Christmas Countdown - 2014

[MerryCarey]

MerryCarey, where do you find the candy cane pens? I haven't found any in the stores around here for years and am not sure if it would be a good idea to buy them online. I want the ones that smell like peppermint. cheesy

I didn't buy any this year, but the past two years I found them at Walgreens. And yes, the ink smells like peppermint! They were very inexpensive, like three for a dollar. I threw them in with the gifts I gave to co-workers, but I didn't get to Walgreens this entire season, for some reason, so I didn't buy any this year.

 

[Meceka]

Can you get ahold of a digital recorder? I bought one a few years ago when I was doing some recording for Librivox. We have a combined turntable/cassette/CD/radio unit, and I use a patch cord to connect the headphone jack to the line-in of my digital recorder. (I can't listen in, though, unless I connect an mini-speaker to the recorder.) Then I download the files to my computer, separate the songs (you need software that allows you to edit audio files; I like Audacity, which is free and has a lot of features), fill in the MP3 tags, and I'm in business.

If you don't have a digital recorder, there is hardware out there that allows you to connect a turntable or cassette player to a computer so you can record directly in the computer with recording software (Audacity is good for this, too). They also make turntables and cassette players that connect directly to a computer.

But any of these solutions runs into money. Something to ask Santa for next year ...

Money is definitely a consideration on my part, as always. Thank you for the tips - I will do my research and hopefully will be able to come up with something good.

 

[MerryCarey]

It has taken over an hour to get caught up this morning! But it's been a delightful hour. See you later!

 

[Meceka]

I didn't buy any this year, but the past two years I found them at Walgreens. And yes, the ink smells like peppermint! They were very inexpensive, like three for a dollar. I threw them in with the gifts I gave to co-workers, but I didn't get to Walgreens this entire season, for some reason, so I didn't buy any this year.

Shoot, I was there this past season but only ran in to buy coffee. I'll definitely check this year! Thank you for letting me know where you bought them!

 

[snowflake22]

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[Bradmac]

Happy New Year, everyone!

I.m glad to be here will all of you! cheesy

 

[CoJack27]

Went to the grocery store this morning an they already have an aisle for Valentines Day.

 

[snowflake22]

Happy New Year, everyone!



I.m glad to be here will all of you! cheesy

Happy New Year, Brad!!

All the best to you & your family in 2014!!




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[Slim]

You've said what's in my mind today.



The tradition of the notes in the "time capsule" is a great idea!

Even though both our sons are in college we still do the time capsule. I only wish we would have started it sooner. Our first note is dated Jan 1 2007.

 

[jennifer91]

Happy New Year, MMC! I wish you and your families all a safe, happy, healthy, and prosperous 2014! May God bless you all!

One of my resolutions is to try to post at least once on MMC every single day. Why? I love this place and to me, it's not about just being here around Christmas-time. I like to keep in touch with you all because we've grown to be good friends. I like to see how everyone is doing, how everyone is feeling, and what's new with you and your families.

I am going to try my absolute best to keep my resolution. There are 1,440 minutes in a day - there is no excuse as to why I can't spend at least 5-10 minutes on here every day! ♥

I have been applying for jobs like crazy the past week or so. It's so nervewracking! I have received a lot of emails for positions that I am not interested in. I guess it's going to take some time and patience, that's for sure! I applied for two I am really interested in at the end of last week. I don't think I will hear back until late this week or next week (if at all) because of New Years Eve/New Years Day.

You all have been chatty! Off to catch up on 27 pages - lol!

 

[sugar142286]

Good afternoon! Hope you're all enjoying the day!!!


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[jennifer91]

I am all caught up! You guys were certainly chatty last night!! I can see the 2014 Countdown breaking records already!

 

[JingleBellJames]

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all have a great year!

Believe it or not my dad was born on Christmas Day and Mum New Years Day, so we took her out for a nice lunch! Was fantastic!

