Christmas Countdown - 2014

[made582]

Merry Saturday!

Busy day ahead. I am getting my hair cut and then we need to nip to the shops and run a few errands. I also want to get Christmas decorations down from the loft today. Once they are down I can check lights etc and start putting out a few things over the next few days.

Relaxing evening planned watching some Christmas shows and just chilling out before work tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Have fun today, Festive!!!!

SeaWaters wrote: "I used to teach my students about “Makin’ Memories.” I don’t think they realized that when I told them my family stories that I was really reliving those memories as if it were yesterday.Some of the voices in those memories have been silenced, but they still ring true in my mind."

I often recall, with great fondness, many family gatherings over the Christmas holidays when we visited relatives on the outskirts of town and those in the same neighbourhood and every house was decorated in a unique way and it was something that I delighted in as a child. I would see decorations and lights that were different from each other, yet the conversations and feeling of kinship were the same in each place. I also remember where people were seated and the different foods or sweets that were offered in different places over the years. Certain smells or sounds take me back to those times like it was yesterday.

One memory that I hold dear is about the time when my brothers and I adopted grandparents in the neighbourhood because my fathers parents were gone and my moms parents lived in Nova Scotia so we didn't see them much. At Christmastime, we would make special crafts for our "pretend grandparents" and visit them on our own. My brothers and I had different neighbours we enjoyed more than the others because they paid attention to us and were kind and appreciative of our affection. I adopted one grandma and a couple because I liked them so much and they reminded me of my own grandparents who lived far away.

One year, my pretend grandma asked me if I would help her put Christmas Seals into envelopes because her hands were sore from Arthritis. I was pleased to help and thankful she had a sponge for me to dip into water instead of sealing them with my tongue (never cared for the taste of envelop paste - perhaps if it tasted like chocolate...). I didn't realize how much time had slipped away, but it was near lunch time when we finished stuffing the envelopes with Christmas seals. I was invited to eat with her and we enjoyed lovely soup and sandwiches. As a treat before I left, her dog Teddy sang me a Christmas song. That was the coolest Basset Hound ever. He howled Jingle Bells to the point where I'm certain I heard some specific words emitting from him.

I cherish memories and share them from time to time and feel so fortunate to have had such a great time growing up in a place where people can open their hearts wide to let the Christmas spirit reside.

Keep a merry thought in your head.

Wonderful post, Auntie and thanks for sharing your memories!!!!!

Very chilly all day yesterday. More of the same today where we have started things off at a chattery 28 degrees here in the capital city.
Lots of sun, though, and no precipitation.


Have a Sensational Saturday, Friends.
Listen to lots of Christmas music.
It's the Season, you know!

Have a great Saturday, Crown!!!!!

Good morning, friends~

It's a chilly morning! Currently 4 degrees! We are expecting more snow tonight, up to 3 inches.

What are your plans for the day?

I will be getting some things done around the house, working on Christmas cards, and watching Christmas movies!

Tomorrow, my family comes & we head to Green Bay for the Packers-Eagles game. So excited!

Hope you have a merry & festive day!

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Good Morning Again, Buddy!!!!!! Have fun getting your work done today and I hope you stay warm too!!!!! Hope the snow misses you so the roads aren't to bad tomorrow!!!!!

Good morning!
I'm heading out soon, I have to do a big food shopping trip and I want to get it over with. I also plan on doing some deep cleaning this weekend. I really have my work cut out for me, I kind of let things go with all of the construction going on. My husband is almost finished painting so things should really start to come together now. We had cushions and pillows made for the window seat, so we'll be setting that up. And we're also ready to hang the new curtains. I'll post pictures when its finished.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

Have fun shopping and cleaning today, HMG!!!!!!

Good Saturday morning, my Christmas friends!

It's cold down here, but not as cold as most of you, I suspect.

I had hoped to see a movie this afternoon while Elizabeth is at ballet, but I just found out she's riding with a friend, so I don't have a good enough excuse to drive 30 miles just to see my movie. Maybe one day...

