Christmas Countdown - 2016

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Rich said:
Good morning everyone!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Michelle and I had a good time at the Blueberry Festival Saturday. It was small but nice. This festival was out in the middle of nowhere (Near @Bradmac ) and we drove thru several small towns that we've heard of but have never been to just to get there. It was nice to stay off the interstate and see the country. Almost every small town had a Dollar General and a Subway. And half of those had a Dairy Queen.

Oh, and here is the question we got a lot at church yesterday:
Did you get any blueberries?
No, they're not in season yet. So this makes me wonder why they would have a blueberry festival in June? There must be something behind it, but I don't know what it is.

Have a blessed day!
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I'm glad you enjoyed your weekend! I've heard of the Blueberry Festival over in Alma, but I haven't attended before. I can't imagine why they hold a festival for blueberries when they aren't even in season LOL!

And the next time you pass a DQ, stop and get a Dilly Bar. Awesome!
 
DoYouHearWhatIHear said:
It's been one heck of a year already for us in my family...currently two members of the family in the hospital, another recovering from a broken leg, and another in and out of the hospital. Also, last night a family friend we've had for generations passed away. I'm a chaplain and had been at her retirement community before moving to my current community, so I've been asked to do her service. An honor but also so difficult!

I'm ready for some Christmas cheer. Who's got some today to share?! :rolleyes:;)
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You really have had a tough year, haven't you? Bless your heart!

I can say that I found a few Christmas items being put on the top shelf at Hobby Lobby over the weekend. Exciting to see!
 
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Festive Spirit said:
Merry Monday


Vacation over but I have the kids for a second week before they go back to school next week. It is HOT HOT here reaching the 70s again today. Woke up with a headache. It might be the heat. Thunderstorms moving in later.

Hope you have a good start to your week.

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The thunderstorms may cool things off a bit---sometimes they do.
I hope you can get rid of your headache soon and relax with a cold beverage.
 
Good Monday morning, my Christmas friends!

What a weekend!

I tried to open the pool Saturday afternoon, but it took all afternoon just to get the crazy pool cover off. It was covered in pecan leaves & rain water. By the time I got the cover off, the 95° heat and 100% humidity had almost killed me LOL. And by that time, the pool store was closed, so I couldn't buy any chemicals. So now I have an open, GREEN pool. LOL

We went to mom's after church yesterday for lunch. While we were there, a storm came up, and lightning struck the tree in the front yard. Then her power went out. She called later to say that the power was back on, but the lightning had busted a water line in the front yard. I went back and dug until 10pm last night. We found the damaged pipe, but we didn't have the right fittings to fix it. I got it ready to easily fix for her, and she capped the pipe this morning. After she turned the water back on, another water geyser appeared farther down the line. Darn that lightning!! I think it's my brother's turn to dig!

Then, there was no power at my house this morning, so I had to wear a hat to work. Grrrr.

Other than all that, things are great! LOL Seriously, thanks the Lord for this day!!

Oh, and today is Nancy's birthday!

I hope y'all have a great one! :D
-santa dance-
 
DoYouHearWhatIHear said:
It's been one heck of a year already for us in my family...currently two members of the family in the hospital, another recovering from a broken leg, and another in and out of the hospital. Also, last night a family friend we've had for generations passed away. I'm a chaplain and had been at her retirement community before moving to my current community, so I've been asked to do her service. An honor but also so difficult!

I'm ready for some Christmas cheer. Who's got some today to share?! :rolleyes:;)
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So sorry to hear this. :( Praying God will give you strength my friend.
 
Bradmac said:
Good Monday morning, my Christmas friends!

What a weekend!

I tried to open the pool Saturday afternoon, but it took all afternoon just to get the crazy pool cover off. It was covered in pecan leaves & rain water. By the time I got the cover off, the 95° heat and 100% humidity had almost killed me LOL. And by that time, the pool store was closed, so I could buy any chemicals. So now I have an open, GREEN pool. LOL

We went to mom's after church yesterday for lunch. While we were there, a storm came up, and lightning struck the tree in the front yard. Then her power went out. She called later to say that the power was back on, but the lightning had busted a water line in the front yard. I went back and dug until 10pm last night. We found the damaged pipe, but we didn't have the right fittings to fix it. I got it ready to easily fix for her, and she capped the pipe this morning. After she turned the water back on, another water geyser appeared farter down the line. Darn that lightning!! I think it's my brother's turn to dig!

