Christmas Countdown - 2013

[caninemom3]

HAPPY MILESTONE DAY!!!!!!!

Also, Happy Thursday! We are getting very close to the weekend now! I will have a four day weekend. Woo hoo! :yahoo:

I cannot believe that next week will be my third week back at college while some people will still be on break. It amazes me! I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I was off from school for over a month.

Off to run some errands, then I really need to catch up on posts. You guys have all been so chatty!

HAPPY MILESTONE DAY !!!! xo

 

[made582]

If there is any Dan Brown fans here, he announced the title of his new novel. It is called "Inferno" and is coming out May 14.

He is probably my favorite author, and I have enjoyed all his novels.

I cannot wait, I read his last book "The Lost Symbol" in less than 24 hours.

Hip Hip Horray!!!!!!!!!! I love Dan Brown and that is just in time for my birthday.

 

[caninemom3]

I feel the same way. That is one of the reasons I DVR some Christmas music from Music Choice so I can listen to it all year when I need a little Xmas pickmeup. I know it won't let you record Music Choice CM3, but you could always do MCR or set up a Pandora Christmas station. I do that also as needed.

Wow !! Never thought of that (Duh)....Does Pandora play Christmas all year ??

 

[made582]

I hate being tired after I supposedly "rested" all night or because I was up late - Hope you got some Pep !!

I've been drinking lots and lots of coffee!!! So I'm hanging in ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

 

[caninemom3]

I sort of got a little chuckle out of that little fact; at myself that is, with 300 days to the start of the Christmas season and I still have some Christmas lights lit on my front porch. Hee-Hee-Hee!

But, I have to admit, The inside decorations are now all down and put away and 85% of the outside decorations are now down/ off and are in the process of being put away.

My nativity scene is still up and I still have Santas on my mantle.....They'll get put away all in due time !!! xo

 

[mgramsey]

Be safe! I made snowcream last year, but I didn't like the recipe I used ~ I might have put in too much extract. What is yours? I hope this finds your parents having a good day ~ they are in my prayers!

We really don't have an exact recipe. My wife and I just use fresh snow, milk, sugar, vanilla flavor. We bought some vanilla flavor in Mexico as few years ago. It is much stronger than the versions we have in the US so we use less now.

Thanks for the prayers. Mom had a rough day yesterday.

 

[caninemom3]

I'm leaning towards Spider or Bottle. Spider as he reminds me of a cat that was here several years ago we named Spider and Bottle because he has gorgeous bottle green eyes and a bottle brush tale. If he hangs around, I'll call him both and whichever one he seems to like will be his name. cheesy

I love those names !!! I would probably call him something silly like Inky..........

 

[caninemom3]

Oh yeah, I am looking forward to the holiday countdown list from Made, one of my favorite posts of the year.

I am too...Made is SO efficient and Christmas In July with Made and Binger is Coolarity !! xo

 

[caninemom3]

Captain Ignorant is back for the first time in Countdown 2013, what exactly is snowcream?

If you're Captain Ignorant then I am one of the sailors under your regime.........RRRRRRRR ! (I don't know either)

 

[caninemom3]

All my outside decorations are down, but inside my doorways are still lined with lights and garland, a bunch of Santa's are still up and my window candles will be up until spring. Very slowly putting everything away.

I think this is the first year my Santas have been up this long as well as the nativity scene.....I'll put them away sooner or later....xo

 

[caninemom3]

A writing class ~ what fun! I know you will enjoy it, CM3! I'm so glad Wish is doing well ~ I hope he continues to do so! I also wanted to thank you again for keeping Bo's name in your shout out ~ I really miss him, but seeing his name makes me smile every time and it helps. {{{HUGS}}}

Awww...Thanks....Just because we cant see them anymore doesn't mean they are not still here xo (((HUGS))) to you xo

 

[caninemom3]

Aw, what a great thing you and Brandi are doing in fostering a dog!

It's wonderful isn't it !! xo

 

[caninemom3]

Good afternoon and Happy 300!


Been busy running around this morning, did a bit of grocery shopping. I did find a new decoration and bought it for $5. It is Mr. Christmas, it lights up and plays music. I had to get it.
Here it is:

Time to do some work around the house.

ttyl

That is so beautiful !!! xo Good find !

 

[Meceka]

Thanks everyone!!! Things are looking better today. They usually have 2 hours of manadatory overtime everyday and then voluntary overtime on the weekends. Well they canceled all of that yesterday when they started talking about shutting down the line. Then they just reinstated it about an hour ago. So it sounds like it may not be to hard of a fix.

That is good to read!

 

[caninemom3]

Here's an idea - I listen to the MMC Podcasts and such, but I have also found some pretty good Christmas music on-line thru Live 365, like "The Christmas Station". I sit here all day at my desk and switch back and forth to that and "Merry Christmas Radio" and other stations. All you have to do is sign up, It's free; you log in and listen to music all day. Of course the sites will ask you to become a VIP member, but you don't have to and some sites are VIP only, but there are soooo many free ones out there, that you don't need to sign up to pay to listen to music.

That is a great suggestion !! Thanks Xmastidings !!!! xo

 

[Meceka]

It's wonderful isn't it !! xo

It most certainly is!

 

[Meceka]

Happy Milestone Day!!!!

 

[made582]

Okay, Okay Here you go-

National Chocolate Cake day- 10 days
Groundhog day- 16 days
St. Patricks day/National Corn Dog day- 59 days
Mother's day- 115 days
Father's day- 150 days
4th of July- 168 days
Valerie in July- 189 days
Labor day- 228 days
Columbus Day- 270 days
Halloween- 287 days
Thanksgiving- 315 days

 

[xmas365]

Wow !! Never thought of that (Duh)....Does Pandora play Christmas all year ??

You can make whatever station you want, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, etc... I have even done a few stations based off a style of song.

 

[caninemom3]

You are always invited to breakfast!


I had breakfast tacos. I will make some more!

I had decided that I am not going to watch this year but my neighbor told me maybe try to watch it and maybe it won't be that bad. I usually plan my night around AI but this time I didn't get in any hurry, turned it on 30 minutes into the show and it just didn't hold my interest. It has changed too much for me and I am not interested in watching these girls fight. I just want to see talent! My neighbor sent me an email this morning and said she could only stand 15 minutes of it and shut it off. She has been a long time fan as well and this will be her first year not to watch it.

Bring on Deadliest Catch!!! I can't wait for that to come back on!

I know....I have watched it every year and this year I just cant....:sad: