Christmas Countdown - 2016

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC...hope you are all having a good morning. The kids have a 2hr delay so they are still sleeping. They are saying more snow tomorrow and Wednesday...possibly an additional 6 inches..who knows but the bitter cold is coming. I can't stand those temps so hopefully they won't stick around too long. I will check with you all later...have a good day!View attachment 19719

Happy Tuesday SnowflakeMom!
Stay safe & warm and have a wonderful day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Woke up to a few inches of new snow this morning. Looks like we get storms the rest of the week. Artic temps return again of course,at least its not like last winter.

Be safe in the snow NcGunny! Have a nice day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Hello all. Just wanted to say a quick hello. Lots of travel and trainings with work this week, so I'm either in the car or on my feet speaking. But I miss you all. Have a great Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday Ryan!
Wishing you safe travels. Hope you have a great day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, Supporters of Everything Holiday!

Now, to be a successful supporter, you must fortify yourselves.
Try a shot of this:
Days to the Season: 278
Days to Christmas Day: 320

And to further bolster your resolve, consider that we are now down to UNDER HALF A WEEK away from the 1/4 Milestone to the Season!
(How's that for support?)


The cold weather is now entrenched and it's only going to get colder. Possible snow flurries for later today.
Right now, we see 38 degrees here on our back door thermometer under a rather cloudy sky, and by Saturday night, we are supposed to get down to 14.
(Now that's a big BRRRRR around these parts!)


But regardless of your weather, you have a Totally Terrific Tuesday, Everyone!

Thanks Crown!
Hope you have a great day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

Cold, overcast & yucky this morning, with more cold on the way for tomorrow. Blech. But I saved a bunch of money by switching my car insurance to Geico! No, not really.

@Snowflake, I'm sorry to hear that Harlowe hasn't improved much this morning. I'm still praying for y'all, and I'm sure that love and attention from her mommy is making her feel better. How did you come up with the name Harlowe, anyway?

I hope y'all have a great day!

Good morning Brad, Happy Tuesday!
Hope you have a great day too!!!

 

[Bradmac]

I have Geico but I'm thinking about shopping around next time. All those insurance companies give you a "low rate" to start and ease it up every time you renew your policy even if you don't have an accident! On the bright side gas is $1.93 here. That's the lowest it's been in about a decade.

Gas is $1.61 here, but I heard on the news to expect a 50¢ to 70¢ increase soon because the refineries plan on maintenance. Riiiiiight.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Thank you for the kind words,Sam~
There's not much to report, unfortunately.
Har still seems out of it. She is not throwing up, thank God. But just drinks water & rests. Has no energy. I wish she would eat, and come for a walk.
Thanks again for all the prayers.
I am nauseous, and my head feels huge. Congested, and achy.
Not sure what the plan for the day is yet. Will give it some time, I don't think I'll be able to function much.

Thinking of you, and hope you're feeling better. Sending love, hugs, and prayers.

X

Snowflake, I hope you're able to get some rest today. Please take care. I hope you feel better.
xoxo

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! Merry Tuesday! Not much going on here today! It is lightly snowing now. That makes me happy! Last night I finished crocheting a border around 2 fleece blankets for my sister, so I'll deliver that today either at lunch or right after work. I'm sure she will be surprised b/c she gave the 1 blanket to me almost a year ago to crochet a border around...I'm sure she has forgotten about it! Oops!
I will have to come up with something yummy for supper since it's Fat Tuesday & all...
Have a wonderful day MMC!

 

[MerryCarey]

Well worth it!!!

LOVE the payment! Brilliant!

 

[Edge612]

Gas is $1.61 here, but I heard on the news to expect a 50¢ to 70¢ increase soon because the refineries plan on maintenance. Riiiiiight.

I heard in January the "experts" say the gas prices would stay pretty low most of this year. Even if it did go up 50 cents $2.43 is not terrible. A few years ago it went up to $4.50!

 

[MerryCarey]

Today is Pancake Tuesday here.View attachment 19706

Ohhhhhhhh ... I just got homesick.
In the county where I grew up, today is Kinkling Day. Unless you grew up there, you have probably never heard of kinklings! They're distant cousins of fastnachts, I guess, because there's a good deal of German heritage there. They taste like fluffy powdered donuts, and I haven't had any for decades ...

