Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Bradmac]

Good afternoon, Brad! I bet Elizabeth looks beautiful!

Hope you're having a great day!

If I do say so, myself! Thank you!



Christmasstar, I must have missed a post. How is your brother?

 

[snowflake22]

Aww! I can see a little bit of the yellow in the picture.

We are, thanks!

Glad to hear it! [emoji2]




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[made582]

Good afternoon everyone!

We've nearly done it. The Christmas Season begins tonight at the stroke of midnight. The time which we have waited for 300+ days is about to release its magic over the entire world. We are so close, friends.

It was an interesting morning for me. I was awoke by my new alarm clock (Simon) at about 6:20. He was hungry. After feeding him, I searched for a job for about 50 minutes. I turned down two because they were too far - and for elementary schools - then I received one for Carleton Place, which is about 30 minutes outside of Ottawa. The only problem? The school starts at 8:10. I wasn't able to leave the house until 7:45. I drove quite quickly and managed to be in the class by 8:12. Not bad! I really wanted to work today and was happy to receive a call for a school that has quite good students.

I'm a little sleepy today. We had hockey last night at 10:15. I did not get home until about 11:45. It always takes me a while to wind down after hockey, so I didn't fall asleep until about 12:30 (I think). Oh well. At least we won our first game last night. We were playing against easily the worst team in the league but only won 2-1. Their goal stood on his head. He played great! I had fun.

Other than the gym, I do not believe I have much going on tonight. This should set up perfectly for the traditional realtime countdown. I look forward to seeing you all at the 'Pines for one last pre-season hurrah as we join on here to countdown the hours, minutes, then seconds to the Christmas Season. Each year, it is a magical feeling. And, each year, I look forward to ringing in the Season with the same songs as I have been for the past decade. Tradition is a wonderful thing, isn't it?

Anyway, again, I look forward to seeing you all tonight! The magic of the Christmas Season is nearly upon us. We are now less than 12 hours away. Until then, I hope you all have a great 'Pines Day! I hear Carl has created a new dance to commemorate the unison of 'Pines Day and the Christmas Season. I can't wait!!

Glad you got a call for today!!!! Have fun with the class!!!

Congrats on the win!!!

See you here tonight!!!!

Hi guys!!! Looks like I got my outside lights up just in time for the season to begin. They aren't lit yet (DUH! Put them up BACKWARDS and have to get a longer extension cord, lol!!!) but even the greens and pinecones, etc look so pretty. ANd my lights inside are about done, too!! YAY!

LOL!!! I've done that before too!!!! I'm sure it all looks beautiful!!!!

Good Wednesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I took Elizabeth to get her braces this morning. Two years she has to wear those things! Well, the doc said maybe 18 months if she's diligent with her rubber bands and cleanings. Bless her heart, she was a trooper.

Now I'm covered up with work to do, so I'm getting to it.

Happy Birthday, xmastidings! cheesy

Mgramsey, hope you get the snow, and I hope Ethan's buddies enjoy the great outdoors!

I hope y'all have a great day!

I'm sure Elizabeth will do great with them and have them off early!!!!

Have a great afternoon, Brad!!!!

Thanks! You, too!

Harlowe is sending hugs back!

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Thanks, Buddy!!!!

Thanks, Harlowe too!!!!

 

[brent]

Good afternoon, Brent! Congrats on your win last night! Hope you're enjoying your day! See you tonight!

Thanks, sugar! Hope you're enjoying your day, too! See you tonight!!!!

Glad you got a call for today!!!! Have fun with the class!!!

Congrats on the win!!!

See you here tonight!!!!

Thanks, friend! The class was all right. A little rambunxious, but I would be too, considering it is the final day before the Christmas Season!!! OK, maybe they don't realize that yet.... See you tonight!!!!!

 

[judesmama]

Has anyone spotted any lights up yet or trees in windows??


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[snowflake22]

Has anyone spotted any lights up yet or trees in windows??


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Mine! Ha!

I put my tree up last weekend, and we did some outdoor lights, too.
There are 5 other homes in our neighborhood that got it taken care if early, we had out first big ice & snowstorm already, so we all wanted to beat that.




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[Holiday]

Good Morning MMC !

I had to look up a few more pictures for my cake so I am still on the computer even though I need to get off ! Running to the store for a couple of things.
Did a quick read though the posts so glad your feeling better, happy birthday, would love to see bears again, but not to close, have fun with the turkeys, careful in the snow, enjoy your shopping and hope the car repairs are all covered by insurance. Everyone else have a fantastic day !

oh, Seawaters will be on later with the special post, for some reason she has trouble typing in a moving car. LOL
Look forward to reading her post.

:lol: thanks CS! Have fun working on your cake!

Good afternoon!
Hope you're all having a blessed day!

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Love, love, love this pic!!!

Good afternoon everyone!

We've nearly done it. The Christmas Season begins tonight at the stroke of midnight. The time which we have waited for 300+ days is about to release its magic over the entire world. We are so close, friends.

