Christmas Countdown - 2013

[Christmasstar]

Well yesterday I to drop the truck off at the garage because I could smell the rear brakes burning (locking up) and the truck pulling to the right in the front. Total damage, $850.00! It needed new shoes and all new hardware for the rear brakes and for the front ones, new pads, calipers, turn the rotors, re-pack all the bearings, new brake hoses. The mechanic said I could have lost my brakes at any time because the brakes hoses were so dry rotted... That would have not been good!

So, tomorrow I'm putting the mini van in the shop for a once over before I head down to Florida and back (about 2000-2500 miles) depending on how much I drive while down there. I do this every time just to be on the safe side of things. Boy, I hope nothing wrong with that one, the last thing I want to do is break down, on I-95 in another state somewhere. That happened to me once about 15 years ago as we were driving to Bush Gardens in Virginia, about 20 miles to go to the hotel, the alternator went up in my old Chevy Blazer right on I-95. Had to get a tow truck to tow it to some garage (Bob's garage in Bob's town; lol...) and it cost me $500.00 for a rebuilt alternator.:sad:

Boy, I bet you that guy was licking his chops when he saw those out of state tags, I could have heard him tell the rest of the mechanics there that day, " Ok boys, we got a sucker here, shops closing early today.....", :lol: ....

ouch!
I had all my brakes done last year, fortunately I have a mechanical brother who looks after this stuff. I do need to check all my fluid levels yet before I leave on Saturday

 

[merrymistletoe]

I would of loved to have met him.... I saw his name in your post and I have to tell this. This past weekend, we were watching a movie called the Birdcage, (with Robin Williams, Nathan lane, gene Hackman) and in that movie, which is a scream to watch in the first place, is a clip, a skit about John Wayne that you'll die laughing about.

Well, I about thought I was going to fall off the couch from laughing so hard, especially when Nathan lane was trying to walk like John Wayne. I was screaming, laughing so hard, I had tears coming from my eyes and gasping for breath laughing soooo hard. My daughter was rolling around the floor from laughing so hard, I just kept on saying, "that's not right"...

Anyways, when you get the chance watch the movie, you'll pee yourself from laughing so hard....

Oh my goodness, I love that movie. there's so many funny scenes in it. you are so right!!!

Okay, at this point it might be easier to ask who isn't going on vacation next week?

I'm not...

Thanks, merrymistletoe!

How was your weekend?

Xo


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Our weekend was very laid back. hubby wasn't feeling well so we watched movies all weekend, but nothing too great.

Hey friends,

Can you please keep Harlowe in your prayers?

She has gotten sick four times today, and I'm very worried.

Thanks.


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Bless that sweet little baby!!!!

I finally get back here tonight and I still have 13 pages to go through, busy day at MMC! I can't wait to go through it all.

YES, that's how I feel when I get on here too. we have lots of gabbers, huh?

She'd love to get after me Have you seen that face?!

My favorite is this one...She looks angry!! Channeling Harry Callahan, "Go ahead, make my day"

=)

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sweetest little face in the world!

Hello everyone!
It is going to be warmer today, we will have a high of 80 degrees. Scattered showers/storms are expected.
I plan on going to Target later this morning, I have a list of things that we need. And while I am there I'm going to pick up a couple of tubes and maybe those noodle thingies to throw in the pool. I read that they may keep the ducks from landing in the pool. We'll see what happens. I also want to stop at the pet store for some new kitty cat toys. So many of their toys seems to vanish, I don't know where they go.
My daughter has her first driving lesson today after school with an instructor. I hope she does well with the private lessons. I just can't teach her. I am a nervous wreck.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

we did the driving lessons for our daughter & she did great. I think it was worth it. she was much better driving afterwards, & I didn't have to do it! lol

Good morning everyone!

Wow, It took me about 2 hours this morning to be able to log in and then once I was able to do that, get to any of the pages here... Did anyone else have any issues logging in early this morning (like 5-6 am, est)?

Maybe there must have been some sort of maintenance thing going on or some upgrades with the servers this morning!

Dude, I have issues E v e r y d a y!!!!

Well yesterday I to drop the truck off at the garage because I could smell the rear brakes burning (locking up) and the truck pulling to the right in the front. Total damage, $850.00! It needed new shoes and all new hardware for the rear brakes and for the front ones, new pads, calipers, turn the rotors, re-pack all the bearings, new brake hoses. The mechanic said I could have lost my brakes at any time because the brakes hoses were so dry rotted... That would have not been good!

