Christmas Countdown - 2012

[gabulldawg]

Today so far is going great..it's always great when you forget it's friday and then you are nicely surprised when you remember you don't have to get up at 5am the next 2 days! I am trying to decide what Christmas movie to watch over the weekend(since it will be so cold and cloudy). I am thinking of Debbie Macombers Mrs Miracle. I love the New York City scenes..One of these years I do want to spend Christmas in NYC on Tv it looks beautiful....Oh well I need to get back to work...hope everyone has a great Morning!!!!

 

[brent]

Good morning, everyone!

I had a wonderful workout last night at the gym. I am still incredibly sore. Thankfully, I protected my back quite well. I also managed to submit my assignment for my Junior ABQ (Additional Basic Qualification) course. Woohoo! Today is a new day. Friday! Although there are no big plans this weekend, I am excited. I believe that Kim and I are going to the movies on Saturday night. Then, we'll skate on the Canal on Sunday. Otherwise, all I have to do is monitor the outdoor rink today and get paid to play hockey!

It is quite a beautiful morning in Ottawa. -3C with windchill about -9C. It does not feel that cold, though. The days are certainly getting longer, too. Last night, I noticed that the sun is setting just after 6 PM... A vast difference from the 4:40 PM we had a month and a half ago!

We're coming up on that 1/4 to the Season Milestone. What an accomplishment already! Have a wonderful Friday, everyone! The weekend is almost here. Just another six or seven more hours of work!

 

[brent]

We just got back from my son's graduation and it was great! My daughter is a teacher at the college he attended and she was there working at the graduation. A lot of family came in town and it was good to see everyone.

I want to thank everyone for their well wishes to my son. It means a lot!

Guess what??? On the way home we saw a lit up Christmas tree in someones window!

I haven't had a chance to catch up on here but will be back on tomorrow to do so.

Goodnight my friends!

Congratulations to your son! A great accomplishment! And, of course, what a way to top it all off with the lit up Christmas Tree! Beautiful!

On another note, I saw a couple houses still with their lights up and on last night walking home from the bus. One of them even had an elaborate display that still shown quite brightly.

 

[brent]

For that very reason, I have become VERY SELECTIVE about giving out my email. Then, you get a lot of spam, not the good kind in a can, but just plain ol' cr*p.

I refuse to consider Spam in a can as being any sort of good! laying:

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Cusp-of-the-Weekend Friends.

Yes, once again we stand at the brink of another respite from our weekly toils.
Time to get ready to sit back a bit, enjoy a glass of sweet southern iced tea while munching on one of Carl's delightful confections.

Which brings up another announcement from the 'Pines.
Carl has opened up a delivery service!!
Yes, now you can phone in an order for fired twinkes and have them sent to your front door for home enjoyment. You can even order up your own personal coffee blend, if you're so inclined!
(That accommodating Camel!)

And what better way to enjoy your fired twinkie than to read this:
Days to the Season: 277
Days to Christmas Day: 319
THE ONE QUARTER MILESTONE.
DAY AFTER TOMORROW.
BE THERE!

Downright cold here this morning with the temp below freezing for the first time in a while.
It should get close to 60 this afternoon before the bottom falls out this weekend.
(I'm not looking forward to that!)

Have a Fantastically Fabulous Friday, Folks.
And may your Weekend begin Wonderously this afternoon in the spirit of the Season!

 

[Bradmac]

Brad, hope you guys can still take your trip & have fun too!

We are going to celebrate Valentine's Day a bit early since it falls mid-week & go see a movie, then go out for a nice dinner. We wanted to see The Devil Inside, but it won't be here anymore by then. So, I think we'll see The Woman In Black instead. Nothing like a scary movie to celebrate your
love for one another.. :wink:

Thanks! I'm going to the mountains next weekend, even if I have to walk!

I love a good scary movie anytime. Let me know what you think about The Woman in Black.

 

[Bradmac]

this evening has been terrible. my s-i-l has a (spelling?)shi-tzu, Perkins, he was 16 & in very bad health, couldn't even stand any more w/out having seizures. this has gone on for months & today she had him put down. my bro called me & said to come over after work because she'd be upset. well, i got there before them & when they drove up my bro was driving, my s-i-l was in the back seat holding him & my mama was w/ them. bro had already dug the hole before they went. bro & i got the box ready, cut some of his blankie & wrapped him in it, put his 2 favorite toys w/ him. OMG, that was so hard! ya'll, he was 16 years old! we all loved him. my s-i-l is pitiful, she said a piece of her died w/ him. they did EVERYTHING together! i brought a solar cross from work so we could mark his grave. i'm feeling really low right now. wish hubby was here!

