Christmas Countdown - 2013

Ryan · Apr 16, 2013

I listened to some Garth on my way to work today. He's from a town just about fifteen minutes away from me, and still lives in the state somewhere. I've heard he's a nice guy.

snowflake22 · Apr 16, 2013

Ryan said:
Hello everyone. Late start for me today...had to take my son to the doctor. He's okay and will start feeling better soon. Poor guy. We went to an OKC Thunder basketball game last night and had to leave at half-time because his stomach started hurting so bad. I felt so bad for him. He had been looking forward to that game for a long time.

For those of you who don't know who the OKC Thunder are, they're pretty much the best basketball team in the western half of the NBA. They're the real deal. :-D

Okay, I'm done bragging on the team. Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Your son is in my thoughts, Ryan. Hope he feels better soon!!

made582 said:
The thunder rolls and the lighting strikes.......

"Another love grows cold, On a sleepless night" LOL

Bradmac said:
Garth Brooks?

:-D

trackrebel said:
the car is bought....is driving very nice.....most important for Kandice....it has a hello kitty emblem on the back....only a small one....but to Kandice....it is just there....because we bought it....now I wish it was Grumpy cat...but unfortunately it´s the happy Hello Kitty...haha

Congrats again, track!! Enjoy your new ride!

snowflake22 · Apr 16, 2013

frostythesnowman said:
good evening everyone....:sparkle:

Good evening, frostythesnowman!!

Ryan · Apr 16, 2013

snowflake22 said:
Your son is in my thoughts, Ryan. Hope he feels better soon!!

Thank you!

Ryan · Apr 16, 2013

snowflake22 said:
"Another love grows cold, On a sleepless night" LOL

:-D

But hopefully Made isn't "heading back from somewhere that he never should have been." cheesy

shellie12 · Apr 16, 2013

brent said:
Good morning, everyone!

Moving on. I posted last week about fearing unemployment after my contract at Health Canada is over in a month's time. Unexpectedly, later that day, I received an email from Passport Canada. They offered me a 90 (working) day contract. After a bit of discussions with the manager there, I will be starting at my new job on May 6th. I'm excited to be able to transition from HC to PC without any time off. That means I should not stop getting paid at all. Hooray! Oh... and on top of this, I am still in a competition to have a longer opportunity at Passport Canada as well. So, my 90 days could very well turn into about a year. We'll see how it goes!

Goodluck with your new job hope it last longer than the 90 days .

Bradmac said:

How nice bet your be great have good one

shellie12 · Apr 16, 2013

trackrebel said:
the car is bought....is driving very nice.....most important for Kandice....it has a hello kitty emblem on the back....only a small one....but to Kandice....it is just there....because we bought it....now I wish it was Grumpy cat...but unfortunately it´s the happy Hello Kitty...haha

Goodluck woth your new car. many happy miles of driving

Bradmac said:
Garth Brooks?

love him

shellie12 · Apr 16, 2013

Originally Posted by Ryan

Hello everyone. Late start for me today...had to take my son to the doctor. He's okay and will start feeling better soon. Poor guy. We went to an OKC Thunder basketball game last night and had to leave at half-time because his stomach started hurting so bad. I felt so bad for him. He had been looking forward to that game for a long time.

For those of you who don't know who the OKC Thunder are, they're pretty much the best basketball team in the western half of the NBA. They're the real deal. :-D

Hope all is good with your son now

made582 · Apr 16, 2013

Ryan said:
But hopefully Made isn't "heading back from somewhere that he never should have been." cheesy

Ryan · Apr 16, 2013

shellie12 said:
Originally Posted by Ryan
Hello everyone. Late start for me today...had to take my son to the doctor. He's okay and will start feeling better soon. Poor guy. We went to an OKC Thunder basketball game last night and had to leave at half-time because his stomach started hurting so bad. I felt so bad for him. He had been looking forward to that game for a long time.

For those of you who don't know who the OKC Thunder are, they're pretty much the best basketball team in the western half of the NBA. They're the real deal. :-D

Hope all is good with your soon now

He's feeling better. Thank you!

