Christmas Countdown - 2013

[made582]

Good afternoon (already!) It's a dreary ol day in Ohio. Supposed to hit 66º but haven't seen sun since yesterday morning! Rain coming in later on. Good thing I have the PINES to look forward too!!

Went to basket bingo with my Mom/sisters/sil last night. We ended up sitting at a table with 5 other women from town here (they are a hoot!) We had a lot of fun, but it got kind of long. I'm not use to sitting on a metal chair for 20 games of Bingo. They could have ended after 15 - that was enough. Ha ha! By 10:00 my eyes were getting buggy starring at those bingo cards!! ;-) But it was fun & I would do it again.

No plans tonight - but plenty of things to do at home. Hoping to get some hookin done on my afghan too. Tomorrow night is stitch 'n b*tch AND GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN!!! Yay!!! It was funny - the one lady we sat at the table with last night made sure to remind everyone that Charlie Brown is on at 8:00 Thursday night! Ah - a lady looking as forward to it as me!!! :grin:

Hope you are all having a great day!!

Glad you had a good time last night!!!!

 

[made582]

Hi All- Hope everyone is having a great hump day.

We had a very sad day yesterday and we had it put down on 12 y/o boxer, Max. He woke up yesterday and could not even stand so we took him to the vets' office first thing and they did some bloodwork and he had cancer. I think one of the hardest parts was how sad my kids were...that truly breaks my heart

I work from home so it is very strange not having him here with me today. We also have a Boston Terrier, Leo who is also missing his sidekick.

I know we will get through this...just takes some time. We just have to remember all the great memories we had with him!

I am listening to some Christmas music to brighten my day..

Hope you all have a great afternoon!

I'm so sorry BoxerMom. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[made582]

Hey everyone. Just a quick hello, Im trying to make more of an effort to get back on here. I sure do miss all of my Christmas friends. Still have a lot going on in my life.. should be calming down soon though. Happy Halloween and I cant believe we are almost into November. Favorite time of the year

Hey there, MsChristmas!!!!!!! It's great to see you!!!!!! Me miss you too!!!!


Hope you and the boys have a great Halloween!!!!!

 

[made582]

Stopping by the store on the way to the Pines.

 

[Bradmac]

Hi All- Hope everyone is having a great hump day.

We had a very sad day yesterday and we had it put down on 12 y/o boxer, Max. He woke up yesterday and could not even stand so we took him to the vets' office first thing and they did some bloodwork and he had cancer. I think one of the hardest parts was how sad my kids were...that truly breaks my heart

I work from home so it is very strange not having him here with me today. We also have a Boston Terrier, Leo who is also missing his sidekick.

I know we will get through this...just takes some time. We just have to remember all the great memories we had with him!

I am listening to some Christmas music to brighten my day..

Hope you all have a great afternoon!

I'm so sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking. :-(

 

[Bradmac]

Hey everyone. Just a quick hello, Im trying to make more of an effort to get back on here. I sure do miss all of my Christmas friends. Still have a lot going on in my life.. should be calming down soon though. Happy Halloween and I cant believe we are almost into November. Favorite time of the year

Welcome back! I was flipping through the member list earlier today and came across your name and several others who have been missed. Good to see you!

 

[Holiday]

Hi All- Hope everyone is having a great hump day.

We had a very sad day yesterday and we had it put down on 12 y/o boxer, Max. He woke up yesterday and could not even stand so we took him to the vets' office first thing and they did some bloodwork and he had cancer. I think one of the hardest parts was how sad my kids were...that truly breaks my heart

I work from home so it is very strange not having him here with me today. We also have a Boston Terrier, Leo who is also missing his sidekick.

I know we will get through this...just takes some time. We just have to remember all the great memories we had with him!

I am listening to some Christmas music to brighten my day..

Hope you all have a great afternoon!

Awe BoxerMom! I am so sorry to hear that! Losing a pet is hard - for humans & for their 4 legged pals too! Keeping you all in my prayers!

 

[Holiday]

Hey everyone. Just a quick hello, Im trying to make more of an effort to get back on here. I sure do miss all of my Christmas friends. Still have a lot going on in my life.. should be calming down soon though. Happy Halloween and I cant believe we are almost into November. Favorite time of the year

Nice to see you!!! Hope all is well with you! Don't be a stranger! :smile:

 

[VictoriaLT]

Good night, MMC! I hope that everyone sleeps well and has sweet dreams. You're all in my prayers, as usual! I have to get up relatively early to get ready for my appointment with the cardiologist. It's just a precautionary appointment. My heart rate is always in the 80s or 90s which I understand is pretty high. I'd rather get it checked and see if I need to do anything about it or if all is good. After this appointment, all I have to worry about is getting my stitches out.

