Christmas Countdown - 2014

[Holiday]

Good morning!!! Merry 1st day of the season!!! And Merry Friday Eve too!!! :-D

So the sight crashed for a bit shortly before midnight. I went up to bed, & my phone died...so I got out my kindle...I no more than got my "happy season" post sent at midnight & my kindle died! I guess it was my sign - time for everything & everyone to re-charge! LOL! Thanks for a fun & exciting night!!! Looking forward to spending the season with you all!

Have a merry day everyone!!!!

 

[Christmasstar]

Well, there you have it, my dear Friends. The long journey is complete.
Christmas Season 2014 has arrived right on schedule and in style, thanks to the talents of our Special Posters and last night's fantastic Cyber Season party.
(Wasn't that great!)

But, the count goes on!
Days to Thanksgiving: 14 (TWO Weeks from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 42 (Seven weeks from this date!)

Yes, Folks, the Season has DEPTH.
Fifty days to enjoy, starting today and running through January 1.
So this is not the end, it is the begining!



A personal note:

As my past becomes longer than my future, I look more sentimentally at Christmas and its wonderful feeling.
I look for it in the music and the holiday decorations.
I search for it in written passages.
I seek it in the faces of my remaining loves ones.
And I yearn for an articulate way to express it.
Not easy.
As such, I am posting this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obyGrvkENOo

Us oldsters remember the old Honeymooners television series.
In my effort to find the best description of the feeling of the Christmas Season, I don't believe I've come across a better one than that expressed by Jackie Gleason's character Ralph Kramden. It it, he sums it all up beautifully.
I urge you to watch this fine Christmas 1955 episode but if time does not permit, skip ahead in the video to 23:10. This is where Ralph wonderfully states how he feels about Christmas to his wife, Alice.


Have a really Thoroughly Thrilling Thursday, a Merry Christmas, and a Stupendous Start to Christmas Season 2014, my fine fellow travelers!

loved the Honey Mooners, thanks for sharing started my morning with a laugh and some tears. He did sum it all up beautifully.

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning, everyone!

Welcome to the first day of the Christmas Season! Sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Again, I had a wonderful time last night counting down in real time with some of my best friends. I don't know what made me smile more - the fact that the Christmas Season was a few hours, minutes, and seconds away, or the lovely banter and comedic timing amongst some of the posts. I use this word a lot, but I truly feel as if it best suits the Christmas Season for me. Prior to coming here, the Season always warmed my heart and brought a big smile to my face. Christmas made me appreciate the love and generousity that I have been surrounded by my entire life. Since coming here, Christmas has truly become "magical." There is no other words to describe. We all believe in the magic of Christmas and do our best to celebrate year-round, but when the time comes (today), we, indeed, make it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

In continuation, last night, I saw my first set of Christmas lights lit up on my drive home from the gym. As always, it made me smile, but I also thought of my grandmother who passed this year. For the rest of the short ride home, I shed a tear and marvelled in her accomplishments. This will be the first time in 101 Christmases that she will not be walking this earth. She may not have had the same love and appreciation for the Season as you or I, but to celebrate 100 Christmases is an incredible feat. While she may not be walking this earth, I'm sure that she will be around and helping me throughout the Season.

No work today, sadly. I am booked for tomorrow. Tonight, I will be seeing one of my favourite bands for the 27th time. Normally, I only listen to Christmas music as soon as the Season begins. I will have to make an exception tonight for these guys. I will be attending the concert with my friend Sean. He lives in Ottawa, too, but we went to high school together back in the Sault, although he is a few years older than me. We are both quite excited for the concert!

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful first day of the Christmas Season!!! We've been waiting all year for it to begin, so be sure to cherish it while it is here! Only 42 days remain until Christmas! Have a great Thursday, everyone!!

Merry Christmas!

Good morning, Brent!

It was lots of fun last night, as always.
MMC is a magical place, isn't it?
Lots of warm Christmas hearts, here.

Thinking of you, I'm sure your grandmother is smiling down on you.
Hugs!

Hope you & Sean have fun at the concert!

Have a wonderful day!




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[snowflake22]

Good morning!!! Merry 1st day of the season!!! And Merry Friday Eve too!!! :-D



So the sight crashed for a bit shortly before midnight. I went up to bed, & my phone died...so I got out my kindle...I no more than got my "happy season" post sent at midnight & my kindle died! I guess it was my sign - time for everything & everyone to re-charge! LOL! Thanks for a fun & exciting night!!! Looking forward to spending the season with you all!



