Christmas Countdown - 2017
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I mean literally though, I would like to do that again. As in, I won't be dismantling my decorations just yet and will leave them up one more week so I can enjoy them one more time during my off days next week and just do the Christmas thing one last time until I really then have to take it all down.
On my ride home from work today I still saw a number of houses with lights on. A few of them even still had their yard displays and Santas up. Whether it's intentional or not I guess you never really know. I'd like to think it is. Anyways, I'm gona stay in the Christmas mood another week.
Good Sunday morning! I was tossing and turning and sleeping much too lightly last night, feeling so tired this morning. One last cold day and temps are going way up the rest of the week. I'll be doing tons of training this week (new procedures in cash office, training a colleague on schedules, new hires, annual health and safety training), I have a feeling I'll be pulling long days to be able to get my own work done. Hope everyone will enjoy a great Sunday!
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There's no way I can catch up on the 62 pages I've missed in the new countdown thread. Once again my husband's chronic pain required more time and attention than usual and then I got so busy with my work deadlines.
The good news is, I'm booking Nov. 13th off as a vacation day so I can stay awake to greet the start of the 2017 "in Season" with y'all.
Been a tough week and a half; trying to help a father and son grieve the sudden loss of their wife/mom at the age of 26 (heart failure) and a co-worker who lost her father (73 yrs.) who was more than a "rock" for the family.
Sad things happen in life and although I can look at life and death with logic; it still hurts. I'm compassionate and can usually help people through their grief with a caring nature and strong resolve.
My prayers include many of you with intent and all of you in generalities.
So, I bid you a belated HAPPY NEW YEAR, good health and much merriment as we travel down this merry thread together to welcome another wonderful Christmas!!!
AuntieMistletoeDear
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Hey. Crabtree isn't the only shopping center still clinging to its Christmas decorations.
Our local grocery store still sports its holiday wreath.
(Took this picture early this afternoon.)
Our across the creek neighbours turned out their lights. Golly, they had them on until the end of February last year. I'm hoping they're on vacation because there haven't been any outdoor lights on at all for over a week. When my husband and I went for our decoration drive on New Year's Eve, we were so surprised to see so many homes without decorations. There were the odd ones here and there in many neighbourhoods, but rarely 2 homes in a row had ligths and blow molds on display. A few still had their lights and tree up inside (big windows). When I was growing up in this city, nearly every neighbourhood was lit up until after the "little Christmas".
My dad said we were too late. He figured since the weather was mild, people took their outdoor decorations down early in case the weather turned frigid.
I was beginning to think that the cost of presents these days might have something to do with it. If it's a choice between electronics or lights, you have to be a Christmas nut to make sure decorations are woven into your merry budget. Sad if that's true. Then I got to thinking that the places we were touring no longer had young children at home or perhaps they were worried about vandalism.
I'm hoping for more decorations next year. 
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This image reminds of a time when I was little and for at least 2 Christmases, I would sneak downstairs to the dining room table to ensure Ragmop (our dog) and Shamous (our cat) had not stolen Santa's treats. I feared that if there wasn't something left out for Santa and the reindeer, we might not get anything from our Christmas list left for us. Thankfully neither the dog nor the cat had a sweet tooth and didn't drink milk and we were never disappointed in what was waiting for us under the tree or in our stockings.
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We've had some crazy winter weather around here, but we're quite used to it. Thankfully, the power never went out or anything like was the case in some places. We have a 2.4 million budget for snow removal in this city. I have really good all year tires, but strongly considering winter tires after a few slippery situations. Sometimes when the snow is soft and plentiful, it seems like the cars is building a snowman under it. We've had a few school bus cancellations and a few major highway closures the last few weeks. None of that keeps me indoors, it just takes a little longer to get where you're going and sometimes the stores are less busy so getting through the check-outs is a breeze.
Morning! How's everyone's weekend going? Mine has been more relaxed just like last weekend. I guess that's one positive about January weekends. My tree will stay up for 2 more weeks (still). I will take it down on the 29th. Today is the end of the 1st half of January already. Yikes. Wasn't yesterday Christmas? I think January has become an extended month of Christmas to me with the way I've left my tree and lights up these past 2 January's. Neighbors are helping by keeping theirs up too. Have a few errands to do and some more relaxing. Hope everyone has a great day!
