.

So Christmassy!

MerryCarey · Dec 31, 2012

Christmasstar said:
When growing up my parents would rent a movie projector from the library and we would watch a couple of movies on new years eve. We also played bingo, dad would buy the strangest gifts as prizes. We ate lots of croquettes, olie bollen and assorted other snacks. Lots of fun and great memories. I continued this as my kids grew up.
Your kids will remember these moments for a life time so have fun with it!

We'll rent you a movie projector! :wink:

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caninemom3 · Dec 31, 2012

xmas365 said:
Thank you all, seeing this support has brought a tear to my eye. I finally worked up the courage to go for something new, and I think it is time.

Good for you !!!!! I think it's great !!!:???:

MerryCarey · Dec 31, 2012

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Xmas365, thanks so much for the thread, Christmas Song A Day, All Year Long! It's a great song by the wonderful Perry Como to end the year with!

Everyone should take a look at the thread for a quick Christmas fix full of songs!

I think there's a section of the forum called Classics---where the "retired" Countdown threads and other "keepers" go. I think the "song a day" thread should be archived there so it'll be available to members for a long time to come, where future members can find it and enjoy it.

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caninemom3 · Dec 31, 2012

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Xmas365, thanks so much for the thread, Christmas Song A Day, All Year Long! It's a great song by the wonderful Perry Como to end the year with!

Everyone should take a look at the thread for a quick Christmas fix full of songs!

It was an amazing thread !! Xmas did SUCH a GREAT job !!! xo

gabulldawg · Dec 31, 2012

I just Checked and I only had 520 posts this year in the countdown thread.. I guess I should check the 2011 one because I know it was down this year but I did not know it was only 520! I really hope to be around more because you guys are my family too..I get support and encouragement and don't feel like a dolt for loving Christmas like I do.. maybe in 2013 we can get to 40k posts!

ETA: I had 1009 posts in 2011 so I certainly did not talk as much this year!!!

RadioJonD · Dec 31, 2012

~~~ Positive Vibe Wave !!! ~~~

Christmasstar said:
I will try to get on at work, it depends on how many customers we get. Not expecting a lot since most will be at parties, most likely will just end up with a few drunks...but they ususally over tip so that works for me! LOL

What time should I get there?

MerryCarey · Dec 31, 2012

The movie show starts soon. Hope it will pep me up---just not feeling festive today, which is unusual. I usually really look forward to our New Year's Eve here at home. I'll stop in later to read the end of this Countdown and the start of the new one. Looking forward to another great ride to Christmas with you!

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caninemom3 · Dec 31, 2012

xmas365 said:
Here is what the house looked like all lit up December 27 during the snowstorm.

So Christmassy!

So Beautiful !!! xo

xmas365 · Dec 31, 2012

gabulldawg said:
I just Checked and I only had 520 posts this year in the countdown thread.. I guess I should check the 2011 one because I know it was down this year but I did not know it was only 520! I really hope to be around more because you guys are my family too..I get support and encouragement and don't feel like a dolt for loving Christmas like I do.. maybe in 2013 we can get to 40k posts!

Don't feel like a dolt for loving Christmas, everyone has their "thing." Yours like many here is Christmas, some people I know love things like craft beer, fantasy sports, video games, baseball cards and so on. My family still thinks my love for Christmas is "odd." But they know it is what makes me, me.

caninemom3 · Dec 31, 2012

MerryCarey said:
I think there's a section of the forum called Classics---where the "retired" Countdown threads and other "keepers" go. I think the "song a day" thread should be archived there so it'll be available to members for a long time to come, where future members can find it and enjoy it.

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I agree Merry !! If there was ever a thread that should be visited even in the New Year it is Christmas Song A Day !! xo

caninemom3 · Dec 31, 2012

gabulldawg said:
I just Checked and I only had 520 posts this year in the countdown thread.. I guess I should check the 2011 one because I know it was down this year but I did not know it was only 520! I really hope to be around more because you guys are my family too..I get support and encouragement and don't feel like a dolt for loving Christmas like I do.. maybe in 2013 we can get to 40k posts!

ETA: I had 1009 posts in 2011 so I certainly did not talk as much this year!!!

How do we check the total posts ????

xmas365 · Dec 31, 2012

MerryCarey said:
I think there's a section of the forum called Classics---where the "retired" Countdown threads and other "keepers" go. I think the "song a day" thread should be archived there so it'll be available to members for a long time to come, where future members can find it and enjoy it.

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caninemom3 said:
It was an amazing thread !! Xmas did SUCH a GREAT job !!! xo

Thank you so much, I enjoyed doing it!

RadioJonD · Dec 31, 2012

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Murphman said:
For the 1st time in years I actually stuck to my new years resolution. This time last year I resolved that my wife would not pump gas anymore. About twice a week I would ask her what her tank read and if it was anywhere near a quarter, I would take it out and fill it up. Up until two weeks ago she had only filled it twice during the year and I couldn't really control that since she was out of town. She did have to fill it up recently because I was working late & couldn't get to it and she jokingly harrassed me about it for days.

I haven't come up with a new resolution yet but I will continue last years. For all of you guys out there, your wives will greatly appreciate this gesture.

What a coincidence! In 2012 I resloved to not pass...uh...never mind!

(Didn't keep it anyway!)