Christmas Countdown - 2015

[MerryCarey]

Hoping everyone has a good Thursday!

Reading about those of you with bugs and other ills made my system jealous, I guess. I didn't feel too well yesterday and was able to leave work about 3 p.m., and I stayed home from work this morning because I didn't really feel any better. Very run-down. Hopefully it's just a passing bug. I'll take it easy today and jump back into the grind tomorrow.

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning and Happy Thursday!
Just a quick hello, I have work this morning and I have chores to do before I leave. Straight home afterward to spend some time with the stray kitty my hubby brought home last night. My husband said the secretary that works at his shop might be interested in taking her. She is a wonderful lady and I would feel good about her taking the cat. But her husband is a little wishy-washy so she's going to talk to him again today. We'll see what happens.
See you later today!
Sending get well wishes to all who need them. Hugs and prayers ~
Have a nice day!

I hope the secretary can give her a happy home! (Unless you decide to keep her!) :smile: Have a great day HMG!

Hope you get everything done today. Goodluck finding a home for the kitten. When I was young I was always bringing home animals I found. My mum would then have to find homes for them or we ended up keeping them because I got attached Funny cause after a while people started bringing animals to us that they found....we were like a mini shelter/hospital LOL

I love it! :-D

Well I dozed off in bed with a drink in my hand and guess what?! Yep I poured/spilled the water all over my side of the bed and even snowball(my dog) got some on him*(yep he sleeps in between me and the wife.lol) I am so nuts because I am delirous, but I still plan on making breakfast!!! I am about to start cooking because brandi just got in the shower... will.be back soon!

I just laughed out loud! :lol: Poor snowball!!! Hope breakfast was yummy ~ sorry I missed it!

Good Morning, First Milestone Anticipators.

And that anticipation does not have long to remain unsatisfied.

Not when you consider this:
Days to the Season: 302
Days to Christmas Day: 344

And also when you realize that the day after tomorrow finds us there.
At the 300-Day Season Window, that is!


Our rotten weather continues.
Cold.
Rain.
Ice.
We have it all.
At least one more day before pleasant weather makes a comeback.
Today has commenced at 28.9 damp degrees here, according to our digital thermometer.


But be it cold or be it colder where you are, have a Thrilling Thursday anyway, OK?

Sounds like some icky conditions! Stay safe & warm! Have a great day crown!

 

[Holiday]

That milestone is closing in quite quickly! Great to see that it will be celebrated on a Saturday. Extra special weekend celebration!

Good morning, everyone. I'm off today. I was off Tuesday, too, this week, but I wasn't allowed to work that day. We had a few things that had to be done around the house. Surprisingly, I haven't received one call for today. Usually, I get a few calls from schools that are too far away. I already have work for tomorrow, but I am hoping more calls come for next week, too!

I hope you all have had a wonderful week thus far. We are nearly at the mid-point of the first month of the year. Sounds fantastic! I don't have a whole lot happening right now. I have some chores around the house to do today. Otherwise, I will be looking forward to tomorrow, when I will be going on my first high school field trip. I have become decent friends with the Auto Shop teacher at school. I am usually in for him if he - ever - misses a day. It is rare.

A parent had initially volunteered to chaperone the trip, but pulled out late last week. I said that I would be willing to go on Monday, and sure enough, they put me in so I will be getting paid to go tomorrow. We're going to an Auto Show in Montreal. The only real unfortunate part is that we are spending four hours on a bus. Two hours there, two hours to come back. We only get to see the show for two hours. Apparently, the kids really enjoy it, however. That's all that matters. It should be fun!

Well, I think I should get a few things done. Hopefully I will have some time to check out a few posts throughout the day here. I hope everyone has a great Thursday! The weekend is nearly here!

Have fun at the car show tomorrow!! Have a safe trip! Hoping you get calls for teaching all week next week! xx

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

I left work early yesterday. My brother-in-law called to invite me and Jacob hunting. Since it was the last day of the season, I got Jacob out of school and took Keith up on his offer. We had a great time, but it was so cold I almost froze my ornaments off!

Our tree is still up! I bet I'm the last holdout on MMC!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

Oh, I love that you still have your tree up. I still have 1 up...but I took the main one down last night. Boooo! Glad you had a good time hunting...even though it was freezing! Have a great day Brad!

Good Morning, MMC!!!! It's going to be a warmer day here with a high of 34 degree's!! A high above freezing!!! Woohoo!!! Not to much going on here today. I may run to the grocery store for a few things. It looks like Meijer is having a pretty good 2 day sale too so I will probably go tomorrow also. I would just wait and go tomorrow but I know they will run out half of the regular ad stuff by then. I'm also waiting to hear back from my sister in seattle. My BIL there was involved in a hit and run this morning. It sounds like a truck was coming up the on ramp to the interstate and didn't pay attention as he merged over and side swiped my BIL. The guy didn't stop but my BIL chased him long enough to call the cops and give them his license plate number before he pulled over. Thankfully he wasn't hurt. It sounds like the mini van is pretty bad off though. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!

