Christmas Countdown - 2013

[HomemakinGirl]

I'm sitting in my car, waiting for my daughter to get out of work. I'm kind of bummed out that this view will be gone in a couple of days.

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[xmas365]

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My friend xmas365, I understand...I'll be thinking of you....
I've been so busy I have not had time to allow that to happen with me.
I went away to a very nice hotel in Old Montreal for 4 days, and 3 nights during the week of Christmas, so I was much alone during the whole time.
I had a spa day, and had some spirits, a couple of good books, food, and treats, and had a very well deserved and needed holiday of rest and contemplation. Came back to work with a renewed vision and a change of heart. The Good and Gracious Lord needed me to get some things straightened out in my attitude regarding my work and the elderly gentleman I look after and managing his home.
It's a "live-in" position and can be at times very vexing. But the Good Lord placed me here for my good, and the good of the gentleman. For he lives alone and partially handicapped. But very needy, and that can be overwhelming.
I would like to thank all for the lovely cards and sentiments sent my way. I was able to pick up most of them on the 21st of Dec.
I would like to also take this time to wish ALL the best of the holidays, and the new year which is fast approaching!
I hope to be on New Year's to wish everyone the best.
So xmas365 just sit back and enjoy these "12 days" of Christmas. And just keeping playing the music and movies.
Talk to you all very soon!
:whisper:

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Glad you were able to get away for a few days at Christmas, sounds like you deserved and enjoyed it.

Thank you for the kind words, I will enjoy the rest of the season to its fullest.

 

[xmas365]

Well I didn't find anymore Santa's but I did finally find some ornaments that I liked. I also picked up some more wrapping paper and Jewel's Christmas CD. So it wasn't a total waste of a shopping trip.

Now to watch some football!!!!

I am sorry about the lack of Santas, like you said there really hasn't been much out there for leftovers this year. I have found a few things I have liked, but I am watching Ebay like a hawk, I missed out on a sale of 4 Santas for $10 total a few days ago, because I was thinking about it. cheesy

 

[snowflake22]

Congrats!


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Thanks, girlie!!

xx


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[xmas365]

right here, they are in the green and yellow

:lol:


That is too funny!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

I'm sitting in my car, waiting for my daughter to get out of work. I'm kind of bummed out that this view will be gone in a couple of days.

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That is pretty beautiful!! ️


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[xmas365]

I'm going to be dragged from Christmas kicking and screaming.... hey wait what was my resolution? I'm not going to hide my enjoyment of the little things.. so Christmas music everyday and a movie a week!! YEAH!!! ;!

I try to listen to one Christmas song a day all year long to keep my spirit going, that is one of the reasons why I do the Christmas Song A Day thread, to keep me on track. It has been almost 2 years straight since I started it and I completely enjoy it.

 

[made582]

I am sorry about the lack of Santas, like you said there really hasn't been much out there for leftovers this year. I have found a few things I have liked, but I am watching Ebay like a hawk, I missed out on a sale of 4 Santas for $10 total a few days ago, because I was thinking about it. cheesy

I have never used Ebay. My BIL and Sister buy and sell things all the time on there. I'll have to looking on there more often.

 

[xmas365]

Everyone doing well? I finally got my appetite back today after battling the stomach flu from Christmas Eve through yesterday. I don't wish that mess on my worst enemy.

Glad to hear you're feeling better, it is tough being sick on Christmas.

 

[xmas365]

The Santa I bought yesterday

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I like that one!!!! Nice find!

 

[xmas365]

Pier1 has huge ornament sale ...

"To the Batmobile...!"

 

[xmas365]

Woohoo!!!! We are going to the playoffs!!!!

My poor hubby is not happy...

I'm dancing in my living room!!! =}




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Congrats to you and all the Packer fans!!!

At least his Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup back in June.

 

[xmas365]

I have never used Ebay. My BIL and Sister buy and sell things all the time on there. I'll have to looking on there more often.

I have found some of my Santas for real cheap on there, especially in late January.

 

[snowflake22]

I try to listen to one Christmas song a day all year long to keep my spirit going, that is one of the reasons why I do the Christmas Song A Day thread, to keep me on track. It has been almost 2 years straight since I started it and I completely enjoy it.

It is an amazing thread!! One we all admire, and appreciate.

Thank you, Xmas!!


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[Virginia]

Didn't end up at movies, too crowded, but I find some cheapie decorations - still looking for collectibles

 

[xmas365]

The memory that sticks out in my mind of this thread was in the toughest time of the year for all of us.

When CM3 passed away in April the love and support that came through here was amazing. So many of us were hit so hard by her sudden passing but we all supported each other and got us through that time.

The love and kinship of this one of a kind site will always be my lasting memory.

 

[xmas365]

It is an amazing thread!! One we all admire, and appreciate.

Thank you, Xmas!!


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Thank you.

 

[Virginia]

Santa has left the building

 

[snowflake22]

Congrats to you and all the Packer fans!!!



At least his Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup back in June.

Thanks, Xmas!!

This is true


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[graywolf70]

I would like to take this opportunity to share something about myself before this thread runs out in a few days. I was raised on and still operate a ranch that my granddad started in the 1940's. Several years ago early in the year. Feb. I think it was. I got into a law suit with my brother over splitting the ranch. This was his idea not mine. He doesn't live here anymore and wanted to sell his half. Needless to say it was a very difficult time for My family especially my Mother and Father. Sometime in the spring that year. I think it was in April. My wife and I were at a Dr's appointment. I walked past a file room in the office and looked into the open door. On the back side of the room there was a decorated christmas tree, I assume it was the tree that the staff would set out during the season. I can't not tell you the hope that gave me. I immediately thought to my self. "This will be settled by Christmas" And while it was a very difficult year we did sign a settlement on Dec. 2nd.
Last year I started a HDD boring business with a partner. Things went well at first but started to go badly in late August. Unless we have some kind of miracle early in 2014 we will be closing the doors and liquidating the business. I am not looking forward to the next few months as we will be trying to deal with the lost equity in our ranch that we used to secure the other business. But every so often in 2014 I can look at my milestone calendar or the countdown thread and say to myself "this may be unpleasant for the moment, but no matter how it works out this will be settled by Christmas 2014" And that gives me a tremendous amount of hope.
Once again I am so greatful for this website.

So much love and prayers going out to you!! I appreciate the position you're in and hope everything works out. Yes... Christmas has always been a marker of hope and renewal for me as well.

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