Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Festive Spirit]

I'm finally busting out the shorts this week.

Yay for summer weather! I think we might get to 60 at times this week. I might be able to bust out my own shorts too

 

[made582]

I think he was just joking but yeah I have a female friend who HATES shopping lol. And I know some guys who love it (me I'm sorta in the middle on that topic).

Joking or not, those of us in the crew don't like anything that could be considered degrading towards other genders, races, etc. Including blanket generalizations. Something I do believe that you have learned in the past and here again recently.

 

[snowflake22]

Sounds like a lovely Sunday. Wish you could join me too!!

Safe travels to Adi. How is Ken doing?

Dinner sounds delicious as well as the iced tea. Enjoy!

Thank you!

Ken is doing pretty well, thanks!
A student came to the house to interview him today, so he was excited about that!

 

[Rich]

Thanks Rich. To be honest, I give Nitro a lot of the credit for who I've become. I really don't think it's overstating that. He just showed me so much and made me a better guy. He made me realize when life around me seemed unfair or people seemed to turn their back on me he was always there. And I'm glad you have been around Rich because even though you have been here a few weeks I know a lot of us have gotten very used to you being here already. Here's to many great days, weeks, months and years ahead for you on this site. It's a great place and a great home.

Thanks Edge. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Edge612]

Thanks Edge. I'm looking forward to it.

Good to hear.

 

[Rich]

Ouch ... generalization.

Not intentional. I was just thinking of Michelle when I said that.
She's a shopper. But a smart one!

I apologize. Please forgive me.

 

[Ryan]

Hello all. Not much going on here. We are due for a severe weather week with forecasters predicting a lot of instability. Oklahoma in May, unfortunately.

But, last week of school and I have some excited kids and an even more excited wife (she's an educator).
I hope you all have a great week!

 

[Edge612]

Hello all. Not much going on here. We are due for a severe weather week with forecasters predicting a lot of instability. Oklahoma in May, unfortunately.

But, last week of school and I have some excited kids and an even more excited wife (she's an educator).
I hope you all have a great week!

Stay safe Ryan!

 

[snowflake22]

Hello all. Not much going on here. We are due for a severe weather week with forecasters predicting a lot of instability. Oklahoma in May, unfortunately.

But, last week of school and I have some excited kids and an even more excited wife (she's an educator).
I hope you all have a great week!

Stay safe, bud~
Praying for you guys!

The countdown is on! Fun times ahead for them

 

[Ryan]

Girl you know me so well!! I was just going to post that I'm getting ready for my show 11.22.63 with James Franco and having a glass of wine and a piece of cake. LOL!

What you guys up to?

Hello. I hope you enjoy your evening.

I've been meaning to watch that show in Hulu. It sounds fascinating! Glad to hear you enjoy it.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Hello. I hope you enjoy your evening.

I've been meaning to watch that show in Hulu. It sounds fascinating! Glad to hear you enjoy it.

Thanks Ryan. You should check it out. It's based on a Stephen King novel. Very clever. I shall say no more so as not to spoil anything Franco is fantastic in it.

Have a lovely Sunday!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Hello all. Not much going on here. We are due for a severe weather week with forecasters predicting a lot of instability. Oklahoma in May, unfortunately.

But, last week of school and I have some excited kids and an even more excited wife (she's an educator).
I hope you all have a great week!

Stay safe in that weather! Will be keeping you guys in my prayers. My kids will break up this week too for a two week summer mid term break. I hope you guys have fun!!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you!

Ken is doing pretty well, thanks!
A student came to the house to interview him today, so he was excited about that!

How exciting for him Wow!
Glad to hear he is doing well.

