Christmas Countdown - 2014

[snowflake22]

I figured to make this a separate post...

I was notified yesterday by my brother that my mom's husband Bruce's brother had a massive heart attack yesterday morning at his home near Atlanta, GA, and ultimately passed away. He was only 56. Kim and I just saw Glen last summer in Ottawa. He was always in a positive mood and definitely made you smile with kindness and his inherited southern drawl that he developed over the past 15 years.

Sad stuff. I don't like talking about these things too much but I know that you, friends, always help make everything better. I will be fine. Please send all your thoughts amd everything to Bruce and his family. He's had a rough time in the past five years or so. He lost his dad, mom, and now brother. His entire immediate family is now together elsewhere. Bruce also doesn't have any kids. Poor guy.

Again, thanks for everything, friends.

So very sorry to hear this, Brent.
Keeping Bruce, his family, and you and Kim in our thoughts & prayers.

((Hugs))




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[judesmama]

Brent, I am so sorry for your loss. What an unexpected tragedy. Praying for peace for your family.

 

[snowflake22]

I DVR Cedar Cove on Hallmark, and was just watching last night's episode.
I saw 3 Hallmark Christmas movie commercials, and they had an icon on the right hand corner of the screen that said Counting down 8 Weeks until the Countdown To Christmas movies actually start! Woohoo!
Just 8 weeks, now! :dance::thumbsup::merry:

 

[judesmama]

Oh wow!!! 8 weeks! This is our first year without cable so I am sad I won't be able to watch all of the Hallmark movies, although a lot are on Hulu and Netflix, I believe. I might have to get Amazon Prime just to cover all of my Christmas movie bases

 

[threeyoda]

Just drove back up to North Jersey from the shore and arrived to a gorgeous day and a perfect fall temperature of 73. I also noticed that some of the trees on the hills in and around our house are turning a dark brownish-red. It begins!

 

[snowflake22]

Oh wow!!! 8 weeks! This is our first year without cable so I am sad I won't be able to watch all of the Hallmark movies, although a lot are on Hulu and Netflix, I believe. I might have to get Amazon Prime just to cover all of my Christmas movie bases

My brother-in-law loves Amazon Prime!! Adrian wants it, too. Let us know if you get it, and what you think! [emoji319]




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[snowflake22]

Just drove back up to North Jersey from the shore and arrived to a gorgeous day and a perfect fall temperature of 73. I also noticed that some of the trees on the hills in and around our house are turning a dark brownish-red. It begins!

Glad you enjoyed the beautiful drive!




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[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, friends!!

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[made582]

I ended up feeling better so I went with my mom to see Aretha Franklin. It was so nice to see the look on my mom's face when Aretha came out on the stage, she actually had some tears of joy streaming down her face. She has been a life long fan of hers and always wanted to see her in concert so I am glad that Wayne, my dad and I made it happen and surprised her with the tickets for her birthday. We all know Aretha has a dynamic voice but WOW, she sounds amazing live! Her voice gave me the chills. What a performer! My mom has only been to 2 concerts in her life, Bob Dylan and BB King and that was back in the 60's. She has not been to a concert since. After it was over I told my mom, "Okay, Tina Turner next"! Ha ha! Only problem is, Tina retired from touring but I have seen many other artist "retire" then return.

Sure enough, I had a text "argument" with my boss last night. Lol! I text to tell him I am feeling better and going to the concert, that I can make it to work today. He text back and told me to rest since I will be going out he figured I am doing too much. Then he offered for me to work half day. Okay.... Just as I am typing this to you, I just had to pause to read a text from him now. He is offering a last chance for me to take the day off if I need it. :lol: He is just too sweet - they are all too sweet up there! I have had some health issues going on and they worry about me doing too much. I told him I will be there!

Read everything but don't have time to reply to it all. So happy to hear about all your pre-Christmas and Fall plans and decorating. Sounds like most of us are getting some cooler weather.

Take care everyone and have a Merry Day!!!

Glad you guys had a great time and that your mom was so happy!!!!

Have a good day at work!!!! I'm glad you have such a caring boss!!!!!

Good morning, everyone!

It's a beautiful sunny Sunday in Cornwall. It should be an easy drive back to Ottawa.

The wedding yesterday was perfect. The rain held off and the clouds remained solely for overcast. There were some funny speeches and delicious food. I had a great time. The bride looked beautiful and Kim didn't look too bad as the maid of honour.

Glad you had a great time at the wedding!!!! Have a safe drive home!!!!

Happy Sunday morning, y'all!

About 10 degrees cooler than yesterday and a lot less humid, with an occasional breeze. Nice! High temps tomorrow "near 70"---even nicer!

