Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Bradmac]

Good morning! It is going to be such a nice day today, sunny, high of 81 that I took a vacation day. I have to run out for a few hours and take my grandfather to a routine heat doctor check-up and then I will be back home and I'll set up some saw horses outside and continuing working in the basement.

I kicked some serious behind down there yesterday, I got the entire basement all insulated with R-19 and started installing the vapor barrier on the walls. Next, instead of installing sheetrock, I'm going to install 1/2 inch plywood on the walls since it will be a storage room. That way, you an hang whatever on the walls and it gives me a good solid wall to support the new shelving on... It's all one big master plan up in my brain; that could be could or bad, but it usually does cost money, and that's where I get myself into trouble with the Mrs.....:wink:

Well, I'm going to finish my coffee and then I'll be on the road for the next several hours. See ya all later...

You have more vacation time than anyone I know! :lol:

Also...PEGBOARD! I love my pegboard in my shop!

 

[Ryan]

Good morning MMC! Happy Monday!! I'm hoping to do some catching up from the weekend posts but it's hard to do on Mondays! Back to work & so much to catch up on! cheesy



Hope you all had a great weekend! My hubby is off work today - planting corn! I'm not sure what time he got home last night - I went to bed at 11:30 & they were still out in the fields. Git 'r done! Gracie gets groomed today! That's about all the excitement for today! We are supposed to have a high of 78º with a chance of rain this afternoon. Booo! But it's beautiful now!



Have a great day everyone!

Of course we'll need to see Gracie pictures once she's back from the groomer.

Have a great day!


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[Ryan]

Hello everyone. I hope you all have a great week!


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[snowflake22]

Good morning, everyone!



It is a beautiful morning in Ottawa. The sun is shining and we're already in the upper teens/60s. Thunderstorms are in the forecast for tonight. Nicely, these storms won't bring any cooler temperatures. We're forecasted to be in the upper 20s (maybe even 80s) later this week!



Overall, it was a fun weekend. I had a blast celebrating with some good friends on Saturday night. We just stayed in and played some games.



I didn't get off to a great start of the week this morning. Simon has been having some difficulties sleeping in over the past few weeks. We think it is the earlier sunrise. The cat is waking up and making loud noises around 5am. It is not enjoyable at all. We're not sure how to make him stop. When he wants to be, he's a very loud cat!



Well, I should return to work. I'm at Russell again today. I have an easy day. One class might be a little difficult, but the other two should be great!



The first full week of May is finally here. Buds are finally turning into leaves and green will soon be seen as far as the eye can see.



Have a great Monday, everyone! Here's hoping you get the week off on the right foot.

Good Morning, Brent!
Happy Monday!
Glad you had fun celebrating with your friends this weekend!
Sorry to hear that Simon is having some troubles, and in turn you guys are having a hard time sleeping. Prayers for him, that it is just his schedule being off. Maybe your vet will have some advice?
Hope your classes go well today, friend.
Enjoy the beautiful weather, and have a great day!



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[MerryCarey]

Ha! Good one, Crown! Does it reflect poorly on me that I had to do some research before I could remember how to read Roman numerals? It's been a LONG time! cheesy

Now that you've brushed up on Roman numerals---watch the opening credits of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and note the copyright date ... major error!

 

[snowflake22]

Hello everyone. I hope you all have a great week!


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Good Morning, Ryan!!
Have a fabulous week!


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[Bradmac]

Good Monday morning, my Christmas friends!

What a busy weekend! Elizabeth had ballet practice Saturday morning, and Jacob's band had a gig that afternoon, so Saturday was full. Jacob's gig was at a nursing home. No kidding! I don't know who booked it, but there were folks in wheelchairs tapping their feet LOL.

We later ran into the son of a friend who played in the band with me for years. He has a band going, and asked Jacob about joining. How circular that Jacob will be playing with the son of a friend who I started our band with! I thought it was pretty cool, anyway. One nice thing: they have a preacher playing harmonica, so they won't be playing bars like we used to LOL.

I got Nancy a new smart phone, got it working yesterday, then I dropped it and broke it. Ack! Replacement is already on the way.

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

 

[snowflake22]

Good Monday morning, my Christmas friends!

