Christmas Countdown - 2011

Christmasstar · Jul 31, 2011

RadioJonD said:
NIAGARA FALLS!!...Slowly I turned!...Step by step!...Inch by inch!...

just because I said Niagara Falls!

Christmasstar · Jul 31, 2011

MerryCarey said:
gabulldawg heroically threw himself on that can of corned beef hash to protect his comrades ...

it put up a gallant fight injuring poor gabulldawg deeply...

Christmasstar · Jul 31, 2011

Crown 84 said:
Good Morning, Folks.

Straight to the count to kick off the 2nd half of our Wonderous Weekend:
Days to the Season: 105
Days to Christmas Day: 147
Five -- count 'em -- FIVE short days off from the 100-day Season mark.
Then our first double-digit count will begin!

More hard rain here yesterday to help alleviate the drought.
We topped out once again at triple digits (an even 100) but today the weather service says our high will only be 90.
(Back in the early spring I would have felt that was hot. Now it sounds delightful!)

You have a Super Sunday, Friends.
Keep the Christmas Faith and enjoy the remainder of your Weekend!

5 days!!! wow time really does fly when you are having fun!

Christmasstar · Jul 31, 2011

caninemom3 said:
Good morning Christmas family !!

Today I have to "shift gears" and instead of working nights work afternoons......3 to 11 EST. It should be okay......I worked at the hospital I was at for 8-1/2 years on afternoons.

The only thing and the one obstacle is that I can't stand this group of docs. I know you will probably think I am nuts but for some reason this company's clients are just not "fitting" well. When I was at my other job it fit like a glove...........I knew what I had to do and each day I got on and did it.........I got to know the dictators better and the whole thing just fit better by the time I was five months in at my old job I was well settled in and "comfortable" Not so with this company. I dread truly each time I have to work for fear of what I am going to get............Even though this is a much BETTER company I just dont think it is for me...........does that make any sense ????

I have tried several different companies lately and honestly I have failed MISERABLY when it comes to their tests.......so If any of you thought I was anything less than stupid I just proved you wrong !! Cant even pass a transcription test........Gooo grief !

I will let you know what transpires............Meanwhile, I began notifying some folks today about the ornament echange and who their partners are. I am trying to take my time and put folks together who have something in common which I am sure is what Jeff does......Be sure and let me know if you have any questions xo

As it is only 10:33 a.m EST I think I am going to try and get a couple more winks..........I have been on such an eating binge lately because of emotions............So far my weight is at its baseline 90 lb mark. But I am sure all this eating is going to have an effect........

Have a great day my dear Christmas family xoxoxo

good luck with the job...you will win them over!

Thanks for the info on the ornament exchange, looking forward to it!

ballcoach · Jul 31, 2011

Last day of July.....wow......I don't know about y'all, but this is the month where things really pick up. Seems like when the kids go back to school, it gets pretty hectic all the way around. We will have football and Halloween so fast we won't know what hit us.

I can't wait.

made582 · Jul 31, 2011

Good Afternoon Everyone!!!!!! It is another hot day here in central Indy. I'm still kicking myself for not going to the race. I have some friends coming over to watch it though. They should be here any minute. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!

made582 · Jul 31, 2011

ballcoach said:
Last day of July.....wow......I don't know about y'all, but this is the month where things really pick up. Seems like when the kids go back to school, it gets pretty hectic all the way around. We will have football and Halloween so fast we won't know what hit us.

I can't wait.

I agree. Things will really start to fly now. The school district I graduated from goes back to school tomorrow and then most of the other districts go back next week. The colts reported to training camp today and the first preseason game is in 2 weeks!!!!

caninemom3 · Jul 31, 2011

CM3 said:
Merry you are so right !!! I struggle with negativity at all angles not just my job.....sometimes it is easier to just give in. I am NOT stupid, I know that. I do radiology very well and that in and of itself tells me I know a bit. The terminology for radioloy oncology is very tough but to me it is easy. With my previous company I quit doing the radiology part because the reports were too short (average 30 seconds) and you can't make time or lines on 30 second reports.

I will of course, kick ..........well you know !!! Negativity or failure will NOT get me down !!!

Sadly the recordings that one listens to for a transcription test are only available at that moment. No matter. There are PLENTY of companies and if I so desire, eventually I will find one that fits and that wants me!!

Thank you my wonderful dear friend for once again helping me believe in me........you are awesome as are ALL my Christmas family

((((((HUGS))))))))

trackrebel · Jul 31, 2011

august starts tomorrow, august starts tomorrow, august starts tomorrow, august starts tomorrow

sorry.....but usually in the last week of Augusta our stores start selling christmas chocolates and stuff like that....I dont buy it, cos I hardly ever eat it....I d rather have christmas chips and stuff like dis...lol

KerWa · Jul 31, 2011

brent said:
Good evening, everyone!

Another beautiful day in Ottawa. Kim and I went to the Museum of Nature. Surprisingly, it was rather boring. Too bad. Otherwise, it has been a pretty fun day! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer, especially the long weekend - at least it is in Canada/Ontario. Sorry to my American friends.

Tonight appears to be a movie night. We've already watched The Wedding Singer - one of our favourites. Now, we are watching Back To The Future Part 3! Good times. Less than a week until 100 Days Until The Christmas Season?! Oh, the excitement!

Have a fantastic Saturday evening!

I just love the Back To The Future-trilogy!

KerWa · Jul 31, 2011

gabulldawg said:
Hey guys/gals! hope everyone is having a great weekend...I am homesick somewhat today,I sliced my hand open earlier today,***gasp*** not on a grenade or a landmine,but of all things tryin to open a corned beef hash tin can..but the good news is August is almost here! one month closer to the season! take care Christmas friends!

Great to hear from you, Gabulldawg!

KerWa · Jul 31, 2011

irishsnow said:
Afternoon all :hi:

I have a rotten cold and chest infection so I'm in bed watching Christmas movies all day

:razz:

I hope you'll feel better soon!

KerWa · Jul 31, 2011

Christmasstar said:
I have that happen too until my daughter informed me that if I locked the touch key pad on my laptop just below the keypad, it would stop it from happening....most of the time! still happens once in awhile!

I didn't know it was possible to lock the touch key pad. Good advice from your daughter!

KerWa · Jul 31, 2011

trackrebel said:
august starts tomorrow, august starts tomorrow, august starts tomorrow, august starts tomorrow

sorry.....but usually in the last week of Augusta our stores start selling christmas chocolates and stuff like that....I dont buy it, cos I hardly ever eat it....I d rather have christmas chips and stuff like dis...lol

mmm...chocolate!

xmasallyeararound · Jul 31, 2011

SO...

So if august starts tommrow that means there's only 5 months untill christmas well 4 months if you dont count august

gabulldawg · Jul 31, 2011

Good night all! August is hours away,just 2 more months of heat,then Autumn will be here! Im counting the days until October 15th when I will decorate my yard and home for Halloween and I am praying for a good cool October in good ole southern Georgia! From what I am reading on the longterm forecasts the east coast will have a warm fall,but they are saying winter will come fast and furious around the first of december! Can't wait! I love this time of year looking forward to the changing seasons! Have a great rest of the weekend everyone...btw there are so many new posters here since I have been away..it's great to see them posting here!...and you all have lit this countdown on fire! talk to yall later!