Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Holiday]

Good Wednesday morning MMC. Currently we have 46 degrees and clear skies in the suburbs of NY. On to that 2nd day of the week known as Tuesday. Ironically, I used to always feel like I was so tired on Tuesdays (more-so than Mondays) but the last couple of years I've felt like each day through the week I gain a little more energy so Monday is actually my most tired day. How's everyone feeling this October Tuesday?
Ever notice when you sleep less you feel less tired when you wake up? Seems like when I sleep 6-7 hours I wake up feeling good. If I sleep closer to 8 I wake up feeling tired. That just doesn't seem right does it? Today I should be fairly busy at work but not too busy to check on MMC throughout the day of course. I'm thinking of buying some Halloween candy this week. Any suggestions on what to buy? Snickers? Twix? Reeses? All of the above? Of course it's for the kids that will come by for Halloween not for me...right? I almost convinced myself of that.
Have a great Tuesday and talk to you guys later.

I agree - all of the above. HA! I picked up candy the other week & hid it away in the basement! I can't even remember what I bought for sure - I know Reese's, cow tails, tootsie pops, & something else - maybe some little packs of skittles? I also bought some Rolo's to put in the pumpkin candy jar on our island....and I have candy corn & peanuts in another fall jar on the island.

 

[Holiday]

Merry Morning, MMC!

I think I just have a slight cold...taking it easy again today to make sure that I keep it from progressing! Thank you for all the get well wishes! Starting my morning with some cold care tea and Christmas music!! Today's a special day-and even QVC is celebrating--check out the holiday programming they have on today!

Hope everyone has a great day today--tomorrow is Pines Day, and the weekend is already in sight! (I'm with snowflake, working for the weekend this week!) The fall weather is wonderful, and my husband and I will be taking the AC units out of our windows in a few days after they dry out from the rain all last week! It's really feeling like fall!!!!!

I agree - working for the weekend! Take care of yourself & get better!!! xx

 

[Bradmac]

Awww it must feel strange. It will be a change, I'm sure. Enjoy your burger! I just picked up some minced beef to make some homemade burgers tomorrow. Stop by, bring the family!

Will do! I'm sure your house isn't too far away, right?

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning MMC !!

it is a lovely morning here. Getting ready for work, 5 days in a row this week, wish I could these kind of hours all the time.

Hope you all have a fantastic day !

Have a great day at work CS!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Day-Before-The-Home Stretch Breathless Anticipators!

Well, that particular wait is just about over.
Tomorrow, in fact. We enter the LAST TEN PERCENT of our voyage to Christmas Season 2015.
(Remarkable. Just remarkable.)

Days to the Season: 38
Days to Christmas Day: 80

(Yep. Everything checks out. Tomorrow is definitely a ** MILESTONE DAY **!)


Well, we had one final day of rain yesterday -- our 12th in a row!
Boy, am I ready for a dry spell and I'm holding the weather service to it.
(Lots of yard work has been left undone!)
We record 55 degrees at this hour here in the capital city, and yes -- incredible though it may seem -- the SUN is out!!


I'm all set to have a Totally Terrific Tuesday Today! How about you?

Very exciting. Thanks Crown!!

 

[Bradmac]

Nice. I work about 7 miles from home but I get a shorter lunch (well I'm supposed to at least but I extend it) so I take lunch with me. I eat a late lunch too around 2PM, makes for a shorter afternoon when I come back for lunch.

I go to lunch when my boss' wife comes in - usually around 12:15, she brings his lunch every day. LOL! But I get off work at 3:30 - 4:00 so it makes a shorter afternoon!

I usually go from 1:30 - 2:30 every day. I got in that habit when Nancy's mom was still running her restaurant. She closed at 2pm, and I'd go eat leftovers from the buffet. It was a good arrangement. Also, my boss back then was a real pain. He went to lunch from 12:30 - 1:30, so there was a 2 hour period when I didn't have to deal with him. Double score!

I still do the late lunch, even later sometimes, because of the short afternoon, too.

 

[Holiday]

Good Tuesday morning, my Christmas friends!

I had to go to one of my few remaining city council meetings last night. It's starting to sink in that I'm on the way out. A lame duck! LOL

We're still eating leftovers from the church Homecoming a couple days ago. It's good stuff, but I'm getting ready for a hamburger! Or at least a turkey burger!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Hope you get through those leftovers soon!!! I'm sure that is an odd feeling to be "on your way out" - but I'm sure there are a lot of good feelings about being done with it too! Have a great day Brad!