 

[Festive Spirit]

I was thinking about how a week ago my life was different...and how much happened this last week (some who are not dog people would say it wasn't a big deal) but it was an emotional roller coaster and it amazes me that all of that happens in 1 week. Just a reminder to us all to enjoy each day of our lives...nothing is guaranteed to any of us tomorrow...so enjoy today (even on a Monday when we say we can't wait till the weekend)...even when it's 0 degrees in January and we're "kind of sad." Every day is important. Every day is precious.
And not to be too sappy but I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me vent, your supportive words and just for this site "being here" for any time I needed to vent this week or simply come on here and talk/joke with you guys. You helped me through what has been the hardest week that I've had in the last 7 years (when my grandmother passed away...somehow this week even seemed harder to me than that so it may be longer than 7 years that I've had this difficult of a week personally). I think part of that is I had 6 months of my grandmother being in the hospital to sort of "prepare" myself for the worst and also the fact that the older I've gotten the more emotional I've gotten about time/enjoying life and not taking things for granted anymore. Thanks again guys...you made the hardest week I've had in 7 years so much more bearable...and I will never forget you guys for that. Any time any of you ever need anything from me you know I'm here for you.
Now thinking about lots of positive things going forward...the last few days we've been telling great Nitro stories and learning more about him. He became a legend really...and when family members say "how can he be replaced." The answer is he can't be. But the thing everyone has to remember is when we got him he was just a small, scrawny "cat" looking thing (as my mom called him). And like so many of our pets do over time he carved out his niche, became so much to us, learned so many things from us, got into his own little routines and was part of our daily lives. He will never ever be forgotten...he will never ever be replaced. He made me a better person...as I've mentioned earlier this week. And he's made me realize that although right this moment I'm not ready to have another dog that this summer I plan on trying to find another special dog to treasure, spoil and have him became his own legend...hopefully just as special as Nitro became (big shoes to fill). And I look forward to that ride...just like the amazing ride Nitro gave us.

(((((Hugs)))) to you buddy. I admire your courage and positive outlook so much as I keep telling you. I look forward to 'meeting' your new addition to the family when you feel ready. In the mean time always know that I am here to listen.

 

[Edge612]

(((((Hugs)))) to you buddy. I admire your courage and positive outlook so much as I keep telling you. I look forward to 'meeting' your new addition to the family when you feel ready. In the mean time always know that I am here to listen.

Appreciate your support. Thanks Festive. I'm doing better day by day.

 

[Edge612]

Well MMC I'm off to my Uncle's for the evening. Hope you all have a great evening. Talk to you later!

 

[xmas365]

View attachment 24018 Good Morning friends! Happy Sunday! Not too much going on...yesterday I ended up in the urgent care clinic with a sinus infection...ugh! I felt so awful and I knew it was more that just a cold. They put me on antibiotics and after a few doses I am happy to report I am feeling a bit better. Not up too much today..I am taking my oldest daughter to look for a semi-formal dress for her last 8th grade dance. Hope you all have a great day!

I am glad you are feeling a bit better, sinus infections are the worst.

 

[snowflake22]

Stay safe in that weather! Will be keeping you guys in my prayers. My kids will break up this week too for a two week summer mid term break. I hope you guys have fun!!!

Hope you & the boys have a fun summer break!

 

[snowflake22]

How exciting for him Wow!
Glad to hear he is doing well.

Thank you!
He loves spending time with students, and giving back makes him feel good!

 

[xmas365]

We don't watch the whole coverage, usually just the post parade and the the races. Just hate to miss those three races. We'll probably tune in on the Belmont, even though there will be no Triple Crown winner this year.

I was a horse-loving tot when Secretariat won the Triple Crown. I still remember the excitement---he was the first winner in decades, and the 31-length win at the Belmont ... no Triple Crown win has been so exciting since. I still remember my mom warning me that evening to not bore the neighbor lady by talking about it when we visited---I was such a chatterbox.

I love horse racing, and I would not thinking of the big three races. Just something missing for me in it this year.
My wife and I visited the Horse Racing Hall of Fame before we had children, I was in awe there. Seeing all the silks, videos, and reading about all the legendary horses was an amazing experience. I go to YouTube every now and then and watch those Secretariat videos, absolutely amazing.