Christmas Countdown - 2017

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Howdy everyone. Just setting here at work and thinking it would be so night if we have windows at work that would open. its raining and int he 60's today fall is finally starting to peek its eye toward TN,

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Enjoy your cooler temps!!!

Can't wait love when i get to break out the hoodie and enjoy a nice night with the windows open.

Last weekend we DID break out the hoodies - and the blankets during the Buckeye game!! OMGosh, SO cold!!! That wind!! Brrrrrrr

 

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There's only 11 days until the 100th day before Christmas!

 

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Yes, I have most of my Autumn & Haloween decorations up. I have a lot of Thanksgiving decor that will come out later. Everything is pretty much the same as what I posted in Snowflakes 2016 Autumn decorations thread. I did end up replacing some white lights with orange and I love the warmth of the orange lights. Here's a picture ~

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And my new witch doll ~

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Yep, that makes me want to put up my fall decs! Love the orange lights. I better check to make sure mine work this year - I might need to make a trip to Ben Franklin - oh darn!
Your house looks amazing again & I love your new witch doll. She's a bit creepy, but what neat detail!
Have a great day HMG!

 

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HOLIDAY!!! How the heck have you been lady? Obviously from your posts, the time at the lake went very well and I don't suppose the Buckeyes defeating the Hoosiers was any less welcome than the rest of the mini vacation...
Good to have you back and it also sounds like Lucy is making herself right at home with her new family. Just a couple of weeks left of Summer, so enjoy and get those Fall decorations ready to roll...
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Good morning!! The Buckeyes sure couldn't play football the 1st half!! EEK!! If they didn't make a come back in the 2nd half I was ready to go sit inside & listen to it on the radio. As I mentioned before, it was SO COLD!! We had blankets around the back of us, behind our necks & over our heads & blankets over the front of us. We couldn't build a fire b/c of the wind! That was crazy weather for August 31st! Brrrrr! But yes, in the end I was happy with the outcome!
Lucy has definitely made herself at home. She lets you know what she DOESN'T like!!! She's developed a personality. LOL!
So far I'm only thinking about fall decorations, but it won't be long!! I may wait until next week since this is a short week. I'll be with Mom over the weekend.
I hope all is well with you & have a great day!

 

[chrimbo_bear]

Wanted to share this John Renbourn album with you all. it's not exactly christmas music, but is medieval, and is the nearest i allow myself to get to christmas music (until halloween has been and gone

 

[Edge612]

Good morning!! The Buckeyes sure couldn't play football the 1st half!! EEK!! If they didn't make a come back in the 2nd half I was ready to go sit inside & listen to it on the radio. As I mentioned before, it was SO COLD!! We had blankets around the back of us, behind our necks & over our heads & blankets over the front of us. We couldn't build a fire b/c of the wind! That was crazy weather for August 31st! Brrrrr! But yes, in the end I was happy with the outcome!
Lucy has definitely made herself at home. She lets you know what she DOESN'T like!!! She's developed a personality. LOL!
So far I'm only thinking about fall decorations, but it won't be long!! I may wait until next week since this is a short week. I'll be with Mom over the weekend.
I hope all is well with you & have a great day!

I haven't seen a summer die out so quickly so early in years.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Pinesday morning, Christmas friends!

I'm still catching up, and now we have to start working on hurricane preparedness. I'm hoping Irma calms down before she comes our way!

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

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Morning MMC! 1st Day of School for most of the kids here. Another big turn as the Bers have begun. Hope everyone is doing ok. Scary looking Hurricane Irma isn't it? Hope everyone stays safe from it. Today we have a high of 70 degrees predicted with showers and thunderstorms. Other than that just hoping today will be a good day. Going to have some leftovers from the bbq tonight. That's always good as sometimes the leftovers taste better than the originals. Have a great day!

Enjoy the leftovers. Have a great day!

 

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Morning .. i am off from work today as I have to the take the kids to the orthodontist later today, my youngest is getting his braces off today and my oldest needs new brackets and wires so I will be there for a while. Kids go back to school tomorrow and they are not happy about it LOL.

Enjoy your day off! I don't blame them for not being happy about BTS! Ugh! Hope they have a great year!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Crazy Christmas Comrades!

And what's really crazy is how fast our count is dwindling down.
(We may not be down to a bedpost yet, but it's coming!)

Let's take a look at today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 68
Days to Christmas Day: 110

But what IS just about down to a bedpost is the 100-day Christmas Day Milestone marker, now just TEN days ahead. That's SINGLE DIGITS from tomorrow, Guys!
Then, at that point, we will begin a double-double digit count, always an exciting point to reach!


We had a thunderstorm yesterday evening that dropped quite a bit of rain, after a rather warm day.
Today should be dry however, with moderate temperatures.
Currently, we are at 67 damp, post-rain degrees here in the capital city.


Alrighty! Guess what?
Yep. I knew you would get it.
Today is not only 'Pines Day, it is the first 'Pines open house of September.
Naturally, the theme will be "Forward to Fall", and Carl has magically transformed the inn into Autum decor overnight.
Of course, since it is still warm, the pool has yet to close, so be sure and drop by, take your complimentary first glass of iced tea poolside and set a spell, as you sip your drink and munch on a fired twinkie.


