Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Rich]

Good Post-Milestone Morning, Count Followers.

And if you have been religiously following our count, you will know that yesterday we "reached the peak" and are now on the downhill slope to Christmas Day 2016!

Days to the Season: 140
Days to Christmas Day: 182

Today's numbers reveal to us just how close we are now to DOUBLE DIGITS to the Christmas Season.
But we get a bit ahead of ourselves. Before that incredible Milestone, we will reach the TWO-THIRDS marker to the Season, with that point arriving on July 14, just 18 days from today. That's barely over 2 1/2 weeks off.
WOW!!


It was a bit cooler yesterday and dry, after over an inch of rain fell during the night. Today should also be dry and at least reasonably comfortable.
We have started it off at 70 sunny and calm degrees.


Have a Super Sunday, Everybody!

Excitement is building at the count continues!

 

[Rich]

Been a scorcher here today!! So hot I am not even gunna bbq tonight. Ready for snow!!!

Snow? Good luck with that.
The BBQ I can believe. I'm gonna grill hamburgers and pork chops tonight.
Have a good one Gunny!!!

 

[Rich]

wow i can't believe that christmas is now less than 6 months away time is sure flying by

It's getting closer and my excitement level growing. Can't wait!!!

 

[Rich]

We popped into Hobby Lobby for a few minutes yesterday, and yup, the holidays have arrived in retail. I saw autumn decor, which didn't surprise me. But behind that, they were stocking Christmas!

Mostly larger items on the shelves, but employees were breaking open boxes and stocking garland while I was there. If it weren't for the summer storm brewing outside, I could have pretended it was December.

It was a lovely little preview of what's to come. Finding it on "half way around the calendar from Christmas" day made it feel like a gift. Next time I'm there, I'll snap a shot or two. Happy Sunday, all.

I love Hobby Lobby and the fact they have Christmas decor out 6-7 months out the year. I try to stop in every couple of weeks starting at the end of May.
Can't wait to see your pics.

 

[Rich]

Good morning everyone ~
Merry Sunday!
It's going to be another beautiful day. My parents are coming over this afternoon and we're going to barbecue. I'm going to make some homemade salads, I should really get started so they have plenty of time to chill in the fridge. I'll pop back in here when I can.
I hope everyone is well and enjoys the rest of the weekend.
Thoughts and prayers for all <3

Happy Sunday HMG. Have a great time with your parents!

 

[Rich]

View attachment 25609 Happy Sunday MMC! We are having some friends over this afternoon for a barbecue. Hope you all have a good day!

Happy Sunday SnowflakeMom!!!

 

[Rich]

102°F and working on a car, that does not make you a wimp. We'll hit 32°C (90°F) today, that's like nothing compared to your temperatures, I will not complain. Stay cool over there.


Enjoy your time with your family and the barbecue. What kinds of salads are you making?


Got all of the errands taken care of and took a nice long walk in the park with Loki before it gets too hot. I plan to veg out this afternoon while hubby is hanging out with friends. But first time for a workout and then some chores.

Have a wonderful and blessed day Martine.

 

[Rich]

Mam was telling me after church that she's making spaghetti for lunch today! Her spaghetti is AWESOME!!

I love my moms spaghetti. That sounds so good right now.

 

[Rich]

Good afternoon, Christmas friends! Just had lunch and I'm about to start working on supper for tonight. Stayed up way too late watching Christmas Vacation last night and got up way too early for church. Here's to hoping that today includes a nap....

I watched a little bit of NLCV last night, but then I got to tired and went to bed.
Have a great day ballcoach!!!

 

[Edge612]

Good afternoon, Christmas friends! Just had lunch and I'm about to start working on supper for tonight. Stayed up way too late watching Christmas Vacation last night and got up way too early for church. Here's to hoping that today includes a nap....

Hope you got that nap in!

 

[Edge612]

Good afternoon MMC! I'm exhausted! My hubby left to work the beer tent at the festival & I planned to take a nap (door bell permitting) but here I am surfing MMC instead! Ha ha! It's been a beautiful, warm, fun weekend-never a dull moment. But it's so warm I'm in the mood to put on a Christmas movie & (maybe) take a siesta! We are supposed to have storms moving in over the next couple hours - not sure that I will even make it to the picnic today if they do move in. I think I enjoy all the people coming & going from our house this weekend more than I actually enjoy the festival. My 2 nieces & 3 great nephews were here earlier (they parked their golf cart in our back yard to walk to the picnic) - they are so cute! I have Gracie's pool out for her & those boys all got in. Adorable!
I sent out the "Happy Leon Day" picture to all my sisters/nieces & all of Jims sisters/niece yesterday - the only peeps to respond were my sister & 2 of my nieces. Where's the spirit!?


Have a wonderful Sunday my friends!

Woohoo Holiday on a weekend!

 

[Edge612]

Amen! Good luck in your search! You will give another dog a great home!!

Thanks Holiday! It's pretty exciting!

 

[Rich]

Good afternoon MMC! I'm exhausted! My hubby left to work the beer tent at the festival & I planned to take a nap (door bell permitting) but here I am surfing MMC instead! Ha ha! It's been a beautiful, warm, fun weekend-never a dull moment. But it's so warm I'm in the mood to put on a Christmas movie & (maybe) take a siesta! We are supposed to have storms moving in over the next couple hours - not sure that I will even make it to the picnic today if they do move in. I think I enjoy all the people coming & going from our house this weekend more than I actually enjoy the festival. My 2 nieces & 3 great nephews were here earlier (they parked their golf cart in our back yard to walk to the picnic) - they are so cute! I have Gracie's pool out for her & those boys all got in. Adorable!
I sent out the "Happy Leon Day" picture to all my sisters/nieces & all of Jims sisters/niece yesterday - the only peeps to respond were my sister & 2 of my nieces. Where's the spirit!?


Have a wonderful Sunday my friends!

Love your Christmas spirit Holiday!
Have a blessed and wonderful Sunday.

 

[Edge612]

Been a scorcher here today!! So hot I am not even gunna bbq tonight. Ready for snow!!!

Got in my car and it said 91...probably cause the sun was hitting it.

 

[Edge612]

Merry Super Sunday Christmas Edge!!
Sounds like you are having a wonderful weekend.
Good luck on the new dog search. It wouldn't think it will be easy.
Big shoes to fill, so to speak.

Thanks Rich! It's been busy for sure. Looking forward to the dog search.

 

[Rich]

Good afternoon everyone!
Michelle and I went to church this morning then to Walmart to get groceries. It was a mad house. But we made it home and are relaxing now. I'll go swimming later on when it cools down, weather permitting There is a possibility of storms.

I bought my new ornament for Christmas 2016 on Friday in Hilton Head. I loved it the second I saw it. Michelle says I like it because it looks old. I don't care, I like it.

 

[Rich]

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Happy Leon Day!! Wore this today in honor of the day...I have another shirt I'm wearing tomorrow...night MMC!!

Love it e_xander!!!

 

[Crown 84]

Excitement is building at the count continues!

And that's something you can always count on.

 

[NcGunny]

Got in my car and it said 91...probably cause the sun was hitting it.

Its not even hot..temp wise. Idk its just miserable outside all day. We went to our friends place to swim,kids had a fit when we left

 

[Rich]

And that's something you can always count on.

Yes! And thank you!