Christmas Countdown - 2018

[brent]

(((HUGS))) She sounds like a wonderful woman!
Hard to believe summer break is sneaking up on us already! Wow!!
Hope you had a great weekend too!

She meant a lot to me. I missed saying goodbye by only three days. Still, I will forever find solace in the fact that I spoke with her quickly on the phone about a week before she passed.

It's very hard to believe! Our Spring/March break starts tomorrow. It's going to be a much-needed week off!

 

[sugarmuffin25]

Hope everyone is staying safe in all of these storms! We had just a few bursts of snow showers today to make it look pretty outside. Just picked up my car from the shop today; had to get a new fuel pump put in (It was a bad day Monday when I was driving on the freeway and pressing on the gas and barely accelerating! I felt like the kid who got stuck with the slow Go-Kart at the race track!). Glad they were able to fix it but now stuck with paying off the bill! Yuk. Everyone have a great night!

 

[Martine]

Good Friday morning! Back to work today for an afternoon/evening shift. I'll be going in a bit early, because I'm spending the afternoon training three new hires and I won't have time to do my own work as tonight I'll have to be on the salesfloor because I suspect it will be very busy. The little snow we got stuck and there's more flurries on the way. I was grtting used to seeing grass and cement. Hope everyone enjoys a wonderful day!

 

[Edge612]

Morning Everyone! Crown is away for the next 3 days so I'll do my best to fill those enormous shoes by posting the countdown. Before we get to that though I wanted to tell you I saw last night a house all lit up in Christmas lights (including a wreath and tree inside completely lit up). Isn't that awesome? You know what else is awesome? The countdown so let's get to it.

Days to the Season: 249
Days to Christmas Day: 291

In 6 days (that would be less than 1 week) we will arrive at the 1/3 season marker. 1/3 of the way there...so soon? How is that possible? Thanks to Crown and the Countdown of course. I wish you all a great TGIF. Weekend Eve has arrived. Be safe and enjoy your day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Rocky is tiny, tiny. It makes me love him even more. Is he allowed out on walks yet? Glad the appointment went well HMG.

Thank you Martine ~
Yes, I can take him for walks around the neighborhood now. I need to get him a really good harness and leash. I’m a little bit nervous because he’s still so little but I think walking will be good for him. Hopefully it will help with the potty training and he’ll get some of that energy out. It will be good for me too
Hope you have a nice day <3

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Merry Friday MMC ~
It’s going to be cloudy with highs near 42, we’re currently at 31 degrees with snow flurries falling. I’m just having my coffee and relaxing for a few minutes. I’m working on a grocery list as well. I’m going to head out later this morning to run a couple of errands. I need to stop at the pet store, Rite Aid and the butcher. Other than that I will be working on my daily chores. Dinner will be pasta primavera, mozzarella bread and a tossed salad. That’s about it for me. I hope everyone has a nice day and a great weekend ahead!
xx

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Yes, Maggie stayed with us a few nights at the end of December. They got along well then. Fingers crossed! xx

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Aww...so sweet! They will have a blast together this weekend!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! It's FRIDAY!!!! We have 25º, feels like 17º & plenty of sunshine!! Looking forward to the time change late tomorrow/Sunday morning!

Soooo...our Great Dane house guest, Maggie arrived about 9:00 last night. Around midnight I carried Lucy down the steps to put her in her cage because the two dogs would not settle down! Going down the steps (I had socks on) my foot slipped out from underneath me and down I went, landed on my back/side/upper hip - Hurt like *^%$! *no dogs were hurt in this* - but then I go to bed and wake up stiff & sore as can be this morning! Nothing is easy this morning. But the more I move around, the better it's feeling - with the help of Advil too! Geesh - could be a long weekend!

Does anybody have fun plans for the weekend? Miss Emma is coming to stay with Mom today. My FIL is picking her up as I type! Soooo looking forward to seeing her!! We are having fish dinners & veggie pizza at Moms for supper tonight before my brother takes her back home! I have to stay with mom for a few hours tomorrow early evening. Other than that I don't think we have many plans. I'm ok with that!

Everyone, have a GREAT Dane...uh, DAY!!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Friday!
Still no power and no ETA either. They said they are still "assessing" the situation. At least we have our generator but I think I am going to have to go to a friend's house to throw a couple loads of laundry in..
Work for me today and my youngest daughter has basketball practice tonight.
Hope you all have a great day and weekend!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning MMC! It's FRIDAY!!!! We have 25º, feels like 17º & plenty of sunshine!! Looking forward to the time change late tomorrow/Sunday morning!

Soooo...our Great Dane house guest, Maggie arrived about 9:00 last night. Around midnight I carried Lucy down the steps to put her in her cage because the two dogs would not settle down! Going down the steps (I had socks on) my foot slipped out from underneath me and down I went, landed on my back/side/upper hip - Hurt like *^%$! *no dogs were hurt in this* - but then I go to bed and wake up stiff & sore as can be this morning! Nothing is easy this morning. But the more I move around, the better it's feeling - with the help of Advil too! Geesh - could be a long weekend!

