Christmas Countdown - 2017

[CGYager]

Morning MMC! Back to work for me after a 3 day weekend. Looks like we will see some rain today. Thursday now they are predicting some snow. I'm not sure how much because one station is saying lighter snow and one is saying heavier snow. I'm hoping for the lighter snow station! But we will see by then. Other than that Superbowl leftover food is delicious. Hope everyone's Monday was ok and that their Tuesday is fine too. Have a great day!

Morning Edge. I hope you get the lighter snow you are wanting. Lots of leftovers here too, but that just makes my getting up for work and making dinner before I go a lot easier (at least for this first week).
Monday was fine, a bit lazy. I did go see a friend who told me all about her vacation to a resort in Mexico last week. She was my old boss at the Disney Store and we try to get together now and then just to have coffee and chat.
Have a great day back on the job...

 

[CGYager]

Merry Tuesday! Watched the big game on Sunday and came out disappointed for the Falcons. Life goes on. Later this evening they are predicting snow and a lot of freezing rain again. Just great for when I finish work at 9:30pm. I'm training a manager returning from a long-term sick leave for a couple of days, which means going in early to do my own work. Just trying to relax a bit this morning. Have a great day everyone!

Happy Tuesday Martine. Ah, the fun never ends does it? One of the things a told my management when I stepped down to over night stocking is that I do not train. Nothing against my new people of course, but they slow me down too much. Having my morning coffee and then I will go with my better half to her Doctor's appointment and see where she sits as far as returning to work.
Enjoy your morning moments...

 

[CGYager]

Morning MMC...looks like we have rain for today and heavy snow showers for Thursday. Looks like it continues to be a weird winter.

Greetings Gunny. Strange here too, but on the warm side of strange. Considering it is February and also 41 days till Spring... I'll take it!

 

[CGYager]

Good Morning, Folks.

Closing fast now on 2017 Milestone marker number two!

Days to the Season: 279
Days to Christmas Day: 321

FIVE short days from today will see us complete the first quarter of our journey to the Season and move us into quarter number two.
(Do you feel ready for this pending transition? Well, ready or not, it's coming up fast!)


Pretty darn nice here yesterday with highs in the 60's, plenty of sun, no rain and just the slightest of breezes.
Today will be even warmer and tomorrow about the same before more seasonable weather returns.
(There's no hurry, Mother Nature. Take your time.)
We currently see 52.7 degrees here on our digital back door thermometer, the sun is shining and the birds are singing.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Everyone!

Greetings Crown. 22 degrees here and the first of three below freezing, then a nice warm up period (at least seven days). Been in the mid-west long enough to know it will not last until Spring, but we enjoy them when they arrive all the same.
Have a fun day...

 

['Tis the season]

Afternoon everyone and a happy Tuesday to one and all. Unfortunately due to a heavy workload and other commitments I haven'r been around much since Christmas but it's my intention to get hear more often, I miss you guys.

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Folks.

Closing fast now on 2017 Milestone marker number two!

Days to the Season: 279
Days to Christmas Day: 321

FIVE short days from today will see us complete the first quarter of our journey to the Season and move us into quarter number two.
(Do you feel ready for this pending transition? Well, ready or not, it's coming up fast!)


Pretty darn nice here yesterday with highs in the 60's, plenty of sun, no rain and just the slightest of breezes.
Today will be even warmer and tomorrow about the same before more seasonable weather returns.
(There's no hurry, Mother Nature. Take your time.)
We currently see 52.7 degrees here on our digital back door thermometer, the sun is shining and the birds are singing.


Have a Terrific Tuesday, Everyone!

Thanks Crown! Hope Mother Nature treats you well the rest of this winter!

 

[Edge612]

Morning Edge. I hope you get the lighter snow you are wanting. Lots of leftovers here too, but that just makes my getting up for work and making dinner before I go a lot easier (at least for this first week).
Monday was fine, a bit lazy. I did go see a friend who told me all about her vacation to a resort in Mexico last week. She was my old boss at the Disney Store and we try to get together now and then just to have coffee and chat.
Have a great day back on the job...
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Leftovers are the best for any holiday/Superbowl party etc...they taste better the 2nd and 3rd time you eat them. Well till you get sick of them. Have a great day CG!

 

[Minta]

Morning Minta. You are not alone. In fact I have commented to my wife on how bright the LED lights are. I have a few sites where I still buy the older style and even found one that has the very old C7 twinkle lights. They are going up this next year.
When I use the older mini lights on the big tree. I usually put up between 500 and 700 lights and at least one of them will be motion style so thet there is some "twinkle" between all the solid colors.
Have a great day...
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Our main tree is a prelit with tradition color lights but I think I am going to add a strand on the inside of the tree and have them twinkle. I can handle the LED lights for outside bit this year I am going with traditional lights inside which means some extra work for me this year. I have garland that wrapped with led lights so this fall I will take them apart and add in the traditional color lights.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Our main tree is a prelit with tradition color lights but I think I am going to add a strand on the inside of the tree and have them twinkle. I can handle the LED lights for outside bit this year I am going with traditional lights inside which means some extra work for me this year. I have garland that wrapped with led lights so this fall I will take them apart and add in the traditional color lights.

