Christmas Countdown - 2016

[NcGunny]

Enjoy your Civil War odyssey!
I grew up in Maryland ... so much Civil War history there.

I grew up in Va. and the battlefields were our second home. Its to bad most schools fall under political pressure to represent the Civil War in a "certain aspect" that makes it seem like it was fought for only one reason. And it is sanitized to make it seem like the Northern states were the almighty saviors...lol but we could banter for ages on this topic.
Who did I see got snow? Ship it my way if you dont want it!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Thank you so much!
Makes me even more positive!

Your welcome. Even if it's not the very first one I am sure it won't be a long wait till it happens!

 

[Ryan]

Good morning all my Christmas loving friends !
we had a beautiful sunrise this morning. The house smells like fresh baked sourdough.
Penny is trying to get the milk out of my glass and then walking around my head so it is hard to type right now LOL. now she has curled up on my arm. I like mornings with her she is so cuddly.
Did a bunch of work reorganizing here at home. The basement area is becoming my cake workshop. No carpet down there and the space is no larger than a small bedroom so it is perfect for this. I will now be able to organize all my tools better and best of all will not have to put everything away at meal time anymore. (a real time saver). Told my son I just need an oven and a sink and I will be all set ! He just rolled his eyes and went back to reading.
I have plans for a new business and will tell you about it when I get it up and running if it works out. Will know after my new workshop gets inspected by the health department.
rffftttttttttt tvbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb...Penny ssays hi

well off to work time, have a fantastic day all !

I hope the business works out. I'm sure you'll do great!

 

[whitney37354]

Thanks for the thoughts & prayers! I do feel a bit better today. DH & DD had praise band practice last night for a couple of hours, so I was alone & watched a movie and relaxed. However, none of us slept last night because of storms moving through & DD had a cough! She ended up in bed with us, so it's hard to sleep with three adult-sized folks in a king sized bed...

I'm pressing on with adjusting my attitude. DH told me this morning that he hoped I had a better day today & DD told me that I was grouchy every morning, so I need to do something about that!

 

[Ryan]

Good Morning, Friends and Supporters of the Season!

Well, after two Milestone Days in a row, one might think today would be a breather.
But no.
One more shocking figure to present!

Days to the Season: 199
Days to Christmas Day: 241

And you read that first number right. We have started, as of today, a ONE HUNDREDS LEVEL SEASON COUNT SEQUENCE!
(Wow. Just how can we possibly be down in the 100's already??)


Quite nice here weather-wise yesterday and the predicted rain did not develope.
It's overcast here this morning with precipitation predicted for later today and into tonight.
We stand just over 69 degrees at this hour here in the capital city.


Have a Thrilling Thursday, Everybody!

Thanks, Crown!

 

[snowflake22]

Your welcome. Even if it's not the very first one I am sure it won't be a long wait till it happens!

Thank you! Fingers crossed!!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

I didn't do much yesterday afternoon. Nancy made me plant a Sago Palm tree. Those things are really sticker-y!

We've been sort of tiptoeing around our manager this past week, after he announced his illness. He's seemed down (for obvious reasons), and it's uncomfortable. But yesterday was a good day, and today he's going golfing with some customers, so I'm hoping he has another good day. Please keep him in your prayers.

I hope y'all have a great day!

It's heavy burden to carry. Bless him. Prayers continue. He is lucky to have such caring and thoughtful people around him.

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks for the thoughts & prayers! I do feel a bit better today. DH & DD had praise band practice last night for a couple of hours, so I was alone & watched a movie and relaxed. However, none of us slept last night because of storms moving through & DD had a cough! She ended up in bed with us, so it's hard to sleep with three adult-sized folks in a king sized bed...

I'm pressing on with adjusting my attitude. DH told me this morning that he hoped I had a better day today & DD told me that I was grouchy every morning, so I need to do something about that!

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better today, whitney~
Continued thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes being sent your way!

