Christmas Countdown - 2015

[snowflake22]

Yes, Festive, it is a tough one for them to take. I still feel awful for them as well as their other animals, including Mr. Kittles' sister (Tessie).

Thank you. I am really hoping I don't feel too much pain...

Prayers going up for Tessie & the other animals

 

[brent]

SPECIAL POST #5

One. We are one day away from the Christmas Season. One day from a season of love, laughter, peace on earth, and goodwill to all. For the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of counting down with some of the finest people I have never met, yet that I always leave (electronically) with a smile on my face. Indeed, MMC, we are a family of different generations, religions, opinions, and beliefs, yet we accept everyone because we all cherish what is beyond our next sleep. And, it is the Christmas Season that brings us together as one.

In the spirit of the final countdown to the Season, it only feels proper for me to preface my next thoughts with some lyrics from Kermit The Frog.

“There’s magic in the air this evening
Magic in the air
The word is at her best, you know
When people love and care
The promise of excitement is one the night will keep
After all, there’s only one more sleep ‘til Christmas.”

Although the song “One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas” refers to Christmas Day, I believe it fits perfectly with our yearly tradition and Countdown. Every year, we temper our excitement – to the best of our abilities – for the Christmas Season. Sure, we have our “Milestone” days and weekly celebrations at the ‘Pines, but we know that our favourite time of the year has a specific time and place. Now, we see that Christmas has bud and is ready to fully Blossom before our very eyes.

“Magic” will be in the air this evening, and that magic will overcome our lovely MMC family as we think about those we love, and those loved ones that we have lost, and keep them with us during our favourite time of the year. In less than 24 hours, we will all be able to smile and wish everyone our two favourite words without hesitation. Yes, this evening, once again, we will come together as one and welcome the 2015 Christmas Season!

Friends, there is only one more day. I am looking forward to carrying on the tradition of counting down with you tonight, in real time.

 

[snowflake22]

SPECIAL POST #5

One. We are one day away from the Christmas Season. One day from a season of love, laughter, peace on earth, and goodwill to all. For the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of counting down with some of the finest people I have never met, yet that I always leave (electronically) with a smile on my face. Indeed, MMC, we are a family of different generations, religions, opinions, and beliefs, yet we accept everyone because we all cherish what is beyond our next sleep. And, it is the Christmas Season that brings us together as one.

In the spirit of the final countdown to the Season, it only feels proper for me to preface my next thoughts with some lyrics from Kermit The Frog.

“There’s magic in the air this evening
Magic in the air
The word is at her best, you know
When people love and care
The promise of excitement is one the night will keep
After all, there’s only one more sleep ‘til Christmas.”

Although the song “One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas” refers to Christmas Day, I believe it fits perfectly with our yearly tradition and Countdown. Every year, we temper our excitement – to the best of our abilities – for the Christmas Season. Sure, we have our “Milestone” days and weekly celebrations at the ‘Pines, but we know that our favourite time of the year has a specific time and place. Now, we see that Christmas has bud and is ready to fully Blossom before our very eyes.

“Magic” will be in the air this evening, and that magic will overcome our lovely MMC family as we think about those we love, and those loved ones that we have lost, and keep them with us during our favourite time of the year. In less than 24 hours, we will all be able to smile and wish everyone our two favourite words without hesitation. Yes, this evening, once again, we will come together as one and welcome the 2015 Christmas Season!

Friends, there is only one more day. I am looking forward to carrying on the tradition of counting down with you tonight, in real time.

What a magical special post! Beautiful, Brent~ Thank you! And Merry Christmas!

 

[Christmasstar]

Okay, not exactly the prize I was expecting for winning the pumpkin pie eating contest.

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LOL, that is at least better than my prize for the karaoke I had to do

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

SPECIAL POST #5

One. We are one day away from the Christmas Season. One day from a season of love, laughter, peace on earth, and goodwill to all. For the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of counting down with some of the finest people I have never met, yet that I always leave (electronically) with a smile on my face. Indeed, MMC, we are a family of different generations, religions, opinions, and beliefs, yet we accept everyone because we all cherish what is beyond our next sleep. And, it is the Christmas Season that brings us together as one.

In the spirit of the final countdown to the Season, it only feels proper for me to preface my next thoughts with some lyrics from Kermit The Frog.

“There’s magic in the air this evening
Magic in the air
The word is at her best, you know
When people love and care
The promise of excitement is one the night will keep
After all, there’s only one more sleep ‘til Christmas.”

Although the song “One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas” refers to Christmas Day, I believe it fits perfectly with our yearly tradition and Countdown. Every year, we temper our excitement – to the best of our abilities – for the Christmas Season. Sure, we have our “Milestone” days and weekly celebrations at the ‘Pines, but we know that our favourite time of the year has a specific time and place. Now, we see that Christmas has bud and is ready to fully Blossom before our very eyes.

