Christmas Countdown - 2015

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Good Morning/Afternoon christmas friends

Good morning frosty!!! Have a great day!

 

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Good Morning everyone. Hump Day is always a very good inspiration to climb over any hurdle and get to Friday.

Been super busy, can't even get here for the most part to hang out. I have been busy at work and extremely super busy around the house as well, getting the place to just where it needs to be in order to move my grandfather in with us in about 8 weeks. I am replacing and updating everything that I can so that it is user friendly, ADA accessible and feels like home. Just recently I started to move outdoors and started doing things outside as well; like removing retaining walls, flower beds. trees, etc...I have way too many irons in the fire at the moment and even my Mrs. is concerned about that and me. She yelled at me this past weekend because I was working so hard out in the 95 degree heat, I almost passed out from the heat and lack of hydration...I scared her to the point where she almost called 911~ Not good!

I just see things and when I do, I just have to fix it, improve on it or change it out. At times, I take on too many things all at one time and I get a little overwhelmed....It's my fault, it's in my nature, I just can't sit still and wait for that crooked picture to fall of the wall, I have to get up, straighten it out or replace the wall anchor.....

I hoping to get it all under control soon. Things are looking really good, spending some serious dough, but I am getting a lot closer to my finish line....

Please be careful in the heat. Sounds like you are cruising right along, getting things done!!! I hope things settle down for your soon!! Have a great day xmas!

 

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Good Morning, Mid-Weekers and 'Pines Piner People.

Yes. 'Pines Day once again.
And so soon.
Not only that, but we are already to the LAST 'Pines Day of July!
(As our count slips away, so then does our summer.)

Days to the Season: 107
Days to Christmas Day: 149

And as can readily be ascertained by the first count number, we are now down to exactly ONE WEEK away from the 100-day Season Milestone and the start of a double-digit Season count!


Well, true summer-like conditions are still being held just at bay, but they are threatening to return at any time.
Today has begun at 77 degrees here in central North Carolina.


Carl?
He's ready at the 'Pines front door.
The fired twinkes?
A new, fresh scratch-made batch is ready.
The Sweet Southern Iced Tea?
On tap, as always.
(I can't wait!)


Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Friends.
See you at the 'Pines this evening for gracious hospitality, Carl style!

Fun times ahead! Thanks Crown! Stay cool ~ have a great day!

 

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Good morning everyone.

It's Wednesday and we're half way there...
I'm determined that today I will get at least half way through this new project today. Hopefully the phones won't be ringing off the hook and I can get lots of things done. But first the dreaded Wednesday morning staff meeting must take place. I really wish I didn't have to go - I'd much rather hang out with you guys this morning.

I'll be back to catch up with you all throughout the day. Everyone have a wonderful morning and for our international friends a wonderful afternoon.

I hope the meeting went well (and quick!) Have a great day Ladybugkisses!

 

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Good morning and Happy Pine's Day Holiday!

Thank you! Happy Pines Day to you too!

Good morning everyone, Happy Pine's Day!
I have an appointment this morning to have my hair cut and colored. Not too much else going on. I'll just be working on my daily chores afterward and trying to keep cool, it's going to be hazy, hot and humid today.
I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!

Enjoy the cut/color! (I need one too) It was hazy here this morning as well ~ there's your sign...it's HOT! Stay cool!

 

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Good morning everyone. It's already Wednesday, Pines Day, and my birthday. MerryCarry, it is also William Powell's birthday, so I'm in excellent company! . TCM is running his films all day, just to let you know.

I hope you all have a great day and I will see you at the Pines!

Happy Birthday Ryan! Hope you have a wonderful day!!! Extra kisses coming from Kimmie today!

 

[Holiday]

Good Wednesday (Pines Day!) morning, my Christmas friends!

After two days of customer care, I'm glad to back to my old routine. We spent the whole morning yesterday in the plant, and although I could work all day in the heat in my youth, not so much these days. Thank goodness for my desk!!

My mom called last night to say she's staying in the mountain a little longer. I don't blamer her! I would if I could, too!!

Elizabeth's summer play is this weekend, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She's been rehearsing every day now, so I haven't seen much of my family. I'm feeling a little out-of-touch. The show should be great, though!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Awe ~ glad to hear your Mom is having such a good time!!
Good luck to Elizabeth this weekend!
Enjoy your desk & AC today & have a great day Brad!

 

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Hi everyone!!! Haven't stopped by in too long but I miss you all! Hope everyone is staying cool

Nice to see you judesmama! Hope all is well! Take care & come back when you can!

 

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Happy Pines, MMC!!! It's going to be a hot one here with a heat index near 110 later today. It already feels like it's in the 90's out there. We may see some storms this afternoon too. Needless to say, I don't have much planned for today. Just trying to stay cool. I hope everyone is having a GREAT DAY!!!

Guess we have the same weather again! The sun left us for now - that's ok today. Doesn't really look like rain yet, but they are saying chances later. Whew, it's hot! Stay cool made & have a great day!

 

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Good Morning MMC !

going to be a scorcher again today, after waiting so long for summer it is finally here. I was going to get some icecream from the truck, but not going to happen today...
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Got bread rising on the counter, supper in the slow cooker. Have a meeting at 1pm. This evening going to look at a tent that someone has for sale on Kijiji, if it is good I will be buying it so I can join the family camping this weekend.

Hope you all have a fantastic day !

