Christmas Countdown - 2013

['Tis the season]

What a great post xmas365. Thank you.

 

[xmastidings]

It's starting to stick!!!

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Yea man! Now that's what were talking about; snow and the start of the Christmas season...It's a good sign~

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good evening,

My first day back went quite well, I feel fine, I thought my back would be a lot sorer. I talked to on of my bosses about Black Friday, and how I suffer from anxiety and nearly had a panic attack last year due to the "crush" of people and the feeling of being trapped. She said she will be sure I will be safe and will be checking on me to be sure I am fine. I am so nervous about BF this year.

The other thing is, I applied for a new job tonight, I am not going to jinx myself by saying where just yet. It is for a position I have never done before but my background is spot on for what they are looking. So, if you can, please wish me luck, say a prayer, keep me in a thought, I would really appreciate it.

We are all signed and ready for the new Equinox tomorrow, we did all the paperwork tonight, they will be getting the plates tomorrow, and we will have our new car. My wife and I are beyond excited. It is also suppose to snow, so the all wheel drive may be tested pretty much right away. The snow is suppose to be here right before rush hour, so there may be a school delay.


It is after midnight, it is my turn for the special post, so here we go...

I'm so happy to hear your first day back went well!
Best wishes for the other job, I will keep you in my prayers!
And congratulations on the new car!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

This is not my style, I like to post in the "privacy" of the blogs, but our most special friend would be most proud of me doing it this way. I am anxious, but it is my time to do a little extra for MMC.


December 26, 2012 12:01 AM

It was over for most of the world, the greatest day of the year had come and gone. the wrapping paper still strewn on some floors across the country, and I am sure there were some lonely Christmas trees already on the sidewalk. I have a friend that is that way, you build up the hype and the fun just to throw it out the door as soon as Bing, Nat, and all the other crooners voices have not even finished echoing from the radio. It is not the end, but the beginning.

We may be sad at that time, but we know there are only 364 days to countdown to make the next year even better.

As we began that journey on the way Christmas 2013, the friendship here grows, we share our lives on The Countdown thread, we pray for each other, we care for each other, we love each other as family. We cry for our friends at the loss of a pet, we give a shoulder to one who needs it. We private message each other when we have a concern. We have become a family in the most 21st Century way.

This journey has had its share of laughs, heartbreak, loss, and strength.

The absolute darkest part of this past year happened back in April, we lost probably our most beloved member, Louanne, Caninemom3. As for me and probably a lot of others here, she was the first to introduce herself to a new member. We became very close in a short amount of time, I was able to confide in her because she was always there to lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, or one of her special (((hugs))). I, like most of us, was absolutely devastated by her passing, I cried gallons of tears for someone I never met in person, but my heart could not help but feel torn. I was very close to leaving MMC at that point, the pain of coming here was too much to bear. Then the strength of this community reached down and grabbed me by the shoulders and held me firm, two of you especially, I am sure you know who you are and how you made me see how much more important it was to be here than leave. Thank You so much.

We moved forward, we grew closer as a community, our family full of love soon was able laugh again, grow closer and celebrate little things together.
Who will forget Christmas In July and #blamesugar, I still laugh thinking of that. Valerie, Chad's blue shirt, and some of the wine induced laughter brought on by QVC.

The 'Bers, where else can a bunch of us go nuts over the last three letters of a month. Celebrating the birth of one our members daughter, the pure happiness we felt for Coach as we read his heartfelt posts about becoming a father. The journey was getting higher, getting closer, Halloween, sharing our decorations, the candy we enjoy, Music Choice Xmas music. It is getting closer, you can smell it, you can taste it, Christmas is becoming visible.

Here it is, November 12, the journey has brought us to the peak. Look down everyone, you can see the tree at the bottom this mountain. We have made it to the top, it is all down hill as the season starts tomorrow. Let's get ready for this rush, it always goes way too fast, let's enjoy this to the fullest extent.

Do the little things, enjoy the thoughts of Christmas. Celebrate Louanne this year, as she taught us all so much about her love of Christmas. Put a polar bear in your nativity, as we all knew she had a whole menagerie celebrating the birth of Jesus in her nativity scene.

We love you Louanne, we will celebrate this Christmas as we always do, but it will be done with you deeply in our hearts. You led us on this journey, you were the strength, the heart, your legacy is the love that is here. Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas.

The season is less than 24 hours away, let's get ready to party MMC this is our time of year.

The journey is nearly complete.

Another beautiful and amazing post. This is my first year being part of the countdown during the special posts and it has been wonderful.
I feel so blessed to be here and have the opportunity to get to know all of you.
Great job xmas, I am so happy to be along for the journey!

 

[xmastidings]

That is fantastic news. Hope it all goes smoothly and quickly for you. I hope you all find the perfect new home. It must be bittersweet moving I imagine, have you always lived there? At the same time it's so exciting!

It's actually, very nerve racking! Your excited, scarred, nervous and at awe over everything, it's a little taxing on you.

I don't think I got more than 4 hours sleep last night because I kept on waking up thinking about which house to put an offer in, how much is it worth, what kind of projects does it need, what are all the pro's and cons.....

However, there is one thing that came from last night, the kids and Lisa all have said separately that they prefer the same house....So, you would think, there you go....but, now it will come down to money$$$$.

We were in our home that we just sold for almost 15 years, Zachary can remember our previous home before that, he was 6. Victoria cannot, she was only 4 when we moved into our present home, so it is the only home that she can relate to as home.... It's a little harder on her~ However, she does really like the home we are looking at and so it is also a little exciting for her as well.

I guess it is up to me now, I have been the fence sitter not knowing in my heart to which side I want to jump to...I guess I know now by default~ I suppose it is time to make a decision, I'm nervous!

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning.

Final. The FINAL day before Christmas Season 2013 begins!
Incredible, isn't it?

Days to the Season: 1 (TOMORROW! Nothing more need be said.)
Days to Thanksgiving: 16 (Two weeks from the day after tomorrow!)
Days to Christmas Day: 43 (Six weeks from tomorrow!)


Sad.
The Special Series is over.
(But what an absolutely fantastic job ALL of our Special Posters did this year!)

Happy!
The Season starts tomorrow!


Well, an extended cold spell is here to stay for a while with lows getting down into the mid 20's some nights.
(And that's just too cold for mid-November in these parts!)
For right now, we have started off at 42 degrees here.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Friends.

{ And please try to join us here this evening, Eastern Standard time, as we count down the final hours and minutes to the begining of the Season.
It's one of the most fun things we do in the thread all year.
Don't miss it! }

 

[Christmasstar]

This is not my style, I like to post in the "privacy" of the blogs, but our most special friend would be most proud of me doing it this way. I am anxious, but it is my time to do a little extra for MMC.


December 26, 2012 12:01 AM

It was over for most of the world, the greatest day of the year had come and gone. the wrapping paper still strewn on some floors across the country, and I am sure there were some lonely Christmas trees already on the sidewalk. I have a friend that is that way, you build up the hype and the fun just to throw it out the door as soon as Bing, Nat, and all the other crooners voices have not even finished echoing from the radio. It is not the end, but the beginning.

We may be sad at that time, but we know there are only 364 days to countdown to make the next year even better.

As we began that journey on the way Christmas 2013, the friendship here grows, we share our lives on The Countdown thread, we pray for each other, we care for each other, we love each other as family. We cry for our friends at the loss of a pet, we give a shoulder to one who needs it. We private message each other when we have a concern. We have become a family in the most 21st Century way.

This journey has had its share of laughs, heartbreak, loss, and strength.

The absolute darkest part of this past year happened back in April, we lost probably our most beloved member, Louanne, Caninemom3. As for me and probably a lot of others here, she was the first to introduce herself to a new member. We became very close in a short amount of time, I was able to confide in her because she was always there to lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, or one of her special (((hugs))). I, like most of us, was absolutely devastated by her passing, I cried gallons of tears for someone I never met in person, but my heart could not help but feel torn. I was very close to leaving MMC at that point, the pain of coming here was too much to bear. Then the strength of this community reached down and grabbed me by the shoulders and held me firm, two of you especially, I am sure you know who you are and how you made me see how much more important it was to be here than leave. Thank You so much.

We moved forward, we grew closer as a community, our family full of love soon was able laugh again, grow closer and celebrate little things together.
Who will forget Christmas In July and #blamesugar, I still laugh thinking of that. Valerie, Chad's blue shirt, and some of the wine induced laughter brought on by QVC.

The 'Bers, where else can a bunch of us go nuts over the last three letters of a month. Celebrating the birth of one our members daughter, the pure happiness we felt for Coach as we read his heartfelt posts about becoming a father. The journey was getting higher, getting closer, Halloween, sharing our decorations, the candy we enjoy, Music Choice Xmas music. It is getting closer, you can smell it, you can taste it, Christmas is becoming visible.

