Christmas Countdown - 2012

[Binger]

ITS HERE.. ALL LOVE AND HAPPINESS FORUM FRIENDS NEAR AND FAR....

xoxoxoxxox YABBA

 

[Binger]

Have some coffee and look at the lights<,,,,,,

still shopping.....

Yabbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Can I get in on this deal?

Of course!!!

Tell your dad that this is SO FUNNY!!! I laughed so hard!

My dad has always made me laugh the whole time I was growing up.

That reminds me of our old friend Norman, who's been gone since 1997. He lived in the same neighborhood all his life, and he knew every pet in his neighborhood. He scattered birdseed for the birds, and always carried dog treats in his pockets when he took a walk. After he passed away and we were cleaning out his house (he had no family; Mr. was his closest friend), we noticed the local pets would "visit" his house, expecting a treat.

Which reminds me of a favorite Norman story: Once one of Norman's neighbors annoyed him by parking his car where it was in Norman's way, and ignoring Norman's polite requests to move it. Finally Norman said, "If you don't move the car, I'm going to throw cat-sicles into your backyard!" The guy just laughed. So Norman made up ice cubes with catnip frozen in the middle, and tossed a bunch of them into the guy's backyard that night. The ice cubes melted, and the catnip attracted every stray cat in town, and they all got "drunk" and wailed in the guy's backyard all night. He moved the car the next day!

Norman was a big Christmas fan, too ... he would have loved this forum.

What a great story! I would love to have Norman as a neighbor!

I was listening to the radio the other day and the host of the radio show came on and said, "Don't you just wish it was Wednesday already? That Christmas was all over? I do!" My mom and I sat there and stared at each other with our mouths wide open! No, we don't wish it was over! We wait for this time of year all year long!!!

I hear that from a lot of people. I just don't get it but I guess they are dealing with something different that causes them not to like the holidays. It's my cure all to everything for me!

this old one is old like 10 years but its goes so well. my laptop i dropped, it well it fell of the sofa and cracked the screen i can only see a 1/3 lol
but santa is bringing a new one

Good to see you, Shellie!

Santa is a good guy! I bet you can't wait for a new computer!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Lots of post from yesterday so I didn't get a chance to read everything. I have a busy day preparing for lots of company this evening and of course, waiting for Santa!!!!!

My tradition every Christmas Eve is to watch Santa come across the radar during the weather forecast! I have been doing that since I was a little kid, then shared that tradition with my kids, now I have no little kids living here so I watch it with Wayne. Guess what? I still jump up and down all giddy when I see him!!!

 

[made582]

Merry Christmas Eve MMC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's going to be an okay day here in Central Indy but we are all still freaked out about Wednesday. This morning they are saying that it's going to start off as freezing rain and then 8 inches of snow. Fun. I have to make my baked corn this morning and then I'll play santa and pass out all of the candy to my neighbors. Then we will be heading out to my sister's house for our Christmas Eve celebrations. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[made582]

I guess I need to hop in the shower and get ready to head out for some last minute shopping. Oy my nerves!!

I don't envy you at all!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

I seem to get more and more sentimental about Christmas as time moves on.
As the years mount and my past becomes longer than my future, this time gets to be more and more precious.

Same here! I have been thinking all this time that I am the only Christmas fanatic in my whole family but I am realizing a lot of the things I love about Christmas came from my dad! He is not quite the fanatic like me but I have a lot of favorite movies and songs because of him. No matter how silly he acts all the time he is a sentimental guy as well. I love how he has been telling me about all the Hallmark Christmas movies that he has been watching. He watched a whole lot more than I have this year! Because of this, I am becoming more and more sentimental about a lot of things involving Christmas when I pay attention to others around me.

Thanks ever so much for counting down with me for another year.
And may we continue for many years to come "if the fates allow".

....and thanks to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ryan]

Good evening, MMC!

We just finished watching Christmas Vacation about an hour ago and right after we finished we popped in Miracle on 34th Street. I LOVE Christmas!!!

I still cannot believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve (gee I bet you're sick of me saying that)! My favorite day of the year, woo hoo!!! All of the food is prepped and ready to go.

I get to open a couple of gifts from my brother, aunt/uncle, and my grandpa tomorrow. The rest is for when Santa comes tomorrow night!

I'll be tracking him all day tomorrow!!!

Good night, everyone. Sleep well, sweet dreams. The next time I chat with you all it'll be Christmas Eve here!

We watched Christmas Vacation last night too, after the kids went to bed. Nothing beats Cousin Eddie!
Hope you have a great day with family!

 

[made582]

Thanks ever so much for counting down with me for another year.
And may we continue for many years to come "if the fates allow".

And thank you Crown for leading us on this Journey every year!!!!!

 

[made582]

Hey Made.....I don't know if you can pull some strings, but Santa needs to take off....the anticipation is almost more than I can take....

I know!!!! Maybe next year he will take off at a more reasonable hour for all of us here in the states.


I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas Friend!!

 

[made582]

still shopping.....

Yabbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Starbucks gift cards for all!!!!!!

 

[CoJack27]

I did not know if I would be able to get on today because in the last few years, this site has had so many visitors on Christmas Eve. Hope everyone has a fantastic Christmas.

 

[made582]

I have a busy day preparing for lots of company this evening and of course, waiting for Santa!!!!!

Have a fun party tonight!!!!

Our news always plays a video of Santa taking off on the 10 o'clock news. So that is my tradition.


