Christmas Countdown - 2015

[Holiday]

Evening all
I spoke to Mr Festive earlier and the car has to go back in! Eeeeek! Ah well!
Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday.

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Oh darnit!! Sorry to hear that!!!

 

[Holiday]

Yes but in Jan and Feb we may be wishing for that warm weather! Hope this winter will not be anything like the last 2. But it's nice for the fall weather to arrive. We need the rain and it looks like we're getting it this week.

I agree! I hope winter doesn't drag on & on & on & .... like it has been! xx

 

[Holiday]

Afternoon all

Such a beautiful day here today

Postman has just delivered my mail and the 2015 Christmas Kathe Wohlfahrt catalogue has arrive. Can't wait to look through it

AWESOME!! Enjoy the weather & the catalog!!!! Have a wonderful day irishsnow!

 

[Holiday]

That stinks! Sorry you went through it, too!

When it rains, it pours
Adrian got an unexpected bill from his surgery, we thought we had received them all- apparently not.
Our health insurance premium is going up, again, that was in the mailbox yesterday.
The truck (at the shop), Doctor appointments, commuting back & forth to Tomah.
Rent was just raised again! It's been more than our house payment was.
We need to budget better. And we just decided on going month to month last week, (which raises it an additional $50/month on top of the other increase) so we could start looking for a house again. Time is not on our side, lol. Ahhh, well. What are you going to do?

Awe snowflake!! ((((HUGS))) Sorry to hear about all the unexpected bills & price increases!! It's tough to swallow when rent costs more than a house payment. Your home sure is pretty though! You will have lots of decisions ahead, but it will all work out! Like you said - what are you going to do??? Drink wine!! But seriously I'll keep you in my prayers!!

 

[MsRose]

Good day MMC

Hope this day brings a moment of joy to you all ..!

 

[snowflake22]

I'm coming!

Awesome!! The more the merrier!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good evening,

Sorry I haven't been around much the last few days, I am heading to bed now.
I have a 12 hour shift tomorrow and I am sick as a dog.
Hopefully I can get caught up tomorrow or Wednesday.
Goodnight, everyone.

Hope you feel better Xmas..hang in there!

Well, very successful day overall. I have successfully moved my grandfather in to our home and he is now snug and asleep in his bed. We spent all day, I mean all day doing the un-packing, moving furniture around till we found the right spot, hooking things up, trying to find the "what did I do with that" stuff and Lisa started washing all his clothes, bed clothes (blankets, pillows, sheets) and we washed, cleaned every piece of furniture. Tomorrow, another trip to the dump, more un-packing, hooking up his telephone, cable and all other kinds of things....
Well, goodnight all, I'm exhausted 2x's over.... Good night~

Your grandfather is lucky to have you...so sorry to hear about the issues with your family. Hang in there!

Good Morning, friends~
Merry Tuesday!!

I got a call from Adrian yesterday that his truck had to be towed to the shop. I guess it's worse than we thought. So, he's without a vehicle for a bit, hopefully not too long.
And more unexpected bills came in the mail. It was a case of the Mondays!!

Hope you all have a blessed and beautiful day~

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Happy Tuesday Snowflake! Sorry about Adrian's truck and unexpected bills...they stink. I feel for you and know exactly what you mean. I always feel that we can never get ahead and when we do something else comes up! Can be so frustrating.

Good morning everyone. Well we are on to Tuesday and it's a warm morning here in NY. Probably the last mild morning we'll have till next year or so. Although, ironically last Christmas morning was about 60 degrees when I woke up (granted the temp dropped the entire day and it felt more like Christmas by the end of the day). It was still surreal that when I went for my morning run I came home sweated on Christmas and had to shower to cool off as if it was a July morning. Hoping Christmas this year is more normal (wouldn't mind a snowstorm either but can't be greedy).
Anyway, Tuesday isn't so bad. It's a little better than Monday and as I saw someone mention on this thread from last night soon we'll be begging for the time to SLOW DOWN so let's not rush these last couple of days of September. Time goes fast enough so no need to rush it.
Hope everyone has a great day. And if you can't tell from my continuous posting yesterday it feels great to be back on this site...I really missed it and I'm really grateful to be back on here full-time.

Hi Edge...I am in CT and remember it was a warm Christmas last year! Merry Tuesday!

Merry Tuesday all.
I am exhausted emotionally and physically these days. We got the car back yesterday which was pretty quick. We were glad about that.

I have my youngest's birthday next week and I am trying to organise for it in the middle of everything else. I left it a bit late haven't I!

Have a great day!
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Hang in there Festive...Merry Tuesday!

