Christmas Countdown - 2016

[snowflake22]

Happy Milestone Day, everyone!

I had quite a busy morning and afternoon teaching, so I did not have any time to visit throughout the day. After teaching, Kim and Simon picked me up at Russell and we drove to Cornwall to visit her family for Thanksgiving. I'm excited for a delicious meal on Sunday... and, of course, seeing her family should be fun, too!

Crazy to believe we've turned the corner and are beginning to accelerate into the homestretch toward the Christmas Season. Some, in fact, might say that we're ready to begin this "kick" toward the Season in less than a week when we reach exactly one week until the Christmas Season. What a magical moment that will be, too, next month when we countdown in realtime... I think I am getting too excited too early!

I hope everyone has been enjoying their Friday. It's a holiday/long weekend. Let's enjoy it!

Happy Milestone Day, Brent!
Wishing you and Kim a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Merry Friday & Milestone Day, HmG!!
Hope you had a nice visit with your parents <3'
Have a great weekend!
Hugs to you, Maggie, Rosie, Sophia, Bella, and Bentley!
xo

Thank you so much ~
I'm so happy to hear that you and Harlowe had a good night, hope it continues! Sounds like you had a beautiful Autumn day as well. Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing evening!
Sending big hugs back to you and Harlowe <3
xoxo

 

[made582]

Happy Milestone Day, everyone!

I had quite a busy morning and afternoon teaching, so I did not have any time to visit throughout the day. After teaching, Kim and Simon picked me up at Russell and we drove to Cornwall to visit her family for Thanksgiving. I'm excited for a delicious meal on Sunday... and, of course, seeing her family should be fun, too!

Crazy to believe we've turned the corner and are beginning to accelerate into the homestretch toward the Christmas Season. Some, in fact, might say that we're ready to begin this "kick" toward the Season in less than a week when we reach exactly one week until the Christmas Season. What a magical moment that will be, too, next month when we countdown in realtime... I think I am getting too excited too early!

I hope everyone has been enjoying their Friday. It's a holiday/long weekend. Let's enjoy it!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with Kim's family, Brent!!

 

[brent]

Happy Milestone Day, Brent!
Wishing you and Kim a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Thanks, snowflake! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

 

[brent]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with Kim's family, Brent!!

Thanks, friend. It should be delicious!

 

[CGYager]

Merry Friday.
I had to pause there a moment. Is it really Friday?

We had a much better night here. My eldest caught up with some much needed sleep. I was up a few times checking in on him though.

Sorry I have not been able to read much posts lately. I apologise if I am missing anything important.

Have a great Friday.

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Good Evening Festive. Of course by the time you read this, it should be Saturday morning. I hope both you and your child got a good night's sleep. Enjoy the weekend, you deserve it.

 

[CGYager]

Good Morning and Happy Friday!!!! Getting ready to head out to work in a few minutes. This is the first weekend that we don't have anything major planned. Might take advantage of it and take the kids to Toys R US so they can write up their Christmas Wish list. Thinking about making some Halloween cut out sugar cookies too. So in the mood to bake

Well will try to stop back by later today.

Happy Weekend Eve Minta. Sounds like a nice and fairly relaxing weekend. Enjoy your quality family time.

 

[CGYager]

********** MILESTONE DAY **********



Good Morning, Fellow Yoyagers on the Good Ship MMC.

And it looks like we have just sailed into another port-of-call on our trip!
Yes, Folks. We have arrived --- at the NINETY PERCENT/HOME STRETCH marker to the Season.
(And you know that we will be at a quick downhill pace from here on to the start of Christmas Season 2016, November 13!)

Days to the Season: 37
Days to Christmas Day: 79


Been watching Hurricane Matthew's relentless passage close to the east coast of Florida for most of the day yesterday and this morning.
(We have relatives down there who wisely evacuated!)
The core of the storm stayed offshore and the winds are down a bit. The Weather Channel indicates much less of an impact than predicted. Good News!
We just have light rain here this morning, which is supposed to continue tomorrow.
Right now, we show 69 degrees and our rain guage shows .2 inch fell last night.


Have a Fabulous Friday Friends.
And may the Force of the Season be with you!

Good evening Crown. That's good news for you and yours concerning Matthew and it doesn't sound like too much rain. Have a relaxing weekend.

 

[CGYager]

Happy friday! I am subbing this afternoon for a little bit and then I will try to get some of Carolina's birthday gifts. Tonight we are celebrating my cousins birthday.
Prayers for anyone who is being affected by the hurricane. Stay safe. Thankful it will not be as bad as they originally said

Good Evening NMC42088. Looks like an interesting way to spend your Friday. I hope you had fun at the birthday party and Amen for all those who have been, currently are or may be subject to the effects of Matthew. Have a good weekend.

