Christmas Countdown - 2014

[snowflake22]

Hi friends! Hope your day is going well! Just getting caught up on all of the other threads around here. I know I'm behind on the Countdown, so hope I haven't missed anything too important.

Hope you're all doing well! Tomorrow is Friday and I'm so looking forward it! Enjoy the rest of the evening! Talk to you all tomorrow!

Hi sugar!
Hope you're doing well~
Happy Friday Eve!! [emoji4]




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[made582]

Hi friends! Hope your day is going well! Just getting caught up on all of the other threads around here. I know I'm behind on the Countdown, so hope I haven't missed anything too important.

Hope you're all doing well! Tomorrow is Friday and I'm so looking forward it! Enjoy the rest of the evening! Talk to you all tomorrow!

Hey, Sugar!!! Hope all is going well there too!!!!

Goodnight, Friend!!!!!

 

[brent]

Uh oh! Kim and I have come to the conclusion that we need a new Christmas Tree. The past six years, we have had a beautiful 4.5 foot tree. Since we now have our own apartment, Kim really wants a full tree. I, too, will admit that our 4.5 foot tree has run its course as well.

Now the prices have me worried! It looks like we will be paying at least $200 for a nice tree. Does anyone have any recommendations?! It has been so long since I have even looked at Christmas Trees!

 

[snowflake22]

Uh oh! Kim and I have come to the conclusion that we need a new Christmas Tree. The past six years, we have had a beautiful 4.5 foot tree. Since we now have our own apartment, Kim really wants a full tree. I, too, will admit that our 4.5 foot tree has run its course as well.

Now the prices have me worried! It looks like we will be paying at least $200 for a nice tree. Does anyone have any recommendations?! It has been so long since I have even looked at Christmas Trees!

I usually have shopped at the end of the season for up to 75% off. But since you guys need one now, I would check out places like Hobby lobby or somewhere comparable that have discounts/sales up to 50% off. Good luck! Happy shopping! [emoji319]




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[brent]

I usually have shopped at the end of the season for up to 75% off. But since you guys need one now, I would check out places like Hobby lobby or somewhere comparable that have discounts/sales up to 50% off. Good luck! Happy shopping! [emoji319]




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I was hoping to get another year out of our small tree. We don't have a hobby lobby here but I have looked at a bunch of other places. It seems as if we will have a busy Saturday!!

 

[made582]

I was hoping to get another year out of our small tree. We don't have a hobby lobby here but I have looked at a bunch of other places. It seems as if we will have a busy Saturday!!

Have fun looking!!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Uh oh! Kim and I have come to the conclusion that we need a new Christmas Tree. The past six years, we have had a beautiful 4.5 foot tree. Since we now have our own apartment, Kim really wants a full tree. I, too, will admit that our 4.5 foot tree has run its course as well.

Now the prices have me worried! It looks like we will be paying at least $200 for a nice tree. Does anyone have any recommendations?! It has been so long since I have even looked at Christmas Trees!

If you get a good quality tree that you can use for 10 or 15 years, $200 is pretty reasonable on a per-year basis. I got a pricey 4.5-foot unlighted tree from Balsam Hill two years ago, and I've had people ask if it's real or artificial.

 

[brent]

If you get a good quality tree that you can use for 10 or 15 years, $200 is pretty reasonable on a per-year basis. I got a pricey 4.5-foot unlighted tree from Balsam Hill two years ago, and I've had people ask if it's real or artificial.

You're right, MerryCarey. It is reasonable. I was just not hoping to spend the money on that this year. As you said, we should have it for plenty of years, so we will make sure it is a great purchase!

Our 4.5-foot tree was from Bonner's in Frankenmuth. My mom bought it for my grandma about 9 years ago. We really like it, but it is time. It is pre-lit and colored. Kim doesn't like coloured lights too much.

I am sure you 4.5 looks great! I need something that people think is real, too!!

 

[threeyoda]

Good evening everyone! So I was right earlier today when I said that maybe my town will put up the snowflakes on the streetlights today- they did! I'll try to get a picture soon.

Christmas is slowly creeping into daily life, first with the towns decorations going up, and now on the way home today I saw a Christmas tree stand being set up on the side of the highway!

I guess it's kind of right that it's starting since the MMC Christmas Season starts next Thursday. For me, it's a bit early; for my family the season starts when Santa arrives in Herald Square at the end of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Just under three weeks to go!

Anyway, hope everyone has a good night! The weather here in the New York Metro is getting colder and possible snow chances are coming! So let's see.

 

[snowflake22]

Good evening everyone! So I was right earlier today when I said that maybe my town will put up the snowflakes on the streetlights today- they did! I'll try to get a picture soon.

Christmas is slowly creeping into daily life, first with the towns decorations going up, and now on the way home today I saw a Christmas tree stand being set up on the side of the highway!

I guess it's kind of right that it's starting since the MMC Christmas Season starts next Thursday. For me, it's a bit early; for my family the season starts when Santa arrives in Herald Square at the end of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Just under three weeks to go!

Anyway, hope everyone has a good night! The weather here in the New York Metro is getting colder and possible snow chances are coming! So let's see.

