Christmas Countdown - 2013

[Cetacea]

I'm off soon too. Tonight I have a meeting with my fellow sunday school teacher. We are planing the annual sunday school christmas services (usually on the third advent sunday - a week before christmas). I hope some of the others have great idea, because I do not have any. :-( And we have to disscus how we will help on our thanksgiving church service on October the 13th.

Won't be at home until 10.30 p.m.

Wish you all a great night!

 

[shellie12]

We are driving down to check on my parents this weekend. Right now they are holding their own. We are now praying they are home and able to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Have a bless day all.

Hope you have a nice time with your parents and glad to hear they are both doing as good as can be. and yes hopefully they will be with you,s to enjoy the holiday time god willing

Good morning!
I just got back from walking the dogs. It is breezy and cool this morning. Temperatures are in the upper 40's and we will warm up to 65 degrees today. It finally feels like Fall weather.
My youngest is home from school today with a sore throat. I'm going to take her in to the doctor to make sure its not strep. I also need to go to the supermarket for a few things. Not too much else going on.
I hope everyone has a great day!

Hope the app going ok and hopefully it nothing only a sore throat ~} take care

 

[shellie12]

Good morning everyone!

We saw some apartments yesterday but they were out of our price range. We'd sooner stay here than downsize and pay more! That doesn't make much sense. I have an appointment this afternoon for what appears to be a decent apartment. We'll see how it goes. Otherwise, Kim and I have an appointment tomorrow morning for the apartment that we really want! It isn't listed online. There is just a small FOR RENT sign in front of the house. It's the first floor and basement of a home... and at a decent price. We're really hoping that it works out. It would be wonderful if they let us move into it in November but we are going to see if they will at least let us hold off until mid-October. The only problem is I don't know if I can afford double rent... We'll see! I think I can work it all out. I need a job!

well, I need to search for employment. I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday. A double digit Tuesday! We're on our way toward some monumental milestones! 2013 is moving fast. Let's hope it slows down when the Season arrives!

Hope the house/flat hunting goes well. try for the one you like after all you could be living it and dont wanta regret it . and good luck trying to find work

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning! How was your evening/night? Hope you are all ready for a new day. Still raining here. I've got some Billie Holiday on and getting on with some house chores. Baby has just gone down for a nap so I might have a little coffee break!

We did get the chance to crack open a bottle of red wine and watch a couple old movies last night as planned. It was good o see them again after such a long time. We might keep the theme tonight and watch Guys and Dolls. I don't know what it is about the stormy weather that makes me want to go back in time.... I suppose the nostalgia is comforting somehow.

Ok well sorry for the random babbling.......lol Have a really good day everyone!

Sounds like a lovely evening!! Nostalgia is very comforting & beautiful!!

xx

Congratulations!!!

I picked up a sweater out of my drawer the other day. I miss it so much!!! We are all still in shorts and tanks here.

She heard that I put in my 2 week notice on washing your dishes. She was hiding from you because she don't want to get trapped into taking over my job.

:lol:

Sounds like a wonderful evening!




That's looks like us hanging out together!

Good morning! I'm just dropping in to say hi. It's going to be another long day at school. Hope you all have a merry day!

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Good morning, Spyells!! Have a jolly day, yourself!! =]

Good morning!
I just got back from walking the dogs. It is breezy and cool this morning. Temperatures are in the upper 40's and we will warm up to 65 degrees today. It finally feels like Fall weather.
My youngest is home from school today with a sore throat. I'm going to take her in to the doctor to make sure its not strep. I also need to go to the supermarket for a few things. Not too much else going on.
I hope everyone has a great day!

Hope your youngest feels better soon, and that it isn't strep throat.
Have a great day, friend!!

xx

Good morning! Hope you all have a great day!


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Good morning, sugar! Hope you have a fabulous day!!

2 week notice?? I don't think so!!!!!!! You signed a lifetime contract!!! LOL!!!

cheesy Haha!! Run, CAH!!

Good morning all. The weather is starting to look nice here. The forecast high today is 69. Looking out on the 10 day forecast our highs should stay in the mid 70s with lows in upper 40s/lower 50s. Hopefully we are finished with 80 degree days. This coming Sunday we get to celebrate the start of Fall. Hope the first frost is soon.

