Christmas Countdown - 2013

made582 · Aug 24, 2013

Seawaters said:
I must take a nap pretty soon. We have a luau that we will be attending this evening after Mass. If I don't get my beauty rest, how can I be expected to do the hula? Who wants to go? Hawaiian dress is optional!

I do!!!!!

Have fun!!!!

made582 · Aug 24, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Painters cake, done and ready to go!

Looks great star!!!!!

I like the candle holder too!!! Nice Find!!!!

made582 · Aug 24, 2013

Crown 84 said:
Oh, of course not.
Strictly routine.

Speaking of "A Christmas To Remember", no sign of where it will be yet at Crabtree Valley Mall.
I keep my eyes open for likely open spaces whenever I'm out there.
(I still worry every year there won't be an available one!)

I don't even want to think of that!!!!

Christmasstar · Aug 24, 2013

I am so frustrated and very hurt! That cake I just made I did not get paid for. This woman is supposed to be a friend and yet I am never invited to birthday events for her, her daughter or our mutual friend. I have known them all for over 10 years now. The only time I get a call is if she needs something. The last 3 cakes I have made for her, 2 have not been paid for and the other only partially paid for. This is part of my income I cannot afford to give these cakes away. I know if I say anything she will somehow come up with a reason why I am the one who is wrong. I know she helped me out when I needed it and really appreciate it, but how long do I “owe” her for that?

made582 · Aug 24, 2013

kizzy said:
Hello my Christmas friends!, it's been a long few days but we are driving down to Cardiff tomorrow (my mum's first trip out since fracturing her ribs last weekend) I am hoping Costco may have a few hints of Christmas, last month I noticed that they had three or four gift sets out so maybe now there will be a bit more!

Hope you have fun and that your mom is feeling better!!!

made582 · Aug 24, 2013

Meceka said:
I found one in one of my shoes, a stash under the ice fishing sled I use for storage and a stash behind the recliner. I have to find my yard stick so I can check under the entertainment center and I need help moving the recliners - they are awkward and I don't want to tip one over and not be able to get it back up. She not only bats them around, she throws them, too, so they could be almost anywhere. Then of course, I don't know how many my brother has squashed. He has only confessed to squashing Wilson, but I have my suspicions. cheesy

So she likes to stash them all over for easy access!!!!

made582 · Aug 24, 2013

Christmasstar said:
I am so frustrated and very hurt! That cake I just made I did not get paid for. This woman is supposed to be a friend and yet I am never invited to birthday events for her, her daughter or our mutual friend. I have known them all for over 10 years now. The only time I get a call is if she needs something. The last 3 cakes I have made for her, 2 have not been paid for and the other only partially paid for. This is part of my income I cannot afford to give these cakes away. I know if I say anything she will somehow come up with a reason why I am the one who is wrong. I know she helped me out when I needed it and really appreciate it, but how long do I “owe” her for that?

Aww, Star, I'm so sorry. It doesn't sound like she is to good of a friend any more if she keeps holding things over your head.

sugar142286 · Aug 24, 2013

PoloPlayr said:
Greetings all. I have never been very active on these forums but will try to make an effort to do so going forward. Plenty of changes in my near future which always makes constants like a forum of Christmas lovers even more special

Packing up my flat in a rainy London currently ahead of a move to Stockholm, Sweden for a new job. Unless I'm terribly misinformed this should mean plenty of long dark and wintery days ahead for me

All the best to you all,

PoloPlayr

Hi and welcome to the Countdown! Congrats on the new job!

ballcoach · Aug 24, 2013

Can you have a nickname "the Little Bambina" and wear this?

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Oh my. What am I gonna do?

made582 · Aug 24, 2013

ballcoach said:
Can you have a nickname "the Little Bambina" and wear this?

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Oh my. What am I gonna do?

LOL!!!!! You are in so much trouble!!!

sugar142286 · Aug 24, 2013

brent said:
Good afternoon everyone!

I hope your weekend has went well thus far. I failed to mention something about yesterday... It was my grandmother's 99th birthday! That's right. My wonderful grandmother turned 99. One year away from reaching the century mark. It's hard to fathom all the change that she has experienced since she was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1914. Of course, I'm more than glad that she is still with us. To be honest, it was real difficult not being there for such an important day. She lives in Sault Ste. Marie with the rest of my family... but I think I will have to head back for her 100th birthday next year.

99 years. What an accomplishment. In commemoration, here's a photo of my grandmother 28 years ago at my camp (cottage). She must have been 71. I was a mere few months old and my brother was 4! I'm so lucky to still have her around.

Happy Birthday to your grandmother!

sugar142286 · Aug 24, 2013

made582 said:
You didn't have to tell everyone that's how I get around cute girls!!!!!!

:lol:

Seawaters · Aug 24, 2013

This is your best cake yet!!!

Christmasstar said:
Painters cake, done and ready to go!

snowflake22 · Aug 24, 2013

xmas365 said:
Very nice find!

Just don't let Colonel Mustard find it in the kitchen. cheesy

Good one, Xmas!!

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sugar142286 · Aug 24, 2013

Seawaters said:
I must take a nap pretty soon. We have a luau that we will be attending this evening after Mass. If I don't get my beauty rest, how can I be expected to do the hula? Who wants to go? Hawaiian dress is optional!

Hope you have a great time!

snowflake22 · Aug 24, 2013

Christmasstar said:
I am so frustrated and very hurt! That cake I just made I did not get paid for. This woman is supposed to be a friend and yet I am never invited to birthday events for her, her daughter or our mutual friend. I have known them all for over 10 years now. The only time I get a call is if she needs something. The last 3 cakes I have made for her, 2 have not been paid for and the other only partially paid for. This is part of my income I cannot afford to give these cakes away. I know if I say anything she will somehow come up with a reason why I am the one who is wrong. I know she helped me out when I needed it and really appreciate it, but how long do I “owe” her for that?

I am sorry, CS.

I would feel the same way!

((Hugs))

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Seawaters · Aug 24, 2013

So hilarious, Xmas!!!

xmas365 said:
Very nice find!

Just don't let Colonel Mustard find it in the kitchen. cheesy

Meceka · Aug 24, 2013

made582 said:
So she likes to stash them all over for easy access!!!!

Yep! I just wish she wasn't so forgetful. cheesy

sugar142286 · Aug 24, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Painters cake, done and ready to go!

Beautiful job!

sugar142286 · Aug 24, 2013

kizzy said:
Hello my Christmas friends!, it's been a long few days but we are driving down to Cardiff tomorrow (my mum's first trip out since fracturing her ribs last weekend) I am hoping Costco may have a few hints of Christmas, last month I noticed that they had three or four gift sets out so maybe now there will be a bit more!

Enjoy your time with your mom! Hope she is feeling better!