And while you are enjoying that, you be sure and have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

Thanks crown! See you tonight!

 

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Happy Pines! A dreary day out there so just working for me and I am going to work on laundry tonight. I am making an Italian Sausage Tortellini soup for dinner. Hope you all have a great day!!

Dinner sounds good! Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Morning all,

First day of school today! Falling leaves, light winds and grey skies made a perfect back drop for their return. Ahhh fall is here.

Mum and I just got back from the shops. They are all busy clearing out summer for Halloween. I got some large Pumpkin lantern reduced from 10.00 to a £1.00 so I got a few! With all this space in the new house I will be sure to find somewhere for them. They must have been left over clearance from last halloween.

Anyway, have a great day. Off to pick up kids in an hour and start dinner after. Vegetarian italian sausages with linguine and sauce.

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Hope the kids had a good 1st day back to school!
I bet you are so excited to decorate your new home!! Great find on the pumpkin lanterns! So fun! Have a great day Festive!

 

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Good morning ~
Merry Pines Day!
We're expecting thunderstorms today with a high of 74 degrees. I'm heading out soon for a chiropractor appointment. I would like to make a Target run afterward, hopefully the rain isn't too bad. Other than that I'll be working on my daily chores. I'm making a roasted turkey breast for dinner with mashed potatoes & gravy and broccoli with garlic & olive oil. That's about it for me. Hope everyone is well <3

You all are making me hungry!! Have a great day HMG!

 

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ahhhh fallen leaves, first sub-10degree day already been and gone. Hoodie removed from hibernation (closet). I feel a marked increase in child-like anticipation.

And.... almost as a joke, but it actually happened, a wiley radio dj played "Wham - Last Christmas" earlier this week on my drive into work. I had such a smile on my face, oncoming drivers must have *known* what I was listening to.

Roll on Chrimbo!

Love it! Have a great day!

 

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I haven't seen a summer die out so quickly so early in years.

Agree!

 

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Good Pinesday morning, Christmas friends!

I'm still catching up, and now we have to start working on hurricane preparedness. I'm hoping Irma calms down before she comes our way!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Praying you stay safe from Irma!! Our friend from Atlanta was up over the weekend. He went back home yesterday, maybe he should have stayed. Hopefully all of you are spared!!

 

[brent]

lol I would be the same! Keeping my fingers crossed that the weather is beautiful for you guys.

Thank you, Festive!

 

[brent]

Good Morning, Crazy Christmas Comrades!

And what's really crazy is how fast our count is dwindling down.
(We may not be down to a bedpost yet, but it's coming!)

Let's take a look at today's numbers:
Days to the Season: 68
Days to Christmas Day: 110

But what IS just about down to a bedpost is the 100-day Christmas Day Milestone marker, now just TEN days ahead. That's SINGLE DIGITS from tomorrow, Guys!
Then, at that point, we will begin a double-double digit count, always an exciting point to reach!


We had a thunderstorm yesterday evening that dropped quite a bit of rain, after a rather warm day.
Today should be dry however, with moderate temperatures.
Currently, we are at 67 damp, post-rain degrees here in the capital city.


Alrighty! Guess what?
Yep. I knew you would get it.
Today is not only 'Pines Day, it is the first 'Pines open house of September.
Naturally, the theme will be "Forward to Fall", and Carl has magically transformed the inn into Autum decor overnight.
Of course, since it is still warm, the pool has yet to close, so be sure and drop by, take your complimentary first glass of iced tea poolside and set a spell, as you sip your drink and munch on a fired twinkie.


And while you are enjoying that, you be sure and have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!

Single digits to the next milestone? So close? Tomorrow? How exciting!

It will be even more exciting today to experience Carl's "Forward to Fall" celebrations at the 'Pines. The crisp Autumn has pretty much arrived in Ottawa. The leaves are starting to change and we're ready for the calendar to officially follow suit. Until then, we'll just enjoy the treats that Carl has for us!

 

[whitney37354]

We watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation with DD last night & she enjoyed it. DH told her we would watch it again just after Thanksgiving. She's never known that DH only has two Christmas movies that are a must watch every year: White Christmas & Christmas Vacation. She has always watched White Christmas with us & she loves it.

A co-worker brought in a Yankee Candle today that is "Harvest". She knows this is what I burn at home year round in our basement as it's DH's favorite. It smells great in the office today!

 

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We watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation with DD last night & she enjoyed it. DH told her we would watch it again just after Thanksgiving. She's never known that DH only has two Christmas movies that are a must watch every year: White Christmas & Christmas Vacation. She has always watched White Christmas with us & she loves it.

A co-worker brought in a Yankee Candle today that is "Harvest". She knows this is what I burn at home year round in our basement as it's DH's favorite. It smells great in the office today!

Gotta love Christmas Vacation! (and White Christmas) - such classics!
Have a great day ~ enjoy that candle!