There's still plenty to do around here, so I better get to it.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Have a great day, Brad!!!! Hope you can get over to see the movie soon!!!!

Good morning, again!
Hope you stay warm & enjoy the snow!
Have fun with your nieces! Bless your heart, you are a wonderful uncle.

xx

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Thanks, Buddy!!!!! They are eating me out of house and home this morning!!!! They are never ending pits!!!!!

xx

Good morning, everyone!

It's the first weekend of the Christmas Season! Kim and I are going to brave the shopping world today and attempt to purchase a few things. We're heading down to Bayshore Shopping Centre in hopes to spot some mall Christmas decorations and a few gifts for her nephews. We also need to make a few last minute purchases for our home decorations. Hopefully we don't spend too much money.

It's a clear blue sky in Ottawa today. Temperatures are to reach a high just above the freezing mark. Brr! I forgot to mention, yesterday, Simon experienced his first snowfall. Kim has new work hours, so she is off on Fridays... Simon was quite confused while watching the fluffy stuff dance its way down from the sky. Kim sent me a video. It was quite cute!

Well, I should begetting ready. I think were already about 30 minutes behind. Hopefully we're not out until 4. We have a busy day ahead of us. Aside from the shopping, which includes groceries, we also have to attend my friend Scott's 31st birthday celebration! I am actually not sure if it is a surprise. His girlfriend is hosting a bacon party. We all have to bring something that has bacon! It should be delicious. Kim is not quite yet sure what we will bring. She's excited to try making something though.

Have a great Saturday, everyone! The first weekend of the Christmas Season has arrived! Be sure to do something extra Christmassy today!

It sounds like Simon was really cute in the snow!!!

Happy birthday to your friend, Scott!!!!!! Have a great day, Brent!!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Have fun today, Festive!!!!







Wonderful post, Auntie and thanks for sharing your memories!!!!!







Have a great Saturday, Crown!!!!!







Good Morning Again, Buddy!!!!!! Have fun getting your work done today and I hope you stay warm too!!!!! Hope the snow misses you so the roads aren't to bad tomorrow!!!!!







Have fun shopping and cleaning today, HMG!!!!!!







Have a great day, Brad!!!! Hope you can get over to see the movie soon!!!!







Thanks, Buddy!!!!! They are eating me out of house and home this morning!!!! They are never ending pits!!!!!



xx







It sounds like Simon was really cute in the snow!!!



Happy birthday to your friend, Scott!!!!!! Have a great day, Brent!!!!!

Thanks!

Have fun today!! [emoji4]

xx




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[MerryCarey]

Good evening,

Very long day today, the turkey season is beginning to really take its toll on my body, as it does every year at this point. My joints are aching, muscles sore, and general fatigue. Another week and a half to go for the major rush on frozen turkeys, they really stop selling the Monday before Thanksgiving.

I am really looking forward to "Northpole" tomorrow night, Hallmark seems to really be making a push on this movie. I have seen merchandise everywhere for sale for this movie.

It is mid-November and my Crazy Christmas T-shirt collection has grown by 2 so far this year.
I have picked up "This Guy" here:

and this one.

I know, it must be a sickness


I hope you all had a great day.

Good night, everyone!

I love the t-shirts!
If that's a sickness, it should be contagious!

I'm glad the turkey push will be over soon. Relax and enjoy the new movie!

 

[MerryCarey]

SeaWaters wrote: "I used to teach my students about “Makin’ Memories.” I don’t think they realized that when I told them my family stories that I was really reliving those memories as if it were yesterday.Some of the voices in those memories have been silenced, but they still ring true in my mind."

I often recall, with great fondness, many family gatherings over the Christmas holidays when we visited relatives on the outskirts of town and those in the same neighbourhood and every house was decorated in a unique way and it was something that I delighted in as a child. I would see decorations and lights that were different from each other, yet the conversations and feeling of kinship were the same in each place. I also remember where people were seated and the different foods or sweets that were offered in different places over the years. Certain smells or sounds take me back to those times like it was yesterday.