Have a merry day everyone!!!!

Merry Thursday, Holiday!
Excited to share the season with you, too!
Have a fabulous day! [emoji319]





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[Crown 84]

Good morning, everyone!

Welcome to the first day of the Christmas Season! Sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Again, I had a wonderful time last night counting down in real time with some of my best friends. I don't know what made me smile more - the fact that the Christmas Season was a few hours, minutes, and seconds away, or the lovely banter and comedic timing amongst some of the posts. I use this word a lot, but I truly feel as if it best suits the Christmas Season for me. Prior to coming here, the Season always warmed my heart and brought a big smile to my face. Christmas made me appreciate the love and generousity that I have been surrounded by my entire life. Since coming here, Christmas has truly become "magical." There is no other words to describe. We all believe in the magic of Christmas and do our best to celebrate year-round, but when the time comes (today), we, indeed, make it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.....

Nice, Brent.
Very Special-Post worthy!

 

[Holiday]

After having a not so great of a day, it was heart-warming to spend this past hour counting down to The Season with all of you! Thank you so much!

I hope you have a better day today!!!! xx

Well, there you have it, my dear Friends. The long journey is complete.
Christmas Season 2014 has arrived right on schedule and in style, thanks to the talents of our Special Posters and last night's fantastic Cyber Season party.
(Wasn't that great!)

But, the count goes on!
Days to Thanksgiving: 14 (TWO Weeks from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 42 (Seven weeks from this date!)

Yes, Folks, the Season has DEPTH.
Fifty days to enjoy, starting today and running through January 1.
So this is not the end, it is the begining!



A personal note:

As my past becomes longer than my future, I look more sentimentally at Christmas and its wonderful feeling.
I look for it in the music and the holiday decorations.
I search for it in written passages.
I seek it in the faces of my remaining loves ones.
And I yearn for an articulate way to express it.
Not easy.
As such, I am posting this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obyGrvkENOo

Us oldsters remember the old Honeymooners television series.
In my effort to find the best description of the feeling of the Christmas Season, I don't believe I've come across a better one than that expressed by Jackie Gleason's character Ralph Kramden. It it, he sums it all up beautifully.
I urge you to watch this fine Christmas 1955 episode but if time does not permit, skip ahead in the video to 23:10. This is where Ralph wonderfully states how he feels about Christmas to his wife, Alice.


Have a really Thoroughly Thrilling Thursday, a Merry Christmas, and a Stupendous Start to Christmas Season 2014, my fine fellow travelers!

Awe thanks for posting the link. I'm at work, so I skipped ahead to 23:10, but I saved the video to watch later. Have a great 1st day of the season Crown!!!

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Christmas Dear Friends!


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As the season begins I wish you good health, peace, joy and a Christmas filled with all your favourite things.

Merry Christmas Season, Festive!


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[Holiday]

Good Morning MMC !

We had so much fun here last night bringing in the 2014 Christmas season ! Had a moment of panic , well about 10 min of it, when everything crashed and could not get on for awhile. Finally made it back on with 6 min left in the countdown.
Love spending time with all you special people , thanks for all you do !

That was fun ~ the moment of panic only made it more memorable! Lol! Have a great day CS!

Good morning, everyone!

Welcome to the first day of the Christmas Season! Sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Again, I had a wonderful time last night counting down in real time with some of my best friends. I don't know what made me smile more - the fact that the Christmas Season was a few hours, minutes, and seconds away, or the lovely banter and comedic timing amongst some of the posts. I use this word a lot, but I truly feel as if it best suits the Christmas Season for me. Prior to coming here, the Season always warmed my heart and brought a big smile to my face. Christmas made me appreciate the love and generousity that I have been surrounded by my entire life. Since coming here, Christmas has truly become "magical." There is no other words to describe. We all believe in the magic of Christmas and do our best to celebrate year-round, but when the time comes (today), we, indeed, make it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

In continuation, last night, I saw my first set of Christmas lights lit up on my drive home from the gym. As always, it made me smile, but I also thought of my grandmother who passed this year. For the rest of the short ride home, I shed a tear and marvelled in her accomplishments. This will be the first time in 101 Christmases that she will not be walking this earth. She may not have had the same love and appreciation for the Season as you or I, but to celebrate 100 Christmases is an incredible feat. While she may not be walking this earth, I'm sure that she will be around and helping me throughout the Season.

