Christmas Countdown - 2014

[made582]

Happy Sunday, hope it's a great one for everyone!!

Hope you have a great one too, Judesmama!!!!!

Good morning, everyone!

We've reached the final day of August. Tomorrow, we will flip our calendars to the first of the "ber" months. Yes, September is nearly here!

No real plans for today. A friend of mine from back home texted me last night saying that he was in Ottawa until tomorrow. I may have to visit with him and a few other old high school friends this evening. Otherwise, Kim and I hope to have a nice day of rest.

I hope everyone here enjoys their final day of the summer months!

Have fun relaxing and visiting with your friends tonight!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning, everyone!

We've reached the final day of August. Tomorrow, we will flip our calendars to the first of the "ber" months. Yes, September is nearly here!

No real plans for today. A friend of mine from back home texted me last night saying that he was in Ottawa until tomorrow. I may have to visit with him and a few other old high school friends this evening. Otherwise, Kim and I hope to have a nice day of rest.

I hope everyone here enjoys their final day of the summer months!

Have fun visiting with your old friends!!
A day of rest sounds wonderful! Adrian & I plan to do the same.
Hope you & Kim enjoy





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[MerryCarey]

What year do you think that toy was made? I love that nostalgic look!

It was made in the mid-1930s. (I read that Sears had a line of building kits for build-it-yourself homes and outbuildings under the Honor-Bilt brand name, so the toy kind of advertised for them! I wonder if the toy was a kit, too?) I have some animals that go with it that are in various states of disrepair (they must have been loved to death!) plus a chicken house and a hog pen. The animals are just flat wooden pieces with duotone decals on them. I used to put the animals (cows, cats, pigs, chickens, a turkey) in the barn outside of the Christmas season, but the little wooden pieces that make them stand were all lost, and the substitutes I made don't work really well. They fall over if somebody walks by heavily!

I'd love to find a way to light the interior for Christmastime, but I don't want to drill holes or put incandescent bulbs inside---it's just too dry and fragile.

 

[snowflake22]

It was made in the mid-1930s. (I read that Sears had a line of building kits for build-it-yourself homes and outbuildings under the Honor-Bilt brand name, so the toy kind of advertised for them! I wonder if the toy was a kit, too?) I have some animals that go with it that are in various states of disrepair (they must have been loved to death!) plus a chicken house and a hog pen. The animals are just flat wooden pieces with duotone decals on them. I used to put the animals (cows, cats, pigs, chickens, a turkey) in the barn outside of the Christmas season, but the little wooden pieces that make them stand were all lost, and the substitutes I made don't work really well. They fall over if somebody walks by heavily!



I'd love to find a way to light the interior for Christmastime, but I don't want to drill holes or put incandescent bulbs inside---it's just too dry and fragile.

Such a beautiful piece! Interesting history.
Maybe you could use battery operated lights, and put them under some "hay" or raffia?




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[MerryCarey]

Happy Sunday, y'all!

The weather isn't so nice today, but that's okay. It also isn't as quiet and peaceful as yesterday, because a neighbor is using power tools! But that's okay, too. We're going to meet a former neighbor from our apartment days for lunch; otherwise, we don't really have plans. Feels good, because the office has been so busy lately for both of us. Enjoy the shank of the weekend!

 

[sugar142286]

Enjoy your picnic!! =}




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Thank you! Hope you enjoy you're day!

 

[sugar142286]

Enjoy the picnic with your family, Buddy!!!!

Thanks! Enjoy you're day too!

 

[snowflake22]

Happy Sunday, y'all!



The weather isn't so nice today, but that's okay. It also isn't as quiet and peaceful as yesterday, because a neighbor is using power tools! But that's okay, too. We're going to meet a former neighbor from our apartment days for lunch; otherwise, we don't really have plans. Feels good, because the office has been so busy lately for both of us. Enjoy the shank of the weekend!

Enjoy lunch with your friend!




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[snowflake22]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy you're day!

Thank you!! =]




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[sugar142286]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!! It's going to be a warm day here with a high of 85 and some scattered storms all around. My sister and BIL went out for their anniversary last night and I have my niece's. So not a lot planned for today. Just trying to keep them from destroying my apartment until my sister gets here to pick them up. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!

Happy Anniversary to your sister and BIL! That was nice of you to watch your nieces. Hope you have a great day and can relax!

 

[sugar142286]

Happy Sunday, hope it's a great one for everyone!!

Happy Sunday, judesmama! Have a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning, everyone!

We've reached the final day of August. Tomorrow, we will flip our calendars to the first of the "ber" months. Yes, September is nearly here!

No real plans for today. A friend of mine from back home texted me last night saying that he was in Ottawa until tomorrow. I may have to visit with him and a few other old high school friends this evening. Otherwise, Kim and I hope to have a nice day of rest.

I hope everyone here enjoys their final day of the summer months!

Hope you enjoy your day and your visit if you go!

 

[sugar142286]

Happy Sunday, y'all!



The weather isn't so nice today, but that's okay. It also isn't as quiet and peaceful as yesterday, because a neighbor is using power tools! But that's okay, too. We're going to meet a former neighbor from our apartment days for lunch; otherwise, we don't really have plans. Feels good, because the office has been so busy lately for both of us. Enjoy the shank of the weekend!

Sounds like a great day! Enjoy your visit with your friend.

 

['Tis the season]

Well folks September is nearly upon us. Schools back tomorrow for the kids here, xfactor is on the tv (awful but you know Xmas is coming) and the days are noticeably shorter. Now where did I leave that Christmas CD . Enjoy what's left of the weekend people.

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[snowflake22]

Well folks September is nearly upon us. Schools back tomorrow for the kids here, xfactor is on the tv (awful but you know Xmas is coming) and the days are noticeably shorter. Now where did I leave that Christmas CD [emoji16]. Enjoy what's left of the weekend people.

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So excited for the 'bers!!
Hope you & yours are having a lovely weekend, 'Tis the season!!




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[HomemakinGirl]

Glad to hear that all is going well for your daughter so far [emoji175] I bet it will be wonderful to hear her voice.

Enjoy your trip to Hallmark & the new health foods store! Have a great day!

Xo

Good morning, HMG! Glad to hear everything is going well with your daughter. Hope you have a great day and it's very relaxing for you!

Glad to hear that your daughter is enjoying herself!!! Have fun shopping today!!!!!

Thank you! [emoji170]
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning, friends! Gotta get moving here - I have to do some cleaning and cooking - my family is coming at 12:00 for a picnic, although it's raining, so we'll be doing one inside, which is okay! We'll have fun anyway!

Hope you all have a great day! I'll be back later! God Bless and keep smiling! :smile:

Sounds like fun, have a great time Sugar!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, MMC!!!!! It's going to be a warm day here with a high of 85 and some scattered storms all around. My sister and BIL went out for their anniversary last night and I have my niece's. So not a lot planned for today. Just trying to keep them from destroying my apartment until my sister gets here to pick them up. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!

Happy Anniversary to your sister & BIL!
Enjoy your day Made!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Happy Sunday, hope it's a great one for everyone!!

Happy Sunday to you too Judesmama, have a wonderful day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning, everyone!

We've reached the final day of August. Tomorrow, we will flip our calendars to the first of the "ber" months. Yes, September is nearly here!

No real plans for today. A friend of mine from back home texted me last night saying that he was in Ottawa until tomorrow. I may have to visit with him and a few other old high school friends this evening. Otherwise, Kim and I hope to have a nice day of rest.

I hope everyone here enjoys their final day of the summer months!

I hope you have a great day Brent!