Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Edge612]

I'm really wanting to get caught up - I'm missing all the merriment here!! This darn work thing!! LOL Hope you are all having a wonderful Monday!!!

We miss you too...but you're here! (sorta)

 

[Holiday]

Well I didn't get caught up, but now it's almost lunch time. YAY!

 

[snowflake22]

Well I didn't get caught up, but now it's almost lunch time. YAY!

Enjoy your lunch! Hugs to Gracie!

 

[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, MMC~
Hope that your Monday before Christmas is going well!
Hugs & prayers!

 

[JOHNOR]

Hi everyone!

What is going on with the weather? It's very mild and wet here in England, we haven't even had any frost. It's not like December at all, it's more like early October. I don't like it! Hopefully next December will co-operate and be frosty and cold!

I wanted to ask, what's it like in Canada and the U.S just after Christmas? I know in then build up there's Christmas songs playing and decorations up, but when does it all stop? In England we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas really, there's still Christmas movies on until early January (We have a channel dedicated to them called Christmas 24) Most people/public places keep Christmas decorations up until early January and between Christmas and New Year's, people still get together and celebrate.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

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Merry Monday my friend! Have a great day and have fun at your party!

Good Christmassy Morning MMC !!

we are going to have a green Christmas heere this year, going up as high as 14c (56f) this week, going to be breaking some records with that !

I am feeling better but have no energy so going to take day off work Would rather do that than go in and possible pass it on to someone else. I only do 4 hours shifts right now so hopefully they do not have trouble replacing me.

So will spend day hanging out here and maybe doing some baking.

Have a great day everyone !!

Happy to hear you are feeling better! Enjoy your day and get some rest.

Merry Monday Morning MMC!!!

Even this hot weather can't get me down--it's going to be close to 80 this week--more like Christmas in Hawaii than Christmas on the East Coast...

Last full day of work at the retirement community until next Monday!!! YAY FOR TIME OFF!

So excited as the holiday spirit finally seems to have caught me. There's so much sadness at work and in the world-it's been tough, but I think I've finally found it. I hope you all have, too.

Have a wonderful day!!!!!

Have a wonderful Monday!

well, got the sourdough bread rising, glad for my bread machine to do all the kneading today because I have no energy for it . But with the starter warmed up and ready to go it had to be done.

Sounds so good...enjoy!

Had a close call driving home from Ottawa. I was driving and we had passed through a small community on the hwy. There was a car fairly close behind me and a transport behind that car. When the hwy divided into two lanes on the other side, I started to move over a bit to the right to give the car and transport a chance to pass on that side if they wanted to.

All of a sudden, a car going in the opposite direction crossed way over from its right side to the outside lane and veered into my lane. It was heading toward me on an angle. I maintained control of the wheel, tapped my brake to warn the driver behind me and lowered my speed to use the shoulder to get out of that dangerous situation.

The driver suddenly veered off into the passing lane on his side of the hwy. My husband was a bit freaked out and I was calm. He couldn't get over my reaction; he thought I'd cover my eyes with my hands. I said, "I'd never let go of the steering wheel; what good would that do?"

Not sure what happened, my first thought was a suicide attempt, but he should have waited for the transport or perhapps he was having a heart attack. Since the driver was able to regain control to avoid the collision, I'm guessing he dropped a cigarette and took his eyes off the road or was texting and driving. It sure seemed like it was intended at the time. If I wasn't paying attention, I would not have seen him coming and been able to make a quick decision to avoid the collision. Thankfully the roads were dry.

The car and transport that were behind me slowed down and kept their distance behind me for a minute or two and I noticed the transport had two people in it and I imagine one of them was reporting the erratic driver. I thought I'd wind up dreaming about it during the night, but it never crossed my mind. I wonder if the driver got any sleep.

My husband and I discussed how horrible it must be for emergency services to arrive upon an accident that could have easily been avoided especially over the holidays. Way back early in his career, Number 1 son came upon an elderly couple that had succumbed to their injuries and the station wagon was full of Christmas presents.

For those who may recall, I had a fear of driving because my mind never seems to shut down so I thought I'd have a hard time concentrating on the task of driving and would never "bounce back" if I caused an accident that took another life. It's no longer my driving I worry about.

For those people driving over the Christmas holidays, be aware and stay safe!

Wow so scary and happy to hear you are ok!

Good Monday morning everyone. I hope you all enjoy Christmas week!

Have great Monday/ week Ryan!

