Christmas Countdown - 2012

[iliam]

Holy cow, 'Star.
When I first started reading your post I thought you had found the ornament at the 'Pines!

Keep looking, Folks.

Are people already showing up to the Pines? Do we just start throwing out guesses?

kandice just spilled water on the living room floor and ran through it squashing it everywhere....while i fell asleep for a moment....awesome

I must admit that does sound kinda adorable.cheesy

 

[Bradmac]

and yup i am down with an aggressive stomach flu......not funny

Ugh. Sorry about that Tanja. Feel better soon!

 

[snowflake22]

My appointment is Friday. I am not sure how long it will take to get results. I was thinking of you today and SO GLAD you feel so positive right now!!!

I had a phone message from Carl. He said he wants Stacy and me to feel better and he gave us some hints!!!

Thanks, C! I am thinking of you & keeping you in my prayers for Friday.
BTW, What all did Carl have to say on his message?!

I am glad to hear that Stacey, have a good rest!

Thanks for your support, xmas! Hope you are recovering well, and your first day back to work was good.

Good evening, everyone!! After a hectic day, I finally have some time to relax. I DVRed Last Man Standing (Tim Allen's new show) so I am going to sit and watch that followed by Rachael Ray's top 10 recipes from 2011. I think I am going to get to bed a bit earlier than usual, today has been a long one!

I don't feel so hot, thanks to the heartburn from Bertolli Lasagna that I made myself for dinner. It tasted good at the time, but yikes - the sauce is killer afterwards.

There has been this cat on my porch since yesterday. Today we called the humane society for my county and they told us that they don't cover our area. The humane society is only ten minutes or so from my house, I find it ridiculous. The woman on the phone gave me a number for the police department. I don't think that'll be much help - I don't need animal control coming and killing the poor thing! It is literally freezing out, though, so I set out a box, wrapped a couple of blankets in it and around it, and left the cat some food and water. I don't know what else I can do. Hopefully he/she is at least full, warmer, and not thirsty! I wish I was a cat person but I have asthma so I'm not much help. It's a shame people desert their animals.

That's so sad about the cat, jennifer. But what a caring thing for you to do to help him/her out! I am praying for the cat, and I hope there is an organization in your area you can find that is willing to help.

So glad to hear it went well. Will continue to pray about the results.
Get a good rest!

Thanks for the thoughts & prayers, star!! xo

Sounds like encouraging news so far! Keep us posted!

Thanks, CAH! I will! =)

So glad to hear it went well. Rest up and relax!

Thanks, iliam! I appreciate it, so nice to have you here!

I am so happy to read this, take care Snowflake and we are all here for you. Kisses for Harlowe

Thanks, LB! Much appreciated. Hugs to you & Snickers from Har & I!

Good night, everyone---have to get up at 5 a.m.

Thanks for the update---hoping the pain doesn't last long.

Thanks for thinking of me, MerryCarey!

I'm glad to here that it went well and I'll continue to keep you in my prayers.

Thanks, Made! =)

Oh Snowflake !!! I am so happy to read this ! I will still keep praying. I have been SO worried about you xo

Thanks, CM3! Appreciate your thoughts & kindness! xo

I am EXHAUSTED. Today was my first day back with kiddos since October 20, and I am TIRED beyond belief!! But it is a GOOD kind of tired!!! I also did an hour of what is called "After-School Intervention," then came home to do some chores, then went to an Elks Lodge meeting, then home to check MMC.

I just have to tell you about my day post face-lift. I received SO MANY compliments on my looking 20 years younger. Can you imagine the lift to my self esteem??? A much younger teacher kept telling me how beautiful I was and how great my make-up was. I told her I wasn't wearing any!! The look on her face was PRICELESS!!!

Hope you got some good rest last night!
I'm so glad you're happy & that you got such amazing results on your surgery!! I'm sure you were quite beautiful before as well :wink: Please share your secrets, I am one that needs the make-up, lol.

Good evening,Christmas family

I was not here all day today. When I got up today I had a bunch of stuff to do before work and also I got hooked on a game I downloaded to my new Ipod - Animals versus zombies !! It isn't gory or anything. The zombies look really goofy and it is really fun.

((Snowflake)) So so happy !! I will still keep praying xo

((Seawaters)) Still praying for you too xo

The Christmas blues are worse for me this year than any year I can remember in the past. I am keeping my tree up for a LONG time yet. The outside decorations are alreay down but not my tree. In fact, I may just keep my tree with me this year. Not to be too much of a downer, but it would just be nice to have something to look forward to in the year in addition to Christmas.....

