Christmas Countdown - 2013

[brent]

Good morning everyone!

A windy morning brings chills to Ottawa. It currently feels like -22c (7f)! Of course, we've had it much colder this winter, but I had anticipated a bit of a warm up. Apparently, that will not occur until tomorrow or the weekend. Temperatures should hover around freezing then and for the next week or so. People here are really starting to get the winter "blahs." To them, I say that you live in Canada. There are other places you can move. Oh well.... I'll continue enjoy the season that the weather brings.

Yesterday was a decent day. I had a nice workout that ended with a promising run. Kim and I then had a nice dinner, watched some TV - I did some homework - and then watched the Kings game on TSN. It's always good to watch my team on TV rather than the internet.

As mentioned before, I have my doctor's appointment today. It may be my final appointment. I will discuss the final steps of my rehab today. My knee currently has very little restrictions. It really only hurts when I completely flex it while standing. Still, a PRP injection remains a possibility. One that I am ultimately considering if it does, indeed, mean I am completely healed in less than two months.

Well, I hope everyone had a wonderful 'Pines Day yesterday. We're closing in on the final weekend of February. The month always just flies by! Soon, we'll be setting our sights on Spring. Have a great Thursday, everyone!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

View attachment 1558on my supper break, it is for 20min or until a customer walks in..... Which is usually what happens!


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Sounds like my lunch at work! We just eat when we can and stop when customers arrive.

Good evening, Christmas family

Work went well today and I am now tired and ready for sleep. I started my online class in creatitive writing today too. I just took my first quiz and got 100% !!!! I can't believe it !!

Congratulations!!!!! :dance:

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Hello everyone. We are on our vacation at the great wolf lodge, and i have done more water slides today than i thought possible in a three hour span. Kids are having fun and me and the Mrs. are tired!

We have a Great Wolf Lodge nearby and my mom has been wanting to get together with me to take our grandchildren there. My mom is a great grandmother and has the spirit of a child. She loves stuff like that! She loves Disney, Six Flags, water parks and more. She talks about Great Wolf Lodge all the time so we need to plan on doing that!

Any additional info and tips from you would be greatly appreciated on your thoughts about that place before we make plans! What room did you all pick out? They have so many neat rooms. Send me a pm if you don't mind!

Have fun!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Sugar, you are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as your friends & their families. Stay strong, friend.

I think doing something you love with your family or a close buddy would be good to get your mind off of things for a bit =] Even if it's just reading a book, watching a favorite movie, or having some comfort food.

Sending hugs & good thoughts your way!! xx

 

[MerryCarey]

I would be, too. It looks very nice, especially from the outside. The website can be found here.

Also, apparently the owner used to own a store called "Christmas in the Capital," which closed the year I first moved to Ottawa (2006). An article that describes the relationship between the two stores can be found here. It's great to know that there is enough love and support of year-round Christmas stores. I can't wait to visit. It'd be real nice to be able to work year-round Christmas stores into a MMC Podcast this year, too. For that, we'll wait and see of Jeff's plans.

Brent, you should send Jeff a PM about the store---I bet he'd be interested in working it into a podcast, especially if you can get an interview. He'd probably have some great questions you could ask. He'd probably welcome some material for this year.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good Morning everyone...soon the weather will switch to Spring...and I got to say....Im looking forward to the warm weather now....we had a lot of snow and ice and cold temperatures...and I enjoyed it...but I am really, really ready for Spring now.

sick report: Kandice seemed to be over the influenca......tonight she woke up, whining and whining....stomach aches....she ended up throwing up three times and has a headache...poor baby is laying on the couch now and watch Disney cartoons


I will do some housework today...not too much, since I am not 100% myself....but little by little

Aww... I hope she gets well soon!!!

Good morning, everyone. How are you all? I am doing okay. Just sitting here with the kids, letting DH sleep in. He's been working a lot, so I figured he deserves it.

Yesterday was my day off, so I start back tonight, for my first of 4 days. I'm not sure what's been going on with me lately, I sort feel like I am a slump. I thought this I wasn't going to get the "Winter Blues" and I'm not even sure if that's what it is, since winter will soon be over.

A lot is going on with a lot of my friends/co-workers right now. I know I told you about the one with cancer, but two of my friends, both are pregnant and one just found out she has a mass on her adrenal gland. She has to have emergency surgery. It can be very serious. If it would be cancer, I don't know if they will do chemo or radiation or not. My other friend, she just found her baby has a hole in it's heart, the worst kind of all and they also think the baby has Down Syndrome. They aren't concerned about the Down's, which they are very loving parents, but very concerned about the hole.

