Christmas Countdown - 2011

Binger · Oct 26, 2011

OMG JAYISH IS DRINKING CARL's MOCHA RASPBERRY BLEND FROM MAUREEN"s PLAID SHOE over at the Pines.....

OMG YABBA

Binger · Oct 26, 2011

OMG CROWN IS JUGGLING NINE FIRED TWINKIES,,, ( and yes mystery twin- it was my typo that coined this,,,,,)

YABBA

Meceka · Oct 26, 2011

Thank goodness Carl and Jay's antics and Made's jingle bells covered up my pumpkin coffee induced (horribly off-key rendition, I might add) of It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas :wink:

Meceka · Oct 26, 2011

Bradmac said:
I'm expecting a wild time at the 'Pines tonight! :wink:

Oh, oh - please tell me you didn't put a stealth camera at the Pines :grin:

xmas365 · Oct 26, 2011

caninemom3 said:
I don't get to start on the tree until Thanksgiving.....But my nativity scene and Santas will be up (Lord's willing) NEXT WEEKEND !!!!!!

I will have everything up before Thanksgiving, except the trees. We save those for the Friday after Thanksgiving.

xmas365 · Oct 26, 2011

snowflake22 said:
I think that's a great idea! I couldn't seem to find any around here last season, so I'll have to look again this year. Do you reccommend any particular brand? Thanks for the suggestion :0)

Go to QVC for Bethlehem Lights, they brag about how long they last on batteries.

made582 · Oct 26, 2011

Meceka said:
Oh, oh - please tell me you didn't put a stealth camera at the Pines :grin:

I sure hope not!!!!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed my rendition of "We are Santa's Elves".

xmas365 · Oct 26, 2011

Good evening,

What a scene at the Pines, who started the fired twinkie food fight my shirt is covered in twinkie. If were this excited for Halloween, I can't wait to see it around Christmas. Just finished watching 2 Married With Children Christmas episodes on TVLand. LC had his first real teeth cleaning at the dentist tonight he did a great job listening to the dentist. Going to wish you all a good night.

Have a great night!

:merry:

gabulldawg · Oct 26, 2011

Good evening everyone! I am about to turn in for the night and watch some tv in bed. Glad this day is over with.. It's kind of been a trying one! Have a good night everyone sweet dreams!

ballcoach · Oct 26, 2011

Just learned a valuable lesson....

Carl does not like playing pin the tail on the camel....at all!

He said something about how would I like it if we played if we played hit the coach with the bat...

Somebody needs to loosen up....

Annette · Oct 26, 2011

Good Evening! Wanted to pop in to say hello. We got a few snowflakes yesterday but nothing stuck. Good thing because I am so not ready for winter. Why can't it just snow on Christmas day? *L* Hope everyone is doing well. I go back to work tomorrow. I have started a little Christmas shopping so far but have much more to do. Also been planning my baking this year. Hope to make some different goodies to try. I better sign off for now I made dinner and plan to take some over to my dad. Have a great evening everyone! =)

Christmasstar · Oct 26, 2011

xmas365 said:
Good evening,

What a scene at the Pines, who started the fired twinkie food fight my shirt is covered in twinkie.

well at least now I know who this is in the picture I took tonight....

Christmasstar · Oct 26, 2011

ballcoach said:
Just learned a valuable lesson....

Carl does not like playing pin the tail on the camel....at all!

He said something about how would I like it if we played if we played hit the coach with the bat...

Somebody needs to loosen up....

hmmm Carl is not usually grouchy, maybe it was the fired Twinkie food fight that got under his skin!

Crown 84 · Oct 26, 2011

Hey. Carl's serious about his fired twinkies!

merrymistletoe · Oct 26, 2011

good night guys, i'm very tired & just now got back from daughters powderpuff game, they lost. oh well, had a late supper ( like just finished), about to tuck myself in. guys i really wish i had more time right now but family, work, etc, etc, etc, call. busy busy busy. i'm thinking about ya'll!

lauriebear · Oct 26, 2011

snowflake22 said:
Good Morning, friends!!

We've made it half way through the week- woohoo!!

Not much going on today, besides the usual. The weather is great right now! It was cool & in the 50's this morning, with a high of 72 for the afternoon. It rained a bit on my way in to work, then the sun & a rainbow came out. Very pretty!

Can you believe we're down to 59 days?!?

On to Christmas decorations...Do any of you wrap garland around a railing/on a staircase? I do every year, but never do lights because of the cord issue. I usually do the pine boughs ( rustic ones with snow, pinecones, and berries) and weave in some festive ornaments. Every year, I look for a solution with the lights. Do any of you have any advice? Is there a way to hide the cord under the railing? The other issue I have is that there's no convenient plug-in, and I don't really want a long extension cord. Hmmm...

Well, hope you all have a fabulous day!
See you at The Pines!

Snowflake, I think you can get battery operated ones, but I am not 100% sure.

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made582 said:
I had planned on coming as Santa but then I heard that's what Carl decided to be. So now I'm coming as an Elf.

YAY, another elf, Santa can always use the help.

Christmasstar said:
ok, then I will wear this....
http://www.giftsatpages.com/includes/show_imag

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You will shine tonight CS!!"

brent · Oct 26, 2011

4C! (45F). Supposed to hit freezing tonight. Yes, 0C! I have a bit of time to post, but I am tired. See everyone in the morning!

ballcoach · Oct 26, 2011

Well, time to leave the Pines for the evening...sorry to be a bummer but I'm pretty tired....see everyone in the morning!

lauriebear · Oct 26, 2011

Minta said:
What about battery operated christmas lights?

mint a, tee hee I thought the same thing but wasn't sure they really made them

snowflake22 said:
I think that's a great idea! I couldn't seem to find any around here last season, so I'll have to look again this year. Do you reccommend any particular brand? Thanks for the suggestion :0)

Isn't awesome to come here and get some help with goodies like this, I was,t sure but I think Xmas said they are on qvc

gabulldawg said:
I am scraping together some money to go get some chips and drinks at the grocery store,pay day can't come soon enough..August and October are really the longest months you have to go through! I have decided chilli and chips would be better than just chilli.(mainly because it's too hot to consume alone) heck since it is weds night I might buy a bottle of wine and get crazy at the pines tonight.yeeehaaa! have a good night everyone! I will try not to make a fool out of myself.

I just love spicy dishes, but add a potato to the pot it will suck up the spices, you may need to add salt again though hope you enjoyed dinner

Meceka said:
Oh, oh - please tell me you didn't put a stealth camera at the Pines :grin:

Could you imagine the video, OMG!!!

ballcoach said:
Just learned a valuable lesson....

Carl does not like playing pin the tail on the camel....at all!

He said something about how would I like it if we played if we played hit the coach with the bat...

Somebody needs to loosen up....

Hmmm, maybe he said it in jest surly he would't, he couldn't... or could he?!?!?

Christmasstar said:
hmmm Carl is not usually grouchy, maybe it was the fired Twinkie food fight that got under his skin!

Now there is a very good possiblity

made582 · Oct 26, 2011

ballcoach said:
Just learned a valuable lesson....

Carl does not like playing pin the tail on the camel....at all!

He said something about how would I like it if we played if we played hit the coach with the bat...

Somebody needs to loosen up....

Sorry Coach!!!! He was probably still a little upset with me. I knocked over a whole 5 gallon pot of his new pumpkin blend while riding my toboggan down the stairs.