Christmas Countdown - 2012

[Christmasstar]

so sorry to hear you had a bad day at work, (((hugs))))

 

[Christmasstar]

I am putting this cold to bed now, good night all!

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

Photography, writing, cultur, sightseeing, architecture, music, litteratur, food, wine..... =]

Sounds like New York again. I have no bias toward New York, I never lived there, as a former resident of Baltimore, Maryland, I actually have a strong dislike toward all New York sports teams (especially the Yankees). But I know they really do it up at Christmas time.

 

[made582]

Good evening, MMC!

I hope you are safe up there!!!!!!!!! It looks like it got pretty bad.


CM3- It looks like it's moving into your area now. Stay Safe!!!!

 

[Seawaters]

Great ones, Shellie!!!

GOOD MORNING MMC
just a few pointers . men have a better life read this and then tell me lol
Men Are Just Happier People

Your last name stays put.....The garage is all yours.

Wedding plans take care of themselves....Chocolate is just another snack.

You can be President.....You can never be pregnant.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.....The world is your urinal

You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky

Wrinkles add character..People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.

The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.

New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet....One mood all the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat...A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

You can open all your own jars.... If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.... Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You almost never have strap problems in public... You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

Everything on your face stays its original color... The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

You can play with toys all your life. Your belly usually hides your big hips.

One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons

You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look... You can ' do' your nails with a pocket knife.

You have freedom of choice concerning growing a moustache...You can do Christmas shopping for 20 relatives on December 24 in 20 minutes

ok ok and one for the men ....

Man Learning to Understanding Women

 

[Seawaters]

Which Julius?

Julius Erving
Julius Caesar
Julius La Rosa
Orange Julius
Did Julius your car keys?
Julius Peppers

********** MILESTONE DAY **********
But beware the Ides of March!
(At least if you name is Julius)

 

[Seawaters]

A hit-and-run!!!

Woke to the crash of thunder this morning and to discover that sometime during the night the power went out. Thunder did not last long, just long enough to wake us all!

 

[Seawaters]

My first choice would be New York, definitely. Then San Francisco and or Washington, DC.

I'm planning a new trip to USA in November
(closer to Christmas!!!) But I don't know where.
Any suggestions? Where would you like to go?

We have been thinking about NY, Washington, Seattle, San Francisco,
Florida and Texas (+visiting a aunt in Houston)...

NY it's tempting, but it is so big and crowded (I guess)
Have you seen one big city you have seen them all (I think)

The goal for the trip is just to enjoy ourselves.
+ Do a lot of Christmas shopping! =]

 

[Seawaters]

Right you are!!! They have filled the house with a wonderful smell that is reminiscent of a field of clover with a subtle spicy undertone.

I thought I saw Seawaters with a set of spicy-pine-scented shamrock candles, but it was pretty hard to keep track of what-all was going on last night!

 

[Seawaters]

I was thinking the same thing, Jennifer. I also hope it means an extra mild, unhot summer!!!

Since we're all having a super mild end of winter/beginning of spring, maybe this means we'll have an extra cold winter next year with snow for Christmas. I wish!

 

[Seawaters]

This all sounds so good. And the planning will make the time go even faster, I bet!

Good morning everyone! Just one more day to go until the weekend! Just typing that puts a smile on my face. Brandi on the other hand has really enjoyed her week on spring break. She loves teaching but she really misses the baby. She has about 8 weeks when school returns on monday then she gets a week break until summer school starts,then she will work 4 weeks,then she will have 3 weeks off before she has to go back and the last week of July is when we will go on vacation to Oregon to visit with my mom to see how she is doing....I hope my siblings can get off then too. But one thing is for certain....we will for sure 100% meet this Christmas at my house in Georgia since we missed out this year!! AHHH can't wait!!!! Well I have to get back to work!!! have a great day all talk to yall later on!!!

 

[Seawaters]

Good suggestion!

Georgia!!!oint:

 

[xmas365]

Try Boston, Massachusetts!

I am biased towards Boston myself, plus there is so much more just some short drives away from Boston; Newport, Rhode Island, Cape Cod, Yankee Candle, Salem, Massachusetts, especially around Halloween with the embracing of their history of witches. Plus more I cannot think of right now.

 

[Seawaters]

Please take care, CAH.

I think the conversation of, visual migraines, jinxed me! I had a bad one yesterday. This one did end up hurting because usually when I have one I just try to lay down and relax until it passes but instead I just had too much to do and kept trying to do stuff around the house. I ended up with a headache and nausea afterward. It knocked me down for the day but I guess it didn't help that I have already been feeling exhausted this past week. I will be okay! I will think of Christmas and be just fine! :wiggy:

I tried to come on here yesterday but it just hurt to look at a computer screen. I haven't had a chance to read any of the countdown today. I will try to catch up later.

I hope you all have a blessed day! =)

 

[Seawaters]

Uh, and that's a bad thing???

