Christmas Countdown - 2013

[sugar142286]

Wow!!! From one veteran to another, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his service to this country, he is, a Hero!!!! And we are all very proud of his bravery....Thank you for sharing this!

I recently just finished a 1-1/2 year investigation into my wifes grandfathers military career/ record. His military records were destroyed in a huge fire back in the 1970's at a military records warehouse. Upon moving him out of his house and into a assisted living facility, we came across several military documents. I researched them, and contacted the US Army, military records and with the help from them, we were able to re-establish his military record. We found out that that he earned a Bronze star and a Plillipine Liberation medal with 4 bronze stars and a purple heart and 4 other medals and ribbons. He never knew that he was awarded them because he was wounded in action from a japanese motar round and sent back to the states. I purchased a shadow box and place them in there and gave it to him for Christmas, he cried, which brought tears to my eyes as well.

Here is a picture of it:

Very awesome. Thank you both for your service.

 

[sugar142286]

I just noticed I finally made it over 10.000 posts...back in 2008 when I registered here....I would be the topposter....lol....and the first 5000 of my posts where within the course of like 3 or four months......the next 5000 to took four mour years....lol.....so I´m happy I finally got the 10.000 posts....and yet...compared to so many others posting here....it´s just peanuts...anyhow...10000

Congrats, Track! :merry:

 

[JOHNOR]

Well besides the terribly sad news about Louanne, things are going good for me at the moment.

I'm back doing my first love, acting. I took a break after having my Daughter, but now she's 3 and a half I thought it was time I got back into it. I'm currently in a production about Nazi Germany and how it affected all classes during the Third Reich, it's really interesting and hopefully it'll lead to bigger things.

This happens to me every May without fail, I start thinking of Christmas on a daily basis. Not too long now, guys! :merry:

 

[Seawaters]

What a touching way to remember his service, XmasTidings. Thanks for sharing.

Wow!!! From one veteran to another, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his service to this country, he is, a Hero!!!! And we are all very proud of his bravery....Thank you for sharing this!

I recently just finished a 1-1/2 year investigation into my wifes grandfathers military career/ record. His military records were destroyed in a huge fire back in the 1970's at a military records warehouse. Upon moving him out of his house and into a assisted living facility, we came across several military documents. I researched them, and contacted the US Army, military records and with the help from them, we were able to re-establish his military record. We found out that that he earned a Bronze star and a Plillipine Liberation medal with 4 bronze stars and a purple heart and 4 other medals and ribbons. He never knew that he was awarded them because he was wounded in action from a japanese motar round and sent back to the states. I purchased a shadow box and place them in there and gave it to him for Christmas, he cried, which brought tears to my eyes as well.

Here is a picture of it:

 

[Seawaters]

Just as you always have KFC for your Kentucky Derby, we normally have Mexican food on my birthday. Thanks to all of you for the good birthday wishes!

You will have a lot of company there today ... it's Cinco de Mayo!

Happy birthday, and I wish you many more!

 

[sugar142286]

Well besides the terribly sad news about Louanne, things are going good for me at the moment.

I'm back doing my first love, acting. I took a break after having my Daughter, but now she's 3 and a half I thought it was time I got back into it. I'm currently in a production about Nazi Germany and how it affected all classes during the Third Reich, it's really interesting and hopefully it'll lead to bigger things.

This happens to me every May without fail, I start thinking of Christmas on a daily basis. Not too long now, guys! :merry:

Good to hear from you and glad to hear everything is going so well for you!

 

[sugar142286]

Just as you always have KFC for your Kentucky Derby, we normally have Mexican food on my birthday. Thanks to all of you for the good birthday wishes!

I love all the traditions you share together! Happy Birthday!!!

 

[Seawaters]

It's great to hear from you, Johnor.

hi christmas family, how are you all?

i haven't been on in so long, i have been so busy with work and also my acting career that i have barely had a free day since january, anyway i won't bore you with the details but i have really missed this place.

i had an email off tanja (trackrebel) before, informing me that caninemom3 is no longer with us, i feel so heartbroken, she was such a lovely lady and such an important part of the forum. i feel numb, how and why did this happen?

i am in shock.

 

[sugar142286]

Good afternoon! How are you all? I am well. Anything new with any of you? Glad to see of you checking in, that I haven't heard from for a while. It puts a smile on my face!

Any plans for this evening? I don't think we have anything planned. I am not sure what we're doing for dinner yet. I have to work tonight again, so we will probably just hang out around the house. Here a cup of coffee calling my name and a good book!

I will be so happy when it get's warmer here. It's been in the 60's here during the day, but still gets really chilly at night. It's still to cold at night. I can't wait until I can sit out on my deck, enjoy a book, a cup of coffee, a fire, and not freeze!

