Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Christmas-A-Holic]

LOL I actually meant me coming to your place for a cuppa all the way from Australia

Ohhhhhhhh!!! Come on over! As I told Sugar, Binger is drinking it all! :lol:

 

[sugar142286]

Well gmorn/ evening all. Its 9am here, I've written up my fortnightly menu and grocery list. Now I'm cooling off in the pool before we go grocery shopping. I'll keep my eyes open for some chrissy bargains!!!

Good evening, Virginia! Hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[MerryCarey]

That is some crazy weather!

Glad the projector was able to be fixed, and is running better than ever. Enjoy your movie night!!


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It turned out not so good. The projector ran great through a couple of short reels, then the sound went sour and it started running rough. I was afraid it would stretch or tear the sprocket holes on the film, so we stopped it. It'll have to go back to the repair guy. Happily, he guarantees his work for a year. But it broke up our movie night. Poor Mr. It's really a job to pack up one of those things for shipping---it weighs over 30 pounds.

We have plenty of video to look at, or Mr. can dig out one of the other projectors and set it up. Disappointing, though.

 

[Virginia]

Ohhhhhhhh!!! Come on over! As I told Sugar, Binger is drinking it all! :lol:

Oh no, there's no time to waste!!!

 

[snowflake22]

It turned out not so good. The projector ran great through a couple of short reels, then the sound went sour and it started running rough. I was afraid it would stretch or tear the sprocket holes on the film, so we stopped it. It'll have to go back to the repair guy. Happily, he guarantees his work for a year. But it broke up our movie night. Poor Mr. It's really a job to pack up one of those things for shipping---it weighs over 30 pounds.



We have plenty of video to look at, or Mr. can dig out one of the other projectors and set it up. Disappointing, though.

Sorry to hear that- what a bummer.


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[sugar142286]

It turned out not so good. The projector ran great through a couple of short reels, then the sound went sour and it started running rough. I was afraid it would stretch or tear the sprocket holes on the film, so we stopped it. It'll have to go back to the repair guy. Happily, he guarantees his work for a year. But it broke up our movie night. Poor Mr. It's really a job to pack up one of those things for shipping---it weighs over 30 pounds.



We have plenty of video to look at, or Mr. can dig out one of the other projectors and set it up. Disappointing, though.

Sorry to hear this happened, but hoping you guys can still have a good night and get the projector feel soon!

 

[Meceka]

Anyone seen Before Midnight? Seen the other two, first one was good, really good! Might swing past the Cinema for some REAL popcorn and grab a copy of that!

I want to see that movie - loved the first two.

 

[Meceka]

Hope everyone is doing great today. We'll be on the road again in a bit. 1,480 miles to go. Drove 600 miles yesterday as we didn't leave till 6:30pm. I gotta say, going 480 miles on one tank of gas was suuuper nice. LOL Then only paying $35 to fill it up, even better. Though I still love my truck!

Some prayers would be appreciated. Bud had some sharp pains in his side last night about 2 hours after we left. From some other symptoms earlier and this last incident, we're thinking he may have either a kidney or gall stone. Not excruciating, but enough to make him wince and want to sit still. He has a high pain threshold so for him to say something it's bad. He was asleep and I was still driving at 2:30am. I deliberately chose a hotel that shared an exit with the hospital just in case. I think he'll be fine, but I'd rather be safe. ;-)

Hope you all have a blessed and beautiful Saturday!!! I'll probably continue being the driver so no catch-up for me yet. I'm going to try and go 10 hours today if Bud doesn't object, because I really want to see New Mexico and Colorado in the light of day tomorrow.

LOL Last night Bud bought a Christmas travel mug for me that was on clearance at a Kangaroo gas station. Specifically because, 1) It was Christmas and 2) It read, "The Roo Mug." ROFL. Our black Lab, Rossi is nicknamed, "RooRoo," or "Roo," for short. So Merry Christmas to you all as we continue to find Christmas clearance items!



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Praying for Bud and continued safe travel. Nice gift he bought you!

 

[gabulldawg]

Good afternoon everyone! I am just getting in from a day on the slopes. It has been a great one you could not ask for better weather. Snow still falling for the 4th day in a row. In all 4 days at my house we have received about a foot. I am sure at the higher elevations at the ski slopes they have received more. After today it dries out though and gets colder. Lows in the single digits and highs around 20F. Still normal for dead of winter. It's still hard to believe we are in the middle of January. This morning when I woke up I still had to slap myself because I still feel like it should be the holidays. This year they just went by way too fast. I mean they do every year but this year was like I went to sleep and dreamed about Christmas and woke up and it was January.

Oh well not much else planned this weekend. We are having family movie night tonight. We are going to watch polar express. I think when the boys get a little older Saturday night movie night will get a little better.Not that they are not fun now because I look forward to them all week. but it's hard to keep their attention unless its a cartoon or home alone.I love home alone but it's getting where we are watching that one almost every Saturday night now.lol well I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Talk to yall tomorrow. Gnight!

 

[xmas365]

Thinking of taking a run for a Blu-ray for tonight, Any recommendations? Last one I got was Silver Linings Playbook, thought it was really good. Doesn't seem to be much out except for the blockbusters. What's peoples thought on World War Z, any redeeming quality's other than Brad Pitt (I know alot of you are lady's) Any other suggestions?

I thought World War Z was okay, not really my type of movie though.

 

[Meceka]

Xmas, I thought you might like this one.

