Christmas Countdown - 2013

xmas365 · Feb 18, 2013

Seawaters said:
One of the best snacks is Spanish peanuts poured into a bottle of Pepsi. What childhood memories!

Never heard of that. Sounds interesting.

made582 · Feb 18, 2013

Meceka said:
It has been a very long few days. After I logged out of here on Friday I received news that one of my friends was going into hospice. I called on Saturday to get the details of where and when so I could visit and found out she had already passed away - I'm still somewhat shocked. I knew she was ill, but the last update I had she was improving. Sunday evening the local NPR station airs a show called the Juke Joint - the first hour and a half was a tribute to G. It was so nice to hear some of her favorite songs.

My prayers go out to you and her family.

Seawaters · Feb 18, 2013

All right~~I will give it ONE try!

xmas365 said:
The saltiness of the popcorn mixed with the sour of the Sour Patch Kids just awakens your taste buds.

xmas365 · Feb 18, 2013

Bradmac said:
Lincoln is getting a lot of press these days. I don't which is better, the Steven Speilberg Lincoln, the NatGeo Lincoln or the vampire-slayer Lincoln.

I do have to admit the book "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" was a great book, the movie not so much. It really made me more interested in Abe himself.

xmas365 · Feb 18, 2013

Seawaters said:
I still see a few Christmas lights up!

I see Christmas lights whenever I get bonked on the head. cheesy

There are still some people around here who still have lights up. I love it!

xmas365 · Feb 18, 2013

Meceka said:
Good afternoon, MMC!

It has been a very long few days. After I logged out of here on Friday I received news that one of my friends was going into hospice. I called on Saturday to get the details of where and when so I could visit and found out she had already passed away - I'm still somewhat shocked. I knew she was ill, but the last update I had she was improving. Sunday evening the local NPR station airs a show called the Juke Joint - the first hour and a half was a tribute to G. It was so nice to hear some of her favorite songs.

Today I took Mouse to the vet's. She has been acting a bit off of late and hasn't been eating as much. She kept rubbing at her face, too. Her teeth are fine although her gumline is a bit on the red side. The vet said it was probably because of a piece of food that got caught in her teeth or else it was Palmer fighting with her. Mouse got two shots, a nail trim and a bottle of antibiotic I have to give her three times a day starting Wednesday. Poor baby was so scared during the whole ordeal. She is wandering the house, acting like she doens't know what to do with herself. She is eating again, though, so that is good. Palmer is shut in the bathroom in a time-out. I feel bad keeping her locked up today, but I want Mouse to relax after her ordeal and she won't if Palmer is on the loose, attacking her at every chance.

I am a bit wore out from stress - I plan on taking it easy for the rest of the day and might even take a nap. I feel as if I am getting over a major migraine.

The snow is melting fast right now, but I think there is more on the way along with much cooler temperatures. If we get enough forecast, I am going to find a pan to collect some snow in and make snow cream cheesy

Have a most MERRY day!!!

I am sorry for your loss, I hope Mouse is feeling better.

xmas365 · Feb 18, 2013

Good evening,

Busy day at work, day off tomorrow, and the kids and wife are on vacation from school. I don't think we have anything planned so it should be a good day.

Making dinner now, sooo...

ttyl

MerryCarey · Feb 18, 2013

Ryan said:
You're a member of the Sons of the Desert?! That's great! I've long wanted to be, but do not believe there is one in my area. I was so happy last year when the Laurel and Hardy box set came out on DVD.
That is great that you know Lois! I have asked her a question, through a website where the fellow takes the emails to Lois and gets her response, then he types the answer back.

I'm only 32, and so many of the people my age have never seen any of their films or even heard of the boys in some cases! Stan could just say a line that shouldn't be funny on its own but the way he delivers it just cracks me up. And Ollie did have a way with his face.

It's always nice talking to someone who has the same taste in films and a passion for them. Hope some day our paths will cross as I bet the discussion would be great! I'm guessing you and your husband have a lot of info you could pass on! cheesy

I sent you a message with some membership information. You can become a member even if there isn't a chapter in your area. It's always a pleasure to meet someone who appreciates Stan and Ollie. I've loved 'em since my childhood! It's great that so much of their legacy is available on DVD now.

