Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Bradmac]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

Yesterday afternoon didn't go as well as I'd hoped, so I'm hoping for a better day today. I tried to vacuum the pool, but something is clogging the return-water pipe. The last time that happened, a snake had been sucked into it. Then the computer at home failed, along with the printer. Ugh.

It wasn't all bad, though. Nancy's mom cooked some neck-bone and rice, so that was awesome!

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC ~
Not too much going on here. I'm going to make a Costco run. My mother wants to go too so I'll get to spend some time with her today. Other than that I'll be working on my daily chores. Dinner will be Fettucini Alfredo, tomato & mozzarella salad and garlic bread. That's about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful Thursday!!!
xx

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve!! TGIFE!!

Not much going on today - I hope! I'm ready for a "normal" day!!

I feel like a broken record & I'm sorry if you're tired of "hearing" me talk about Gracie all the time, but we had another interesting appointment last night. He is happy her neck, shoulder, back stayed in place. He changed her dog food since she is not eating again. He said he hasn't had a lot of luck w/ the food she was on. He put her on a "organ support" herb, he did acupuncture on her again, & she didn't have to be sedated. She did well!! She ate last night...and threw up this morning! Could be the quick change in food? I dunno?? I guess we'll see where this road takes us!

Mom fell again yesterday! She didn't have any pain, or bruises, but she may feel it today! I am with her this weekend - hopefully it's a good weekend! xx

Our friend is singing/playing at a local bar/restaurant again tonight. I would love to go, but it's been "one of them weeks" - I think we'll have to miss it!

Everyone, have a wonderful Friday Eve!!

 

[MerryCarey]

Me, either. And I don't plan to. Blech!

I used to think that!

 

[Bradmac]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve!! TGIFE!!

Not much going on today - I hope! I'm ready for a "normal" day!!

I feel like a broken record & I'm sorry if you're tired of "hearing" me talk about Gracie all the time, but we had another interesting appointment last night. He is happy her neck, shoulder, back stayed in place. He changed her dog food since she is not eating again. He said he hasn't had a lot of luck w/ the food she was on. He put her on a "organ support" herb, he did acupuncture on her again, & she didn't have to be sedated. She did well!! She ate last night...and threw up this morning! Could be the quick change in food? I dunno?? I guess we'll see where this road takes us!

Mom fell again yesterday! She didn't have any pain, or bruises, but she may feel it today! I am with her this weekend - hopefully it's a good weekend! xx

Our friend is singing/playing at a local bar/restaurant again tonight. I would love to go, but it's been "one of them weeks" - I think we'll have to miss it!

Everyone, have a wonderful Friday Eve!!

Don't ever worry about us getting tired of hearing your concerns. That's why we're all here, one big family held together by Christmas spirit! I hope she just needed to get used to the new food.

And I hope your mom is feeling ok today. Sending prayers for all of you!

 

[Bradmac]

Good morning MMC ~
Not too much going on here. I'm going to make a Costco run. My mother wants to go too so I'll get to spend some time with her today. Other than that I'll be working on my daily chores. Dinner will be Fettucini Alfredo, tomato & mozzarella salad and garlic bread. That's about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful Thursday!!!
xx

Wow, dinner sounds perfect! What time should we arrive?

 

[Martine]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve!! TGIFE!!

Not much going on today - I hope! I'm ready for a "normal" day!!

I feel like a broken record & I'm sorry if you're tired of "hearing" me talk about Gracie all the time, but we had another interesting appointment last night. He is happy her neck, shoulder, back stayed in place. He changed her dog food since she is not eating again. He said he hasn't had a lot of luck w/ the food she was on. He put her on a "organ support" herb, he did acupuncture on her again, & she didn't have to be sedated. She did well!! She ate last night...and threw up this morning! Could be the quick change in food? I dunno?? I guess we'll see where this road takes us!

Mom fell again yesterday! She didn't have any pain, or bruises, but she may feel it today! I am with her this weekend - hopefully it's a good weekend! xx

Our friend is singing/playing at a local bar/restaurant again tonight. I would love to go, but it's been "one of them weeks" - I think we'll have to miss it!

Everyone, have a wonderful Friday Eve!!

Some encouraging news about Gracie's neck alignment but I'm sorry to read that she isn't keeping her food down. Hopefully it's just a temporary set-back. And please don't ever apologize for talking about Gracie, or anything you want for that matter. Personally, I never tire of hearing about Gracie and I check every day for updates in the hopes that she is feeling better.

Sorry to read about your mother falling down. Sounds like she's had an exciting week, with Emma's surprise shower. She might be a bit tired? Hope you will have a great weekend with her and a great day ahead Holiday

 

[Martine]

Good morning MMC ~
Not too much going on here. I'm going to make a Costco run. My mother wants to go too so I'll get to spend some time with her today. Other than that I'll be working on my daily chores. Dinner will be Fettucini Alfredo, tomato & mozzarella salad and garlic bread. That's about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful Thursday!!!
xx

Wow, dinner sounds perfect! What time should we arrive?