I may pop in tomorrow morning before my appointment. If not, talk to you all after! Have a wonderful Wednesday and drive safe to work!

I hope that your appointment went well and your doctor hasn't detected any serious health issues.

Hi All- Hope everyone is having a great hump day.

We had a very sad day yesterday and we had it put down on 12 y/o boxer, Max. He woke up yesterday and could not even stand so we took him to the vets' office first thing and they did some bloodwork and he had cancer. I think one of the hardest parts was how sad my kids were...that truly breaks my heart

I work from home so it is very strange not having him here with me today. We also have a Boston Terrier, Leo who is also missing his sidekick.

I know we will get through this...just takes some time. We just have to remember all the great memories we had with him!

I am listening to some Christmas music to brighten my day..

Hope you all have a great afternoon!

I am so sorry for the loss of your boxer. I have a dog by myself and it would break my heart as well if he passed away. :/ Anyway, time heals usually and I'm sure that your family will move on after sometime.

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Good evening Christmas friends! I can't believe we have already approached the middle of the week. Oh boy, where does the time go? I hope your day was good. :] We went to another field trip today and I must say that, in comparison to the weather last Wednesday, we weren't lucky with it today. Well, it wasn't that bad in the first half of our trip - until 12 noon or so - but it turned out to be completely miserable later on! It started pouring so badly and it got quite windy too. Despite the fact that I was wearing my waterproofs, I ended up with freezing feet in my wellies and wet back. The first thing I did after I came back home was I turned my fan heater on in my room to make it warm and then I had a hot shower. I was afraid of getting ill after having cold feet for a long time. Anyway, I'm glad to be warm now, and I wish all the same - stay warm and don't have cold feet because it's one of the worst feelings ever. ^^

I hope that you all are having a relaxing evening!

 

[Holiday]

Many of our neighboring towns are postponing Trick or Treat night from tomorrow night to Friday or Saturday now too - because of the predicted rain. What a bummer!

:ghost: umpkin: :ghost:

 

[Holiday]

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Good evening Christmas friends! I can't believe we have already approached the middle of the week. Oh boy, where does the time go? I hope your day was good. :] We went to another field trip today and I must say that, in comparison to the weather last Wednesday, we weren't lucky with it today. Well, it wasn't that bad in the first half of our trip - until 12 noon or so - but it turned out to be completely miserable later on! It started pouring so badly and it got quite windy too. Despite the fact that I was wearing my waterproofs, I ended up with freezing feet in my wellies and wet back. The first thing I did after I came back home was I turned my fan heater on in my room to make it warm and then I had a hot shower. I was afraid of getting ill after having cold feet for a long time. Anyway, I'm glad to be warm now, and I wish all the same - stay warm and don't have cold feet because it's one of the worst feelings ever. ^^

I hope that you all are having a relaxing evening!

I'm glad you are warm now!! Cold/wet feet is miserable!!!! You have a relaxing evening too!!!

 

[jennifer91]

Well off from my "real" job today, but I clean once a week for an older gentleman in our church so I will do that this afternoon. Then the two oldest have basketball after school today. I've got chili on the stove for supper.

I've been moving furniture and such getting ready for the weekend so I can start decorating

Well off to get some more done before I have to do clean!!!! Hope everyone has a great day!!!!!!

That's so nice that you clean for an older gentleman. I am sure he appreciates the help! I love chili - what time should I be over for dinner? Haha! Woo hoo to decorating! Enjoy the rest of your day!

Good morning. Carl really has something big planned tonight! Can't wait! Hope y'all have a good day!

I hope Carl has goodie bags for us all!

have to leave for work in about 1/2 hour, really do not feel like going, but once there I am fine. It has been busy so that makes the day go by fast.
It is the day before halloween so the candy will be disappearing. Not sure how tomorrow will go as rain and high winds are predicted so not expecting a lot of kids to come by. Will by only candy I like so if I am going to be stuck with a bowl full it might as well be stuff I like!

I know the feeling! I used to feel that way about going to school. The candy will be gone before you know it! LOL!! I do the same thing! I only buy the kinds I'll eat in case we have leftover.

I like them all - seriously, I don't think I can pick! Seems the Yankee's (single wick) lasts much longer than the B & B double wickers!! I agree with Snowflake - Falling Leaves is extra awesome!!!