Does anybody have fun plans for the weekend? Miss Emma is coming to stay with Mom today. My FIL is picking her up as I type! Soooo looking forward to seeing her!! We are having fish dinners & veggie pizza at Moms for supper tonight before my brother takes her back home! I have to stay with mom for a few hours tomorrow early evening. Other than that I don't think we have many plans. I'm ok with that!

Everyone, have a GREAT Dane...uh, DAY!!!

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Oh no...hope you feel better!!
I love this pic of the pups...such cute smiles and you can tell they have been playing together!

 

[tbutler]

Yes, Maggie stayed with us a few nights at the end of December. They got along well then. Fingers crossed! xx

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What a beautiful picture!!! Love it!

 

[tbutler]

Morning Everyone! Crown is away for the next 3 days so I'll do my best to fill those enormous shoes by posting the countdown. Before we get to that though I wanted to tell you I saw last night a house all lit up in Christmas lights (including a wreath and tree inside completely lit up). Isn't that awesome? You know what else is awesome? The countdown so let's get to it.

Days to the Season: 249
Days to Christmas Day: 291

In 6 days (that would be less than 1 week) we will arrive at the 1/3 season marker. 1/3 of the way there...so soon? How is that possible? Thanks to Crown and the Countdown of course. I wish you all a great TGIF. Weekend Eve has arrived. Be safe and enjoy your day!

Good job!!!! Crown is missed, but you are filling in nicely!!!

 

[Martine]

Good morning MMC! It's FRIDAY!!!! We have 25º, feels like 17º & plenty of sunshine!! Looking forward to the time change late tomorrow/Sunday morning!

Soooo...our Great Dane house guest, Maggie arrived about 9:00 last night. Around midnight I carried Lucy down the steps to put her in her cage because the two dogs would not settle down! Going down the steps (I had socks on) my foot slipped out from underneath me and down I went, landed on my back/side/upper hip - Hurt like *^%$! *no dogs were hurt in this* - but then I go to bed and wake up stiff & sore as can be this morning! Nothing is easy this morning. But the more I move around, the better it's feeling - with the help of Advil too! Geesh - could be a long weekend!

Does anybody have fun plans for the weekend? Miss Emma is coming to stay with Mom today. My FIL is picking her up as I type! Soooo looking forward to seeing her!! We are having fish dinners & veggie pizza at Moms for supper tonight before my brother takes her back home! I have to stay with mom for a few hours tomorrow early evening. Other than that I don't think we have many plans. I'm ok with that!

Everyone, have a GREAT Dane...uh, DAY!!!

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I hope you are feeling better by the hour Holiday, that sounds like a nasty fall. That picture is priceless, they both look out of breath from playing. Enjoy your evening with your family and Emma.

 

[Holiday]

Not much happening here. Just trying to stay out of trouble. I hope everyone is having a great day!!!!

That's pretty tough to do, isn't it???

 

[MerryCarey]

Merry Friday!
Still no power and no ETA either. They said they are still "assessing" the situation. At least we have our generator but I think I am going to have to go to a friend's house to throw a couple loads of laundry in..
Work for me today and my youngest daughter has basketball practice tonight.
Hope you all have a great day and weekend!

I hope the repair crews can get out and around today to do some fixing. I feel terrible for everyone without power. We were lucky and didn't lose ours, but we got robocalls from the town and our electricity provider telling those who had lost power that it could be "multiple days" before they're back on. That's awful. But on the way to work, seeing all the huge branches that came down (including in our yard), it's understandable.

 

[Holiday]

Good Afternoon .. This week has been crazy .. it should be Friday already. Had a snow day home yesterday and the kids had a half day due to the weather. Spent yesterday making soup and testing a new recipe - old fashion iced gingerbread. It tuned out really good. It was insane how fast the snow was coming down yesterday afternoon. Got about 3 inches in 4 hours and just like that the sun was out. At least the roads are clear today. Hope everyone has a great day!

That sounds like a great (and yummy) day!!!!
Happy Friday!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Friday Eve!
We got about a foot of snow and lost power! But my husband was able to hook up the generator so we have Wifi and heat. They are saying we could be without power for a few days. I hope it comes on sooner than later!
Hope you all have a great day!

Oh yikes. Hope you are staying warm & cozy!

 

[Holiday]

Everybody in the path of the storms, be safe!


@Holiday, have fun with your "smaller" house. Hope you get home in time to watch the Golden Girls.

I didn't make it! Darn! After a stop at moms & the grocery, it was long over! Booo

 

[Holiday]

Merry Thursday!

Still under a Winter Storm Warning. At least 9 inches of snow has fallen but that does not include all the snow after 8 this morning. Made paths for the cats and I am very sore. Great exercise!

Be merry!

Wow! Nice of you to make paths for the kitties! Hope you are feeling better/less sore! Enjoy the snow scenes! Stay safe!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you both, the appointments went well. Oh and Rocky is now 4.1 pounds!
xx

What a beast!! Too cute!!!!