umm as I recall we ran therapy sessions for those of us who witnessed the QVC "incident" that night,....... ohhhhh myyyyy
MARRIED?!?!?!?!? WHATCHA DO THAT FOR?!?!?!?!?! YOU ARE JUST ASKING FOR IT?!?!?!?!?!? Kidding, best thing that ever happened to me...
And that QVC memory was a classic. I've tried to youtube that moment several times, no luck.
Congratulations, Man!!!!! I hope the two of you have a wonderful first Christmas together!!!
Oh the night that shall live in infamy!! Poor Rudolph.
Nothing will ever top that night. Lol!!
Me too!!! I can’t believe someone didn’t put it up!! It has to be one of the greatest QVC moments of all time.
umm as I recall we ran therapy sessions for those of us who witnessed the QVC "incident" that night,....... ohhhhh myyyyy
and I as recall- my entire building asked me what I was laughing at so hard at 1:00AM...... I woke up the entire place.... ohhhh myyyyy
I know there have been several great moments...countdowns, Darlene, Wednesdays at the Pines....but Santa and Rudoloh will forever be ine of the greats.
THE OPERA... PART XXXVVVIIIXX
Act One:
Opens to a blank stage... after twenty minutes we hear a percolating sound- curtain closes for a twenty minute intermission...
Act Two:
Opens with Carl the Camel bounding up the escalator of the Crabtree Valley Mall.. a huge crowd follows and partakes of the holiday mistletoe berry mocha and peanut butter blend.. Jayish appears and dances a "paus du lux" entitled " Food Court Calamity..Orange Julius is out of business" Binger and Made arrive and sing the aria " Ain't no sunshine for those who don't drink java.." Bradmac and Xmastidings arrive with the Mayor/manager of Crabtree Valley Mall (Bradmac) and announce via an aria that the holiday favorite play.. "The feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail" would be performed in the closed Sears parking lot each day leading up to Christmas Eve.." the crowd rejoices and there is great festivity including at the Cinnabon stand which announces via an aria- a new flavor with only 3400 calories per bite..
end Act two
Act Three:
Opens with Ballcoach banging his head and golf club across a closed gate and singing the aria.."Why must the sporting goods store close- its so needed- why not Barnes and Noble?"- Sugarmuffin and Edge arrive and to console Coach sing him the aria " Cheer Up.. there's a golfing channel on every TV at Target"- Coach appears to cheer up- and there is great rejoicing as everyone prepares for opening night of the Feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail.. Then.. there is a flash of lightning and Crown appears at the head of the escalator.. they are angry that the festive spirit has disturbed their morning nap at the Sleep factory store- using their wizardly/witch (after all- Crown is gender neutral) powers they ban all people from going up and down the escalator at the Crabtree Valley Mall and also announce that the feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail will not take place.. then just for good measure, they banish Jayish into the plastic cylinder that sits in the space once occupied by Macys (also closed).. Jayish dances the paus du lux entitled.. " Binger can we please get some new props in an opera. I am tired of the plastic cylinder." McGunny announces via an aria to everyone that Crown is now sleeping on the couch at Pottery Barn.
end Act Three
Act 4 (finale)
Opens with the crowd at the Crabtree Valley Mall all secretly meeting at the site of the former Bath and Body Works. Homemakin Girl and Snowflake Mom announce via an aria that they have hatched a plan to free Jayish and carry on the feast by setting fire to 2,000 candles taken from the going out of business sale at Yankee Candle and smoking Crown out. Minta CCYager and Brent argue via an aria that this violates S Claus of the tenants of the Mall ( get it?) and instead propose that they spike a cinnabon with a magic potion. Binger agrees to mix the potion using a blend from Carl the Camel and then is seen leaving it near Crown as they sleep outside the Apple Store ( the "EVERYTHNG MUST GO SIGNS" are seen swaying beautifully in the background). Crown is seen eating the Cinnabon and in one of the most beautiful moments ever in Operatic history announces they have had a change of heart and the feast of collapsing brick and mortar could proceed along with Jayish being released from the plastic cylinder. The entire company comes together and lead by Christmasstar and Yuletide Junkie sings the aria" Victor Gruen ( invented the concept of Mall shopping) where are you?" Jayish dances a paus du lux entitled" Picadilly Cafeteria.." as the curtain closes
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THE OPERA... PART XXXVVVIIIXX
Act One:
Opens to a blank stage... after twenty minutes we hear a percolating sound- curtain closes for a twenty minute intermission...