Here it is, November 12, the journey has brought us to the peak. Look down everyone, you can see the tree at the bottom this mountain. We have made it to the top, it is all down hill as the season starts tomorrow. Let's get ready for this rush, it always goes way too fast, let's enjoy this to the fullest extent.

Do the little things, enjoy the thoughts of Christmas. Celebrate Louanne this year, as she taught us all so much about her love of Christmas. Put a polar bear in your nativity, as we all knew she had a whole menagerie celebrating the birth of Jesus in her nativity scene.

We love you Louanne, we will celebrate this Christmas as we always do, but it will be done with you deeply in our hearts. You led us on this journey, you were the strength, the heart, your legacy is the love that is here. Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas.

The season is less than 24 hours away, let's get ready to party MMC this is our time of year.

The journey is nearly complete.

thank you, that was lovely, straight from the heart. I have run out of tissue this week.

 

[Christmasstar]

 

[snowflake22]

My wife and I were talking tonight, we have Friendly's Peppermint Stick ice cream, we both thought it would be amazing to put a small scoop of that ice cream into a mug of hot cocoa. Minty & creamy at the same time. mmmmmmm!

Yum!! I love that flavor!!!


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[snowflake22]

A very pretty blanket of snow fell on our town tonight. A nice surprise as we get ready to start the season. Have a great night everyone!

Awesome!! Enjoy the beauty, Bullypup!! ️


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[snowflake22]

Good evening,

My first day back went quite well, I feel fine, I thought my back would be a lot sorer. I talked to on of my bosses about Black Friday, and how I suffer from anxiety and nearly had a panic attack last year due to the "crush" of people and the feeling of being trapped. She said she will be sure I will be safe and will be checking on me to be sure I am fine. I am so nervous about BF this year.

The other thing is, I applied for a new job tonight, I am not going to jinx myself by saying where just yet. It is for a position I have never done before but my background is spot on for what they are looking. So, if you can, please wish me luck, say a prayer, keep me in a thought, I would really appreciate it.

We are all signed and ready for the new Equinox tomorrow, we did all the paperwork tonight, they will be getting the plates tomorrow, and we will have our new car. My wife and I are beyond excited. It is also suppose to snow, so the all wheel drive may be tested pretty much right away. The snow is suppose to be here right before rush hour, so there may be a school delay.


It is after midnight, it is my turn for the special post, so here we go...

Thoughts & prayers for you, friend!! Fingers & toes crossed, too

Congrats on your new car!!

((Hugs))


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[snowflake22]

It's starting to stick!!!

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Woohoo!! Winter wonderland for you!!


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[snowflake22]

This is not my style, I like to post in the "privacy" of the blogs, but our most special friend would be most proud of me doing it this way. I am anxious, but it is my time to do a little extra for MMC.


December 26, 2012 12:01 AM

It was over for most of the world, the greatest day of the year had come and gone. the wrapping paper still strewn on some floors across the country, and I am sure there were some lonely Christmas trees already on the sidewalk. I have a friend that is that way, you build up the hype and the fun just to throw it out the door as soon as Bing, Nat, and all the other crooners voices have not even finished echoing from the radio. It is not the end, but the beginning.

We may be sad at that time, but we know there are only 364 days to countdown to make the next year even better.

As we began that journey on the way Christmas 2013, the friendship here grows, we share our lives on The Countdown thread, we pray for each other, we care for each other, we love each other as family. We cry for our friends at the loss of a pet, we give a shoulder to one who needs it. We private message each other when we have a concern. We have become a family in the most 21st Century way.

This journey has had its share of laughs, heartbreak, loss, and strength.

The absolute darkest part of this past year happened back in April, we lost probably our most beloved member, Louanne, Caninemom3. As for me and probably a lot of others here, she was the first to introduce herself to a new member. We became very close in a short amount of time, I was able to confide in her because she was always there to lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, or one of her special (((hugs))). I, like most of us, was absolutely devastated by her passing, I cried gallons of tears for someone I never met in person, but my heart could not help but feel torn. I was very close to leaving MMC at that point, the pain of coming here was too much to bear. Then the strength of this community reached down and grabbed me by the shoulders and held me firm, two of you especially, I am sure you know who you are and how you made me see how much more important it was to be here than leave. Thank You so much.

We moved forward, we grew closer as a community, our family full of love soon was able laugh again, grow closer and celebrate little things together.
Who will forget Christmas In July and #blamesugar, I still laugh thinking of that. Valerie, Chad's blue shirt, and some of the wine induced laughter brought on by QVC.