 

[snowflake22]

Thank you so much ~
I'm so happy to hear that you and Harlowe had a good night, hope it continues! Sounds like you had a beautiful Autumn day as well. Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing evening!
Sending big hugs back to you and Harlowe <3
xoxo

Thank you, HmG
We did!
And thanks for the hugs!!
Xoxo

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks, snowflake! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Thank you, Brent!

 

[CGYager]

Good Friday Morning MMC! TGIF! After having to work last Saturday this Friday feels extra special being back to normal weekends off. It's a beautiful morning but a bit chilly. Well it's October after all. It still surprises me how suddenly the heat/humidity shut off a few weeks ago and never came back. Going to be a nice mild day though with temps in the mid 70s. Next week looks about 10 degrees cooler! Looking forward to an awesome Autumn weekend.
Have a great TGIF everyone!

Evening Edge. Always nice to have a full weekend you can enjoy. Temps are steadily cooling off in this part as well. Even had a bit of frost this morning. Not a bad game for a Thursday night...
Enjoy your weekend and get some rest my friend.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Thank you, HmG
We did!
And thanks for the hugs!!
Xoxo

You're welcome <3

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Goodnight everyone <3

 

[snowflake22]

Goodnight everyone <3

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Goodnight, friend~
Sleep well!

 

[CGYager]

Good Friday morning! I'm working the afternoon/evening shift today but will be leaving soon. They installed new counters in our office yesterday when I had off and it's apprently a real mess right now, so I want to get in there and re-organize things before actually working.

This morning I wrapped an empty box in Christmas paper, to use to gather donations at work for the organization that helps families in need have a nice Christmas. The box cover has a bow with jingle bells. Sure puts me in the Christmas spirit.

Wishing everyone a great day!

Pleasant Evening Martine. Hopefully you are about to get off work and head for home and a well deserved weekend. Always great to get a head start on Christmas donations. Keep that Christmas Spirit going strong and have a fun weekend.

 

[CGYager]

TGIF MMC....we made it through another week! I took Monday off and Veterans Day off. I still have another 4 1/2 days to take off so I am going to take some more long weekends. Just working today and my daughter has a soccer game at 4:15. We don't have too much else planned for the weekend. I think we may get together with my SIL and family for dinner one day. Hope you all have a great Friday and weekend!

Good evening SnowflakeMom. Congrats on yet another week conquered...
Sometimes a weekend with not much to do can be some of the best. Hope your Friday was a good one and enjoy the upcoming two days off.

 

[CGYager]

TGIF, Christmas friends!

It's pretty calm right now, and the sun even peeked out yesterday afternoon. But they (yes, the ubiquitous "they" LOL) are saying the rain should start getting heavy in a few hours, and the wind should be getting up there around 2pm. We'll see. I've put away all the patio furniture and I'll turn off the pool at lunch. It'll be full of leaves for sure!

You should see all the traffic from cars leaving Savannah & Tybee Island heading west! We're about 60 miles west of Savannah, and all the hotels from here to Augusta are full. And, of course, gas prices jumped 25¢ per gallon. LOL

Anyway, we should be fine. I hope all you in close proximity to the storm are safe! And I hope y'all have a great day!

Evening Bradmac. Yes, it is really a shame that some will take advantage of serious situations and try to gain profit by them. I pray everyone in your home is safe and hunkered down for any possible storms. Be safe and get some sleep. Hopefully the weekend will find things in much better shape.

 

[CGYager]

Happy Friday!
Happily, our office is closed Monday for Columbus Day, so I'll have a lovely 3-day weekend. Cross you fingers ... maybe I'll get out a little early today.

Last year about this time, on a Friday, one of my co-workers brought in a huge batch of homemade meatballs and the fixings for meatball subs at lunchtime. It was such a huge success, they're having the second annual "Fall Ball" today. I missed the first one because Mr. and I were out of town. So I'm looking forward to seeing if those meatballs are all they're cracked up to be!

Good evening MerryCarey. I remember when all businesses were closed on the major holidays, It would be nice to see those days again. It's a shame too many people forget that it was more than just celebrating a specific day, it was a time for family. We need more of that in our country today. Have a great weekend.

 

[CGYager]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday!!!! What a beautiful day!! Lots of sunshine & warm temps this morning! We need to enjoy today to the fullest b/c tomorrow the high is 65! Not that 65 is cold, but compared to 81, it's a big change!

I took Gracie to her appointment today. She is such a trooper. They did the test with no problems from her - she barely flinched! I had them look at her ears & they put a week long slow release antibiotic in them. They were just a little red/irritated. So she's back home & crazy as ever - waiting for her mama to get home from work so she can go see her friends at the lake!!

We went to see Sully last night - what an excellent movie!! We all loved it!

Everyone, have a fantastic FRIDAY!!! I'm looking forward to the 3 day weekend...WOOP!

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Greetings Holiday. Fantastic news about Gracie and I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. Have some fun and a lot of relaxing over the next three days.