Christmas Countdown - 2016

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Crown 84 said:
Just how old is O'Malley now, Auntie?
(Our cat "Ripley" just turned 17 last month. She's deaf but still gets around OK. We lost our dog, "Fox" back in May at age 14.)
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The big fella is turning 12 in January, he's moving slower than he used to until he hears a metal sound outside that spooks him. Lots of construction around here lately - sends him caving. He's pretty healthy otherwise.
 
I don't get to respond to everyone, but I enjoy counting the year down with you all. With work as crazy as it is, I'm just not on the countdown thread throughout the day as much as I'd love to be.

I've enjoyed the special posts and a big thank you to everyone who wrote them!

I'll be on tonight but I just want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas season!
 
Ryan said:
I don't get to respond to everyone, but I enjoy counting the year down with you all. With work as crazy as it is, I'm just not on the countdown thread throughout the day as much as I'd love to be.

I've enjoyed the special posts and a big thank you to everyone who wrote them!

I'll be on tonight but I just want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas season!
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It's good to be on at the same time. The Special posts never disappoint us - they're heartfelt and well received.
 
brent said:
Special Post (One more day!!!)

There are many words we can use to describe the Christmas Season. I, for one, prefer to rely heavily on a few. The feelings anticipation I experience all year when thinking about Christmas is absolutely incomparable to anything else.

The feelings of joy and excitement that overcome me when I walk into a store and see my first Christmas item or ornament, or put up my first Christmas decoration while listening to Christmas music in my home have such a heartwarming, yet teary-eyed feeling of anticipation.

Although we have a safe haven here at My Merry Christmas, the “real world” often looks at me sideways due to my fascination with all things Christmas. I don’t mind that at all. Christmas, to me, is an escape from the “real world.” Christmas lets me believe that there is still a place for hope, pure joy, peace, and innocence – we just have to believe.

Despite all the hardships and despair that may be going on in various places of the world, I believe it is something we can overcome. I believe in the Spirit of the Season, and I believe that it can unite everyone regardless of their beliefs.

I believe in a Season that we countdown to all year. I believe in a Season that can produce six weeks of happiness. I believe in a Season that heightens our innocence of yesteryear. Most of all, I believe in a Season of peace.

Speaking of believe, Kim’s six-year-old nephew was told by his older (about 10 years old) cousin this summer that there was “no Santa Claus.” Six years old, can you believe it? Needless to say, Kim, myself, and her family were both shocked and appalled at the news. We all quickly reassured him that there is, indeed, a Santa Claus.

“What about all the cookies, I suppose parents eat them, too?” to quote Buddy the Elf. Kim’s nephew took a stand. He agreed. No Santa? There is a Santa. And the best part about this? His two older brothers, who will be 10 in about two weeks, know the truth, but they also reassured him that Santa is real.

In my mind, everything can happen if you just believe. I believe in the magic of the Season, and I believe that there is no other time of year like Christmas. I believe that being able to spend a bond of Christmas with all of you throughout these years – a total of seven years for some – has truly made me a better person.

I believe that is nearly time to turn on the Christmas music. I believe that is nearly time to decorate. I believe the Christmas Season is only one day away. I believe we will be able to say those two magical words to ring in the Christmas Season very shortly. I look forward to saying the two magical words and counting down with you all tonight, in real time.

The Christmas Season is one day away...
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Great post, Brent!
 
Crown 84 said:
I watch Home Alone every year but mainly for the music and the scenes with Kevin and the old man.
The slapstick part never particularly appealed to me, either.
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Same here. The Christmas decor in the house is lovely, and the music and the Christmas part of the story. I'll admit to occasionally watching it until the "battle" through the house starts, then switching off. And I'll sometimes skip the "battle" in Home Alone 2 to get to the scene at Rockefeller Center.
 
MerryCarey said:
...And we met at a vintage film convention! How 'bout that?

In fact, we just watched a double feature on 16mm: "Perils of Pauline" (1946) and "If I Had My Way" (1940). A great evening!
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Good evening MerryC!+d
 
Ryan said:
I don't get to respond to everyone, but I enjoy counting the year down with you all. With work as crazy as it is, I'm just not on the countdown thread throughout the day as much as I'd love to be.

I've enjoyed the special posts and a big thank you to everyone who wrote them!

I'll be on tonight but I just want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas season!
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Merry Christmas to you too, Ryan!
 
CGYager said:
A very pleasant Saturday morning to one and all. First of all, how was the concert? I have no idea. When I woke up around 4PM, Connie let me know that our daughter had really wanted to go and did not say anything due to the ticket cost. What could I say except have a fun Mother/Daughter evening. So I stayed home and cleaned up the abode. They were out until after midnight and it turned out they paid an extra $100 and got to go backstage to chat with the performers and get some pictures with them. At first she felt bad, but I told her that these one time chances were worth the money in exchange for the priceless memories.
On an unhappy note, I young lady that works with me at Wal-Mart (and at on time for me), passed away yesterday from a heart attack. She had been having some heart troubles for a few years, but that does not make it any easier to hear. Her mother, had just lost her own mother just over a week ago and now her daughter. I find myself at a loss for words to comfort her, except that if she needs anything I will be there for her. I do not go onto facebook, but Connie does and read where Mona (her mom) posted "I want my baby back." I can't even imagine what she must be going through, adding to that the time of year it is happening (not that any point in time makes it easier).
It does remind me that life is precious and without a defined time frame. No one is guaranteed a tomorrow. I pray I can be of some help to the family when needed.
Don't mean to end this morning's post on a sad occasion. I hope you all have a beautiful Saturday and weekend.

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I am sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep her mom and family in my thoughts.
 
My friend's granddaughter was singing "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" in the bathtub the other day so she had her sing a bit for me, but she was so shy I could hardly hear her; reminds me of Zuzu, but younger. Love it when Christmas treasures pop into our lives unexpectedly like that. I'm going to buy her a tiny wooden Hippo figurine for Christmas.
 
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