Christmas Countdown - 2014

[MerryCarey]

That sounds like fun. Would it work if i participated from a different time zone?

Virginia, the programming was actually pre-recorded, so it doesn't matter a bit what time zone you're in! And the more international participants, the better.

 

[xmas365]

going up to read for awhile, so signing off here.
I can tell most everyone has the day off because I just cannot keep up!
Carry on!
Good night all!

Good night, CS.

 

[Virginia]

Lunch break and I found these sweet salt and pepper shakers for $1.25

 

[snowflake22]

I really want to get whomped with a big snow, I just want my wife and kids with me through the rest of my vacation.

Also, to get a picture of my outdoor lights in the snow.

Hope you get tons of snow, friend!!

We are here for you, those pesky PCBs have gotten the best of me these last few days.

Thanks, xmas. I appreciate that!! I'm here for you, too.

UN-decorating is going very slow, no one here is very enthusiastic about it.
Decorations and lights are off the tree, the top is off but that is as far as we got.

Yesterday, I spent 4 hours taking down some of the decorations, Christmas art, knick knacks, etc. We still have two trees left & the village. Takes so much longer coming down! Had to dust, put out regular décor again, etc. So depressing!

My resolution this new year will be to be the last person in town to have his Christmas lights up and on. (jk) Just one more week for me

Haha!! Love it, xmas!! cheesy

I leave my window candles up until the first day of spring, I started that tradition a couple of years ago to ease my way out of all my other Christmas lights.

That is very cool!

Good afternoon, and Happy New Year!!!!

WOW!!! I just went through 34 pages of posts, busy, busy, busy. all of you were.

I am still fighting the PCB's, trees are still all lit up, 88.9 is still playing Christmas music. They had the coolest tag line before commercial: "Making Christmas last. Why? Because we believe."

I love that tag line- so true!!

I ran out to KMart to pick up a 50% off nutcracker for LC's birthday in March, he will be so surprised. They have a lot of merchandise remaining. Just waiting until it goes 75% off.

I will be in throughout the night, beware of the champagne cream stuffed Twinkies at The Pines, they really grossed me out.

ttyl

Point taken- I will be avoiding them! Thanks!

So true- great quote, CS!!

My husband just walked in the kitchen, started laughing and said, "You need to take a picture of that corner you're sitting in right now and post it. That about sums you up in an image."

I looked around because I was eating a small snack size package of left over Halloween pretzels, drinking from my favorite gray wolf coffee mug on which the wolf is laying in snow, had just brewed some Mistletoe Peppermint coffee and there was a cute Swiss Colony Christmas tin sitting there I was saving for next Christmas' gifts of cookies or truffles. All of which was in front of my VitaMix and KitchenAid mixer where I basically live.

ROFL


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Awesome, graywolf!!

I am not usually a fan of New Years Day but I must say this is one has been a nice one!

Snow-in-Texas first went to my job. We are closed today but we went in to feed the animals. From there we went to the lake to ride our bikes and feed the ducks. The weather has been very mild today but will get chilly tomorrow. Our tradition on New Years Day is to take down our outdoor Christmas lights and my son helps. We always go out to lunch together afterward. To our surprise, as we pulled up in the driveway, my son was taking down the last strand of lights off the house! He didn't even wait on us, he did it by himself. I was thrilled because it slightly depresses me to do it so he saved me from that! We unloaded the bikes, cleaned up and went out to lunch. Then headed over to Starbucks for coffee. We are just relaxing now.

The indoor decorations will stay up awhile longer. I will take it down when I am ready. Maybe just keep them up until Christmas in July! Does that sound like a plan? What do you think?

Sounds like a wonderful day, CAH!! Happy New Year!!

Good to see you, Jennifer!

Xmas365, Snowflake and Homemakingirl... I hope your moods improve real soon. I still feel decent. PCB's haven't hit me too bad.

(I am still catching up so not sure I covered all who is suffering but wishing you well too!)

