Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Holiday]

Good evening,

I finally am caught up again, it was a long day here. I am still not finished with my decorating, this year feels like a lost cause at this point.
Two more work days left until NYC, I am so excited, I cannot wait to see the Rockefeller Center tree.
I hope you all had a great day
Goodnight, everyone

How exciting! Can't wait to see your pics!

 

[Holiday]

Morning all and a Merry Friday eve to one and all. Random thought of the day. Imagine how much more you'd get done if you didn't have to sleep.

Wouldn't that be GREAT!!!???

 

[snowflake22]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

Elizabeth still has an awful cold, so I doubt she's going to school. Nancy was going to let her sleep late this morning and see how she feels later.

I went to town last night to get Elizabeth some egg drop soup at the Chinese place. While I was waiting on them to make our orders, I stopped by Jim's shop. He was working on a Camaro that he had recent put a super charger on. He wanted me to go for a "ride" with him on a seldom-used road. We were doing 140MPH before I knew it! I told him that was enough for me!! My heart was pumping 140MPH, too LOL!

Tonight is our office Christmas party at a locally-famous steak place on the river. I've pretty much given up red meat since my heart attack, and that's all they offer. But, that's what Russell wanted, so it's steak for me tonight!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Happy Friday Eve, Brad!
Hope Elizabeth can get plenty of rest today, continued prayers for her.
It sounds like you had quite a joy ride!! Sounds fun!
Hope you have a wonderful time at your Christmas party tonight, and Russell too. Continued prayers for him and his family.
Have a blessed day!

 

[made582]

Have you seen the forecast?? Lots of snow in it for next week! 1 - 3" Sunday & 3-5" Sunday night!

Good luck you your son getting in the school play!
Have a great day!

You better keep that north of 70!! Lol!!

They are saying snow here but aren't talking numbers yet.

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve!! We start off today with 23º (Feels like 10º) - I can hear the wind outside. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!! So glad to be inside - with my space heater going!!!

So I guess the plan is for Mom to come home on Sunday! (Fingers crossed) That will be 15 nights in the hospital again! That's a long time! She's still very weak, but getting better every day! Thanks for all the prayers!

Tomorrow is my annual shopping day with my friend. Looking forward to it - I've never been so unprepared for it. No coupons, & no lists! Haven't really even thought about it! BUT it will be good 'n fun!

The new recipe for beef stew last night was AMAZING!! I couldn't stop picking at it! So tasty!!

Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Stew Recipe- TOH
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon browning sauce, optional (I used Natures Seasonings)
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (I used corn)
Directions

1. Place the beef, potatoes, water, carrots, soup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce if desired, bouillon granules, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Stir in peas. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).

Everyone, have a fabulous day!!

Happy Friday Eve, Holiday!
Stay warm today!!
Happy to hear that your Mom is set to be released on Sunday <3
Continued prayers for her!
Have a fabulous time on your shopping trip!!
Thanks for sharing the recipe, it sounds amazing
Have a great day!

I agree, peanut brittle is addicting! They guys at work have pretty much demolished the 1st batch I brought in!

Awesome that you got a good dent in your Christmas shopping!! I have a good dent in mine, just need to go through everything to see what I have & what I still need!!!

Hope you are having a Merry Friday Eve!

I bet!

Thank you! I know, I need to lay it all out and see what I still need.

It's off to a pretty good start, thanks

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! Another day closer...it's really starting to feel like it more and more to me. This weather is definitely helping as opposed to last December. We haven't had much snow (yet) but it has been pretty chilly (at least close to normal) and compared to last December where it felt like spring most of the month it's a nice change. I have most of my gifts but I need to start wrapping this weekend. I also need to help buy a good amount of food this weekend. Time to really get ready.

It's getting exciting!!! Wish we could turn the calendar back a week or 2!! LOL

 

[Holiday]

Thread Update!!! Only 39!! Thats right Merry Christmas Folks..only 39 more posts to beat last years total post count!! (am I sounding like Crown?)
Anyways..keep em coming today.

That's awesome! A little surprising as it's been quieter around here lately. Everybody busy Christmassing!!

 

[Holiday]

So much to do and so little time. I have to get my dad's gift still and my secret Santa for work. I pulled one of our newer cashiers and of course it's a high schooler...have no idea what they are into. I am hoping to get some wrapping done this weekend and also some stocking stuffers bought. I work at 3 today so probably won't have time to get much doneeded since Carolina doesn't nap anymore.
Have a great day!

Hope you are able to find a perfect gift for your secret santa!! Hope you can get it all done!! Have a great day!

 

[MerryCarey]

Happy Friday Eve, Merry!
Enjoy your vacation day tomorrow!!
Congrats on your microphone score =]

Thank you! Hope you have a great Thursday!

