Christmas Countdown - 2014

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

brent said:
Good 'Pines Day morning, everyone!

I thought it was about time I come and pay a visit. It's been yet another fairly busy month of teaching. Currently, I am teaching in Rockland, ON for the week. It's a little different than where I normally teach (Russell, ON), but it is a welcome change. My schedule is fairy simple, too. At least, it has been for the past two days. I only have one class to teach per day and the other two periods, I am in the Student Success Centre, just helping students complete their homework and other assignments. Not bad!

Glad to see that everyone is doing all right around these parts. The posts are flying and so are the days! That 200-day milestone until Christmas is two weeks from Friday, and the fact that we are now over the 1/2 way to the Christmas Season is incredible!

Speaking of incredible, Spring has finally arrived in Ottawa. Temperatures are to reach the mid 20s/70s today. The floweres are in full bloom and the leaves are finally full and a beautiful bright green. In fact, some might say we entirely skipper Spring and just went straight to Summer. I can agree with that.

Not a whole lot else going on. There are about 20 days of class remaining. Normally, I would be excited have the summer off, but I think I need to search for some source of income for the summer. Employment Insurance - more than likely - will not pay me enough, especially since I have a big summer vacation booked in August.

Have a great 'Pines Day, everyone! After all, there is only one more in this month of May! Before we know it, we will be turning our calendars once again!

hope you can find some work for the summer, perhaps tutoring?
I used to drive a school bus and no, employment insurance does not pay much, plus you don't even get your first cheque until it is almost time to go back to school again.

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

made582 said:
Good Morning, MMC!!!!!! It's just going to be plain hot here today. 85 degree's with almost 100% humidity. Yuck!!!!!!! We also have a chance of some severe storms moving in this afternoon. Hopefully they aren't to bad. I have been lazy this morning so I need to get cracking on my normal chores and then this afternoon is another doctor's appointment for mom and a few errands for me. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

you will have to let me know if the storms come, that way I can get ready for them since you get them first. I guess that would make you a good weather man!
Hope your mom gets a good report from the doctor.

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

brent said:
Same to you, snowflake!

The new place is great. We're quite settled in. All we really have left to do is install our air condition. Hopefully we can do that tonight!

I'll have to post a picture (on here) of Simon. I know that he's been on my facebook a few times, but I will show him to MMC shortly enough!

The Season is so close... until then, I'm glad we can all enjoy some great weather!

we are thinking that our AC needs to go in soon too, the weekend is actually going to be hot.

Irishsnow · May 21, 2014

Evening all :!!

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

Holiday said:
Good afternoon!! Quick fly by! Our Internet/Tv/Phone was down most of the day. Trying to play catch up! What a day! We had a storm come through - never lost power, but knocked out our Time Warner. Looks like it could storm before long again! Hope not!

I hope you are all doing well & having an awesome Pines Day!!! See you all at the Pines later!!!

:-x

ours went out a couple of times last night when a storm blew through.
Hope it doe's not hit you to hard again.

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

Meceka said:
Good afternoon, MMC!

I decided I sat too much when I was working, so I have been standing up while working on the computer today ~ definitely need better shoes, but otherwise it is going well. My project is beckoning so I had best get to work.

Be MERRY and know that you are all in my prayers! {{{HUGS}}}

hopping your project goes well, and yes, good shoes when standing are wonderful!

Bradmac · May 21, 2014

Christmasstar said:
I remember them but was never a fan. I liked ABBA, used to have all their albums.

Oh, yeah! I liked me some ABBA back in the day!

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

aleksa. said:
my house is ok...
Thank you all, i really appreciate it.

((((hugs))))

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

irishsnow said:
Evening all :!!

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

the grass is mowed, thanks to my son, the brownies baked, the kitchen clean.
Got a new toaster today (ours being over 10 years old, it was rather worn out) This is a Gordon Ramsay 2 slice motorized toaster, a lot more fun to use! Plus, it was $50 on sale for only $20 !
Now I have to think of something to make for supper.

Irishsnow · May 21, 2014

Christmasstar said:

Hello Christmasstar

How are you??

Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

irishsnow said:
Hello Christmasstar

How are you??

other than getting older, I am great!
How are you and how was your day?

made582 · May 21, 2014

Christmasstar said:
you will have to let me know if the storms come, that way I can get ready for them since you get them first. I guess that would make you a good weather man!
Hope your mom gets a good report from the doctor.

Oh they are hear all right. A few times I thought I was going to need a boat to get here to the doctor's office.

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Christmasstar · May 21, 2014

made582 said:
Oh they are hear all right. A few times I thought I was going to need a boat to get here to the doctor's office.

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ok, I will get my boat ready, thanks for the heads up!

Ryan · May 21, 2014

Hello all! I've been away for a bit and am at a conference tomorrow. But I'm thinking about all of you! Hope y'all have a good week!

Solice · May 21, 2014

Good evening!
Had a LONG but also fun day with the little one today.
Check up went fine, thank you all! ♥
Im exhausted! I did sleep on the couch for an hour or two whe I came home
but I will not have any trouble sleeping now. Zzzzz....
Time here 11:07 PM. Degrees 18c (64,4F) !!!

Goodnight!

Brad: I love Goo Goo Dolls! My favorite song is Iris♥

sugar142286 · May 21, 2014

made582 said:
I've never won over $10.

Me either

Meceka · May 21, 2014

aLEKSA. said:
My house is ok...
Thank you all, I really appreciate it.

I'm so glad your house made it through okay! I will keep praying! {{{HUGS}}}

Meceka · May 21, 2014

irishsnow said:
Evening all :!!

Good evening, irishsnow! I hope this finds you well!

Meceka · May 21, 2014

Christmasstar said:
ours went out a couple of times last night when a storm blew through.
Hope it doe's not hit you to hard again.

I hope there wasn't any problems when you lost electricity last night. Around 3 am I listened to a storm that seemed to be all around where I live. There was quite a light show with it, too. It poured for a few minutes and then went on its merry way. I didn't get back to sleep until after 5 ~ might be an early night tonight. cheesy