Then, there was no power at my house this morning, so I had to wear a hat to work. Grrrr.

Other than all that, things are great! LOL Seriously, thanks the Lord for this day!!

Oh, and today is Nancy's birthday!

I hope y'all have a great one! :D
-santa dance-
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Wow, what a weekend indeed. I hope your week goes better.
Happy Birthday to Nancy!!!
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DoYouHearWhatIHear said:
It's been one heck of a year already for us in my family...currently two members of the family in the hospital, another recovering from a broken leg, and another in and out of the hospital. Also, last night a family friend we've had for generations passed away. I'm a chaplain and had been at her retirement community before moving to my current community, so I've been asked to do her service. An honor but also so difficult!

I'm ready for some Christmas cheer. Who's got some today to share?! :rolleyes:;)
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A big (((((hug))))) for you, DoYou ... that's a lot to bear in a short while. I hope that some joyful things will come into your life very soon.
 
Bradmac said:
I'm glad you enjoyed your weekend! I've heard of the Blueberry Festival over in Alma, but I haven't attended before. I can't imagine why they hold a festival for blueberries when they aren't even in season LOL!
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My theory is: Maybe they get everybody's appetite up for blueberries so that tourists will come back when they ARE in season!
 
DoYouHearWhatIHear said:
It's been one heck of a year already for us in my family...currently two members of the family in the hospital, another recovering from a broken leg, and another in and out of the hospital. Also, last night a family friend we've had for generations passed away. I'm a chaplain and had been at her retirement community before moving to my current community, so I've been asked to do her service. An honor but also so difficult!

I'm ready for some Christmas cheer. Who's got some today to share?! :rolleyes:;)
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So sorry. Prayers on the way!
 
Bradmac said:
Good Monday morning, my Christmas friends!

What a weekend!

I tried to open the pool Saturday afternoon, but it took all afternoon just to get the crazy pool cover off. It was covered in pecan leaves & rain water. By the time I got the cover off, the 95° heat and 100% humidity had almost killed me LOL. And by that time, the pool store was closed, so I couldn't buy any chemicals. So now I have an open, GREEN pool. LOL

We went to mom's after church yesterday for lunch. While we were there, a storm came up, and lightning struck the tree in the front yard. Then her power went out. She called later to say that the power was back on, but the lightning had busted a water line in the front yard. I went back and dug until 10pm last night. We found the damaged pipe, but we didn't have the right fittings to fix it. I got it ready to easily fix for her, and she capped the pipe this morning. After she turned the water back on, another water geyser appeared farther down the line. Darn that lightning!! I think it's my brother's turn to dig!

Then, there was no power at my house this morning, so I had to wear a hat to work. Grrrr.

Other than all that, things are great! LOL Seriously, thanks the Lord for this day!!

Oh, and today is Nancy's birthday!

I hope y'all have a great one! :D
-santa dance-
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Sorry you had such a calamitous weekend ... I hope this week is an improvement. (It would have to be!)
 
Rich said:
Good morning everyone!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Michelle and I had a good time at the Blueberry Festival Saturday. It was small but nice. This festival was out in the middle of nowhere (Near @Bradmac ) and we drove thru several small towns that we've heard of but have never been to just to get there. It was nice to stay off the interstate and see the country. Almost every small town had a Dollar General and a Subway. And half of those had a Dairy Queen.

Oh, and here is the question we got a lot at church yesterday:
Did you get any blueberries?
No, they're not in season yet. So this makes me wonder why they would have a blueberry festival in June? There must be something behind it, but I don't know what it is.

Have a blessed day!
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Good Morning, Rich~
Glad you guys had a great time at the festival!
Have a wonderful Monday!
 
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