Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Holiday]

My daughter just sent this to me. I thought they were cute!

Adorable! Are you going to try them? Melt that snow! :smile:

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!!! It's snowing!!!!! We are not expecting a lot, just a dusting to an inch. It's definitely cold out and windy out there though. Lots of running to do again today. My sister in Seattle is taking the kids to Disneyland for a week. They leave next wednesday and she just realized that my nephew has no shorts that fit him or thin pants for when it gets colder at night there. She looked at her walmart yesterday and couldn't find any so she has me running all over town to try and find him some and get them shipped to her. Fun. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

Next time I'm stuck for shopping I'll know who to call!! cheesy

Good morning,

Work beckons in about a half an hour, guess who doesn't want to go?

I will hopefully get home by 8:30 tonight, go back tomorrow morning, and then go to an AHL hockey game tomorrow night.

My wife won the tickets yesterday, so we get to see the Springfield Falcons play the Adirondack Phantoms. The boys, and myself are very excited about the game. The Falcons are one of the best teams in the AHL this year and it has been 5 years since we have gone to a game.

I must start to get ready for work, I hope you all have a good day.

See you all tonight!

How fantastic that your wife won the tickets! Have a great time at the Hockey match!

Oooh, it's cold in the office today! I don't know what the contractors are messing with, but I hope it gets back to normal soon.


Still expecting snow overnight into tomorrow morning, but we shouldn't get more than a couple inches here. The wind will be fierce, though. Most everybody is hoping this will be the last snowstorm of this winter. Including me.

Fingers crossed that it will be the last major storm for you guys. I know how you feel.

Good morning! Happy Rudolph Day! Anyone watching something Christmassy today? Maybe tonight I will get a chance - we'll see. They are calling for snow today, so would be a great day to watch Christmas!

Hope you all had a great weekend. Our soup sampling was a hit. Everything was so good! Saturday I made 6 pie crusts - made fresh strawberry pie with 2 of them & froze the other 4! Now I'm ready for fresh berry/pie season! We grilled out last night - green onion brats & baked taters on the grill. OMG - so good! Can you tell I'm getting spring fever?? Lol! Really bad spring fever!!

And here's Miss Grace - she went for a visit to my sisters yesterday afternoon.
http://s34.photobucket.com/user/bucks_fanatic/media/Gracie12Weeks_zps590d1cac.jpg.html

She was whooped last night!

http://s34.photobucket.com/user/bucks_fanatic/media/Gracie12Weeks2_zps1d2962e2.jpg.html
(I just noticed it looks like she's been drinking Bud Light! LOLOL! She loves that cup! Has been playing with it since St. Paddy's Day! Notice all her other toys in the background that get drug out every single night as well! Dogs! : -)

Have a fantastic Rudolph Day everyone!
:Rudolph:

Ok your talk of food always makes my mouth water! Great photos of Gracie!

3 days in a row to make it on here and actually read and respond to a few post!

I am sitting here drinking coffee out of my Santa mug. I have yet to put my Christmas mugs away but it's all good, it's Rudolph Day!

I hope you all have a Merry Day!

I drink out of my Christmas mug everyday!

Good morning!
I'm having my coffee, watching the latest weather report. It looks like this storm is going to be minor for my area, they are still only predicting about 3 inches of snow. It's cold out there, we have temperatures in the mid teens this morning which is a new record low for this time of the year. We should be up to the 50's by next weekend though, so I'm looking forward to that.
I have a list of things I need from the supermarket, I'm going to try and get there early and beat the crowd. I mentioned a while ago that one of our smaller local supermarkets closed down and now I have to go to a Super Stop & Shop. I really miss the store that closed and I especially miss the employees, they were all so kind. Stop & Shop is always very crowded, I can't stand it.
Anyway, not too much else going. I'll just be working on some chores around the house.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!

That's a shame about your supermarket. Fingers crossed you find somewhere else you feel more comfortable. I hope you get everything done today and get some down time later!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Adorable! Are you going to try them? Melt that snow! :smile:

I am probably about the only one on here that wants lots of snow!!!