Well, I am off to read other threads. Hope you're all enjoying your day. I will check back in here later. Thinking of you, your families, and furbabies. God Bless and keep smiling!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Hey everybody!!! How's Sunday looking for you all??!! I've done 3 loads of laundry, including sheets which are currently hanging outside in the - for the first time in a long time - warm sunny weather!!! It's fantastic!!!

Just to let you all know, the Member of the Month award is up and running again. You can find out about it Here and you can cast your vote by clicking on the banner at the top of the page

Have discovered that one of our stations is running 3 Christmas movies back to back this afternoon so have to get my ironing assembled to take advantage of that (hey, multi-tasking; I've never tried it before but there's a first time for everything, eh?!!!)

laying:

Enjoy the Christmas movies :-D

 

[HomemakinGirl]

things are finally getting green here, took this at the park this afternoon

I love this picture Christmasstar, its beautiful!

 

[sugar142286]

I've been going back through the Countdown from this year and trying to read what I missed from this year. It's going to take my a while, but it's worth it to me. It has sentimental value too. I love reading the posts and seeing what people were up to.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

:rudolph:good morning everyone...have a great day ahead:rudolph:

Hello Frostythesnowman

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Goooood Sunday morning everyone!!! It's cold here going into late spring and our temps are in the 40's this morning! It feels great and I am enjoying it because later this month we will probably be in the 90's! It's been a great weekend with my buddy here from out of town and he will be leaving today but we are going to have a cookout before he leaves. I already have some boneless ribs thawing out! I also noticed it's the 5th of May which means today marks one month since we lost Louann! It has gone by so fast and yet I almost still wait to se one of her posts show up..I still have a hard time accepting that although she is gone from earth I know she is in heaven looking down on us and not wanting us to be sad!! So with that I hope everyone has a great morning!

Happy to hear you are having a great weekend, enjoy the cookout!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Thinking of you & your Dad!!

xx




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Thank you!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Thought I posted last night, but it doesn't appear that I did....

Bought groceries last night.....a lot of groceries....we were out of everything! It took us at least an hour and a half to put everything away! We usually go and buy groceries once a month or once every three weeks...and we got to talking about Christmas because Hobby Lobby is right by our WalMart. One more month to go and Christmas stuff is out!

We are almost 1/2 way there....

That is so excting. I wish we had one out here, darn it!

We don't have a Hobby Lobby either, wish we did!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning, Christmas friends. Since I was not home in time for church yesterday, Hubby and I will attend Mass this morning. Then we will go out for breakfast at Denney's where I get my breakfast free! Getting older has ts perks, LOL! I am mostly going to rest today and will call the doctor's office to schedule an infusion. We are going to Anaheim for Elks and of course two visits to Disneyland between May 14-May 19 and I want to feel good. I will be here off and on today. Thanks for all the wonderful birthday wishes!

Hope you are enjoying your special day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I just noticed I finally made it over 10.000 posts...back in 2008 when I registered here....I would be the topposter....lol....and the first 5000 of my posts where within the course of like 3 or four months......the next 5000 to took four mour years....lol.....so I´m happy I finally got the 10.000 posts....and yet...compared to so many others posting here....it´s just peanuts...anyhow...10000

Congratulations!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Wow!!! From one veteran to another, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his service to this country, he is, a Hero!!!! And we are all very proud of his bravery....Thank you for sharing this!

I recently just finished a 1-1/2 year investigation into my wifes grandfathers military career/ record. His military records were destroyed in a huge fire back in the 1970's at a military records warehouse. Upon moving him out of his house and into a assisted living facility, we came across several military documents. I researched them, and contacted the US Army, military records and with the help from them, we were able to re-establish his military record. We found out that that he earned a Bronze star and a Plillipine Liberation medal with 4 bronze stars and a purple heart and 4 other medals and ribbons. He never knew that he was awarded them because he was wounded in action from a japanese motar round and sent back to the states. I purchased a shadow box and place them in there and gave it to him for Christmas, he cried, which brought tears to my eyes as well.

Here is a picture of it:

That is beautiful xmastidings!
May God bless all our veterans, past, present and future.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good afternoon!
All of the girls are at work right now and my husband is busy working around the house. I am having a quick coffee break before I begin cooking dinner. We have quite a mess in here, my hubby is tearing up floors today. Just when I think it can't get more messy, it does! He wants to put radiant floor heating in. So up come the floors. I just keep repeating to myself over and over that it will be worth it when its finished.
I spoke with my father today and he is still in a lot of pain and is having a hard time getting out of bed. He actually had two blood clots in his leg that were surgically removed. He is very lucky his doctor found them. A physical therapist already started working with him so we'll see what happens over the next couple of days.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday so far!!!