There is also another issue going on at work with one of my friends, which I really don't want to talk about on here, but it I think that is the thing, that is bugging me the most. All of the things, wrapped in one, just have me worried and have me praying for everyone that I just sort of feel "blah." I haven't been doing a whole lot extra, except for stuff with DH and the kids.

Tell me...does this sound stupid or normal. I know God only gives us things with can handle. I just sometimes don't understand why things happen the way they do, but as I said, I know he gives us what we can handle.

Sorry for the somber post, but I needed some advice. Make it a great day! Thinking of all of you and praying for all of you who needs it! God Bless and talk soon! Keep smiling!

So sorry to hear what is going on. Prayers with your friends and you!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

We got a really bad storm that should be here probably within a half hour. High winds, lots of rain and hail. It's suppose to pass through quickly then sunny later. I better hold on tight! Wish me luck! =)

Made, as I told you, I finally watched some American Idol last night. Seems to be a little better than when it first came on.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

 

[brent]

Brent, you should send Jeff a PM about the store---I bet he'd be interested in working it into a podcast, especially if you can get an interview. He'd probably have some great questions you could ask. He'd probably welcome some material for this year.

Thanks, MerryCarey, I'll be sure to send Jeff a message to see if he needs any extra material. I'd definitely be willing to contribute in any way he'd like.

 

[snowflake22]

We got a really bad storm that should be here probably within a half hour. High winds, lots of rain and hail. It's suppose to pass through quickly then sunny later. I better hold on tight! Wish me luck! =)

Made, as I told you, I finally watched some American Idol last night. Seems to be a little better than when it first came on.

Stay safe!!

 

[snowflake22]

been shoppin a little....grocery shopping that is...bought some stuff Kandice could eat that would make her feel nauseaus...but the little chipmunk won´t eat anything...poor little thing

Thinking of you & Kandice, track!! Take good care.

 

[Ryan]

We have a Great Wolf Lodge nearby and my mom has been wanting to get together with me to take our grandchildren there. My mom is a great grandmother and has the spirit of a child. She loves stuff like that! She loves Disney, Six Flags, water parks and more. She talks about Great Wolf Lodge all the time so we need to plan on doing that!

Any additional info and tips from you would be greatly appreciated on your thoughts about that place before we make plans! What room did you all pick out? They have so many neat rooms. Send me a pm if you don't mind!

Have fun!!!!

Will do. I will ask my wife to help with some tips and send you a message.

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[Bradmac]

We got a really bad storm that should be here probably within a half hour. High winds, lots of rain and hail. It's suppose to pass through quickly then sunny later. I better hold on tight! Wish me luck! =)

Made, as I told you, I finally watched some American Idol last night. Seems to be a little better than when it first came on.

You guys take care! Let us know how you fare!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Hey Made, I watched that video you posted about Binger being the possible customer for that coffee. That is a lot of caffeine!!! I would think your heart rate would go way up drinking that. Yikes!

Thanks, Ryan! I guess I want some tips because the rooms are very pricey and want to make sure we make the most of it.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

My daughter went with me to my brother's shop yesterday afternoon to unload the parts-Camaro I bought off of the rollback truck. Then we sorted through some of the parts that had already been removed from the car. She was a lot of help, and I was glad that she can say she's been a part of the project, too. I hope she'll do more with us on the car. She's more of a ballet/ballerina girly-girl, but she got greasy with me. She must really love her daddy!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

 

[caninemom3]

Good morning, Christmas family

I am so tired this morning...UGH....I feel like this picture:

 

[snowflake22]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

My daughter went with me to my brother's shop yesterday afternoon to unload the parts-Camaro I bought off of the rollback truck. Then we sorted through some of the parts that had already been removed from the car. She was a lot of help, and I was glad that she can say she's been a part of the project, too. I hope she'll do more with us on the car. She's more of a ballet/ballerina girly-girl, but she got greasy with me. She must really love her daddy!

I hope y'all have a great day! cheesy

That's awesome, Brad!! She obviously adores her daddy. Father-daughter time is the best!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning, Christmas family

I am so tired this morning...UGH....I feel like this picture:

Good morning, CM3. Xo

Hope you can nap later =]

 

[sugar142286]

Sugar, you are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as your friends & their families. Stay strong, friend.

I think doing something you love with your family or a close buddy would be good to get your mind off of things for a bit =] Even if it's just reading a book, watching a favorite movie, or having some comfort food.

Sending hugs & good thoughts your way!! xx

Thanks! I think I just need to do something as well, but everyone as been so busy, hopefully things will slow down. Thanks for the advice.


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[sugar142286]

We got a really bad storm that should be here probably within a half hour. High winds, lots of rain and hail. It's suppose to pass through quickly then sunny later. I better hold on tight! Wish me luck! =)

Made, as I told you, I finally watched some American Idol last night. Seems to be a little better than when it first came on.

Stay safe!


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