Christmas Countdown - 2013

[Christmasstar]

Good evening everyone! Hope you all are doing fine. :] I had my exam earlier today and I am so glad it is finally over. It was supposed to be the most challenging one so I am happy it is already down.

Also, I had a nice accident this morning at the local M&S. I went there to buy my mum some of her favourite Indian chai tea and there were classical Christmas songs playing in the store. I have heard a lovely old lady singing one of them. Her singing was actually very neat and beautiful and I couldn't resist but tell her how much I like her singing and her voice. At the end, I ended up finding out that she use to sing when she was young. Also, I found out that she loves Christmas time as much as I do (and, of course, as we all do!)! It was very nice. ^^

Have a nice evening everyone! Best wishes. xx

good to hear you made it through your exam!

Love those seemingly chance encounters that leave you smiling the rest of the day!

 

[Christmasstar]

Here's a tip: you can microwave chocolate chip cookies for 15 or 20 seconds to make them all warm and gooey again. It even works with store-bought cookies!

I do that too! I do not care for cold cookies, but love them warmed up

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening all you merry people! I am in full Christmas mode around here but it seems like something was missing. Then I realize I haven't been on here since Thursday! THATS IT!!! I won't have time to catch up on all the posts, but I'll try my best. I hope you are all doing great & enjoying every minute of this holiday season!!

We had a really great & Chrismtassy weekend. When I look outside, everything is covered in white! :smile: Saturday was cookie day at our house. My friend & her 3 kids came over a little after noon - it snowed ALL day & we made a double batch of cut out cookies, icing'd them all, we made candy, listened to Christmas music all day & then watched Christmas movies all night. They stayed until 1:30 am. It was such a relaxing & enjoyable day! LOVED EVERY MINUTE! Yesterday was candy day at my Moms. There were 12 of us in Moms kitchen. So fun!!! It snowed some & the wind was blowing like crazy - all the schools were closed today. Here's a pic my niece took yesterday at Moms:



After candy day, friends of ours came over. We ended up meeting another friend at the local tavern - her kids work in the kitchen there, so she was there by herself waiting on her kids to be done working, so we went to visit. Then we all went back to the friends house who had come to our house earlier. Another enjoyable day with family & friends! Ahhhh - the holidays!

This morning Time Warner was over & hooked up our new cable/internet/phone package. Now I can start DVR'ing all these wonderful Christmas movies!!! So exciting. I have it scheduled to record Prep & Landing at 8 & 8:30 tonight. My friend said it was really cute.

One night this week we are having movie night at my Mom/Dads to watch The Bishops Wife. Love that movie!!

OK - enough babbling!! I'm off to read more posts!! Hope you all have a wonderful night!!!

Hey girl!!

Great pic!! You all look so happy, and like you're having fun !!

xx


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[snowflake22]

Good evening, Christmas family!

Palmer is sleeping on my feet, helping to keep me warm and the song currently playing on the radio is Josh Groban's version of I'll Be Home for Christmas. I must say I love his voice!!! I'm still not feeling all that great - hoping that changes soon! Lots to do yet. The mall owner told us there is no way we will get a bigger spot - we don't bring in enough money to suit her. That must mean that something even better is going to come along - I hope, anyway!

Be MERRY and safe!!!

Hugs to you & Palmer!! Cutest foot warmer out there!!

Praying a better spot comes along!

xo


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[snowflake22]

Okay guys just checking in on yall, I am just changing from work clothes to skiing attire I want to get a few runs in tonight on the snow....Hope everyone had a good Monday. I am just glad it's over with! ttyl!

Have a great time!!


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[snowflake22]

Good evening, MMC!!

xx

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[Christmasstar]

Good evening all you merry people! I am in full Christmas mode around here but it seems like something was missing. Then I realize I haven't been on here since Thursday! THATS IT!!! I won't have time to catch up on all the posts, but I'll try my best. I hope you are all doing great & enjoying every minute of this holiday season!!

We had a really great & Chrismtassy weekend. When I look outside, everything is covered in white! :smile: Saturday was cookie day at our house. My friend & her 3 kids came over a little after noon - it snowed ALL day & we made a double batch of cut out cookies, icing'd them all, we made candy, listened to Christmas music all day & then watched Christmas movies all night. They stayed until 1:30 am. It was such a relaxing & enjoyable day! LOVED EVERY MINUTE! Yesterday was candy day at my Moms. There were 12 of us in Moms kitchen. So fun!!! It snowed some & the wind was blowing like crazy - all the schools were closed today. Here's a pic my niece took yesterday at Moms:



After candy day, friends of ours came over. We ended up meeting another friend at the local tavern - her kids work in the kitchen there, so she was there by herself waiting on her kids to be done working, so we went to visit. Then we all went back to the friends house who had come to our house earlier. Another enjoyable day with family & friends! Ahhhh - the holidays!

This morning Time Warner was over & hooked up our new cable/internet/phone package. Now I can start DVR'ing all these wonderful Christmas movies!!! So exciting. I have it scheduled to record Prep & Landing at 8 & 8:30 tonight. My friend said it was really cute.

One night this week we are having movie night at my Mom/Dads to watch The Bishops Wife. Love that movie!!

OK - enough babbling!! I'm off to read more posts!! Hope you all have a wonderful night!!!

looks like you all had a wonderful time! I have not done one of those since my girls were little. I think maybe I should do one again!

 

[made582]

Star- Good Job reclaiming your table!!!

Holiday- Glad you had a great weekend!! I'll be awaiting my shipment of cookies and candy!! Praying for your FIL.

Dawg- Have fun out there on the slopes!!

Meceka- Praying you feel better soon and that something even better comes along.

Graywolf- Praying that your son is doing okay. I've never been much of a wrapper. Bags are more my style.