Thank you Snowflake. Not a good night. I'm concerned. Hoping this holistic doctor can help. He has very good reviews. I'm a bit nervous about the drive, it's pretty far and Maggie is a nervous wreck in the car. My husband is coming with me though so we should be alright. I'll keep you posted.
xo

So sorry to read about Maggie!! I hope she has good results at the holistic vet. Prayers and (((HUGS)))

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Merry Tuesday! Hope you are all having a good week. I am just catching up on posts so sorry if I have missed anyone! Just working today and I am going to run to the gym in a little while. We are forecasted for rain for the rest of the week, which I guess is fine since we do need it. Have a good day and I will check in later!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! I'm finally caught up on this thread...you chatty, chatty Christmas peeps! It's a rainy, dreary day here today. It's not cold, (high of 78) but it makes me feel chilly when I look outside b/c it's so damp & dreary. Saturday they are calling for a high of 56º with 18mph wind (15-25mph it says on detailed) & a 60% chance of rain! Sounds like a miserable day!! We are supposed to be in a bicycle poker run that day at the lake! Brrrrr! I guess we'll play it by ear. Might be a movie & a blankey kind of day!!
Have a Merry Tuesday all you Christmas friends!

 

[Holiday]

Good day MMC

Hope this day brings a moment of joy to you all ..!

Hi MsRose! Hope you are enjoying your day too!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Tuesday! Hope you are all having a good week. I am just catching up on posts so sorry if I have missed anyone! Just working today and I am going to run to the gym in a little while. We are forecasted for rain for the rest of the week, which I guess is fine since we do need it. Have a good day and I will check in later!

Hi snowflakemom!! Stay dry!!! Have a great day!

 

[Festive Spirit]

That stinks! Sorry you went through it, too!

When it rains, it pours
Adrian got an unexpected bill from his surgery, we thought we had received them all- apparently not.
Our health insurance premium is going up, again, that was in the mailbox yesterday.
The truck (at the shop), Doctor appointments, commuting back & forth to Tomah.
Rent was just raised again! It's been more than our house payment was.
We need to budget better. And we just decided on going month to month last week, (which raises it an additional $50/month on top of the other increase) so we could start looking for a house again. Time is not on our side, lol. Ahhh, well. What are you going to do?

Oh dear. Hang in there girl! Things will get better and you guys will get through this. I know it is hard though.

 

[Irishsnow]

How exciting Irishsnow!

Order one for yourself

http://www.wohlfahrt.com/bestofchristmas/index.php?lang=1&cl=mosordercatalog

 

[Irishsnow]

Good afternoon, irishsnow
Glad you're enjoying the beautiful weather, and catalog!

You'd love the decorations. Very expensive though but worth looking at. I go to one of the shops when I visit Germany before Christmas every year.

http://www.wohlfahrt.com/bestofchristmas/index.php?lang=1&cl=mosordercatalog

 

[Festive Spirit]

Order one for yourself

http://www.wohlfahrt.com/bestofchristmas/index.php?lang=1&cl=mosordercatalog

Thank you so much for the link!!

 

[snowflake22]

Awe snowflake!! ((((HUGS))) Sorry to hear about all the unexpected bills & price increases!! It's tough to swallow when rent costs more than a house payment. Your home sure is pretty though! You will have lots of decisions ahead, but it will all work out! Like you said - what are you going to do??? Drink wine!! But seriously I'll keep you in my prayers!!

Thanks, Holiday!
Exactly, it's just a part of life, lol. Yes, more wine!
Thanks for the prayers!

 

[snowflake22]

Good day MMC

Hope this day brings a moment of joy to you all ..!

Hello MsRose!!
Thank you, to you as well!

 

[snowflake22]

Hope you feel better Xmas..hang in there!


Your grandfather is lucky to have you...so sorry to hear about the issues with your family. Hang in there!


Happy Tuesday Snowflake! Sorry about Adrian's truck and unexpected bills...they stink. I feel for you and know exactly what you mean. I always feel that we can never get ahead and when we do something else comes up! Can be so frustrating.


Hi Edge...I am in CT and remember it was a warm Christmas last year! Merry Tuesday!


Hang in there Festive...Merry Tuesday!


So sorry to read about Maggie!! I hope she has good results at the holistic vet. Prayers and (((HUGS)))

Thanks, SnowflakeMom!
Happy Tuesday to you!!
It is frustrating!
Hope you're having a beautiful day!!

 

[snowflake22]

Merry Tuesday! Hope you are all having a good week. I am just catching up on posts so sorry if I have missed anyone! Just working today and I am going to run to the gym in a little while. We are forecasted for rain for the rest of the week, which I guess is fine since we do need it. Have a good day and I will check in later!

Hope that your day is going well, and that you get the rain that you need!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC! I'm finally caught up on this thread...you chatty, chatty Christmas peeps! It's a rainy, dreary day here today. It's not cold, (high of 78) but it makes me feel chilly when I look outside b/c it's so damp & dreary. Saturday they are calling for a high of 56º with 18mph wind (15-25mph it says on detailed) & a 60% chance of rain! Sounds like a miserable day!! We are supposed to be in a bicycle poker run that day at the lake! Brrrrr! I guess we'll play it by ear. Might be a movie & a blankey kind of day!!
Have a Merry Tuesday all you Christmas friends!

I hope that your forecast changes for the poker run! They are so much fun.
Have a wonderful day!
xx