Christmas Countdown - 2013

[sugar142286]

Good evening, MMC!

Quick catch up on here: prayers on the way for all. Jennifer, I knew you would be fine!

Busy day today! About to have dinner at my cousin's - scrambled eggs. Yum!!!

Be MERRY!

Hope you enjoyed your visit with your cousin!

 

[sugar142286]

First time in awhile I have has time to actually read and respond to some posts.
It has been crazy here, everyone is on edge. It is kind of like a bad storm rolling through and all you can do is sit and wait for it to pass.

You're in my prayers, Star.

 

[Meceka]

Good Morning MMC Gang!

As life would have it, I'm too busy to check the forum everyday. so this is just a short notice that I'm healthy and as already said very busy.

Unfortunately I doubt life will calm down any until right before christmas. So I'll drop in if I have time. Just to share some of the happy things that happened the last two or three weeks:

My work team and I celebrated the birth of a healthy little daughter to one of my co-workers. Her name is Aylin (which is the turkish version of Eileen, but they pronounce it like Eileen), she was born on October 28th.

My sunday school team meeting went very well. We have the childrens christmas church service well covered.

I was babysitting two very energized two boys (age 8 and 12) last thurstday. Who made the couple hours I watched them, very entertaining. I just love those two!

I hope you are all well and happy.

See you later!

Good to see things are going well for you, Cetacea! Congratulations to your co-worker on the birth of Aylin! Have a MERRY week!

 

[Meceka]

Hello from Europe!

Hello from Michigan, aLEKSA! Welcome to the Countdown!

 

[Meceka]

Sorry Snowflake, I walked away for a few minutes last night and Tapatalk wouldn't let me log back in when I got back!
Anyway, Maggie is still coughing. The poor thing. I am supposed to call the doctor back when she finishes her medicine. She has three more doses left. She's taking it every other day so I will be calling soon. It looks like she may be going back for another xray of the lungs. I will keep you posted, xo.

Maggie is still in my prayers, HmG. I hope that the x-rays will show there is improvement!!! {{{HUGS}}}

 

[MerryCarey]

Some clerks just HAVE to make remarks about what customers browse or buy. Makes me uncomfortable. Just tend to your business ... my being a regular patron of the store helps to pay your salary ... don't drive me away.

I think they think I am nuts at the Goodwill store, they always recognize me because I am always in the store once a week looking at the Christmas section. I have told them I collect Christmas stuff, and I get occasional comments. To each his own, right?

I love Christmas, and I love collecting it. I have found many treasures that I will cherish that others no longer want.
Sorry, it has been annoying me when I get comments from people there, customers and employees. I just had to get that off my chest.

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon everyone

Bitterly cold here in Ireland today :wink:

Good afternoon, irishsnow! Congratulations on your new house!

 

[Meceka]

My 5000th post :wink:

Merry Christmas Friends :thumbsup:

Congratulations!!!

 

[Meceka]

Five years ago today, I met someone very special.

All of you.

Thank you for five years of fun, hugs, and Christmas year-round! I'm looking forward to the next fifty or so!

Happy Anniversary, Merry! It has been a blessing to know you!!!

 

[Meceka]

It is raining here and 13c (55f), temps are not supposed to drop again until around the 13th.

Mom and I went to London yesterday to the Sweet Outlet to pick up the gifts mom wanted for Christmas. She got chocolate letters for the great grand kids and really nice ornamental metal balls with chocolate inside for the rest. She also got boxes of chocolates for her elderly ladies she visits regularly. This from an 82 year old! LOL

Feeling better today even though the situation still exists. Thanks for all the prayers.

I'm glad you had a good time out with your mom - I love her shopping style! I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better today - will keep you in my prayers! {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

Good morning MMC!!!! Happy PINES DAY!!!

:merry:

I am getting so excited & overwhelmed looking through the Thanskgiving magazines. So many things I want to try! I need to decide on a few & plan the Thanksgiving lunch! Once I figure out what I'm going to make, the others can chime in with what they want to bring! So exciting!!! I need to get in gear though - I need to start cleaning house so I'm not trying to do it all the week of Thanksgiving. We will have the Turkey Trott at our house in the morning & then the inlaws coming for lunch. Busy day! Dinner (supper) will be at my sisters, so I need to make something to bring there too! SO FUN!! I'm in such a holiday mood today!!!