One memory that I hold dear is about the time when my brothers and I adopted grandparents in the neighbourhood because my fathers parents were gone and my moms parents lived in Nova Scotia so we didn't see them much. At Christmastime, we would make special crafts for our "pretend grandparents" and visit them on our own. My brothers and I had different neighbours we enjoyed more than the others because they paid attention to us and were kind and appreciative of our affection. I adopted one grandma and a couple because I liked them so much and they reminded me of my own grandparents who lived far away.

One year, my pretend grandma asked me if I would help her put Christmas Seals into envelopes because her hands were sore from Arthritis. I was pleased to help and thankful she had a sponge for me to dip into water instead of sealing them with my tongue (never cared for the taste of envelop paste - perhaps if it tasted like chocolate...). I didn't realize how much time had slipped away, but it was near lunch time when we finished stuffing the envelopes with Christmas seals. I was invited to eat with her and we enjoyed lovely soup and sandwiches. As a treat before I left, her dog Teddy sang me a Christmas song. That was the coolest Basset Hound ever. He howled Jingle Bells to the point where I'm certain I heard some specific words emitting from him.

I cherish memories and share them from time to time and feel so fortunate to have had such a great time growing up in a place where people can open their hearts wide to let the Christmas spirit reside.

:yahoo: Keep a merry thought in your head.

Lovely memories! Thank you! Makes me think of family and neighbor gatherings I remember from childhood.

 

[MerryCarey]

& Thanks for reminding me to pick up a new large gift bag for O'Malley the cat to enjoy, it seems to keep him from wanting to help me wrap gifts. He gets a bit too curious and doesn't help at all. He has a bit of a Scotch tape fetish, can't imagine where that came from - well maybe from me. He hears the sound of the tape or the rustling of the gift wrap and he's jumping onto the bed and trying to claim everything by grabbing at stuff with his paws and flopping down on it. I got wiser last year and started wrapping gifts on top of the freezer so he couldn't get into as much mischief. If I give him a gift bag, he'll drag it over by the balcony window and rest on it because his fur doesn't stick to it.

I can just picture O'Malley getting into mischief with the wrapping and the scotch tape … give the big lug a hug for me, please! I know he'll enjoy the gift bag. That's a brilliant idea for keeping him busy with his own "wrapping."

 

[MerryCarey]

Good morning, friends~

It's a chilly morning! Currently 4 degrees! We are expecting more snow tonight, up to 3 inches.

What are your plans for the day?

I will be getting some things done around the house, working on Christmas cards, and watching Christmas movies!

Tomorrow, my family comes & we head to Green Bay for the Packers-Eagles game. So excited!

Hope you have a merry & festive day!

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Ohhh … nostalgia attack … my grandmother adored covered bridges, and had a couple pictures of them on the wall, and tea towels and calendars with covered bridges on them. Thank you for posting the picture!

 

[snowflake22]

Ohhh … nostalgia attack … my grandmother adored covered bridges, and had a couple pictures of them on the wall, and tea towels and calendars with covered bridges on them. Thank you for posting the picture!

You're welcome!
Glad that it brought back some fond memories [emoji173]️




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[MerryCarey]

A rather late Saturday hello to everyone!

It's great reading in the posts about your decorations going up, plans for decorating, shopping, etc. Very festive!

I'm feeling festive today myself. Here's why. I have a spinet piano that I've had since I was 7 years old. I brought it here with me when I moved to Massachusetts to get married. I get it tuned every year before Thanksgiving, even though I rarely get the chance to play it---when I DO play it, it's Christmas music for the season. I realized just this morning, as I listened to the tuner striking the keys and tuning the strings, starting at the bass end and working her way up to the treble keys, that it is one of the sounds of the season, and it made me smile. I never considered it a sign of the season before, but now I know it's another little milestone that means "Christmas is coming!"

I don't get any practice in, and I stumble through my favorite sheet music during the season and think of how much better I could play when I was in my teens---but Mr. absolutely loves it and thinks it sounds wonderful. I think I'll play a little later!