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Love the clever tweak of musical lyrics! cheesy

 

[Meceka]

It's all around his side. I asked the same thing. He said it started right after he popped his back at a convenience store. LOL He was a massage therapist and worked with chiropractors so he knows the correct way to do some self work when needed after training. He had been doing heavy weight training earlier in the day, popped his back to loosen up and then the pain started.

I suggested could also be costachondral bruising from the lift that he really felt after the stretch. He seems to be much better today but still tender in the rib region.

So we're rolling on to Abilene.

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I'm glad Bud seems to be much better - will keep him in my prayers!

 

[Meceka]

I am so pleased the projector got fixed and I am defintely going to find "My mother the car" on your recommendation. I enjoy watching shows with the family members of the actors I admire. Dick's son was in what I thought was the original Battlestar Galactica but it is actually Galactica 1980. Did you know Bill Mumy from the original Lost in Space series has a family member in Santa Clause 2 and 3?

Interesting! I hope you are having a merry day and that it has cooled down for you!

 

[snowflake22]

Good afternoon everyone! I am just getting in from a day on the slopes. It has been a great one you could not ask for better weather. Snow still falling for the 4th day in a row. In all 4 days at my house we have received about a foot. I am sure at the higher elevations at the ski slopes they have received more. After today it dries out though and gets colder. Lows in the single digits and highs around 20F. Still normal for dead of winter. It's still hard to believe we are in the middle of January. This morning when I woke up I still had to slap myself because I still feel like it should be the holidays. This year they just went by way too fast. I mean they do every year but this year was like I went to sleep and dreamed about Christmas and woke up and it was January.

Oh well not much else planned this weekend. We are having family movie night tonight. We are going to watch polar express. I think when the boys get a little older Saturday night movie night will get a little better.Not that they are not fun now because I look forward to them all week. but it's hard to keep their attention unless its a cartoon or home alone.I love home alone but it's getting where we are watching that one almost every Saturday night now.lol well I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Talk to yall tomorrow. Gnight!

A day on the slopes sounds fabulous!!

Glad you are getting lots of snow

Have fun watching Polar Express!!

We have finally warmed up, and are getting snow too =}


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[Meceka]

Good afternoon everyone! I am just getting in from a day on the slopes. It has been a great one you could not ask for better weather. Snow still falling for the 4th day in a row. In all 4 days at my house we have received about a foot. I am sure at the higher elevations at the ski slopes they have received more. After today it dries out though and gets colder. Lows in the single digits and highs around 20F. Still normal for dead of winter. It's still hard to believe we are in the middle of January. This morning when I woke up I still had to slap myself because I still feel like it should be the holidays. This year they just went by way too fast. I mean they do every year but this year was like I went to sleep and dreamed about Christmas and woke up and it was January.

Oh well not much else planned this weekend. We are having family movie night tonight. We are going to watch polar express. I think when the boys get a little older Saturday night movie night will get a little better.Not that they are not fun now because I look forward to them all week. but it's hard to keep their attention unless its a cartoon or home alone.I love home alone but it's getting where we are watching that one almost every Saturday night now.lol well I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Talk to yall tomorrow. Gnight!

You have a nice evening planned - enjoy!

 

[Meceka]

Good evening, Christmas family!

Rain has made more than half of the snow that fell here disappear/pack down and my driveway is an icy mess. The good news is that all the cats are accounted for as Lucy Fur showed up today. She was so happy to be back she was even hugging Le Pew and they usually do not get along. All in all, not a bad day!

Be safe and MERRY!

 

[MerryCarey]

I am so pleased the projector got fixed and I am defintely going to find "My mother the car" on your recommendation. I enjoy watching shows with the family members of the actors I admire. Dick's son was in what I thought was the original Battlestar Galactica but it is actually Galactica 1980. Did you know Bill Mumy from the original Lost in Space series has a family member in Santa Clause 2 and 3?

If you watch "My Mother the Car," let me know what you think! The series is from 1965-66. The premise is that Jerry Van Dyke buys a 1928 antique car, because it's his mother, reincarnated! She speaks to him (and only him) through the car radio (voice of Ann Sothern), and constantly nags him and gives him advice. Jerry's nemesis is a crazed car collector who is desperate to get his hands on the rare old car any way he can, and Jerry's wife can't understand why he won't sell the car. Some of the ideas are quite funny: In one episode, Jerry puts an alcohol-based antifreeze in the car's radiator, and "Mother" gets drunk and weaves all over the road!

I'm not too familiar with Lost in Space, but I know Bill Mumy from that Twilight Zone episode.

 

[MerryCarey]

Sorry to hear that- what a bummer.


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Sorry to hear this happened, but hoping you guys can still have a good night and get the projector feel soon!

Thanks … I took a short video with my iPhone and I'm uploading it to my Dropbox so we can send the guy a link to show him how it's acting up.

 

[Christmasstar]

For those whose snow is vanishing, here are some frosty snowmen cupcakes to enjoy

 

[made582]

Sugar- Hope you are enjoying your evening!!

Virgina- Hope you have a great day!! Enjoy that dip in the pool!!

CAH- That was nice of SIT!!! It's a good thing too, you are going to need all of your energy!!! You better save some of that coffee for me too!!!

MerryCarey- Sorry the projector still isn't working right. I hope he can get it fixed quick.

Dawg- Glad you had a good day on the slopes!! Enjoy your movie night with the kids!!!

Meceka- Glad everyone is safe and accounted for now!!! Stay safe with that ice!!

Star- I'll take one of those cup cakes!!!!