Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Festive Spirit]

Well, I do not have kidney stones, thank goodness. We are not sure. I will be going in for x-rays to see if maybe something happened when I fell at the beauty shop. I have a feeling that is what is bothering me. With the house torn apart, we have to walk slowly in the house anyway, so now I don't feel so slow pokish since everyone else is slow! I might have to have minor surgery on my finger, the one that has the viscous discharge. The doctor thinks it is a cyst that is pushing against the nail bed. That is what is making a groove in the fingernail and causing the pain and discharge.

It is raining here and has rained for the past few days, but a miracle occurred yesterday when Hubby and Kane were able to frame the east wall--BIG YAY!!! I am so lucky to have a husband who is talented in the area of construction, and that is basically a hobby that he picked up along the way. His "real" job was as an engineer with the U.S. Forest Service designing roads and other things. His last few years, however, were spent maintaining forest property on the Mendocino.

I have a question: When I click on the Countdown link in my daily email, I am taken to the first page of Christmas Together. The Countdown "page" shows up as having been moved. Now I have to go to page two of Christmas Together and the Countdown keeps moving further and further down the list. Am I doing something wrong?

I am going to read some more posts before we head back to Chico to pick up some more supplies. TTYL

I hope you are back to 100% very soon. Look after yourself.

I'm having major homesickness today. Tomorrow is Kinkling Day, and I haven't had kinklings since before I left Maryland to get married. The only place to find them is in Frederick County around Shrove Tuesday. (They're a relative of the "fastnacht"---I have no idea how they came to be called "kinklings" locally.) I have a terrible case of nostalgia, thinking about those pillowy, sugary goodies.

I do have a recipe my dad sent me once, but no experience in making a dough that requires rising and frying in deep fat. I'd end up maimed or burn down the kitchen if I tried it.

I know only to well what homesickness is like. I hope you can find some kinkling somewhere . Can you get it online? Sounds delicious!

I'm going to try and catch up on some sleep. I kept tossing and turning last night, not sure why. I can't keep my eyes open anymore so I will see you in the morning! I hope everyone is well and had a wonderful day. Enjoy the rest of your evening!
Goodnight!!!


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Hope you sleep well and feel rested when you wake up.

Hello Christmas family! Sorry I have been scarce lately just getting ready to leave and there is soooo much to get done! I am leaving Friday but will be in touch here as much if not more than I am now! I will miss my family so much but I have been through this enough to know it will pass... Just wanted to pop in to say hello and I hope everyone in the Midwest and east is okay in this latest snowstorm! Goodnight friends!

Keeping you all in prayer. It must be so difficult having to leave your family. I hope that the time goes by quickly. Keep courage friend.

I'm back from Sydney with my mind buzzing with new ideas to implement at work. I have 20 pages of posts to catch up on but I'm going to sit back and watch The Block, have a bath, then finish a brilliant book in bed. Nighty night all. Sweet dreams and warm hugs to all.

Glad you had a nice trip! Sweet dreams.

 

[snowflake22]

Boo, I'll head over with the skillet and help you along!!!!



xx

Sweet!! Haha!


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[HomemakinGirl]

:lol: Sorry, friend!!

Hope you can have a relaxing night~

xx

Thanks, I did :-D

 

[snowflake22]

Hello Christmas family! Sorry I have been scarce lately just getting ready to leave and there is soooo much to get done! I am leaving Friday but will be in touch here as much if not more than I am now! I will miss my family so much but I have been through this enough to know it will pass... Just wanted to pop in to say hello and I hope everyone in the Midwest and east is okay in this latest snowstorm! Goodnight friends!

Keeping you & your family in my thoughts & prayers, dawg

Wishing you a safe time away.

Thank you so much for your service. God speed.

((Hugs)) buddy~


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[snowflake22]

I'm back from Sydney with my mind buzzing with new ideas to implement at work. I have 20 pages of posts to catch up on but I'm going to sit back and watch The Block, have a bath, then finish a brilliant book in bed. Nighty night all. Sweet dreams and warm hugs to all.

Hope you had a relaxing night!

Good luck implementing your new ideas.

((Hugs)) back to you


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[snowflake22]

Good morning, MMC buddies!!

Chilling here at 8 degrees, big difference from the -18 yesterday! Yay! Haha

Hope you have a blessed & beautiful day~

Xx

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[HomemakinGirl]

Good evening,

I spent a few hours with the upholstery cleaner, shampooing our furniture, with 5 cats and 2 boys it needed it.
Another well needed day off tomorrow, I may take a run to Goodwill to see if ant Christmas treasures have turned up, or if there is any good book to buy. Since I stopped buying a daily newspaper, I have been reading more books. I have read at least 6 books since October, and I need something new since I finished my latest yesterday.

I pulled a bonehead move earlier, I locked myself out of the house. I grabbed everything except my keys. I had my phone and called my wife, she got ride home and let me in. cheesy

I am tired enough to fall asleep now but I was hoping to stay up to watch a little Fallon, but that is an hour away.


