Christmas Countdown - 2016

[snowflake22]

View attachment 24018 Good Morning friends! Happy Sunday! Not too much going on...yesterday I ended up in the urgent care clinic with a sinus infection...ugh! I felt so awful and I knew it was more that just a cold. They put me on antibiotics and after a few doses I am happy to report I am feeling a bit better. Not up too much today..I am taking my oldest daughter to look for a semi-formal dress for her last 8th grade dance. Hope you all have a great day!

Morning, SnowflakeMom!
Happy Sunday~
Sorry to hear you have a sinus infection. But glad the antibiotics are working quickly for you!
Thinking of you & praying you get complete relief soon.
Good luck & have fun shopping with your daughter today!

 

[snowflake22]

Have a wonderful Sunday!


Lunch sounds great...enjoy your day Rich!

Thanks, you too!

 

[MerryCarey]

I watched The Preakness today, but I didn't have the same excitement that I usually have.(I felt the same way about the Derby too) I guess American Pharoah winning the Triple Crown last year has taken some of the excitement away for me since I wanted to see a Triple Crown winner.
So far the Red Sox are looking good, they have an exciting, likable team this year.

We don't watch the whole coverage, usually just the post parade and the the races. Just hate to miss those three races. We'll probably tune in on the Belmont, even though there will be no Triple Crown winner this year.

I was a horse-loving tot when Secretariat won the Triple Crown. I still remember the excitement---he was the first winner in decades, and the 31-length win at the Belmont ... no Triple Crown win has been so exciting since. I still remember my mom warning me that evening to not bore the neighbor lady by talking about it when we visited---I was such a chatterbox.

 

[MerryCarey]

Good evening,

It was one of those slow moving days at work, not busy, just wanted it over.
The NE Black Wolves were eliminated from the playoffs tonight, we watched the game and had Buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks and pizza for our party. We already can't wait until next season, which won't begin until the last weekend in December or first weekend in January.

Day off tomorrow, I really need it this week, I am feeling very burnt out.

Goodnight, everyone

Aw, so sorry to hear the Wolves are out of the running. You've enjoyed their games so much. But the next season, starting when it does, will be a good cure for any PCBs you may have!

Hope you can have a slow and easy day tomorrow. We're expecting a busy, heavy workweek, especially the middle of the week. I hope I'm up to it.

 

[Edge612]

Morning mmc! Hope you all have a pleasant day. We're going to the petting farm today, the weather is perfect.

Have fun at the farm today Frosty!

 

[Edge612]

Have a nice time at your Uncles tonight!

Thanks HMG!

 

[Edge612]

Enjoy your day! Dinner sounds like it will be fun!

It is fun. It's funny the first time he invited us last year we went just to go figured as a one time thing...now we go every couple of months and its a lot of fun.

 

[Rich]

Morning mmc! Hope you all have a pleasant day. We're going to the petting farm today, the weather is perfect.

Good afternoon Frosty! Have fun at the farm!

 

[snowflake22]

Good afternoon, friends~
Hope you're having a laid back Sunday!
Hugs & prayers!

 

[Rich]

View attachment 24018 Good Morning friends! Happy Sunday! Not too much going on...yesterday I ended up in the urgent care clinic with a sinus infection...ugh! I felt so awful and I knew it was more that just a cold. They put me on antibiotics and after a few doses I am happy to report I am feeling a bit better. Not up too much today..I am taking my oldest daughter to look for a semi-formal dress for her last 8th grade dance. Hope you all have a great day!

Good afternoon SnowflakeMom. I hope heal quickly.
Have fun shopping!

 

[Edge612]

I was thinking about how a week ago my life was different...and how much happened this last week (some who are not dog people would say it wasn't a big deal) but it was an emotional roller coaster and it amazes me that all of that happens in 1 week. Just a reminder to us all to enjoy each day of our lives...nothing is guaranteed to any of us tomorrow...so enjoy today (even on a Monday when we say we can't wait till the weekend)...even when it's 0 degrees in January and we're "kind of sad." Every day is important. Every day is precious.
And not to be too sappy but I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me vent, your supportive words and just for this site "being here" for any time I needed to vent this week or simply come on here and talk/joke with you guys. You helped me through what has been the hardest week that I've had in the last 7 years (when my grandmother passed away...somehow this week even seemed harder to me than that so it may be longer than 7 years that I've had this difficult of a week personally). I think part of that is I had 6 months of my grandmother being in the hospital to sort of "prepare" myself for the worst and also the fact that the older I've gotten the more emotional I've gotten about time/enjoying life and not taking things for granted anymore. Thanks again guys...you made the hardest week I've had in 7 years so much more bearable...and I will never forget you guys for that. Any time any of you ever need anything from me you know I'm here for you.
Now thinking about lots of positive things going forward...the last few days we've been telling great Nitro stories and learning more about him. He became a legend really...and when family members say "how can he be replaced." The answer is he can't be. But the thing everyone has to remember is when we got him he was just a small, scrawny "cat" looking thing (as my mom called him). And like so many of our pets do over time he carved out his niche, became so much to us, learned so many things from us, got into his own little routines and was part of our daily lives. He will never ever be forgotten...he will never ever be replaced. He made me a better person...as I've mentioned earlier this week. And he's made me realize that although right this moment I'm not ready to have another dog that this summer I plan on trying to find another special dog to treasure, spoil and have him became his own legend...hopefully just as special as Nitro became (big shoes to fill). And I look forward to that ride...just like the amazing ride Nitro gave us.