We are driving down to check on my parents this weekend. Right now they are holding their own. We are now praying they are home and able to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Have a bless day all.

Glad you are enjoying some beautiful weather, friend. Happy to hear that your folks are holding their own, they remain in my thoughts & prayers.

((Hugs))

Good morning friends. Busy day so I must leave it at that for now. Have a great Tuesday!

Hey Ryan~ Hope you have a great day, too!! :thumbsup:

Good morning, MMC!

It was only 46 degrees when I woke up this morning. I wasn't expecting it to be so cold! We had to turn the heat on in my house.

I know I haven't been around very much. I just had surgery on Friday. It is nothing serious and I have known that I'd be getting the surgery for quite some time. It went smoothly except my heart rate jumped up to over 200 in recovery. Apparently during my surgery they gave me adrenaline so that caused the jump. They had to give me a beta blocker and then it dropped back down near 120. My resting heart rate is always near 100 so I wasn't too surprised considering the anesthesia and the other stuff they probably gave me. I had EKGs done while I was there and everything was fine. I got to go home the same day as the surgery.

Now that I have so much free time on my hands I will just have to spend it here

I am loving all of the fall candles and I cannot wait for the holidays, woo hoo!

Hey Jennifer! Thinking of you. Hope the recovery process goes well. Take good care of yourself.

xo

yeah, I am able to get back on here! Was locked out for awhile there, not sure what I said to be sent to a time out!
I am off to my first shift back at subway in a bit. It is going to be strange to be back there again. Went over what is on the subs to refresh myself. Look forward to seeing some of my old customers again.
Have a great day everyone, I will try and check in on my break.

I was locked out, too. Maybe they were updating the server or something.
Good luck today!

Good morning,

I watched the rest of the game last night and saw my Bengals pull out a tough win. I tried to come back here a few times during the game but couldn't get on, I was worried my IP address was blocked again but here I am. I dropped the boys off at school and then took a trip to KMart to look at their Halloween stuff, nothing too exciting this year, but their Harvest/Thanksgiving stuff was was very nice. I then went to check out Goodwill for their Christmas stuff, no good decorations, but I did get a Christmas DVD for $2, "Rick Steves European Christmas" I know you are a big fan of that CAH, so I got it partly because of your past reviews on it. (and the fact it was only $2)

Nice find!! I love Rick Steve's, too. And his Christmas shows are phenomenal. It's so interesting to see how other countries celebrate.
My parents actually ran into him a few times while they were touring Europe =)

I weighed myself this morning to see how I am doing with my "diet" after my cholesterol screening last week, and according to my scale I have lost 6lbs in a week. I was expecting 1-2 maybe 3lbs at most but 6?!!!! I must have been ingesting quite a bit of calories before I have gone to sensible portions, and I have cut out the candy for the most part, and the free donuts at work.

Congrats on the weight loss!!

I have things to do around the house, I will be popping on throughout the day.
Have a great Tuesday!!

Good morning everyone!

We saw some apartments yesterday but they were out of our price range. We'd sooner stay here than downsize and pay more! That doesn't make much sense. I have an appointment this afternoon for what appears to be a decent apartment. We'll see how it goes. Otherwise, Kim and I have an appointment tomorrow morning for the apartment that we really want! It isn't listed online. There is just a small FOR RENT sign in front of the house. It's the first floor and basement of a home... and at a decent price. We're really hoping that it works out. It would be wonderful if they let us move into it in November but we are going to see if they will at least let us hold off until mid-October. The only problem is I don't know if I can afford double rent... We'll see! I think I can work it all out. I need a job!

It's a chilly morning in Ottawa. However, it is forecasted to warm up throughout the day. Highs of 17C/63F. Perfect for September. At least I can still comfortably wear shorts and a t-shirt. I want to hold on to that for as long as I can!

Well, I need to search for employment. I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday. A double digit Tuesday! We're on our way toward some monumental milestones! 2013 is moving fast. Let's hope it slows down when the Season arrives!

Good luck on the job & apartment search, friend!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning, friends!!

Hope you are all having a nice Tuesday so far.

It's another beautiful morning here, makes you realize how blessed we truly are.

Time to look for work, submit some resumes, and I'm going over to a department store to introduce myself personally. My girlfriend manages the one in La Crosse, and referred me. I don't even know that they're hiring, but fingers are crossed.