Bless her heart. It's a terrible feeling having to let go of a beloved friend like that.

 

[Bradmac]

I am going through my emails right now and trying to delete want I don't want and print recipes, etc. that I want saved. It is like toture to me when I miss a few days of not being able to delete these.

Does anyone else know what I am talking about...you go to a store...they want your email for coupons because you have kids. I like getting the coupons, but half the time, they just send me junk!

I have a Hotmail account just for situations like that. That way, all the junk goes to one account, and my main account stays clutter-free. I even have a Yahoo account for junkier junk!

 

[Meceka]

OMG, that was so hard! ya'll, he was 16 years old! we all loved him. my s-i-l is pitiful, she said a piece of her died w/ him. they did EVERYTHING together! i brought a solar cross from work so we could mark his grave. i'm feeling really low right now. wish hubby was here!

I am so sorry for your loss, merry. I will keep all of you in my prayers! ((((hugs))))

I'm trying to catch up, but I have to quit for now.
Got a migraine.

I hope you are better today!

Goooood eeeeeevening!

Im still here everyone. Been off sick. Bad chest/sinus infection with hot/cold sweats. Im on meds and on the mend. My job is a little busier now so I cant check the message board at work LOL. How is everyone doing? Time for me to go to bed but Ill check back tomorrow evening! Hugs and prayers to all!

I hope you are better today! Good to see you popping in, too!

 

[mgramsey]

We should have great weather this weekend. Snow should start tonight with a low of 26. The forecast high Saturday is 28 with a low of 9 and a few inches of snow. My kind of weather!

My Mom's cancer may be back. They found a spot in her pelvic area. With her health and age, there is probably little they can do. As I have shared before, she has fought a brave 10 year fight with colon cancer including 4 major surgeries.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. We continue to pray for you Seawaters.

 

[Meceka]

((((((((SEAWATERS))))))))

Good morning, MMC!

It is snowing out - very fine flakes that are sticking to the vehicles, but so far not the grass. I am working from home today - more computer work and housework while I wait for things to download - should keep me busy and out of mischief for a bit :grin:

After reading some of the posts earlier I gave Mouse a big hug - she hugged me back. Sometimes life seems perfect!

Have a most MERRY day and be safe!!!

 

[shellie12]

We should have great weather this weekend. Snow should start tonight with a low of 26. The forecast high Saturday is 28 with a low of 9 and a few inches of snow. My kind of weather!

My Mom's cancer may be back. They found a spot in her pelvic area. With her health and age, there is probably little they can do. As I have shared before, she has fought a brave 10 year fight with colon cancer including 4 major surgeries.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. We continue to pray for you Seawaters.

HI so sorry to hear our mums cancer could be back!! hopefully if its is the worst case they can do something to help a bit.

 

[Bradmac]

We should have great weather this weekend. Snow should start tonight with a low of 26. The forecast high Saturday is 28 with a low of 9 and a few inches of snow. My kind of weather!

My Mom's cancer may be back. They found a spot in her pelvic area. With her health and age, there is probably little they can do. As I have shared before, she has fought a brave 10 year fight with colon cancer including 4 major surgeries.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. We continue to pray for you Seawaters.

I just sent a prayer for your mom, and I will continue the prayers. Does she live near you?

 

[shellie12]

HI EVERYONE
How is my christmas family.??
I no some of you are having a few health issues with the help of god everything will be ok
And hoping all furbabies is good

Was just thinking here. ones are saying they still see christmas tree,s up !! there seems to be a craze over here about a outdoor lghted tree.
I got some in last week and they wood remind you of a christmas tree. they have led lights and have branchs and you get then in red.white.blue
I have found then to be a brillant seller. A lady bought 2 this morning and she is putting then one each side of her door way. and i have seen a few on the roads .

Hope you all have a nice day

 

[mgramsey]

I just sent a prayer for your mom, and I will continue the prayers. Does she live near you?

Thank you. Mom and Dad live about a 3 hour drive away, in Gastonia, NC.

 

[made582]

Good Morning MMC!!!!!! It's going to be a cold one here today with 2 inches of snow expected this afternoon. I had fun at the track last night and actually came home 5 dollars ahead. That never happens. I've read all the posts from yesterday but I don't have time to reply right now. Just know that I'm praying for all of you and your families. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent from my MID7012 using Tapatalk

 

[MerryCarey]

We're expecting 50-degree sunny weather, then several inches of snow tomorrow. Crazy! The snow will be pretty to see, but it will mess up my schedule big-time.

