Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Festive Spirit]

Ah, from "uup nerth"

I'm actually a Londoner, born and bred... hence why i can't wait to get over and get stuck in to the Pie, Mash & Liquor

No place like home for the holidays.

 

[NcGunny]

Well, the Season is here again one more time after another year of counting down together.

The years are really starting to pile up, now. We have been at this for a long time.
In fact, the Countdown has slowly made itself into a wonderful Christmas tradition! A tradition it has been my pleasure to share with each and every one of you over the last ten years here at MMC.
And thanks to our annual real-time count last night, I'm really starting to feel once again in the Christmas spirit! (And that's really the whole idea, isn't it?)

A heart-felt thanks to all of you, both newcomers and old-timers, for helping to make this year, and the decade's worth of years that have come before it, really special here at MMC.

Now full speed ahead into Christmas Season 2017!
Have fun, my friends.
Put on some Christmas music.
Dust off those ornaments.
Pop in a Chritmas movie.
Start thinking about that eggnog and sugar cookies.
And above all, don't waste a moment -- enjoy the Season experience to the fullest.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

- Crown

Thxs Crown!! Everybody enjoys every day waiting for the Countdown, until you do a thread every single day you really cant appreciate the time it takes and resolve to do it. Dont forget to post if yall need a extra day off.

 

[NcGunny]

So exciting!!!!

Lol..the 2 boys are like a hound dog waiting for a ham bone now..!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

It's been a couple of years, since I have truly been here in spirit. There was a time to where I was here almost every day, loved it. I couldn't wait each and every day to hear from everyone and to be apart of the is family. My world came crashing down around me when I came home from work one day, to discover a note on the kitchen counter informing me that my wife of 23 years decided she did not want to be married any longer. And of course, it was right after Thanksgiving and into my Christmas. It devastated me completely. And I had both kids with me at home too.

It did take me an extremely long time to get over that, and to some degree, I know we do, but we just cannot forget those years, so the memories always are there. It also effected me, and my kids in our spirits, for celebrating Christmas. I personally shut down for the longest time and even stopped coming here.

Since those years, I went thru a lot of changes, growth and re-birth in a lot of ways. I've come to know the Lord and I became a born again Christian, I learned to forgive (not forget) but to let things go.... There is a reason for everything in our lives and I found that God has a way of taken those broken pieces of our lives and he re-shapes them into a new future, a new life for us.

I learned to love again, and I fell in love with a beautiful school teacher from Connecticut. After a year in a half of dating between Connecticut and Maryland, I packed everything up, quit my job, and I moved up here to Connecticut. We got married last month.

I'm back here on MMC, and today I felt in my heart that I really needed to do something special, so I looked at the amount on Santa's Sleigh that was short of the 1500.00 goal. And so I just made the donation of 109.00 to reach that goal of 1500.00. And I also just made a 100.00 donation to fund MMC for this month. Why, It's Love. I love the Lord, I love Christmas and I Love MMC and all that it represents in this world that we live in today.

May God Bless all of you and your families.

David, you brought a tear to my eye. It warms my heart to hear how well you are doing. Congratulations on your marriage! Wow ! So Christmas in Connecticut huh! That is lovely! Hope you are settling in there nicely.
Hope to see more of you.
Merry Christmas season!

 

[Holiday]

I just arrived home from a late game of hockey. I have heard a few stories from Kim. Thank you to those that talked with her during the countdown. She says that she really enjoyed herself. I hope to never miss another countdown!

It's here. The Christmas Season has arrived. We can now say those two magical words we've waited to say all year... It's now The Most Wonderful Time of the Year... MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!!

I wasn't here last night but it was nice to see Kim join in on the countdown! I hope she comes back to visit more often!
Have a great day Brent! Merry Christmas Season!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Monday and what a wonderful monday it is.

Good morning/afternoon Festive!!! Merry Christmas Season!!