I hope your appt. goes very well! I just read on a card the other day a heartrate of anywhere from 60-100 is normal. (with men having a lower heart rate) I hope everything checks out ok. My heart rate use to be much higher until I started walking every day - close to 100 at times!

I always buy those triple wick candles from Bath & Body. They last pretty long! Thanks for wishing me luck! I did read that 60-100 is okay but they prefer 60-80. Any more than that and your heart works too hard. I am glad your rate is down!! I do walk every single day so I am not sure why mine is so high.

Good afternoon (already!) It's a dreary ol day in Ohio. Supposed to hit 66º but haven't seen sun since yesterday morning! Rain coming in later on. Good thing I have the PINES to look forward too!!

Went to basket bingo with my Mom/sisters/sil last night. We ended up sitting at a table with 5 other women from town here (they are a hoot!) We had a lot of fun, but it got kind of long. I'm not use to sitting on a metal chair for 20 games of Bingo. They could have ended after 15 - that was enough. Ha ha! By 10:00 my eyes were getting buggy starring at those bingo cards!! But it was fun & I would do it again.

No plans tonight - but plenty of things to do at home. Hoping to get some hookin done on my afghan too. Tomorrow night is stitch 'n b*tch AND GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN!!! Yay!!! It was funny - the one lady we sat at the table with last night made sure to remind everyone that Charlie Brown is on at 8:00 Thursday night! Ah - a lady looking as forward to it as me!!!

Hope you are all having a great day!!

Ohio, huh? We're neighbors! I'm over here in PA. Well, did you win anything in Bingo!? I love playing that lol. Yay for Charlie Brown! I am setting up the DVR in case I forget. Have a great day!

Hi All- Hope everyone is having a great hump day.

We had a very sad day yesterday and we had it put down on 12 y/o boxer, Max. He woke up yesterday and could not even stand so we took him to the vets' office first thing and they did some bloodwork and he had cancer. I think one of the hardest parts was how sad my kids were...that truly breaks my heart

I work from home so it is very strange not having him here with me today. We also have a Boston Terrier, Leo who is also missing his sidekick.

I know we will get through this...just takes some time. We just have to remember all the great memories we had with him!

I am listening to some Christmas music to brighten my day..

Hope you all have a great afternoon!

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear about Max. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the kids are okay. Maybe you can do something in Max's honor to lift their spirits. Poor Leo. They say dogs can really sense everything. Hope things improve for you!

Hey everyone. Just a quick hello, Im trying to make more of an effort to get back on here. I sure do miss all of my Christmas friends. Still have a lot going on in my life.. should be calming down soon though. Happy Halloween and I cant believe we are almost into November. Favorite time of the year

Hey there! It's nice to see you. I hope you can make it back more often. Happy Halloween to you!

I hope that your appointment went well and your doctor hasn't detected any serious health issues.

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Good evening Christmas friends! I can't believe we have already approached the middle of the week. Oh boy, where does the time go? I hope your day was good. :] We went to another field trip today and I must say that, in comparison to the weather last Wednesday, we weren't lucky with it today. Well, it wasn't that bad in the first half of our trip - until 12 noon or so - but it turned out to be completely miserable later on! It started pouring so badly and it got quite windy too. Despite the fact that I was wearing my waterproofs, I ended up with freezing feet in my wellies and wet back. The first thing I did after I came back home was I turned my fan heater on in my room to make it warm and then I had a hot shower. I was afraid of getting ill after having cold feet for a long time. Anyway, I'm glad to be warm now, and I wish all the same - stay warm and don't have cold feet because it's one of the worst feelings ever. ^^

I hope that you all are having a relaxing evening!

Thank you for the well wishes! Aww I am sorry that the field trip turned miserable weather-wise for you. I hope you are all warm and cozy now! Put on some fuzzy socks - that always helps!

Many of our neighboring towns are postponing Trick or Treat night from tomorrow night to Friday or Saturday now too - because of the predicted rain. What a bummer!

Nooooo! It's so sad that Halloween is being delayed everywhere. What's the fun in Trick or Treating in November?!

 

[jennifer91]

I just got home from my appointment with the cardiologist. It didn't exactly turn out like I had hoped. I have to have an echocardiogram, a stress test on a treadmill, wear a heart monitor for 24 hours, and then blood work. I already went after my appointment to get the blood work, so I'm glad that's over. He said that he wanted to check my thyroid with that. I am waiting for my insurance to approve the rest of the tests and then I will schedule them. I want to get them all done with before Thanksgiving if possible. He said from what he can tell that he does not think it is anything serious. He also said that if they put me on a beta blocker that I will be extremely lethargic and tired all of the time. I hope I don't have to take those if that is how I am going to feel!

