Christmas Countdown - 2017

Meceka · Mar 11, 2017

Merry Saturday!

I hope this finds everyone doing well. Prayers for all!!

Just got the electricity back on a few hours ago; it had been knocked out by a major wind storm that blew through here on Wednesday afternoon. Long time to be without heat ~ got down to 38 degrees in the house this afternoon. Brrrrrrrrr doesn't begin to cover how cold that felt. Thank God the power came back on when it did as it is supposed to be below zero tonight with the wind chill.

Have a merry, safe, and warm rest-of-the-weekend/week!

niktsak · Mar 12, 2017

Good Morning everyone!!!!In Greece we had some high temperatures last week but it seems that the winter is still here.today its a bit chilly.i know that easter is around the corner but i can't wait for 2017 christmas season!!!!!!

Marshmallow05 · Mar 12, 2017

CGYager said:
Greetings from across the pond Marshmallow. I'm sure the flowers make the house look better and smell fresher. Enjoy dinner and that special time with your husband tonight...
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Thanks, it was a great night. Greetings back to you and enjoy your sunday!

Edge612 · Mar 12, 2017

Happy Sunday! Another bitter cold morning out there. And now the forecast officially for Monday night through Tuesday evening is for 12-18 inches of snow for my area. Yeah...not looking good at all. This may be a really short week at work then because if we get that much snow I will stay home on Tuesday and I am already off on Friday for Rollins 1st birthday and to have a 3 day weekend to welcome "spring". Spring where are you? Have a great day!

NcGunny · Mar 12, 2017

After lasts nights storm we have around 6" of snow with another storm coming.

HomemakinGirl · Mar 12, 2017

Good morning ~
Happy Sunday!
Today is my mothers 75th birthday. I'm throwing her a party later this afternoon. I need to finish my cup of coffee and get moving, lots to do!
We are expecting 12-18 inches of snow on Tuesday. I think I'm ready for Spring.
I would appreciate if you would send up a prayer for Maggie. I had to bring her to the animal hospital Friday night because she was struggling with her breathing. Another round of X-rays show significant collapsing of the trachea. Praying these meds can keep her comfortable.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

HomemakinGirl · Mar 12, 2017

Edge612 said:
Happy Sunday! Another bitter cold morning out there. And now the forecast officially for Monday night through Tuesday evening is for 12-18 inches of snow for my area. Yeah...not looking good at all. This may be a really short week at work then because if we get that much snow I will stay home on Tuesday and I am already off on Friday for Rollins 1st birthday and to have a 3 day weekend to welcome "spring". Spring where are you? Have a great day!

Sending early Happy Birthday wishes for Rollins

Crown 84 · Mar 12, 2017

Good Morning, Christmas Citizens.

And as good citizens, it is our civic duty to be aware of the progress of the Countdown, so let's check it out:
Days to the Season: 246
Days to Christmas Day: 288

And just as important is the knowledge as to what and when the next Milestone marker is.
In that regard, be it known to all citizens that the next Milestone is the ONE-THIRD point to the Season, and is just THREE days away.
Less than HALF A WEEK off!

OK. Mother Nature has not just turned a could shoulder to us, she's turned both of them. We are at 34 degrees here right now after a chilly day yesterday and a brief snowfall this morning. Today will be a cold one and tonight will see us drop into the 20's. At least there will be no further snow.

Have a Super Sunday, Folks!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

ballcoach · Mar 12, 2017

Dang, 246 days until the season....amazing how fast the time ticks away....when we get into the 200's there will be signs of Christmas coming along....CIJ, Hobby Lobby will put out decorations....almost there!

We got a couple of inches of snow last night. Y'all, these were the biggest snowflakes I've EVER seen. It was amazing! Probably was the prettiest snowfall I've ever seen. Didn't last long and won't be around long today, but it was pretty to look at. Bambina kept saying is the Elsa's snow? Funny.

Today, my Hogs play Kentucky in the SEC finals. I'm supposed to cook Lasagna tonight, so I better get up and get going. Yall have a great day!

Edge612 · Mar 12, 2017

HomemakinGirl said:
Sending early Happy Birthday wishes for Rollins

Thanks! Hope Maggie feels better.

Edge612 · Mar 12, 2017

Crown 84 said:
Good Morning, Christmas Citizens.

And as good citizens, it is our civic duty to be aware of the progress of the Countdown, so let's check it out:
Days to the Season: 246
Days to Christmas Day: 288

And just as important is the knowledge as to what and when the next Milestone marker is.
In that regard, be it known to all citizens that the next Milestone is the ONE-THIRD point to the Season, and is just THREE days away.
Less than HALF A WEEK off!