How to know you really are sick...
spend all morning watching cartoons and playing pop the bubble on the computer!

 

[xmas365]

Good evening, Christmas family

What a HORRIBLE day at work. I was typing along when the phone rang so of course I answered. It was my supervisor. Aparently I made a HUGE mistake on one of the radiology reports and the doctor who dictated it called and reamed out my company so my supervisor of course had to call and tell me I caused all of them to be yelled at.
After that I did not even want to type at all but I had to. I told her I had probably used an abbreviation that was similar to the correct one and had not noticed but I immediately changed it so it will never happen again.

On top of that, I had requested a vacation day tomorrow. I did not know how much notice they needed or anything so I figured it could not hurt to ask. The reply was that they had to get someone to work my shift for me so I can be off. I feel really guilty but I am still taking tomorrow. I need to be away from them for a while to think things over. I don't need someone yelling at me and trying to make me feel guilty. I do all that by myself.

Hey Made, no I do not have any alarms on my car. I don't know why it quit running !

As for the question about the "Mystery Greeter" I have no clue. All I know is when I got the mail today there was a package for me and that is what the return address said. "MMC Mystery Greeter - Rudolph Day".......It was a WONDERFULLY sweet and appreciated gesture xoxoxo

I will try to be back later everyone. If not, have a GREAT evening ((Hugs))

:celebrate:

I am sorry you had such a bad day, enjoy tomorrow. Whoever did that was very thoughtful, makes me so proud to be involved with this site. The people here are so great.

 

[Seawaters]

I hope your car gets better! LOL!!! I wish I could have seen your face when you opened your gift. What exactly is the MMC Greeter for Rudolph Day?

((((CAH)))) I hope you are feeling better. xo


Good morning, Dear Christmas family

It is a gorgeous day here, very warm and sunny. We had a few thunderstorms this morning but they were not bad. They were really early at 6 a.m. so my furkids and I were in bed and just snuggled in together and rested.

I had requested to take tomorrow off to have a three day weekend and was not sure I was going to be approved for it. I just found out an hour ago that I did get approved and will be off Friday, Saturday and Sunday !! Believe, me it is a much needed rest.

My car which was in the shop is now back. They ran all kinds of tests on it and checked everything and could find NOTHING wrong with it. Plus, right after it was taken it, they tried to start it and it was fine. Go figure. I am not sure what is or was up with it. I just hope it is not some kind of intermittent problem that comes and goes randomly.

When I went to get the mail this morning there was a mysterious package from the MMC Mystery Greeter for Rudolph Day !!!!!! I very excitedly opened it like a 5 year old (which I still am inside) and there were three of the MOST WONDERFUL Polar Bear ornaments I have EVER SEEN !!!!! I don't know who you are, but dear Mystery Greeter, THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!! You really made my day with those wonderful, adorable ornaments. You can't imagine how I grinned when I saw them. I just felt warm and fuzzy all over, sort of like the bears !! xo Now I can't wait to put them on my tree !!!!

((((((HUGS)))))) to you !! xo

((((Christmasstar)))) I hope you are feeling better soon !!!!

I did not notice when I was reading the posts anything by Made. Has anyone heard from him ?? I hope everything is okay. It just would not be the same on here without Made !! xo

I hope and pray all are doing well. I spoke to Wes today ! He does sound a little tired but other than that is fine. The doctors told him he had absolutely NO DAMAGE to his heart AT ALL - Not even 1% !!!!!!! Praise God.

I have been trying a variation in my diet. It will be three years if I make it this December since I have been at goal weight. I was starting to go back to overeating on a regular basis again and not being able to "stick" to the plan at all. Then I decided I would really watch carefully during the week and on Saturday and Sunday allow myself to have my favorites. So far, so good. We will see if it is going to work. I just can't diet all the time anymore.

Take care, Christmas family (((Hugs))) to all especially Ella, Snickers, Harlowe, Gomez, Chico, Daisy, Pocket, Scooby, Sasha, Snowball, Palmer, Mouse, and all our furkids everywhere xoxo


Hermione now weighs 30.2 pounds !!!! I think she is going to be gargantuan !!! xo :smile:

 

[Seawaters]

Brent is 100% right, MerryBells. Good luck!

Good luck, MerryBells! Seven pounds within a few weeks is a great accomplishment. Keep it up!

 

[Seawaters]

The Biltmore House in Asheville, NC is gorgeous. Photo ops abound, and they have their own vineyards. Their wines are excellent. THey decorate beautifully for Christmas, but I am not sure when they do it.

Photography, writing, cultur, sightseeing, architecture, music, litteratur, food, wine..... =]

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

Have I said before I am tired, that is all I feel right now. Another busy day at work, I spent maybe an hour working in my area, did the rest elsewhere and computer work. Then we had to go out and do our shopping for our soon to be birthday boy LC, we decided to get him a Big Wheel, I loved them as a kid, I think he will to. Another early morning is creeping up quite quickly.

Have a good night!