Christmas Countdown - 2011

[Irishsnow]

Good evening all

 

[Seawaters]

Yep, that's the one. My brain wasn't thinking!!

Muttley.

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[KerWa]

Hello Christmas friends

I haven't been around for a while - I am no longer able to log in as often as I wish. But I haven't forgotten you. I'm sure I have missed a lot of things, but I hope you are all doing well. I won't try to catch up with all the post, it would take me ages. In future, I will try to log in as often as possible.
Meanwhile, I wish you all a nice weekend.

 

[Seawaters]

And with this post, KerWa is poster #12,100. I kept waiting for someone to post!!! For her efforts, KerWa wins a nice spaghetti stain!! Yeah!

Hello Christmas friends

I haven't been around for a while - I am no longer able to log in as often as I wish. But I haven't forgotten you. I'm sure I have missed a lot of things, but I hope you are all doing well. I won't try to catch up with all the post, it would take me ages. In future, I will try to log in as often as possible.
Meanwhile, I wish you all a nice weekend.

 

[Meceka]

Good evening, everyone. My husband had to pick me up at school and take me to the emergency room. The principal came in to take over for me. I was in tears and the kids were the worst they have been all year. I cannot believe how they acted, even knowing I was in so much pain. It was a total zoo. The doctor gave me a shot and another, stronger medication. The ribs still hurt, but not like they did earlier in the day. The doctor told me that the pain would not go away with the meds, but it would get somewhat better so I can breathe without crying.

I am so sorry you are still hurting - praying for your ribs to heal!

Just checking in to say g'nite and hope you all had a nice day! I've had a long day at work and then came home and ate cookies for dinner! Sometimes, it is just nice to indulge!

I had an oatmeal cookie for breakfast - it tasted soooo good!

good morning everyone. it is a bright and sunny day....not too hot, so it is beautiful

Good afternoon, track - glad your day is beautiful!

 

[Meceka]

I just remembered what I dreamed last night:

Nancy turned up the radio in the kitchen and called out, "Listen to the radio!"

It was the Beach Boys' Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. I was even humming when I got up this morning! cheesy

When I told her about the dream today, she rolled her eyes...LOL!

That is a good dream to have!

Hello Christmas friends

I haven't been around for a while - I am no longer able to log in as often as I wish. But I haven't forgotten you. I'm sure I have missed a lot of things, but I hope you are all doing well. I won't try to catch up with all the post, it would take me ages. In future, I will try to log in as often as possible.
Meanwhile, I wish you all a nice weekend.

Welcome back, KerWa - I hope you are having a nice weekend!

 

[Meceka]

Apparently I am grumpy tonight. My sister and nieces have been here all afternoon and they have made a mess. I tried to walk across my living room and stepped on jacks. When I backed away from the jacks I tripped on my nieces shoes and fell on the couch. I told my nieces they needed to clean up some and got yelled at by my mom. Then I was given money by my mom to go get dinner for everyone since she was the only one with enough cash. When I got home I gave her the money for mine. My sister tried to give her money for hers and my nieces but my mom said no. I told her she should take the money and got yelled at again.(she had already taken my sister and nieces out for lunch and paid) Then I was yelled at a third time for telling my sister that she should go tell my great aunt and uncle goodbye because they are moving back to Pennsylvania tomorrow. I think it would be rude to not go tell them goodbye when you don't know if you will ever see them again but apparently my mom doesn't care. So I guess I am just being a grump tonight.

I am sorry you had such a rough time with your family - ((((hugs))))

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon!

Spent the day running errands and looking for stock for the store. I found a few good things I need to do some research on next week. Also found some Christmas ornaments for my miniature tree - red, white, and crystal glass balls and a beautiful beaded garland. I am going to use them for Christmas in July

I have a slight headache so I am going to take a break and then begin my work day.

Have a great weekend!!!!!

 

[Seawaters]

I just saw this and fell in love with it:

 

[caninemom3]

I just saw this and fell in love with it:

This is as RadioJon says COOLARITY !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[caninemom3]

Good evening, Christmas family !