I hope 2014 will be good to all of you!

 

[sugar142286]

I am SO happy we ordered/got dvr in December so I could record all the movies...30% of dvr memory used in December already. Hmmm! Lol!

We got DVR last year and it was the best thing we ever did. I love it at Christmas time.


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[sugar142286]

I've had a full bottle of bubbly, so at some point, I expect it to start counteracting the caffeine. So I doubt that I make it all the way too.

How late did you stay up?


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[sugar142286]

Good morning one and all! Happy New Year to everyone. My wish for you is peace, love, happiness, wealth and health and blessed 2014 Christmas....

I wish I could have been here to ring in the New Year with everyone, but I just couldn't hang. Our relocation/ move has really exhausted Lisa and I, and by the time 10:00pm came around, my eyes were rolling up inside my head. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I was gone until the closet neighbors started lighting off fireworks (I love fireworks) and I just rolled over and went right back to sleep.

Weird, 3:30am came around, and I was wide awake. Just sitting here now, watching the weather channel while drinking a cup of coffee watching to see what this latest storm (Hercules) is going to do and to see how much snow they are now calling for.

Sounds like you all had a great time here ringing in the New Year, I think it's a great start....Me, I think I'm going to go to work today to make up some time from moving; Happy New Year!!!!

How is the new house coming along? Happy New Year to you and your family!


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[JingleBellJames]

I ended up having a few more drinks than intended, was starting to feel a little drunk to be honest lol. Didn't pop the bubbly till midnight watching the Sydney fireworks on TV which I promptly muted and played Auld Lang Syne!

Saw the New Year in with you all too, watched the ball drop live on the internet, a tradition for me anyway! cheesy

 

[Christmasstar]

For me, it's the QUALITY of the posts here rather than the quantity that brings me back every day. We rack up nearly 60,000 posts not just to artificially inflate the count, but because we care so genuinely about each other that we're constantly checking in, sharing our thoughts, and keeping in touch.

If it were strictly about the number of posts, I wouldn't come here. It's about the people, not the stats. As long as it stays that way, I'll be here every day I'm able!

well said!
That is what keeps me coming here all the time too. I love the support and encouragement I find here. Numbers don't thrill me, friends do!
I hope to keep you all close through out the year to come. Thank you
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[sugar142286]

yes, but over 118 of those posts are made and sugar talking into the wee hours of the morning, apparently both had to much of Carl's special blend.

We had a good time!!! What can I say? We're crazy!


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[made582]

Happy New Year, everyone!

I.m glad to be here will all of you! cheesy

Happy New Year, Brad!!!!!!! Wishing you and your family all the best in 2014!!!!!

Went to the grocery store this morning an they already have an aisle for Valentines Day.

Yeah, every store I have been to the last couple of days has all of the Christmas stuff shoved in one little section and huge Valentines displays.

Happy New Year, MMC! I wish you and your families all a safe, happy, healthy, and prosperous 2014! May God bless you all!

One of my resolutions is to try to post at least once on MMC every single day. Why? I love this place and to me, it's not about just being here around Christmas-time. I like to keep in touch with you all because we've grown to be good friends. I like to see how everyone is doing, how everyone is feeling, and what's new with you and your families.

I am going to try my absolute best to keep my resolution. There are 1,440 minutes in a day - there is no excuse as to why I can't spend at least 5-10 minutes on here every day! ♥

I have been applying for jobs like crazy the past week or so. It's so nervewracking! I have received a lot of emails for positions that I am not interested in. I guess it's going to take some time and patience, that's for sure! I applied for two I am really interested in at the end of last week. I don't think I will hear back until late this week or next week (if at all) because of New Years Eve/New Years Day.

You all have been chatty! Off to catch up on 27 pages - lol!

Happy New Year, Jennifer!!!!!!! We would love to hear from you everyday so I think your resolution is great!!! Wishing you all of the best with the job hunt!!!!!