Christmas Countdown - 2011

[brent]

12 days left to go, and 27518 posts made in this thread so far.

Excitement on both parts. Although the thread seems a little quiet this morning...

 

[Seawaters]

And with this post, CJ498 is poster 27,500. For his efforts, he wins a FREE ticket to next year's World's Largest Christmas Party! How cool is that?

Just dropping in here in the countdown for a minute to say goodnight (Monday is lurking around the corner... ) and that I had a blast today hanging out in the chat at the World's Largest Christmas Party and sharing the joy of the season with the coolest and merriest people on Earth!

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

Just popping in to say hi before I go to work. I hope everybody has a great day. I didn't get to participate in the party yesterday as much as I would have liked, but the little bit I was there was fun.

 

[Seawaters]

Good morning, Christmas friends. It is just barely chilly here today; no frost this morning. Yesterday was such a fun time! I wish all of you could have participated! AND I won a prize: an ornament from Bronner's!!! Have a great day, everyone.

 

[Seawaters]

Just a little over 2,400 posts to reach 30,000 for this year!!!

 

[caninemom3]

Good afternoon, Christmas family

Getting ready to get started for another day at work. A BIG thank you to all those who came to my Christmas With Pets Chat. I think it got boring mostly because I really don't know anything about pets and should have researced different topics for the chat. You were all wonderful, thank you for sticking around xo

This has been a really odd Christmas Season for me so far. It just seems one minute I am up and jolly and the next minute I am really sad and down. I don't know what my problem is. The most wonderful day so far this Season was the day with my dear sister.

Xmas - Congratulations on your posts !!! They accumulate quickly on here because everyone is so wonderful !! (Including you !!)

((HUGS)) To Harlowe, Ella, Snickers, Snowball, Christmasstar's Penny and all CS kitties, Xmas' kitties, CAHs furkids and all furkids everywhere.

Lilnoelelf - Praying for you my dear Christmas friend xo

Gabulldawg - Praying for your dad xo and all your family xo

Take care, Christmas family xo

 

[snowflake22]

Have A Great Monday, Christmas family xo

Aww! What a doll face! Now that's a party animal!! :grin:

Good morning everyone. We still don't have much snow. (Are we going to have a brown Christmas????) Very unusual for our neck of the woods. It's happened twice, though, in the 33 years I've lived here.
I'm decorating my house tonight in spite of my grinch husband. Maybe it wil help his Christmas spirit to grow ever so slightly. (Keep your fingers crossed.)

I bet your house looks beautiful~ Enjoy!! Hope it helps your husband come around!

Good morning, everyone!

I don't have much time to read all the previous posts. It was a somewhat busy day yesterday. I had the gym, Packers game, a few other things and it was all wrapped up with a gathering for some ice cream cake and a Christmas movie! I had a blast!

Wasn't that quite a game?! 13-0 is unbvelievable! Go Packers!!!
Hope Jennings will be ok. Last I heard they're calling it a knee sprain. My husband, the Bears fan, is disappointed too, he has him on his fantasy league.

Anyway, I was happy to see the Packers extend their record to 13-0 yesterday. They looked good at the beginning and then seemed to drop off. Hopefully Greg Jennings is OK. That would be a big loss for the Packers.

It's my final work week before I begin my Christmas Holidays! Less than a week now until I fly home to Sault Ste. Marie to spend nearly two weeks with my family. To say that I am excited would be quite the understatement.

Have a great Christmas with your family!

I hope that everyone is having a great day so far... Oh, and I hope the weekend was fantastic, too!! It's a new week. This will bring us a week closer to Christmas! Enjoy your Monday, everyone!!

 

[gabulldawg]

Although I am off work until jan 2nd I was asked to work today for a friend. I only lasted half a shift and had to go home..major stomach virus...so I am about to go to bed and see how this afternoon goes.! i Hope everyone has a great afternoon!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, Christmas family!!!

Hope you're all doing well this 2nd to the last Monday before Christmas :-D

It is very cool and damp out right now, with light rain falling. The mountains are supposed to get a foot of snow. They're so beautiful to look at! We have a nice view of them from our house.