No work today, sadly. I am booked for tomorrow. Tonight, I will be seeing one of my favourite bands for the 27th time. Normally, I only listen to Christmas music as soon as the Season begins. I will have to make an exception tonight for these guys. I will be attending the concert with my friend Sean. He lives in Ottawa, too, but we went to high school together back in the Sault, although he is a few years older than me. We are both quite excited for the concert!

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful first day of the Christmas Season!!! We've been waiting all year for it to begin, so be sure to cherish it while it is here! Only 42 days remain until Christmas! Have a great Thursday, everyone!!

Merry Christmas!

Awe ~ what a heartwarming post! Thanks Brent! Have a great day & have fun at the concert!!

 

[sugar142286]

Good Morning, MMC!!

Wishing you a blessed & beautiful Thursday!

Merry Christmas!!!

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Good morning, Snowflake! Merry Christmas Season to you! Hope you have a great day!


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[snowflake22]

Good morning, Snowflake! Merry Christmas Season to you! Hope you have a great day!


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Good morning, sugar! Merry Christmas season to you! Have a super day! [emoji320]




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[sugar142286]

Good Morning MMC!
I'm off to work soon, I'll see you later this afternoon ~
I hope everyone has a great day!

Good morning, HMG! Hope you're work day goes well! See you later this afternoon!


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[sugar142286]

Well, there you have it, my dear Friends. The long journey is complete.
Christmas Season 2014 has arrived right on schedule and in style, thanks to the talents of our Special Posters and last night's fantastic Cyber Season party.
(Wasn't that great!)

But, the count goes on!
Days to Thanksgiving: 14 (TWO Weeks from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 42 (Seven weeks from this date!)

Yes, Folks, the Season has DEPTH.
Fifty days to enjoy, starting today and running through January 1.
So this is not the end, it is the begining!



A personal note:

As my past becomes longer than my future, I look more sentimentally at Christmas and its wonderful feeling.
I look for it in the music and the holiday decorations.
I search for it in written passages.
I seek it in the faces of my remaining loves ones.
And I yearn for an articulate way to express it.
Not easy.
As such, I am posting this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obyGrvkENOo

Us oldsters remember the old Honeymooners television series.
In my effort to find the best description of the feeling of the Christmas Season, I don't believe I've come across a better one than that expressed by Jackie Gleason's character Ralph Kramden. It it, he sums it all up beautifully.
I urge you to watch this fine Christmas 1955 episode but if time does not permit, skip ahead in the video to 23:10. This is where Ralph wonderfully states how he feels about Christmas to his wife, Alice.


Have a really Thoroughly Thrilling Thursday, a Merry Christmas, and a Stupendous Start to Christmas Season 2014, my fine fellow travelers!

Have a wonderful start to the season, too, Crown!


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[sugar142286]

Good Morning MMC !

We had so much fun here last night bringing in the 2014 Christmas season ! Had a moment of panic , well about 10 min of it, when everything crashed and could not get on for awhile. Finally made it back on with 6 min left in the countdown.
Love spending time with all you special people , thanks for all you do !

Good morning, Star! It was such a fun time and glad I was able to be here with all of you! Hope you have a wonderful day!


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[Bradmac]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

I'm sorry I couldn't stay up last night to ring in the season. I'm such a lightweight.

Elizabeth woke up after her first night with the braces, and she says it hurt badly. I cooked her breakfast and we got her some Tylenol. Bless her heart!

It's supposed to get pretty cold way down here tomorrow, too! Looking forward to that!

I hope y'all have a great day!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :smile:

 

[Ryan]

Well, there you have it, my dear Friends. The long journey is complete.
Christmas Season 2014 has arrived right on schedule and in style, thanks to the talents of our Special Posters and last night's fantastic Cyber Season party.
(Wasn't that great!)

But, the count goes on!
Days to Thanksgiving: 14 (TWO Weeks from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 42 (Seven weeks from this date!)

Yes, Folks, the Season has DEPTH.
Fifty days to enjoy, starting today and running through January 1.
So this is not the end, it is the begining!