 

[snowflake22]

I was thinking about how a week ago my life was different...and how much happened this last week (some who are not dog people would say it wasn't a big deal) but it was an emotional roller coaster and it amazes me that all of that happens in 1 week. Just a reminder to us all to enjoy each day of our lives...nothing is guaranteed to any of us tomorrow...so enjoy today (even on a Monday when we say we can't wait till the weekend)...even when it's 0 degrees in January and we're "kind of sad." Every day is important. Every day is precious.
And not to be too sappy but I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me vent, your supportive words and just for this site "being here" for any time I needed to vent this week or simply come on here and talk/joke with you guys. You helped me through what has been the hardest week that I've had in the last 7 years (when my grandmother passed away...somehow this week even seemed harder to me than that so it may be longer than 7 years that I've had this difficult of a week personally). I think part of that is I had 6 months of my grandmother being in the hospital to sort of "prepare" myself for the worst and also the fact that the older I've gotten the more emotional I've gotten about time/enjoying life and not taking things for granted anymore. Thanks again guys...you made the hardest week I've had in 7 years so much more bearable...and I will never forget you guys for that. Any time any of you ever need anything from me you know I'm here for you.
Now thinking about lots of positive things going forward...the last few days we've been telling great Nitro stories and learning more about him. He became a legend really...and when family members say "how can he be replaced." The answer is he can't be. But the thing everyone has to remember is when we got him he was just a small, scrawny "cat" looking thing (as my mom called him). And like so many of our pets do over time he carved out his niche, became so much to us, learned so many things from us, got into his own little routines and was part of our daily lives. He will never ever be forgotten...he will never ever be replaced. He made me a better person...as I've mentioned earlier this week. And he's made me realize that although right this moment I'm not ready to have another dog that this summer I plan on trying to find another special dog to treasure, spoil and have him became his own legend...hopefully just as special as Nitro became (big shoes to fill). And I look forward to that ride...just like the amazing ride Nitro gave us.

Well said~
Everyday is precious.
Hugs & blessings.

 

[Rich]

I was thinking about how a week ago my life was different...and how much happened this last week (some who are not dog people would say it wasn't a big deal) but it was an emotional roller coaster and it amazes me that all of that happens in 1 week. Just a reminder to us all to enjoy each day of our lives...nothing is guaranteed to any of us tomorrow...so enjoy today (even on a Monday when we say we can't wait till the weekend)...even when it's 0 degrees in January and we're "kind of sad." Every day is important. Every day is precious.
And not to be too sappy but I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me vent, your supportive words and just for this site "being here" for any time I needed to vent this week or simply come on here and talk/joke with you guys. You helped me through what has been the hardest week that I've had in the last 7 years (when my grandmother passed away...somehow this week even seemed harder to me than that so it may be longer than 7 years that I've had this difficult of a week personally). I think part of that is I had 6 months of my grandmother being in the hospital to sort of "prepare" myself for the worst and also the fact that the older I've gotten the more emotional I've gotten about time/enjoying life and not taking things for granted anymore. Thanks again guys...you made the hardest week I've had in 7 years so much more bearable...and I will never forget you guys for that. Any time any of you ever need anything from me you know I'm here for you.
Now thinking about lots of positive things going forward...the last few days we've been telling great Nitro stories and learning more about him. He became a legend really...and when family members say "how can he be replaced." The answer is he can't be. But the thing everyone has to remember is when we got him he was just a small, scrawny "cat" looking thing (as my mom called him). And like so many of our pets do over time he carved out his niche, became so much to us, learned so many things from us, got into his own little routines and was part of our daily lives. He will never ever be forgotten...he will never ever be replaced. He made me a better person...as I've mentioned earlier this week. And he's made me realize that although right this moment I'm not ready to have another dog that this summer I plan on trying to find another special dog to treasure, spoil and have him became his own legend...hopefully just as special as Nitro became (big shoes to fill). And I look forward to that ride...just like the amazing ride Nitro gave us.

Edge, I know I've only been here a few weeks, but I've witnessed that you have a large capacity to love. You cared for and treated Nitro with exceptional love. That comes from a very big heart. I'm glad you're going to look for another dog summer. He/she will be a very lucky dog. You're an inspiration to us all brother.

 

[snowflake22]

 

[MerryCarey]

Good afternoon SnowflakeMom. I hope heal quickly.
Have fun shopping!

Wait, what am I saying? You're a woman.
Of coarse you'll enjoy shopping.

Ouch ... generalization.

 

[Irishsnow]

Good evening folks

 

[Edge612]

Edge, I know I've only been here a few weeks, but I've witnessed that you have a large capacity to love. You cared for and treated Nitro with exceptional love. That comes from a very big heart. I'm glad you're going to look for another dog summer. He/she will be a very lucky dog. You're an inspiration to us all brother.

Thanks Rich. To be honest, I give Nitro a lot of the credit for who I've become. I really don't think it's overstating that. He just showed me so much and made me a better guy. He made me realize when life around me seemed unfair or people seemed to turn their back on me he was always there. And I'm glad you have been around Rich because even though you have been here a few weeks I know a lot of us have gotten very used to you being here already. Here's to many great days, weeks, months and years ahead for you on this site. It's a great place and a great home.

 

[Edge612]

Ouch ... generalization.

I think he was just joking but yeah I have a female friend who HATES shopping lol. And I know some guys who love it (me I'm sorta in the middle on that topic).

 

[Edge612]

Good evening folks

How's your weekend been Irish?

 

[Edge612]

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Exactly.