Christmas Countdown - 2011

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This has always been one of my favorite poems. Thanks for sharing.

Christmasstar said:
It is Remembrance Day here in Canada.
A day to thank those who gave us the privilege of living in the freedom we enjoy today.
Also to think about and pray for all those who are still on the battle front protecting innocent lives.
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
[SIZE=+1]Canadian Army[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1]In Flanders Fields the poppies blow[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Between the crosses row on row,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]That mark our place; and in the sky[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]The larks, still bravely singing, fly[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Scarce heard amid the guns below.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]We are the Dead. Short days ago[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Loved and were loved, and now we lie[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]In Flanders fields.[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]Take up our quarrel with the foe:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]To you from failing hands we throw[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]The torch; be yours to hold it high.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]If ye break faith with us who die[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]We shall not sleep, though poppies grow[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]In Flanders fields.[/SIZE]
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Just got the kids bathed. We're sitting watching a college basketball game (I don't really like basketball, but hubby does). It's North Carolina vs. Michigan State. It's called the Carrier Classic - they're playing on an aircraft carrier in part of Veterans Day. It's kind of neat to watch. EA wanted popcorn again for a snack tonight. It's becoming one of her favorites. I'n just doing some more Christmas shopping online - I'm over half way done! :???:

Hope you're all having a great evening!
 
Well I'm home and exhausted. So I'm going to kick back and relax before I head back out to my sisters house in the morning.

Saturday 11/12
QVC
6am Chrsitmas Shoppe
 
sugar142286 said:
I hope so, for your sake. Do you know if there is anywhere that I can research to find any places in my area playing Christmas music on the radio? My direct tv isn't even playing it yet. :x I don't know when they will change over either.
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This one perhaps?
 
Spyells said:
Ok! ^_^

My day is going great! I'm helping my little brother with his book report. I'm also working on another article for my journalism class. And I just found some awesome Christmasey live wallpapers for my droid. cheesy
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you sound like a really cool big sis spyells. it's really nice you helping him like that. good luck w/ your article & yaaaay on the christmas wallpaper!!:???:
 
well guys we're home now. hubby & i did go on our date. SHELLIE girl convinced me!! thanks sweety.
we went to different shops & stuff, got some dinner, & i finally got the michael buble' Christmas cd. listened to it coming home & he sounds abso DIVINE. a voice like velvet!
the only thing i wanted to do that we didn't was to browse around for Christmas decor for my tree, but i may save that for tomorrow.
my mama is still in a cast & has been stuck inside since it happened so i told her tomorrow we are gonna go for a ride. can't get out of the car but a change will do her good. fresh air & all. maybe after that daughter & i can go look for some thing for the tree. i don't know, we'll see!!
night night everyone, sleep tight!:stuffed:
 
Hey all.....

Great post today CAH! I really liked it....

Just think...in 24 hours, East Coast has been in the season an hour...and this time tomorrow night...Central will be minutes away....all year longed we have patiently waited for this post....now we are down to hours.....just hours......

Any Vets on the board? My great uncle was shot down in the Pacific in WWII and my Granddaddy was a navigator on a bomber....I never knew my great uncle, but I always find that I think of him a lot on Vets day. Daddy J always told us stories about him. I have his purple heart hanging in my house...God Bless those who sacrificed so I didn't have to.

Had a great night and can't wait for tomorrow....see y'all then!
 
merrymistletoe said:
well guys we're home now. hubby & i did go on our date. SHELLIE girl convinced me!! thanks sweety.
we went to different shops & stuff, got some dinner, & i finally got the michael buble' Christmas cd. listened to it coming home & he sounds abso DIVINE. a voice like velvet!
the only thing i wanted to do that we didn't was to browse around for Christmas decor for my tree, but i may save that for tomorrow.
my mama is still in a cast & has been stuck inside since it happened so i told her tomorrow we are gonna go for a ride. can't get out of the car but a change will do her good. fresh air & all. maybe after that daughter & i can go look for some thing for the tree. i don't know, we'll see!!
night night everyone, sleep tight!:stuffed:
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I bought the CD after I saw Jeff Westover post about it. I love it!!! And that's saying something because I had never listened to his music before. :???:
 
merrymistletoe said:
well guys we're home now. hubby & i did go on our date. SHELLIE girl convinced me!! thanks sweety.
we went to different shops & stuff, got some dinner, & i finally got the michael buble' Christmas cd. listened to it coming home & he sounds abso DIVINE. a voice like velvet!
the only thing i wanted to do that we didn't was to browse around for Christmas decor for my tree, but i may save that for tomorrow.
my mama is still in a cast & has been stuck inside since it happened so i told her tomorrow we are gonna go for a ride. can't get out of the car but a change will do her good. fresh air & all. maybe after that daughter & i can go look for some thing for the tree. i don't know, we'll see!!
night night everyone, sleep tight!:stuffed:
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there see you can do it.. now when you gonna do it again?? dont leave it to long....enjoy your time with your mum today as you said a while out of the house will help. even a drive take your new cd with you lol
 
MORNING all
Hope all is good with you
Our movies 24 sky channel this morning has now changed to christmas 24
time for tea refull so you guys all have a nice saturday and a great weekend and will be poping in and out

 
good morning y all. watching kids tv with kandice and doing some laundry already...when i checked everything online, I will do some vaccuuming
 
xmas365 said:
Good evening,

Another early morning ahead of me tomorrow, I am tired tonight, I need to save energy for welcoming in the season tomorrow night. I WILL try to be here for it, I enjoyed it last year.

The turkeys will be flying in the A.M.

Have a good night!
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can anyone explain this ...for welcoming in the season tomorrow tonight
am i missing something lol
 
Hoera! The most wonderful time of the year is starting :D

And today Saint Nicholas and his Petes are arriving in Holland :) happy children everywhere, and oh how wonderful it is, i feel so cheerful and merry!

I am watching it realtime right now, but just to give you a (3 minute) impression:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5EKVVcOwhg&feature=related

A very merry day to all of you!
:???:
 
Good morning, my Christmas friends!

I'm here at the store cooking breakfast. I'll check in again after everyone wakes up.

Coffee time!! cheesy
 
ballcoach said:
Any Vets on the board? My great uncle was shot down in the Pacific in WWII and my Granddaddy was a navigator on a bomber....I never knew my great uncle, but I always find that I think of him a lot on Vets day. Daddy J always told us stories about him. I have his purple heart hanging in my house...God Bless those who sacrificed so I didn't have to.
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God Bless your great uncle and granddaddy!

My grandfather fought in WWII but he was a German and was onboard the Graf Spee. He met Hilter and shook his hand *shudders*. He was not happy with that man or the war and jumped ship to come to America to marry my grandma. He became an American citizen a few years after the war was over. I never had the pleasure to meet him, he died of cancer when my dad was 16 years old. I have relatives in Germany but don't know any of them and don't have enough info on how to find them. :-(
 
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