Christmas Countdown - 2013

Seawaters · Jan 15, 2013

You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers, Jennifer!

jennifer91 said:
Well, I need to go to the doctor for two things now. They were able to squeeze me in this afternoon. Luckily they said that they are advising flu patients over the phone and are not allowing them into the office. Hopefully I get some good news, keep me in your thoughts! I have to finish getting ready and get out of here soon.

Seawaters · Jan 15, 2013

But what memories they were, right, Xmas? I like how you worded that.

xmas365 said:
Tree is down, nothing left but the memories. :sad:

Seawaters · Jan 15, 2013

I think we need a road trip to Sugar's for dinner. It sounds so delicious! What is your recipe for crockpot lasagna?

sugar142286 said:
Good day, all. I know it's been a day or two since I've checked in, so there goes my New Years resolution out the window. So much for that! I've just been really busy!

I had jury duty yesterday and I didn't get picked - thank goodness! I did my civil duty. I also had a meeting at work, right after, so I had to rush there. It was a busy day to say the least. DH did take us out to dinner though, so that made it all worth while!

I just found out today, a day before my test, now the postponing it. I am not very happy about it, since I have been studying so hard, but I guess I will soon be finding out when I will be taking it. I won't get into all of the issues on here, but needless to say, the book I was studying from, was an outdated one and there was new ones, which the info was changed. None of us got them and people failed because of it yesterday and this was because our nurse manager. I will just leave it at that. It's been very frustrating lately. I hope something is done soon.

Anyway, EA is at preschool today, so DH, DS, and I have just been having out. I am going to read a book here shortly. I am doing lasagna in the crockpot and Parmesan zucchini fries, plus breadsticks. I can't wait!

I will check back in later! Hope you're all having a great day!

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Seawaters · Jan 15, 2013

WOW! That is surely something!

MerryCarey said:
Today is the 94th anniversary of the Great Molasses Flood in Boston.

On January 15, 1919, a tank holding over 2 million gallons of molasses burst, sending a 30-foot wave of molasses down the street. 21 people and several horses were killed, and many structures were damaged. Molasses was waist-deep in areas.

Local tradition says that on a warm day, you can still smell molasses in the North End.

Seawaters · Jan 15, 2013

I used to love snow days! You are so lucky, Coach!

ballcoach said:
SNOWDAY!!!

We got out early! Yes....nothing like an unexpected afternoon off...

Seawaters · Jan 15, 2013

Right, Made. Like I said before, I'm spending money like I got it!!!

made582 said:
LOL!!!!!! There goes all of that money you were going to be rolling in.

Seawaters · Jan 15, 2013

Went to see CalSTRS to sign retirement papers and all is said and done! My last day of work will be Thursday, January 31, 2013 and my first day of retirement will be Friday, February 1, 2013. YEAH!!! I have to go down to Edward Jones and sign papers to get that special fund rolled over with the other money they have for me. I am getting happier and happier by the minute!

made582 · Jan 15, 2013

Seawaters said:
I'll be over. Just give me a heads-up on when the laundry is done so I don't get stuck doing it!!! LOL!

It's done and the potato soup is too!!!

made582 · Jan 15, 2013

Seawaters said:
I think we need a road trip to Sugar's for dinner. It sounds so delicious! What is your recipe for crockpot lasagna?

I'm in!!! I just had a bowl of soup but I'm sure that I could manage to test out the lasagna too.

snowflake22 · Jan 15, 2013

Seawaters said:
Went to see CalSTRS to sign retirement papers and all is said and done! My last day of work will be Thursday, January 31, 2013 and my first day of retirement will be Friday, February 1, 2013. YEAH!!! I have to go down to Edward Jones and sign papers to get that special fund rolled over with the other money they have for me. I am getting happier and happier by the minute!

Woohoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
The countdown is on

So happy & excited for you, my friend!!!!! XO

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made582 · Jan 15, 2013

Seawaters said:
Went to see CalSTRS to sign retirement papers and all is said and done! My last day of work will be Thursday, January 31, 2013 and my first day of retirement will be Friday, February 1, 2013. YEAH!!! I have to go down to Edward Jones and sign papers to get that special fund rolled over with the other money they have for me. I am getting happier and happier by the minute!

Yay!!!!! :???::???:

gabulldawg · Jan 15, 2013

Just a quick hello friends! I just got home from a long day and have to head right back out to get some milk and a few other items and of course our dinner...We tend to eat out school nights now which is fine with me. It's so easy to keep the kitchen clean that way! Now on the weekend we still cook and all. Well it looks like we have another day of 80F weather before we cool down. It looks like snow is already in Arkansas and Miss and La. is getting sleet and ice. Of course we are getting rain but we desperately need that! Okay I may be back later tonight... I have to decide what I want tonight to eat...talk to yall later!

gabulldawg · Jan 15, 2013

Oh and Seawaters: contrats on your retirement!!! I know you are so excited about it! And Feb1st is not far away at all! it's just around the corner...I would imagine as a teacher retirement is bittersweet. My grandmother was an elementary English teacher for 34 years and after she retired she would talk about the "olddays" teaching and I remember her old students as adults were always coming up to her everytime I took her somewhere in town.. I bet your students are going to hate seeing you leave though... enjoy your retirement you sure deserve it!

made582 · Jan 15, 2013

Seawaters, you and your husband need to apply for Bobby Flay's new show, Bobby 's dinner battles.

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momnan30 · Jan 15, 2013

gabulldawg said:
Oh and Seawaters: contrats on your retirement!!! I know you are so excited about it! And Feb1st is not far away at all! it's just around the corner...I would imagine as a teacher retirement is bittersweet. My grandmother was an elementary English teacher for 34 years and after she retired she would talk about the "olddays" teaching and I remember her old students as adults were always coming up to her everytime I took her somewhere in town.. I bet your students are going to miss seeing you leave though... enjoy your retirement you sure deserve it!

Agree on this one for Seawaters, big congrats, but of course there will be some bittersweet feelings on ending this career. I remember my students well over the years- full time teacher for 3 years, subbed for 17 more. It is a very special profession indeed. How lucky would a student be to have Seawaters as a teacher...one can only imagine!

'Tis the season · Jan 15, 2013

jennifer91 said:
Long day already.

Thanks for sending good thoughts!

The doctor is pretty confident that I broke my rib and I am on antibiotics for something else. Hopefully the medicine works!

I bruised ribs once, very painful. A break must be very sore. I hope you feel better soon.

'Tis the season · Jan 15, 2013

I'm glad everything's working out for you Seawaters, good luck with it. Xmas365 I know how you feel. Taking the tree down day is horrible. Just start planning Christmas 2013! Good night folks.

Seawaters said:
Went to see CalSTRS to sign retirement papers and all is said and done! My last day of work will be Thursday, January 31, 2013 and my first day of retirement will be Friday, February 1, 2013. YEAH!!! I have to go down to Edward Jones and sign papers to get that special fund rolled over with the other money they have for me. I am getting happier and happier by the minute!

shellie12 · Jan 15, 2013

Bradmac said:
Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!
I had a great checkup with the cardiologist! The ticker is ticking away just fine, cholesterol is perfect, blood pressure is perfect...and I'm 35 lbs lighter. Nice!/QUOTE]

Good to hear keep up the good work

Originally Posted by mgramsey http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/showthread.php?p=497716#post497716
My parents have had several good days and we are thankful for that. We will drive back down this weekend to visit with them

Glad to hear both still doing good enjoy your visit

MerryCarey · Jan 15, 2013

Bradmac said:
Seems like you could outrun a molasses wave. Especially January in Boston, where it's bound to be cold outside. :wink:

You would think so! But the previous day was exceptionally warm for January ... rather like it was in Boston yesterday. There's an entire book about the tragedy called "Dark Tide" that's pretty interesting---especially because there are photos of the aftermath.