Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Folks.

Moving right along now, we find ourselves starting to approach two back-to-back Milestone markers. Details to follow.

First:
Days to the Season: 220
Days to Christmas Day: 262

And that first figure is correct. We are but 20 days away from the close of the 200's Season count numbers and the start of the 100's, hard though that may be to believe.
But the day before that, we enter the 2nd third of our Christmas Day count.
(Doesn't this all seem to be happening too soon??)


We had a cool one here yesterday, but with clear skies, no wind and a reduced pollen count, it wasn't really bad at all.
The rains finally arrived overnight and we have a wet start in front of us this morning, where the thermometer stands at 58 degrees here in the capital city.


Have a Thrilling Thursday, my Friends.
(And with the knowledge that tomorrow is Weekend Eve, I'm sure you will!)

Thanks Crown! We are starting to really move quickly through April already!

 

[Edge612]

Merry Thursday everyone! Behind schedule today...but the pic of the day is posted. Still have snow hanging around, and forecast looks like some cold weekend weather with snow.

Always look forward to your pic.

 

[Edge612]

Wish the 20 days meant..20 days till Christmas!!!

I'd be so not ready but that'd be pretty exciting.

 

[Edge612]

Good morning MMC! Happy Friday Eve!!!! Woot! I don't even mind that it's rainy again today....it's Friday Eve! (actually Friday for me, but I won't rub that in. Ha ha) I hope your all off to a good start this morning!

Had a pretty good night last night. I took Gracie for another walk after work. We got 4 miles in yesterday - I think that's the most miles Gracie has ever done in a day (on an actual walk - she probably gets that every day running around the yard. ha ha) I ran to the grocery for Emma, then visited with her & Mom. Got home & turned on the Pirates game & our neighbor Cory got in the game! It was SO exciting to see him on the mound again I nearly cried! It's been a long time coming for him! He did OK - his Mom sent me a text, she said "he did OK - he got his feet wet again!" Must have been nerve-wracking for him, I would think! Anyway, hopefully we'll be seeing more of him on TV!

Have a Fantastic Friday Eve my Friends!

Looking forward to a 3 day weekend? I am.

 

[Edge612]

How do I know when Christmas is closing in? When the girls at Starbucks hands me one of these.

Starbucks booooo...I'm a dunkin donuts guy.

 

[MerryCarey]

Kk..Merry. I have listened to em all at work to pass the boredom at night.

ALL of 'em? Wow! Even the early ones, #1 through #35? If you haven't heard those, they're available here.
(For those who are looking for the links, #35 through #50 are here.)

 

[Holiday]

One of my younger brothers had a heart attack today; he's 49 years old. Had to get two stents put in because one artery was 99% clogged and the other one was 70% clogged.

I'm at the hospital now visiting him now, drove 3 counties over to come over to check on him.

I just got home. He's recovering now, they also found a blood clot in his artery as well. I got a chance to talk to him a little bit.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, I will pass them along to him and his family.

49! Wow, sure does put things in perspective in regards to things.....

How scary xmas! Nice that you were able to see & talk to him. I'm glad they caught it & could do the stents. I hope everything goes very well for him. Prayers for you all!

 

[Holiday]

Hello all. Had to drop by the Pines and say hi to everyone and Carl.

Have a great night!

Good morning Ryan!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning, friends~
Happy Friday Eve!!
Looking forward to the weekend!
If weather permits, we are going to head down to La Crosse to see my parents & Jazzie! They got back from AZ last weekend. We've really missed them, and will get to celebrate a late Easter =]
Wishing you all a blessed & cozy day!!

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Happy Friday Eve! Praying the weather is good this weekend so you can go see your parents & Har can play with Jazzie! Have a great day snowflake!

 

[Holiday]

Good am. It's gonna be a dark and stiormy day! Yabba!

Good morning! Stay safe in the storms.

 

[Holiday]

Merry Morning,

Hope everyone had a good night. So far it seems a lot more settled today. Yesterday we had everything from sunshine to gale force winds to snow/sleet and it varied from mild to cold. Very erratic weather.