Act Two:
Opens with Carl the Camel bounding up the escalator of the Crabtree Valley Mall.. a huge crowd follows and partakes of the holiday mistletoe berry mocha and peanut butter blend.. Jayish appears and dances a "paus du lux" entitled " Food Court Calamity..Orange Julius is out of business" Binger and Made arrive and sing the aria " Ain't no sunshine for those who don't drink java.." Bradmac and Xmastidings arrive with the Mayor/manager of Crabtree Valley Mall (Bradmac) and announce via an aria that the holiday favorite play.. "The feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail" would be performed in the closed Sears parking lot each day leading up to Christmas Eve.." the crowd rejoices and there is great festivity including at the Cinnabon stand which announces via an aria- a new flavor with only 3400 calories per bite..
end Act two
Act Three:
Opens with Ballcoach banging his head and golf club across a closed gate and singing the aria.."Why must the sporting goods store close- its so needed- why not Barnes and Noble?"- Sugarmuffin and Edge arrive and to console Coach sing him the aria " Cheer Up.. there's a golfing channel on every TV at Target"- Coach appears to cheer up- and there is great rejoicing as everyone prepares for opening night of the Feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail.. Then.. there is a flash of lightning and Crown appears at the head of the escalator.. they are angry that the festive spirit has disturbed their morning nap at the Sleep factory store- using their wizardly/witch (after all- Crown is gender neutral) powers they ban all people from going up and down the escalator at the Crabtree Valley Mall and also announce that the feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail will not take place.. then just for good measure, they banish Jayish into the plastic cylinder that sits in the space once occupied by Macys (also closed).. Jayish dances the paus du lux entitled.. " Binger can we please get some new props in an opera. I am tired of the plastic cylinder." McGunny announces via an aria to everyone that Crown is now sleeping on the couch at Pottery Barn.
end Act Three
Act 4 (finale)
Opens with the crowd at the Crabtree Valley Mall all secretly meeting at the site of the former Bath and Body Works. Homemakin Girl and Snowflake Mom announce via an aria that they have hatched a plan to free Jayish and carry on the feast by setting fire to 2,000 candles taken from the going out of business sale at Yankee Candle and smoking Crown out. Minta CCYager and Brent argue via an aria that this violates S Claus of the tenants of the Mall ( get it?) and instead propose that they spike a cinnabon with a magic potion. Binger agrees to mix the potion using a blend from Carl the Camel and then is seen leaving it near Crown as they sleep outside the Apple Store ( the "EVERYTHNG MUST GO SIGNS" are seen swaying beautifully in the background). Crown is seen eating the Cinnabon and in one of the most beautiful moments ever in Operatic history announces they have had a change of heart and the feast of collapsing brick and mortar could proceed along with Jayish being released from the plastic cylinder. The entire company comes together and lead by Christmasstar and Yuletide Junkie sings the aria" Victor Gruen ( invented the concept of Mall shopping) where are you?" Jayish dances a paus du lux entitled" Picadilly Cafeteria.." as the curtain closes
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Thanks Crown! Happy Halloween Eve!Good New-Week Morning, Friends!
Back from the beach with everything ship-shape for winter storage.
The weather was not particularly cooperative (see my weather section below) but we were able to get everything done.
OK, after a sincere and appreciative THANKS! to NcGunny for filling in so well yesterday morning, we resume countdowning.
(And time is getting so short, it's little short of shocking!)
Days to Halloween: 1 (Um.....that would be TOMORROW, Folks!)
