Christmas Countdown - 2011

[CJ498]

Heading out to get some dinner. Will be back on for the Darlene Love party, another big fan of hers here

 

[gabulldawg]

Only 1,327 posts to hit 30,000!!

I predict we hit 30k on the 30th!!!:wiggy:

 

[made582]

I'm trying to remember how New Year's Eve is on MMC...like is it busy or is it dead?

It was pretty busy on here last year.

 

[MerryCarey]

The office closed at noon today, but I got out at 2:30. But I'm home now, and so is Mr. I'm on the forum with my favorite people, listening to some classic Christmas music in a warm and cozy room---can it get any better? Maybe, 'cause I think we're going to screen Christmas movies downstairs later! (Does that trump Darlene Love? With apologies ... yes, the movies win, especially because I have seen so few so far this year.) And tomorrow's Christmas Eve, with our traditional annual film show in the evening, and then it's Christmas Day, and then we have Monday off, so Christmas doesn't have to end at midnight Sunday! Three full days without the office!

In case it's hard to get on the forums tomorrow ... I want to send my Christmas love to each and every one of you, and thank you for being my digital family. I've mentioned before that you're an important part of each day, and I mean that sincerely.

I also want to share (again, as I have each year) Henry Van Dyke's wonderful essay "Keeping Christmas."

Merry Christmas to you all! If I CAN get on the forums tomorrow, I'll say it again!

This has nothing to do with anything but I wanted you to see I now have a living room again, complete with a Christmas tree (ignore the lack of curtains; that's a work in progress!)

I'm happy!!

Gorgeous and cozy! (Bet I can guess what's on the computer screen!)

I'm home, a little sore, but okay.

Thank you all for the concern.

Thanks for the update ... Take care of yourself and rest. Enjoy the movie marathon!

Just a little over 7 hours until LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just a thought ... have you considered having a chat over in one of the Christmas Chatter chat rooms while you're all watching Darlene Love? It's open at any time to anybody who's registered.

 

[sugar142286]

14,000 and Christmas, too!! What a deal! Congrats!

Congrats, Neal!

Hi all , It has ben sometime that I have posted. As some of you may know this has been a difficult year for me. I want you to know that your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated. I did put up a tree this year. I know my husband would have been very dissappointed if I didnt. It almost seemed insulting to him ,his memory and our life together to not put one up. It certainly dorest have the same "Christmas Sparkle" that our trees of the past have had put at least its up. Hope you are all well. I'll be lurking around over the next few days, hopefully I can get caught up.

God Bless - Shiny Brite

Thinking of you this Christmas.

Well my sister's neighbor son just passed.:sad:

God Bless him and his family. Prayers being said for them.

Just 41 years ago I gave birth to my first child. We came home from the hospital on Christmas Eve, 1970. So much has happened in my life since then. During Christmas 2007, my second child was diagnosed with leukemia. My third child, a daughter, had a stroke during labor when she was 22, and my granddaughter was born with cerebral palsy because of that. BUT I totally REFUSE any of that to color my Christmas Spirit. If WE don't believe, then who will????

What a wonderful woman you are. So well said. I'm so glad to see you have such great Christmas spirit, even after all the bad things that has happened to you. You've turned all these bad situations into good things. Merry Christmas, Seawaters. God Bless you and yours!

I just got back from the vets and am somewhat in a funk - Mouse is in the hospital. I won't know what is wrong with her until tomorrow - please pray for her!

I will be praying for you and Mouse! Please keep us updated!

Good evening,

I am done working for 2011!!!! Only problem is I have surgery tomorrow afternoon. :-? It should be a quick procedure, but nerve racking just the same. I have solved my "problem" at work and it looks like I have made a great friend, I am so glad I took CM3's advice. Thank you CM3! If anyone has a chance to see the movie/documentary "Becoming Santa" I don't think you will be disappointed.\

Have a great night!

Thinking of you today, Xmas. Praying that everything going well. So glad you got everything worked out at work as well.

Sugar- Praying for your back and that work will be extra light for you xo

Thanks! I am off the next few days, so I am hoping I can give it a little rest!

Just popping in for a quick visit. It's only two days until the big day and I'm not in the Christmas mood at all. I don't know what to do. The movies haven't been doing anything for me. Maybe it's because I have seen all of them, but it hasn't been just that. It's the first Christmas without my sister and my parents have been arguing. Mum has been great, but my dad is hot and cold. One moment he is nice and jolly, then another moment he is angry and bitter. I'm having trouble and I really hope to be in the Christmas mood by the big day. I'm going to see the Christmas lights tomorrow night with family friends and watch the carols when I get home, so I hope that changes everything.

I hope you are soon able to find the Christmas spirit. Keep coming to the site for encouragement. Merry Christmas to you.

I am finally feeling better today! The grandkids came over yesterday and they made gingerbread houses. My 2 year old granddaughter ate most of the decorations as she made hers.

That's great to hear, CAH! We did that today, too! My 2 year old ate a lot of it as well before we could get it on the house!

Oh, what the heck.
Here's to post number 3,000 for me.

Congrats, Crown!

About to go fetch my inlaws from the airport,then Im going to take a nap and will be back tonight!!! have a good afternoon all!

Enjoy your visit with them!

This has nothing to do with anything but I wanted you to see I now have a living room again, complete with a Christmas tree (ignore the lack of curtains; that's a work in progress!)

I'm happy!!

Looks lovely! Congrats again!

 

[xmas365]

The winner is Christmas Story (2007, Finland) Synopsis:
Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today. Written by anonymous

It's a great movie!

I was overruled We did Prep & Landing first now it's Flintstones Christmas Carol. Who is recovering here? cheesy

 

[xmas365]

Just sitting here having a Marie Callender's chicken pot pie for lunch. Waiting until this evening. I will try to stay on the whole time for the Love Fest; I don't want to miss Binger, Made, Xmas, Coach, Brad and anyone else who joins in. If it's anything like the beginning of the Season, tonight will prove to be a blast!!!

I love Marie's cooking, she is a great cook. I will try to be here tonight, I've been up since 3:50am, and I'm feeling very uncomfortable, I cannot guarantee I will be there

 

[xmas365]

I think we are just going to order in Carrabba's tonight...I am craving some chicken bryan! tomorrow we are going to fry a turkey for the first time...meaning me and my father in law so neither one of us have fried one before...this should be good though.

I have never done one before either, and have always wanted to try it.

 

[made582]

Where did everyone go? There's only 138,604 users on the site right now. We were over 139,000 earlier.

 

[MerryCarey]

I was overruled We did Prep & Landing first now it's Flintstones Christmas Carol. Who is recovering here? cheesy

Time to pull rank! You get the next pick!

 

[Binger]

five hours till love,.,...

 

[made582]

Just a thought ... have you considered having a chat over in one of the Christmas Chatter chat rooms while you're all watching Darlene Love? It's open at any time to anybody who's registered.

I've thought about it but I figured why mess with a tradition.


Enjoy your movie marathon!!!!

 

[shellie12]

I'm home, a little sore, but okay.

Thank you all for the concern.

hi glad your home and bet it was not as bad as you were worring about
Being sore i guess is part of it bit it will get better

 

[xmas365]

Where did everyone go? There's only 138,604 users on the site right now. We were over 139,000 earlier.

It's dinner time here on the east coast and central time zones, and the procrastinators probably just realized they can't get their orders from online in time so they are at the stores. cheesy

 

[Seawaters]

I don't think the chat would count toward the posts on the countdown.

...Just a thought ... have you considered having a chat over in one of the Christmas Chatter chat rooms while you're all watching Darlene Love? It's open at any time to anybody who's registered.

 

[Seawaters]

This is sort of funny to me. As a teacher, I sing a lot of songs, not well, but I do sing and chant. One of the chants talks about "Can't go around it, can't go under it, guess I'll go through it." I think that so many of us as parents and HUMANS have to do just that!!! What else can you do??? Thanks for your blessings.

...What a wonderful woman you are. So well said. I'm so glad to see you have such great Christmas spirit, even after all the bad things that has happened to you. You've turned all these bad situations into good things. Merry Christmas, Seawaters. God Bless you and yours!!

 

[Seawaters]

I woke up at 3:30 this morning. Maybe I was thinking of you!!! Take a pill!!! You have to add to the excitement and banter. You guys make me laugh SO MUCH!!!

I love Marie's cooking, she is a great cook. I will try to be here tonight, I've been up since 3:50am, and I'm feeling very uncomfortable, I cannot guarantee I will be there

 

[Seawaters]

See what I mean about making me laugh???

It's dinner time here on the east coast and central time zones, and the procrastinators probably just realized they can't get their orders from online in time so they are at the stores. cheesy

 

[xmas365]

Time for a break from Christmas movies, the Boston Bruins are soon to be on. Last game before the Christmas break, and last one until Wednesday.

 

[MerryCarey]

I've thought about it but I figured why mess with a tradition.

I don't think the chat would count toward the posts on the countdown.

Cancel my suggestion ... I don't want to tread on tradition or rob the Countdown of posts! cheesy