Not up to much today other than spending time with the kids and trying to work in between. Enjoy your day everyone.

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Good morning Festive! I hope today remains a more settled day! Have a great day with your kids!

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday Morning MMC! TGIT! It's my Friday this week as I'm off tomorrow. Looking forward to another one of my specialty 3 day weekends. After that I will work the next 5 weeks before I have another day off. I am actually going in late today on purpose by an hour because I stayed an hour and a half late and the OT is cutting out from using my vacation time which is not good since I'm too close to the cap. So this morning I got up a little later and took it slow. Looks like it will be milder today before a chilly, borderline cold weekend with rain and snow showers. Enough already!
I hope you all have a great Thursday as it is FRIDAY EVE!

Enjoy your 3 day weekend!! I hope the snow stays away!!!! And I hope your last day of work for the week goes well!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning everyone, Happy Thursday!
It's going to be windy today with showers/thunderstorms, highs near 57 degrees. Cooler temperatures will be back this weekend. I'm heading out in a little bit, Maggie has a groomer appointment. Typical day of errands and chores. I'm going to make chicken pot pies for dinner. Islander vs. Ranger game this evening. That's about it for me!
Hope everyone is well and has a great day!

Good morning HMG! I hope Maggie's apt goes well. Of course we want a picture of the cutie! Chicken pot pie sounds delish! Enjoy the game tonight! Have a great day!

 

[Bradmac]

One of my younger brothers had a heart attack today; he's 49 years old. Had to get two stents put in because one artery was 99% clogged and the other one was 70% clogged.

I'm at the hospital now visiting him now, drove 3 counties over to come over to check on him.

I hope he's doing ok!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Friday Eve!! Such a dreary day today! My oldest daughter is home with the stomach bug. It started around 1:30. She woke me up so I was up with her, she finally went back to bed and I fell asleep but she was up again but then my youngest daughter woke me up to tell me her sister was sick in the bathroom!! I Everyone was up for a good portion of the night...lol I dropped my youngest daughter off at school so she could sleep in a bit and I hit Starbucks for another coffee! Just work for me today and not too much else. Hope everyone has a great day!

Good morning snowflakemom! Sounds like a rough night at your house - you needed that extra coffee!! Prayers your oldest daughter is feeling better & no one else gets it!! Have a good day!

 

[NcGunny]

Starbucks booooo...I'm a dunkin donuts guy.

I never cared for Dunkin..of course down South for many years Dunkins were scarce if any at all even. Our Dunkins were Krispy Kremes. Our local Starbucks wont even ask me what I want..they start making it when I walk in..lol. I adore their Iced Mocha coffees...(actually I would drink anything they offer..lol

 

[Bradmac]

I just got home. He's recovering now, they also found a blood clot in his artery as well. I got a chance to talk to him a little bit.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, I will pass them along to him and his family.

49! Wow, sure does put things in perspective in regards to things.....

Wow, praying for him and your family! 49 is too young to have these problems, for sure.

 

[Holiday]

Looking forward to a 3 day weekend? I am.

Most definitely!!!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Merry Friday Eve!! Such a dreary day today! My oldest daughter is home with the stomach bug. It started around 1:30. She woke me up so I was up with her, she finally went back to bed and I fell asleep but she was up again but then my youngest daughter woke me up to tell me her sister was sick in the bathroom!! I Everyone was up for a good portion of the night...lol I dropped my youngest daughter off at school so she could sleep in a bit and I hit Starbucks for another coffee! Just work for me today and not too much else. Hope everyone has a great day!

Sorry to hear your daughter isn't well. Prayers for her quick recovery. Hoep you guys have a better night tonight.

 

[NcGunny]

ALL of 'em? Wow! Even the early ones, #1 through #35? If you haven't heard those, they're available here.
(For those who are looking for the links, #35 through #50 are here.)

I didnt realize there was more..lol I should have because I had came across old posts with links to a podcast that wasnt on the list I have. Thxs Merry..more boredom killing fodder now. Loss Prevention has been slow lately..which is good for the store but bad for me.