I'm also feeling festive because I had taken everything off the piano for the tuner, and now I'm looking at a blank canvas and thinking of what sort of holiday decorations I could dress it up with---maybe a clear bowl full of glass ball ornaments, or Santa's Quartet, or the music box of Santa in an antique car stuffed with toys (and one startled-looking reindeer). Possibilities!

Okay, I'm running on too much.

 

[snowflake22]

A rather late Saturday hello to everyone!



It's great reading in the posts about your decorations going up, plans for decorating, shopping, etc. Very festive!



I'm feeling festive today myself. Here's why. I have a spinet piano that I've had since I was 7 years old. I brought it here with me when I moved to Massachusetts to get married. I get it tuned every year before Thanksgiving, even though I rarely get the chance to play it---when I DO play it, it's Christmas music for the season. I realized just this morning, as I listened to the tuner striking the keys and tuning the strings, starting at the bass end and working her way up to the treble keys, that it is one of the sounds of the season, and it made me smile. I never considered it a sign of the season before, but now I know it's another little milestone that means "Christmas is coming!"



I don't get any practice in, and I stumble through my favorite sheet music during the season and think of how much better I could play when I was in my teens---but Mr. absolutely loves it and thinks it sounds wonderful. I think I'll play a little later!



I'm also feeling festive because I had taken everything off the piano for the tuner, and now I'm looking at a blank canvas and thinking of what sort of holiday decorations I could dress it up with---maybe a clear bowl full of glass ball ornaments, or Santa's Quartet, or the music box of Santa in an antique car stuffed with toys (and one startled-looking reindeer). Possibilities!



Okay, I'm running on too much.

I bet you play beautifully! I'm sure it sounds especially magical when it's Christmas music. Enjoy!

Happy Saturday! Have a blessed day!




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[sugar142286]

the cake is done and ready to take to the competition site tomorrow !
But you will have to wait until Sunday evening to see it as contest rules state I cannot post pictures on line until after the competition is over.
Now the hard part, getting it to the site in one piece.

Good luck to you, Star!


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[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, dear friends!

It's snowing!!! [emoji300]️

Hope you're having a wonderful Saturday!

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[made582]

A rather late Saturday hello to everyone!

It's great reading in the posts about your decorations going up, plans for decorating, shopping, etc. Very festive!

I'm feeling festive today myself. Here's why. I have a spinet piano that I've had since I was 7 years old. I brought it here with me when I moved to Massachusetts to get married. I get it tuned every year before Thanksgiving, even though I rarely get the chance to play it---when I DO play it, it's Christmas music for the season. I realized just this morning, as I listened to the tuner striking the keys and tuning the strings, starting at the bass end and working her way up to the treble keys, that it is one of the sounds of the season, and it made me smile. I never considered it a sign of the season before, but now I know it's another little milestone that means "Christmas is coming!"

I don't get any practice in, and I stumble through my favorite sheet music during the season and think of how much better I could play when I was in my teens---but Mr. absolutely loves it and thinks it sounds wonderful. I think I'll play a little later!

I'm also feeling festive because I had taken everything off the piano for the tuner, and now I'm looking at a blank canvas and thinking of what sort of holiday decorations I could dress it up with---maybe a clear bowl full of glass ball ornaments, or Santa's Quartet, or the music box of Santa in an antique car stuffed with toys (and one startled-looking reindeer). Possibilities!

Okay, I'm running on too much.

Like Snowflake said, I'm sure you sound great!!!! Hope you have playing later!!!!


Have a great day, MerryCarey!!!

 

[made582]

Good afternoon, dear friends!

It's snowing!!! [emoji300]️

Hope you're having a wonderful Saturday!

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Good Afternoon, Buddy!!!! Hope you are having a great day so far!!!! Enjoy the snow!!! Hope you don't get to much!!!

xx

 

[sugar142286]

Yummy, sorry I am a little late tonight. cheesy

I can always make extra!!!


