Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Edge612]

Ohh, that sounds awfully good right now ...

And I'm an ice drinker even in the winter but today a hot chocolate or hot coffee sounds good.

 

[Edge612]

I made a HC chocolate this morning after my coffee...I could not warm up. It was good...have not had one in so long! Enjoy!

Yeah a nice HC hits the spot on a damp chilly spring day!

 

[Minta]

Hey everyone ... I don't know if it's been the chilly, damp weather we have been having a LOT of lately but man oh man that Christmas tug getting stronger. I keep thinking about how I want to decorate this year, menu ideas and gift ideas. I am leaning towards a less expensive Christmas this year with more homemade gifts for extended family. Over the weekend I started a new batch of homemade vanilla extract and vanilla sugar which will get bottled up into small jars for gifts. I use a lot of vanilla in my baking so I may order more vanilla beans next month and do another batch of each just to make sure I have enough for my baking and for gifts. I have checked with the local orchards that I get my fruits from and picking season has already been affected the chilly damp weather and picking so far is being delayed by a couple weeks. I am hoping it warms up and dries up a bit so it doesn't get delayed to much more. Plus I want to get my veggie garden planted.

Stay warm and dry and have a great day.

 

[Holiday]

Thanks!!
Boo!
Glad to hear it! It's still been known to happen here lol
xx

I shouldn't even say this....it will disappear....BUT the sun is shining here!

 

[Holiday]

It's crazy. I think that I saw North Dakota or somewhere near the Canada border is going to be 93 today.

Ok, that's too warm for May! (Picky picky picky)

 

[Holiday]

My bro/sil just texted the whole family a "Happy Cinco de Mayo" message with a picture of them both sitting in a cabana on the beach in Florida drinking margarita's! So unfair!

 

[Holiday]

Hey everyone ... I don't know if it's been the chilly, damp weather we have been having a LOT of lately but man oh man that Christmas tug getting stronger. I keep thinking about how I want to decorate this year, menu ideas and gift ideas. I am leaning towards a less expensive Christmas this year with more homemade gifts for extended family. Over the weekend I started a new batch of homemade vanilla extract and vanilla sugar which will get bottled up into small jars for gifts. I use a lot of vanilla in my baking so I may order more vanilla beans next month and do another batch of each just to make sure I have enough for my baking and for gifts. I have checked with the local orchards that I get my fruits from and picking season has already been affected the chilly damp weather and picking so far is being delayed by a couple weeks. I am hoping it warms up and dries up a bit so it doesn't get delayed to much more. Plus I want to get my veggie garden planted.

Stay warm and dry and have a great day.

That is so awesome that you make homemade vanilla! What a great idea! I bet it tastes delicious in everything you make! And what a great gift!
I hope things warm up for you too. We have a lot of things to get in our garden yet too. Maybe next week! xx
Have a fabulous day Minta! Stay warm!

 

[snowflake22]

Hey everyone ... I don't know if it's been the chilly, damp weather we have been having a LOT of lately but man oh man that Christmas tug getting stronger. I keep thinking about how I want to decorate this year, menu ideas and gift ideas. I am leaning towards a less expensive Christmas this year with more homemade gifts for extended family. Over the weekend I started a new batch of homemade vanilla extract and vanilla sugar which will get bottled up into small jars for gifts. I use a lot of vanilla in my baking so I may order more vanilla beans next month and do another batch of each just to make sure I have enough for my baking and for gifts. I have checked with the local orchards that I get my fruits from and picking season has already been affected the chilly damp weather and picking so far is being delayed by a couple weeks. I am hoping it warms up and dries up a bit so it doesn't get delayed to much more. Plus I want to get my veggie garden planted.

Stay warm and dry and have a great day.

Good afternoon, Minta!
Hope it warms up and dries out for you guys soon, but glad to hear that you are in Christmas mode along with the weather!
Love that you are making homemade vanilla extract and sugar! What nice gifts!
Hope you have a Merry day!

 

[snowflake22]

I shouldn't even say this....it will disappear....BUT the sun is shining here!

Awesome! Fingers crossed that it sticks around

 

[snowflake22]

My bro/sil just texted the whole family a "Happy Cinco de Mayo" message with a picture of them both sitting in a cabana on the beach in Florida drinking margarita's! So unfair!

Lucky ducks!
Sounds perfect!!
Hope they're having a wonderful time!

 

[Holiday]

Awesome! Fingers crossed that it sticks around

Thanks! My fingers are crossed too. Hoping to take the girl for a walk after work! xx

 

[Holiday]

Lucky ducks!
Sounds perfect!!
Hope they're having a wonderful time!

Lucky ducks is right. I agree ~ they sure look like they are enjoying!

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks! My fingers are crossed too. Hoping to take the girl for a walk after work! xx

Sounds like a great plan!
Hugs to Miss Gracie!
xx

 

[Edge612]

Ok, that's too warm for May! (Picky picky picky)

Yeah I don't really want 93 degrees either but how about 73?

 

[Holiday]

Sounds like a great plan!
Hugs to Miss Gracie!
xx

Gracie thanks you for the hugs & sends hugs back to sweet Har too!

 

[Holiday]

Yeah I don't really want 93 degrees either but how about 73?

I'm good with 73-80. Not asking too much!

 

[snowflake22]

Gracie thanks you for the hugs & sends hugs back to sweet Har too!

Thank you, Gracie!! Harlowe appreciates them!

I stopped by her vet's office over lunch, to pick up medication refills while I was out & about. I guess her doctor had already read the Urinalysis results, and she does have an infection. She hadn't written a report or entered anything into her file yet as she was still seeing patients. But they did fill some antibiotics for me. The receptionist said her doctos notes said she had left me a message, but nothing is on my phone. So hopefully I'll still hear from her by the end of the business day.
Adi says I worry too much, but I know my girl, and when her behavior is off, and I was right. Always trust your gut!

Praying that these help with the symptoms causing her shaking spells, excessive drinking, and having to go outside every two hours, etc.

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

Taking a break right now. I had a brilliant idea and rearranged my schedule of tasks for today so that I could pull out some of the older stock for the sale. And now I have a humongous mess to clean up. Oh well, it will look great when I am done! And I will have more space ~ YAY!!!!

Back to cleaning.

Have a Merry evening!!

 

[Meceka]

@snowflake22: praying the meds help!! (((HUGS)))

 

[Holiday]

Thank you, Gracie!! Harlowe appreciates them!

I stopped by her vet's office over lunch, to pick up medication refills while I was out & about. I guess her doctor had already read the Urinalysis results, and she does have an infection. She hadn't written a report or entered anything into her file yet as she was still seeing patients. But they did fill some antibiotics for me. The receptionist said her doctos notes said she had left me a message, but nothing is on my phone. So hopefully I'll still hear from her by the end of the business day.
Adi says I worry too much, but I know my girl, and when her behavior is off, and I was right. Always trust your gut!

Praying that these help with the symptoms causing her shaking spells, excessive drinking, and having to go outside every two hours, etc.

Oh my gosh! Good thing you followed your instinct. Not that I'm happy she has in infection, but it's very promising the antibiotics will help with her symptoms! Praying they do!!! xx EXTRA hugs to Har!!!