:served:

I have 2 more rows to go on my Christmas afghan - and then a border. Hopefully I can finish that tonight!!!

I saw my Dad outside this morning on my way to work - he was bringing the trash out to the road for pick up, so I was happy to see him out & about after his procedure yesterday! Thanks for all the prayers!!

Hope you are all having a WONDERFUL Wednesday/Pines Day!!!

Have fun with your holiday planning! I hope you get to finish your afghan tonight - post pictures of it when you are done! So very happy to read that your dad is up and around - seeing him must have made your day! I will keep him in my prayers! Have a MERRY Wednesday, Holiday!!!

 

[Meceka]

And more good news! Mr. reports that our new stovetop was FINALLY installed! It's a long story, but having it finally in feels like a major victory. After all we went through, I hope it cooks well! (That is, as well as it can considering the cooks.)

I'm glad the stove top was finally installed!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon,

I feel like I have been away from here for too long. I was going through the posts on Monday night and I fell asleep with the computer on my lap. These muscle relaxers are really doing a number on me. Last night when I finally was able to get on MMC, I responded to one or two posts and then MMC wouldn't let me back in. I kept getting the "Sign up to be a Platinum Member screen." I am now out of work until at least Saturday, my back is doing better but still very, very sore. I can't bend over to pick things up but it is a bit better from where it doesn't feel like being squeezed by a vice.

I do have some very exciting news, we bought a new car yesterday!!!!! A 2014 Chevy Equinox, we weren't planning on it until the spring but the deal we couldn't pass up!!! We are also trading in the vehicle we weren't planning on trading, but to go to an All wheel drive vehicle from a minivan that is not much better than a sled in the snow I think we made the right choice. The best thing is our monthly payment will be less than what we are paying on the van. We should be picking it up Monday or Tuesday. We cannot wait!!!

Another great deal I found yesterday at Goodwill, I found another Jim Shore Santa decoration at GW for $4!!!!! I bought it and checked it out online, it sells at retail for $58!!!!!
Here is what it looks like:

I hope you all are having a great day!!!!

I'm glad your back is feeling better! Congratulations on the new vehicle and the Jim Shore ornament!

 

[sugar142286]

It's snowing!!!!! .



Goodnight, friends!!

xx

:sparkle:

So jealous!

 

[sugar142286]

Good Morning MMC Gang!

As life would have it, I'm too busy to check the forum everyday. so this is just a short notice that I'm healthy and as already said very busy.

Unfortunately I doubt life will calm down any until right before christmas. So I'll drop in if I have time. Just to share some of the happy things that happened the last two or three weeks:

My work team and I celebrated the birth of a healthy little daughter to one of my co-workers. Her name is Aylin (which is the turkish version of Eileen, but they pronounce it like Eileen), she was born on October 28th.

My sunday school team meeting went very well. We have the childrens christmas church service well covered.

I was babysitting two very energized two boys (age 8 and 12) last thurstday. Who made the couple hours I watched them, very entertaining. I just love those two!

I hope you are all well and happy.

See you later!

Congrats to your friend! Good to hear from you.

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon, MMC!

Dreary, windy and rainy day here - good day to be inside working! Lots for me to do yet so I had best get going.

Be MERRY!!!

 

[Meceka]

Happy Pines Day!!!

 

[sugar142286]

Sorry Snowflake, I walked away for a few minutes last night and Tapatalk wouldn't let me log back in when I got back!
Anyway, Maggie is still coughing. The poor thing. I am supposed to call the doctor back when she finishes her medicine. She has three more doses left. She's taking it every other day so I will be calling soon. It looks like she may be going back for another xray of the lungs. I will keep you posted, xo.

I hope something can be done to help Maggie soon!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning everyone....It's hump day!!!!

Isn't that the truth....:wink:

Very true! We're half way there!

 

[xmastidings]

I saw this in a store the other day, got me thinking about Carl, so I took a picture of it...