So have I!!! Okay, now, do you know of any good plays or old (great) movies on BlueRay? I bought two movies tonight so I can get them on my Nook Tablet and have something to watch during chemo. I did see It's a Beautiful Life and plan to get it after surgery.

I can help you on vintage movies in general, but Blu-ray---confession time. I'm not very familiar with what's out on Blu-ray, because we don't have an HD TV, so we haven't gotten a Blu-ray player. When we do someday, I want the Blu-ray of "The General" (Buster Keaton, with the Carl Davis musical score). It's beautiful on DVD, so it must be stunning on Blu-ray. And maybe "Gone with the Wind" for the same reason.

If you're still in a Broadway mood, get the TV (Disney) version of "Annie"---NOT the movie with Aileen Quinn, but the TV version with Alicia Morton. It sticks closer to the stage version, and the musical arrangements are very nice. (And the story includes Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!) The production number of "Easy Street" is wonderful! I know it's on DVD, but I'm not sure about Blu-ray.

Are any of you Hitchcock fans? I have been watching some of the old Black & White Alfred Hitchcock Hour episodes a lot lately. They are so good. I just saw one last night w/ a very young Robert Redford. My favorite is an episode called "An Unlocked Window", it's absolutely terrifying & brilliant at the same time. I remember seeing it the first time when I was very young, and spending the night at my Grandma's house. I could barely fall asleep. We would always make popcorn, watch Hitchcock, and then listen to scary radio shows while trying to fall asleep. I think one of them was The Shadow. "Only The Shadow Knows" (insert evil laugh). My Grandma was the coolest.

I've watched the Alfred Hitchcock TV shows when I've come across them in the past. I have a VHS with three episodes: (1) Claude Rains as a clergyman who's tempted to spend the church money on a horse-race bet---I love the twist at the end! (2) Keenan Wynn plotting to win the "day's run" pool on a cruise ship, and (3) the famous one starring Peter Lorre as a man who bets another man his lighter will fail---the loser will have his finger chopped off ...

Old-time radio shows are wonderful, too. When I was a teenager I used to listen to a radio station that played OTR from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Sunday nights. I got hooked on "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar," which originally ran as a serial---each story was in five parts, one 15-minute episode each night Monday through Friday, usually ending on a cliffhanger.

Well, I gotta be honest. I'm slight aggravated. Seems like I never get to come here. I haven't been on two consecutive days in what seems like forever! I can't wait for basketball to be over!

We miss you, too!

 

[MerryCarey]

I wore my blond wig to school today because the kids begged to see one. They were shocked at how good it looked. One kid asked me if I had my hair "made straight"! None of the teachers could believe it was a wig. In fact, one said, "Who did your hair?" I said, "Raquel Welch." I am going to wear the shorter wig tomorrow.

We need a photo gallery of your different looks!

Im still here everyone. Been off sick. Bad chest/sinus infection with hot/cold sweats. Im on meds and on the mend. My job is a little busier now so I cant check the message board at work LOL. How is everyone doing? Time for me to go to bed but Ill check back tomorrow evening! Hugs and prayers to all!

I'm glad to hear you're on the mend---get well soon!

 

[MerryCarey]

hey seawaters we are here for you all the time, anytime. girl we will give you so much support, playtex will want to patent us! Ya' know, for their over the shoulder boulder holders?

Award to MM for the Best Original Line of the Week!

I am trying to decide what Christmas movie to watch over the weekend(since it will be so cold and cloudy). I am thinking of Debbie Macombers Mrs Miracle. I love the New York City scenes..One of these years I do want to spend Christmas in NYC on Tv it looks beautiful....

Another great "Christmas in New York" movie is "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," but it's awfully hard to find. They released it in VHS, but never on DVD. (I found a VHS copy and transferred it to DVD.)

 

[MerryCarey]

I refuse to consider Spam in a can as being any sort of good! laying:

Is Spam out of the can any better??

Carl has opened up a delivery service!!
Yes, now you can phone in an order for fired twinkes and have them sent to your front door for home enjoyment. You can even order up your own personal coffee blend, if you're so inclined!
(That accommodating Camel!)

Carl is so generous and entrepreneurial! Looking forward to phoning in an order on rough days---no comfort food quite like Carl's Fired Twinkies!

My Mom's cancer may be back. They found a spot in her pelvic area. With her health and age, there is probably little they can do. As I have shared before, she has fought a brave 10 year fight with colon cancer including 4 major surgeries.

So sorry to hear this ... I'm hoping the spot is something other than cancer.