Christmas Countdown - 2018

[Holiday]

Merry Sunday everyone! The weather is very cold and the storm has passed us by. Looks like we ended up with 19" ish of snow. Hard to say because its all light and fluffy.

WOW! Enjoy your snow!!!

 

[Holiday]

I hope everyone who got the snowstorm is safe and warm at home.

We were expecting rain into yesterday afternoon, then a sharp temperature drop that would turn it all to ice. But we got off lucky. The rain stopped earlier than expected, and the wind came up and dried the streets before the hard freeze set in. Today it's sunny and very cold, a real January day.

I took down the front-room Christmas tree and decorations last week; we got the outdoor lights and decorations down yesterday before the hard freeze; and this morning I took the ornaments off our small TV room tree and draped a string of white lights on it. This is the first year I've done that. I'm looking forward to seeing the white lights while it's still cold and dark in the evening when I get home from work.

I bet you have just started a new tradition!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Sunday!

Another cold day in the Great Lakes area. Went for a walk this afternoon and enjoyed the crisp air. Lucy-Fur went with me and was a bit upset I didn't give her a special treat. It is a lot of fun taking walks with cats instead of dogs.

Tomorrow the weather forecast is for another couple of inches of light snow. Next weekend the temperature could be in the 40s.

Only 10 days to the first Rudolph Day Eve of the year!

Have a safe, warm, and merry week!

Lucy-fur! Love it your cat walks with you!
Looking forward to Rudolph Day #1!

 

[NcGunny]

WOW! Enjoy your snow!!!

We are trying. This weekend it heats up and our creeks are already filled to the tops. We had alot of flooding before this storm hit, I really hope the warmup doesnt hit us.

 

[MerryCarey]

I bet you have just started a new tradition!

Yes! It only took a few minutes once I’d removed the ornaments and garland. Well worth doing annually.

 

[NcGunny]

Gotta stay off Amazon!! Just purchased a whole boatload of Harry Potter Christmas ornaments from a seller on clearance.

 

[Christmasplease]

Hi, what is Rudolph Day Eve?

 

[Christmasplease]

Well, our hunch had finally played out. We decided to get a small tree this year because we have a new kitten. Well, can you see our new Christmas ornament? Look near the top! Here's a close-up also, she is soooooo, darn cute, she has this look on her face, "I didn't do anything wrong"!!

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Oh my goodness. I’m surprised I never came home to Myles in the tree! Lol

 

[sugarmuffin25]

Well, our hunch had finally played out. We decided to get a small tree this year because we have a new kitten. Well, can you see our new Christmas ornament? Look near the top! Here's a close-up also, she is soooooo, darn cute, she has this look on her face, "I didn't do anything wrong"!!

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She is adorable!! Best tree decoration ever!

 

[Iteachpercussion]

Hi, what is Rudolph Day Eve?

Rudolph Day is the 25th of month (except in December of course). So Rudolph Day Eve would be the 24th of each month.

Rudolph Day is about taking some time to plan for the upcoming Christmas. This allows you to spread out all of the planning through the year so there is less stress during the fun of the Christmas season.

 

[Holiday]

Well, our hunch had finally played out. We decided to get a small tree this year because we have a new kitten. Well, can you see our new Christmas ornament? Look near the top! Here's a close-up also, she is soooooo, darn cute, she has this look on her face, "I didn't do anything wrong"!!

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Oh gosh! Cuteness overload!!!

 

[Holiday]

Morning Iteach. I'll jump on the Jaguars bandwagon with you and I hope they face the Vikings for a Super Bowl 1st... home team playing. I'll be doing the same with reference to carpeting in my basement after things change here come Spring. Since it will be on concrete, I'm thinking a Berber style will be the best way to go.
Have a great week...
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We have berber in our basement & after having water in the basement (more than once) the carpet cleaners told us that berber is a great selection for basements b/c it dries fast!!

 

[Holiday]

Good Monday morning, Christmas friends!

We finally took down our Christmas decorations on Saturday, and it took almost all day. It sure doesn't take that long to put it up LOL.

It's been cold, with lows in the 20's (a big deal around here), but really nice in the afternoons. I plan to go hunting this afternoon, since it's the last day of the season, so I'll be taking a half-day off. Bernie is going with me, so it should be a good afternoon.

I hope y'all have a great day!

I hope you & Bernie have a good afternoon!!!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Monday!
I am off today and just relaxing. I have to finish up some laundry and then I am going to donate blood at 5.
Looks like we are getting some snow..they are saying 3-5 or 4-6..we’ll see!
Hope you all have a great day!

Enjoy your day off!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning everyone.

Woke up to a nice calming snowfall. Nothing heavy, just beautiful to watch fall. It will snow on and off throughout the day.

Back to school tomorrow, though there is a good chance we will be delayed due to the cold. It is crazy how winters in Ohio vary so much. The previous 2 winters were mild and rainy. We only closed once last year and that was due to ice in March. The 2 winters before that we very cold and snowy, more like this one so far. I really want to live where the cold and snow are the norm. Perhaps one day.

Everyone have a great Monday!

I'm loving the snow today. Enjoy your day off too! (I'm a little jealous - it was hard to come back to work after lunch!)

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning .. Kids and I are off today. Need to get some stuff done around here but other then that its going to be a partial lazy day Calling for light snow tomorrow night, about an inch. Hope everyone has a great day.

Enjoy a relaxing day off!

 

[Holiday]

Good Monday morning! A gorgeous, sunny day with crazy cold temperatures again. I have the day off and it's a good thing, because I don't think I could've gone in with the way I'm feeling this morning. I thought I was getting better from my cold yesterday but by mid-afternoon at work I was fading and having major coughing fits. When I got home, I took some Nyquil and just had time to watch the exciting end to the Vikings/Saints game before falling asleep. Today I cancelled a bank appointment and other than necessary laundry, I am just going to rest. Have a great day everyone!

Not a fun way to spend your day off. Hope you feel better quick! xx

 

[Holiday]

Hi Holiday. For someone that speaks about an "uneventful" weekend, you seemed to have been fairly busy. But then, you always seem to be and I'm sure it helps keep you young and in good spirits.
Christmas stuff is up here as well and will come down next weekend. I usually try to have it cleared before Super Bowl Sunday. I am off that day and the Monday after, but this year I have also taken a vacation day on Saturday so that I am well rested.
Glad to hear Miss Lu is doing well and hopefully will continue till the rabies shot wears off.
I am still listening to Christmas music as well, but for the most part it is of the instrumental type. It just seems to sound better to me during the off-season (if there is one).
Enjoy your day and the rest of the week and let's follow the example of our four-footed friends...
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LOL! Thanks GCY! Enjoy your Christmas music!

 

[Holiday]

We are trying. This weekend it heats up and our creeks are already filled to the tops. We had alot of flooding before this storm hit, I really hope the warmup doesnt hit us.

Yikes. Hopefully it recedes!!

 

[Holiday]

Yes! It only took a few minutes once I’d removed the ornaments and garland. Well worth doing annually.

Awesome!