Christmas Countdown - 2010

[TamaraQT]

Good Morning Christmas Friends,
Its a bright warm sunny day here in NJ. Still doesnt stop me from having visions of sugar plums dancing in my head!! I just gotta do something for Christmas today. Even if all I can do is online window shopping. I just gotta see or buy something for Christmas today!!! I don't know WHY...I just feel like I just have to!! Well, everyone, have a WONDERFUL morning, and keep that Christmas spirit alive.
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[Christmas-A-Holic]

Now...any other time during the year I don't go to Canadian Tire - but around this time of year I know that soon they will be bringing out their Christmas decorations and I got for little trips to that store to see the progress from beginning to end!

Then...as soon as they starting displaying Christmas items...every weekend my husband and I go there to look at it all!

Sounds like my husband and I going to Hallmark just about every weekend after lunch to look at Christmas goodies. You should get your husband to join here, sounds like he loves Christmas too! Just curious, what is Canadian Tire?

Good Morning Christmas Friends,
Its a bright warm sunny day here in NJ. Still doesnt stop me from having visions of sugar plums dancing in my head!! I just gotta do something for Christmas today. Even if all I can do is online window shopping. I just gotta see or buy something for Christmas today!!! I don't know WHY...I just feel like I just have to!! Well, everyone, have a WONDERFUL morning, and keep that Christmas spirit alive.

I might have to do the same and watch some Christmas movies!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good Morning Everyone!

This is my Friday! The kids will be here shortly then after they leave today I have tomorrow and Saturday off. Not sure what our plans are for today but we will figure out something.

I hope you all have a great day!

 

[brent]

A little early morning reading for everyone. I saw this article in the Ottawa Citizen while on the bus to work. Someone had it opened to the page and it caught my eye for some reason. The article is entitled "It's (already) beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Enjoy!

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/already+beginning+look+like+Christmas/3415824/story.html

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

A little early morning reading for everyone. I saw this article in the Ottawa Citizen while on the bus to work. Someone had it opened to the page and it caught my eye for some reason. The article is entitled "It's (already) beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Enjoy!

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/already+beginning+look+like+Christmas/3415824/story.html

Interesting article especially towards the end:

Sometimes, though, the mere mention of Christmas before Halloween -- let alone Labour Day -- is enough to turn people's stomachs, as was the case with Trudy Spaling upon seeing a holiday toy ad on TV.​

Doesn't turn my stomach! I am excited! :???:​

 

[brent]

Interesting article especially towards the end:

Sometimes, though, the mere mention of Christmas before Halloween -- let alone Labour Day -- is enough to turn people's stomachs, as was the case with Trudy Spaling upon seeing a holiday toy ad on TV.​

Doesn't turn my stomach! I am excited! :???:​

Me too! But, I do not think much of the rest of the world agrees. Maybe if stores increased their Christmas music library things would be much more welcomed? Who knows? To me, having such a special feeling year round only increases the excitement.

 

[made582]

Just stopping by real quick to say Good Morning!!!!!!!!! I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bradmac]

and here is my 3,000th post! I welcome myself into the 3,000 post club...

Congrats, Binger! Rock on!

I forgot to add that today is Dylan's actual 1st Birthday so I will have a busy night.

Happy Birthday to Dylan!

the Sears Christmas wish book arrived on my door step this morning!!!

Please tell me how you ordered it! The only catalogs available on their website are tools and clothes. Please!

Just got home from JP's follow-up appointment from his surgery, the Dr says all is well so that chapter is closed.

Great news!

Good afternoon.
The bad: Last night I wrecked my wife's car. Wasn't looking and pulled out in front of somebody. Our 14 month foster baby missed taking the brunt of the impact by about 6 inches. Instead the rear tire absorbed most of the hit. Amazing how hard a hit it was and, other than the wheel well, how little the car is messed up. Baby, me and the other driver were all checked out on the scene and everybody is fine. Other driver was able to drive away with only front bumper damage. I had to get towed because the whole wheel and struts are mangled but the frame is still straight and every door and the trunk open and close just fine. Maybe the bill will not be too bad.

Baby screamed her head off for the 1st minute after the collision and I don't wish that kind of fear of the unknown on any parent. And she is just our foster child, but we think of her as our own even though it is likely she will be leaving us to go back to her parents in a few months (bad situation). But, again, she is just fine and the soreness in my ribs and arm from the side airbag went away overnight.

Like everyone else said, at least you're all ok. Any crash you can walk away from...

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

My son didn't have a seizure after all - it was INDUCED VERTIGO from spinning around quickly!!!!!! It really resembled a seizure (and my mom is epileptic which is why I panicked) but the doctor was able to distinguish that it was only vertigo because his eyes went completely to the left and right vs. going from the middle to one side and back with a seizure. WHAT A RELIEF! His EEG, CT scan, and bloodwork were all normal and they assured me his brain is perfectly normal and he is "very bright" (I coulda told ya that!!) I feel like I can finally just unwind a bit and enjoy being pregnant for the next few days/week.
Thank you for your thougths and prayers - they worked!!!

Thank the Lord! I'm very happy for you and your family!cheesy

 

[Bradmac]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

I've worked all week on my side-business trying to get caught up, and I think I might be there, finally. I feel like I haven't seen my kids all week. I may have to arrange a fishing trip Saturday morning.