I am not sure I will be making them but a good idea!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, Everyone.

Tomorrow.
Banner Day.
Milestone Day.
But you must be present to ''win".

Days to the Season: 233
Days to Christmas Day: 275

And of course, by now you must be aware that the above-mentioned Milestone is none other than the one-quarter mark to Christmas Day 2014!


The weather has take a turn backwards and we are at 38 degrees right now with sub-freezing temps and possible frozen precipitation just ahead.
Winter's last gasp?
I hope so, as I'm quite ready for Spring!

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Folks!

Happy Tuesday Crown :grin:

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

My mom just called from her place in the NC Smoky Mountains (Pretty close to Mgramsey) and said they got 4" of snow last night. I'm so jealous I won't get to see any snow this year. I know some of you are tired of it by now, but I'd love to see just a little!

I have another meeting with the county commissioners tonight. I'll be glad when this Fire Dept. issue is finished. I had people stopping me in the restaurant yesterday asking about it. I even had folks stopping me Saturday while I was cutting grass. Calgon! Take me awayyyyyy!

Dinner with clients tomorrow night, though. Fancy supper!

I hope y'all have a great day!

I hope the meeting goes well Brad!!!

Good afternoon everyone! Happy Rudolph day too! :# It's a perfect excuse to watch a Holiday movie and listen some Christmas music which is exactly what I am doing right now. ^^

Thanks to all for your kind words of support. They truly mean a world to me. <3

I've just had my viva (oral assessment discussing my essay with my tutor). I haven't received my grade yet but it seems to be the highest one I have received this semester. It surprised me actually because I find the subject to be the most complicated of all I'm doing. Strange, isn't it?

I hope everyone is having a nice day and will be able to enjoy something-Christmas too. :]

Happy Rudolph Day Victoria, I hope you're having a great day :-D

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Sorry to hear your favorite store has closed down! The place I have worked for the past 11 years is a family ran business. Our customers love coming in. We really get to know them and I enjoy the customers as much as they enjoy us. There are just not as many small businesses these days and I know what you mean by going into a "Super" mart type stores. Just not as personal and it seems that some of the employees don't seem to thrilled to have to wait on you. Not ALL OF THEM but you have some that won't greet you or talk to you, just check out your merchandise with a frown and get you out of there. Our store we greet with a smile and small conversation. Of course we have been around for over 80 years and it's a tradition of personal service we offer! I love my job!

Thanks CAH! The place where you work sounds wonderful. That's how it was with this smaller supermarket that closed. I had been going there since I moved to this town, over 20 years ago. Everyone was so nice. I was especially close with the cashiers. They watched my kids grow up. I guess the bigger stores that have been popping up took too much business away from them. It was sad to see them go!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning! Happy Rudolph Day! Anyone watching something Christmassy today? Maybe tonight I will get a chance - we'll see. They are calling for snow today, so would be a great day to watch Christmas!

Hope you all had a great weekend. Our soup sampling was a hit. Everything was so good! Saturday I made 6 pie crusts - made fresh strawberry pie with 2 of them & froze the other 4! Now I'm ready for fresh berry/pie season! We grilled out last night - green onion brats & baked taters on the grill. OMG - so good! Can you tell I'm getting spring fever?? Lol! Really bad spring fever!!

And here's Miss Grace - she went for a visit to my sisters yesterday afternoon.


She was whooped last night!


(I just noticed it looks like she's been drinking Bud Light! LOLOL! She loves that cup! Has been playing with it since St. Paddy's Day! Notice all her other toys in the background that get drug out every single night as well! Dogs! : -)

Have a fantastic Rudolph Day everyone!
:Rudolph:

Happy Rudolph Day Holiday, I hope you're having a great day!
Gracie is a cutie patootie!!!

3 days in a row to make it on here and actually read and respond to a few post!

I am sitting here drinking coffee out of my Santa mug. I have yet to put my Christmas mugs away but it's all good, it's Rudolph Day!

I hope you all have a Merry Day!

