Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Stevie Claus]

I went to the movie "War Dogs", it was better than expected.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you for asking Martine, we ended up finding out that Maggie has an enlarged heart. She's scheduled to have an echocardiogram on Monday. The poor thing can't catch a break. I will let you know what the radiologist says when I get the results.

HMG I am so sorry to hear about this. I've not been able to keep up with posts off late. Prayers for Maggie and for you. I hope Monday goes positive. Let us know. Thinking of you.

 

[Festive Spirit]

I hope everyone had a good day!!! It's been a long one here. Mom had a doctor's appointment and then we had some errands to run. I also stopped by to see Ella for awhile and boy was she wild and crazy today. It felt like September too with a high of 80 degree's. Now I think I'm going to kick back and enjoy some of that candy I may have stoked up on today. Enjoy the rest of your evening's.

HMG- Praying for your family.
Holiday- Prayers for Gracie.

I hope your mum's appointment went well .
Have a great Wednesday.

 

[Festive Spirit]

I'm counting it! I believe I have witnessed my first Christmas commercial of 2016! I have already seen it twice, and I haven't seen anything else Christmas themed yet. Anyway, it was the Duracell commercial that has plenty of Star Wars in it. Kids are playing Star Wars with R2D2, who uses Duracell batteries, in what looks like a hospital. The hospital is decorated for Christmas. Although I would like it to be more Christmas, I would consider this as a Christmas commercial.

Wow! That is great.
I saw our first last night for a cable company!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Merry Wednesday everyone and Happy Pines Day!

Woke up to hard frost this morning. Arctic air is moving in and we are dropping with each day!

Autumn has peaked here with russets, reds and golds everywhere and heavy leaf fall. What is it like over where you are?

Okay well I will try to pop in later. Have a wonderful day!



P.S. When do special posts begin??

 

[CGYager]

Good morning MMC members. First day back to work after four off has not been too bad. Just trying to get the momentum going again. Time right now for lunch at home of Hot Dogs and Chili Cheese Fries. Those small microwave fries are great and I do not usually care for microwaved chow. The Music Choice Sounds of the Season changed over to Christmas Music as of Midnight and will stay that way now until the first week of January. I always use the DVR for two or three 90 minute sessions that I will keep until next year. Not much else going on at the moment.
May try to get through a few more totes in the morning after my wife heads to work and opens up the garage. I hope everyone's 1st day of November went well. Take care and enjoy "Wonderful Wednesday"...

 

[prancer]

Good Morning christmas friends....Hope everyone is all having a good day so far...Its a dry/sunny/chilly day here today...Nice to see a bit of sunshine instead of it raining lol...Nothing much planned today so just gonna chill out after our busy Halloween...Enjoy your day ahead christmas friends

 

[Meceka]

Thank you for asking Martine, we ended up finding out that Maggie has an enlarged heart. She's scheduled to have an echocardiogram on Monday. The poor thing can't catch a break. I will let you know what the radiologist says when I get the results.

Oh, poor Maggie. I will be praying hard for her and for you, HmG! (((HUGS)))

 

[Meceka]

Merry Wednesday!

A chilly day here. I'm ready for a nap, but so much to do today. Just need to quit yawning and get moving.

Have a merry one, folks!

 

[Meceka]

Happy Pines Day!!

 

[Solice]

Good morning
Cold morning here with 28F, BUT the sun is shining!
Dinner last night went great, such wonderful people
We served our American extended family Moose Steak
And they had never tasted it before. (and we never made it before)
It was so good...
(American extended family=They had my steph son as an exhange student a few years back)
They also brought gifts for all of us and I got this beautiful snowglobe
with a Cardinal inside (they're states bird) I just love it

And the boys are now dressed up with PANTHERS knit hats and tshirts
Im so proud of my kids speaking English for hours
They LOVE them too, and are exiting about visiting them in the US

Today I have to pack..
Im going to Edinburgh, Scotland early in the morning

Have a wonderful day! Happy Pines day!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good morning
Cold morning here with 28F, BUT the sun is shining!
Dinner last night went great, such wonderful people
We served our American extended family Moose Steak
And they had never tasted it before. (and we never made it before)
It was so good...
(American extended family=They had my steph son as an exhange student a few years back)
They also brought gifts for all of us and I got this beautiful snowglobe
with a Cardinal inside (they're states bird) I just love it

And the boys are now dressed up with PANTHERS knit hats and tshirts
Im so proud of my kids speaking English for hours
They LOVE them too, and are exiting about visiting them in the US

Today I have to pack..
Im going to Edinburgh, Scotland early in the morning

Have a wonderful day! Happy Pines day!

Have a safe trip!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good morning
Cold morning here with 28F, BUT the sun is shining!
Dinner last night went great, such wonderful people
We served our American extended family Moose Steak
And they had never tasted it before. (and we never made it before)
It was so good...
(American extended family=They had my steph son as an exhange student a few years back)
They also brought gifts for all of us and I got this beautiful snowglobe
with a Cardinal inside (they're states bird) I just love it

And the boys are now dressed up with PANTHERS knit hats and tshirts
Im so proud of my kids speaking English for hours
They LOVE them too, and are exiting about visiting them in the US

Today I have to pack..
Im going to Edinburgh, Scotland early in the morning

Have a wonderful day! Happy Pines day!

sounds like a wonderful time !!
Have a safe and amazing trip !

