Christmas Countdown - 2016

[snowflake22]

Thank you Meceka. They're not really cooperating with me, but I expected that. I requested test results, imaging studies, operative reports, as well as notes from doctors, etc. They only gave me discharge forms and invoices, which I already had. I'm going to let the state handle from this point.

What a bunch of #**&^@*!
I'm sorry to hear that, friend.
Stay strong, and keep faith <3
Continued prayers, love, and support being sent to you.
xo

 

[Holiday]

Wow I almost didn't make it home. Only a couple of inches of snow but everything is covered and the plows I guess cause it's a holiday are not cleaning like usual. I skidded off the road a few times...saw a few accidents. I crawled up this big hill hoping I wouldn't get stuck about 15MPH...barely made it as my car kept trying to gain any traction.

YIKES! Glad you made it home!!!

Time to rest with Nitro

How is Nitro doing?

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, Fellow Fanatics!
(Christmas Fanatics, that is -- the best kind.)

Straight to today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 271
Days to Christmas Day: 313

And marching right along to our next Milestone, we find ourselves now INSIDE two weeks until our arrival at the 300 day Christmas Day marker and the start of a double 200's count.
(These Milestones certainly keep things moving at a nice pace, don't they!)


It did not warm up as much yesterday as predicted and we stayed below 33 degrees the entire day. That coupled with off and on again sleet made for a dreary day. Not only that, but North Carolina experienced about 1,100 auto accidents owing to the slick condtions.
Now today is supposed to see the start of a real nice warming trend with highs in the 50's and we could get possibly as high as 70 by Saturday. What a nice change that will be!
We are at 52 degrees right now after a heavy overnight storm with wind.
(I will be on branch and pine cone pick-up duty today.)


Have a Terrific Tuesday, Everyone!

Thank you, Crown~
Hope you have a blessed Tuesday!
Enjoy the warm up.

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Tuesday Snowflake!
Wishing you the same!
xoxo

Merry Tuesday, HmG~
Thank you!!
xoxo

 

[snowflake22]

Good Tuesday Morning MMC! What was a difficult drive home yesterday turned into a (not as difficult) yet slick and slow drive in to work. I figured since it was above 40 degrees everything would be wet but I guess because the ground was frozen from the weekend there's still icy roads out there (the side ones especially). I just took my time going slow and got here ok. Of course someone flashed me with their flashes from behind because I was going 30-35MPH instead of I guess what he wanted to go which was 50 (mind you the speed limit is 40 even on a NICE day let alone on an icy one). Well I'm gonna treat myself to a big slice of buffalo chicken pizza for lunch today!
I hope you all have a decent if not better than that Tuesday!

Enjoy your pizza at lunch, and have a great day!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning everyone, Happy Tuesday!
We're expecting heavy rain and gusty winds today. I'm going to head out soon, I need to pick up a few things at the supermarket. I also need to stop at the post office. Hopefully I'll be back home before the rain starts. Not too much else gong on, I'll just be working on my daily chores. My husband and I were supposed see Def Leppard tonight but the show was cancelled "due to illness". Bummer. Hopefully they'll reschedule soon. That's about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!

Stay safe & dry in the weather out there. Hope your errands go well!
Bummer about the concert, I love Def Leppard!
Have a wonderful day!
xx

 

[snowflake22]

Everyone dealing with icy, snowy roads today, be safe!

I had to go out at 3:30am to let out a night crew working at our store and snow had just started to fall and roads were already slippery. I have to go out again today to run errands, not looking forward to it, especially if/when this snow turns into freezing rain.

Stay safe out there, Martine.
I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
(((Hugs)))

 

[Holiday]

Merry Tuesday all,
My youngest slept through the night with no breathing and coughing issues. I think we are finally moving forward. However , I was up with my eldest because he suddenly came down with a high temperature, headache etc last night. He will be fine, it's just another bug. Thankfully they are on school break this week.

So it goes at our house. For the last couple of months, someone is always ill!
Anyway, it will pass. Storm clouds don't hang around forever

It really helped having you guys here this past week especially. Thanks again for being there and for keeping me in prayers and thoughts Snowflake22, Holiday,Prancer, HomeakinGirl, Meceka, Bradmac, e_xander, SnowflakeMom, Ryan. You guys are a reminder of what the Christmas spirit is about.

Have a great Tuesday.

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So glad to hear you & your youngest are doing better. Prayers for a speedy recovery for your eldest! Continued prayers for all of you!
Likewise - I appreciate you & all your thoughts & prayers! What a wonderful community we have here!
Have a good day Festive!

 

[Holiday]

The last time I talked to my brother he was doing very well, thank you!
Praying your mom is better today and that her spirits are up. It stinks that a lot of times the meds you need to take to get well make you feel so miserable.
Aw, how sweet of your uncle. The impromptu party must have done wonders for your mom and aunt's spirits!
How are your SIL and sister doing?
Keeping all of you in my prayers! (((HUGS)))

Glad to hear your brother is doing well!!
My sister is doing fine. My SIL, not so well. She had to call hospice in over the weekend to drain more fluid - quite a bit of fluid. I just pray they can keep her comfortable. Thanks for asking!