I hope you're having a Merry Day as well CAH :-D

 

[Christmasstar]

Just took this, snowing like crazy again

 

[Christmasstar]

My daughter just sent this to me. I thought they were cute!

those are cute!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Oooh, it's cold in the office today! I don't know what the contractors are messing with, but I hope it gets back to normal soon.
:cold:

Still expecting snow overnight into tomorrow morning, but we shouldn't get more than a couple inches here. The wind will be fierce, though. Most everybody is hoping this will be the last snowstorm of this winter. Including me.

I hope the office has warmed up by now.
I was also thinking this will probably be the last time it snows this winter. We are supposed to have temperatures in the 50's this weekend.

I'm looking forward to warmer weather too HMG! Yesterday morning was 13º, we had 20º this morning, but tomorrow morning is back down to 14º! Enough already! I totally understand what you mean about the super stop & shop places. They make me crazy. We have a couple small IGA's I like to go too. I pay a little more, but it's much more enjoyable! I hope your trip is uneventful! Have a good day. Hope Maggie is doing well!

Thanks Holiday!
Thankfully, Maggie's been doing pretty well the past few days.
I hope you're keeping warm and having a great day!!!

 

[Christmasstar]

I am probably about the only one on here that wants lots of snow!!!

that is only because you have not gone through 6 months of it combined with temps that have remained below -20c (-4f) or colder for most of that time.
lowest we went this winter was -42c

 

[MerryBells]

Gosh, it's been over a week since I was here. Our new laptops and programs were delivered at work, and I have been a busy little bee. Hopefully now is all settled, and life can return to normal. Meanwhile, hello from new-computer land!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

When I was younger and worked until after midnight, Super Stop & Shop was my best friend. I would go there often and pick up my dinner, which usually consisted of a frozen pizza and bag of salad. Now we rarely go there because it is too far away, and the most expensive grocery store around. cheesy I miss those late nights of frozen pizza and salad sometimes.

You have a good point, they are open late. That is very convenient!!!

We got a few inches of snow also. The roads are mostly clear but the mountains are beautiful. I have really enjoyed this winter but would always like a little more snow.

I'm happy you're enjoying the beautiful snow mgramsey!

Thanks! �� She goes to the vet tonight. Hoping her heart valve is closing all the way now! Fingers crossed!!!
Hope you are having a great day Snowflake!

I hope the appointment goes well xx

Good morning,

Work beckons in about a half an hour, guess who doesn't want to go?

I will hopefully get home by 8:30 tonight, go back tomorrow morning, and then go to an AHL hockey game tomorrow night.

My wife won the tickets yesterday, so we get to see the Springfield Falcons play the Adirondack Phantoms. The boys, and myself are very excited about the game. The Falcons are one of the best teams in the AHL this year and it has been 5 years since we have gone to a game.

I must start to get ready for work, I hope you all have a good day.

See you all tonight!

I hope you have a good day at work xmas!
Enjoy the game tomorrow night!!!

Thanks!

Harley has a rough life!

He has his own room with his own tv. I'm not making it up...he likes to lay on the bed in the room when my aunt and uncle are gone (that's if they go somewhere he can't go...but he usually rides with them). They leave the tv on so he can watch Animal Planet.

Poor guy has a very hard life!

I'm guilty of leaving the tv on for the dogs when I go out. They're not watching it, it's just for a little bit of noise. My husband gets so annoyed, lol.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Thanks CAH! The place where you work sounds wonderful. That's how it was with this smaller supermarket that closed. I had been going there since I moved to this town, over 20 years ago. Everyone was so nice. I was especially close with the cashiers. They watched my kids grow up. I guess the bigger stores that have been popping up took too much business away from them. It was sad to see them go!