It will definitely be green here---we may be around 65F on Christmas Eve. The grass is actually growing green again here---in New England! Still, I expect Winter still has plenty of snow and ice in store. It's just biding its time about when to spring it on us!

Glad to hear you're beginning to feel better. Rest up and take care of yourself.

Have a great day Merry Carey...I am in New England as well and these temps are crazy!

Good Monday Morning MMC! Christmas week is here. Wow. Unbelievable. Can you feel the anticipation? The days are dwindling to just a few. Before this week ends we will have the 2 best days of the year back to back Christmas Eve and Day. Hard to believe. I'm working Mon, Tues and Wed (may leave a little early Wed) and then will be ready to celebrate Christmas Eve/Day with my family. Not much left to say. Everything is wrapped. I'm thinking on Christmas Eve I will make some French toast and sausage for breakfast. Need something special to start the most special day of the year.
I hope you all have a great MONDAY and yes it's MONDAY but it's the MONDAY that starts off the best week of the year!

Merry Monday Edge..have a great day. So excited it is Christmas week!

I'm really wanting to get caught up - I'm missing all the merriment here!! This darn work thing!! LOL Hope you are all having a wonderful Monday!!!

Merry Monday Holiday...have a great day!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Monday! Just working and trying to catch up with work. Hope you are all having a good day...cannot believe this week is finally here! I will catch up with you all later!

 

[Edge612]

Hi everyone!

What is going on with the weather? It's very mild and wet here in England, we haven't even had any frost. It's not like December at all, it's more like early October. I don't like it! Hopefully next December will co-operate and be frosty and cold!

I wanted to ask, what's it like in Canada and the U.S just after Christmas? I know in then build up there's Christmas songs playing and decorations up, but when does it all stop? In England we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas really, there's still Christmas movies on until early January (We have a channel dedicated to them called Christmas 24) Most people/public places keep Christmas decorations up until early January and between Christmas and New Year's, people still get together and celebrate.

I hope for a cold and snowy Christmas in 2016 for you and for us as well JOHNOR. It's the same here (although this weekend was cold just "normal" for December though) but now we're warming up for Christmas week. Maybe even record high temperatures here.

It's a mixed bag I'd say but once December 26th comes you see a noticeable change however there's still some Christmas shows on and there's obviously a lot of Christmas stuff in the stores that they slowly take down. A lot of sales into early-mid January. Many people take some days off after Christmas or before New Years. People still get together and meet up with family when they can. It's sorta a fun time still even though it's slightly sad that it's ending too.

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Monday my friend! Have a great day and have fun at your party!



Happy to hear you are feeling better! Enjoy your day and get some rest.



Have a wonderful Monday!



Sounds so good...enjoy!



Wow so scary and happy to hear you are ok!



Have great Monday/ week Ryan!



Have a great day Merry Carey...I am in New England as well and these temps are crazy!



Merry Monday Edge..have a great day. So excited it is Christmas week!



Merry Monday Holiday...have a great day!

Merry Monday, SnowflakeMom!!
Thank you so much!
Hope you're having a wonderful day!!

 

[snowflake22]

Hi everyone!

What is going on with the weather? It's very mild and wet here in England, we haven't even had any frost. It's not like December at all, it's more like early October. I don't like it! Hopefully next December will co-operate and be frosty and cold!

I wanted to ask, what's it like in Canada and the U.S just after Christmas? I know in then build up there's Christmas songs playing and decorations up, but when does it all stop? In England we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas really, there's still Christmas movies on until early January (We have a channel dedicated to them called Christmas 24) Most people/public places keep Christmas decorations up until early January and between Christmas and New Year's, people still get together and celebrate.

Merry Christmas, JOHNOR!!
This weather is very disappointing. It feels more like spring, then winter. And you know it's going to get cold and snowing a lot after the holidays. I would much rather have it now!
There is definitely a little bit of Christmas Music on the radio and even movies on TV after Christmas, but not as much as I would like! So much of it is cut off abruptly, which makes it sad really. A lot of businesses are running on less staff, as people take off throughout the holiday season. Most of the Christmas stock in stores is on clearance, if any is left it all.
Thank God for this site! It helps keep the spirit alive, even when the rest of the world turns it off

 

[Holiday]

Enjoy your lunch! Hugs to Gracie!

Thank you! Gracie got lunch time hugs!!!

Good afternoon, MMC~
Hope that your Monday before Christmas is going well!
Hugs & prayers!