I'm getting very excited for my parent's visit! They leave Wisconsin a week from tomorrow. Hope the roads will be good & safe for them. I always worry about snow & ice. At least they're used to driving in them, I'm the one whose out of practice. They should make it to Vegas the day before Christmas Eve ;o)

I just finished watching Trading Christmas yesterday. That was such a great movie! Kind of reminded me of the premise for The Holiday, which is one of my absolute favorites!

Our work Christmas party is this Saturday night. It's located at a resort near my house. They're having carriage rides in addition to the dinner & band playing. I guess they have photo booths and other fun little things on the property, too. Should be fun!

Thinking of you all~ saying prayers for those who need them, and sending Christmas cheer as well!!

Well friends, better get back to work. Hope you all have a jolly Monday!! xo

P.S.- This may need to be a future village for me!

 

[snowflake22]

Although I am off work until jan 2nd I was asked to work today for a friend. I only lasted half a shift and had to go home..major stomach virus...so I am about to go to bed and see how this afternoon goes.! i Hope everyone has a great afternoon!!

Get lots of rest! Hope you feel better soon, dawg!

 

[made582]

Although the thread seems a little quiet this morning...

Were all exhausted after that crazy party yesterday.

 

[made582]

Although I am off work until jan 2nd I was asked to work today for a friend. I only lasted half a shift and had to go home..major stomach virus...so I am about to go to bed and see how this afternoon goes.! i Hope everyone has a great afternoon!!

I hope you feel better soon!!!!!!!

 

[MerryBells]

Although I am off work until jan 2nd I was asked to work today for a friend. I only lasted half a shift and had to go home..major stomach virus...so I am about to go to bed and see how this afternoon goes.! i Hope everyone has a great afternoon!!

Hope you are better soon. This is no time to get sick!

 

[Bradmac]

Good afternoon, Christmas family

Getting ready to get started for another day at work. A BIG thank you to all those who came to my Christmas With Pets Chat. I think it got boring mostly because I really don't know anything about pets and should have researced different topics for the chat. You were all wonderful, thank you for sticking around xo

Sorry I couldn't stay around for your chat, CM. I'm not the night-owl I used to be. :mrgreen:

 

[vsuclaribnl]

One of my favorite shows.

Joel was my favorite, but Nelson was okay. And the robots!

I LOVE Mystery Science Theater 3000!!! Personally I was a fan of Mike over Joel, but both did great episodes that are some of my favorites. Do you have particular favorite episodes?

Double Chocolate Cookies With A Peppermint Patty Surprise
http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipe...late-cookies-with-a-peppermint-patty-surprise

If you didn't find it - there you go!

2 things - I would refrigerate the dough overnight (not just 1 hour) & it's still pretty sticky. I also only baked the 2nd batch for 11 minutes -15 minutes (in my oven) & the peppermint patty was running out, all over! They are tasty though! :grin:

Thanks for the advice!! I definitely might try them this season!!!

...And a pint of Denaka vodka.

(Isn't that in the Twelve Days of Christmas?)

I like the way you think, RJD!!!

Holy crow!

I just noticed I passed 30,000 posts at some point!

Congrats xmas!!!

Good Evening Friends...
Sitting here listening to Sirius Radio. They are playing some wonderful Christmas music tonight. Had a pretty productive day for the most part. I wanted to go to storage to pull out my blow molds but never got around to it. A couple nights ago d/d and I went driving around town to look at Christmas lights. I sure wish more people would decorate. While out and about we stopped in at the convenience store for a drink and came across the cutest Christmas mug for Santa this year. It has a little slot in the bottom for a cookie..super cute! Hope everyone is doing well? Life's good here! =)

I love that mug!!! I'm glad you had such a great night. =)

Good morning everyone. We still don't have much snow. (Are we going to have a brown Christmas????) Very unusual for our neck of the woods. It's happened twice, though, in the 33 years I've lived here.
I'm decorating my house tonight in spite of my grinch husband. Maybe it wil help his Christmas spirit to grow ever so slightly. (Keep your fingers crossed.)