OK. Mother Nature has not just turned a could shoulder to us, she's turned both of them. We are at 34 degrees here right now after a chilly day yesterday and a brief snowfall this morning. Today will be a cold one and tonight will see us drop into the 20's. At least there will be no further snow.

Have a Super Sunday, Folks!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Thanks Crown! The closer we're getting to spring the LESS it's feeling like it.

NcGunny · Mar 12, 2017

Crown 84 said:
Good Morning, Christmas Citizens.

And as good citizens, it is our civic duty to be aware of the progress of the Countdown, so let's check it out:
Days to the Season: 246
Days to Christmas Day: 288

And just as important is the knowledge as to what and when the next Milestone marker is.
In that regard, be it known to all citizens that the next Milestone is the ONE-THIRD point to the Season, and is just THREE days away.
Less than HALF A WEEK off!

OK. Mother Nature has not just turned a could shoulder to us, she's turned both of them. We are at 34 degrees here right now after a chilly day yesterday and a brief snowfall this morning. Today will be a cold one and tonight will see us drop into the 20's. At least there will be no further snow.

Have a Super Sunday, Folks!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Thxs Crown!! It feels like a iceberg moved in next door to us today.

Bradmac · Mar 12, 2017

HomemakinGirl said:
Good morning ~
Happy Sunday!
Today is my mothers 75th birthday. I'm throwing her a party later this afternoon. I need to finish my cup of coffee and get moving, lots to do!
We are expecting 12-18 inches of snow on Tuesday. I think I'm ready for Spring.
I would appreciate if you would send up a prayer for Maggie. I had to bring her to the animal hospital Friday night because she was struggling with her breathing. Another round of X-rays show significant collapsing of the trachea. Praying these meds can keep her comfortable.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

Keeping Maggie and you in my prayers. I hope the meds help. And happy birthday to you mom!

Bradmac · Mar 12, 2017

It's been in the 50's all day! That's awesomely cool for us in March! And I think it's supposed to dip into the upper 20's one morning this week. WOWOW!!

SnowflakeMom · Mar 12, 2017

HomemakinGirl said:
Good morning ~
Happy Sunday!
Today is my mothers 75th birthday. I'm throwing her a party later this afternoon. I need to finish my cup of coffee and get moving, lots to do!
We are expecting 12-18 inches of snow on Tuesday. I think I'm ready for Spring.
I would appreciate if you would send up a prayer for Maggie. I had to bring her to the animal hospital Friday night because she was struggling with her breathing. Another round of X-rays show significant collapsing of the trachea. Praying these meds can keep her comfortable.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!
xx

Hope you have a great party for your Mom!!
Prayers for Maggie...I hope she is ok!

SnowflakeMom · Mar 12, 2017

Happy Sunday almost heading into another work week!! Hope you all had a good weekend. Pretty quiet for me but that's ok. Just trying to stay warm and we have a blizzard watch..ugh! They are saying 12-18 inches of snow...I hope more for just the 12 or less...we'll see!

MerryCarey · Mar 12, 2017

We're also among those expecting about a foot of snow on Tuesday ... Winter Storm Warning and Blizzard Watch in effect. Gearing up for a day or two of working from home.

ballcoach · Mar 12, 2017

Well, darn. My Hogs didn't play well, at all. It was a fun few days, though. We have spring break starting next week and I'm pretty excited about the upcoming NCAA. Don't think the Hogs will be around very long, but the tourney is a blast!

Y'all have a great day tomorrow. See you tomorrow evening!

xmas365 · Mar 12, 2017

Good evening,

A quick pop in tonight, been busy working and running around all weekend. We did see the Black Wolves win in impressive fashion against the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Georgia Swarm. Next game is Friday Night against the Rochester Knighthawks.

Back to work tomorrow, gearing up for a big storm on Tuesday 12-18+ inches was the latest I've seen.Let it snow...

Goodnight, everyone

CGYager · Mar 13, 2017

niktsak said:
Good Morning everyone!!!!In Greece we had some high temperatures last week but it seems that the winter is still here.today its a bit chilly.i know that easter is around the corner but i can't wait for 2017 christmas season!!!!!!

Good "Monday" morning Niktsak (at least here in South Dakota). Ours has been up and down as well. Highs in the 60's the last part of Feb and now 4" of snow. Sometimes you don't know whether to smile and laugh or just let out a little groan. It always makes me wonder when I see all the Spring planting come into the store in February. Yes, I know some do the seed trays inside and then transfer outdoors as weather permits. Me, I just wait till I can do the whole thing outside. Of course I probably do not plant as much as some. I love this cartoon, it reminds me of this area...