Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Holiday]

We went from 16 last weekend to the 80s in a couple days. That's Texas for ya.

We are going from -2 last weekend to 56º by Thursday...so I understand. That's ohio for ya!!

 

[Holiday]

It helps if you leave a long tail on the last round of each square, so you can sew it to another one. It also helps to make strips of granny squares the length of the afghan, then sew the strips together. There are also ways to crochet squares together.

I tend to work on squares or motifs (or winter hats) in the summertime, when it's too hot to work on an afghan in my lap. This time of year, though, I love working on a one-piece afghan when it's about two-thirds done! It keeps me cozy while it's still being made!

I agree! I need to pick up a hook again. It's been awhile. Seems like I go through streaks! I did make a scarf for Emma for Christmas but that has been it!

 

[Holiday]

A Kindle is a traveler's best friend!

Amen! I will still get antsy...

 

[Holiday]

I can tell you from experience that the Hilo side is the rainy side of the island! You can expect a shower almost every day, at any time of day, at a moment's notice...and sometimes it'll be rainy down in Hilo, but partially clear as you drive up the mountain, or vice versa. But when we go, we're there to spend time with Gloria, so the weather doesn't matter too much. It's glorious when the sun shines, though!

Our friends went to Hawaii for 14 days several years ago & it rained EVERY SINGLE DAY! It was the rainiest season they had for a very long time. They had many mud slides. Sure hope that doesn't happen for us!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Our friends went to Hawaii for 14 days several years ago & it rained EVERY SINGLE DAY! It was the rainiest season they had for a very long time. They had many mud slides. Sure hope that doesn't happen for us!!

I hope it's not rainy for you. You need to see how beautiful a place it is!

 

[MerryCarey]

Oh, these five-day weeks ... I keep thinking today is Wednesday! Especially because I had to work until 7 p.m. last night. Wish it were Wednesday ...

 

[made582]

Good Morning, MMC!!! It's a rainy day here in Central Indy with some strong winds too. It's a lot warmer though so I'll take it. I spent about 2 hours walking around walmart this morning with mom so she could get some exercise in. I found a few more odds and ends in the Christmas section but not much. Now I'm just trying to get some cleaning done around the apartment. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!

 

[made582]

Snowflakemom- Hope your daughter feels better soon!!

Minta- Hope your furkid heals quickly too.

 

[Holiday]

I hope it's not rainy for you. You need to see how beautiful a place it is!

Fingers crossed! xx

 

[Holiday]

Oh, these five-day weeks ... I keep thinking today is Wednesday! Especially because I had to work until 7 p.m. last night. Wish it were Wednesday ...

I agree! Hope you get out of there much earlier today!!! xx

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, MMC!!! It's a rainy day here in Central Indy with some strong winds too. It's a lot warmer though so I'll take it. I spent about 2 hours walking around walmart this morning with mom so she could get some exercise in. I found a few more odds and ends in the Christmas section but not much. Now I'm just trying to get some cleaning done around the apartment. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!

It is icky out there today!! That wind!!! And rain...boooo! Congrats on the few Christmas finds!! Hope you are having a great day!!

 

[Holiday]

@MerryCarey - I googled "Hawaiian slack-key guitar renditions of Christmas songs" - listening now! Loving it!

 

[MerryCarey]

@MerryCarey - I googled "Hawaiian slack-key guitar renditions of Christmas songs" - listening now! Loving it!

Isn't it great "chill" music?
The ones I like best are two albums by Jim "Kimo" West. Although I also love Ledward Ka'apani's rendition of "Silver Bells"!

 

[Holiday]

I will have to look those up. Right now I'm listening to:



Ki Ho alu Christmas Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Love the videos too!

 

[NcGunny]

I will have to look those up. Right now I'm listening to:



Ki Ho alu Christmas Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Love the videos too!

Hawaii + Christmas only reminds me of Elvis..lol

 

[Holiday]

Hawaii + Christmas only reminds me of Elvis..lol

Ha ha! Not even close!

 

[Holiday]

I'm heading out to brave the wind & the rain! We have 26mph wind with 40pmh gusts! So nasty out there!!! I'll be heading to visit mom at some point. Not looking forward to going back out - but of course looking forward to the visit!

Everyone have a great Tuesday evening!!

 

[MerryCarey]

I will have to look those up. Right now I'm listening to:



Ki Ho alu Christmas Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Love the videos too!

That's the title of one of my Jim "Kimo" West albums---it might be the same one. (Or ki ho'alu may be a generic Hawaiian term for slack-key guitar, so it could be a different album.)

 

[MerryCarey]

Ha ha! Not even close!

I agree ... the slack-key guitar has a whole different vibe. It's not the twangy steel guitar that most people associate with Hawaii; it's more of an acoustic folk-guitar vibe.

 

[Christmasstar]

home early as things at the store were very slow. Not a lot of folks wated to go out in this nasty weather. It is now raining and drivig anywhere is a real adventure. We now have a wind warning. Radar does not look good. I am glad to be safe and warm at home.