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[snowflake22]

Good Afternoon, Buddy!!!! Hope you are having a great day so far!!!! Enjoy the snow!!! Hope you don't get to much!!!



xx

Thanks, buddy!
I am getting a lot done! And enjoying Christmas movies & music, too.
Hope you have a fabulous day!

xx




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[sugar142286]

Good evening,



Very long day today, the turkey season is beginning to really take its toll on my body, as it does every year at this point. My joints are aching, muscles sore, and general fatigue. Another week and a half to go for the major rush on frozen turkeys, they really stop selling the Monday before Thanksgiving.



I am really looking forward to "Northpole" tomorrow night, Hallmark seems to really be making a push on this movie. I have seen merchandise everywhere for sale for this movie.



It is mid-November and my Crazy Christmas T-shirt collection has grown by 2 so far this year.

I have picked up "This Guy" here:

and this one.

I know, it must be a sickness





I hope you all had a great day.



Good night, everyone!

Love them, buddy!


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[sugar142286]

I know I'm not your wing twin but I am a wing lover! Can I come!

Sure thing! I love anyone who loves wings!


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[sugar142286]

Merry Saturday!

Busy day ahead. I am getting my hair cut and then we need to nip to the shops and run a few errands. I also want to get Christmas decorations down from the loft today. Once they are down I can check lights etc and start putting out a few things over the next few days.

Relaxing evening planned watching some Christmas shows and just chilling out before work tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Sounds like a fun day, Festive! Hope you're having a great time and it's going well!


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[Festive Spirit]

lovely day !
I just realised I promised my daughter a few strings of lights for her new apartment, I should get them out too and see what is there, bought a box at a yard sale this past summer so I know I have lots.
Enjoy you evening of Christmas shows !

I hope your lights are ok. I am always a little nervous when I pull them out. I managed to fix the window lights in time for Halloween.I know another set has gone but I'm not sure if I can save those. The tree lights I am hoping will be ok as they are only new ...however I wonder if I have enough as the new tree is bigger than the usual LOL !! Exciting times.

I hope your daughter settles in nicely when she moves.

 

[sugar142286]

SeaWaters wrote: "I used to teach my students about “Makin’ Memories.” I don’t think they realized that when I told them my family stories that I was really reliving those memories as if it were yesterday.Some of the voices in those memories have been silenced, but they still ring true in my mind."



I often recall, with great fondness, many family gatherings over the Christmas holidays when we visited relatives on the outskirts of town and those in the same neighbourhood and every house was decorated in a unique way and it was something that I delighted in as a child. I would see decorations and lights that were different from each other, yet the conversations and feeling of kinship were the same in each place. I also remember where people were seated and the different foods or sweets that were offered in different places over the years. Certain smells or sounds take me back to those times like it was yesterday.



One memory that I hold dear is about the time when my brothers and I adopted grandparents in the neighbourhood because my fathers parents were gone and my moms parents lived in Nova Scotia so we didn't see them much. At Christmastime, we would make special crafts for our "pretend grandparents" and visit them on our own. My brothers and I had different neighbours we enjoyed more than the others because they paid attention to us and were kind and appreciative of our affection. I adopted one grandma and a couple because I liked them so much and they reminded me of my own grandparents who lived far away.



One year, my pretend grandma asked me if I would help her put Christmas Seals into envelopes because her hands were sore from Arthritis. I was pleased to help and thankful she had a sponge for me to dip into water instead of sealing them with my tongue (never cared for the taste of envelop paste - perhaps if it tasted like chocolate...). I didn't realize how much time had slipped away, but it was near lunch time when we finished stuffing the envelopes with Christmas seals. I was invited to eat with her and we enjoyed lovely soup and sandwiches. As a treat before I left, her dog Teddy sang me a Christmas song. That was the coolest Basset Hound ever. He howled Jingle Bells to the point where I'm certain I heard some specific words emitting from him.



I cherish memories and share them from time to time and feel so fortunate to have had such a great time growing up in a place where people can open their hearts wide to let the Christmas spirit reside.



:yahoo: Keep a merry thought in your head.

What a beautiful story, Auntie!! Thank you for sharing!


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