Good morning, MMC!

Busy day ahead of me again. My projects went very well yesterday. So well in fact, that I can start another one. Should be a good day!

Be safe and merry!!

Glad to hear yesterdays projects went well. Hope today is a good day too. Take care Meceka!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning, Snowflake! That's a really pretty picture.
I hope Harlowe is doing better today?

Good Morning, Brad!

Thank you, I thought so too. It was taken in Door County, WI. Adi and I hope to make it back there in the Fall.

Harlowe seemed to have a good morning =]
She ate a little for me, and I sprinkled some probiotics onto her food-they must not have much of a smell or taste, because she still ate it and even drinks the water fine when I mix it in there. That helps a lot!

How is Lulu?

Hope you have a blessed day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, friends~
Merry Tuesday!
Wishing you all a cozy & blessed day.

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So happy to hear Har is taking her meds, drinking & eating a little. Hope everyday is better!!! xx Have a wonderful day snowflake!

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I want to smooch on that pooch! So cute!

 

[Holiday]

Freezing rain on top of our snow this morning made the drive home horrible. Hope we all survived Monday..and last night was my Friday. Burning up my sick days before I lose em for the year.

Enjoy those sick days! Stay safe!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you Meceka. They're not really cooperating with me, but I expected that. I requested test results, imaging studies, operative reports, as well as notes from doctors, etc. They only gave me discharge forms and invoices, which I already had. I'm going to let the state handle from this point.

Sorry to hear they are being difficult about giving you the correct paperwork. How frustrating!! (((Hugs)))

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks Stacey.
How is Harlowe? Did she manage to eat any more? Continued prayers and thinking of you guys.



Yes ! It's always something! Anyway by the time things settle down it probably be Christmas LOL !




Ugh that sounds messy! Stay safe.



That is such rubbish, They obviously know what you are after and are just being unhelpful. I am so sorry. Prayers for courage and a favourable outcome for you. It won't be smooth sailing but keep going. It will all be behind soon (((Hugs))



How weird! I have been listening to Def Leppard all morning!! Shame they cancelled. Hope you guys see them soon! Let me know how it goes when you do!



Stay safe. Have a nice day!

Thank you, Sam~
Yes, she ate a little shredded cheese mixed in with her food.
She is a true Wisconsin dog after all
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers!

Hope you and the boys are having a nice Tuesday!

 

[snowflake22]

You said someone flashed you, and my mind immediately went to the gutter.

 

[snowflake22]

Your dad was Colonel Smith from the A Team? Lol!!!

 

[snowflake22]

I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!! Praying for all.

Thanks, buddy.
Hope you have a GREAT day, too! Hugs and prayers.

xx

 

[snowflake22]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

What a nice day! It's supposed to be sunny and 70°F all day. I'm again feeling like I should be bass fishing instead of working. The kids are back in school after a 4 day weekend for winter break. It was hard to get them motivated this morning LOL.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Now that sounds like a plan!
What a beautiful day weather day you're having, enjoy!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC! Happy Tuesday! I'm hoping to get caught up on here today - wish me luck!
Mom remains in the hospital. Morning report says her white blood cell counts have come down a little, but she still has pneumonia. Will be there "several more days" - she is getting SO BUMMED! Makes me sad - that's not like my Mom! We are trying to get her interested in crocheting - I started a baby afghan for her last night. Got the chain row & 1st row done (worst part) but that was a no go! I also brought a book up for her, nada! She just has no interest in anything right now. She didn't even have her tv on last night. I asked her if she wanted it on & she said "Nah!" But when she went to the bathroom, I opened her blinds & turned on her tv. It's so dark & depressing in there otherwise. We went to visit her sister for a bit last night. That maybe helped a little. My great nephews face timed her - that made her smile. "GREAT GRANDMA!!! You have band aids!!!" LOL Hopefully her spirits lift soon!! xx
We have a nasty wintery mix kind of thing going on this morning. I don't think the roads are getting bad, it's just icky looking out there! Temps are supposed to go up through the day, so it will probably be all rain before long!
Have a Merry Tuesday MMC!

Good Morning, Holiday~
Glad that your Mom's white blood cell count has come down a little, continued prayers for strength and healing going up. Bless her heart.
Face time is great! So happy to hear that it brought her smiles.
Sending love and hugs to you, friend.
Stay safe out there.
xx

 

[snowflake22]

So happy to hear Har is taking her meds, drinking & eating a little. Hope everyday is better!!! xx Have a wonderful day snowflake!


I want to smooch on that pooch! So cute!

Thank you for thinking of us, Holiday <3
Me, too.
Hope you have a wonderful day, too!
Continued prayers!
xx