The 'Bers, where else can a bunch of us go nuts over the last three letters of a month. Celebrating the birth of one our members daughter, the pure happiness we felt for Coach as we read his heartfelt posts about becoming a father. The journey was getting higher, getting closer, Halloween, sharing our decorations, the candy we enjoy, Music Choice Xmas music. It is getting closer, you can smell it, you can taste it, Christmas is becoming visible.

Here it is, November 12, the journey has brought us to the peak. Look down everyone, you can see the tree at the bottom this mountain. We have made it to the top, it is all down hill as the season starts tomorrow. Let's get ready for this rush, it always goes way too fast, let's enjoy this to the fullest extent.

Do the little things, enjoy the thoughts of Christmas. Celebrate Louanne this year, as she taught us all so much about her love of Christmas. Put a polar bear in your nativity, as we all knew she had a whole menagerie celebrating the birth of Jesus in her nativity scene.

We love you Louanne, we will celebrate this Christmas as we always do, but it will be done with you deeply in our hearts. You led us on this journey, you were the strength, the heart, your legacy is the love that is here. Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas.

The season is less than 24 hours away, let's get ready to party MMC this is our time of year.

The journey is nearly complete.

So profound & beautiful, Xmas. Wow!!
Speechless. Thank you for sharing this amazing special post with us

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, so glad to share it with you and all of our Christmas family.

xx


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[snowflake22]

Good early morning everyone! I can't sleep so I am pacing and surfing the web a little..I have so much on my mind these days. Oh well...I guess that's life huh? Anyways our weather has been very nice lately..highs in the low 60's and very sunny lows in the low 40's. Today our high is suppose to be 65F and low of 44F but starting weds that changes. Highs back in the low 50's upper 40's and lows in the upper 20's. No mention at all of snow in the next 10 days. That has me bummed out but everyone here tells me once December comes it's like a faucet and it does not turn off until March!
I hope everyone is doing good. Our Autumn is slowly winding down I guess you could say we are entering late Fall. Most of our leaves have changed and fallen to the ground I assume. Especially yall that live in the North like Canada! Maybe Brad's leaves are still changing down there in Georgia!!! it's kind of sad to see the vibrant leaves get raked up and hauled off...but now the Christmas lights are getting put up and snow is beginning to fall and at night it is so nice to take a stroll down the street to see all the pretty decorations! We are putting up our stuff Wedsnight and the weather could not be more perfect. It will be around 40F and cloudy with the temps still falling through the day! I love days like that...when the hightemp for the day is in the morning and the low is in the afternoon!! I better go James is stirring and I want to get to him before Brandi!! Have a great morning all of you I will talk with you all later!

Thinking of you, friend. Prayers going up.

Hope you have a good day, dawg!!

Our highs have been in the 20's, but only flurries or wintry mixes. Nothing on the ground. Brr!


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[snowflake22]

That is fantastic news. Hope it all goes smoothly and quickly for you. I hope you all find the perfect new home. It must be bittersweet moving I imagine, have you always lived there? At the same time it's so exciting!

QUOTE]

It's actually, very nerve racking! Your excited, scarred, nervous and at awe over everything, it's a little taxing on you.

I don't think I got more than 4 hours sleep last night because I kept on waking up thinking about which house to put an offer in, how much is it worth, what kind of projects does it need, what are all the pro's and cons.....

However, there is one thing that came from last night, the kids and Lisa all have said separately that they prefer the same house....So, you would think, there you go....but, now it will come down to money$$$$.

We were in our home that we just sold for almost 15 years, Zachary can remember our previous home before that, he was 6. Victoria cannot, she was only 4 when we moved into our present home, so it is the only home that she can relate to as home.... It's a little harder on her~ However, she does really like the home we are looking at and so it is also a little exciting for her as well.

I guess it is up to me now, I have been the fence sitter not knowing in my heart to which side I want to jump to...I guess I know now by default~ I suppose it is time to make a decision, I'm nervous!

Thinking of you!!

And Happy Birthday!!!


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[snowflake22]

Good morning, MMC!!

Have a wonderful Christmasy day!!

(Hershey's kisses Christmas commercial was just on, yay!!)

xx

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[sugar142286]

Out my back door this morning. So exciting!!!


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[snowflake22]

Out my back door this morning. So exciting!!! View attachment 2088


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Beautiful, sugar!!


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[sugar142286]

Hope you all have a great day! Headed to bed for a little while!


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[sugar142286]

Good morning, MMC!!

Have a wonderful Christmasy day!!

(Hershey's kisses Christmas commercial was just on, yay!!)

xx

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I can't wait to see that for the first time this season! It's one of my favorite ones!


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