What are your plans?

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

xx

:sparkle:

 

[Crown 84]

Took a walk at Crabtree Valley Mall this morning.
Good news and bad news.

The bad: Still no sign of "A Christmas To Remember" or any empty space they could use.

The good: Macys and Sears were both in the process of putting out their Christmas stock and Belks' display is already fully up and opened!

If worse comes to worse, I can always launch the Blossoms tread with photos of one of those.

 

[Minta]

Hey gang! Hope everyne had a great weekend. The family and I went apple picking/. Made 3 batches of apple sauce and a batch of apple butter. Canned them all. The apple butter will be used as teacher gifts come Christmas.

Still have plenty of apples left so I am thinking aboutmaking more apple butter and apple suace.

Its really chilly here today and my daughter has cheerleading practice outsode tonight so I am think by the time practice is done she will be hungry and cold. Perfect night for grill cheese and tomato soup for dinner.

Have a great day!

 

[XmasDreams]

Took a walk at Crabtree Valley Mall this morning.
Good news and bad news.

The bad: Still no sign of "A Christmas To Remember" or any empty space they could use.

The good: Macys and Sears were both in the process of putting out their Christmas stock and Belks' display is already fully up and opened!

If worse comes to worse, I can always launch the Blossoms tread with photos of one of those.

That works for me it is the best part of the seasons on the board is the start of the Christmas thread.

 

[XmasDreams]

Hey gang! Hope everyne had a great weekend. The family and I went apple picking/. Made 3 batches of apple sauce and a batch of apple butter. Canned them all. The apple butter will be used as teacher gifts come Christmas.

Still have plenty of apples left so I am thinking aboutmaking more apple butter and apple suace.

Its really chilly here today and my daughter has cheerleading practice outsode tonight so I am think by the time practice is done she will be hungry and cold. Perfect night for grill cheese and tomato soup for dinner.

Have a great day!

Love making my own Apple Butter

 

[HomemakinGirl]

On my way in to the supermarket, cute pumpkins!

 

[Kimothy]

We're officially in the double digits!! WOO HOO!!

I'm getting impatient for the cooler weather to get here. C'mon Mother Nature!! Bring some of that cool blast to sunny Florida!! laying:

 

[Kimothy]

On my way in to the supermarket, cute pumpkins!

Cute! And that's not a bad deal!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I found some tissues. More Wintery than Christmassy, but I'll take them.

 

[snowflake22]

I found some tissues. More Wintery than Christmassy, but I'll take them.

Awesome!! Nice find!!

On my way in to the supermarket, cute pumpkins!

Cute

 

[Holiday]

I'm off soon too. Tonight I have a meeting with my fellow sunday school teacher. We are planing the annual sunday school christmas services (usually on the third advent sunday - a week before christmas). I hope some of the others have great idea, because I do not have any. :-( And we have to disscus how we will help on our thanksgiving church service on October the 13th.

Won't be at home until 10.30 p.m.

Wish you all a great night!

I'm sure you will come up with something GRAND! Good luck!!

Took a walk at Crabtree Valley Mall this morning.
Good news and bad news.

The bad: Still no sign of "A Christmas To Remember" or any empty space they could use.

The good: Macys and Sears were both in the process of putting out their Christmas stock and Belks' display is already fully up and opened!

If worse comes to worse, I can always launch the Blossoms tread with photos of one of those.

Glad to hear it, but still pulling for A Christmas To Remember to find a spot!!! I'm telling you Crown - kick someone out!!!

Hey gang! Hope everyne had a great weekend. The family and I went apple picking/. Made 3 batches of apple sauce and a batch of apple butter. Canned them all. The apple butter will be used as teacher gifts come Christmas.

Still have plenty of apples left so I am thinking aboutmaking more apple butter and apple suace.

Its really chilly here today and my daughter has cheerleading practice outsode tonight so I am think by the time practice is done she will be hungry and cold. Perfect night for grill cheese and tomato soup for dinner.

Have a great day!

The apple butter (and applesauce) & especailly grilled cheese & tomato soup sounds delicious!!! ENJOY!!!

Thanks for the pics of pumpkins & holiday tissue boxes HMG!!! Great finds! Cute!!!