Fingers crossed!

Good Monday morning, my Christmas friends!

I worked ALL weekend, but it's behind me now. My company Christmas party is tonight, and the kids have mid-terms starting tomorrow, so my wife can't come with me. Oh, well. For some reason, we are going to a place that has bowling, laser tag, video games...I can't fathom why...but I guess she won't miss anything.

I have some work to do. I hope ya'll have a great day! cheesy

That sounds like an AMAZING place to have a Christmas party, IMO!! I hope you have a good time! I wish Kohl's or Hallmark would have a Christmas party at a place like that, although I don't think there's a place like that around here. =(

Anyway, I was happy to see the Packers extend their record to 13-0 yesterday. They looked good at the beginning and then seemed to drop off. Hopefully Greg Jennings is OK. That would be a big loss for the Packers.

They looked great yesterday! Jennings would be a huge loss, he's one of my fantasy WR's so I hope he's okay!

Although I am off work until jan 2nd I was asked to work today for a friend. I only lasted half a shift and had to go home..major stomach virus...so I am about to go to bed and see how this afternoon goes.! i Hope everyone has a great afternoon!!

I hope you feel better soon dawg!!!

Kind of reminded me of the premise for The Holiday, which is one of my absolute favorites!

I love that movie!!!

 

[gabulldawg]

Good evening all! I can't believe the holidays will be over in just 3 weeks...I swear every year it goes by faster and faster. I just talked to a good friend up "north" who said they were down to 17F last night which is pretty normal for them! we have only been below 32F twice which is not normal at all...anyhow I feel somewhat better than I did last night and earlier today. Found out my in laws are the only ones coming for christmas at my house which really is better I guess. They are only staying 4 days so it will be a christmas like no other I have ever had except for when I was deployed over 6 years ago! I have always been around my folks for Christmas even when I lived in England they would see me over there or I would come back to the US...I will really need to try extra hard this year to be merry!!! I hope everyone has a good night!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Hello, everyone! I had today off from work, but instead of relaxing, spent all my time working on a special project. No more days off left this year, so I don't have a day left to kick back and drink eggnog and watch movies ... boo! Maybe I can carve out a little time this weekend.

And I got some sad news today about a friend I worked with nearly 20 years ago, but we kept in touch after I moved to Massachusetts. She's in hospice, and the prognosis is about six weeks. Her son said it was very sudden; she took ill about a week ago. It's too late today to call her, but I will try this week.

I hope everyone who's under the weather is feeling well soon, and that everyone is recovered after the big online party yesterday!

 

[gabulldawg]

Hello, everyone! I had today off from work, but instead of relaxing, spent all my time working on a special project. No more days off left this year, so I don't have a day left to kick back and drink eggnog and watch movies ... boo! Maybe I can carve out a little time this weekend.

And I got some sad news today about a friend I worked with nearly 20 years ago, but we kept in touch after I moved to Massachusetts. She's in hospice, and the prognosis is about six weeks. Her son said it was very sudden; she took ill about a week ago. It's too late today to call her, but I will try this week.

I hope everyone who's under the weather is feeling well soon, and that everyone is recovered after the big online party yesterday!

So sorry to hear that merryCarey....thoughts and prayers going out to you and her family!

 

[Meceka]

Dawg: I hope you are better soon!

MerryCarey: you and your friend and her family are in my thoughts and prayers! ((((HUGS))))

CM3: I hope your spirits lift ((((HUGS))))

 

[Seawaters]

Thinking of you, MC, and your friend's family. It will be so hard for them, so I will keep them in my prayers.

...And I got some sad news today about a friend I worked with nearly 20 years ago, but we kept in touch after I moved to Massachusetts. She's in hospice, and the prognosis is about six weeks. Her son said it was very sudden; she took ill about a week ago. It's too late today to call her, but I will try this week.

I hope everyone who's under the weather is feeling well soon, and that everyone is recovered after the big online party yesterday!