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Good Morning, Serious Season Supporters and Happy Holiday Helpers.
Let's check today's numbers, then get to the exciting news regarding our first Milestone marker of the new year.
Days to the Season: 302
Days to Christmas Day: 344
Now, hold on real tight to your mistletoe because I'm here to inform you that THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW we will arrive at the 300-day Season Window and the very next day, will start a 200's level count sequence to the commencement of Christmas Season 2017.
(Take that, Post-Christmas Blues!)
Well, we took a chilly turn yesterday with clouds and temps not out of the 40's all day. A gradual warming trend will start today and we have begun it at 48 degrees here in central NC under somewhat cloudy skies.
Have a Super Sunday, fellow Travelers.
And if you are of a mind to, support your local Packers this afternoon!
Let's check today's numbers, then get to the exciting news regarding our first Milestone marker of the new year.
Days to the Season: 302
Days to Christmas Day: 344
Now, hold on real tight to your mistletoe because I'm here to inform you that THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW we will arrive at the 300-day Season Window and the very next day, will start a 200's level count sequence to the commencement of Christmas Season 2017.
(Take that, Post-Christmas Blues!)
Well, we took a chilly turn yesterday with clouds and temps not out of the 40's all day. A gradual warming trend will start today and we have begun it at 48 degrees here in central NC under somewhat cloudy skies.
Have a Super Sunday, fellow Travelers.
And if you are of a mind to, support your local Packers this afternoon!
Good morning everyone!
Not much going on here today. I need to grade some papers, but other than that not too much going on. Tomorrow is my youngest son's birthday. So tomorrow will be a bit busier. We are taking him and a friend to a place called Scene 75. It has video games, laser tag, and other games. It is a really neat place.
Outside it is cloudy with a little ice left over on the trees and untreated areas. But that will melt as the temperatures work back up into the 50s.
Well, everyone have a wonderful day!
I need to go drink some coffee before I fall back asleep!
Not much going on here today. I need to grade some papers, but other than that not too much going on. Tomorrow is my youngest son's birthday. So tomorrow will be a bit busier. We are taking him and a friend to a place called Scene 75. It has video games, laser tag, and other games. It is a really neat place.
Outside it is cloudy with a little ice left over on the trees and untreated areas. But that will melt as the temperatures work back up into the 50s.
Well, everyone have a wonderful day!
I need to go drink some coffee before I fall back asleep!
Exciting news Crown! Thanks and have a great day! 200s sound awesome!
Good morning everyone!
Not much going on here today. I need to grade some papers, but other than that not too much going on. Tomorrow is my youngest son's birthday. So tomorrow will be a bit busier. We are taking him and a friend to a place called Scene 75. It has video games, laser tag, and other games. It is a really neat place.
Outside it is cloudy with a little ice left over on the trees and untreated areas. But that will melt as the temperatures work back up into the 50s.
Well, everyone have a wonderful day!
I need to go drink some coffee before I fall back asleep!
Have a great day itp!!! Good to see you around here!
Many of my neighbors have done the same! I've kept up a few light strands over the inside of our windows but our tree's down. It's really a great way to keep cheer going! Glad you're still able to celebrate!!
I hear that NCG! Have a great day!
There's no way I can catch up on the 62 pages I've missed in the new countdown thread. Once again my husband's chronic pain required more time and attention than usual and then I got so busy with my work deadlines.
The good news is, I'm booking Nov. 13th off as a vacation day so I can stay awake to greet the start of the 2017 "in Season" with y'all.
Been a tough week and a half; trying to help a father and son grieve the sudden loss of their wife/mom at the age of 26 (heart failure) and a co-worker who lost her father (73 yrs.) who was more than a "rock" for the family.
Sad things happen in life and although I can look at life and death with logic; it still hurts. I'm compassionate and can usually help people through their grief with a caring nature and strong resolve.
My prayers include many of you with intent and all of you in generalities.
So, I bid you a belated HAPPY NEW YEAR, good health and much merriment as we travel down this merry thread together to welcome another wonderful Christmas!!!
Sorry to hear all that AMD! So good to see you here and glad to know you'll be with us Nov. 12th!! Happy New Year to you too!
Decided to do laundry since its a easy chore..lol
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