I hope you all have a great day! cheesy

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Friends.

Well, I hope everyone who showed up at the 'Pines had a good time yesterday. Carl was in rare form as he entertained "the troops" with his antics and prowess not to mention the best batch of Sweet Southern Iced Tea he's ever prepared.

But that was yesterday.
Today, we begin that downhill slope to the Weekend!
Days to the Season: 86
Days to Christmas Day: 128
And we are now UNDER a week away from the 2/3 Milestone to Christmas Day.
(Put that in your Christmas pipe and make smoke wreaths!)

Again overcast this morning after a rather hard rain yesterday evening.
We stand at 78 degrees currently and just might be lucky enough to have our high top out under 90 this afternoon but no doubt the humidity will be sky high.

No matter.
You have a Thrilling Thursday, remembering all the while that tomorrow is Weekend Eve!

 

[brent]

Good morning, everyone!!

It's a beautiful morning in Ottawa. Temperatures were in the mid-teens (mid 50s) during my travel to work. Perfect temperature. I don't have a whole lot to do (yet) today. My boss is currently in a conference call and I am free until about 11 am. Yesterday, a friend an I moved Kim's mini-fridge out of the old apartment. It was our last possession that remained. Mike's mini-fridge will be the last to go. Kim decided to give the fridge to a friend for free. She was very grateful and even bought Kim a $25 certificate to the movies! How sweet...

No practice again tonight. But, I do have to go to the gym. Strangely enough, I was not sore from Tuesday's workout until last evening. Weird. Tonight should be another fun one!

I must admit that I am a little excited for the weekend. It will be nice to be in Ottawa. We have our league finals this weekend. Also, I will be helping a few fellow teammates at a barbecue at the fields throughout Saturday afternoon and Sunday. All the proceeds go straight into our pockets, so I am hoping for some much needed cash! Not much else is planned, but there has been talk of "Margaritaville!"

86 Days to the Christmas Season and we are in the 8600 post range. What a fine coincidence! Hopefully that can bring even better things to today. Speaking of which, have a fantastic Thursday, everyone!! The weekend is so close.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Brad and Brent, sounds like you have a good weekend planned!

 

[whitney37354]

Happpy Birthday Dylan!

MurphMan---take care

judesmama--PTL! So happy for you!

 

[caninemom3]

Good Morning Everyone!

This is my Friday! The kids will be here shortly then after they leave today I have tomorrow and Saturday off. Not sure what our plans are for today but we will figure out something.

I hope you all have a great day!

This is my Friday Also !! How Weird Is That ?? I am planning on "going to Hogwarts" this evening by plugging in one of my Harry Potter movies.......Or Perhaps I will Go and See Aslan with The Chronicles of Narnia !!! ..........I hope all will have a great day and wonderful evening !!! :rudolph:

 

[MsChristmas]

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!

My son didn't have a seizure after all - it was INDUCED VERTIGO from spinning around quickly!!!!!! It really resembled a seizure (and my mom is epileptic which is why I panicked) but the doctor was able to distinguish that it was only vertigo because his eyes went completely to the left and right vs. going from the middle to one side and back with a seizure. WHAT A RELIEF! His EEG, CT scan, and bloodwork were all normal and they assured me his brain is perfectly normal and he is "very bright" (I coulda told ya that!!) I feel like I can finally just unwind a bit and enjoy being pregnant for the next few days/week.
Thank you for your thougths and prayers - they worked!!!

What wonderful news..very happy for your family!

 

[MsChristmas]

Friday Eve FINALLY! It has been a long week for me! I bought a adorable Christmas "sippy" cup for Dylan on my lunch break today. It is warmer here today and will be for the next few days but then it is suppose to be in the low 80's.

I dont have a lot planned for the weekend. I have Dylan's 1 year checkup at the doctors on Saturday morning and the regular cleaning stuff to do. I hope to get to the pool maybe Sunday weather permitting. There will not be many weekends left to spend at the pool! Evan starts preschool on 8/31..I cant believe it is only a little over a week away. Have a nice afternoon and evening everyone.

 

[MsChristmas]

Also even though it is before Labor Day Im planning on putting out most of my Fall decor next weekend! Im very excited about that. Maybe that will bring in some cooler crisper air :scarykitty:

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

This is my Friday Also !! How Weird Is That ?? I am planning on "going to Hogwarts" this evening by plugging in one of my Harry Potter movies.......Or Perhaps I will Go and See Aslan with The Chronicles of Narnia !!! ..........I hope all will have a great day and wonderful evening !!! :rudolph:

Enjoy!

Also even though it is before Labor Day Im planning on putting out most of my Fall decor next weekend! Im very excited about that. Maybe that will bring in some cooler crisper air :scarykitty:

I think I might put a little of my fall decorations out today! At least one item.

 

[judesmama]

Take pics of your fall decor, ladies!!! I want to see! I am already thinking of where to put my mums..

 

[HoosierChristmas]

Hello everyone! I brought two textbooks from the bookstore because I couldn't order them online and I spent $200 on it. I feel ripped off. One of them is an online access code, the other is no thicker than today's newspaper! UGH! The others I brought online and I saved $300!