I took a picture of myself with my Ipod and when I looked at it, that certainly did not do anything to boost my spirits. My goodness, if that is what I really look like, thenI am going to start renting myself out to haunt houses at Halloween.....I am serious ! It was awful.

Sugar - I tried to read through all the posts but wound up kind of just skimming. Are you feeling sick ?? I thought that was what I read. If you are I hope you feel better soon !!

Kerstig - I hope you feel better !

Iliam - Welcome to the countdown !! And welcome to the Christmas family !! ((Hugs)) xo

I really hope everyone is doing okay. I have Music Choice on and pretty soon that will be back to not so great music. For now though and until the 6th it is still Christmas music.

Maureen - Stay safe my dear friend xo

((((Hugs)))) everyone xo

And (((Hugs))) to all the furkids, Harlowe, Ella, Snickers, Snowball, Gomez and his siblings, and especially to that poor kitty who has no home.....xo

I don't believe it for one second, CM3- you're truly a beautiful person, inside & out!! I hope you start seeing what we all see every day, my friend. xo

I've been listening to Music Choice still, too. Friday will be a sad say when the Christmas songs go away!
Sending hugs to you, Ivy, Wish, Clancy, Smokey, and Lily!

Snowflake: I'm so glad you received such good news from your doctor - I will keep you in my prayers! ((((HUGS)))) for you and Harlowe!!!!

Thanks, Meceka!! Sending hugs back to you, Mouse, and Palmer!! xo

That's great news, Stacey! I'm so happy for you!
Thanks, Brad!! Appreciate your friendship!

CM3, how many badges do you need to prove you are worthwhile to us?????? You are a beautiful lady inside and OUT! We love you!

(I must admit that I get annoyed with photos of myself at times too so I guess it's a girl thing to not like our pictures being taken). =)

I sure hope you can beat those blues. Remember those badges prove you are the Christmas Queen. *We bow to you*

Agreed!!! Very well put, CAH!
You're the best, CM3!!!!!

Originally Posted by caninemom3
I took a picture of myself with my Ipod and when I looked at it, that certainly did not do anything to boost my spirits.




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Remember CM3 no matter what others may say you need to believe you are special and beautiful. Self worth is a contagious thing only when you believe in yourself will others.

I agree with everyone else, you are a wonderful lady. I bet that picture is lovely we are our own harshest critics.

(((((((HUGS))))))))))))

Same here, LB!! Wonderfully stated! Face it CM3, you're loved & admired by all of us!

and yup i am down with an aggressive stomach flu......not funny

Hope you feel better, track!

 

[gabulldawg]

One day down...30 to go....no baby yet..these days are dragging by..omg I hope everyone is doing okay...wish me luck!!!

 

[Bradmac]

One day down...30 to go....no baby yet..these days are dragging by..omg I hope everyone is doing okay...wish me luck!!!

Good Luck!!!cheesy

 

[made582]

and yup i am down with an aggressive stomach flu......not funny

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

 

[made582]

One day down...30 to go....no baby yet..these days are dragging by..omg I hope everyone is doing okay...wish me luck!!!

Good Luck Dawg!!!!!!!!

 

[nmc42088]

Good afternoon my friends! I subbed in a middle school today, and all they did was busy work...I wish I hadnt forgotten to take my Nook with me. Im curled up under a blanket now because it is quite cold here, probably the mid 20's in Gloucester County NJ.

Track- feel better soon!

snowflake- still praying for you!

 

[sugar142286]

Just checking in real quick and sayin hi! I'm going to get caught up on the post here for a little while. Hope you're all having a great day!

 

[jennifer91]

I thought the grocery stores died down after the holidays were over, but wow was I wrong. I was turning down the bread aisle and there were a rush of people trying to get through. A woman actually bashed me in the ribs with her shopping cart which didn't feel good at all - especially considering I cracked a rib or two on that side a year ago. Sheesh....you'd think a blizzard was coming with the mad rush in Walmart!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Sorry. I've added them to my shopping list.

I want purple ones! cheesy

Good Morning MMC!!!!!!! It is going to be warmer here today with a high of 37 this afternoon. I think I'm going to follow Christmasstar's lead and start decluttering my apartment. I'm going to start by cleaning out the drawers in the kitchen today and then maybe I'll start on a couple of the cabinets. That should keep me busy this morning and then I'm going to head to the Pines this afternoon. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can come help me de-clutter when you finish your apartment! =)

I found it!!!

Some of you may remember before Christmas I was searching everywhere for a Christmas table runner I knew I had bought earlier in the year. Well, it finally turned up. It was in a box in the spare room closet. Along with 4 sets of brand new lights and gift bags.