 

[Christmasstar]

GOOD MORNING MMC !

my sons birthday today, my baby is 29 now !
Going to see the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe at the theatre this afternoon.
https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/Wh...roduction/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe
then out for dinner at Swiss Chalet.

Getting some work done around the house right now. Roasting a pumpkin to put in freezer for cooking and baking with later.
Have to finish getting the goody bags together for our TOPS rally this weekend. They made me the MC for the day so it will not be very relaxing, but still lots of fun !

hope you all have a great day, see you at the pines !

This is some exciting Christmas news this morning....
http://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=486411

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Friends of the Holidays.

Closing in quickly now on the REAL home stretch to the Season, the SINGLE DIGIT point!
Also exciting, we are closing in on the start of our eagerly awaited and much coveted Special Post Series. (More on that in a moment.)

First, the daily data.
(And we are adding the Thanksgiving Day count figure at this point.)
Days to the Season: 11 (SINGLE DIGITS THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW!)
Days to Thanksgiving Day: 22 (Three weeks from tomorrow!)
Days to Christmas Day: 53 (Barely over 7 1/2 weeks left!)
(Wow, Guys. Just......WOW!)


And now, the Super Exciting reminder of the pending Special Post Series!
Here is the schedule:
November 8 (Day 5 before the Season) = Christmasstar
November 9 (Day 4 before the Season) = Binger
November 10 (Day 3 before the Season) = McGunny
November 11 (Day 2 before the Season) = DYHWI Hear
November 12 (Day 1 before the Season) = Brent

And as you can see, the series begins in just 6 short days.
Those who have been here in years past know what to expect.
Newcomers? Well, let's just say you don't want to miss it!


A tad cool and cloudy here yesterday and we struggled to reach 60 degrees. It just did not get as warm as was predicted.
Now today, it is supposed to climb into the upper 70's, with the 80 degree mark to be surpassed tomorrow.
Then? Back to more seasonal temps.
We see 54 degrees on our back door thermometer right now, but it's calm and clear.


Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone.
See you at the 'Pines this evening for the first open house of the new month.
(Carl is ready as always!)

 

[prancer]

Merry Morning Afternoon!!!

 

[Holiday]

AHHHH I got the biggest pain of decorating done.. my archway between the living room/dining room is always rough... garland/lights/berries/snowflakes... it takes a lot of time to get it right, but it's done! The mantle comes next.. lugging those bins up the basement steps is a workout after a run today!

Hope everyone's decorating is going smoothly or starting soon!!

Ooooh, sounds beautiful! I want to see pictures! Have fun decorating!!!

Hello everyone. Sorry I have been away for a while. Busy, busy busy.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!!

Now that it is November; LET THE CHRISTMAS SEASON BEGIN!
The decorations will start to go up this weekend!
Oddly enough, it is almost 80 degrees today.

Hopefully I will have some more time to stop by and chat.

Have a great evening everyone!

Hey there ITP! Isn't this weather crazy?? Gracie & I went for a convertible cruise last evening to look at all the changing colors around the lake (not the lake we have our trailer at - a different lake) It was so beautiful - and comfortable in a convertible with the top down on November 1st!! Not complaining, but scares me what's coming yet. LOL!
Hope all is good with you guys!
Happy November!

Thanks everyone <3

Holiday, I will keep Gracie in my prayers. Hope the test results are good xx

Thank you HMG! I sure hope so too! xx

 

[Holiday]

@HomemakinGirl how was the visit at the vet for Maggie? Hope all is well.

@Holiday I hope the test results for Gracie will show improvements in her condition. She sure is a tough girl to endure all of these exams.

Thank you Martine! She's a trooper! Couldn't get her to eat this morning but I gave her the antibiotic anyway - hoping she was going to eat after I left for work! xx

 

[Holiday]

I hope everyone has had a great day so far. 3 more work days and then I'll be off for 2 weeks. Counting down the hours now, but a lot of work to do to make sure everything is set up for when I'm away. Time to relax and catch up on the dvr. Have a great evening everyone!

How awesome for you to have 2 weeks off!!! Any plans?
Hope you can get everything done at work that you want before your vacation!
Have a Merry Pines Day!

 

[Holiday]

Hello all! Just had to stop by to say hi! I hope everyone had a nice Halloween!

Today I got all my Halloween decorations down and set up the Christmas tree. Going to try to decorate a bit more before bed. The outside decorations will not go out until the weekend before Thanksgiving. Yes, it's early but it's how I do it every year for almost 20 years now! Once Thanksgiving week arrives on up until Christmas I won't have time to decorate so it's done now! =) Gotta enjoy every bit of it for as long as I can!

Have a Merry Evening my Christmas Friends!

Nice to see you CAH!!! How exciting to be decorating for CHRISTMAS!!!! Hope it's going well! How are all your fur babies? Hope all is well with all of you!! Happy November!