“Magic” will be in the air this evening, and that magic will overcome our lovely MMC family as we think about those we love, and those loved ones that we have lost, and keep them with us during our favourite time of the year. In less than 24 hours, we will all be able to smile and wish everyone our two favourite words without hesitation. Yes, this evening, once again, we will come together as one and welcome the 2015 Christmas Season!

Friends, there is only one more day. I am looking forward to carrying on the tradition of counting down with you tonight, in real time.

Not sure I can join the gathering tonight and into the wee hours, if not, I'll be there in merry spirit.

Brent, thank you for your special post and mentioning my buddy Kermit's song and connecting it with our countdown passion.

It's always difficult to lose a fur-friend and I will keep Brad and Cass and their pets in my thoughts.

I don't have to remind you to keep a merry thought in your head because all of us do, but I say it anyway because it's my special way of saying, "I'm thinking of y'all".

So, keep a merry thought in your head.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good times are ahead at the 'Pines tonight... It will have to be an early night for me. I have dental surgery in the morning. I'm getting a tooth pulled. Yep. A tooth pulled on the day before the beginning of the Christmas Season. Oh, and it's also my Special Post Day! Good thing it's already written!

As for tomorrow, don't worry about me too much. Send all your positive thoughts to my brother. He awoke today to find that his best buddy Mr. Kittles (his cat) had crossed the rainbow bridge sometime overnight. Needless to say, he has been heartbroken all day. The two were best friends for Mr. Kittles short six years on this earth. They really don't know the cause of his death. I feel absolutely awful for my brother (Brad) and his wife Cassandra. They have been through a lot this year, especially with Cass beating cancer. Anyway, please send your best to my brother and Cass. I hope that one day, they will one day be reunited with someone that brought them so much joy.

He was a handsome guy...

what a cutie Mr Kittles was, I miss my Pocket too, it is hard to loose a pet.
MY prayers are with your brother and his family. ((((HUGS))))

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Fellow Travelers.

Well, the long journey is nearly complete.
Three Hundred and Sixty-Five days down to ONE. That's right. ONE.
I only hope it has been as fun for you as it has for me.

Days to the Season: 1 (Tomorrow. No more need be said.)
Days to Thanksgiving: 14 (TWO WEEKS from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 43 (Six weeks from tomorrow!)

(Almost chokes you up, doesn't it?)


Another dry and sunny day here yesterday. A bit cool but all in all, pretty pleasant for this time of the year.
This morning has commenced at 50 degrees.


Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends.

And please join us here tonight for our real-time final countdown to midnight.
One of the biggest -- if not THE biggest -- highlights of the year.
(If you want a suggestion of just ONE thing not to miss, it's this!)


The remaining event schedule:

Today - Day 1 before the Season = Brent (posted just above)
Tonight - Real-time final countdown to midnight.
Tomorrow - THE SEASON BEGINS at 12:00 AM!

 

[Crown 84]

Thanks loads, Brent.
Very well written post and a perfect lead-in to tonight's final countdown!

 

[Ryan]

The Pines is rocking!!!!! Y'all need to get here and quick!!! I heard something about a fresh batch of pumpkin pies coming out of the oven!!!

Snowflake, drinks are waiting!!

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The Pines is always rocking when Made shows up!
Question, if you fee comfortable sharing...
How many of those drinks did you down?

 

[Ryan]

Good morning all. I hope you have a great Thursday and I hope to see you all tonight for the countdown. Can't wait!

 

[Irishsnow]

Good morning, Irishsnow!!

Good morning

 

[Irishsnow]

Good morning irishsnow!

Good morning X

 

[Irishsnow]

Morning irish!

Morning Edge

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, Fellow Travelers.

Well, the long journey is nearly complete.
Three Hundred and Sixty-Five days down to ONE. That's right. ONE.
I only hope it has been as fun for you as it has for me.

Days to the Season: 1 (Tomorrow. No more need be said.)
Days to Thanksgiving: 14 (TWO WEEKS from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 43 (Six weeks from tomorrow!)

(Almost chokes you up, doesn't it?)


Another dry and sunny day here yesterday. A bit cool but all in all, pretty pleasant for this time of the year.
This morning has commenced at 50 degrees.


Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends.

And please join us here tonight for our real-time final countdown to midnight.
One of the biggest -- if not THE biggest -- highlights of the year.
(If you want a suggestion of just ONE thing not to miss, it's this!)


The remaining event schedule:

Today - Day 1 before the Season = Brent (posted just above)
Tonight - Real-time final countdown to midnight.
Tomorrow - THE SEASON BEGINS at 12:00 AM!

Christmas magic is in the air, indeed!
Thank you, Crown!
Hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning all. I hope you have a great Thursday and I hope to see you all tonight for the countdown. Can't wait!

