Christmas Countdown - 2015

AuntieMistletoeDear · Nov 9, 2015

Bradmac said:
Good Monday morning, my Christmas friends!

We got all of mama's pecans gathered and sold at the market Saturday, so she's relieved to finally have that behind her for another year. It's a job, but the automation makes it a LOT easier than the old way of hiring people to pick them up by hand. That used to take forever!

After church yesterday, we went to mama's for lunch and stayed all afternoon. It rained all day, so I took a nap in her recliner. She collects clocks, and all the ticking sounds knock me right out LOL.

Still rainy and cool today, but it's supposed to clear up tomorrow. I hope!

And I hope y'all have a great day!

The ticking sounds of clocks keep me awake and if I'm battling a migraine, I have to remove the batteries so I can sleep. No need for alarm clocks, O'Malley the cat wakes us around the same time every morning. I could go for some pecan butter tarts right now.

Christmasstar · Nov 9, 2015

MerryCarey said:
The dental office told me that have no "contract" with our new insurance. In our current insurance, we are out of network, but they at least have a "contract" with the insurance. So after the first of the year, there would be no out-of-network option, as far as our dental office is concerned. That won't do.

that is rough, not living in the states would not know what to say about it. I have the problem with my physio, because workmans comp will not cover me I now have to pay for the treatments already done.My union is fighting this so hopefully I will get my money eventually.

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
I've got a date with my mom this Saturday to take her Christmas shopping for everyone, but me (heehee 'cause it wouldn't be a surprise) and for lunch. My dad had answered the other extension and overheard our plans and said, "I thought we agreed we weren't exchanging gifts this year." NO WAY! I replied, "I believe the conversation we had last Boxing Day was to cut back a bit not to cancel it." My mom was quick to agree. We could never completely stop the gift giving. My merry list is simple this year, a PEANUTS Hallmark ornament and a David's Tea press and a few herbal teas for the office.

HG - I've only shopped on-line twice, but it doesn't have the same appeal and feel as holding an item in my hands and imagining the recipient opening it and then choosing special paper to wrap it with that also suits the person's merry demeanor.

Keep a merry thought in your head.

sounds like a really fun day !

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
The ticking sounds of clocks keep me awake and if I'm battling a migraine, I have to remove the batteries so I can sleep. No need for alarm clocks, O'Malley the cat wakes us around the same time every morning. I could go for some pecan butter tarts right now.

hope you feel better by the morning

snowflake22 · Nov 9, 2015

MerryCarey said:
Okay ... meeting of the financial support club ...
Workplace is changing our dental insurance the first of the year, and our dentist doesn't accept the new insurance. And we're both in the middle of expensive treatments ... so we either have to pay 100% ourselves, or switch in midstream to unknown dentists that accept our insurance. It's made me crazy all afternoon.

Sorry to hear that! So frustrating.
I'll start boiling the water, and grab some shortbread.

(((Hugs)))

Christmasstar · Nov 9, 2015

snowflake22 · Nov 9, 2015

Christmasstar said:

Goodnight, friend. Sleep well!

xmas365 · Nov 9, 2015

Binger said:
Resilient:
Despite a world that is moving too fast and changing by the minute, we have a community that is steadfast in holding on to the very thing that harkens us back to a simpler time. It is a time of goodwill, and deep values of togetherness, thoughtfulness, and genuine concern and care. We have never "officially" met. Sure, we Facebook, yet we do not physically visit each other. However, we share with one another tragedies and joy. We send each other gifts and notes. We cyber visit and year to year we move ahead united with one thing in common: we love the holidays and we daily think about each other.

I repeat my annual refrain: in a world surely gone mad, we adamantly refuse to become cynical. We are together, we are community, we are genuine, and we are resilient. We are the family of My Merry Christmas.

And so it has come to this: four days until the season.