Oh my! That's crazy ~ I'm glad you BIL was ok & that he got the license #! Have fun at Meijer. Have a great WARM(er) Day!! It's pretty freezing here yet, but supposed to be warming up!

 

[Holiday]

Hoping everyone has a good Thursday!

Reading about those of you with bugs and other ills made my system jealous, I guess. I didn't feel too well yesterday and was able to leave work about 3 p.m., and I stayed home from work this morning because I didn't really feel any better. Very run-down. Hopefully it's just a passing bug. I'll take it easy today and jump back into the grind tomorrow.

Hope you feel better quick! Hope you have a cozy day at home today!!

 

[Holiday]

Wew ~ I'm caught up! :-D

 

[Festive Spirit]

Hoping everyone has a good Thursday!

Reading about those of you with bugs and other ills made my system jealous, I guess. I didn't feel too well yesterday and was able to leave work about 3 p.m., and I stayed home from work this morning because I didn't really feel any better. Very run-down. Hopefully it's just a passing bug. I'll take it easy today and jump back into the grind tomorrow.

Oh no , I hope this is just a 24hr passing thing and you are feeling better soon. STay warm, rest and look after yourself.

 

[whitney37354]

Must be the the night for no sleep. I didn't get much either & I need at least 8 hours. I got less than 7, so it'll be a long day. I plan to get some caffeine at lunch.

DD has drum lessons tonight, so I'll have an hour to get everything straighten up before DD & DH get home.

I hope everyone has a good day!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good Morning, MMC!!!! It's going to be a warmer day here with a high of 34 degree's!! A high above freezing!!! Woohoo!!! Not to much going on here today. I may run to the grocery store for a few things. It looks like Meijer is having a pretty good 2 day sale too so I will probably go tomorrow also. I would just wait and go tomorrow but I know they will run out half of the regular ad stuff by then. I'm also waiting to hear back from my sister in seattle. My BIL there was involved in a hit and run this morning. It sounds like a truck was coming up the on ramp to the interstate and didn't pay attention as he merged over and side swiped my BIL. The guy didn't stop but my BIL chased him long enough to call the cops and give them his license plate number before he pulled over. Thankfully he wasn't hurt. It sounds like the mini van is pretty bad off though. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!

That is awful!! Thank goodness your BIL wasn't hurt! I am pleased to hear he was able to pass on that guys number to the police , hope they caught up with him.

Last week someone almost ran into Mr Festive. They were busy talking on their mobile. it was pretty close and by the grace of God nothing happened. I was so angry. The person never stopped to see if he was ok or to apologise.

Hope you find some good bargains and have a lovely day!

Good morning MMC! Happy Friday Eve!! :thumbsup:

Well, I did it! I took my main tree & all my Christmas things down last night! :sad: The only thing left is the tree in the sunroom, which I'm thinking about adding some blue lights to the clear lights already on it, along with some blue/silver bulbs & snowmen ornaments. I'll see once! Hubby rolled his eyes. :lol: I did get my snowmen out & put them around the house. I have a few more bigger snowmen to get out yet. Sometimes I put some clear or clear & blue lights with the snowmen, but I haven't done that yet. I already miss having the lights in the house! Ah well - in a way, it's nice to have it done.

Tonight we are taking my friend Missy out for her birthday, starting with going out to eat Mexican! Mmmmm!

Have a wonderful day everyone!!! I'm off to (hopefully) catch up on posts!

:nice:

Sorry Holiday, they will be back up very soon , don't worry. Have fun tonight . I love Mexican ....

I haven't read the book, but Joe Odom is from here in my hometown, even though the events of the story took place in nearby Savannah. Some hometown friends were cast in small parts in the movie, too. It was pretty cool!

Well that is beyond cool! I was excited to read about it! Some good talent out of your hometown!

 

[made582]

Hoping everyone has a good Thursday!

Reading about those of you with bugs and other ills made my system jealous, I guess. I didn't feel too well yesterday and was able to leave work about 3 p.m., and I stayed home from work this morning because I didn't really feel any better. Very run-down. Hopefully it's just a passing bug. I'll take it easy today and jump back into the grind tomorrow.

I hope you feel better soon, MerryCarey!!!!

Wew ~ I'm caught up! :-D

Let's see what we can do to change that!!! LOL!!!

Must be the the night for no sleep. I didn't get much either & I need at least 8 hours. I got less than 7, so it'll be a long day. I plan to get some caffeine at lunch.

DD has drum lessons tonight, so I'll have an hour to get everything straighten up before DD & DH get home.

I hope everyone has a good day!

Hope the caffeine helps!!! Have a good day, Whitney!!

That is awful!! Thank goodness your BIL wasn't hurt! I am pleased to hear he was able to pass on that guys number to the police , hope they caught up with him.

Last week someone almost ran into Mr Festive. They were busy talking on their mobile. it was pretty close and by the grace of God nothing happened. I was so angry. The person never stopped to see if he was ok or to apologise.

