Christmas Countdown - 2014

[MerryCarey]

It was great meeting you two today at Amy's Hallmark in Sachse, TX! I had a blast, as you can imagine. After you two left, a man who had been in earlier picking up his annual order of ornaments came back in with his granddaughter. I think I got maybe 6 hugs out of her before they left.

Lonestar, you sound like a great Santa! Keep up the good work! And please visit here more often if you can. We'd live to hear more from you!

 

[snowflake22]

Two more...

Awesome photos, Ryan!!! Thanks for sharing!!! So exciting ;-)




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[ballcoach]

It was great meeting you two today at Amy's Hallmark in Sachse, TX! I had a blast, as you can imagine. After you two left, a man who had been in earlier picking up his annual order of ornaments came back in with his granddaughter. I think I got maybe 6 hugs out of her before they left.

Santa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This story just keeps getting better! Santa even showed up here.

I've been a good boy this year! Can I inbox you my wishlist?

 

[snowflake22]

It was great meeting you two today at Amy's Hallmark in Sachse, TX! I had a blast, as you can imagine. After you two left, a man who had been in earlier picking up his annual order of ornaments came back in with his granddaughter. I think I got maybe 6 hugs out of her before they left.

It's nice to see you on the Countdown! We've heard a lot of nice things about you from CAH! Merry Christmas!!




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[xmas365]

Good morning!
It's going to be mostly sunny today with temperatures in the lower 80's.
Typical day of errands and chores. I also have to do a big food shopping trip. And of course I'll be going to the ornament premiere at Hallmark. I'm having a hard time deciding which ornaments I'll buy today, wish money was no object!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!



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I hope you were able to make up your mind on the ornaments.

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening, MMC!!

We are just hanging out on the deck visiting with my parents!

Hope you're all having a great Saturday night!!

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[xmas365]

This was the light I couldn't pass up at JoAnn's!! May go back & get the others, too. Love it

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Very nice!!!

 

[made582]

Did you buy anything?!
Glad you had fun catching up with your nieces!!

xx

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Nope, I escaped with my bank account intact. I can resist the ornaments, it's the Jim Shore Santa's that almost got me!!!!!

I don't know if I would categorize painting toenails and fingernails as fun, but I did get to spend some time with them. They apparently enjoyed it though because they had to come in here later this afternoon to spend the night. LOL!!!!!!

xx

 

[xmas365]

Hi everyone!

Just a quick post/update as I am currently in the Toronto City Centre Airport. Currently, I am en route back to Sault Ste. Marie. I'm sure that some of you saw on facebook, my 99-year-old grandmother passed away on Tuesday evening. Initially, the news hit me pretty hard. Since Wednesday, however, I've become proud of her accomplishment(s). You can't be disappointed with 99 years. She did a great job. The funeral will be fairly quiet, but I am sure I will shed a few tears. I would like to thank everyone that has sent positive vibes my way.

As for me, I am currently working at Passport Canada again for the summer... Hence, why I haven't been here. I have little to no internet access throughout the day. It's tough to do anything on such a strict schedule.

Also, I am trying to save money for my trip to Italy, where I will be competing in the World Ultimate Club Championships with my team (www.worlds2014.org), but my bank account doesn't seem to be increasing at all. If only there was a way to start some sort funding initiative! ...my debt will probably just increase after all this...

My plane is now boarding. I'll be home in the Sault until Tuesday, so I am sure that I will have a few opportunities to drop in.

Have a great Saturday, everyone!

I am sorry for your loss, Brent.

 

[made582]

It was great meeting you two today at Amy's Hallmark in Sachse, TX! I had a blast, as you can imagine. After you two left, a man who had been in earlier picking up his annual order of ornaments came back in with his granddaughter. I think I got maybe 6 hugs out of her before they left.

Lonestar, you sound like a great Santa! Keep up the good work! And please visit here more often if you can. We'd live to hear more from you!

Well MerryCarey said exactly what I was going to say.

So I'll just reemphasize that we'd love to see you around more often!!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

It was great meeting you two today at Amy's Hallmark in Sachse, TX! I had a blast, as you can imagine. After you two left, a man who had been in earlier picking up his annual order of ornaments came back in with his granddaughter. I think I got maybe 6 hugs out of her before they left.

SANTA!!!! So happy to see you here and we enjoyed meeting you today. That is a sweet story of the little girl. I wish my grandkids were able to make it there to see you. Please drop in on the Countdown again, it's good to have you here!

 

[made582]

Good evening, MMC!!

We are just hanging out on the deck visiting with my parents!

Hope you're all having a great Saturday night!!

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Hope you are having a great time with your parents, Friend!!!!!!

Enjoy that time on the deck!!!!!!!