HMG- Hope you got your wrapping done!!!

Victoria- Glad the exam is over with!!!

Virginia- We do have some the nicest people on the internet here at MMC!!

Seawaters- Hope they get the wires rerouted quick!!! We are going to miss you around here!!

Frosty- Praying the knee heals soon.

Bradmac- This is the first time that I have heard of a raccoon being a camera hog!!! Glad you had fun at the church party.

Jennifer- Enjoy your time with the family!! Still praying for your mom.

MerryCarey- Hope you enjoyed your last day off.

Ryan- Hope you survived the rest of your afternoon.

Sugar- Hope you guys are enjoying the lights!!!

Snowflake- Hope you are having a quiet and relaxing evening friend!! xx

Coach- Hope you are enjoying the season with the little Bambina!!!!

Binger- I've already started soundproofing my apartment so I can crank the Love!!!!!

Crown- Can you please slow the count down????


Okay, I think that's everyone. If I missed you, I'm sorry.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good evening, Christmas family!

Palmer is sleeping on my feet, helping to keep me warm and the song currently playing on the radio is Josh Groban's version of I'll Be Home for Christmas. I must say I love his voice!!! I'm still not feeling all that great - hoping that changes soon! Lots to do yet. The mall owner told us there is no way we will get a bigger spot - we don't bring in enough money to suit her. That must mean that something even better is going to come along - I hope, anyway!

Be MERRY and safe!!!

sounds so relaxing, hope you are feeling better quickly!
Tell her if you got the bigger spot then you could bring in more money!!

 

[sugar142286]

My FIL had knee replacement surgery on Friday too! He got out of the hospital today - but with all the snow & ice we have around here, he went to the nursing home for some rehab! His surgery was at 9:30 am Friday & they had him up walking by 3pm Friday. That's just amazing! Frosty - I hope you recovery quickly & Star, I hope you can avoid surgery!!!!

Glad to hear he is doing well with his recovery!


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[sugar142286]

Good evening, Christmas family!

Palmer is sleeping on my feet, helping to keep me warm and the song currently playing on the radio is Josh Groban's version of I'll Be Home for Christmas. I must say I love his voice!!! I'm still not feeling all that great - hoping that changes soon! Lots to do yet. The mall owner told us there is no way we will get a bigger spot - we don't bring in enough money to suit her. That must mean that something even better is going to come along - I hope, anyway!

Be MERRY and safe!!!

Hope you start to feel better soon!


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[Christmasstar]

Nice and quiet here tonight. Finished cleaning up the kitchen. Roasted a chicken for a salad to be enjoyed tomorrow.
I am sitting here watching TV and crocheting a scarf for LittleCS. I hope I can get it done in time for Christmas.
Back to work tomorrow and I hear from others today that is is crazy busy there. I expected that being close to Christmas now.
Looks like we may actually get no snow tonight, first time in about a week. There is more due tomorrow, so hopefully while we have a break they get some of it cleared out of the downtown area.

 

[snowflake22]

Nice and quiet here tonight. Finished cleaning up the kitchen. Roasted a chicken for a salad to be enjoyed tomorrow.
I am sitting here watching TV and crocheting a scarf for LittleCS. I hope I can get it done in time for Christmas.
Back to work tomorrow and I hear from others today that is is crazy busy there. I expected that being close to Christmas now.
Looks like we may actually get no snow tonight, first time in about a week. There is more due tomorrow, so hopefully while we have a break they get some of it cleared out of the downtown area.

What is your town's snow plowing schedule/guidelines?
I can't believe they only will start plowing after 3 inches here. We've had accidents all day, yet they plan to hold off until tomorrow since it is supposed to continue snowing. What??

Hope you can get LittleCS's scarf finished- bet it's pretty & cozy!!




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[made582]

What is your town's snow plowing schedule/guidelines?
I can't believe they only will start plowing after 3 inches here. We've had accidents all day, yet they plan to hold off until tomorrow since it is supposed to continue snowing. What??

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That is crazy!!!! They plow and salt the main roads here for even a dusting. They won't go into neighborhoods unless we get 6 inches. Mainly because the trucks are to big for most of the smaller streets, so they have to hire it out to other companies.

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[Christmasstar]

What is your town's snow plowing schedule/guidelines?
I can't believe they only will start plowing after 3 inches here. We've had accidents all day, yet they plan to hold off until tomorrow since it is supposed to continue snowing. What??

Hope you can get LittleCS's scarf finished- bet it's pretty & cozy!!




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I just finished reading a story related to that in our local paper...
http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.co...d-on-stratford-streets-to-make-room-for-plows
They plow here when we get snow, main streets, bus routes first then the rest get done.

 

[snowflake22]

I just finished reading a story related to that in our local paper...
http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.co...d-on-stratford-streets-to-make-room-for-plows
They plow here when we get snow, main streets, bus routes first then the rest get done.

Interesting! Thanks for sharing, CS.
I like how much your town is concerned for public safety.




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[snowflake22]

That is crazy!!!! They plow and salt the main roads here for even a dusting. They won't go into neighborhoods unless we get 6 inches. Mainly because the trucks are to big for most of the smaller streets, so they have to hire it out to other companies.

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I know, right?!

Glad you guys are safe & sound

So many employees were late today because 2 of our main highways were a mess! Accidents, cars in the ditches. Sad.


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[snowflake22]

Goodnight, friends!!

Sweet dreams.

xx

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[made582]

Goodnight, friends!!

Sweet dreams.

xx

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Goodnight, buddy!!!!! Hope you sleep great!!

XX

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[Christmasstar]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing, CS.
I like how much your town is concerned for public safety.




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I live in a great community, we have our problems, but over all it is a great place.