Christmas Countdown - 2013

Meceka · Sep 2, 2013

snowflake22 said:
Seawaters, I'm daydreaming of Fall & Halloween =]

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I can picture Palmer doing something like the cat in the graphic you posted!

Meceka · Sep 2, 2013

Good afternoon, MMC! Happy Labor/Labour Day!!!

I hope this finds everyone well!!!

It is cool here in mid-Michigan! It was perfect temperatures for canning - I now have pints of ketchup cooling on the counter as well as the leftovers in a bowl in the fridge. Took a lot longer to make than the recipe said - hours longer! Tired now, but at least there is leftover chicken to eat. Was going to do more canning tomorrow, but something came up and I had to change my plans.

Be MERRY!!!

Christmasstar · Sep 2, 2013

brent said:
Happy Labour Day, everyone!

Notice the "u" in the word. Strange, eh? Despite currently being in a border city and a nine hour drive away from Canada's capital, I somehow feel even more Canadian when I am at home in Sault Ste. Marie. Kim and I made the drive on Saturday to surprise my mom. Yesterday, we went to my camp/cottage for the day and night. The weather did not quite cooperate, but we had a great time. In fact, the water (at 65F) was warmer than the air (63F)... that made for a refreshing swim!

A quick picture of the north shores of Lake Huron on St. Joseph Island:

Anyway, Kim and I will be in the Sault until about Saturday and then we'll make the drive back to Ottawa. It should be a good time here.

Also, I should be able to contribute here a little more often now... my most recent contract at Passport Canada finished and I am now unemployed. It's not a great situation, but I have applied for employment insurance, for which I am eligible. It should provide me with a bit of income until I can find another position. We shall see! Obviously, the good news is that I will now be closer to a computer and be able to follow along with the countdown as we move throughout September and close-in on the debut of the Blossoms thread!

I think that's it for now. Have a great Monday, everyone. I hope you're enjoying the last of the long weekend!

glad you are having a great time, love the picture. Our weather did not co operate either for camping this past weekend
Hope you find a new position soon.

gabulldawg · Sep 2, 2013

Hey everyone! I can't believe the weekend is over! Now I am starting to get the blues for real! Back to work stinks after you have had such a good relaxing weekend. Oh well Let get on to Halloween time..Just 8 more weeks! Have a good night everyone!

snowflake22 · Sep 2, 2013

Seawaters said:
So am I, Snowflake. Totally love these two pictures! They are gorgeous!!! I am dreaming right along with you, Snowflake!

xx

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snowflake22 · Sep 2, 2013

made582 said:
Well somehow everyone has ended up at my apartment for a cookout. It would have been nice if I had known about this in advance so I could have actually bought the stuff to do one.

Oh no! Don't ya love that?!
I'm sure you still made in amazing, friend!!

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snowflake22 · Sep 2, 2013

Meceka said:
I can picture Palmer doing something like the cat in the graphic you posted!

Haha!! Cute!!

Hugs to you both

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Christmasstar · Sep 2, 2013

gabulldawg said:
Hey everyone! I can't believe the weekend is over! Now I am starting to get the blues for real! Back to work stinks after you have had such a good relaxing weekend. Oh well Let get on to Halloween time..Just 8 more weeks! Have a good night everyone!

I know, it has gone by so fast!
Back to work tomorrow for me too !
My son has his costume all ready and is very excited about halloween.

snowflake22 · Sep 2, 2013

brent said:
Happy Labour Day, everyone!

Notice the "u" in the word. Strange, eh? Despite currently being in a border city and a nine hour drive away from Canada's capital, I somehow feel even more Canadian when I am at home in Sault Ste. Marie. Kim and I made the drive on Saturday to surprise my mom. Yesterday, we went to my camp/cottage for the day and night. The weather did not quite cooperate, but we had a great time. In fact, the water (at 65F) was warmer than the air (63F)... that made for a refreshing swim!

A quick picture of the north shores of Lake Huron on St. Joseph Island:

Anyway, Kim and I will be in the Sault until about Saturday and then we'll make the drive back to Ottawa. It should be a good time here.