I know what you mean about watching kids grow up. I am watching children grow up where I work. We have one that was a little guy when I first started working there and now he works for us! It's really a cool thing to witness. You really become attached to the customers and make great friends. I love working in that type of environment. I know the customers love it here too. Another thing I love is when we have senior citizens come in and tell me stories of shopping at our store since they were children and shopping there for over 50 years! I love it! Our store recently became a landmark and got a landmark sign on placed outside our store! We work very hard but I have a lot of laughs and smiles on my face when I am at work. The employees, boss, owner and customers really make my day!

that is only because you have not gone through 6 months of it combined with temps that have remained below -20c (-4f) or colder for most of that time.
lowest we went this winter was -42c

Exactly! I understand where you are coming from! That is exactly how I feel about summer here. Most folks up north don't suffer what we go through so you enjoy summer more than us. I guess the only way I will ever enjoy summer is move but that's not happening since all my family live here. So I suffer! LOL!

You all need a break from winter so send it all my way. I will be happy to take it away from you for a little while. cheesy

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Gosh, it's been over a week since I was here. Our new laptops and programs were delivered at work, and I have been a busy little bee. Hopefully now is all settled, and life can return to normal. Meanwhile, hello from new-computer land!

Good to see you!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!!! It's snowing!!!!! We are not expecting a lot, just a dusting to an inch. It's definitely cold out and windy out there though. Lots of running to do again today. My sister in Seattle is taking the kids to Disneyland for a week. They leave next wednesday and she just realized that my nephew has no shorts that fit him or thin pants for when it gets colder at night there. She looked at her walmart yesterday and couldn't find any so she has me running all over town to try and find him some and get them shipped to her. Fun. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

So nice of you Made, hope you find something for him. Enjoy the rest of the day!

My daughter just sent this to me. I thought they were cute!

Oh how cute!!!

That's a shame about your supermarket. Fingers crossed you find somewhere else you feel more comfortable. I hope you get everything done today and get some down time later!

Thank you so much Sam :-D

Gosh, it's been over a week since I was here. Our new laptops and programs were delivered at work, and I have been a busy little bee. Hopefully now is all settled, and life can return to normal. Meanwhile, hello from new-computer land!

Happy Tuesday MerryBells, it's good to see you!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I know what you mean about watching kids grow up. I am watching children grow up where I work. We have one that was a little guy when I first started working there and now he works for us! It's really a cool thing to witness. You really become attached to the customers and make great friends. I love working in that type of environment. I know the customers love it here too. Another thing I love is when we have senior citizens come in and tell me stories of shopping at our store since they were children and shopping there for over 50 years! I love it! Our store recently became a landmark and got a landmark sign on placed outside our store! We work very hard but I have a lot of laughs and smiles on my face when I am at work. The employees, boss, owner and customers really make my day!

That is awesome, I love it!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Enjoy your day, Made. I hope you find something for your nephew. While you are at it, can you buy something for me too? Ha ha! You're a good uncle, nice of you to do that for him!

 

[Christmasstar]

Gosh, it's been over a week since I was here. Our new laptops and programs were delivered at work, and I have been a busy little bee. Hopefully now is all settled, and life can return to normal. Meanwhile, hello from new-computer land!

glad you are able to come back again !
Enjoy the new computer

 

[MerryCarey]

I texted my brother in Cape Cod last night - told him to get ready 8-12" coming his way! He said he hopes not - he put his snowblower away already. Lol! I hope none of you get as much as predicted! And that wind sounds so wicked! Stay safe & warm Merry!

Yes, the forecast is still calling for the worst out on Cape Cod, so he will need to get his snowblower out of mothballs! Some parts of eastern Maine and Canada are expecting very high winds and blizzard conditions. There's still a chance the storm could turn farther out to sea---that would be a blessing.

 

[MerryCarey]

When I was younger and worked until after midnight, Super Stop & Shop was my best friend. I would go there often and pick up my dinner, which usually consisted of a frozen pizza and bag of salad. Now we rarely go there because it is too far away, and the most expensive grocery store around. cheesy I miss those late nights of frozen pizza and salad sometimes.

You remind me of our first Thanksgiving after we got married. We were both working a night shift at a newspaper---we got through about 2 or 3 a.m. I remember our going after work to buy food for Thanksgiving dinner at a 24-hour Stop & Shop on the North Shore. I also remember when we got out of the car we could smell them making doughnuts. Holy cow, that was nearly 20 years ago!