Christmas Countdown - 2018

[Edge612]

Good Morning, MMC Citizens!

We are at mid-week and 'Pines Day again.
Always a nice respite at the half-way point.

This is nice, too:
Days to the Season: 230
Days to Christmas Day: 272

And next month's dual Milestone markers?
They are the 1/3 point to Christmas Day and the 200-day Season Window.
The first arrives on April 26, the second the following day.
(Of course, after that second marker, we will be starting a 100's level Season count.)
WOW!

OK. We are holding the weather service to their promise that yesterday was the last cold day for the foreseeable future and that today should see us well into the 70's for the afternoon high. It should be dry and clear, too.
(I can't wait. Believe me, I can't wait!)
We again start coolish this AM, at 48 degrees here at the central part of the state.

Carl is ready at the SP for any and all guests.
The fired twinkies are piping hot.
The tea is cool and sweet.
And the entertainment, as always, is world-class.
Drop by this evening and see what's happening!

Until then, you have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

Thanks Crown! Have a Wonderful Wednesday!

 

[Bradmac]

Hope your allergies get better soon!!

I talked to one of the other guys I worked at the boy scout camp with a few months ago. He had just had an allergy test and was allergic to almost everything. We both said it’s amazing that we never had problems back then but now a little bit of dust will have us both miserable for days.

Thanks! It certainly is a pain in the, uh, nose. There was a time I could roll around in that yellow pollen and make pollen angels LOL. Not now!!

 

[Bradmac]

Here’s the direct link-

https://mymerrychristmas.com/understand-easter-to-understand-christmas/

Wow, that was awesome! Jeff certainly has a way with words.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

Still coughing and sneezing, but Ill get over it.

Mom wants to go visit Jim's wife this afternoon, but I'm not sure I should. I'm pretty sure it's just allergies, but if it's something else...I guess we'll see how I feel later today. She's more alert now, but she still can't talk because of the tracheotomy. I assume they'll do a procedure soon to close that.

Anyway, I hope y'all have a great Pinesday!

 

[tbutler]

Good morning, all. Our excitement last night - I was in my family room and noticed that my outside lights had automatically come on. Then I noticed a strange dog standing at my doorwall looking in at me. After securing my dogs, I went outside to meet her. A lost pit bull with a collar but no tags. I posted online and took her for a walk hoping to find someone looking for her. No dice. As I am already up to the gills with animals and I was unwilling to let her leave, I called animal control and turned her over to our city’s shelter.

This morning, I’m posting online. Appreciate all prayers that the owner is found before she goes to the Humane Society! She is so sweet! Very affectionate!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning, all. Our excitement last night - I was in my family room and noticed that my outside lights had automatically come on. Then I noticed a strange dog standing at my doorwall looking in at me. After securing my dogs, I went outside to meet her. A lost pit bull with a collar but no tags. I posted online and took her for a walk hoping to find someone looking for her. No dice. As I am already up to the gills with animals and I was unwilling to let her leave, I called animal control and turned her over to our city’s shelter.

This morning, I’m posting online. Appreciate all prayers that the owner is found before she goes to the Humane Society! She is so sweet! Very affectionate!
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That was so nice of you to make sure she was ok! Prayers that her owners find her!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Pines Day!! I looked at the long term forecast and looks as if April may have lower than expected temps...ugh!! I am ready for spring and warmer weather. Just have my regular work day today and my husband and her youngest daughter need to go to an eval for softball so I think my oldest daughter and I are going out for pizza.
Hope you all have a great day!

 

[xmastidings]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

Still coughing and sneezing, but Ill get over it.

Mom wants to go visit Jim's wife this afternoon, but I'm not sure I should. I'm pretty sure it's just allergies, but if it's something else...I guess we'll see how I feel later today. She's more alert now, but she still can't talk because of the tracheotomy. I assume they'll do a procedure soon to close that.

Anyway, I hope y'all have a great Pinesday!

Have you tried this:


Ever since my doctor started prescribing this for me, it worked wonders on me. Now-a-days, you can buy this over the counter. I use it all the time. Trust me, it does really work.

Continued prayers for you SIL, that her healing is swift and that soon she will be able to do all the things that she previously did.

 

[MerryCarey]

Good morning, all. Our excitement last night - I was in my family room and noticed that my outside lights had automatically come on. Then I noticed a strange dog standing at my doorwall looking in at me. After securing my dogs, I went outside to meet her. A lost pit bull with a collar but no tags. I posted online and took her for a walk hoping to find someone looking for her. No dice. As I am already up to the gills with animals and I was unwilling to let her leave, I called animal control and turned her over to our city’s shelter.

This morning, I’m posting online. Appreciate all prayers that the owner is found before she goes to the Humane Society! She is so sweet! Very affectionate!
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I hope she finds her way home---if so, she will have you to thank for keeping her safe until she's found.

 

[MerryCarey]

Have you tried this:

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Ever since my doctor started prescribing this for me, it worked wonders on me. Now-a-days, you can buy this over the counter. I use it all the time. Trust me, it does really work.

Continued prayers for you SIL, that her healing is swift and that soon she will be able to do all the things that she previously did.

I second that ... Flonase works well for me, too, when I get the occasional seasonal sneezes.

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC!! Merry Pines Day!!! I had a nice surprise this morning. I woke up thinking it was Tuesday. YAY, it's Pines Day!!!!

Lucy has a grooming appointment today (bath) so I'm sure she will be getting decked out for Easter!