Very cool, threeyoda! Such an exciting time!! Have a great night! [emoji319]




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[Meceka]

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[snowflake22]

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Hi Meceka!! [emoji300]️[emoji301]️[emoji300]️

xx




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[made582]

Good evening everyone! So I was right earlier today when I said that maybe my town will put up the snowflakes on the streetlights today- they did! I'll try to get a picture soon.

Christmas is slowly creeping into daily life, first with the towns decorations going up, and now on the way home today I saw a Christmas tree stand being set up on the side of the highway!

I guess it's kind of right that it's starting since the MMC Christmas Season starts next Thursday. For me, it's a bit early; for my family the season starts when Santa arrives in Herald Square at the end of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Just under three weeks to go!

Anyway, hope everyone has a good night! The weather here in the New York Metro is getting colder and possible snow chances are coming! So let's see.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your night, Threeyoda!!!!

:hi:

Hi, Meceka!!!! Hope all is well there!!!!!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good evening!
Long and busy day, seems to be the norm lately. I finally finished working on my menu plan & grocery list for Thanksgiving. My parents will not be with us this year, they'll be in Florida. I'm kind of upset about it, it's going to be the first time we've ever been apart on Thanksgiving. But I'm happy that my oldest brother & his family will be with us and my other brother will be joining us as well. Oh and I also just found out that the outlets will be opening at 6:00pm on Thanksgiving day, I'm really angry about that. My girls should get their hours soon, I'm sure I'll have smoke coming out of my ears when I find out what their shifts are! I worked on my Christmas lists this evening too and I'm ready to get some shopping done. I'll probably do a little tomorrow since I'm off. Anyway, I'm really tired so I'm going to turn in. I hope everyone had a great day. Enjoy the rest of the evening. Goodnight!

 

[xmas365]

Happy Thursday everyone. Rainy morning here. I'm happy about the weather forecast we heard this morning. A chance of an inch of snow tonight then a slight warm up through Tuesday before a strong cold front with some snow and highs in the upper 20s/low 30's Wed-Sat. That is my kinda weather.

Taking the wife to a Dr appointment this afternoon. Her local Dr feels she may have Lupus so we are going to a specialist. It is a 2 hr drive. Our local health care is lacking. This is a great place to live but a bad place to be sick.

Have a blessed day.

I will keep your wife in my thoughts.

 

[xmas365]

Omigosh, today is my MMC "birthday"! Six years and counting!

A Thursday hello to everyone!

Another busy day ahead ... but tomorrow is Friday!

Happy MMC anniversary!!!

 

[xmas365]

Happy Friday Eve Everyone!

Put out the first of 4 Christmas Trees I plan to have in the house this year! This is my quaint but festive tree in our office/studio. Pardon the clutter, our office is usually a lot more neat and organized but with having to move stuff around to replace the power supply unit in my PC, plus setting up my broadcasting equipment, it is a mess :lol:

Anyway, first tree of the year in my house!

Wait till Joan gets home from work....I promised her I would not put up a tree till at least the day before Thanksgiving but I think she will understand I just could not wait, needed a tree in the office.

Hope everyone is doing good and in great spirits! Have a great day everyone!

Nice tree!!!!

 

[xmas365]

And I forgot to mention...TONIGHT is the BIG night!!! The Battle of Ohio!!! I am already wearing my orange & brown.... hubby will be sporting orange & black!! Always an interesting night at our household! :lol: I hope I'm the happy one at the end of the night!

GO BROWNS!!!!!

Looks like you will be the happy one tonight. The Bengals are sucking pond water.

 

[made582]

Good evening!
Long and busy day, seems to be the norm lately. I finally finished working on my menu plan & grocery list for Thanksgiving. My parents will not be with us this year, they'll be in Florida. I'm kind of upset about it, it's going to be the first time we've ever been apart on Thanksgiving. But I'm happy that my oldest brother & his family will be with us and my other brother will be joining us as well. Oh and I also just found out that the outlets will be opening at 6:00pm on Thanksgiving day, I'm really angry about that. My girls should get their hours soon, I'm sure I'll have smoke coming out of my ears when I find out what their shifts are! I worked on my Christmas lists this evening too and I'm ready to get some shopping done. I'll probably do a little tomorrow since I'm off. Anyway, I'm really tired so I'm going to turn in. I hope everyone had a great day. Enjoy the rest of the evening. Goodnight!

Hope things calm down for you soon, HMG!!!!! Sorry to hear that your parents won't be there for Thanksgiving but I'm sure you will still have a great time!!!

I hope your daughters don't have to go in to early!!! I swear I want to run for president in 2016 just so I can make it illegal for stores to be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas!!! Oh and so I can take Air Force one to visit all of you!!!

Goodnight!!!!!

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

I just watched the Bengals play a real stinker, at least the Bruins won tonight. That game took precedence for me anyway, I watched that until it was over before switching to the Bengals vs Browns. cheesy

Long day at work, 2 more days until a day off. I did find my door wrap at Lowe's today, I also bought 3 100ct white light strands, 2 more boxes of replacement bubble lights, and a new Christmas CD (A Christmas Gift To You, From Phil Spector of course Darlene Love is one of the featured stars of the CD)

Maybe now that I got my door wrap, I will start decorating after work tomorrow.


I should head to bed to get some sleep.


Good night, everyone.