I thought I was all in the clear in terms of appointments after this one....not so much anymore, lol!

 

[made582]

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Good evening Christmas friends! I can't believe we have already approached the middle of the week. Oh boy, where does the time go? I hope your day was good. :] We went to another field trip today and I must say that, in comparison to the weather last Wednesday, we weren't lucky with it today. Well, it wasn't that bad in the first half of our trip - until 12 noon or so - but it turned out to be completely miserable later on! It started pouring so badly and it got quite windy too. Despite the fact that I was wearing my waterproofs, I ended up with freezing feet in my wellies and wet back. The first thing I did after I came back home was I turned my fan heater on in my room to make it warm and then I had a hot shower. I was afraid of getting ill after having cold feet for a long time. Anyway, I'm glad to be warm now, and I wish all the same - stay warm and don't have cold feet because it's one of the worst feelings ever. ^^

I hope that you all are having a relaxing evening!

Sorry that it rained on you!! Hope you can stay warm and dry the rest of the day.

 

[made582]

Nooooo! It's so sad that Halloween is being delayed everywhere. What's the fun in Trick or Treating in November?!

Thinking back to when I was a kid, It wouldn't have mattered if it was March. If I was getting free candy, I would have loved it!!!!! LOL!!!!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

I'm so sad to hear of your loss.

Hi All- Hope everyone is having a great hump day.

We had a very sad day yesterday and we had it put down on 12 y/o boxer, Max. He woke up yesterday and could not even stand so we took him to the vets' office first thing and they did some bloodwork and he had cancer. I think one of the hardest parts was how sad my kids were...that truly breaks my heart

I work from home so it is very strange not having him here with me today. We also have a Boston Terrier, Leo who is also missing his sidekick.

I know we will get through this...just takes some time. We just have to remember all the great memories we had with him!

I am listening to some Christmas music to brighten my day..

Hope you all have a great afternoon!

 

[made582]

I just got home from my appointment with the cardiologist. It didn't exactly turn out like I had hoped. I have to have an echocardiogram, a stress test on a treadmill, wear a heart monitor for 24 hours, and then blood work. I already went after my appointment to get the blood work, so I'm glad that's over. He said that he wanted to check my thyroid with that. I am waiting for my insurance to approve the rest of the tests and then I will schedule them. I want to get them all done with before Thanksgiving if possible. He said from what he can tell that he does not think it is anything serious. He also said that if they put me on a beta blocker that I will be extremely lethargic and tired all of the time. I hope I don't have to take those if that is how I am going to feel!

I thought I was all in the clear in terms of appointments after this one....not so much anymore, lol!

Praying that the tests all come back okay and that you don't end up on the beta blocker.

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, Buddy!!!!! Hope you have a great day at work!!!

Thanks, buddy. It was a pretty good one!

xx

have to leave for work in about 1/2 hour, really do not feel like going, but once there I am fine. It has been busy so that makes the day go by fast.
It is the day before halloween so the candy will be disappearing. Not sure how tomorrow will go as rain and high winds are predicted so not expecting a lot of kids to come by. Will by only candy I like so if I am going to be stuck with a bowl full it might as well be stuff I like!

That's what I do, too! And I break into it beforehand sometimes, lol. =)

Good afternoon (already!) It's a dreary ol day in Ohio. Supposed to hit 66º but haven't seen sun since yesterday morning! Rain coming in later on. Good thing I have the PINES to look forward too!!

Went to basket bingo with my Mom/sisters/sil last night. We ended up sitting at a table with 5 other women from town here (they are a hoot!) We had a lot of fun, but it got kind of long. I'm not use to sitting on a metal chair for 20 games of Bingo. They could have ended after 15 - that was enough. Ha ha! By 10:00 my eyes were getting buggy starring at those bingo cards!! But it was fun & I would do it again.

No plans tonight - but plenty of things to do at home. Hoping to get some hookin done on my afghan too. Tomorrow night is stitch 'n b*tch AND GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN!!! Yay!!! It was funny - the one lady we sat at the table with last night made sure to remind everyone that Charlie Brown is on at 8:00 Thursday night! Ah - a lady looking as forward to it as me!!!

Hope you are all having a great day!!

Glad you guys had a fun time, Holiday!!

See you at The Pines!!

Hi All- Hope everyone is having a great hump day.