After work I'm planning to get the groceries I need for Easter!

Everyone, have a great day!!!

 

[Holiday]

Well, I had a few errands to run yesterday and today that took me to different parts of the city. I'm happy to report there are still signs of Christmas.
Sorry Crown no photos.
In different yards, porches, rooftops, trees and eaves - the signs are still here.
I spotted inflatable snowmen and rooftop Santas and reindeer that were not inflated, but still had the appearance of what they were.
Blow mold snowmen and Santa
Lights wrapped around walkway lamps
Lights on evergreens
Festive mailboxes with winter scenes, cardinals and warm glowy home image
Wooden painted Santa - looked homemade
Today it was down near the old beach where I once took Elf Edwin Noel to explore a piece of our heritage and the other spot was near the ski hill (yesterday).
And to top it off, when I got back into the car from grabbing groceries, Baby It's Cold Outside was playing on the MP3 in my husband's car (mine was being serviced for regular maintenance; changing oil, etc.).
I couldn't wait to run back here and tell you about my merry discoveries.

Now it's rainy with a mix of melting snow - spring is coming and I'm delighted for the merry little surprises I saw today.

Stay jolly!

Wow! That sounds like an exciting day!!!
Merry Pines Day!

 

[Holiday]

Same here, not going to put up any decorations for Easter this year. All mine are still locked away in my storage locker.
We do have a Christmas swag that we light up most nights, that hangs over the archway that separates the living room from the dining room. We also have still some Jim Shore Christmas statues and Christmas angels (that light up) sitting out on some of the furniture. I love looking at them.

I'm waiting for my hubby to ask "when are you going to take down the snowmen????" LOL

 

[Holiday]

Merry Tuesday!

@Bradmac, @Holiday, @xmastidings, @made582, and everyone else suffering from allergies/headaches, praying you are better!

Rainy, warm day here. Went out to lunch with my brother and then browsed through an antique store on the way home. Fun! Got lots of ideas for the store and saw several things I wanted to buy but I stuck to my budget and came home empty-handed. It was a great afternoon!

The tree trimming crew left a big mess behind. What with the barn partially collapsed and now the trees "trimmed" it looks rather like a tornado skimmed the area. Hopefully, the trees will make a comeback.

Be safe and merry!

Oh no! Hope the clean up isn't too bad!!
Have a good day meceka!!

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC. Happy Pines Day! I see Crown & Auntie have seen some signs of Christmas still. That's pretty awesome. I still see signs of Halloween though...at least that is what it looks like from a distance. 2 big huge orange lights that look like lit up pumpkins. This weather feels like Halloween weather too. Going to Chinese Buffet tonight. Have a great Pines Day!

LOL! Have a good day & enjoy the buffet tonight!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning. Man, did I ever have a super rough night sleeping last night. It’s my own fault, I ate 2 chili dogs with cheese. The chili on the dogs was nice and spicy, but I ate them too late last night.
I rolled around, tossed and turned in bed all night, having crazy dreams that made no sense at all.

I feel like I got two hours of sleep last night and right now, my tail is dragging on the ground!!!! Ohhhh, I need some serious coffee. it’s going to be a long day.

I had crazy dreams last night too. UGH! My hubby also got called into work at 4:30 again. Wasn't the best nights sleep but I don't feel too bad today! Drink up that coffee & have a good day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, MMC Citizens!

We are at mid-week and 'Pines Day again.
Always a nice respite at the half-way point.

This is nice, too:
Days to the Season: 230
Days to Christmas Day: 272

And next month's dual Milestone markers?
They are the 1/3 point to Christmas Day and the 200-day Season Window.
The first arrives on April 26, the second the following day.
(Of course, after that second marker, we will be starting a 100's level Season count.)
WOW!

OK. We are holding the weather service to their promise that yesterday was the last cold day for the foreseeable future and that today should see us well into the 70's for the afternoon high. It should be dry and clear, too.
(I can't wait. Believe me, I can't wait!)
We again start coolish this AM, at 48 degrees here at the central part of the state.

Carl is ready at the SP for any and all guests.
The fired twinkies are piping hot.
The tea is cool and sweet.
And the entertainment, as always, is world-class.
Drop by this evening and see what's happening!

Until then, you have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

Thanks crown. See you tonight!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Pines Day MMC!
Not too much going on here today. I’m going to take a ride to the pet store and Costco later this morning. Back home afterward to work on some chores around the house. Dinner will be spaghetti & chicken parm. That’s about it for me. Hope everyone has a nice day. See you tonight!

Hope you have a nice day too HMG!! See you tonight!

 

[Martine]

Good morning, all. Our excitement last night - I was in my family room and noticed that my outside lights had automatically come on. Then I noticed a strange dog standing at my doorwall looking in at me. After securing my dogs, I went outside to meet her. A lost pit bull with a collar but no tags. I posted online and took her for a walk hoping to find someone looking for her. No dice. As I am already up to the gills with animals and I was unwilling to let her leave, I called animal control and turned her over to our city’s shelter.

This morning, I’m posting online. Appreciate all prayers that the owner is found before she goes to the Humane Society! She is so sweet! Very affectionate!
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What a beautiful dog! I hope they find her owners. Or that she finds another loving home while at the shelter.

 

[Martine]

Good Wednesday morning! It's going to be a rainy, dreary day, but much warmer than usual. At least more of the snow will melt. I'll be making some soup to take to work, to go with the weather, as I'm working the afternoon/evening shift. Wishing everyone a great day!