Good night, my Christmas buds.

I'm glad you had your cell phone. I have a really bad habit of leaving mine at home when I go out.
I hope you find some goodies today, have fun and enjoy your day off!

 

[Virginia]

Well, I do not have kidney stones, thank goodness. We are not sure. I will be going in for x-rays to see if maybe something happened when I fell at the beauty shop. I have a feeling that is what is bothering me. With the house torn apart, we have to walk slowly in the house anyway, so now I don't feel so slow pokish since everyone else is slow! I might have to have minor surgery on my finger, the one that has the viscous discharge. The doctor thinks it is a cyst that is pushing against the nail bed. That is what is making a groove in the fingernail and causing the pain and discharge.

It is raining here and has rained for the past few days, but a miracle occurred yesterday when Hubby and Kane were able to frame the east wall--BIG YAY!!! I am so lucky to have a husband who is talented in the area of construction, and that is basically a hobby that he picked up along the way. His "real" job was as an engineer with the U.S. Forest Service designing roads and other things. His last few years, however, were spent maintaining forest property on the Mendocino.

I have a question: When I click on the Countdown link in my daily email, I am taken to the first page of Christmas Together. The Countdown "page" shows up as having been moved. Now I have to go to page two of Christmas Together and the Countdown keeps moving further and further down the list. Am I doing something wrong?

I am going to read some more posts before we head back to Chico to pick up some more supplies. TTYL

Sounds painful. I hope you get some answers and relief soon. Take care.

 

[Virginia]

I'm having major homesickness today. Tomorrow is Kinkling Day, and I haven't had kinklings since before I left Maryland to get married. The only place to find them is in Frederick County around Shrove Tuesday. (They're a relative of the "fastnacht"---I have no idea how they came to be called "kinklings" locally.) I have a terrible case of nostalgia, thinking about those pillowy, sugary goodies.

I do have a recipe my dad sent me once, but no experience in making a dough that requires rising and frying in deep fat. I'd end up maimed or burn down the kitchen if I tried it.

I burnt my mum's kitchen when I was cooking chips. The curtains went up whoosh and the ceiling paint bubbled. Scary!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Hello Christmas family! Sorry I have been scarce lately just getting ready to leave and there is soooo much to get done! I am leaving Friday but will be in touch here as much if not more than I am now! I will miss my family so much but I have been through this enough to know it will pass... Just wanted to pop in to say hello and I hope everyone in the Midwest and east is okay in this latest snowstorm! Goodnight friends!

I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I'm back from Sydney with my mind buzzing with new ideas to implement at work. I have 20 pages of posts to catch up on but I'm going to sit back and watch The Block, have a bath, then finish a brilliant book in bed. Nighty night all. Sweet dreams and warm hugs to all.

Have a good night Virginia!

 

[made582]

Good morning, MMC buddies!!

Chilling here at 8 degrees, big difference from the -18 yesterday! Yay! Haha

Hope you have a blessed & beautiful day~

Xx


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Good Morning, Buddy!!!! Enjoy the heat wave!!! Have a great day at work!!!

Xx



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[Festive Spirit]

Merry Morning! what are you all up to today?

Have a wonderful day whatever you get up to!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Hope you sleep well and feel rested when you wake up

Thank you so much!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, Buddy!!!! Enjoy the heat wave!!! Have a great day at work!!!

Xx



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Haha!! Thanks

Hope you have an awesome day, buddy!!

xx


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[snowflake22]

Merry Morning! what are you all up to today?

Have a wonderful day whatever you get up to!

Hey Festive!!

I am working today, and then finally have a day off.

What are you up to?

Have a fabulous day, girl!!


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[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning, MMC buddies!!

Chilling here at 8 degrees, big difference from the -18 yesterday! Yay! Haha

Hope you have a blessed & beautiful day~

Xx

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Good morning!
We are at 13 degrees right now, just had the dogs out back. I can't even imagine what -18 feels like on your skin. Ugh! I hope it continues to warm up for you xx
Wishing you a beautiful day too!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I burnt my mum's kitchen when I was cooking chips. The curtains went up whoosh and the ceiling paint bubbled. Scary!

Oh my goodness, that is scary. I hope no one was hurt!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Hey Festive!!

I am working today, and then finally have a day off.

What are you up to?

Have a fabulous day, girl!!


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Have a great day at work, hope it's not to busy! I am home looking after the children and catching up with some laundry and chores. Pretty easy going day today which is great because it's been hectic lately

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning!
We are at 13 degrees right now, just had the dogs out back. I can't even imagine what -18 feels like on your skin. Ugh! I hope it continues to warm up for you xx
Wishing you a beautiful day too!!!

Give the girls hugs for us

Thanks, HmG-
My skin is a mess, it is so dry. My hands are cracking, and I keep applying lotion. Can't wait for warmer weather! Looks like it is coming Knock on wood! Ha!

xx


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