Thanks to the kind support and care of you all, I am doing a lot better this evening. I spoke with the gal in QA today again, who was again very sweet and actually when I started with this company she is the one who trained me. I wanted to let her know as I consider her a friend that I am thinking of leaving. She was very sad. That touched my heart. She told me she and my supervisor are both fond of me. She also said she does not believe they would terminate me. She has been with the company a long time but I am still hesitant. A person does not send an e-mail like the one I got without meaning it. She said it is a possibility it got sent to the wrong person.

So I don't know. We will see. I am in negotiations with my former employer who is really pushing it for me to come back. The only thing is, I left because of no work and I don't want to be in that situation again. At least I feel I have a couple of folks rooting for me !

Wish is still doing good at this writing. I would rather have the troubles with job, work etc, than for him to be sick or having problems, or for any of my furkids to be having problems. If I must have a problem, I am glad it is the current one. I have been doing better on my maintenance diet but tonight I am going to have exactly what I want for supper and then start watching again tomorrow You see ?

It's food to the rescue for comfort again. Oh well. Rome wasn't built in a day. I am either going to plug in a Harry Potter movie OR one of my very favorite "costume dramas" from 1969 - Anne of The Thousand Days with Richard Burton and Genevieve Bujold. It is about Henry the VIII and his pursuit of Anne Boleyn. From a girl's point of view, the costumes are not only gorgeous but SCRUMPTIOUS !!!! But you will all be here watching it with me because I have you all in my heart.

Have a WONDERFUL Saturday evening, Christmas family xo

 

[MerryCarey]

Good evening, Christmas family !

Thanks to the kind support and care of you all, I am doing a lot better this evening. I spoke with the gal in QA today again, who was again very sweet and actually when I started with this company she is the one who trained me. I wanted to let her know as I consider her a friend that I am thinking of leaving. She was very sad. That touched my heart. She told me she and my supervisor are both fond of me. She also said she does not believe they would terminate me. She has been with the company a long time but I am still hesitant. A person does not send an e-mail like the one I got without meaning it. She said it is a possibility it got sent to the wrong person.

So I don't know. We will see. I am in negotiations with my former employer who is really pushing it for me to come back. The only thing is, I left because of no work and I don't want to be in that situation again. At least I feel I have a couple of folks rooting for me !

Wish is still doing good at this writing. I would rather have the troubles with job, work etc, than for him to be sick or having problems, or for any of my furkids to be having problems. If I must have a problem, I am glad it is the current one. I have been doing better on my maintenance diet but tonight I am going to have exactly what I want for supper and then start watching again tomorrow You see ?

It's food to the rescue for comfort again. Oh well. Rome wasn't built in a day. I am either going to plug in a Harry Potter movie OR one of my very favorite "costume dramas" from 1969 - Anne of The Thousand Days with Richard Burton and Genevieve Bujold. It is about Henry the VIII and his pursuit of Anne Boleyn. From a girl's point of view, the costumes are not only gorgeous but SCRUMPTIOUS !!!! But you will all be here watching it with me because I have you all in my heart.

Have a WONDERFUL Saturday evening, Christmas family xo

I STILL think that e-mail got sent to the wrong person---and if your supervisor thinks that's a possibility, it's worth looking into before jumping ship. I just don't believe you're suddenly doing poorly when everything was positive before---you're too hardworking and conscientious to sink to that level. Don't automatically believe that "it must be you," 'cause I think QA either misdirected the e-mail or has a screw loose.

If you like "Anne of the Thousand Days," try "Lady Jane" sometime. That also has sumptuous costumes, romance, and political intrigue in the days of the Tudors. (But have a box of Kleenex standing by for the ending.)

Give Wishie a kiss for me.

 

[xmas365]

Good evening, everyone. My husband had to pick me up at school and take me to the emergency room. The principal came in to take over for me. I was in tears and the kids were the worst they have been all year. I cannot believe how they acted, even knowing I was in so much pain. It was a total zoo. The doctor gave me a shot and another, stronger medication. The ribs still hurt, but not like they did earlier in the day. The doctor told me that the pain would not go away with the meds, but it would get somewhat better so I can breathe without crying. While I was in the ER, a 6 ft. 10 in. policeman brought in a man in handcuffs and put him in the cubicle next to me. Wasn't that a treat?! Anyway, I am home now but will be limited for a while. I was going to join my husband when he judges a rib cook-off this weekend, but I know I can't make it. So I will stay home and read and rest. I am sure my attitude will get better as I heal! Please bear with me!

