Christmas Countdown - 2017

[NcGunny]

Be careful what you wish for!
("Christmas Every Day" by William Dean Howells)

Lol...good one Merry!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Lol...good one Merry!!

It's a fun story!

 

[Holiday]

Back from Washington, D.C. family vacation! I got a Christmas ornament with the major monuments/memorials & cherry blossoms on it. Good to be back home!

Welcome back!! Hope you had a great trip!! The ornament sounds beautiful!
Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you so much Holiday ~
Tonight's dinner was lemon pepper chicken, baked macaroni & cheese and a tossed salad
Hope all is well, continued prayers for your mom <3

Sounds delicious!
Thank you for the prayers! I stopped there this morning - she looked good. If she could just get some of her strength back for walking.

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! Into midweek now and we are predicted to have a nice weather day for April. Rain is on the way though once again for Thursday and even some leftover showers on Friday. The weekend looks pretty nice as Saturday it's supposed to clear and Sunday warm up into the 60s with sunshine. Had to bring my coworker to work yesterday since his car had some problems. That's one thing I do not miss about having an older car. Have a great day!

Enjoy your nice day before the rain moves in!! Have a good one!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC ~
Merry Pines Day!
It's going to be a nice day, partly sunny with highs around 60 degrees. Maggie has a groomer appointment this morning. I'll probably run a couple of quick errands while she's there. I'll have to take her for a walk in her stroller later this afternoon so we can enjoy the nice weather. Other than that I'll just be working on my daily chores today. Dinner will be spaghetti and chicken Parmesan. That's about it for me. Hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

Of course I want to see a pic when Miss Maggie gets back from the groomer! Your supper tonight sounds delicious again. Hope you have a nice day & enjoy your nice weather! Have a good walk - especially since it is National Walking Day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Folks.

Our next pair of Milestones approaches.
Keep reading to stay informed and to avoid being taken by surprise!

First up -- today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 222
Days to Christmas Day: 264

They say forewarned is forearmed.
As such, be warned that a binary set of Milestones is rapidly approaching.
1) The ONE-THIRD mark to Christmas is scheduled to arrive 3 weeks from today.
2) The 200-day Season Window will arrive 3 weeks from tomorrow.
(A once-a-year appearance of BACK TO BACK Milestones!)


Much warmer yesterday, and we topped the 80 degree mark by afternoon.
The previous day's rain disappeared and we had plenty of sun, along with a few stiff breezes.
Today should be quite warm as well before cooler temperatures return for tomorrow.
Currently, our back door thermometer informs me that it is 59 degrees outside.


I hear that Carl has gone all out at the 'Pines this week with a truly spectacular display of flowers in honor of approaching Easter.
(Of course, next Wednesday will be Carl's annual 'Pines Easter Egg roll on the lodge's front lawn, with hidden surprises awaiting lucky participants.)
Hope to see everyone there.

In the meantime, you have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everybody!

Have a great day crown. See you tonight!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC !

It is going to be a lovely day here, which is great since I have to go to kitchener and pick up supplies at my favorite cake shop.
Bradmac, how is Lulu this morning?

I made a batch of focaccia bread this morning. i have been working on a recipe for small batches of bread for those who live alone or just do not want to bake a large loaf of bread. Finally got this one worked out and it is really good. Makes enough for 4 servings so you can use it before it gets stale. (home made bread goes stale in only 2 days since it contains no preservatives)

so, need to get ready t go, have to pick up my girls first and get some gas. You all have a great day!
see you at the pines tonight !!

Sounds like a good day ahead for you! Enjoy!! Your bread sounds great!

 

[Holiday]

Be careful what you wish for!
("Christmas Every Day" by William Dean Howells)

It's a fun story!

I have this pulled up on my computer. Can't wait to read it when I get a chance!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning MMC ~
Merry Pines Day!
It's going to be a nice day, partly sunny with highs around 60 degrees. Maggie has a groomer appointment this morning. I'll probably run a couple of quick errands while she's there. I'll have to take her for a walk in her stroller later this afternoon so we can enjoy the nice weather. Other than that I'll just be working on my daily chores today. Dinner will be spaghetti and chicken Parmesan. That's about it for me. Hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

Happy Pines Day! Dinner sounds great!

Good Morning, Folks.

Our next pair of Milestones approaches.
Keep reading to stay informed and to avoid being taken by surprise!

First up -- today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 222
Days to Christmas Day: 264

They say forewarned is forearmed.
As such, be warned that a binary set of Milestones is rapidly approaching.
1) The ONE-THIRD mark to Christmas is scheduled to arrive 3 weeks from today.
2) The 200-day Season Window will arrive 3 weeks from tomorrow.
(A once-a-year appearance of BACK TO BACK Milestones!)


Much warmer yesterday, and we topped the 80 degree mark by afternoon.
The previous day's rain disappeared and we had plenty of sun, along with a few stiff breezes.
Today should be quite warm as well before cooler temperatures return for tomorrow.
Currently, our back door thermometer informs me that it is 59 degrees outside.