It was an interesting morning for me. I was awoke by my new alarm clock (Simon) at about 6:20. He was hungry. After feeding him, I searched for a job for about 50 minutes. I turned down two because they were too far - and for elementary schools - then I received one for Carleton Place, which is about 30 minutes outside of Ottawa. The only problem? The school starts at 8:10. I wasn't able to leave the house until 7:45. I drove quite quickly and managed to be in the class by 8:12. Not bad! I really wanted to work today and was happy to receive a call for a school that has quite good students.

I'm a little sleepy today. We had hockey last night at 10:15. I did not get home until about 11:45. It always takes me a while to wind down after hockey, so I didn't fall asleep until about 12:30 (I think). Oh well. At least we won our first game last night. We were playing against easily the worst team in the league but only won 2-1. Their goal stood on his head. He played great! I had fun.

Other than the gym, I do not believe I have much going on tonight. This should set up perfectly for the traditional realtime countdown. I look forward to seeing you all at the 'Pines for one last pre-season hurrah as we join on here to countdown the hours, minutes, then seconds to the Christmas Season. Each year, it is a magical feeling. And, each year, I look forward to ringing in the Season with the same songs as I have been for the past decade. Tradition is a wonderful thing, isn't it?

Anyway, again, I look forward to seeing you all tonight! The magic of the Christmas Season is nearly upon us. We are now less than 12 hours away. Until then, I hope you all have a great 'Pines Day! I hear Carl has created a new dance to commemorate the unison of 'Pines Day and the Christmas Season. I can't wait!!

I'm glad you got a good teaching job today!!! Congrats on the win last night! Exciting things coming!!!

 

[snowflake22]

:lol: thanks CS! Have fun working on your cake!







Love, love, love this pic!!!







I'm glad you got a good teaching job today!!! Congrats on the win last night! Exciting things coming!!!

Thank you!! [emoji175]




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[Holiday]

Hi guys!!! Looks like I got my outside lights up just in time for the season to begin. They aren't lit yet (DUH! Put them up BACKWARDS and have to get a longer extension cord, lol!!!) but even the greens and pinecones, etc look so pretty. ANd my lights inside are about done, too!! YAY!

How fun!! Sounds like you're having a fun day!!!

Good Wednesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I took Elizabeth to get her braces this morning. Two years she has to wear those things! Well, the doc said maybe 18 months if she's diligent with her rubber bands and cleanings. Bless her heart, she was a trooper.

Now I'm covered up with work to do, so I'm getting to it.

Happy Birthday, xmastidings!

Mgramsey, hope you get the snow, and I hope Ethan's buddies enjoy the great outdoors!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Awe ~ I hope she does well with her braces!!!

I see I am going to have to take breaks from the cake once in awhile to catch up here !
Love hearing from everyone !!

:thumbsup:

 

[Christmasstar]

If I do say so, myself! Thank you!



Christmasstar, I must have missed a post. How is your brother?

he is undergoing a bunch of tests, main concern is loss of sight in left eye. There is no damage to the eye, they are blaming it on the TIA. I am still waiting to hear from him about today's tests, although that usually takes awhile to get results.

 

[Christmasstar]

Has anyone spotted any lights up yet or trees in windows??


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yes! I went by a cono building and they have a huge patio completely ringed with Christmas lights. The grocery store down the street was busy decorating when I went to pick up some oatmeal.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good afternoon!
Hope you're all having a blessed day!

she is so cute, always looks like she is posing for the camera !

 

[Holiday]

Has anyone spotted any lights up yet or trees in windows??


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I haven't seen any yet, but I heard yesterday that there is a house about 4 miles from here w/ their tree & lights up...might have to take a little drive! :razz:

 

[snowflake22]

he is undergoing a bunch of tests, main concern is loss of sight in left eye. There is no damage to the eye, they are blaming it on the TIA. I am still waiting to hear from him about today's tests, although that usually takes awhile to get results.

Thanks for the update, CS.
Keeping him & you in our thoughts and prayers!




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[snowflake22]

she is so cute, always looks like she is posing for the camera !

Thank you!! I have to use some catch phrases =]




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[Holiday]

he is undergoing a bunch of tests, main concern is loss of sight in left eye. There is no damage to the eye, they are blaming it on the TIA. I am still waiting to hear from him about today's tests, although that usually takes awhile to get results.

Continued prayers for your brother. I hope he regains his eyesight!!

 

[Holiday]

Have a great night MMC! I hope to be back later on tonight!!!!! Fun night ahead on MMC!!!
:merry:

 

[snowflake22]

Have a great night MMC! I hope to be back later on tonight!!!!! Fun night ahead on MMC!!!

:merry:

Hope to see you later! Have a great night, Holiday! [emoji4]




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[JayIsh]

Hey guys! I try to not miss the minute by minute countdown on November 12th of every year but today I am far from home, in Dallas and am not sure I'll make it home in time so let me now say, way to go to Crown and Binger and Made and all of you who make the countdown a treasure in the rough and tumble world! We made it guys, and not a moment too soon! All the best to everyone and a very Merry Christmas!!! God bless us, everyone!!!


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[made582]

he is undergoing a bunch of tests, main concern is loss of sight in left eye. There is no damage to the eye, they are blaming it on the TIA. I am still waiting to hear from him about today's tests, although that usually takes awhile to get results.

Praying that he regains his eye sight, Star. It can take mom 3 to 4 days to regain everything after she has one.