Christmas Countdown - 2016

SnowflakeMom · Aug 20, 2016

MerryCarey said:
Waiting while my car is having its regular maintenance appointment ... bo-ring. Hoping there are no expensive surprises.

Have a good day Merry and I agree no surprises with the car would be good!

SnowflakeMom · Aug 20, 2016

Happy Saturday! We are thinking of going to the beach today but not sure on the weather it is a bit cloudy. Tonight my oldest daughter has a bday party and is sleeping over at a friend's house. Hope you all have a great day!

SnowflakeMom · Aug 20, 2016

Crown 84 said:
Good Morning, Frolickingly Fantastic Fete Fans, Fearlessly Following our count.

And here it is:
Days to the Season: 85
Days to Christmas Day: 127

And get this now -- our next Milestone, the 2/3 marker to Christmas Day -- is just barely over HALF A WEEK AWAY!
(Hardly seems possible, and yet.........)

Well, it is subtly cooler and less humid than earlier in the week, but real relief will not arrive until Monday, when (hopefully) we can genuinely feel a degree of comfort.
This morning has commenced here in our portion of MMC land at 79 degrees.

Have a Sensational Saturday, Everyone!
Enjoy your Weekend.

Thanks Crown!

MerryCarey · Aug 20, 2016

Bradmac said:
Fingers crossed for you!

Thank you!
On the other hand, I'd much rather pay for repairs during maintenance than have the car break down or have a safety issue on the road.

MerryCarey · Aug 20, 2016

SnowflakeMom said:
Have a good day Merry and I agree no surprises with the car would be good!

Thank you! Have a great weekend!
Can't believe there's only one more weekend in August after this one. August has been a blur ... a hot, humid blur.

CGYager · Aug 20, 2016

Saturday morning. Made it through another night of living the dream. Starting to sort out the Christmas boxes and boxes and boxes... where does it all come from? Oh well, I'll have fun and then pass some of it along to others. Hope you make it to the beach today. We have had three days of on again, off again rain. A bit dreary, but the lawn sure looks better. Always try to find something positive. Have a wonderful weekend all and I'll catch up with you later.
Here is a Christmas lighting display for all those Star Trek fans.

HomemakinGirl · Aug 20, 2016

snowflake22 said:
Sounds delicious!!
Ours is Pizza Del re! Best thin crust in town! And Milwaukee Burger Co. has awesome cheese curds!
Thank you, we are =]
Hope you guys are, too!
Xo

Sounds yummy Snowflake, are the cheese curds a Wisconsin thing? I've never seen them on a menu here.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend ♥
xo

HomemakinGirl · Aug 20, 2016

Good morning ~
Merry Saturday!
Just started laundry and tidied up the house. I'm heading out as soon as I finish my cup of coffee, I have to make a big food shopping trip. Back home afterward to work on some more chores around the house, I'm going to start deep cleaning. I want to get the house in order, I'll be taking out my Autumn decor before I know it. Can't wait to decorate!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

Edge612 · Aug 20, 2016

Bradmac said:
I think it's time we saw another picture of Rollins!

Edge612 · Aug 20, 2016

SnowflakeMom said:
Happy to here Rollins is settling in well! Have a great Saturday!

Thanks. Have a great weekend!

Edge612 · Aug 20, 2016

HomemakinGirl said:
Good morning ~
Merry Saturday!
Just started laundry and tidied up the house. I'm heading out as soon as I finish my cup of coffee, I have to make a big food shopping trip. Back home afterward to work on some more chores around the house, I'm going to start deep cleaning. I want to get the house in order, I'll be taking out my Autumn decor before I know it. Can't wait to decorate!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

It's so exciting HMG! Walking into the local supermarket this morning seeing all the Halloween/Thanksgiving stuff out.

Bradmac · Aug 20, 2016

CGYager said:
Saturday morning. Made it through another night of living the dream. Starting to sort out the Christmas boxes and boxes and boxes... where does it all come from? Oh well, I'll have fun and then pass some of it along to others. Hope you make it to the beach today. We have had three days of on again, off again rain. A bit dreary, but the lawn sure looks better. Always try to find something positive. Have a wonderful weekend all and I'll catch up with you later.
Here is a Christmas lighting display for all those Star Trek fans.
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I saw that picture yesterday! I wish I could be there!!

NcGunny · Aug 20, 2016

CGYager said:
Saturday morning. Made it through another night of living the dream. Starting to sort out the Christmas boxes and boxes and boxes... where does it all come from? Oh well, I'll have fun and then pass some of it along to others. Hope you make it to the beach today. We have had three days of on again, off again rain. A bit dreary, but the lawn sure looks better. Always try to find something positive. Have a wonderful weekend all and I'll catch up with you later.
Here is a Christmas lighting display for all those Star Trek fans.
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Love it!!!

Bradmac · Aug 20, 2016

Edge612 said:
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Awesome!!

NcGunny · Aug 20, 2016

Attention all COOKS!
While talking with Edge about desserts I was reminded of something my Grandma made and I cant think of the name of this apple dessert.
It was a peeled and cored apple that had butter and sugars and spices put in the center. It was wrapped in a pie crust and baked in bowls. I cant think of the name now and its driving me crazy..lol. It was pretty much a individual apple pie but not quite the same. Anybody know what these little gems might be called?

CGYager · Aug 20, 2016

NcGunny said:
Attention all COOKS!
While talking with Edge about desserts I was reminded of something my Grandma made and I cant think of the name of this apple dessert.
It was a peeled and cored apple that had butter and sugars and spices put in the center. It was wrapped in a pie crust and baked in bowls. I cant think of the name now and its driving me crazy..lol. It was pretty much a individual apple pie but not quite the same. Anybody know what these little gems might be called?

They are called "Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings". Would you like the easy recipe?

CGYager · Aug 20, 2016

HomemakinGirl said:
Good morning ~
Merry Saturday!
Just started laundry and tidied up the house. I'm heading out as soon as I finish my cup of coffee, I have to make a big food shopping trip. Back home afterward to work on some more chores around the house, I'm going to start deep cleaning. I want to get the house in order, I'll be taking out my Autumn decor before I know it. Can't wait to decorate!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

You as well. Little bits and pieces are going up here each week.

NcGunny · Aug 20, 2016

CGYager said:
They are called "Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings". Would you like the easy recipe?

Lol!! I mentioned that name but didnt think it was right.. I will definately take the recipe. She gave me her crust recipe once,but I believe she gave me a edit'd version..like it calls for Crisco and I am sure she used Lard..etc

CGYager · Aug 20, 2016

NcGunny said:
Lol!! I mentioned that name but didnt think it was right.. I will definately take the recipe. She gave me her crust recipe once,but I believe she gave me a edit'd version..like it calls for Crisco and I am sure she used Lard..etc

I'll put it together for you shortly. Of course the easy version will have you using a pre-made crust that you can find at the store. A homemade crust is cool, but will require a bit more time. Be back with you in awhile.