Christmas Countdown - 2012

[Christmasstar]

Good morning, MMC!

Ugh! Not much sleep last night. Bo was outside on the porch until a flash of lightning woke me up around 2 something in the a.m. I got him inside right before the thunder and the rain hit. I had to leave a light on for him and that bothered me so a restless night was had. It is going to be a long day, but I shall make it a MERRY one!

Take care and stay cool and safe!

red bull...that stuff will keep you wide eyed for hours!!
:razz:

 

[Christmasstar]

Thank you Star !! xoxoxo The medicine worked fairly quickly last evening. Sometimes it doesn't which is why I wanted to post first ! Steam.......I have never tried that....,maybe I will the next time !!

I don't know what a normal Fall weather season is anymore.......I am just hoping !! xxo

hope it helps you!

 

[Christmasstar]

Going to the park with some friends for a picnic lunch. I think I will go to KFC since it is twoonie Tuesday.
Kind of overcast right now but the radar does not show any rain for here.

 

[caninemom3]

Going to the park with some friends for a picnic lunch. I think I will go to KFC since it is twoonie Tuesday.
Kind of overcast right now but the radar does not show any rain for here.

A picnic sounds lovely Star !!!! Have a nice afternoon !!!

I found a siggy !!! What do you think ???????

 

[mgramsey]

Well I am about to head to bed....it's been a great day..I feel we are getting so close to late summer!!! schools are starting back...in just 2 months cooler weather willhopefully be here...I sure hope we have a cold winter..last year was so warm...maybe this year will BE THE opposite! good night everyone!

I'm with you. I wish it would state snowing in early November and we would not see the ground until March.

 

[Holiday]

hey merry c. there's lots of things you can do for decor on the outside of your home. use tomato cages, turn them upside down, put the "new" bottom in a planter, wrap w/ Christmas lights & tada beautifully lit trees for the outside of your home. if you have fencing around your yard, hang the icicle lights from it for a really cool look. find some wooden dowels, foam plates, & colored cling wrap. put 2 foam plates together, top to top, (may need a bit of newspaper to fill the inside) slide the dowel into the plates, cover the plates w/ colored cling, tie w/ curly ribbon.....giant lollipops to line your walkway! this looks great for a candy land themed decor. if you've got white posts on your porch, use red outdoor ribbon & turn them into peppermint sticks. girl i gotta ton of ideas. you'll come up w/ some cool stuff, i just know it.

Great ideas!!! :grin:

 

[MerryNoel]

I hope he is better this morning!!

Nopers... 103 this morning ... He is sleeping now though ... Poor wee boy

I do have some extra time to get cleaning and decluttering done around here though

 

[Holiday]

The clouds and the wind just rolled through here but all of the rain had dried up.:-(

I hope you can sneak in a nap later today!

Same here made!!! It sure looked like rain & then...nothing!

 

[Holiday]

I found a siggy !!! What do you think ???????

LOVE IT!!!! (I'm not ready for fall yet, but I love to see fall pictures!!!) :smile:

 

[Holiday]

Nopers... 103 this morning ... He is sleeping now though ... Poor wee boy

I do have some extra time to get cleaning and decluttering done around here though

I hope today he starts feeling better! Poor guy!

 

[Holiday]

Good afternoon! What happened to morning?? The day is slipping away from me! It's almost lunch time, but I wanted to stop in & say hello! Hope you are all having a great day!

 

[MerryBells]

I found a siggy !!! What do you think ???????

It's great! I love Fall!

 

[Undrtakr]

So glad to hear they closed the animal displays, always felt sorry for them in those wee spaces. The farm area was nice, lots of room for them to wander around. I remember the swan, alone in a very small cement area with a bit of muddy water to wade in. I think they will be much better off in a big zoo where there is good care and lots of space.
We went to Story book gardens often when I was a kid, took my kids there once (1998) when all the animals were still there.
Is the Merry go round still by the front entrance?

Yes it is still there!

 

[Solice]

It is time for me to take another nap. This last chemo was BAD!!! But, at least, it's supposed to be the last. Now onward and upward to surgery and radiation.

Thinking of you, and praying for you! Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

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[snowflake22]

Enjoying a nice peaceful evening. My favorite show, cake boss is on.
Slowly getting a pile of stuff for our garage sale on Saturday.
Get the jet ready and everyone come, need to get rid of it all!!