A personal note:

As my past becomes longer than my future, I look more sentimentally at Christmas and its wonderful feeling.
I look for it in the music and the holiday decorations.
I search for it in written passages.
I seek it in the faces of my remaining loves ones.
And I yearn for an articulate way to express it.
Not easy.
As such, I am posting this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obyGrvkENOo

Us oldsters remember the old Honeymooners television series.
In my effort to find the best description of the feeling of the Christmas Season, I don't believe I've come across a better one than that expressed by Jackie Gleason's character Ralph Kramden. It it, he sums it all up beautifully.
I urge you to watch this fine Christmas 1955 episode but if time does not permit, skip ahead in the video to 23:10. This is where Ralph wonderfully states how he feels about Christmas to his wife, Alice.


Have a really Thoroughly Thrilling Thursday, a Merry Christmas, and a Stupendous Start to Christmas Season 2014, my fine fellow travelers!

Beautiful Crown. Thanks for posting!

 

[mgramsey]

Happy Thursday folks. Enjoyed the countdown last night as we celebrated the start of the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. We should have nice weather for the next 2 weeks as the forecast is for below normal temps. Good way to start the Christmas season.

Have a blessed day.

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning, everyone!

Welcome to the first day of the Christmas Season! Sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Again, I had a wonderful time last night counting down in real time with some of my best friends. I don't know what made me smile more - the fact that the Christmas Season was a few hours, minutes, and seconds away, or the lovely banter and comedic timing amongst some of the posts. I use this word a lot, but I truly feel as if it best suits the Christmas Season for me. Prior to coming here, the Season always warmed my heart and brought a big smile to my face. Christmas made me appreciate the love and generousity that I have been surrounded by my entire life. Since coming here, Christmas has truly become "magical." There is no other words to describe. We all believe in the magic of Christmas and do our best to celebrate year-round, but when the time comes (today), we, indeed, make it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

In continuation, last night, I saw my first set of Christmas lights lit up on my drive home from the gym. As always, it made me smile, but I also thought of my grandmother who passed this year. For the rest of the short ride home, I shed a tear and marvelled in her accomplishments. This will be the first time in 101 Christmases that she will not be walking this earth. She may not have had the same love and appreciation for the Season as you or I, but to celebrate 100 Christmases is an incredible feat. While she may not be walking this earth, I'm sure that she will be around and helping me throughout the Season.

No work today, sadly. I am booked for tomorrow. Tonight, I will be seeing one of my favourite bands for the 27th time. Normally, I only listen to Christmas music as soon as the Season begins. I will have to make an exception tonight for these guys. I will be attending the concert with my friend Sean. He lives in Ottawa, too, but we went to high school together back in the Sault, although he is a few years older than me. We are both quite excited for the concert!

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful first day of the Christmas Season!!! We've been waiting all year for it to begin, so be sure to cherish it while it is here! Only 42 days remain until Christmas! Have a great Thursday, everyone!!

Merry Christmas!

Good morning, Brent! Last night was such a great time and counting down to the season is like nothing other! (((Hugs))) to you - you're grandmother will be with you during this holiday season, I just know it!

Hope you have a wonderful day!


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[sugar142286]

Good morning!!! Merry 1st day of the season!!! And Merry Friday Eve too!!! :-D



So the sight crashed for a bit shortly before midnight. I went up to bed, & my phone died...so I got out my kindle...I no more than got my "happy season" post sent at midnight & my kindle died! I guess it was my sign - time for everything & everyone to re-charge! LOL! Thanks for a fun & exciting night!!! Looking forward to spending the season with you all!



Have a merry day everyone!!!!

So glad you were able to still ring in the season with us!!! [emoji2]


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[snowflake22]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

I'm sorry I couldn't stay up last night to ring in the season. I'm such a lightweight.

Elizabeth woke up after her first night with the braces, and she says it hurt badly. I cooked her breakfast and we got her some Tylenol. Bless her heart!

It's supposed to get pretty cold way down here tomorrow, too! Looking forward to that!

I hope y'all have a great day!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :smile:

Good morning, Brad!
Hope Elizabeth feels better! Thinking of her [emoji175] Don't worry about last night, you're here everyday with us =]
I made it most of the night, but eventually had to go to bed myself. Early morning beckoned!
Have a great day!

Merry Christmas!




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[snowflake22]

Happy Thursday folks. Enjoyed the countdown last night as we celebrated the start of the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. We should have nice weather for the next 2 weeks as the forecast is for below normal temps. Good way to start the Christmas season.

Have a blessed day.

Happy Thursday, friend!
Enjoy the cool temps!
Have a blessed day~ Merry Christmas!




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