Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Holiday]

Good afternoon, everyone!

I am not at Russell today. Instead, I picked up a job at Carleton Place High School, which is about the same distance away as Russell, but in the other direction. The students here have been pretty awesome thus far. I have one more period, and I'm hoping they're good for that, too!

The weather has finally improved in Canada's Capital. For the past week or so, we have been having days of at least 30km/h winds. I can handle a lot of things (rain, snow, etc.), I just really don't like excessive wind.

Well, I don't think there is much happening on my end. I have to go to the gym tonight - I don't think that much else is going on, which should be nice of the second night in a row... It's a rare occasion.

It should be good to have not much happening tonight, actually. It will allow me to spend a bit of time at the 'Pines. I can't wait to see the costumes. I'm tempted to try Carl's pumpkin concoction, but I don't think I am brave enough to be the first to try! After all, it is the final 'Pines Day of October... And, afterwards, there are only two more between now and the beginning of our favourite Season!

See you tonight, everyone! Have a great Wednesday.

Have a good afternoon Brent! See you tonight!

 

[Holiday]

And people complain about Christmas creep-

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Ha ha ha!! Oh my!

 

[Edge612]

And people complain about Christmas creep-

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Wow Easter!?

 

[MerryCarey]

And people complain about Christmas creep-

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At this time of year, my first question is: New stock or old stock??

 

[Meceka]

It's snowing!!!

 

[Meceka]

The weather channel just said we could get up to an inch of accumulation. Okay, love snow, but not ready for that much yet!

 

[Holiday]

At this time of year, my first question is: New stock or old stock??

That's exactly what I was wondering. LOL

 

[Holiday]

It's snowing!!!

The weather channel just said we could get up to an inch of accumulation. Okay, love snow, but not ready for that much yet!

WHAT the heck???? WOW!!!!! I want a picture!!! Build a snowman!!!

 

[Holiday]

Everyone, have a wonderful evening!!
Meceka - enjoy your SNOW!!!!
See you all at he Pines!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good afternoon Snowflake x

How is your week going, friend?
x

 

[snowflake22]

And people complain about Christmas creep-

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Yikes, those have to be old!

 

[snowflake22]

Praying sweet Har's stomach settles down this afternoon!! xx

Thank you, I do too. Hope she drinks plenty of water!
xx

 

[snowflake22]

It's snowing!!!

Snow fort!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Everyone, have a wonderful evening!!
Meceka - enjoy your SNOW!!!!
See you all at he Pines!!!

You too, Holiday!
See you tonight!

 

[Edge612]

Yikes, those have to be old!

In that case I want to see old Halloween stuff around in April!

 

[Bradmac]

I'm so jealous of those of you with chilly weather right now! It's still in the 80's here, ugh. And I can certainly relate about the mosquitos! One good thing is my garden is still going strong with tomatoes, jalapenos, and okra, haha!

So excited there's only 59 days till Christmas! My 3-year-old keeps asking for Michael Buble's Christmas album. We listen to it any time we want, but we have one rule: we can only listen to "It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas" starting the day after Thanksgiving! That way, the song always feels just right.

You must be a fellow southerner, too. I like your rule!

 

[Bradmac]

It's snowing!!!

NO WAY!!

 

[Bradmac]

The emergency pecan gathering was greatly exaggerated. When Hurricane Matthew came through, it forced many of the not-so-good pecans to fall, while the healthier pecans remained in the trees awaiting November. The man who normally harvests the pecans for Mama wanted to clean up the less-desirable nuts, so they would be out of the way when the good nuts fall.

They'll still go to market, but we expect a lower price for them. Luckily, they won't be mixed in with the good nuts next month, so we can expect a higher price per pound for them. Whew. LOL

 

[HomemakinGirl]

That is beautiful!
I have always wanted one. I know they sell them at Yankee Candle Village.

Oh my gosh that is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!

Love it, HmG!!

I saw that at Lowe's a couple days ago! I watched it for 10 minutes! LOL

Oh my gosh!! I love it!! Now I want one!! (looks like someone else is pretty interested in it too )

I saw one of those at the garden center last Christmas season! It's so-o-o retro.

I saw a couple of these last year when I went shopping at the Mall of America in Minneapolis. Wish I could have afforded to purchase them. Great pick up, HMG!

I love this, HMG!! Have a great Wednesday!

Thanks everyone. I couldn't stop looking at it, I took the batteries out and put it away for now. We'll be taking our Christmas decorations before we know it!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Holiday, I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs <3