Christmas Countdown - 2012

made582 · Oct 30, 2012

Okay so we still need to hear from Lauriebear and Minta.

merrymistletoe · Oct 30, 2012

MerryCarey said:
Tuesday hello ... We've kinda been in crisis mode for a week and a half, what with FIL's funeral followed immediately by prepping for Superstorm Sandy and dealing with the anxiety of riding that out, and I can't get my brain organized and back onto everyday things ... just kind of muddled right now. Christmas is so close that I feel rushed and almost panicky ... that's not how I want to spend the season! I'll have to sit down with the lists this weekend, get my head clear, and show myself that there's enough time to prepare AND enjoy. Mr. has a big list of friends that he sends gifts to, so he was going through the gift boxes last night, earmarking gifts for various people and listening to Christmas music. I was upstairs crocheting and trying to settle down.

gotta run, work landed on my desk!

Thanks for passing that on to those of us not on Facebook---much appreciated!

sounds like your Mr. is as much into Christmas as we are here!

E]

Bradmac said:
Good Tuesday afternoon, my Christmas friends!

It's chilly down south, and windy, but the sun is shining. I've been trying to wash the house for a couple days now...Nancy wants it clean for trick-or-treating visitors...but Sandy keeps the wind blowing so hard, I can't spray the soap on the house. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :wink:

My best friend, cousin, and keyboard player, Ed, called last night to say that our band has a gig...! It's been almost a year since we've played anywhere. Everyone got so busy with real life, we didn't have time for the band. But after a year, we're all missing it. Heck, our lead guitar player lives in Birmingham and our bass player is moving to Atlanta, but they both want to play. I'm ready!

I hope everyone is faring well after the storm.

I hope y'all have a great day!

great that you guys gotta gig! rock on!

so good to see/hear everyone checking in & is safe. praying for Minta & lauriebear!

Meceka · Oct 30, 2012

MerryBells said:
We seem to have made it through Sandy with our electricity still working. I have off work today, but it's because of sciatica, not Sandy. I hope everyone is all right.

I'm glad you made it through okay ~ I hope you are better soon!

Meceka · Oct 30, 2012

sugar142286 said:
Checking in! Yes, it did get very nasty back this way. As I had said last night, that house had fallen, then bricks were falling off of two buildings too in the city. The worst of it came on my way to work or around that time. There were trees down everywhere and I just had to drive around them. Just thankful I got to work safely.

No, we actually didn't lose power. A lot in Altoona did and parts of the section of Altoona that we live in lost power, but we luckily didn't! Praying for people who still don't have power and who were affected by the storm.

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I'm glad you are all right, Sugar!

Solice · Oct 30, 2012

Good Evening!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!

I'm not feeling so good...
So Im going to cuddle up on the couch
with a big blanket and watch a movie...

Take care!

VictoriaLT · Oct 30, 2012

Good evening from Scotland! I had a field trip to Whitelee windfarm today with other environmentalists (it's time for me 'announce' that I'm studying Environmental Stewardship ^^ ). It was great experience! A way more interesting than attending a lecture. A lot of new things have been found out about wind energy and the windfarm itself. It was very nice to visit Europe's largest windfarm. :] Although I must admit we weren't very lucky with the weather. It was raining and SO windy. Although it makes sense, doesn't it? Trip to wind farm, windy weather... I suggested for the lecturer to go to solar panel park next time so we will definitely have a sunny and warm day. ^^ I uploaded some pictures to share: outside next to the one of wind turbines ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/whiteleewindfarm.png/ ) and few pictures of the visitor centre ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/1007578r.jpg/ ; http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/1007579j.jpg/ ). I'm off to bed because I'm cold, as always, and I'm pretty tired because of spending so much time walking in the fresh air today. ^^ Take care of yourself guys and nighty night!

Meceka · Oct 30, 2012

Solice said:
Good Evening!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!

I'm not feeling so good...
So Im going to cuddle up on the couch
with a big blanket and watch a movie...

Take care!

I hope you are better soon, Solice! Have a lovely evening!

Seawaters · Oct 30, 2012

We have a lot of these windmills in California. On the way to San Francisco, we pass by a huge "farm" of these. Interesting!