Lol! I hope the tent works out for you!! Have a great day, stay cool Bread & supper in the crock pot sounds delicious!

 

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Thank you~
It was therapeutic at the time.

=]

Awesome!!!

 

[Christmasstar]

forgot to tell you of my great yard sale find on the weekend, I bought books 1 to 9 of "The Spirit Of Christmas" printed from 1987 to 1995.. Creative holiday ideas put out by Leisure Arts. All hard cover.
Also a hard cover copy of "Santa Remembered" 1989, which is a book full of old pictures of Santa that have cross stitch patterns for each one, I plan to make a couple of those.
The last is "Treasury of Christmas, Crafts and Foods " by better homes and gardens1980, also hard cover. Some great looking crafts and yummy recipes in this one.
I got the whole box full for only $5 !
Lots of great reading for awhile here.

 

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Good morning MMC! Happy hump/Pines/WednesDAY! It's a scorcher today! I guess I'm glad to be in the office, in the AC....with my jacket on. Lol!
I pulled weeds in the garden last night. WOW was it hot. I pulled an over-stuffed wheelbarrow full & that was just from the onion patch. It was way too hot, so I went home for a few hours hoping it would cool off. I went back last night - the sun wasn't beating down anymore, but I was still over heating. My sister met me there & we pulled another over-stuffed wheelbarrow full...and it barely looks like we touched the weeds. All that darn rain - we couldn't keep up. What a mess! I may go back after work & pull a few more tonight. MAYBE My hands are so stained.

I made a new recipe for supper last night - chicken noodle casserole - and then my hubby calls & says he doesn't want anything hot for supper! So I decided to stick it in the fridge & bake it tonight. If he doesn't want anything hot again tonight, I'll bring it to Mom! (if it's any good)

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

 

[Ladybugkisses]

I hope the meeting went well (and quick!) Have a great day Ladybugkisses!

Oh, it was thrilling, exciting and everything you'd expect in a early am meeting. In other words it was boring, LOL
More importantly I'm determined that these phones ringing are not going to get the best of me and keep me from rescheduling my patients!!!

 

[snowflake22]

forgot to tell you of my great yard sale find on the weekend, I bought books 1 to 9 of "The Spirit Of Christmas" printed from 1987 to 1995.. Creative holiday ideas put out by Leisure Arts. All hard cover.
Also a hard cover copy of "Santa Remembered" 1989, which is a book full of old pictures of Santa that have cross stitch patterns for each one, I plan to make a couple of those.
The last is "Treasury of Christmas, Crafts and Foods " by better homes and gardens1980, also hard cover. Some great looking crafts and yummy recipes in this one.
I got the whole box full for only $5 !
Lots of great reading for awhile here.

Great score! Congrats, and enjoy!

 

[Holiday]

forgot to tell you of my great yard sale find on the weekend, I bought books 1 to 9 of "The Spirit Of Christmas" printed from 1987 to 1995.. Creative holiday ideas put out by Leisure Arts. All hard cover.
Also a hard cover copy of "Santa Remembered" 1989, which is a book full of old pictures of Santa that have cross stitch patterns for each one, I plan to make a couple of those.
The last is "Treasury of Christmas, Crafts and Foods " by better homes and gardens1980, also hard cover. Some great looking crafts and yummy recipes in this one.
I got the whole box full for only $5 !
Lots of great reading for awhile here.

Wow!! Sounds like you got a lot of awesome books for $5!! Great find!! Enjoy them!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC! Happy hump/Pines/WednesDAY! It's a scorcher today! I guess I'm glad to be in the office, in the AC....with my jacket on. Lol!
I pulled weeds in the garden last night. WOW was it hot. I pulled an over-stuffed wheelbarrow full & that was just from the onion patch. It was way too hot, so I went home for a few hours hoping it would cool off. I went back last night - the sun wasn't beating down anymore, but I was still over heating. My sister met me there & we pulled another over-stuffed wheelbarrow full...and it barely looks like we touched the weeds. All that darn rain - we couldn't keep up. What a mess! I may go back after work & pull a few more tonight. MAYBE My hands are so stained.

I made a new recipe for supper last night - chicken noodle casserole - and then my hubby calls & says he doesn't want anything hot for supper! So I decided to stick it in the fridge & bake it tonight. If he doesn't want anything hot again tonight, I'll bring it to Mom! (if it's any good)

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

Sounds like a busy, but productive night!
Darn weeds!

Let us know about the chicken noodle casserole, it sounds delicious.

Have a wonderful day, Holiday! =)

^ Cute pic ^

 

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Oh, it was thrilling, exciting and everything you'd expect in a early am meeting. In other words it was boring, LOL
More importantly I'm determined that these phones ringing are not going to get the best of me and keep me from rescheduling my patients!!!

LOL! Well, at least it's OVER, right?
Good luck getting everyone rescheduled!! xx

 

[snowflake22]

Oh, it was thrilling, exciting and everything you'd expect in a early am meeting. In other words it was boring, LOL
More importantly I'm determined that these phones ringing are not going to get the best of me and keep me from rescheduling my patients!!!

Hope you can get them all rescheduled, and the phones quiet down while you do.

 

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Sounds like a busy, but productive night!
Darn weeds!

Let us know about the chicken noodle casserole, it sounds delicious.

Have a wonderful day, Holiday! =)

^ Cute pic ^

Darn weeds is right! I didn't plant them!
I will let you know. It had good reviews & it was EASY!
You have a wonderful day too!