 

[snowflake22]

Thank you! Hope you have a great Thursday!

Thank you!

 

[Edge612]

** CHRISTMAS SEASON 2016 DAY 26 **


Good Morning, Friends.
And thus we pass over the half-way mark of Christmas Season 2016.
Things will REALLY start to accelerate now, as we well know.

The daily count:
Days to Christmas Day: 17 (Now UNDER 2 1/2 weeks remain!)

The luke-warm weather hangs on and looks like it will be with us for one last day today before the bottom falls out tomorrow. The weather service is now saying that we could get wind chills in the teens by this weekend.
BRRRR!
We are currently at 50 degrees here in our part of North Carolina after an overnight rain.


Well, a good time was had by all at the 'Pines yesterday evening.
Keep in mind that Carl will keep the inn decorated in high Christmas right on through New Years Day so there is plenty of time to see it at its best.
And the remaining open houses will be just as festive, especially the last one before Christmas Day (December 21).


You have a Thrilling Thursday, OK?
And try to stay warm if you are in one of the places being assaulted by winter weather!

Thanks Crown! Hope the Christmas season is treating you well!

 

[Edge612]

It's getting exciting!!! Wish we could turn the calendar back a week or 2!! LOL

Or September 1? But we can't so let's be happy we're so close to our favorite days of the year!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning everyone. I hope you all have a great Thursday!

Merry Friday Eve Ryan! Hope you are feeling better! xx

 

[Holiday]

Happy Thursday, everyone!
Tomorrow is a vacation day for me. If Mr. is told not to go in for work, maybe I can talk him into going into Boston to see the "Winter Garden" at City Hall Plaza. They're supposed to have a little Christmas market this year. If Mr. has work, I still have audio work to finish.

I took a look at Amazon's daily deals yesterday, and scored a nice bargain: more than 50% off a Blue Yeti microphone. I've been wanting one of those for over a year, but they were too expensive. I'm looking forward to trying it out when it arrives!

Enjoy your Friday off. I hope your hubby gets the day off with you!
Congrats on your score! Hope you love it when it arrives!
Have a great day Merry!

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

Elizabeth still has an awful cold, so I doubt she's going to school. Nancy was going to let her sleep late this morning and see how she feels later.

I went to town last night to get Elizabeth some egg drop soup at the Chinese place. While I was waiting on them to make our orders, I stopped by Jim's shop. He was working on a Camaro that he had recent put a super charger on. He wanted me to go for a "ride" with him on a seldom-used road. We were doing 140MPH before I knew it! I told him that was enough for me!! My heart was pumping 140MPH, too LOL!

Tonight is our office Christmas party at a locally-famous steak place on the river. I've pretty much given up red meat since my heart attack, and that's all they offer. But, that's what Russell wanted, so it's steak for me tonight!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Sure hope Elizabeth feels better quick!!!
Sounds like you went for quite a ride last night!!

Enjoy your red meat tonight! Treat yourself & enjoy!!! Hope you all have a fantastic time!

 

[Holiday]

It is cold out there!!!

Glad to hear that they have a date set for your mom to be released. Continued prayers.

Have fun shopping tomorrow.

YES! It is cold out there!!
Thanks for the continued prayers! She's still very weak so she can use them, but I too am glad she has a release date!
We will be invading YOUR state tomorrow!

 

[Holiday]

You better keep that north of 70!! Lol!!

They are saying snow here but aren't talking numbers yet.

LOL - I will see what I can do about that!!! Local stations aren't predicting amounts yet, but that is what the weather channel is saying!

 

[Holiday]

Happy Friday Eve, Holiday!
Stay warm today!!
Happy to hear that your Mom is set to be released on Sunday <3
Continued prayers for her!
Have a fabulous time on your shopping trip!!
Thanks for sharing the recipe, it sounds amazing
Have a great day!

I bet!

Thank you! I know, I need to lay it all out and see what I still need.

It's off to a pretty good start, thanks

My space heater is doing a fine job of keeping me toasty at the moment. Just makes me cold to look outside! Hope you are staying warm too!

And thank you too for the continued prayers for mom! My bro/sil fly in tonight so she'll be happy to see them, but I'm sure that will really make her wish she were home with them! And of course she'll be missing my nephews wedding. (her oldest grandson)

Looking forward to our shopping trip. Sure would be nice to get through all the goodies I have bought already, but not sure that will happen. Busy night ahead!

You're welcome for the recipe & I'm glad to hear your day is off to a good start!

 

[Holiday]

Or September 1? But we can't so let's be happy we're so close to our favorite days of the year!

Ok, Ok, if we must!

 

[Holiday]

Look at all that snow!!!