I am sorry for the kids being so rotten, and hope you feel better quickly.

Hmmmm, your husband is judging a rib cook off, and you have broken ribs, just giving you a little ribbing. cheesy

 

[xmas365]

Hey all,

Just checking in to say g'nite and hope you all had a nice day! I've had a long day at work and then came home and ate cookies for dinner! Sometimes, it is just nice to indulge!

Tomorrow it is supposed to cool off a bit and we only have a high temp of 80! The Race For The Cure is in St. Louis tomorrow and I know a bunch of people running and they are SO happy that we've cooled down a bit - this last week it was 95+ everyday, so they are quite lucky! Wish all of those running/walking luck and that the funds raised will help lead to a cure!

But for now it is storming and I'm going to go TRY to go to sleep. I used to find storms so relaxing, but after all of these destructive storms over the last 2 months, not so much. Sweet dreams!

~Laney

when I use to work at a fast food restaurant, I would sometimes open a box of cookies and put it in a bowl of milk. Voila! Homemade Cookie crisp for breakfast and wash it down with a cup of Coke. Ahh to be young again! cheesy

 

[RadioJonD]

This is as RadioJon says COOLARITY !!!!!!!!!!!!

I stole it from my pal Thayrone who runs Coolarity Radio.

 

[xmas365]

Good morning, Christmas family.


It seems Made and Seawaters had really bad days yesterday. I am so upset about this. I hope today brings better days for both !

Yesterday turned out to be a very bad day for me as well.

First off, Yesterday would have been my 39th wedding anniversary if David had not died. I talked to him yesterday (I know weird right ?) and told him happy anniversary.

Then out of nowhere with no warning, I got a very ominous e-mail from my employer telling me that I needed to improve the quality of my work and there was in inference that I am not meeting the production I need to.

I just spoke with my supervisor last week and she assured me I was doing very good work. Aparently not.

If you could read the e-mail I am sure you would get the same thing I got from it. The writing is on the wall. So, I am taking a huge step backward. I contacted my old employer and asked about starting to work for them again. Actually, they had called me a couple of weeks ago and I tried to be nice, told thank you but graciously bowed out.

You just never know when the tables will turn. I am grateful that hopefully I have somewhere else to apply. But with no previous warnings and with this one being particularly nasty, I am feeling very down.

I guess I just stink at my job. It has been a struggle ever since I strated with this new company BUT the money has been so good. Midnights are not for me but I was trying to do something to help our financial situation.

As one of my favorite characters is Harry Potter there is a power the wizards have in the series where they apparate. They just disappear and reappear someplace else.

Believe me, if I could apparate and just not reappear at this point that is what I would do. Been crying all night until I fell asleep now sadness is back. At this point I just want to give up..........

So sorry to be so negative. Guess that's why I LOVE Eeyore.

Thanks for listening, Christmas family. I hope I didn't ruin your day..........Love you all xo

No need to apologize. Maybe you could talk to your supervisor and find out exactly what needs improvement. I am sure it will get better. Remember if you are Eeyore we are your tail. cheesy

 

[xmas365]

I just saw this and fell in love with it:

I saw a shirt someone was wearing today that made me laugh:

"I am right 97% of the time, who cares about the other 4%"

I laughed out loud when I read that.

 

[xmas365]

Hello Christmas friends

I haven't been around for a while - I am no longer able to log in as often as I wish. But I haven't forgotten you. I'm sure I have missed a lot of things, but I hope you are all doing well. I won't try to catch up with all the post, it would take me ages. In future, I will try to log in as often as possible.
Meanwhile, I wish you all a nice weekend.

Glad to hear from you, check in when you can.

 

[xmas365]

Good evening friends,

What a busy day at work, but we were in good shape because I was able to set up for a Saturday yesterday instead of "putting out fires" elsewhere. Day off tomorrow, we will be heading to a graduation party for the triplets who are also our boys babysitters. Just going to sit home and probably watch a flick or 2 tonight.

Have a great evening! :treeguy:

 

[Laney]

I saw a shirt someone was wearing today that made me laugh:

"I am right 97% of the time, who cares about the other 4%"

I laughed out loud when I read that.

That is particularly AWESOME! My friend used to say, "I have only been wrong once, and that was about being wrong!"