Christmas Countdown - 2016

[CGYager]

Happy Wednesday everyone. Hope you are all well. A friend came over last night as I was getting ready for bed and we wound up staying up past midnight. 5:30AM came too fast. Even Rollins was tired this morning. He was up half the night playing. I'm trying to avoid any candy or cookies today. Too much the last couple of days...but Halloween candy maybe saved for the weekend. 70 degrees and sunshine in November? I'll take it.
Have a good day!

Morning Edge. Sounds like you got about the same amount of sleep I did yesterday before work. I will try to make up for that today. Looking forward to Thursday match between the Falcons and Bucs. Have a great day. I'm sure at least Rollins will be rested by the time you get home.

 

[MerryCarey]

Love it! Everything is getting so exciting! Enjoy the music! My sister has always said Nov. 1st is when it's "legal" to listen to Christmas music! So last evening - Nov 1st - I was in the convertible, top down - Christmas music in the cd player, driving around looking at all the fall leaves! What a combo! See you tonight!

That sounds like a wonderful time!

 

[CGYager]

Heat off..check. Windows open..check. Flies trying to get inside..check!! Way to warm today

Greetings Gunny. Mild here. Not cold, not hot. I could actually handle a lot of days like this. But even in your neck of the woods, I'm sure the "cooler" weather is a-coming...

 

[MerryCarey]

Why deny yourself such Christmas cheer I say It's time for Christmas music !

I woke this morning wanting to listen too. I am trying to hold out till Friday when the city switches on the Christmas lights to open the Christmas season here. I am so excited!!!

You won't have long to wait, and it'll be even more exciting with the lights!

 

[MerryCarey]

Morning Merry. One or the Music Choice stations on the tube changed over to Christmas Music as of Midnight and so it is set in my office. Temps for us will like wise be in the 60's, but that's okay. I don't want the ground to freeze until the yard decorations are set.
Have a Wonderful Wednesday...
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Good point, about beating the freeze. I hope you stay ahead of it and get your yard decorations out in time!

 

[MerryCarey]

My fur babies are doing good! Thanks for asking! It sure has been busy around here and haven't had a lot of time to come visit you all here. I sure miss chatting with you all!

I hope we can see more of you during the season.

 

[Holiday]

My fur babies are doing good! Thanks for asking! It sure has been busy around here and haven't had a lot of time to come visit you all here. I sure miss chatting with you all!

Wonderful news all are well!
We have missed you too!! Always nice when you have time to stop by!

 

[Edge612]

Sounds like you & Rollins had a good time with your friend! You made need a little sugar today! Have a great day Edge!

We did and yeah I could use the chocolate today. I'm buying lunch though so hopefully something tasty.

 

[Edge612]

Morning Edge. Sounds like you got about the same amount of sleep I did yesterday before work. I will try to make up for that today. Looking forward to Thursday match between the Falcons and Bucs. Have a great day. I'm sure at least Rollins will be rested by the time you get home.
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Oh yeah I actually feel it a little today but I usually feel it the "next day" so I'm thinking Thursday I'll be more tired than today. I'm sure he'll be rested...just what I need lol.

 

[Crown 84]

Thanks Crown! Great to see the Thanksgiving count, which we talked about yesterday, listed!

I had planned to add it but thanks for the reminder!

 

[Holiday]

We did and yeah I could use the chocolate today. I'm buying lunch though so hopefully something tasty.

Hope you find something tasty!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Thank you for asking Martine, we ended up finding out that Maggie has an enlarged heart. She's scheduled to have an echocardiogram on Monday. The poor thing can't catch a break. I will let you know what the radiologist says when I get the results.

I am sorry to hear this, HMG...prayers for her. Hope you have a nice Wednesday!

Merry Wednesday everyone and Happy Pines Day!

Woke up to hard frost this morning. Arctic air is moving in and we are dropping with each day!

Autumn has peaked here with russets, reds and golds everywhere and heavy leaf fall. What is it like over where you are?

Okay well I will try to pop in later. Have a wonderful day!

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P.S. When do special posts begin??

Happy Pines, Festive....have a great day!

Good morning MMC members. First day back to work after four off has not been too bad. Just trying to get the momentum going again. Time right now for lunch at home of Hot Dogs and Chili Cheese Fries. Those small microwave fries are great and I do not usually care for microwaved chow. The Music Choice Sounds of the Season changed over to Christmas Music as of Midnight and will stay that way now until the first week of January. I always use the DVR for two or three 90 minute sessions that I will keep until next year. Not much else going on at the moment.
May try to get through a few more totes in the morning after my wife heads to work and opens up the garage. I hope everyone's 1st day of November went well. Take care and enjoy "Wonderful Wednesday"...
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Have a great Wednesday, CG!

Good Morning christmas friends....Hope everyone is all having a good day so far...Its a dry/sunny/chilly day here today...Nice to see a bit of sunshine instead of it raining lol...Nothing much planned today so just gonna chill out after our busy Halloween...Enjoy your day ahead christmas friends

Have a good day Prancer!

Good Morning, Friends of the Holidays.

Closing in quickly now on the REAL home stretch to the Season, the SINGLE DIGIT point!
Also exciting, we are closing in on the start of our eagerly awaited and much coveted Special Post Series. (More on that in a moment.)

First, the daily data.
(And we are adding the Thanksgiving Day count figure at this point.)
Days to the Season: 11 (SINGLE DIGITS THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW!)
Days to Thanksgiving Day: 22 (Three weeks from tomorrow!)
Days to Christmas Day: 53 (Barely over 7 1/2 weeks left!)
(Wow, Guys. Just......WOW!)


And now, the Super Exciting reminder of the pending Special Post Series!
Here is the schedule:
November 8 (Day 5 before the Season) = Christmasstar
November 9 (Day 4 before the Season) = Binger
November 10 (Day 3 before the Season) = McGunny
November 11 (Day 2 before the Season) = DYHWI Hear
November 12 (Day 1 before the Season) = Brent

And as you can see, the series begins in just 6 short days.
Those who have been here in years past know what to expect.
Newcomers? Well, let's just say you don't want to miss it!


A tad cool and cloudy here yesterday and we struggled to reach 60 degrees. It just did not get as warm as was predicted.
Now today, it is supposed to climb into the upper 70's, with the 80 degree mark to be surpassed tomorrow.
Then? Back to more seasonal temps.
We see 54 degrees on our back door thermometer right now, but it's calm and clear.


Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone.
See you at the 'Pines this evening for the first open house of the new month.
(Carl is ready as always!)

Thanks Crown!

Sounds like a beautiful scene over there right now!! Yesterday we hit 80º & today there is a high of 77º predicted. I took Mom & Emma to the spiritual center woods for a walk after work yesterday - it was just beautiful!!! Mom is not crazy about being put in a wheel chair, but it was too much walking for her & she really enjoyed it!

Of course Miss Grace has to be the "center of attention" Ha ha!!
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Have a wonderful day Festive! Stay warm!

Love these pics...Holiday!! Gracie is such a cutie! Hope you have a great day!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Wednesday everyone. Hope you are all well. A friend came over last night as I was getting ready for bed and we wound up staying up past midnight. 5:30AM came too fast. Even Rollins was tired this morning. He was up half the night playing. I'm trying to avoid any candy or cookies today. Too much the last couple of days...but Halloween candy maybe saved for the weekend. 70 degrees and sunshine in November? I'll take it.
Have a good day!

Hope you can get to bed early tonight...if Rollins will let you..lol
I am right there with you with the candy. I over indulged yesterday and need a break. I am definitely making myself do a longer workout session today.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Pines Day!! I think I am having a Halloween hangover a couple of days later. Way too much candy...lol I am just working today and my daughter has dance tonight. Otherwise it should be a quiet day...hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[Edge612]

Hope you can get to bed early tonight...if Rollins will let you..lol
I am right there with you with the candy. I over indulged yesterday and need a break. I am definitely making myself do a longer workout session today.

With my luck I will get home and he'll be all ready to play all night. Yeah I really didn't eat that much candy but just several days in a row had some...people at work were eating donuts like they were free (oh wait they were free)...good luck with the extra exercising.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Happy Pines Day!! I think I am having a Halloween hangover a couple of days later. Way too much candy...lol I am just working today and my daughter has dance tonight. Otherwise it should be a quiet day...hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!

lol hoep you recover soon.
Have a great day and hope work goes smoothly.

 

[Festive Spirit]

Has anyone started a thread for Christmas commercials 2016 ?? I can't seem to find one but I have probably missed it. I always look forward to it every year. I have now seen 3 ads here since yesterday. None of the big ones yet though.

 

[Holiday]

Happy Pines Day!! I think I am having a Halloween hangover a couple of days later. Way too much candy...lol I am just working today and my daughter has dance tonight. Otherwise it should be a quiet day...hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!

Hope your "hangover" passes quickly! Have a great day SFM!!

 

[brent]

Awesome! Hope you start seeing more commercials soon!

Me too! I also saw a Hop In a Honda Holiday Sales event. I think those are popular every year now, too. I can't wait until the classics come on as well!

 

[brent]

Has anyone started a thread for Christmas commercials 2016 ?? I can't seem to find one but I have probably missed it. I always look forward to it every year. I have now seen 3 ads here since yesterday. None of the big ones yet though.

I have been looking for the same thing! I have only seen two ads, although they were both on twice.