Good Morning, CS! I thought of you while I was flipping through the channels last night- saw Cake Boss was on & wondered if you were watching it! =)

Good evening, Christmas family !!

Just got done working about an hour ago.......I don't want anyone here to panic but as I type I am in a major, major asthma attack.....I am used to them...I wanted to post here before I took my medicine......

Next Monday is my first day at the new job. Very honestly I am scared...but the only way out is through.........I went to mass yesterday and made sure to talk with our Heavenly Father about it and I know all here will pray......If I could also ask my fellow Catholic friends to say a couple of Hail Mary's for me...That would be fantastic !!!

The hawk never came back after that time when it circled us yesterday. I know they can be fierce and have sharp talons but I was in "mommy mode" so even if it would have attacked, it would have wished it didn't !! I would fight for my kids to my last breath.......speaking of which.......I will be back in a few !!

Special ((((HUGS)))) to:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Charlie, Gary, Bailey, Jerrold, Irving, Martha, Uncle Julio, Missy, Scooby, Sasha, Jacob, Cracker, Bunny B, Penny, Pocket, LuLu, Bear-Bear, Stripey, Holly and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

Hey CM3, thinking of you! Glad you're doing better today, and your medicines kicked in quickly. Those asthma attacks must be scary.

I will definitely say some Hail Mary's for you =] But you're going to do great @ your new job!! Excited for you! xo

Btw, I love your new fall window signature! Beautiful!!

I think these are the one's that Snowflake was talking about. QVC must be out of the ones by westing house but HSN has a different brand.

http://www.hsn.com/home-decor/daint...ristmas-tree-finials-8-pack_p-6757825_xp.aspx


Westing house also offers them in the shape of Santa or Snowman. They are just plastic though.

Thanks, Made!! Thought I was going crazy or something after I couldn't find them on QVC.. Yes, these are like the ones I saw there!

MerryCarey, like I mentioned yesterday, you should be able to find more options when the stores start putting their Christmas decorations out. If I come across anything, I'll post it!

Up at midnight with a feverish wee boy .... Poor Finley.
Thought I would pop in to see how our ginormous countdown is doing... Amazing as usual!!!!!

MerryNoel, sorry Finley hasn't been feeling well. Hope his fever breaks soon. I'll keep him in my thoughts & prayers!

Howdy Christmas Family!!!

it's Been a LONG HOT TIRING DAY!!!!! and I'm still bummed cause I can't access MMC radio! Oh well Maybe I'll get the sucker to work before Christmas lol. Kids are all fine and so is DH. I just hate he has to work out in this heat! it takes it's toll and I do worry about him. I'm a worry wart!

Thinking about your DH, lilnoelelf. The heat really does take it's toll, hope he stays safe & hydrated.

Christmasstar- all I got to say is OW WEEE!!!!
CM3- I read that and it scared me!!! I'm glad your better!!!
MerryNoel- So sorry that your Finley is sick!!! I hope he feels better soon! Poor lil guy!! I don't like it when Kids are sick

xmas365- Hope ya feel better in the morning too!!!

And to all the family I missed and to all the furbabies, Big huge hugs....

I'm going to tinker with the cover art on Love of Christmas on FB and then hit the hay. the dryer went out here and I got to rig a line till we can get a new one

Y'all have a good one!

Good morning!
We just had a funeral here for a little crow baby.
It came here yesterday, looking for protection, I guess.
It's strange that birds seek out to us humans when they are injured.
Crying for help..

While many many other Crows was trying to kill him.
Why do they do that?

So the boys fed him, and took care of him all day.
Even after I thought they were sleeping, they were out to watch over the little crow.

They tried to hide him before they got to bed yesterday.
BUT our neighbours cat did find it...
So the boys are so sad, they fall in love with the little birdie..

Well, thats life I guess. A bird who cant fly, do not survive long.
I wish I could take him in, but who does that? LOL

So we had a funeral and the bird is now in heaven..
And I told the boys that the bird is so thankful and grateful for
that they tried to look after him. And that they cared. And Im sure he is...