 

[Edge612]

I missed that it was your anniversary, so Happy Anniversary! I know all about being too busy to celebrate anniversaries, too. Elizabeth's birthday is on our anniversary, so we almost never recognize that. Hope you enjoy the game this weekend!

And sending prayers for your grandfather. 93 years old and only now starting to feel old? Good for him!

Yeah no kidding I'm 37 and starting to feel old lol.

 

[Edge612]

You feeling better this morning?

Little bit...I'm not gonna let a little ankle injury stop me.

 

[Edge612]

Good Thursday morning, my Christmas friends!

I didn't do much yesterday afternoon. Nancy made me plant a Sago Palm tree. Those things are really sticker-y!

We've been sort of tiptoeing around our manager this past week, after he announced his illness. He's seemed down (for obvious reasons), and it's uncomfortable. But yesterday was a good day, and today he's going golfing with some customers, so I'm hoping he has another good day. Please keep him in your prayers.

I hope y'all have a great day!

Prayers for your manager!

 

[Festive Spirit]

Think I finally found me a orange Tabby kitten. If this lady backs out ima scream. Might turn into a very good day.

Awwww post a photo when you can. I used to have one called Daisy with gorgeous markings. He looked like Morris the cat a bit.

 

[Holiday]

Glad to hear it wasn't anything to worry a lot about. Continued prayers for the count to be at normal levels for your mum so she doesn't have this added stress.

I always love how Christmas starts to sneak in here and there around mid year.

Glad to hear her appointment went pretty well!
{{{hugs}}} to you for the frustration

Awesome Christmassy catalog!! What a nice surprise!

Thank you both!!
And I agree - I love little Christmas surprises in the mail...especially in April!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning, friends~
Merry Friday Eve!!
Wishing you a blessed & cozy day!

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Good morning Snowflake! Merry Friday Eve. Hope your day is blessed & cozy as well!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning everyone, Happy Thursday!
Typical day of errands and chores. I'm also going to visit my parents, they just got back from Pennsylvania. They went for a few days to get their place ready for the summer. Not too much else going on.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

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Good morning HMG! Enjoy the visit with your parents. Hope they had a good trip! Have a good day!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you, Holiday!

My garden has gotten smaller over the years. This year I am planning a kitchen garden ~ should be interesting. Mmmmmmm, love asparagus!

Have a Merry day!



I'm glad your mom is doing well. I will keep praying for her!
xx

How exciting! Will the kitchen garden be in addition to your other garden? You'll have to share pictures!
Thank you!
Have a Merry day!

 

[Holiday]

Morning!
Thank God it's almost Friday!!
Harlowe did take her meds last night, and ate a little.
Fingers crossed today is even better for her.

They are showing our home (rental) today, hoping it's taken right away so no more showings. It's hard to organize our schedules, and we're not comfortable with people we don't know being in here while we're gone.

How are you doing today?

Praying Har has an even better day today! So glad she ate & took her meds.
Good luck with the showing today. I'll say a prayer these people take it & you are done!! And Festive, I hope the same for you!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Morning,
We woke up to light snow flurries again. Where was this back in December. Anyway it's not sticking here but it was heavy in some parts. Its bitter out and hard to believe we are almost in May with this weather. It's a three day weekend here with Monday as a holiday. Usually this is the kick off to the milder season and people start getting into summer mode. It's usually a BBQ weekend! I hope we get an actual summer to make up for this!

Have a great day everyone.
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Stop it with the snow!!! I hope the heat mizer visits you soon & you can bbq this weekend. Enjoy the 3 day weekend!
Have a great day!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning Snowflake! Merry Friday Eve. Hope your day is blessed & cozy as well!

Good Morning, Holiday!
Merry Friday Eve~
Thank you!!

 

[snowflake22]

Praying Har has an even better day today! So glad she ate & took her meds.
Good luck with the showing today. I'll say a prayer these people take it & you are done!! And Festive, I hope the same for you!

Thank you so much!
Appreciate the prayers & best wishes!!