I hear that Carl has gone all out at the 'Pines this week with a truly spectacular display of flowers in honor of approaching Easter.
(Of course, next Wednesday will be Carl's annual 'Pines Easter Egg roll on the lodge's front lawn, with hidden surprises awaiting lucky participants.)
Hope to see everyone there.

In the meantime, you have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everybody!

Thanks, Crown!

Good morning MMC !

It is going to be a lovely day here, which is great since I have to go to kitchener and pick up supplies at my favorite cake shop.
Bradmac, how is Lulu this morning?

I made a batch of focaccia bread this morning. i have been working on a recipe for small batches of bread for those who live alone or just do not want to bake a large loaf of bread. Finally got this one worked out and it is really good. Makes enough for 4 servings so you can use it before it gets stale. (home made bread goes stale in only 2 days since it contains no preservatives)

so, need to get ready t go, have to pick up my girls first and get some gas. You all have a great day!
see you at the pines tonight !!

I love focaccia bread!! Have a good Wednesday!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Morning MMC! Into midweek now and we are predicted to have a nice weather day for April. Rain is on the way though once again for Thursday and even some leftover showers on Friday. The weekend looks pretty nice as Saturday it's supposed to clear and Sunday warm up into the 60s with sunshine. Had to bring my coworker to work yesterday since his car had some problems. That's one thing I do not miss about having an older car. Have a great day!

Have a great Wednesday, Edge!! Already mid-week and one week closer to spring/summer!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning MMC!!! Merry Pines Day!!!

We have a dreary/spitting rain kind of morning going on. They keep talking about strong storms later today & this evening. Hope that all misses us! Poor Gracie - I didn't let the basement door open for her!

@Bradmac I hope you & lulu had a great day & she is home very soon!!

Not much new going on today. Had a busy night last night. I had to rescue Emma & Alice from Walmart after work. Alice drove Emma to a party yesterday, & her car wouldn't start in the Walmart parking lot. After I got home I cut out & baked 103 sugar cookies for my nieces dessert table for her wedding. I also made the icing for them - Emma is going to icing them for me - very nice! I still need to do another batch though! I did some laundry & I made taco's for supper. I could not believe it when I looked at my Fitbit & it said it was 11:09pm - I had NO IDEA it was that late! Darn it! And here we are back at work already!!!

And by the way - Happy National Walking Day! I joined the "Great Walk Challenge" - starts today! Eek!

Everyone, have a great day!!!! See you tonight at the Pines!

Wow Holiday that is a busy night with all the baking!! I did not know about the Great Walk Challenge, I am going to check that out for sure! Have a good day!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Wednesday!! Thankfully the rain stopped but it is a bit cloudy out there...I really wish the sun would come out. We are supposed to have more rain tomorrow but looks like the weekend will be good. I am going to get quick workout in today and my daughter has dance so I will take her to that. Hope you all have a great day!

 

[FrostyKnowsBest]

Morning all, today looks rainy again. My whole office is sick so I am downing airborn like there's no tomorrow. I hope you all have an awesome Wednesday!

 

[Holiday]

Wow Holiday that is a busy night with all the baking!! I did not know about the Great Walk Challenge, I am going to check that out for sure! Have a good day!

I found it through Leslie Sansone's FB page, but here's a link:

http://walkathome.com/great-walk-challenge/

It's just 1 mile a day for 100 days, with a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas. I'm guessing there will be daily motivation on her FB page. (I may need it - especially on Saturday & Sunday. LOL

 

[Holiday]

Merry Wednesday!! Thankfully the rain stopped but it is a bit cloudy out there...I really wish the sun would come out. We are supposed to have more rain tomorrow but looks like the weekend will be good. I am going to get quick workout in today and my daughter has dance so I will take her to that. Hope you all have a great day!

I just walked out to the mailbox & I think it dropped 15º & the wind picked up since I came in this morning. Brrrr!!
Hope you have a nice day & you get to see some sunshine!

 

[Holiday]

Morning all, today looks rainy again. My whole office is sick so I am downing airborn like there's no tomorrow. I hope you all have an awesome Wednesday!

Oh no! Hope you don't get sick! Airborn is good stuff!! Have a good day FKB! Stay dry!

 

[prancer]

Hello christmas friends...Its blowing a gale here Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...who said it was spring lol...Feels like winter has come back with a vengeance...Its hump days guys,weekend is fast approaching

 

[Holiday]

Hello christmas friends...Its blowing a gale here Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...who said it was spring lol...Feels like winter has come back with a vengeance...Its hump days guys,weekend is fast approaching

Felt awful chilly & windy here today too prancer when I went out to the mailbox! Brrrr! Sun is shining right now though ~ although they say that is what is going to be our enemy for bringing in storms later. EEK!
Hope you stay warm & have a Happy Hump Day!!!

 

[prancer]

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr its baltic here lol...I am making a pan of soup to warm us up..Hope ur having a good day so far holiday