Christmas Countdown - 2015

HomemakinGirl · Sep 6, 2015

Bradmac said:
Bringing Fall decorations down from the attic is always a good time around here, too!

I'm excited!

HomemakinGirl · Sep 6, 2015

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
Had a restless night so when I woke up the coffee was gone so I had golden green tea instead. We got a kuerig for Christmas and it's still in th box. The shame of it all. YABBA!

Oh my goodness, take that Kuerig out of the box! You're going to love it!
Sorry you had a restless night, hope tonight is better.

AuntieMistletoeDear · Sep 6, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Good evening, MMC~
Have a merry night!

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Around these parts, Summer isn't officially over until the Fall equinox on Sept. 23rd. and I'm looking forward to the beautiful colours, but not the -30 temps that will follow come November. We celebrate Labor Day here so I have tomorrow off was thinking of having a "rip van winkle" weekend, but I can't stay in bed. I've got some cooking and housework planned, might wonder down to the end of Summer Fair in a community south of here - still on the search for decent Corn on the Cob.

snowflake22 · Sep 6, 2015

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
Around these parts, Summer isn't officially over until the Fall equinox on Sept. 23rd. and I'm looking forward to the beautiful colours, but not the -30 temps that will follow come November. We celebrate Labor Day here so I have tomorrow off was thinking of having a "rip van winkle" weekend, but I can't stay in bed. I've got some cooking and housework planned, might wonder down to the end of Summer Fair in a community south of here - still on the search for decent Corn on the Cob.

It officially doesn't start until then for us, either. But I personally always consider fall to begin when the 'Bers start.

And I agree with that. We have frigid weather in Northern Wisconsin, too.

Enjoy the Summer fair if you go!
Love corn on the cob!

Christmas-A-Holic · Sep 6, 2015

We took our early morning walk at the Arboretum yesterday and they are already setting up the gazebos for the 12 Days of Christmas! Exciting!

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snowflake22 · Sep 6, 2015

Christmas-A-Holic said:
We took our early morning walk at the Arboretum yesterday and they are already setting up the gazebos for the 12 Days of Christmas! Exciting!

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Very cool!!

Christmas-A-Holic · Sep 6, 2015

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
Around these parts, Summer isn't officially over until the Fall equinox on Sept. 23rd. and I'm looking forward to the beautiful colours, but not the -30 temps that will follow come November. We celebrate Labor Day here so I have tomorrow off was thinking of having a "rip van winkle" weekend, but I can't stay in bed. I've got some cooking and housework planned, might wonder down to the end of Summer Fair in a community south of here - still on the search for decent Corn on the Cob.

snowflake22 said:
It officially doesn't start until then for us, either. But I personally always consider fall to begin when the 'Bers start.

And I agree with that. We have frigid weather in Northern Wisconsin, too.

Enjoy the Summer fair if you go!
Love corn on the cob!

Just what Snowflake said! In my mind, Summer is OVER once the 'Bers start!

The temperatures will not cooperate with me though! I get in arguments with the heat everyday. Ha ha! My indoor fall decorations are up so it's fall! I will set up my outside decor probably a week after Labor Day. In reality, you are correct, Auntie! Summer is over with what you said!

The good news!!! They said the highs will be in the 80's by next weekend! Finally a cool down!!!

snowflake22 · Sep 6, 2015

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Just what Snowflake said! In my mind, Summer is OVER once the 'Bers start! The temperatures will not cooperate with me though! I get in arguments with the heat everyday. Ha ha! My indoor fall decorations are up so it's fall! I will set up my outside decor probably a week after Labor Day. In reality, you are correct, Auntie! Summer is over with what you said!

The good news!!! They said the highs will be in the 80's by next weekend! Finally a cool down!!!

You know it!!
I know, it's 90's and high humidity here, too. Cool down next week, Thank God.
I know you can't wait, either!!
*high fives*

MerryCarey · Sep 6, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Merry Sunday, friends~
Thinking of you.
Hope that you have a blessed and beautiful day with your loved ones!
I will be at my parents for a bit, then Harlowe & I are heading home to spend time with Adrian. It sounds like we will be waiting until Tuesday at the earliest to get Ken's test results back. Thanks again for all of your kind words, prayers, and messages.
Have a wonderful day!