So, tomorrow I'm putting the mini van in the shop for a once over before I head down to Florida and back (about 2000-2500 miles) depending on how much I drive while down there. I do this every time just to be on the safe side of things. Boy, I hope nothing wrong with that one, the last thing I want to do is break down, on I-95 in another state somewhere. That happened to me once about 15 years ago as we were driving to Bush Gardens in Virginia, about 20 miles to go to the hotel, the alternator went up in my old Chevy Blazer right on I-95. Had to get a tow truck to tow it to some garage (Bob's garage in Bob's town; ...) and it cost me $500.00 for a rebuilt alternator
Boy, I bet you that guy was licking his chops when he saw those out of state tags, I could have heard him tell the rest of the mechanics there that day, " Ok boys, we got a sucker here, shops closing early today.....", ....

$500???? Oh my...yeap you are right, & it was rebuilt? that's highway robbery!! (literally!)

 

[merrymistletoe]

Good a.m. y'all! how's it?

Snow, I am so thankful Harlowe is feeling better. did she do ok last night?

Xmastidings, I hope y'all have a great time in Florida. sounds great!

Star, hope u have fun on ur trip! sorry to hear about the drama in ur hood yesterday. did they find out anything?

hubby was pressure washing the house yesterday & burned up the pressure washer. It was borrowed too. OUCH, we have ordered a new 1 for my uncle now.

 

[snowflake22]

Good a.m. y'all! how's it?

Snow, I am so thankful Harlowe is feeling better. did she do ok last night?

Xmastidings, I hope y'all have a great time in Florida. sounds great!

Star, hope u have fun on ur trip! sorry to hear about the drama in ur hood yesterday. did they find out anything?

hubby was pressure washing the house yesterday & burned up the pressure washer. It was borrowed too. OUCH, we have ordered a new 1 for my uncle now.

Thank you, merrymistletoe!

Hugs to you!!

Xo


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[merrymistletoe]

Not sure what I will get into today. Hmmmm.....
I am calling the pool guy back, we have been waiting on them for a week now. I guess they're super busy this time of year.

HmG, that's a great idea you have about the floats & noodles keeping the ducks out of the water.
what flowers did you guys plant?

Made, I read back in the pages where u thought about going away for a break. UH.......HELLO...... dude, u r so stuck w/ us. If u take a break-we break w/ u. that's ur only option man! besides, who else could keep Seawaters & Coach in line better than u? Nobody!

 

[merrymistletoe]

Oh Oh Oh, gotta joke for y'all my daughters teacher told them, see how quickly y'all get it...




"2 guys walk into a bar, the 3rd 1 ducks".........

 

[made582]

Good Morning MMC!!!!!! It's going to be a hot one here today!!! Ugh. We are looking at a high of 86 with 80% humidity. So needless to say my a/c is going to get a workout. My plans for today involve working on my movie script and then helping my neighbor's granddaughter move a bunch of stuff into storage. Then I'm going to pass out from heat exhaustion. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!

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[made582]

Well yesterday I to drop the truck off at the garage because I could smell the rear brakes burning (locking up) and the truck pulling to the right in the front. Total damage, $850.00! It needed new shoes and all new hardware for the rear brakes and for the front ones, new pads, calipers, turn the rotors, re-pack all the bearings, new brake hoses. The mechanic said I could have lost my brakes at any time because the brakes hoses were so dry rotted... That would have not been good!

So, tomorrow I'm putting the mini van in the shop for a once over before I head down to Florida and back (about 2000-2500 miles) depending on how much I drive while down there. I do this every time just to be on the safe side of things. Boy, I hope nothing wrong with that one, the last thing I want to do is break down, on I-95 in another state somewhere. That happened to me once about 15 years ago as we were driving to Bush Gardens in Virginia, about 20 miles to go to the hotel, the alternator went up in my old Chevy Blazer right on I-95. Had to get a tow truck to tow it to some garage (Bob's garage in Bob's town; lol...) and it cost me $500.00 for a rebuilt alternator.:sad:

Boy, I bet you that guy was licking his chops when he saw those out of state tags, I could have heard him tell the rest of the mechanics there that day, " Ok boys, we got a sucker here, shops closing early today.....", :lol: ....

$850 for all of that is pretty good. $500 for a rebuilt alternator is crazy!!!

