Christmas Countdown - 2008

[SparkleNana]

Good Morning Friends. Hi to sila and christmasgranny.

Sila - about the plaid-tartan-plaid..... have you noticed that this board is one of the few places that actually cherishes plaid? In my daily life -- I almost NEVER see plaid -- except here. Plaid is good! Plaid should not be ignored! (Did you see that adorable woven plaid hammock on JanaBananas' recent post?)

 

[JOHNOR]

good morning all!

i am craving a nice flavoued coffee this morning, if i get the chance i will take a trip to starbucks!

 

[SparkleNana]

Johnor - I'll meet you there!

 

[Maureen]

You mean this one I posted yesterday??? Or did Jana post one too, which I missed???

Just for the record, I am currently slip-covering the world in plaid, thus earning me the titles of Queen of Plaid and The Plaid Dominatrix (I'm particularly fond of that one!!) I've already completed some of the lesser known Eastern European countries and am planning a pouffe-plaiding party in Nepal quite shortly....

*puff....pant.....

Best I can come up with at short notice - it's a traditional Venezuelan plaid hammock, made by traditional Venezuelan plaid people

 

[JOHNOR]

Johnor - I'll meet you there!

see ya there! if i get there first what should i order for you? lol! cheesy

 

[Crown 84]

Don't you just love all the plaid-itudes on this board!

Good Morning, Friends!

Let's get straight to it:
Days to the Season: 5 (We all know what that means!! Stay tuned!)
Days to Christmas Day: 47
Days to Thanksgiving Day: 19 (Below 20. Really starting to get close, now!)

Rainy and 60 here in Raleigh at this hour.
Should clear up by this afternoon, however, and we might hit 70 before turning cooler for this evening and the next few days.

Have a Stupendous Saturday, Comrades!
I hope your weekend has kicked-off to a great start.

 

[Crown 84]

I shall open the 5-day lead-up to the Season with a tale of my earliest memory of Christmas.

It was Christmas Eve in the late 1950's. I was about 5 years old and we were living in Orlando, Florida with no fireplace/chimney.
I can remember being concerned that Santa couldn't get in to make his deliveries. On asking my parents how he would manage it, I was told he uses the front door in houses without chimneys.
Noticing that the door was latched, I asked that it be left unlocked for the night. They complied and I went to bed happy and secure in the knowledge that Santa would not have to pass up our house!
(I have no recollection of the next morning or what I received)

Isn' t this a big part of what Christmas is made of? Our memories.

So much of our childhood is forgotten over the years but I'll bet most everyone can come up with at least one early memory of Christmas!
These happy thoughts help to warm us as we "grow a little older and grow a little colder". They are one of the little angels sitting on our shoulder.

.....And so we arrive at day 5 before the Season.

Merry Christmas, folks!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Good Morning, everyone!

It's great to be back.

Incredible!
We are down to single digits to the season!
I've got my "Day 5 before-the-season" post ready to go for Nov 8.


Recapping:
Day 5 (Nov 8) = Crown
Day 4 (Nov 9) = Binger
Day 3 (Nov 10) = Maureen
Day 2 (Nov 11) = -- OPEN --
Day 1 (Nov 12) = Auntie
Nov 13 = THE SEASON ARRIVES!!

Welcome home Crown!!!

I'm such a big mouth around here that I'm reluctant to sign up but if no one else grabs it, I'd be happy to post the newly available date!

Jay

Welcome back, Crown!

Oh and Jay takes the 11th shift.

Is it possible for me to switch days with Jay? I might be strapped for time on the 12th as I'm heading off for a three-day conference. (Leaving O'Malley and my husband home alone - wonder what mischief they'll get into.)

Can I take the eleventh and Day 2 and you take Day 1 on the 12th?

Have a cuppa yabba java!

Or some eggnog -

Mmmm.


Boring cleaning day for me - I'd rather decorate for Christmas than clean. First things first.

 

[caseydbell]

Super Satarday all! gwtting so close to the season and T-giving, getting very exciting and excited, have a great day and watch some football.

 

[BooksNChristmas]

Crown, wonderful pre-season post! I'm sure you made all of us think of some fond memories of Christmases past.

Can't wait for the start of the season!

 

[Crown 84]

.....Is it possible for me to switch days with Jay?.....
Can I take the eleventh and Day 2 and you take Day 1 on the 12th?.....

If Jay is agreeable, certainly!

 

[SparkleNana]

Johnor -- I got ripped away from the board before I could ask you to get me an eggnog lattee if you get to Starbucks before me. (I only splurge on Starbucks during the holidays. I figure today is close enough!) What should I get you if I get there first?

 

[SparkleNana]

Does anyone have any reviews of holiday flavor lattes to give us? I have only had one so far this year. It was pumpkin spice and quite wonderful. Full of flavor, rich and very soothing! My husband had a chocolate biscotti, which he loved. I like to just enjoy the flavored latte straight - with no distractions.

I wonder when Starbucks will come out with plaid cups for the holidays>

 

[Annette]

Good Afternoon! Wanted to stop in to say hello. S/O and I went hunting this morning. We were hoping to get an antelope. No luck but we still had a great time. Seen a few deer, some buffalo and even an owl. It was really cool. Hope you all are enjoying your Saturday.

 

[Binger]

You mean this one I posted yesterday??? Or did Jana post one too, which I missed???

Just for the record, I am currently slip-covering the world in plaid, thus earning me the titles of Queen of Plaid and The Plaid Dominatrix (I'm particularly fond of that one!!) I've already completed some of the lesser known Eastern European countries and am planning a pouffe-plaiding party in Nepal quite shortly....

of course you are... and Austin powers will stop you!

YABBA!!

 

[Binger]

nice post Crownster.....glad you stayed awake... and it figures that you worked a memory of sleep into it..

YABBA!!

 

[JanaBanana]

Good Afternoon! Wanted to stop in to say hello. S/O and I went hunting this morning. We were hoping to get an antelope. No luck but we still had a great time. Seen a few deer, some buffalo and even an owl. It was really cool. Hope you all are enjoying your Saturday.

RIGHT ON Annette!

 

[JanaBanana]

Good Morning Friends. Hi to sila and christmasgranny.

Sila - about the plaid-tartan-plaid..... have you noticed that this board is one of the few places that actually cherishes plaid? In my daily life -- I almost NEVER see plaid -- except here. Plaid is good! Plaid should not be ignored! (Did you see that adorable woven plaid hammock on JanaBananas' recent post?)

I didnt post it That was Maureen.

 

[sila]

oooooooooooh i know sparkle nana!!!
im scottish too xxxxxx
morning xxxx

 

[JOHNOR]

Does anyone have any reviews of holiday flavor lattes to give us? I have only had one so far this year. It was pumpkin spice and quite wonderful. Full of flavor, rich and very soothing! My husband had a chocolate biscotti, which he loved. I like to just enjoy the flavored latte straight - with no distractions.

I wonder when Starbucks will come out with plaid cups for the holidays>

over here in the UK, our festive starbucks coffees came on sale on 5th november. we have darky cherry mocha, gingerbread latte and toffee nut latte (no eggnog latte until december apparently :-?)

i shall be heading out for one some time next week and will be sure to review a cup or two for you!