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! Merry Christmas Season! Couldn't make it here late last night but I am glad those who did had fun counting down. I went to my Uncle's yesterday evening and we had our monthly get-together. Feels good to feel back to normal as I got my mojo back this weekend. Now I hope you all have a great 1st day of the Christmas Season!

Happy Season Edge!!!

 

[Edge612]

So close I can almost smell the gravy!!!

Mouth-watering.

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC ~
Just popping in quick to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas season of 2017!
I only have a few minutes, I have an early morning MRI appointment. I’ll be back later.
Have a great day!

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Hope your MRI goes/went well! (((HUGS))) Merry Christmas Season!

 

[Holiday]

Seasons greetings to you all! What a great way to start the week!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning and Merry 1st day if the Christmas Season!!! Over the weekend we 2 houses being decorated for Christmas and I am sure over the next couple weeks we will see more and more houses being decorated. Less then 2 weeks to go before we decorate ours. Got some more Christmas shopping done yesterday so we are about 1/2 done shopping for our kids now. Will get them finished during Black Friday. Hope everyone has a great day!

It's so exciting. I should take a drive after dark tonight to see if anyone else was busy over the weekend putting up their tree's. I haven't seen any but my own, but I know my neighbor put hers up! Have a great day Minta!

 

[Holiday]

Well, the Season is here again one more time after another year of counting down together.

The years are really starting to pile up, now. We have been at this for a long time.
In fact, the Countdown has slowly made itself into a wonderful Christmas tradition! A tradition it has been my pleasure to share with each and every one of you over the last ten years here at MMC.
And thanks to our annual real-time count last night, I'm really starting to feel once again in the Christmas spirit! (And that's really the whole idea, isn't it?)

A heart-felt thanks to all of you, both newcomers and old-timers, for helping to make this year, and the decade's worth of years that have come before it, really special here at MMC.

Now full speed ahead into Christmas Season 2017!
Have fun, my friends.
Put on some Christmas music.
Dust off those ornaments.
Pop in a Chritmas movie.
Start thinking about that eggnog and sugar cookies.
And above all, don't waste a moment -- enjoy the Season experience to the fullest.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

- Crown

Thanks for making it possible for us to all gather together here every day!

 

[Holiday]

HO! HO! HO! Christmas friends..Hope everyone is having a Merry start to the week....Its mighty chilly here Brrrrrrrrrrrrr.....Ive got a few days off work and I am relaxing on the sofa watching Christmas movies...Started decorating so it is starting to look festive again in my home....I wonder if Holiday has started decorating yet lol...Enjoy the rest of your day ahead Christmas friends

One tree up prancer!
Hope you are enjoying a good Christmassy day off work!!!

 

[prancer]

Good Morning/Afternoon All...Hope everyone is having a Merry day so far...Since Holiday has her tree up i think we should all gather around her tree and sing Christmas carols...How about it Holiday

 

[prancer]

One tree up prancer!
Hope you are enjoying a good Christmassy day off work!!!

That's Awesome Holiday...Let the festivities begin buddy

 

[Holiday]

Wow, gorgeous tree! And you know what, the exposed brickwork and dark-wood accents of your furniture + window frame really gels with the colour of the tree decor.

Fung Shway, baby.

Well thank you!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Christmas Season!! Your tree looks beautiful!
Great news about Lucy!
Have a great Monday!

Thanks SFM!!! I'm not holding my breath that she won't realize the decorations ARE her toys. LOL

 

[Holiday]

Merry Monday and Merry Christmas Season!
Such an exciting time for all of us!
Just working today and finalizing my menu for Thanksgiving!
Hope you all have a great day!

Oh yum!! We are working on our menu also!! Makes me hungry to think about it!
Have a great day SFM!

 

[Holiday]

Oh wow can I come over and sit by your tree !!!!

I want to come over too Holiday..Merry Christmas season my friend.

Come on over boys & girls!! It's a CHRISTMAS PARTY!!

 

[prancer]

Come on over boys & girls!! It's a CHRISTMAS PARTY!!

WooooHoooo Holiday said Party Time