 

[Holiday]

Here I go again - cannot get caught up on the Countdown! Gotta run! The weather was looking promising with highs in the lower 80's, this week will be reaching the high of 90 degrees! Yuck! Oh well!

I will try to check in later. Have a Merry Day my Christmas Friends!!!

Stay cool & have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Holiday!
Beautiful photo- thanks for sharing!
Have a wonderful day!

Thanks - you have a wonderful day too!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you for the prayers, CAH~ They mean a lot!
He is doing okay, I wouldn't say great, but things overall have not gotten worse, either.
He still has trouble getting around, and is having more problems with his legs.
The confusion/memory issues are still present, but again grateful they have not progressed any further. He has been very positive, which is half the battle.
Thanks again for thinking of us.

How is your Dad?

Continued hugs & prayers for Ken!! xx

Good Morning, Holiday! Merry Tuesday!
So far-so good, hope yours is, too!

Glad to hear it - so far so good here too! xx

 

[Holiday]

I usually go from 1:30 - 2:30 every day. I got in that habit when Nancy's mom was still running her restaurant. She closed at 2pm, and I'd go eat leftovers from the buffet. It was a good arrangement. Also, my boss back then was a real pain. He went to lunch from 12:30 - 1:30, so there was a 2 hour period when I didn't have to deal with him. Double score!

I still do the late lunch, even later sometimes, because of the short afternoon, too.

HA! Great plan!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks - you have a wonderful day too!

Thanks!

 

[snowflake22]

Continued hugs & prayers for Ken!! xx


Glad to hear it - so far so good here too! xx

Thanks so much, friend!
Glad to hear it
xx

 

[Edge612]

Enjoy the nice weather. We are supposed to hit 78º - I say "bring it on" - Gracie & I are not opposed to convertible rides after work!! Have a great day snowflakemom!

Gotta enjoy these comfortable-warm October afternoons. Hopefully they last for a while.

 

[Edge612]

I agree - all of the above. HA! I picked up candy the other week & hid it away in the basement! I can't even remember what I bought for sure - I know Reese's, cow tails, tootsie pops, & something else - maybe some little packs of skittles? I also bought some Rolo's to put in the pumpkin candy jar on our island....and I have candy corn & peanuts in another fall jar on the island.

Wow can I come over? lol...I haven't had skittles in forever. Used to love them but figured they kill your teeth. Rolo is real good...underrated. Ever had a rolo Mcflurry at McDonalds? They haven't sold them in a few years but they were awesome.

 

[Edge612]

I usually go from 1:30 - 2:30 every day. I got in that habit when Nancy's mom was still running her restaurant. She closed at 2pm, and I'd go eat leftovers from the buffet. It was a good arrangement. Also, my boss back then was a real pain. He went to lunch from 12:30 - 1:30, so there was a 2 hour period when I didn't have to deal with him. Double score!

I still do the late lunch, even later sometimes, because of the short afternoon, too.

I had a boss like that once...in fact she was so bad I used to sit in my car those last few minutes before I had to be at work just cause I couldn't stand to be with her an extra few minutes than I had to.

 

[Holiday]

Gotta enjoy these comfortable-warm October afternoons. Hopefully they last for a while.

I agree!!! xx

 

[Holiday]

Wow can I come over? lol...I haven't had skittles in forever. Used to love them but figured they kill your teeth. Rolo is real good...underrated. Ever had a rolo Mcflurry at McDonalds? They haven't sold them in a few years but they were awesome.

Sure, come on over!!! I never had a Rolo Mcfluury, but milk chocolate & caramel are 2 of my favorite things - better together! When I saw Rolo's in fall colored wrappers, they were sold!!! Now I just need to stay out of them. HA!

 

[Holiday]

I had a boss like that once...in fact she was so bad I used to sit in my car those last few minutes before I had to be at work just cause I couldn't stand to be with her an extra few minutes than I had to.

That makes going to work very hard!! My boss can make me crazy sometimes, but he is a nice guy. Now boss #2 can be just flat out rude - but I've known him pretty much all my life, so I pretty much know how to take him & when to just not talk to him~ let him alone... LOL - by Friday he's nice as can be! Talk, talk, talk... (and they say women are moody...HA!)

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you for the prayers, CAH~ They mean a lot!
He is doing okay, I wouldn't say great, but things overall have not gotten worse, either.
He still has trouble getting around, and is having more problems with his legs.
The confusion/memory issues are still present, but again grateful they have not progressed any further. He has been very positive, which is half the battle.
Thanks again for thinking of us.

How is your Dad?

Continued prayers for Ken. You guys have been in my thoughts. I am so sorry he is having such a struggle. (((Hugs)))