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC! Merry Tuesday! Not much going on here today! It is lightly snowing now. That makes me happy! Last night I finished crocheting a border around 2 fleece blankets for my sister, so I'll deliver that today either at lunch or right after work. I'm sure she will be surprised b/c she gave the 1 blanket to me almost a year ago to crochet a border around...I'm sure she has forgotten about it! Oops!
I will have to come up with something yummy for supper since it's Fat Tuesday & all...
Have a wonderful day MMC!

Merry Tuesday Holiday!
I bet the blanket came out beautiful, what a nice surprise for your sister!
I hope you have a wonderful day as well!
xx

 

[Festive Spirit]

Ohhhhhhhh ... I just got homesick.
In the county where I grew up, today is Kinkling Day. Unless you grew up there, you have probably never heard of kinklings! They're distant cousins of fastnachts, I guess, because there's a good deal of German heritage there. They taste like fluffy powdered donuts, and I haven't had any for decades ...

I bet those are delicious Merry. I remember you telling me about Kinklings a couple years back when I brought up Pancake Day then. Can you find a recipe to make them? I really hope you can enjoy some one day! Awwww I understand the homesickness when little things like these pop up in memory. (((hugs))

 

[MerryCarey]

I bet those are delicious Merry. I remember you telling me about Kinklings a couple years back when I brought up Pancake Day then. Can you find a recipe to make them? I really hope you can enjoy some one day! Awwww I understand the homesickness when little things like these pop up in memory. (((hugs))

You'd win that bet, 'cause they ARE delicious!
I have a recipe, but it involves a yeast dough and deep-fat frying, and neither my cooking skills nor my kitchen are equipped to handle that! Gosh, I can practically smell 'em, because some of the local supermarkets would make them, and when you walked into the store on Kinkling Day ... mmmmmmmmm!! So messy because of the coat of powdered sugar, but SO yummy ...

 

[MerryCarey]

snowflake22 and Harlowe, my heart is aching for you ... praying for healing and comfort for you both.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning everyone, Happy Tuesday!
I'm being lazy this morning. I have to get moving soon. I just ordered the cutest Yorkie salt and pepper shaker set off of eBay. They're so cute, can't wait to receive it. Typical day here. I have a couple of errands to run and I'll be working on my daily chores. I need to pick up some more ice melt as well, I've been going through so much. We're expecting more snow tonight, I hope the morning commute won't be too messy.
That's about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers ♥

 

[Holiday]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

Cold, overcast & yucky this morning, with more cold on the way for tomorrow. Blech. But I saved a bunch of money by switching my car insurance to Geico! No, not really.

@Snowflake, I'm sorry to hear that Harlowe hasn't improved much this morning. I'm still praying for y'all, and I'm sure that love and attention from her mommy is making her feel better. How did you come up with the name Harlowe, anyway?

I hope y'all have a great day!

Have a good day Brad - stay warm!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Tuesday Holiday!
I bet the blanket came out beautiful, what a nice surprise for your sister!
I hope you have a wonderful day as well!
xx

Thanks, I am happy with how it turned out. I wasn't crazy about the blanket, but adding a gray blanket I think toned it down. (She won this as a game prize at my nieces bridal shower)

 

[Holiday]

Good morning everyone, Happy Tuesday!
I'm being lazy this morning. I have to get moving soon. I just ordered the cutest Yorkie salt and pepper shaker set off of eBay. They're so cute, can't wait to receive it. Typical day here. I have a couple of errands to run and I'll be working on my daily chores. I need to pick up some more ice melt as well, I've been going through so much. We're expecting more snow tonight, I hope the morning commute won't be too messy.
That's about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers ♥

Everybody needs a lazy morning sometimes...especially in the winter! Hope your errands go well. I bet the salt/pepper shakers are adorable!!! Have a great day HMG! Hope everyone stays safe tomorrow.

 

[Holiday]

Ohhhhhhhh ... I just got homesick.
In the county where I grew up, today is Kinkling Day. Unless you grew up there, you have probably never heard of kinklings! They're distant cousins of fastnachts, I guess, because there's a good deal of German heritage there. They taste like fluffy powdered donuts, and I haven't had any for decades ...

Oh man! Is there anyone in your home town who could send you some? I hope you get to have some one of these years!! They look good!