Days to the Season: 14 (TWO weeks from TODAY, Guys!)
Days to Thanksgiving: 24 (UNDER 3 1/2 weeks left!)
Days to Christmas Day: 56 (EIGHT weeks from TODAY!)
Gee. I don't know what to say. (Actually, the numbers speak for me.)
We had rain driving to the cottage, rain at the cottage and heavy rain coming back from the cottage for a good part of the trip.
But we were able to dodge enough raindrops to get everything done we needed to and fortunately, most of it was indoors.
This morning promises to be the start of a long, dry string of days and we have commenced it at a downright cold 39 degrees, here.
Have a Marvelous Monday, Everybody!
Goodness Gracious, that's a BIG truck LOL!Good morning and Thank you so much to everyone who sent us well wishes and congratulations. The morning here is a wet one for sure, we are supposed to get a tremendous amount of rain here, about 3-5 inches within the next 24 hours. Can you imagine if that amount of rain, would of have been snow? That would of have been just awesome!!! What would that of been, like 30-50 inches of snow? Oh yea, sign me up!!!!
I'm all ready for the snow this year, I went out and bought myself a Ford F-350 super duty Lariat, Diesel, one ton dually 4x4; so, yes, I have a six wheel drive on stand by, all ready for the coming New England snows!!!! It's my (Country boy) mid life crises truck! LOL!!!
Hoping you all stay dry and warm today, enjoy your sunday! You know what, today feels like a good day to make cookies.
BRAVO! BRAVO!!THE OPERA... PART XXXVVVIIIXX
Act One:
Opens to a blank stage... after twenty minutes we hear a percolating sound- curtain closes for a twenty minute intermission...
Act Two:
Opens with Carl the Camel bounding up the escalator of the Crabtree Valley Mall.. a huge crowd follows and partakes of the holiday mistletoe berry mocha and peanut butter blend.. Jayish appears and dances a "paus du lux" entitled " Food Court Calamity..Orange Julius is out of business" Binger and Made arrive and sing the aria " Ain't no sunshine for those who don't drink java.." Bradmac and Xmastidings arrive with the Mayor/manager of Crabtree Valley Mall (Bradmac) and announce via an aria that the holiday favorite play.. "The feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail" would be performed in the closed Sears parking lot each day leading up to Christmas Eve.." the crowd rejoices and there is great festivity including at the Cinnabon stand which announces via an aria- a new flavor with only 3400 calories per bite..
end Act two
Act Three:
Opens with Ballcoach banging his head and golf club across a closed gate and singing the aria.."Why must the sporting goods store close- its so needed- why not Barnes and Noble?"- Sugarmuffin and Edge arrive and to console Coach sing him the aria " Cheer Up.. there's a golfing channel on every TV at Target"- Coach appears to cheer up- and there is great rejoicing as everyone prepares for opening night of the Feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail.. Then.. there is a flash of lightning and Crown appears at the head of the escalator.. they are angry that the festive spirit has disturbed their morning nap at the Sleep factory store- using their wizardly/witch (after all- Crown is gender neutral) powers they ban all people from going up and down the escalator at the Crabtree Valley Mall and also announce that the feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail will not take place.. then just for good measure, they banish Jayish into the plastic cylinder that sits in the space once occupied by Macys (also closed).. Jayish dances the paus du lux entitled.. " Binger can we please get some new props in an opera. I am tired of the plastic cylinder." McGunny announces via an aria to everyone that Crown is now sleeping on the couch at Pottery Barn.