Hope your Monday before Christmas is going well! It's so rainy/dreary here today! Crazy weather!

 

[Holiday]

Hi everyone!

What is going on with the weather? It's very mild and wet here in England, we haven't even had any frost. It's not like December at all, it's more like early October. I don't like it! Hopefully next December will co-operate and be frosty and cold!

I wanted to ask, what's it like in Canada and the U.S just after Christmas? I know in then build up there's Christmas songs playing and decorations up, but when does it all stop? In England we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas really, there's still Christmas movies on until early January (We have a channel dedicated to them called Christmas 24) Most people/public places keep Christmas decorations up until early January and between Christmas and New Year's, people still get together and celebrate.

Nice to see you JOHNOR! I would have to ditto what Edge & snowflake said. It's always a let down "Christmas Blues" after the holidays are over. The local radio stations here quit all Christmas music on December 26th. Christmas movies on tv become less & less. Ok, don't want to think about it!
Hope all is well with you!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Monday! Just working and trying to catch up with work. Hope you are all having a good day...cannot believe this week is finally here! I will catch up with you all later!

Hope you are having a GREAT day SnowflakeMom!!

 

[Holiday]

Had a close call driving home from Ottawa. I was driving and we had passed through a small community on the hwy. There was a car fairly close behind me and a transport behind that car. When the hwy divided into two lanes on the other side, I started to move over a bit to the right to give the car and transport a chance to pass on that side if they wanted to.

All of a sudden, a car going in the opposite direction crossed way over from its right side to the outside lane and veered into my lane. It was heading toward me on an angle. I maintained control of the wheel, tapped my brake to warn the driver behind me and lowered my speed to use the shoulder to get out of that dangerous situation.

The driver suddenly veered off into the passing lane on his side of the hwy. My husband was a bit freaked out and I was calm. He couldn't get over my reaction; he thought I'd cover my eyes with my hands. I said, "I'd never let go of the steering wheel; what good would that do?"

Not sure what happened, my first thought was a suicide attempt, but he should have waited for the transport or perhapps he was having a heart attack. Since the driver was able to regain control to avoid the collision, I'm guessing he dropped a cigarette and took his eyes off the road or was texting and driving. It sure seemed like it was intended at the time. If I wasn't paying attention, I would not have seen him coming and been able to make a quick decision to avoid the collision. Thankfully the roads were dry.

The car and transport that were behind me slowed down and kept their distance behind me for a minute or two and I noticed the transport had two people in it and I imagine one of them was reporting the erratic driver. I thought I'd wind up dreaming about it during the night, but it never crossed my mind. I wonder if the driver got any sleep.

My husband and I discussed how horrible it must be for emergency services to arrive upon an accident that could have easily been avoided especially over the holidays. Way back early in his career, Number 1 son came upon an elderly couple that had succumbed to their injuries and the station wagon was full of Christmas presents.

For those who may recall, I had a fear of driving because my mind never seems to shut down so I thought I'd have a hard time concentrating on the task of driving and would never "bounce back" if I caused an accident that took another life. It's no longer my driving I worry about.

For those people driving over the Christmas holidays, be aware and stay safe!

WOW! So glad you stayed safe!!!

 

[Holiday]

this is what our weather is like today...

this is what it should be like...

Gorgeous!

 

[Holiday]

Good Monday morning everyone. I hope you all enjoy Christmas week!

Merry Christmas week Ryan!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, MMC!
Merry Monday~
Tonight is my work Christmas party, should be fun.
Wishing you all a day filled with Christmas magic!!

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Have so much fun tonight!!!!

 

[Holiday]

I'm bummed I wasn't able to catch up today, but I hope you are all doing well & feeling extra Christmassy!!! 2 more work days this year. YAY (actually 1 1/2 - we get pizza & drinks at noon on Wednesday here at work! Whoop!) Have a wonderful evening!

 

[Edge612]

Nice to see you JOHNOR! I would have to ditto what Edge & snowflake said. It's always a let down "Christmas Blues" after the holidays are over. The local radio stations here quit all Christmas music on December 26th. Christmas movies on tv become less & less. Ok, don't want to think about it!
Hope all is well with you!!!

Don't have to think about it yet...still have tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday before the big 2 days...not thinking about it till Saturday .

 

[snowflake22]

Thank you! Gracie got lunch time hugs!!!


Hope your Monday before Christmas is going well! It's so rainy/dreary here today! Crazy weather!

Good deal!

Thank you, it is!

Stay warm, cozy, and dry!!