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I'm sending my oldest daughter (14) to Bulgaria today!
I have to deliver here at the airport in an hour.
A little bit anxious (I am) But I believe she will be fine...
She is travelling with my oldest sister and her son, my nephew.

They are staying for two weeks.
While my daughter is flying home after a week (alone)
She probably get to know some other kids/families who are travelling that day.
(my sister will follow her to the airport of course)
But she is still my little baby, and a mother always worries right?


So, what happens here? Any plans for the day?
The last day in July!!!!!

Hey Solice, that was very sweet of your boys! You've sure taught them about love, respect, and kindness to all creatures. May the sweet little crow rest in peace.

Hope you daughter has a fun & safe trip!

Yippee! Last day of July!! Thanks for reminding me One day closer to Fall!

Good morning, MMC!

Ugh! Not much sleep last night. Bo was outside on the porch until a flash of lightning woke me up around 2 something in the a.m. I got him inside right before the thunder and the rain hit. I had to leave a light on for him and that bothered me so a restless night was had. It is going to be a long day, but I shall make it a MERRY one!

Take care and stay cool and safe!

Good Morning, Meceka! Hope you make it through the day w/out getting too tired, my friend. Have some caffeine nearby!

Good morning, Christmas family

I am sitting here with my Hermione drinking my coffee. In just an hour I have to get on for work. All is in readiness for training tomorrow for the new job. It should take only an hour and then after that back to the old job for my regular shift.

I hope I am doing the right thing by leaving my old company. I have tried and tried and tried to get them to compromise and they just won't and I really don't want to be stuck working Noon to 9 p.m. Monday - Friday the rest of my life. I wonder if I am being unreasonable ? What if the new company doesn't have enough work ? Oh my. I am going to quit thinking about it and just go on with my plans..........

I have been looking for an Autumn siggy ....th one I have now is pretty but I think it is too small........So I guess I will be changing it !!

Everyone have a very, very Christmassy day !!

Big (((HUGS))) to all ESPECIALLY:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Charlie, Gary, Bailey, Jerrold, Irving, Martha, Uncle Julio, Missy, Scooby, Sasha, Jacob, Cracker, Bunny B, Penny, Pocket, LuLu, Bear-Bear, Stripey, Holly and all furkids everywhere xoxoo


Hugs back to you, Wish, Hermione, Clancy, Smokey, and Lily!! xo
:rudolph:

Good afternoon! What happened to morning?? The day is slipping away from me! It's almost lunch time, but I wanted to stop in & say hello! Hope you are all having a great day!

Hey Holiday! Hope you have a lovely day, as well!!

 

[Christmasstar]

A picnic sounds lovely Star !!!! Have a nice afternoon !!!

short lived picnic, but a nice one. Got asked to work this afternoon.
So, now I have to go,
Have a nice afternoon everyone!!!

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon, MMC!

I just finished a large coffee - waiting for the caffeine to kick in now. When it does, I should be able to really plow through the paperwork on my desk

Have a MERRY afternoon!

:sparkle:

 

[sugar142286]

Good afternoon, everyone and how are you? I am well. Today is my off! All is well here! DH and I are taking the kids to the drive-in tonight. Ice Age 4 is the first move playing, which looks very cute, so I am excited about that. I think EA will really like it.

Not much going on here in my neck of the woods. Can't believe tomorrow is the first day of August. Summer is really flying by. Fall will truly be here before we know it and I can't wait!

What is new with everyone else? I hope to read a good bit of the posts tomorrow. DH will be working, so that means the kids will be scheduled for daycare. I won't have much going on tomorrow, so I think I will have a good bit of time on my hands...lol.

Well, off to do some reading now. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. God Bless. Thinking of all of you and your families and furbabies! Keep those smiles on your faces! :grin:

 

[sugar142286]

Good afternoon, MMC!

I just finished a large coffee - waiting for the caffeine to kick in now. When it does, I should be able to really plow through the paperwork on my desk

Have a MERRY afternoon!

:sparkle:

Good afternoon, Meceka! :-D

 

[sugar142286]

Going to the park with some friends for a picnic lunch. I think I will go to KFC since it is twoonie Tuesday.
Kind of overcast right now but the radar does not show any rain for here.

Sounds like a lot of fun! Hope you didn't get rained on and you had a lovely time with your friends!