VictoriaLT said:
Good evening from Scotland! I had a field trip to Whitelee windfarm today with other environmentalists (it's time for me 'announce' that I'm studying Environmental Stewardship ^^ ). It was great experience! A way more interesting than attending a lecture. A lot of new things have been found out about wind energy and the windfarm itself. It was very nice to visit Europe's largest windfarm. :] Although I must admit we weren't very lucky with the weather. It was raining and SO windy. Although it makes sense, doesn't it? Trip to wind farm, windy weather... I suggested for the lecturer to go to solar panel park next time so we will definitely have a sunny and warm day. ^^ I uploaded some pictures to share: outside next to the one of wind turbines ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/whiteleewindfarm.png/ ) and few pictures of the visitor centre ( http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/1007578r.jpg/ ; http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/827/1007579j.jpg/ ). I'm off to bed because I'm cold, as always, and I'm pretty tired because of spending so much time walking in the fresh air today. ^^ Take care of yourself guys and nighty night!

Seawaters · Oct 30, 2012

On my way for a blood test and then radiation. TTYL

shellie12 · Oct 30, 2012

Sugar So glad your safe

Solice Get better soon take care

Kimothy · Oct 30, 2012

For those who weathered Sandy and checked-in, glad you're safe and sound! For those that haven't, I hope you pop-in soon!

It's been unseasonably cold for the past day or two and I think on Thursday (yes, November 1st) I'm just gonna cave in and start decorating for you-know-what. ;-)

caninemom3 · Oct 30, 2012

Christmas-A-Holic said:
Caninemom, I hope your little one is okay!!!

Thanks CAH !!! xoxo

caninemom3 · Oct 30, 2012

xmas365 said:
Good morning,

It is pretty much back to normal here, wife is at work, kids are at school and preschool, I was hoping for a day with them today. I guess it is good things are relatively okay here. I went to Kmart this morning to buy some candy for trick or treaters, which will be postponed until Sunday as a precaution before the storm got here. Then went to Goodwill shop and looked at their Christmas stuff good stuff there today, I finally picked up a copy of the book "Miracle On 34th Street" it came with a tree ornament for $2.

Something happened to the house last night though, I cannot figure out what it is. One of our rooms keeps tripping the circuit breaker, I turn it back on and it just goes right back off again. I don't know if some rain got inside the wall and is tripping it or what but it has me worried, I have it off now and I am hoping the sun being out will dry things up a bit. Looks like the electrician will be here at some point.

Oh yeah, Kmart has there Christmas stuff up, it looks great as usual.

Have a great day, and continue to stay safe.

So glad to hear you are okay !! Cant wait to see the Christmas stuff at K-Mart !! xo

caninemom3 · Oct 30, 2012

RadioJonD said:
Jay is okay! He says Sandy was scary but they got off easy.

Thank you for the update on Jayish !! xo

made582 · Oct 30, 2012

Solice said:
Good Evening!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!

I'm not feeling so good...
So Im going to cuddle up on the couch
with a big blanket and watch a movie...

Take care!

I hope you feel better soon!!!!!

Seawaters said:
On my way for a blood test and then radiation. TTYL

Good Luck!! I hope it goes well today.

caninemom3 · Oct 30, 2012

Bradmac said:
Good Tuesday afternoon, my Christmas friends!

It's chilly down south, and windy, but the sun is shining. I've been trying to wash the house for a couple days now...Nancy wants it clean for trick-or-treating visitors...but Sandy keeps the wind blowing so hard, I can't spray the soap on the house. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :wink:

My best friend, cousin, and keyboard player, Ed, called last night to say that our band has a gig...! It's been almost a year since we've played anywhere. Everyone got so busy with real life, we didn't have time for the band. But after a year, we're all missing it. Heck, our lead guitar player lives in Birmingham and our bass player is moving to Atlanta, but they both want to play. I'm ready!

I hope everyone is faring well after the storm.

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

Cool !!! Your band will be great !!!

caninemom3 · Oct 30, 2012

made582 said:
Sugar just posted on facebook that they are okay.

Thank you for the update, Made ! xo

caninemom3 · Oct 30, 2012

sugar142286 said:
Checking in! Yes, it did get very nasty back this way. As I had said last night, that house had fallen, then bricks were falling off of two buildings too in the city. The worst of it came on my way to work or around that time. There were trees down everywhere and I just had to drive around them. Just thankful I got to work safely.

No, we actually didn't lose power. A lot in Altoona did and parts of the section of Altoona that we live in lost power, but we luckily didn't! Praying for people who still don't have power and who were affected by the storm.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It is so nice to see you !!! I am glad you made it through fine !! xo

caninemom3 · Oct 30, 2012

Solice said:
Good Evening!
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!

I'm not feeling so good...
So Im going to cuddle up on the couch
with a big blanket and watch a movie...

Take care!