Wait Santa is at the news station right now reading Twas the night before Christmas!!!! I guess he got into Indy early!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good evening, Christmas family !!

A really nice day today. I got up when my husband left at 5:30 and stayed up. I got on and worked to make up some lines then waited to hear from the vet. Wishbone continues to respond very well to the therapy he is on and is eating like a horse. So at least it IS hopeful somewhat. I miss him so much.

I can't believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve !! Right now I am getting ready to settle in and watch The Bishop's Wife on Turner Classic Movie channel.

Seawaters, Sugar, Snowflake, CAH, Made, Xmas, Christmas Star, Irish Snow, SIT, Binger, Crown, EVERYONE, Merry Christmas dear Christmas Family !!! xo

(((HUGS))) for all ESPECIALLY:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Mickey, 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, Fate Puppy (London,) Buster, Missy, Baby, Santa's Polar Bears, Sangria, O'Malley, Beau, Taz, Zema, Rizzo, Bella, Happy, Sam, Guinness, Holly Noel and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

Wayne and I watched it too on TCM even though we have it on DVD so it was nice that we all watched it together! Merry Christmas to you too!!!

Sounds like good news on Wish! I am still praying for your baby!

Would you like to add 2 more furry kids to your shout out? I had mentioned we had 2 strays come up missing for 6 months and they showed up recently! Their names are Mama and Larry Jr. Mama because she is the one who started the stray cat population around here but not too worry, we had her fixed and got her shots! Larry Jr. is the son of my favorite stray named, Larry. Larry has been missing for a year and I miss him dearly! He is such a sweetie that I am hoping someone took him in.

 

[caninemom3]

CHRISTMAS SEASON DAY #42



Well, Good Morning, Friends most dear.

"The Eve of Christmas, a wonderous time,
when love is the reason and love is the rhyme.
The Eve of Christmas when spirits take flight.
That once a year night before -
that once a year Christmas Day."

And thus our count reaches the end:
Days to Christmas Day: 1
Long time coming -- yet it came so fast.
{{ brushes away a tear }}

I seem to get more and more sentimental about Christmas as time moves on.
As the years mount and my past becomes longer than my future, this time gets to be more and more precious.

Thanks ever so much for counting down with me for another year.
And may we continue for many years to come "if the fates allow".

Have a Marvelous Monday, an Exciting Eve and may your Christmas Day tomorrow be all you hoped for in every way, Folks!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thank you, Crown, so much for faithfully doing the countdown each day and for providing such witty insights along with the numbers. I wish I had your eloquence with words but since I do not, I will have to just say, thank you xo Have a very, very Merry Christmas xo

 

[caninemom3]

After reading Crowns post I need a tissue!! I feel the same way though..Every year Christmas means more and more to me and every year adds to the memories of past Christmases. OUr countdown says 00 now,I know I say this every year but I mean it,it has come so fast,then sometimes this past year I thought fall/winter/holiday season would never get here!! OH well everyone is still sleeping and the house is silent but not for long I am sure..this will be my last Christmas in Ga,I will be closer to my family in Utah but still 800 miles away from most of them. I want bore yall with memories of my 4 Christmases here but I am kind of sad about leaving in a way. I guess I need to hop in the shower and get ready to head out for some last minute shopping. Oy my nerves!! I will be back last this afternoon have a wonderful Day everyone!

A very Merry Christmas to you, my dear friend. I pray this year brings nothing but good to you, Brandi, your two babies and all your family including Snowball (((HUGS)) to you all xo

 

[made582]

Santa has taken over the news cast and I have to say that I like him a lot more than the normal news casters!!!

The weatherman got a lump of coal for forecasting the blizzard!!

 

[caninemom3]

ITS HERE.. ALL LOVE AND HAPPINESS FORUM FRIENDS NEAR AND FAR....

xoxoxoxxox YABBA

Merry Christmas Bing !!! Thank you for being my Christmas friend xo I look forward to knowing you for a long time and reading many more of your brilliant operas. xo (((HUGS)) from my furkids and me to you xo

 

[caninemom3]

Lots of post from yesterday so I didn't get a chance to read everything. I have a busy day preparing for lots of company this evening and of course, waiting for Santa!!!!!

My tradition every Christmas Eve is to watch Santa come across the radar during the weather forecast! I have been doing that since I was a little kid, then shared that tradition with my kids, now I have no little kids living here so I watch it with Wayne. Guess what? I still jump up and down all giddy when I see him!!!

I still get giddy on Christmas Eve too !!! You and I are of one heart I think. Merry Christmas dear CAH and SIT xoxo Praying great blessings come your way in the coming year and always xoxo

 

[caninemom3]

Merry Christmas Eve MMC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's going to be an okay day here in Central Indy but we are all still freaked out about Wednesday. This morning they are saying that it's going to start off as freezing rain and then 8 inches of snow. Fun. I have to make my baked corn this morning and then I'll play santa and pass out all of the candy to my neighbors. Then we will be heading out to my sister's house for our Christmas Eve celebrations. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas Made !!! Your Christmas Eve sounds like so much fun !!! You know, I didn't even know they were predicting such a storm for our area too. I just looked at the models and predictions and we are included. I LOVE baked corn !! I haven't had that since I was a kid when my mother made it for me. I bet it and all of your food is just delicious !! Blessings to you and your family and have a very, very Merry Christmas !! (((HUGS)) to you and all your family from my furkids and me xo