Christmas Countdown - 2008

[Binger]

Good Morning, All!

Another bright, sunny one here in Raleigh, where we stand at 51 degrees.

We do not go off Daylight Savings Time here in the US until Nov 2.
(I personally prefer regular time. I hate getting up when it is still dark.

are you kidding.... you don't like getting up at all...

YABBA YABBA YABBA YABBA....

 

[Annette]

Good Morning Everyone!
A chilly day here today. The hi being only 39. Big change compared to yesterday that's for sure. Should be back up into the 50's tomorrow and 60's the following day. Had a great time last night. I took my daughter, her friend and my niece rollerskating. They had a Halloween party going on at the rink. They had costume judging. My niece got 2nd place and won a few prizes. They even had 4 pumpkin shaped piñatas. So they all ended up with a ton of candy. I hope everyone has a nice Sunday.
PS...Johnor your dinner sounds wonderful=)

 

[Crown 84]

Carl's been on my mind lately. The Lippizan horses are coming to town and I recall how Carl stole the show a few years back when he was visiting me.

Amazing style and poise for a camel.....

I remember. He wouldn't stop talking about it for a week!

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, All!

Another bright, sunny one here in Raleigh, where we stand at 51 degrees.

We do not go off Daylight Savings Time here in the US until Nov 2.
(I personally prefer regular time. I hate getting up when it is still dark.

are you kidding.... you don't like getting up at all.....

I knew my coffee-addicted pal wouldn't let THAT one pass without comment!

 

[Holly11]

Hi All. Been a few days since I checked in. In today's paper we got the Toys 'R Us Big Toy Book and another toy store book. My son has been feverishly pouring over both all day!

Wow, only 18 days to the season!!!

 

[trackrebel]

Johnor.....I´m mad at myself for not flying over to eat dinner with You guys...

Sparklenana....You are a sweetheart

and it´s almost only 58 days to the season.....and shall I say it again....for me it´s only 57 days....since we got the big day on the 24th....YAY

 

[caseydbell]

have a super sunday evening all, we are getting so close.

 

[Wenceslaus]

Can we have a group vote on when the Christmas season begins? The current arbitrary date used here (November 13) didn't match anyone's in another thread asking when Christmas begins for us. There was no majority opinion in that thread, but the plurality said the season began either on Thanksgiving Day (when Santa Claus appears in the Macy's Parade), or the day after.

 

[misjordi]

When does it end?? NEVER!! Christmas does not have to begin cause it does not end, hahaha!!!

 

[bhenson]

I agree with you FOr me it never ends. I love Christmas too much to let it end!

 

[sila]

morning xxxxxxxxxx
i ended up taking daughter to out of hours sugrery at the hospital at 3am
they have given her some proton pump inhibitors
ive had 2hours sleep and im a bit worried to leave her but ill need to go to work x

 

[Lorn--xx]

So its 27th October and its 9.24am here so not long be at work now! Feeling very drained to day and will be glad when 5pm Wednesday comes, as i know i have 4 days off before starting my new job and a very busy weekend! but also i have Thursday to do some xmas shopping and Friday to just relax with a movie and some music and a halloween party! wooooo xxx

 

[SparkleNana]

Good Morning friends!

Sila -- I'm sending lots of energy (and coffee) to you right away! And love to you and your daughter! I hope this is a just a smallish bump along the path to a happy and peaceful Christmas!!!

Lorn_xx - I will be counting the hours with you, until 5 pm Wednesday arrives for you - and you start your exciting four days of fun, before your new job begins!

 

[Lorn--xx]

SparkleNana - Thank you i am VERY excited!! only 4 and half hours till home time today =D xxxxxx

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning!

I hope this new week finds everyone well and in the Christmas spirit.

Let's check on our count:
Days to the Season: 17 (Not much over 2 weeks, now!)
Days to Christmas Day: 59
Days to Halloween: 4 (Close! So close!)

A pattern seems to be setting in here, weather-wise.
We have chilly mornings (it is currently 48) which are bright, sunny, calm and clear. A nice way to start fall days. Makes me want to get outside and start raking leaves (almost).

Have a Marvelous Monday, friends!

 

[pinkini]

snow flurries on the weather prediction for chicago today :

it's cold and i'm thrilled! i'm doing the christmas countdown so i am doing a lot for the holidays these days

 

[dvdelf]

It was rather cool here this morning, but the sun is out & its starting to warm up

 

[JayIsh]

That's Crown...Steady as the North Star...How many years has it been that you've counted down? Has to be five or six right? One of life's great pleasures are the traditions that develop!

jay

 

[Lorn--xx]

'Let's check on our count:
Days to the Season: 17 (Not much over 2 weeks, now!)
Days to Christmas Day: 59
Days to Halloween: 4 (Close! So close!)'

CANT BELIEVE HOW CLOSE IT IS!

 

[clarebear]

Yay!! :dance:

I hope everyone is ok, it is freezing here and it just started to rain