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Seawaters · Feb 18, 2013

LOL, Xmas! I will soon be on my way to Wal-Mart and will check out those sour thingies!

xmas365 said:
I see Christmas lights whenever I get bonked on the head. cheesy

There are still some people around here who still have lights up. I love it!

Christmasstar · Feb 18, 2013

MerryCarey said:
As a longtime member of the Sons of the Desert and a former trivia champion---and having met my husband at a Sons convention---I've seen them all, and it's hard to choose! I do have a soft spot for "Sons of the Desert" (which, by the way, was named to the AFI's National Registry last year) and "The Music Box." Stan is a very funny guy, but also keep your eye on Ollie---especially his camera looks. Sadly, younger generations have never even heard of the boys. We love 'em in our house. We've been lucky enough to know Stan's daughter and to talk with her about her dad and her "Uncle Babe." She once got a phone call from a reporter who asked, "Am I speaking to the daughter of Laurel and Hardy?" (Think about it!) She has her dad's sense of humor. She once sent us a candy dispenser in the shape of a wooden horse. You press the tail and the candy comes out ... Well, you get the picture!

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I live those two! We watched whenever they were on. I like the sons of the desert, but did not know there was a club you could join.

ballcoach · Feb 18, 2013

MerryCarey said:
Some workplaces actually do that, but the catch is that it is four 10-hour workdays instead of five 8-hour days. They still get their 40 hours out of you.

They usually get 12 hours...I still come out ahead...

ballcoach · Feb 18, 2013

It is raining cats and dogs out there!!!!!!

Hope everybody is having a great night. Wifey and I are watching a movie...Five Year Engagement...I'm pleasently surprised at how funny it is....

Anyways...see yall in a bit!

Seawaters · Feb 18, 2013

We just got back from Wal-Mart. I bought the Spanish peanuts and a bottle of diet Pepsi, along with some Sour Patch Kids. OOOeee--SOUR!

Seawaters · Feb 18, 2013

When we headed out to Wal-Mart, I noticed the sky had become very overcast. When we went outside, the temps and dropped a lot and it was really cold. If only the temps would drop some more and if only there were moisture in those clouds!!!

xmas365 · Feb 18, 2013

Seawaters said:
We just got back from Wal-Mart. I bought the Spanish peanuts and a bottle of diet Pepsi, along with some Sour Patch Kids. OOOeee--SOUR!

I tend to go for the Sour Patch Extreme, I like them really sour. cheesy

Christmasstar · Feb 18, 2013

ballcoach said:
It is raining cats and dogs out there!!!!!!

Hope everybody is having a great night. Wifey and I are watching a movie...Five Year Engagement...I'm pleasently surprised at how funny it is....

Anyways...see yall in a bit!

Christmasstar · Feb 18, 2013

Almost the end of the day already, and we all know what that means....

It gets dark!

MerryCarey · Feb 18, 2013

Christmasstar said:
I live those two! We watched whenever they were on. I like the sons of the desert, but did not know there was a club you could join.

Yes ... It's an international organization that was founded in 1965. There are chapters (called "tents") in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. I've been to a number of their international conventions, and they're a blast! Mr. has been the head of the local tent for a few decades now. You can get more information here:

http://www.sonsofthedesertinfo.com/

Even if there is no tent in your area, you can join as a delegate-at-large. Or get together with a few other people and start your own tent!

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Christmasstar · Feb 18, 2013

MerryCarey said:
Yes ... It's an international organization that was founded in 1965. There are chapters (called "tents") in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. I've been to a number of their international conventions, and they're a blast! Mr. has been the head of the local tent for a few decades now. You can get more information here:

http://www.sonsofthedesertinfo.com/

Even if there is no tent in your area, you can join as a delegate-at-large. Or get together with a few other people and start your own tent!

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Thank you, sounds like a lot of fun.
I checked it out and the nearest one is an hour away. I think I will check it out.
I asked my son if he knew who they were, he said "mom, I grew up in the 90's, of course I know who they are!!" LOL

snowflake22 · Feb 18, 2013

ballcoach said:
It is raining cats and dogs out there!!!!!!

Hope everybody is having a great night. Wifey and I are watching a movie...Five Year Engagement...I'm pleasently surprised at how funny it is....

Anyways...see yall in a bit!

Adrian & I just watched that last week! He loves Jason Seagal & I love Emily Blunt. Funny movie!! Enjoy!!