Christmas Countdown - 2016

[Martine]

Good morning MMC! Merry Pines Day!!! What a beautiful morning. Started out at 55º, going up to 75º. We have some low lying fog - looks so pretty with the sun shining through against the changing trees.

I just noticed the "new" chat room. Pretty cool!

Hope everyone's day is off to a good start! Have a great day!!!

My goodness, if you hadn't mentioned the new chat feature, I would have never noticed it. Glad to know Gracie is back to eating and taking her meds. Hope you are well, have a great day!

 

[Edge612]

Too adorable!!!!

On a sad note - I too am sorry to hear about your friends Dad. So sudden & tragic! Keeping them & you in my thoughts & prayers.

Thanks. The suddenness of things like that just really affect me even if it's not directly at me. Just reminds me not to take things for granted.

He may want some ice cream tonight lol.

 

[Martine]

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THAT is such a wonderful picture that says it all LOL!

 

[Edge612]

THAT is such a wonderful picture that says it all LOL!

Picture's worth a thousand words.

 

[Holiday]

My goodness, if you hadn't mentioned the new chat feature, I would have never noticed it. Glad to know Gracie is back to eating and taking her meds. Hope you are well, have a great day!

It just caught my eye this morning when I saw a # by it.... pretty cool!

Thanks! I am well - hope you are too & having a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Thanks. The suddenness of things like that just really affect me even if it's not directly at me. Just reminds me not to take things for granted.

He may want some ice cream tonight lol.

Very true!

Ice cream with his cookie(s)

 

[CGYager]

Good Morning Christmas friends...Hope everyone is all well today...Been up at the crack of dawn this morning and done the grocery shopping..Gonna chill out for a bit and watch a movie...Have a merry day ahead christmas friends

Morning Prancer (though we have already chatted). Got some stuff to do this AM before I can call it a "night". Currently 46 and looking for a high in the 60s.
Have a great day.

 

[CGYager]

Good morning, friends~
Merry Pines Day!
It's going to be a nice Fall day here, sunny & 60° for the high.
Wishing you all a beautiful October day, as well~
Peace & blessings
See you tonight!

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Good morning Snowflake. The high here in SD will be about the same. Have a beautiful day and a fantastic end to the week.

 

[Edge612]

Very true!

Ice cream with his cookie(s)

Good day for ice cream our last warm 80 degree day probably for about 6 months.

 

[CGYager]

Merry Wednesday,
How is everyone?
Bit of a rough start to the day but all is well even though very hetcic. My youngest threw up first thing this morning but seemed fine after. He begged to go to school and says he feels well. He seems fine so I let his teacher know to ring me if needed.

Have a great day all.

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Afternoon Festive. Sorry to hear about your morning. Sometimes you can feel a whole lot better after getting rid of something that disagrees with you. Hopefully you will not get a call from the school.
Have a marvelous day and week... you deserve it.

 

[Holiday]

Good day for ice cream our last warm 80 degree day probably for about 6 months.

This is the 1st day this week we are NOT supposed to hit 80º - only 75! LOL

 

[Moonlily]

Hi everyone! I think I'm the only newbie in this thread, so forgive my ignorance, but what is Pines Day?

 

[Crown 84]

Here you go, Moonlily:
http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/threads/the-history-of-carl-the-pines-and-fired-twinkies.27506/
And welcome!

 

[Holiday]

Hi everyone! I think I'm the only newbie in this thread, so forgive my ignorance, but what is Pines Day?

Welcome to the countdown!!!

 

[CGYager]

Good morning ~
Happy Pines Day!
It's going to be another warm day, we're going to have a high of 82 degrees. I've been running the air conditioner. I want Fall temperatures. Anyway, not too much going on here today. I have to run to Target to pick up a few things. I also plan on going to the library to get a couple of books, I haven't been there in a while. Other than that I'll be working on my daily chores.
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!

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Good morning Holiday. Sounds like a nice full day. Have fun at the library and enjoy the day.

 

[CGYager]

Hi everyone! I think I'm the only newbie in this thread, so forgive my ignorance, but what is Pines Day?

Welcome Moonlily. Always nice to have a new member. Have a fun-filled day.

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, Pines Pals, Preparing to Pursue Perfect Periodic Party Promotions.

And nothing promotes the Pines quite like Carl's carefully perfected treat of choice, the ever-delicious Fired Twinkies accompanied, of course, by a tall one of the Sweetest Southern Iced Tea this side of Heaven.


OK. Now, let's promote today's figures:
Days to Halloween: 12 (Really getting close to SINGLE DIGITS!)
Days to the Season: 25 (Barely over 3 1/2 weeks!)
Days to Christmas Day: 67 (Under 2 months and a week, now!)
Nice!


It was actually a bit on the too-warm side here yesterday, with somewhat elevated humidity. (Felt just a little like we had returned to Summer!)
Today should be warm again, but dry with little chance of rain until at least Friday.
We stand just over 65 degrees at this hour here in the capital city.


Well, now. It's Pines Day again. And so soon.
(Seems like we were at this point just last week at this time.)
Anyway, tonight's festivities should be a bit laid back as Carl and crew prepare for next Wednesday's big pre-Halloween bash. That is certainly one you don't want to miss, since our friendly activities director will really be in his element!