end Act Three
Act 4 (finale)
Opens with the crowd at the Crabtree Valley Mall all secretly meeting at the site of the former Bath and Body Works. Homemakin Girl and Snowflake Mom announce via an aria that they have hatched a plan to free Jayish and carry on the feast by setting fire to 2,000 candles taken from the going out of business sale at Yankee Candle and smoking Crown out. Minta CCYager and Brent argue via an aria that this violates S Claus of the tenants of the Mall ( get it?) and instead propose that they spike a cinnabon with a magic potion. Binger agrees to mix the potion using a blend from Carl the Camel and then is seen leaving it near Crown as they sleep outside the Apple Store ( the "EVERYTHNG MUST GO SIGNS" are seen swaying beautifully in the background). Crown is seen eating the Cinnabon and in one of the most beautiful moments ever in Operatic history announces they have had a change of heart and the feast of collapsing brick and mortar could proceed along with Jayish being released from the plastic cylinder. The entire company comes together and lead by Christmasstar and Yuletide Junkie sings the aria" Victor Gruen ( invented the concept of Mall shopping) where are you?" Jayish dances a paus du lux entitled" Picadilly Cafeteria.." as the curtain closes
end-
THE OPERA... PART XXXVVVIIIXX
Act One:
Opens to a blank stage... after twenty minutes we hear a percolating sound- curtain closes for a twenty minute intermission...
Act Two:
Opens with Carl the Camel bounding up the escalator of the Crabtree Valley Mall.. a huge crowd follows and partakes of the holiday mistletoe berry mocha and peanut butter blend.. Jayish appears and dances a "paus du lux" entitled " Food Court Calamity..Orange Julius is out of business" Binger and Made arrive and sing the aria " Ain't no sunshine for those who don't drink java.." Bradmac and Xmastidings arrive with the Mayor/manager of Crabtree Valley Mall (Bradmac) and announce via an aria that the holiday favorite play.. "The feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail" would be performed in the closed Sears parking lot each day leading up to Christmas Eve.." the crowd rejoices and there is great festivity including at the Cinnabon stand which announces via an aria- a new flavor with only 3400 calories per bite..
end Act two
Act Three:
Opens with Ballcoach banging his head and golf club across a closed gate and singing the aria.."Why must the sporting goods store close- its so needed- why not Barnes and Noble?"- Sugarmuffin and Edge arrive and to console Coach sing him the aria " Cheer Up.. there's a golfing channel on every TV at Target"- Coach appears to cheer up- and there is great rejoicing as everyone prepares for opening night of the Feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail.. Then.. there is a flash of lightning and Crown appears at the head of the escalator.. they are angry that the festive spirit has disturbed their morning nap at the Sleep factory store- using their wizardly/witch (after all- Crown is gender neutral) powers they ban all people from going up and down the escalator at the Crabtree Valley Mall and also announce that the feast of collapsing brick and mortar retail will not take place.. then just for good measure, they banish Jayish into the plastic cylinder that sits in the space once occupied by Macys (also closed).. Jayish dances the paus du lux entitled.. " Binger can we please get some new props in an opera. I am tired of the plastic cylinder." McGunny announces via an aria to everyone that Crown is now sleeping on the couch at Pottery Barn.
end Act Three
Act 4 (finale)
Opens with the crowd at the Crabtree Valley Mall all secretly meeting at the site of the former Bath and Body Works. Homemakin Girl and Snowflake Mom announce via an aria that they have hatched a plan to free Jayish and carry on the feast by setting fire to 2,000 candles taken from the going out of business sale at Yankee Candle and smoking Crown out. Minta CCYager and Brent argue via an aria that this violates S Claus of the tenants of the Mall ( get it?) and instead propose that they spike a cinnabon with a magic potion. Binger agrees to mix the potion using a blend from Carl the Camel and then is seen leaving it near Crown as they sleep outside the Apple Store ( the "EVERYTHNG MUST GO SIGNS" are seen swaying beautifully in the background). Crown is seen eating the Cinnabon and in one of the most beautiful moments ever in Operatic history announces they have had a change of heart and the feast of collapsing brick and mortar could proceed along with Jayish being released from the plastic cylinder. The entire company comes together and lead by Christmasstar and Yuletide Junkie sings the aria" Victor Gruen ( invented the concept of Mall shopping) where are you?" Jayish dances a paus du lux entitled" Picadilly Cafeteria.." as the curtain closes
end-