This thread certainly has legs...In February no less. Impressive....We use traditional color lights indoors and LEDs outside. We found some LED lights that are nubs. They throw color spots on the house. Its more interesting than the uniform projector lights.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good Tuesday morning, Christmas friends!

Elizabeth got over the flu, then Nancy got it. Nancy seems to be feeling a little better this morning, as long as she keeps the Motrin/Tylenol alternating and flowing. I'm just trying to dodge that bullet. The whole house feels infected! I have to take Elizabeth back to dance again tonight since Nancy is out of commission.

It seems like @Holiday could drop by. I know there's internet available in Hawaii. What could possibly be taking all of her attention?

I hope y'all have a great day!

Oh no!! Hope Nancy is better and it stays far away from you!

Morning Minta. You are not alone. In fact I have commented to my wife on how bright the LED lights are. I have a few sites where I still buy the older style and even found one that has the very old C7 twinkle lights. They are going up this next year.
When I use the older mini lights on the big tree. I usually put up between 500 and 700 lights and at least one of them will be motion style so thet there is some "twinkle" between all the solid colors.
Have a great day...
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Sounds so pretty the way you describe the lights...nothing like a nice twinkle!

Afternoon everyone and a happy Tuesday to one and all. Unfortunately due to a heavy workload and other commitments I haven'r been around much since Christmas but it's my intention to get hear more often, I miss you guys.

Hope all is well Tis!!

 

[CGYager]

Afternoon everyone and a happy Tuesday to one and all. Unfortunately due to a heavy workload and other commitments I haven'r been around much since Christmas but it's my intention to get hear more often, I miss you guys.

We miss you too Tis. Drop by whenever you can.

 

[made582]

Good Afternoon, Everyone!!!! Lots of prayers for everyone who is sick or experiencing bad weather. I went to an Amish grocery store this morning and got a 50 pound bag of potatoes for $3. Talk about a deal. So everyone is invited over for a giant batch of potato soup!!! LOL!!! I hope everyone is having a great day!!!!!

 

[DoYouHearWhatIHear]

Good Afternoon, Everyone!!!! Lots of prayers for everyone who is sick or experiencing bad weather. I went to an Amish grocery store this morning and got a 50 pound bag of potatoes for $3. Talk about a deal. So everyone is invited over for a giant batch of potato soup!!! LOL!!! I hope everyone is having a great day!!!!!

I'll bring the cheese--there's nothing better with potatoes than cheese!

 

[DoYouHearWhatIHear]

Happy Pines Eve all! Hope you are doing well! Looking forward to Pines Day tomorrow!!

 

[MerryLittleTracy]

Good morning Tracy and welcome to our ever growing community. I do miss the aroma of fresh cut trees (though not the pine needles). My two biggest reasons fir going artificial were that of course you can out them up earlier and keep them up longer, but also many of the newer ornaments (1990 and up) were a bit too heavy for the limbs on a real tree. The ball ornaments did fine, but I got into collecting some of the Hallmark series and they would have to all be put to the bottom. Thank goodness "pine" room sprays and candles have come such a long way...
Drop by more often, we would love to hear from you.
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Thanks! I'm enjoying browsing through the forums immensely! I have the same trouble with trees, too. Once the kids are grown, we might switch to an artificial one.

 

[MerryLittleTracy]

I upgraded my account yesterday. I did it as a birthday gift to myself! I'm looking forward to the full-length podcasts. Any ideas how long it takes for that to take effect?

 

[HomemakinGirl]

My goodness, so many people are under the weather. Thoughts and prayers for all <3

 

[nmc42088]

Hope Carolina feels better...there are so many viruses going around!


Oh no...hope he feels better!! My youngest daughter had this virus going around like crazy at her school.

Thank you! It's crazy how sick everyone has been

I will keep her in my prayers... enjoy your quality time in the kitchen...

Thank you! She had a ball

 

[nmc42088]

Thoughts and prayers to everyone who is sick

Carolina seems to be doing better. No call about her strep test so I am guessing she is fine. I am doing some reading for the rest of the night

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

I have come down with a virus, I missed work today against my wishes. The boys are better, but the ice storm last night made school be canceled today. I have a scheduled day off tomorrow so another day of rest to get over this virus.
We have what may be the largest winter storm of the season coming in tomorrow night, they are saying 8-14 inches are expected through Thursday night. That's after temperatures that are expected to be in the 50's tomorrow during the day.

I am heading to bed.

Goodnight, everyone