Ryan · Apr 16, 2013

made582 said:

Haha...now that's funny! Don't get into too much trouble, Made!

made582 · Apr 16, 2013

Ryan said:
Haha...now that's funny! Don't get into too much trouble, Made!

Trouble? Me? Never!!!!! :lol:

I hope your son is feeling better!!!

snowflake22 · Apr 16, 2013

Ryan said:
But hopefully Made isn't "heading back from somewhere that he never should have been." cheesy

Hahaha!! Good one!!

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Meceka · Apr 16, 2013

made582 said:
Well I just realized with everything going on that I didn't say anything about today being my 4 year anniversary. So I just want to take a moment to thank you all for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful family. Y'all mean the world to me!!!

Happy Anniversary, Made!

Meceka · Apr 16, 2013

MerryCarey said:
We got home a little after 11. Back to work tomorrow so we're going to hit the sack now. Thank you for your concern. I'm adding my prayers to yours for all those affected, hurt, and frightened.

I'm so glad you and Mr. made it back safe! Hope today was a good day for you!

Meceka · Apr 16, 2013

Maureen said:
Good morning Everyone!!!

Good evening, Mo!

Meceka · Apr 16, 2013

brent said:
Good morning, everyone!

Busy. Busy. Busy. The world is a strange place. It is incredible where people can turn after witnessing such tragedy as yesterday. Personally, I am thankful to have a great support system around me. My family and friends are incredible and I would not give them up for anything. Despite the fact that I am off-and-on from MMC, I still consider everyone here as friends and family. It's been nearly four years since I began posting on MMC and the countdown thread. For that, I thank everyone for being so incredible. As coach re-iterated, the bombers are sick. Humanity is alive and well.

Moving on. I posted last week about fearing unemployment after my contract at Health Canada is over in a month's time. Unexpectedly, later that day, I received an email from Passport Canada. They offered me a 90 (working) day contract. After a bit of discussions with the manager there, I will be starting at my new job on May 6th. I'm excited to be able to transition from HC to PC without any time off. That means I should not stop getting paid at all. Hooray! Oh... and on top of this, I am still in a competition to have a longer opportunity at Passport Canada as well. So, my 90 days could very well turn into about a year. We'll see how it goes!

Also, after having some snow on the weekend, our forecast is looking great! We're currently in double digits in Ottawa. The only problem is that it is raining. Still, I'm sure that the rain will help wash away some of the massive piles of snow that amounted over the winter. We're certainly not used to seeing it all hang around this late. I just hope that now we can all rejoice and enjoy consistent temperatures into the double digits... or above 50F!

Well, I should get to work. 211 days left until the beginning of the Christmas Season, but there is so much more to experience between now and then. Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

Congratulations on your job w/Passport Canada, Brent!

Meceka · Apr 16, 2013

Good evening, MMC!

Long day today - going to be an even longer one tomorrow as I have many more errands to run along with work. It rained last night - a bit of water in the basement, but not too bad. This area is under another flood watch for the next few days - we could get 2 -4 more inches of rain.

Be MERRY and safe!

gabulldawg · Apr 16, 2013

Whew Tue is over! I just got back from Jacksonville,fl. I made really good time and the Dr visit went good. I tried to get out of there before the afternoon rush hour started. It's about a 2.5 hour drive going 75 mph. I guess it will be my last time in Jax before we leave in early june..., great news is that we got an offer on the house,andit was a good one. I am not going to be making money off it and never expected too,BUT the good news is that it will feel good to get out from underneath that mortgage!! it was really a little too big for us..and esp. since I bought it before I even met Brandi and had the kids. Anywho our place in SLC is much better suited and it's a little closer to the city so we won't have to drive as far to work. They are still working on our floors...maybe by tomorrow they will be done..I am crossing my fingers though. Brandi is getting down to the last few weeks at school,and she always gets stressed towards the end of the semesters. so I need to be especially nice and sensitive to her

I have to admit I am glad she is taking next year off to stay home with the boys...maybe she can tutor some I she wants to make a little extra cash.Anyhow it was warm today when I cranked up my car this afternoon it read101F but after it got running it went down to 87F but that is still warm...summer here we come!! have a wonderful evening everyone!