You have a Wonderful Wednesday, Folks!

Thanks, Crown~
See you tonight!

Good morning MMC! Merry Pines Day!!! What a beautiful morning. Started out at 55º, going up to 75º. We have some low lying fog - looks so pretty with the sun shining through against the changing trees.

I just noticed the "new" chat room. Pretty cool!

Hope everyone's day is off to a good start! Have a great day!!!

Good Morning & Merry Pines Day, Holiday!
Enjoy the beautiful weather =]
Have a blessed day!

Morning!

Thanks! I put a tablespoon of canned food over her food this morning & it was enough to get her to eat 1/2 her food anyway so I could give her medicine. Fingers crossed! Last night I didn't need it, she ate on her own. So hopefully this will be the answer when needed!

That is great! Hope that it continues to help!

Good Wednesday Morning MMC! Happy Pines Day! Well I got a text from a friend of mine that her father passed away on Monday. He wasn't sick or anything. He had a massive heart attack on Sunday and passed away Monday. Sad. I don't know her for too long but she's a good person and I feel bad about it. I always feel when something bad "out of nowhere" happens it's worse than when you can prepare yourself for it. Maybe not for some people but that's how I am at least. Anyway, sorry to bum anyone out! It's another nice warm day here. The last one before the October chill returns. Hope everyone has a good day! Since I bummed you out with my post I'll post something funny in a moment.

Sorry to hear about your friends father, keeping her in my thoughts & prayers.

Bud Light Lime?
Well we had a change of plans. I stopped at Moms after work & my friends mom was there visiting - just when I was ready to leave, my hubby showed up....so I was at moms a lot longer than planned. Then Jim informed me that our nephews were coming over at 7:30 - they are staying at my in-laws this week & they play cards on Tuesdays so we got the boys. Until I got to the vet, the grocery, the pharmacy, dropped off moms groceries - it was about 7:30. We had leftovers. So I'm still hungry for taco's. Ha ha!
Jim is on vacation this week, I'm not use to him being home so early!

Lime for my Corona Light! Or Bud Light Lime works, too! Ha!

I bet you had fun with your nephews!

Enjoy your extra time with Jim this week~hope he's enjoying his time off, as well

Good afternoon (and good morning) to all! Happy Pines day! I just got home from work and am relaxing a bit before my son wakes up. Hope you all have a great day

Morning / Afternoon, K.G.!
Happy Pines Day!
Hope you have a wonderful day~

I don't think I have ever seen that kit in the store ~ I'll have to pay more attention.
Your recipe is similar to the recipe I have called Beef Nacho Casserole. I printed your recipe. Thanks!


Beef Nacho Casserole


1 lb. ground beef


1 jar (12 oz.) chunky salsa


1 C. corn, thawed, drained


¾ C. miracle whip


1 T. chili powder


2 C. crushed tortilla chips, divided


2 C. (8 oz.) shredded Colby/Mont. Jack cheese, divided




Heat oven to 350º. Brown meat, drain. Stir in salsa, corn, dressing, & chili powder. Layer ½ each of meat mixture, chips & cheese in 2 qt. casserole. Repeat layers. Bake 20 min. or until thoroughly heated. Top w/ shredded lettuce, tomato, & sour cream if desired.

Yum!
Thanks for sharing your recipe!

Morning and happy pines day mmc! Work has kept me away but my heart is always here with you all. I hope you have an amazing day.

Morning, Frosty!
Hope you're doing well, and that work is going much smoother.
Have a fabulous day!

Good morning snowflake!!!
Enjoy your beautiful fall day!!
Merry Pines Day!

Thanks, Holiday!
See you tonight!!

 

[snowflake22]

Continued prayers for sweet Har. I hope the probiotic helps her out & she has a good day & her tummy feels better!! Praying for all good things from her appointment tomorrow! xx

Thanks a bunch, Holiday~
We appreciate them! <3
xx

Morning all, the new chat room is very cool.

Morning, CGYager! Have a blessed and beautiful day!

Have a great day Snowflake...prayers for Harlowe!


Hope your little one feels better!


Have a great day HMG...I cannot believe this weather!



Have a good day, Martine! I was like that yesterday morning and up at 4!


Pretty pic...enjoy your day Holiday!

Thanks, friend!
Hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Pines Day!! I cannot believe how warm it is today. I am ready for some fall weather but seems like it is coming our way. My daughter's last soccer game is today and then my youngest has dance. Hope you all have a great day!

Merry Pines Day!!
Hope you guys see some Fall weather soon!
Hope your daughter has fun at her last soccer game, and that your youngest enjoys dance too!
See you at the Pines

 

[snowflake22]

It just caught my eye this morning when I saw a # by it.... pretty cool!

Thanks! I am well - hope you are too & having a great day!

Same here! Seems user friendly & similar to the one we used to use, looking forward to chiming in here & there

Good morning Snowflake. The high here in SD will be about the same. Have a beautiful day and a fantastic end to the week.
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Good Morning, CGYager~
Very nice. Hope you have a wonderful day, as well. God bless.

Hi everyone! I think I'm the only newbie in this thread, so forgive my ignorance, but what is Pines Day?

Hello, Moonlily! Welcome to the countdown!

 

[snowflake22]