What a busy weekend! Elizabeth had ballet practice Saturday morning, and Jacob's band had a gig that afternoon, so Saturday was full. Jacob's gig was at a nursing home. No kidding! I don't know who booked it, but there were folks in wheelchairs tapping their feet LOL.

We later ran into the son of a friend who played in the band with me for years. He has a band going, and asked Jacob about joining. How circular that Jacob will be playing with the son of a friend who I started our band with! I thought it was pretty cool, anyway. One nice thing: they have a preacher playing harmonica, so they won't be playing bars like we used to LOL.

I got Nancy a new smart phone, got it working yesterday, then I dropped it and broke it. Ack! Replacement is already on the way.

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

Happy Monday, Brad!

That is so great that Jacob's gig was at a nursing home! I bet the residents had a great time, and that Jacob's band brought them many smiles!

What s great story, Jacob will be playing with the son of a friend you started your band with [emoji445] How cool is that! Full circle!

Hope Nancy loves her new phone!

Have a wonderful day!


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[Bradmac]

Now that you've brushed up on Roman numerals---watch the opening credits of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and note the copyright date ... major error!

Ha!


1164, instead of 1964! That's a big goof! cheesy

 

[Christmasstar]

Good Morning MMC !

I have been thinking lots about Seawaters and the loss of her son, my heart aches for her. My prayers are with her especially today as they say their farewells.

We are getting a thunderstorm this afternoon, I get to watch it from work.
Hope you are all well, hoping to try and get caught up after my meeting tonight

Have a great day !

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning MMC !

I have been thinking lots about Seawaters and the loss of her son, my heart aches for her. My prayers are with her especially today as they say their farewells.

We are getting a thunderstorm this afternoon, I get to watch it from work.
Hope you are all well, hoping to try and get caught up after my meeting tonight

Have a great day !

Good Morning, CS~

I've been praying hard for her & her family, too, and holding them close to my heart.

Hope you have a good day at work! Stay safe!


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[Holiday]

Good Morning, friends~

Happy Monday!!

Wishing you a blessed start to your week~

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Happy Monday snowflake! Hope you have a wonderful week too!

Good morning!
Happy Monday!
Not too much going on here today, typical day of errands and chores. It's going to be sunny and warm today, temperatures will be in the mid 70's. My middle daughter has off today and was talking about going to the beach with her friend. I'll have to ask her to send me some pictures of the ocean if she goes. My husband did a lot of work in the back yard over the weekend, it looks good. The pool is clearing up quickly this year too. My father has a big birthday coming up next month and I'll be having the party here in the back yard. I'll concentrate on that after I host the Mother's Day brunch!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

Fun times ahead at HMG's house!! Have a great day!

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Love it!!! cheesy

Good Morning, Friends and Countrymen.

Lend me your eyes, to behold this:
Days to the Season: CXCIII
Days to Christmas Day: CCXXXV

(Hey, what can I say?
I'm feeling a little Roman this morning.)

And our next Milestone?
Why, it's only XI days away.
SINGLE DIGITS after tomorrow!

(And that's really something to write Rome - er - home about!)


Another really nice day was experienced here yesterday.
Lots of sun, calm winds, no rain, negligible pollen, low humidity and temps in the 70's.
(It just doesn't get any better than that around here!)
We should get slowly warmer during the week.
This morning has greeted us with 58 degrees here in the capital city.


Have a Marvelous Monday, Everybody!

:lol:

Glad you had such a nice weekend! Thanks Crown!

 

[snowflake22]

Happy Monday snowflake! Hope you have a wonderful week too!







Fun times ahead at HMG's house!! Have a great day!







Love it!!! cheesy







:lol:



Glad you had such a nice weekend! Thanks Crown!

Thank you, Holiday! [emoji3]


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[brent]

Double post... A very delayed double post!

 

[Holiday]

What a beautiful couple! Congratulations again to them!

Thank you for sharing, Holiday!


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Thanks snowflake! They are a nice couple!

Good Morning, MMC!!! It's going to be a decent day here with a high of 73 and rain. It will an be off and on rain not all day so I'll take it. I have some phone calls to make and a few errands to run today. Other than that, I'll hopefully be able to get caught up on here some. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!