Thank you, CAH. My big tree is still up, so that is helping. But, it's hard to get back in your regular routine after the most wonderful time of the year!!

xx

Just finished our last tradition of the season. Putting the note with the count down in the tree tote in the attic then taking a picture of it. 330 days until our tree goes up again I think its nice that my college age sons humor me by going up in the attic to place the note with me.

What a lovely tradition, Slim!

The school cancellations are now up to 32, but our town is still not on the list, yet.

I have to take my mother in law and her dog to the vet tomorrow, her dog is 16 years old and he hasn't eaten anything in a week. We have all wheel drive now, so I volunteered to bring them so she doesn't miss the appointment due to the weather. If you all could, please say a prayer or a thought for her dog Billy, he isn't doing too well.

Keeping Billy and your MIL in my thoughts & prayers. That is such a hard situation, pets ARE family. Extra prayers being sent up.

Just got the call, school cancelled for tomorrow!!!!! No decision for Friday!!!


Wooohooo!!!!

Half of my wish has come true!!!

Yay!! That is great!!! =]

Hope everyone is having a great evening! Had a great day at my parents! Going to head home. I will check back in here later!


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Glad you had such a nice day, sugar!

Lunch break and I found these sweet salt and pepper shakers for $1.25

Those are adorable! Nice find!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening, MMC!!

Hope you're having a wonderful holiday!!

On my way to The Pines!! See you soon!

xx

 

[made582]

I take a break from here for a couple of hours and you guys went crazy!! LOL!!!


I guess I better get reading.

 

[made582]

Good evening, MMC!!

Hope you're having a wonderful holiday!!

On my way to The Pines!! See you soon!

xx

Good Evening, Buddy!!! I've got a seat saved for you here at the bar!!!

xx

 

[sugar142286]

I take a break from here for a couple of hours and you guys went crazy!! LOL!!!


I guess I better get reading.

I am so way behind from earlier today! I will get caught up tomorrow!


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[snowflake22]

Good Evening, Buddy!!! I've got a seat saved for you here at the bar!!!

xx

Be there in 5!! Order me something fun!!

xx

 

[sugar142286]

Pines is hopping tonight!!!


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[Virginia]

Pines is hopping tonight!!!


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Pictures? I would love to see pictures!!

 

[made582]

The school cancellations are now up to 32, but our town is still not on the list, yet.

I have to take my mother in law and her dog to the vet tomorrow, her dog is 16 years old and he hasn't eaten anything in a week. We have all wheel drive now, so I volunteered to bring them so she doesn't miss the appointment due to the weather. If you all could, please say a prayer or a thought for her dog Billy, he isn't doing too well.

Praying for your MIL and Billy.

Stay safe in all of that snow!!!!

 

[sugar142286]

I think Carl put something in the blend again tonight!!!


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[made582]

Pictures? I would love to see pictures!!

You should just join us. Remember the Pines is like the North Pole. All you have to do is close your eye's and believe to get there.

 

[made582]

I think Carl put something in the blend again tonight!!!


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LOL!!! I agree!!!! I don't dance on the bar like this when it's just his regular combo's!!!!!

 

[xmas365]

I think Carl put something in the blend again tonight!!!


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It's the champagne, I think it is in everything!!!

 

[made582]

Be there in 5!! Order me something fun!!

xx

I told Carl you wanted something fun and he said he had just the thing!!! Then he pulled out a wooden box with a lock on it and got out a bottle of something that I had never seen before. He only put a few drops in the glass and then mixed it with some of his more conventional drinks and said that we would be more than plenty to help you have a great night!!!

xx

 

[snowflake22]

I told Carl you wanted something fun and he said he had just the thing!!! Then he pulled out a wooden box with a lock on it and got out a bottle of something that I had never seen before. He only put a few drops in the glass and then mixed it with some of his more conventional drinks and said that we would be more than plenty to help you have a great night!!!

xx

Well thank you Carl & made!!

xx


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[Crown 84]

Pines is hopping tonight!!!

Well, hey!
It's New Years Day and Carl's in charge.

 

[sugar142286]

I'll be back to check in a little bit!


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