Yesterday somehow turned into a movie day. I saw four movies (three with Mr.), all between 1930 and 1944. Three of them were pretty gritty and low-down, the other was a frothy wartime musical that featured Irene Ryan a good two decades before she was Granny Clampett.

No special plans today, except my Sunday morning tea with British TV. Until Downton Abbey comes back in January I'm watching Mr. Selfridge and recapping Season 4 episodes of Downton Abbey.

This seems to be the season for DVD and Blu-ray boxed sets. We've jumped at a few bargains lately on complete seasons. Don't know where we're going to put them all! But it's fun to watch an episode or two each night. Mostly stuff from the 1950s through the 1970s.

Enough about me, already!

Enjoy your tea and tv shows!!!!!

I figured to make this a separate post...

I was notified yesterday by my brother that my mom's husband Bruce's brother had a massive heart attack yesterday morning at his home near Atlanta, GA, and ultimately passed away. He was only 56. Kim and I just saw Glen last summer in Ottawa. He was always in a positive mood and definitely made you smile with kindness and his inherited southern drawl that he developed over the past 15 years.

Sad stuff. I don't like talking about these things too much but I know that you, friends, always help make everything better. I will be fine. Please send all your thoughts amd everything to Bruce and his family. He's had a rough time in the past five years or so. He lost his dad, mom, and now brother. His entire immediate family is now together elsewhere. Bruce also doesn't have any kids. Poor guy.

Again, thanks for everything, friends.

I'm so sorry, Brent!! Keeping You, Bruce and the rest of your family in my prayers.

 

[made582]

I DVR Cedar Cove on Hallmark, and was just watching last night's episode.
I saw 3 Hallmark Christmas movie commercials, and they had an icon on the right hand corner of the screen that said Counting down 8 Weeks until the Countdown To Christmas movies actually start! Woohoo!
Just 8 weeks, now! :dance::thumbsup::merry:

8 weeks?? Wow!!!! I better get some stuff done so I son't have to do anything then!!!!

Just drove back up to North Jersey from the shore and arrived to a gorgeous day and a perfect fall temperature of 73. I also noticed that some of the trees on the hills in and around our house are turning a dark brownish-red. It begins!

Enjoy the beautiful weather, threeyoda!!!!!!

 

[made582]

Good afternoon, friends!!

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Good AFternoon, Buddy!!!!!! Hope you enjoyed your morning!!!!!


Love the pic as always!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

8 weeks?? Wow!!!! I better get some stuff done so I son't have to do anything then!!!!







Enjoy the beautiful weather, threeyoda!!!!!!

You & me both!! [emoji4][emoji319]




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[snowflake22]

Good AFternoon, Buddy!!!!!! Hope you enjoyed your morning!!!!!





Love the pic as always!!!!

Thanks, buddy! I did!!

Hope you did, as well!! [emoji262]




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[snowflake22]

Well, Adi's truck had problems, part of it caught fire, and he's on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck. He was coming back from up north. Could've been much worse, thank God he's ok. Please keep him in your prayers!




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[graywolf70]

Well, Adi's truck had problems, part of it caught fire, and he's on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck. He was coming back from up north. Could've been much worse, thank God he's ok. Please keep him in your prayers!




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Praying!!! So glad he is alright!

 

[made582]

Well, Adi's truck had problems, part of it caught fire, and he's on the side of the highway waiting for a tow truck. He was coming back from up north. Could've been much worse, thank God he's ok. Please keep him in your prayers!

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I'm sorry, Buddy!!! Praying he makes it home safely!!!


Hope the fire was a small one and didn't do to much more damage!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

My brother-in-law loves Amazon Prime!! Adrian wants it, too. Let us know if you get it, and what you think! [emoji319]




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I have it ... I enjoy the videos often, plus I enjoy the two-day delivery when I order stuff. They recently started a music streaming service, too, similar to the Amazon Prime videos, where you can stream some of their music catalog for free. But it's gone up to $99.99 a year (used to be $79.99).

 

[snowflake22]

Praying!!! So glad he is alright!

Thank you!!!




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[snowflake22]

I'm sorry, Buddy!!! Praying he makes it home safely!!!





Hope the fire was a small one and didn't do to much more damage!!!

Thanks, buddy!! Me too.




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[snowflake22]

I have it ... I enjoy the videos often, plus I enjoy the two-day delivery when I order stuff. They recently started a music streaming service, too, similar to the Amazon Prime videos, where you can stream some of their music catalog for free. But it's gone up to $99.99 a year (used to be $79.99).

I didn't realize it was one in the same. We have Prime for shipping!




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