We had a very sad day yesterday and we had it put down on 12 y/o boxer, Max. He woke up yesterday and could not even stand so we took him to the vets' office first thing and they did some bloodwork and he had cancer. I think one of the hardest parts was how sad my kids were...that truly breaks my heart

I work from home so it is very strange not having him here with me today. We also have a Boston Terrier, Leo who is also missing his sidekick.

I know we will get through this...just takes some time. We just have to remember all the great memories we had with him!

I am listening to some Christmas music to brighten my day..

Hope you all have a great afternoon!

I am so sorry to hear about Max. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. ((Hugs))

Hey everyone. Just a quick hello, Im trying to make more of an effort to get back on here. I sure do miss all of my Christmas friends. Still have a lot going on in my life.. should be calming down soon though. Happy Halloween and I cant believe we are almost into November. Favorite time of the year

Hey MsChristmas~ We miss you here, too!
Happy Halloween!!

I hope that your appointment went well and your doctor hasn't detected any serious health issues.



I am so sorry for the loss of your boxer. I have a dog by myself and it would break my heart as well if he passed away. :/ Anyway, time heals usually and I'm sure that your family will move on after sometime.

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Good evening Christmas friends! I can't believe we have already approached the middle of the week. Oh boy, where does the time go? I hope your day was good. :] We went to another field trip today and I must say that, in comparison to the weather last Wednesday, we weren't lucky with it today. Well, it wasn't that bad in the first half of our trip - until 12 noon or so - but it turned out to be completely miserable later on! It started pouring so badly and it got quite windy too. Despite the fact that I was wearing my waterproofs, I ended up with freezing feet in my wellies and wet back. The first thing I did after I came back home was I turned my fan heater on in my room to make it warm and then I had a hot shower. I was afraid of getting ill after having cold feet for a long time. Anyway, I'm glad to be warm now, and I wish all the same - stay warm and don't have cold feet because it's one of the worst feelings ever. ^^

I hope that you all are having a relaxing evening!

Sorry you got caught out in the rain. Glad you are warm & cozy, now!
Have a relaxing evening!!

xo

I just got home from my appointment with the cardiologist. It didn't exactly turn out like I had hoped. I have to have an echocardiogram, a stress test on a treadmill, wear a heart monitor for 24 hours, and then blood work. I already went after my appointment to get the blood work, so I'm glad that's over. He said that he wanted to check my thyroid with that. I am waiting for my insurance to approve the rest of the tests and then I will schedule them. I want to get them all done with before Thanksgiving if possible. He said from what he can tell that he does not think it is anything serious. He also said that if they put me on a beta blocker that I will be extremely lethargic and tired all of the time. I hope I don't have to take those if that is how I am going to feel!

I thought I was all in the clear in terms of appointments after this one....not so much anymore, lol!

That is too bad that you need more tests, but better to be safe.

Thinking of you!!

xo

 

[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, friends~

It's rainy & cold here. So, a beautiful Fall day!!

About a week ago, on a day off, my managers asked me to come in. They complimented me on my work ethic, enthusiasm, and said a few customers had told them how I had gone out of my way to help them out. That was really nice to hear. Then they went on & said a supervisor/management position was opening up, and recommended me for it. I found out today that I got it!

I am happy, excited, a little nervous, but all in all it's a great opportunity. I am honored that they saw that in me in the month I've been there.

I started training already today, but will be getting more of the management side of things next week. I have to learn the other associates jobs first!

Please say a prayer for me. It's going to be a great, yet challenging couple of months!

Thanks, friends.

Hope you all are having a blessed day!

xx

:sparkle:

 

[made582]

Good afternoon, friends~

It's rainy & cold here. So, a beautiful Fall day!!

About a week ago, on a day off, my managers asked me to come in. They complimented me on my work ethic, enthusiasm, and said a few customers had told them how I had gone out of my way to help them out. That was really nice to hear. Then they went on & said a supervisor/management position was opening up, and recommended me for it. I found out today that I got it!

I am happy, excited, a little nervous, but all in all it's a great opportunity. I am honored that they saw that in me in the month I've been there.

I started training already today, but will be getting more of the management side of things next week. I have to learn the other associates jobs first!

Please say a prayer for me. It's going to be a great, yet challenging couple of months!

Thanks, friends.

Hope you all are having a blessed day!

xx

:sparkle:

Congratulations!!!!!! It's no shock to me that you are moving up as fast as you are. I know your work ethic and how great of a person you are. I told you all along that you would impress them in no time and that they would love you. I'm sure you will have no problem learning all of the new tasks. You are going to do great!!!!


I'll be keeping you in my prayers. xx