 

[Snow-in-Texas]

That was me today at Hallmark! We went to Hallmark today and there he was.... SANTA!!! Santa was there and they had a table full of cookies for the customers and we checked out all the new ornaments. Wayne and I started talking to Santa and told him we are members of a Christmas forum. He asked which one, we told him and he immediately said, "I know Jeff Westover very well"! Santa is a member here but not active, he is active over at Claus Net. What a small world we live in!

After we left there we were just up the road from Southfork Ranch from the show Dallas. Been by it plenty of times on our way to different places but decided to stop because Wayne wanted to get pictures of it for family member in Maryland to see that is a fan of the show.

We also went to Bath and Body Works and bought 2 Heirloom Pumpkin candles. Super yummy smelling and now my house smells like fall! We stopped in Yankee Candle as well and looked around. Dropped by Hobby Lobby to look at fall and Christmas decor. Then went to Starbucks for a frappuccino.

It was a wonderful merry day!

We plan to watch, Angels Sing, this evening.


FYI: I had a very hard time getting on here to post. I will try my best to read some of the post if the site cooperates for me!

It was great meeting you two today at Amy's Hallmark in Sachse, TX! I had a blast, as you can imagine. After you two left, a man who had been in earlier picking up his annual order of ornaments came back in with his granddaughter. I think I got maybe 6 hugs out of her before they left.

It was an awesome day!!! Wonderful to meet you Santa!!!

 

[xmas365]

That was me today at Hallmark! We went to Hallmark today and there he was.... SANTA!!! Santa was there and they had a table full of cookies for the customers and we checked out all the new ornaments. Wayne and I started talking to Santa and told him we are members of a Christmas forum. He asked which one, we told him and he immediately said, "I know Jeff Westover very well"! Santa is a member here but not active, he is active over at Claus Net. What a small world we live in!

After we left there we were just up the road from Southfork Ranch from the show Dallas. Been by it plenty of times on our way to different places but decided to stop because Wayne wanted to get pictures of it for family member in Maryland to see that is a fan of the show.

We also went to Bath and Body Works and bought 2 Heirloom Pumpkin candles. Super yummy smelling and now my house smells like fall! We stopped in Yankee Candle as well and looked around. Dropped by Hobby Lobby to look at fall and Christmas decor. Then went to Starbucks for a frappuccino.

It was a wonderful merry day!

We plan to watch, Angels Sing, this evening.


FYI: I had a very hard time getting on here to post. I will try my best to read some of the post if the site cooperates for me!

Sounds like you had quite a Christmassy day!!!

 

[xmas365]

It was great meeting you two today at Amy's Hallmark in Sachse, TX! I had a blast, as you can imagine. After you two left, a man who had been in earlier picking up his annual order of ornaments came back in with his granddaughter. I think I got maybe 6 hugs out of her before they left.

Hey Santa!!!

It is great to see you in the Countdown!!!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Here is a picture I took of our very own lonestar_kringle that Wayne and I met today at Hallmark today.

I also should mention that I asked Santa where he was employed during the holidays and he said Neiman Marcus in Downtown Dallas. We told him that we were at the tree lighting ceremony last November near Neimans. He told us he was the one there who flipped the switch! How cool is that?

I had asked Santa how much longer would he be at Hallmark today in case my grandkids could get there to see him. He pulled out a real nice pocket watch which I was impressed with. He pulled out another object that I thought was another pocket watch and he said it was his compass! I loved all the details of his suit! So happy he had that compass so we can all rest assure that he will find us Christmas Eve!

Out of all my Hallmark Christmas in July visits, this one was the best! Thanks Santa!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Ryan, I am glad your dad is feeling better today. He will be in my prayers!

Hobby Lobby sure did have a lot there today. Wayne and I browsed the aisles and saw quite a bit of Christmas!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Good evening, MMC!!

We are just hanging out on the deck visiting with my parents!

Hope you're all having a great Saturday night!!

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Is that the deck you all are hanging out on????? That would be nice, huh???

Enjoy your visit with your parents!

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

It was a long day here, not too busy but when I got home I passed out while reading the news on my tablet in my hand and woke up and everyone had already eaten dinner.

I suggested going to Hallmark tomorrow, my wife asked why and I said it is Premiere weekend. I got the eye roll. cheesy

I think I will head to bed early, I am beat. Day off tomorrow!!!


4 more work days 'til vacation!!


Good night, everyone!

 

[snowflake22]

Very nice!!!

Thanks, xmas!!

Nope, I escaped with my bank account intact. I can resist the ornaments, it's the Jim Shore Santa's that almost got me!!!!!

LOL!!! I figured that!!

I don't know if I would categorize painting toenails and fingernails as fun, but I did get to spend some time with them. They apparently enjoyed it though because they had to come in here later this afternoon to spend the night. LOL!!!!!!

xx

They missed their uncle! You give them so much love & attention!!