Hope you find some good bargains and have a lovely day!

Thanks!!

Glad to hear that Mr. Festive was able to avoid getting hit!!! 2 out of the 3 accidents that I have been in have been people on their cell phones not paying attention and rear ending me.

 

[Holiday]

Must be the the night for no sleep. I didn't get much either & I need at least 8 hours. I got less than 7, so it'll be a long day. I plan to get some caffeine at lunch.

DD has drum lessons tonight, so I'll have an hour to get everything straighten up before DD & DH get home.

I hope everyone has a good day!

Hope the caffeine helps!!! Coffee is pretty tasty today! Have a good day!

Blue and White lights sounds perfect!!!!! Then you can call it your Colts tree!!!! LOL!!!

I miss having the lights around the house too. Just to bland in here without them.

Happy Birthday to Missy!!!! Hope you guys have a great time at dinner!!!!

Oh my....maybe I better re-think my thinking! cheesy Colts tree. Hmmm! Missy's hubby & son are big colts fans - I'm sure they would catch on to that pretty quick! :lol:
Have a great day made!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Oh my goodness, strong force gales have started. I wish you all could hear the wind. it is scary!!! I am so worried about Mr festive driving in this. He should be on the road now. Hope he is here safe and sound soon.

Just making dinner. Hope you all have a lovely evening.

 

[made582]

Oh my goodness, strong force gales have started. I wish you all could hear the wind. it is scary!!! I am so worried about Mr festive driving in this. He should be on the road now. Hope he is here safe and sound soon.

Just making dinner. Hope you all have a lovely evening.

Praying for you guys and that Mr. Festive makes it home safe.

 

[Christmasstar]

Cabin fever ! Really needed to get out fir awhile and son wanted to pick up sone stuff. So I drive him around and stay in van while he goes in to stores.

It is a lovely sunny day and good to get out if the house !
My ankle is still sore but slowly getting better . It is going to be awhile.. It hurts more when I get up in morning than at end of day, maybe I should sleep in recliner ?

 

[xmastidings]

Hoping everyone has a good Thursday!

Reading about those of you with bugs and other ills made my system jealous, I guess. I didn't feel too well yesterday and was able to leave work about 3 p.m., and I stayed home from work this morning because I didn't really feel any better. Very run-down. Hopefully it's just a passing bug. I'll take it easy today and jump back into the grind tomorrow.

I sure hope that you fell better soon Merry! Will be thinking about you~

 

[xmastidings]

Cabin fever ! Really needed to get out fir awhile and son wanted to pick up sone stuff. So I drive him around and stay in van while he goes in to stores.

It is a lovely sunny day and good to get out if the house !
My ankle is still sore but slowly getting better . It is going to be awhile.. It hurts more when I get up in morning than at end of day, maybe I should sleep in recliner ?

I'm glad to see that your starting to get out and about Star, especially, while there's a break in the weather. I hope your ankle continues to improve!

 

[xmastidings]

Oh my goodness, strong force gales have started. I wish you all could hear the wind. it is scary!!! I am so worried about Mr festive driving in this. He should be on the road now. Hope he is here safe and sound soon.

Just making dinner. Hope you all have a lovely evening.

Hope that he gets home for you and your family, safe and soon, so that you will all have a peace of mind....

 

[xmastidings]

One of our favorite places to visit when we're in Maryland is a used book store with about half a million books! Every time we visit there we have to ship home a big box of books. Paperbacks, hardcovers, vintage, collectibles---they have them all. It's an awesome place to spend a couple hours.

We have an entire wall of books in our front room. Most of the shelves are getting to be two books deep! Seems like I used to have more time for reading, but these days it's grabbing an odd ten or fifteen minutes of reading during breakfast or before bed. I usually read while I eat lunch at work, too.

Hey, your going to have to share that location with your buddy, your pal, your friend......Me~ LOL!!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Hope you feel better quick! Hope you have a cozy day at home today!!

Oh no , I hope this is just a 24hr passing thing and you are feeling better soon. STay warm, rest and look after yourself.

I hope you feel better soon, MerryCarey!!!!

Thank you all. I'm following Festive's advice and just taking it easy and eating lightly. I watched an excellent PBS American Masters documentary about Bing Crosby.

 

[MerryCarey]

Hey, your going to have to share that location with your buddy, your pal, your friend......Me~ LOL!!!!

Wonder Book and Video in Frederick.
They also have locations in Hagerstown and Gaithersburg.
You'll love it!

 

[made582]

Cabin fever ! Really needed to get out fir awhile and son wanted to pick up sone stuff. So I drive him around and stay in van while he goes in to stores.

It is a lovely sunny day and good to get out if the house !
My ankle is still sore but slowly getting better . It is going to be awhile.. It hurts more when I get up in morning than at end of day, maybe I should sleep in recliner ?

Glad to hear that your ankle is doing better!! Enjoy the fresh air, Star!!!!