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See what you can do about keeping that rain over there - I don't want it, ok? Hope you have a great day!

Thanks, Holiday!! I'm so happy about that!!
She rocks! [emoji177]


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I bet your are! That's wonderful!

Good morning, Holiday!
Happy Monday!!!
Bless your hubby's heart!!
Hope Gracie has a blast at the groomer's today!
Post pics, please!! [emoji169]
Enjoy the beautiful weather! Have a great day!

Xx

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Thank you! I will! Here she is this morning ~ turning green! cheesy



I have a feeling she will need to be cut pretty short. She get so hot - and it's hard to keep her from getting knots - especially where her harness goes for walking.

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks snowflake! They are a nice couple!







See what you can do about keeping that rain over there - I don't want it, ok? Hope you have a great day!







I bet your are! That's wonderful!







Thank you! I will! Here she is this morning ~ turning green! cheesy







I have a feeling she will need to be cut pretty short. She get so hot - and it's hard to keep her from getting knots - especially where her harness goes for walking.

Lol!!!! Oh my goodness, what a doll face!! Love the green tint! [emoji172][emoji263]

That girl sure does know how to have a good time!

Hugs to her from Harlowe & I!


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[Holiday]

Good morning! It is going to be such a nice day today, sunny, high of 81 that I took a vacation day. I have to run out for a few hours and take my grandfather to a routine heat doctor check-up and then I will be back home and I'll set up some saw horses outside and continuing working in the basement.

I kicked some serious behind down there yesterday, I got the entire basement all insulated with R-19 and started installing the vapor barrier on the walls. Next, instead of installing sheetrock, I'm going to install 1/2 inch plywood on the walls since it will be a storage room. That way, you an hang whatever on the walls and it gives me a good solid wall to support the new shelving on... It's all one big master plan up in my brain; that could be could or bad, but it usually does cost money, and that's where I get myself into trouble with the Mrs.....:wink:

Well, I'm going to finish my coffee and then I'll be on the road for the next several hours. See ya all later...

Have a safe trip! I hope your Dads appointment goes well!!! xx Have a great day! Good luck in the basement!

 

[Holiday]

I've said it before, but you get up waaaay too early!

I agree! cheesy

How coincidental! I'm helping Elizabeth plant her garden today, and Lulu is getting groomed, too!

What a funny coincidence! cheesy You will have to post a pic of Lulu too!

Speaking of garden, I did get everything planted Friday that I could. The only thing left to plant is tomatoes, peppers & corn! YUM! Good luck with Elizabeth's garden! What are you planting?

 

[Holiday]

Good morning, everyone!

It is a beautiful morning in Ottawa. The sun is shining and we're already in the upper teens/60s. Thunderstorms are in the forecast for tonight. Nicely, these storms won't bring any cooler temperatures. We're forecasted to be in the upper 20s (maybe even 80s) later this week!

Overall, it was a fun weekend. I had a blast celebrating with some good friends on Saturday night. We just stayed in and played some games.

I didn't get off to a great start of the week this morning. Simon has been having some difficulties sleeping in over the past few weeks. We think it is the earlier sunrise. The cat is waking up and making loud noises around 5am. It is not enjoyable at all. We're not sure how to make him stop. When he wants to be, he's a very loud cat!

Well, I should return to work. I'm at Russell again today. I have an easy day. One class might be a little difficult, but the other two should be great!

The first full week of May is finally here. Buds are finally turning into leaves and green will soon be seen as far as the eye can see.

Have a great Monday, everyone! Here's hoping you get the week off on the right foot.

That's awesome you had such a fun time with your friends Saturday!
I hope you can figure out something to help Simon sleep in a little ~ 5am is plenty early! Have a great Monday Brent!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning MMC! Happy Monday!! I'm hoping to do some catching up from the weekend posts but it's hard to do on Mondays! Back to work & so much to catch up on! cheesy

Hope you all had a great weekend! My hubby is off work today - planting corn! I'm not sure what time he got home last night - I went to bed at 11:30 & they were still out in the fields. Git 'r done! Gracie gets groomed today! That's about all the excitement for today! We are supposed to have a high of 78º with a chance of rain this afternoon. Booo! But it's beautiful now!

Have a great day everyone!

Have a great day Holiday!!