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I sure hope the test results will answer some questions that will lead to effective treatment. He's been through so much so far, and you and Adrian with him---it's time for some answers and relief.

MerryCarey · Sep 6, 2015

snowflake22 said:
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These are two of the warm-and-fuzziest Peanuts images I have ever seen. Thank you!

MerryCarey · Sep 6, 2015

Christmas-A-Holic said:
We took our early morning walk at the Arboretum yesterday and they are already setting up the gazebos for the 12 Days of Christmas! Exciting!

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I'd love to see that light display! We were going to take the Edaville train ride through the lights last year, but never got there. Strolling through the lighted Arboretum sounds dazzling!

They say that anticipation adds to the pleasure one experiences of any event. Christmas-lovers understand that: we get a thrill just seeing early preparations for the holidays! And we get an extra blast out of Halloween and Thanksgiving!

MerryCarey · Sep 6, 2015

Sunday morning, and I'm catching up with the Countdown. Haven't been making many individual replies, but have been keeping every one of you in my thoughts.

I've been lying low for about a week. Been down with a vicious chest cold that kept me home from work for three miserable days last week, and the cough and the fatigue and fuzziness are still hanging on. I finally got brave enough yesterday to upgrade our five-year-old iMac from Snow Leopard to Yosemite. (Apple doesn't provide security updates for Snow Leopard anymore.) I'd been putting off upgrades for years, spooked by horror stories posted by others who'd upgraded, but it went perfectly smoothly and things are operating well this morning. Figured the long weekend was a good time to deal with it, and I'm glad I did.

I think today will be a good day to kick back, rest, and push fluids with honey and lemon. So eager to get this congestion and laziness out of my system. I want my normal voice back, too!

snowflake22 · Sep 6, 2015

MerryCarey said:
I sure hope the test results will answer some questions that will lead to effective treatment. He's been through so much so far, and you and Adrian with him---it's time for some answers and relief.

Thank you very much, MerryCarey.
We are praying- they think it may be a brain infection, but are looking for confirmation on the tests. It would explain his confusion, agitation & behavior, and unexplained pain. I just don't know what we'll do if we don't get a concrete diagnosis, and treatment plan.

snowflake22 · Sep 6, 2015

MerryCarey said:
These are two of the warm-and-fuzziest Peanuts images I have ever seen. Thank you!

I just love Snoopy's sweet face in the first one!

snowflake22 · Sep 6, 2015

MerryCarey said:
Sunday morning, and I'm catching up with the Countdown. Haven't been making many individual replies, but have been keeping every one of you in my thoughts.

I've been lying low for about a week. Been down with a vicious chest cold that kept me home from work for three miserable days last week, and the cough and the fatigue and fuzziness are still hanging on. I finally got brave enough yesterday to upgrade our five-year-old iMac from Snow Leopard to Yosemite. (Apple doesn't provide security updates for Snow Leopard anymore.) I'd been putting off upgrades for years, spooked by horror stories posted by others who'd upgraded, but it went perfectly smoothly and things are operating well this morning. Figured the long weekend was a good time to deal with it, and I'm glad I did.

I think today will be a good day to kick back, rest, and push fluids with honey and lemon. So eager to get this congestion and laziness out of my system. I want my normal voice back, too!

So glad the upgrade went smoothly for you!
Thinking of you, hope you can rest up and feel much better soon~
(((Hugs)))

MerryCarey · Sep 6, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Thank you very much, MerryCarey.
We are praying- they think it may be a brain infection, but are looking for confirmation on the tests. It would explain his confusion, agitation & behavior, and unexplained pain. I just don't know what we'll do if we don't get a concrete diagnosis, and treatment plan.

Praying that won't happen---but if it did, we would all pray some more. There is an answer somewhere.

MerryCarey · Sep 6, 2015

snowflake22 said:
I just love Snoopy's sweet face in the first one!

Yes! And the second picture---it's so rare to see Snoopy acting like a regular dog, and to see Charlie Brown genuinely happy. It's an "all's right with the world" picture.