 

[made582]

If you have a Kroger grocery store and love pumpkin spice scents I highly recommend it!

I'll have to check mine out!!!

I know I haven't been around very much. I just had surgery on Friday. It is nothing serious and I have known that I'd be getting the surgery for quite some time. It went smoothly except my heart rate jumped up to over 200 in recovery. Apparently during my surgery they gave me adrenaline so that caused the jump. They had to give me a beta blocker and then it dropped back down near 120. My resting heart rate is always near 100 so I wasn't too surprised considering the anesthesia and the other stuff they probably gave me. I had EKGs done while I was there and everything was fine. I got to go home the same day as the surgery.

Praying for a speedy recovery for you!!

I am off to my first shift back at subway in a bit. It is going to be strange to be back there again.

Hope your first shift back goes well!!!!!

I have things to do around the house, I will be popping on throughout the day.
Have a great Tuesday!!

Congrats on the diet and enjoy the dvd!!!!!

Well, I need to search for employment. I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday. A double digit Tuesday! We're on our way toward some monumental milestones! 2013 is moving fast. Let's hope it slows down when the Season arrives!

Good Luck on the job search and I hope you get the apartment you want!!!!!

 

[made582]

I'm 95% sure I'll be taking off work tomorrow. I can walk in the morning, drink coffee, work on my new Christmas afghan, drink coffee, take Mike's bike for a ride, drink coffee, clean house, drink coffee... and cook for tomorrow night! :grin: I think I will need to cook for at least 13, but more may end up showing up?? It could be 20 or more!!! I'll just (hopefully) cook plenty & leftovers are always good!

Sounds like a good plan!!!! Especially all of the coffee!!!!

I forgot to mention that I LOVE the Candy Bomber story in today's Merry News email!!

http://christmashistory.net/the-candy-bomber/
:merry:

Me too!!!!

I had a big, long post typed up and hit "Submit Reply"...then it took me to the "Having trouble accessing My Merry Christmas?" page...and the whole post was lost. Lucky you!

LOL!!!! I had some problems last night and then again this morning.

We are driving down to check on my parents this weekend. Right now they are holding their own. We are now praying they are home and able to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Have a bless day all.

Keeping them in my prayers.

Good morning friends. Busy day so I must leave it at that for now. Have a great Tuesday!

Hope you are enjoying the new job!!!!!

Time to look for work, submit some resumes, and I'm going over to a department store to introduce myself personally. My girlfriend manages the one in La Crosse, and referred me. I don't even know that they're hiring, but fingers are crossed.

Praying for you friend.

Took a walk at Crabtree Valley Mall this morning.
Good news and bad news.

The bad: Still no sign of "A Christmas To Remember" or any empty space they could use.

The good: Macys and Sears were both in the process of putting out their Christmas stock and Belks' display is already fully up and opened!

If worse comes to worse, I can always launch the Blossoms tread with photos of one of those.

Boo!!!! I say we all get together and go build an extension on to the mall Just for a A Christmas to Remember this weekend!!!

That's cool that everyone else is putting there stuff out already though.

Hey gang! Hope everyne had a great weekend. The family and I went apple picking/. Made 3 batches of apple sauce and a batch of apple butter. Canned them all. The apple butter will be used as teacher gifts come Christmas.

Still have plenty of apples left so I am thinking about making more apple butter and apple suace.

Yum!!!! I love apple butter!!! I don't really eat apple sauce but I use it to cook with a lot!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Sounds like a good plan!!!! Especially all of the coffee!!!!



Me too!!!!



LOL!!!! I had some problems last night and then again this morning.



Keeping them in my prayers.



Hope you are enjoying the new job!!!!!



Praying for you friend.



Boo!!!! I say we all get together and go build an extension on to the mall Just for a A Christmas to Remember this weekend!!!

That's cool that everyone else is putting there stuff out already though.




Yum!!!! I love apple butter!!! I don't really eat apple sauce but I use it to cook with a lot!!!

Thanks, buddy!!

xx


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[made582]

I found some tissues. More Wintery than Christmassy, but I'll take them.

Nice!!! I'll have to keep my eye's out this weekend!!

On my way in to the supermarket, cute pumpkins!

Those are cute!!!!

 

[Christmasstar]

I'm back!