Also, I should be able to contribute here a little more often now... my most recent contract at Passport Canada finished and I am now unemployed. It's not a great situation, but I have applied for employment insurance, for which I am eligible. It should provide me with a bit of income until I can find another position. We shall see! Obviously, the good news is that I will now be closer to a computer and be able to follow along with the countdown as we move throughout September and close-in on the debut of the Blossoms thread!

I think that's it for now. Have a great Monday, everyone. I hope you're enjoying the last of the long weekend!

Thinking of you, Brent. Hope you find something soon.

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Christmasstar · Sep 2, 2013

Penny wants more attention I think!

Using my cell phone & going cosseyed trying to se the small letters !

MerryCarey · Sep 2, 2013

The weather has been so cruddy for a few days---muggy, thick clouds, occasional heavy thunderstorms. Even when the sun breaks through there's a thick haze. Ugh, we need some bright sunshine and blue skies here!

As for so many others, it's back to work for us tomorrow.

Meceka said:
No, it is a 1940s Cape Cod that needs way too much updating.

I grew up in a 1950s Cape Cod---I think it's an insurance office now.

Christmasstar · Sep 2, 2013

MerryCarey said:
The weather has been so cruddy for a few days---muggy, thick clouds, occasional heavy thunderstorms. Even when the sun breaks through there's a thick haze. Ugh, we need some bright sunshine and blue skies here!

As for so many others, it's back to work for us tomorrow.

I grew up in a 1950s Cape Cod---I think it's an insurance office now.

yes, but it does make it feel more like fall will be here soon!
We have had a few storms come through in the last few days, it is either muggy or chilly or raining.

made582 · Sep 2, 2013

brent said:
Happy Labour Day, everyone!

Notice the "u" in the word. Strange, eh? Despite currently being in a border city and a nine hour drive away from Canada's capital, I somehow feel even more Canadian when I am at home in Sault Ste. Marie. Kim and I made the drive on Saturday to surprise my mom. Yesterday, we went to my camp/cottage for the day and night. The weather did not quite cooperate, but we had a great time. In fact, the water (at 65F) was warmer than the air (63F)... that made for a refreshing swim!

Anyway, Kim and I will be in the Sault until about Saturday and then we'll make the drive back to Ottawa. It should be a good time here.

Also, I should be able to contribute here a little more often now... my most recent contract at Passport Canada finished and I am now unemployed. It's not a great situation, but I have applied for employment insurance, for which I am eligible. It should provide me with a bit of income until I can find another position. We shall see! Obviously, the good news is that I will now be closer to a computer and be able to follow along with the countdown as we move throughout September and close-in on the debut of the Blossoms thread!

I think that's it for now. Have a great Monday, everyone. I hope you're enjoying the last of the long weekend!

Glad you had a good time even though the weather didn't cooperate.

Praying you find something soon.

snowflake22 · Sep 2, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Penny wants more attention I think!

Using my cell phone & going cosseyed trying to se the small letters !

Aww, she is so precious!! ❤

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made582 · Sep 2, 2013

Meceka said:
Good afternoon, MMC! Happy Labor/Labour Day!!!

I hope this finds everyone well!!!

It is cool here in mid-Michigan! It was perfect temperatures for canning - I now have pints of ketchup cooling on the counter as well as the leftovers in a bowl in the fridge. Took a lot longer to make than the recipe said - hours longer! Tired now, but at least there is leftover chicken to eat. Was going to do more canning tomorrow, but something came up and I had to change my plans.

Be MERRY!!!

Glad it's cooled down up there!!! The colder air should arrive here overnight.

xmas365 · Sep 2, 2013

Ryan said:
Hello friends. Flipping channels and came across Animal House. I've seen this movie way too many times, but it makes me laugh every time!
Hope you all are having a great night!

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Love that movie!!!

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made582 · Sep 2, 2013

snowflake22 said:
Oh no! Don't ya love that?!
I'm sure you still made in amazing, friend!!

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Yeah, it was pretty good expect for the fact that I didn't have buns. So everyone had to use bread because no one wanted to go get them.

I have to run to the grocery store tomorrow now though because I just used up all of the groceries that I had bought for the week. LOL!!!