Good morning, friend.
Happy Thursday!
Hope you have an awesome day!

 

[frostyman]

Good Morning Friends! Blustery day here today.

 

[MsRose]

SPECIAL POST #5

One. We are one day away from the Christmas Season. One day from a season of love, laughter, peace on earth, and goodwill to all. For the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of counting down with some of the finest people I have never met, yet that I always leave (electronically) with a smile on my face. Indeed, MMC, we are a family of different generations, religions, opinions, and beliefs, yet we accept everyone because we all cherish what is beyond our next sleep. And, it is the Christmas Season that brings us together as one.

In the spirit of the final countdown to the Season, it only feels proper for me to preface my next thoughts with some lyrics from Kermit The Frog.

“There’s magic in the air this evening
Magic in the air
The word is at her best, you know
When people love and care
The promise of excitement is one the night will keep
After all, there’s only one more sleep ‘til Christmas.”

Although the song “One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas” refers to Christmas Day, I believe it fits perfectly with our yearly tradition and Countdown. Every year, we temper our excitement – to the best of our abilities – for the Christmas Season. Sure, we have our “Milestone” days and weekly celebrations at the ‘Pines, but we know that our favourite time of the year has a specific time and place. Now, we see that Christmas has bud and is ready to fully Blossom before our very eyes.

“Magic” will be in the air this evening, and that magic will overcome our lovely MMC family as we think about those we love, and those loved ones that we have lost, and keep them with us during our favourite time of the year. In less than 24 hours, we will all be able to smile and wish everyone our two favourite words without hesitation. Yes, this evening, once again, we will come together as one and welcome the 2015 Christmas Season!

Friends, there is only one more day. I am looking forward to carrying on the tradition of counting down with you tonight, in real time.

What A Great Reflective Post ..! I suddenly want to start singing Kermit ''Its Not Easy Being Green ''
LOL. Many blessings To You Have A Wonderful Day

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning Friends! Blustery day here today.

Good Morning, frostyman!
Stay warm, and have a great day!

 

[Edge612]

SPECIAL POST #5

One. We are one day away from the Christmas Season. One day from a season of love, laughter, peace on earth, and goodwill to all. For the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of counting down with some of the finest people I have never met, yet that I always leave (electronically) with a smile on my face. Indeed, MMC, we are a family of different generations, religions, opinions, and beliefs, yet we accept everyone because we all cherish what is beyond our next sleep. And, it is the Christmas Season that brings us together as one.

In the spirit of the final countdown to the Season, it only feels proper for me to preface my next thoughts with some lyrics from Kermit The Frog.

“There’s magic in the air this evening
Magic in the air
The word is at her best, you know
When people love and care
The promise of excitement is one the night will keep
After all, there’s only one more sleep ‘til Christmas.”

Although the song “One More Sleep ‘Til Christmas” refers to Christmas Day, I believe it fits perfectly with our yearly tradition and Countdown. Every year, we temper our excitement – to the best of our abilities – for the Christmas Season. Sure, we have our “Milestone” days and weekly celebrations at the ‘Pines, but we know that our favourite time of the year has a specific time and place. Now, we see that Christmas has bud and is ready to fully Blossom before our very eyes.

“Magic” will be in the air this evening, and that magic will overcome our lovely MMC family as we think about those we love, and those loved ones that we have lost, and keep them with us during our favourite time of the year. In less than 24 hours, we will all be able to smile and wish everyone our two favourite words without hesitation. Yes, this evening, once again, we will come together as one and welcome the 2015 Christmas Season!

Friends, there is only one more day. I am looking forward to carrying on the tradition of counting down with you tonight, in real time.

Thank you for that great post!

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Fellow Travelers.

Well, the long journey is nearly complete.
Three Hundred and Sixty-Five days down to ONE. That's right. ONE.
I only hope it has been as fun for you as it has for me.

Days to the Season: 1 (Tomorrow. No more need be said.)
Days to Thanksgiving: 14 (TWO WEEKS from today!)
Days to Christmas Day: 43 (Six weeks from tomorrow!)

(Almost chokes you up, doesn't it?)


Another dry and sunny day here yesterday. A bit cool but all in all, pretty pleasant for this time of the year.
This morning has commenced at 50 degrees.


Have a Thrilling Thursday, Friends.

And please join us here tonight for our real-time final countdown to midnight.
One of the biggest -- if not THE biggest -- highlights of the year.
(If you want a suggestion of just ONE thing not to miss, it's this!)


The remaining event schedule:

Today - Day 1 before the Season = Brent (posted just above)
Tonight - Real-time final countdown to midnight.
Tomorrow - THE SEASON BEGINS at 12:00 AM!

Thanks Crown! This is it the big night so we can begin the season together here!