So this coming Christmas, my tree will now have about 800 lights on it. I bought 4 strings of lights at an after Christmas sale this year. It is going to look great!!!
(I did say I wanted more lights on the tree)

While putting away our decorations I found a bag of brand new ornaments I bought on clearance last year! They didn't make it to the tree this year so I have something new for next!

and yup i am down with an aggressive stomach flu......not funny

Get well!!

One day down...30 to go....no baby yet..these days are dragging by..omg I hope everyone is doing okay...wish me luck!!!

Good luck!

 

[lauriebear]

Holy cow, 'Star.
When I first started reading your post I thought you had found the ornament at the 'Pines!

Keep looking, Folks.

I have the same question as iliam?!?!? So here it goes... Do I spy Mistletoe still?!?!

Are people already showing up to the Pines? Do we just start throwing out guesses?

I am not sure but I throw one out anyway!!!

Just checking in real quick and sayin hi! I'm going to get caught up on the post here for a little while. Hope you're all having a great day!

Hi Sugar did you get to the Pines do you see the Christmas ornament left up?!?!?!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Holy cow, 'Star.
When I first started reading your post I thought you had found the ornament at the 'Pines!

Keep looking, Folks.

I thought I saw an ornament of a camel.... Carl??? Or is that a statue of his likeness that decorates the Pines year round? =)

 

[snowflake22]

One day down...30 to go....no baby yet..these days are dragging by..omg I hope everyone is doing okay...wish me luck!!!

Hang in there, dawg! Best wishes to you & Brandi!!

Good afternoon my friends! I subbed in a middle school today, and all they did was busy work...I wish I hadnt forgotten to take my Nook with me. Im curled up under a blanket now because it is quite cold here, probably the mid 20's in Gloucester County NJ.

Track- feel better soon!

snowflake- still praying for you!

Thank you very much, nmc42088!!
Stay warm & enjoy the rest of your afternoon! cheesy

 

[lauriebear]

I thought I saw an ornament of a camel.... Carl??? Or is that a statue of his likeness that decorates the Pines year round? =)

You know I am not all together unconvinced that Carl might have been one of the Camels in the Radio Christmas Show... One was sure causing a ruckus!!!

 

[sugar142286]

Good evening, friends~

I am back home, and the surgery went well. The doctor thinks everything will be ok, and is pretty sure there is no melanoma present. They are biopsying what they removed today, which was a lot, and I should get the results in @ a week or so. I am so relieved!! I don't know why she thought otherwise before, but I am not going to even worry about that, just so happy right now. Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers, and concern!!

The anesthesia has just about worn off, and I'm pretty darn sore! I'm going to eat dinner, take some pain meds, and lay down.

I hope all of you are well~Will catch up here soon. Take care.

Stacey:smile:

That is wonderful news! I am so glad to hear that! I will continue to pray and please keep us updated!

 

[GingerMel]

Already too fast for me to keep up! Yikes.

 

[caninemom3]

Hello my dear, wonderful, unbeatable Christmas family !

I am just stopping by really, really fast while working (Shhhhhhh !)
to tell you all thank you for all the encouragement after what I said about my picture. I was teased a lot in school about my looks so I guess I still have some of that inferiority complex with me. ((((((HUGS)))))) to all of you xo I can't tell you what all your support means to me xo

Anyway, I have to get back. It is GOOBER HE** today ! UGH. Please say hello to Carl for me xo

Love you all, Christmas family xo

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I was teased a lot in school about my looks so I guess I still have some of that inferiority complex with me. ((((((HUGS)))))) to all of you xo I can't tell you what all your support means to me xo

I was teased a lot in school about my looks too but the heck with them! Don't let your past get the best of you! They are no longer around to be mean to you. cheesy

We got your back! :wink: (((((hugs)))))

 

[shellie12]

Evening everyone. or afternoon depending where you are
Hope all is good with everyone.family and furbabies
Am ready for a mental hosipal with this weather we are having. the wind is terrable and it will not stop raining. really strong winds its scary at times
My christmas outdoor decor a lot of it is still laying outside,the garden should be grass it is mud. and its a hard one to try and get scooby and sasha out the door.
Had two pallets today and what a handing even trying to get it in. i cant leave the store door open . got a good bit of it sorted and we will get to the rest tomorrow. think going by the weather man it is to get a bit better by the weekend.
Think i will get a cuppa to claim the old nerves.lol
Is this pines night??.. if your going enjoy
You all have a nice day and will catch you all soon..