Great post, Bing.

snowflake22 · Nov 9, 2015

Hello friends,
Harlowe had blood work done today.
We hope to get the results tomorrow.
Please keep her in your prayers.
In the meantime, they sent us home with antibiotics for her just in case they missed any infection on her test done last week.
She's hanging in, but not feeling the best.
We are heading to bed early tonight.
Goodnight & sweet dreams~

Edge612 · Nov 9, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Hello friends,
Harlowe had blood work done today.
We hope to get the results tomorrow.
Please keep her in your prayers.
In the meantime, they sent us home with antibiotics for her just in case they missed any infection on her test done last week.
She's hanging in, but not feeling the best.
We are heading to bed early tonight.
Goodnight & sweet dreams~

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Feel better Harlowe

xmas365 · Nov 9, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Thank you, Sam. Will do <3

I have a headache, and still feel pretty achy. My left side seems to be affected worse- I have an ear ache, and sore throat. But I am hanging in. I took quite a bit of vitamin C and selenium in the past two days. Thanks for asking.

How are you feeling?

I hope you are feeling better.

HomemakinGirl · Nov 9, 2015

AuntieMistletoeDear said:
I've got a date with my mom this Saturday to take her Christmas shopping for everyone, but me (heehee 'cause it wouldn't be a surprise) and for lunch. My dad had answered the other extension and overheard our plans and said, "I thought we agreed we weren't exchanging gifts this year." NO WAY! I replied, "I believe the conversation we had last Boxing Day was to cut back a bit not to cancel it." My mom was quick to agree. We could never completely stop the gift giving. My merry list is simple this year, a PEANUTS Hallmark ornament and a David's Tea press and a few herbal teas for the office.

HG - I've only shopped on-line twice, but it doesn't have the same appeal and feel as holding an item in my hands and imagining the recipient opening it and then choosing special paper to wrap it with that also suits the person's merry demeanor.

Keep a merry thought in your head.

I totally agree about the online shopping, it's not the same as holding something in your hands. I like to mostly browse online for ideas. I'll place an order only if I'm certain it won't need to be returned!
Have fun on Saturday!

xmas365 · Nov 9, 2015

Ryan said:
How am I just now hearing about an MMC gathering in 2016?

It sounds like it will be a good time, I am really hoping to be able to make it.If I do, I will be wearing an ugly Christmas sweater.

xmas365 · Nov 9, 2015

Holiday said:
Well it's almost quitting time here! Tonight we have to go to a funeral viewing ~ our friends Mom passed away! I need to make cinnamon rolls too - and I won't be around tomorrow b/c I'll be shopping with the neighbor ladies!! I'll try to check in later tonight though if I have time!
Have a wonderful evening MMC!!!

Sorry to hear of the passing of your friends mom.

HomemakinGirl · Nov 9, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Hello friends,
Harlowe had blood work done today.
We hope to get the results tomorrow.
Please keep her in your prayers.
In the meantime, they sent us home with antibiotics for her just in case they missed any infection on her test done last week.
She's hanging in, but not feeling the best.
We are heading to bed early tonight.
Goodnight & sweet dreams~

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Such a beautiful picture of Harlowe.
I'm praying hard for your sweet baby girl and for you as well. Please keep us posted.
Sending big hugs and lots of love. Hope you sleep well, goodnight Snowflake.
xoxo

HomemakinGirl · Nov 9, 2015

Goodnight everyone ~

xmas365 · Nov 9, 2015

snowflake22 said:
Hello friends,
Harlowe had blood work done today.
We hope to get the results tomorrow.
Please keep her in your prayers.
In the meantime, they sent us home with antibiotics for her just in case they missed any infection on her test done last week.
She's hanging in, but not feeling the best.
We are heading to bed early tonight.
Goodnight & sweet dreams~

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Harlowe is in my thoughts,

xmas365 · Nov 9, 2015

Good evening,

Another long day slinging turkeys today, I put out 47 cases or over 1,900lbs of those heavy birds today. I am beat to say the least. I am off tomorrow for a Dr appointment, so I will work Wednesday. I am just hoping to get home early enough to get more decorating done since I lost yesterday as one of my days.
I hope you all had a great day.

Goodnight, everyone.