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[made582]

Good Morning, Fantastically Fun-Filled Friendly Folks Forever Frolicking Fearlessly Forward Forgetting Few Fete Facts.

That just blew my mind. LOL!!!!


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[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning everyone!

Wow, It took me about 2 hours this morning to be able to log in and then once I was able to do that, get to any of the pages here... Did anyone else have any issues logging in early this morning (like 5-6 am, est)?

Maybe there must have been some sort of maintenance thing going on or some upgrades with the servers this morning!

I logged in about that time, no problems here.

 

[made582]

GOOD AM ohhh crown.. WAKEY EAKEY THE PINES OFFICIALLY OPENS FOR THE SEASON.. TONIGHT! HOT TUB IS READY..POOL,, BACK LOT,,,, TRAPEZE,, SUSHI BAR... AND CARL HAS A MULBERRY BLEND YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS THE PINES<<<<


YABBBBBBBAAAA!

Sushi??? I think I'll stop for dinner on my way down.

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[HomemakinGirl]

we did the driving lessons for our daughter & she did great. I think it was worth it. she was much better driving afterwards, & I didn't have to do it! lol

I agree, it will be well worth having the instructor. Better him than me cheesy

 

[made582]

Good morning everyone!

Wow, It took me about 2 hours this morning to be able to log in and then once I was able to do that, get to any of the pages here... Did anyone else have any issues logging in early this morning (like 5-6 am, est)?

Maybe there must have been some sort of maintenance thing going on or some upgrades with the servers this morning!

We wanted to make sure your anticipation had built to a satisfactory level before we allowed you on.

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[Christmasstar]

Have the day off, of course that just means off from the place that pays me to work!
I have lots of work to do here. Like others here, I have that urge to get the house all clean before leaving for vacation.

Also have to make sure there is enough stuff for the cats when Emily comes to look after them. They all know something is up and are all restless. I worry about leaving them for a week and will miss them.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

HmG, that's a great idea you have about the floats & noodles keeping the ducks out of the water.
what flowers did you guys plant?

We picked up pink and purple petunias. They're pretty, can't wait until they start to grow.

 

[made582]

Dude, I have issues E v e r y d a y!!!!

You didn't happen to get new anti virus software or change the settings on your current one around the time this all started did you?

 

[xmastidings]

We wanted to make sure your anticipation had built to a satisfactory level before we allowed you on.

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:lol: Good one Made!!!:lol:

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening,

Had an absolutely horrible night at work, we had a power outage this afternoon where we had to pull everything off the shelves, and of course we get to the last few pieces and then the power comes back. We had to set everything back up, we lost over 90 minutes of time that I was supposed to be doing inventory. I asked my manager if we would be able to "book inventory" it instead, and of course not. By the time I was caught up enough, and after my dinner break. I didn't even start counting until 7 pm. It usually takes a good 4 hours to count and enter the numbers, I called my wife and told her I wouldn't be home until probably 11. I busted my butt and got out at 9, I am exhausted and glad I have tomorrow off.
Got a busy day ahead of me tomorrow, got to put in the other AC, laundry and so on.

Have a good night everyone.

Sorry you had such a rough night at work :/

Hope today is a much better day, my friend!!

Either way, come to The Pines to blow off some steam tonight!!


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[Meceka]

Good morning, MMC!

mgramsey, I'm glad your mom is doing better and was able to move into a regular room. I will continue to pray for her and your entire family.

Merrymistletoe, I'm glad to see you posting this morning. I hope all of your technical issues get fixed - we miss you around here! {{{hugs}}}

Christmasstar, enjoy your day off today. What a scary thing to have happen in your neighborhood. I am so glad you are safe! Congrats on the quickness of your cashiering - sounds like you are finding your rhythm!

Snowflake, I am glad that Harlowe is doing better!

 

[snowflake22]

Hello everyone!
It is going to be warmer today, we will have a high of 80 degrees. Scattered showers/storms are expected.
I plan on going to Target later this morning, I have a list of things that we need. And while I am there I'm going to pick up a couple of tubes and maybe those noodle thingies to throw in the pool. I read that they may keep the ducks from landing in the pool. We'll see what happens. I also want to stop at the pet store for some new kitty cat toys. So many of their toys seems to vanish, I don't know where they go.
My daughter has her first driving lesson today after school with an instructor. I hope she does well with the private lessons. I just can't teach her. I am a nervous wreck.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Hope you have a great day, HmG!!

And hope all goes well for your daughter today with her driving lesson.

xx


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