I was just going to say how delicious your supper sounds. Have a nice day HMG.

 

[tbutler]

I don't like egg nog. But... I love this. It's the greatest, most delicious eggnog I've ever had. It's like drinking ice cream. I try to avoid it because of how fattening it is, but when someone offers it, I drink it with absolute delight.

http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/December-2011/Dairy-Christmas-Calders-Eggnog/

 

[Martine]

Good Thursday morning! Overcast today but some sun poking through the clouds. Humidity is up again though. It's my day off and I'm about to go grocery shopping to prepare some food for a Summer lunch organized by our social committee tomorrow. I'm making two different kinds of sandwiches and a pear and cherry crumble. Just wanted to share that last night, on a walk at the park with Loki, we crossed path with a Bedlington Terrier. From afar I didn't recognize it because it didn't have its ears partially shaved, but when we got close I got so excited, because I'd never seen one up close before and they are so adorable. It was such a beautiful Summer night, there were tons of people out walking and tons of dogs too, much to Loki's excitement. Hope everyone will enjoy a wonderful day!

 

[Bradmac]

I don't like egg nog. But... I love this. It's the greatest, most delicious eggnog I've ever had. It's like drinking ice cream. I try to avoid it because of how fattening it is, but when someone offers it, I drink it with absolute delight.

http://www.hourdetroit.com/Hour-Detroit/December-2011/Dairy-Christmas-Calders-Eggnog/

Hmmm. It sounds good, but I'm not convinced.
I think I'll stick with coffee.

 

[Holiday]

RIP, Glen Campbell.

When I was a kid, my uncle moved out of my grandparent's home and told me I could have his record player and a stack of records. My favorite was Glen Campbell. I'd ask my mom to start a Glen Campbell record every night when I went to bed, and I still have all those songs memorized.

I'll miss him, for sure.

Very sad!

 

[Holiday]

Ok, I have a confession....

I've never tried eggnog.

 

[Holiday]

Morning MMC! Just on a little late summer vacation here. Took care of Rollins this morning and now having a little breakfast. Going to go get new tires today for my car. I haven't changed a tired since I got this car in January of 2013 so it's long overdue. The tread on the tires really went down to very little left. Better do it before the Autumn and Winter come. Hope everyone has a great day today!

That's a long time on a set of tires!!!
Enjoy your days off!

 

[Holiday]

Me, either. And I don't plan to. Blech!

Chicken!

 

[NcGunny]

Ok, I have a confession....

I've never tried eggnog.

Lol..I went my whole life and never tried it till last year. Its all downhill now!! Before Christmas I was buying 2 or 3 quarts a week of it. Its good stuff..funny I have yet to try it spiked

 

[MerryCarey]

Lol..I went my whole life and never tried it till last year. Its all downhill now!! Before Christmas I was buying 2 or 3 quarts a week of it. Its good stuff..funny I have yet to try it spiked

Same here! Non-alcoholic eggnog is just fine for me.

 

[Iteachpercussion]

Good morning all.
It is school prep time! First teacher work day is next Friday and then school starts the following Tuesday.

I am starting new classes this year, so I have been slowly putting things together all summer. However, I still need to make some additional changes and such. This year the high school students will be given a Chrome Book to use all year. They will be able to take them home also. Soooo, I am working to integrate online assignments more. I have been working to set up Google Classroom for each of my classes. I can post videos, assignments, announcements, etc. Students can also turn things in there and visit the site when they are absent. I am hoping it all goes smoothly but since it is the first year I have used it, I am sure there will be hiccups.

Also, I am working with a local college, Urbana University, to allow students to get college credit. That adds another wrinkle as I have to work with them on a number of different things. I am excited to do it though. It is a great opportunity for my students and I am hoping it might lead to me being able to teach some online college courses at Urbana in the future.

In other news, though still school related, Henry is out with grandma shopping for school clothes. He is excited and ready to get back to school.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Thursday morning! Overcast today but some sun poking through the clouds. Humidity is up again though. It's my day off and I'm about to go grocery shopping to prepare some food for a Summer lunch organized by our social committee tomorrow. I'm making two different kinds of sandwiches and a pear and cherry crumble. Just wanted to share that last night, on a walk at the park with Loki, we crossed path with a Bedlington Terrier. From afar I didn't recognize it because it didn't have its ears partially shaved, but when we got close I got so excited, because I'd never seen one up close before and they are so adorable. It was such a beautiful Summer night, there were tons of people out walking and tons of dogs too, much to Loki's excitement. Hope everyone will enjoy a wonderful day!

I had to lookup Bedlington Terrier. Interesting!

 

[made582]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve!! TGIFE!!

Not much going on today - I hope! I'm ready for a "normal" day!!

I feel like a broken record & I'm sorry if you're tired of "hearing" me talk about Gracie all the time, but we had another interesting appointment last night. He is happy her neck, shoulder, back stayed in place. He changed her dog food since she is not eating again. He said he hasn't had a lot of luck w/ the food she was on. He put her on a "organ support" herb, he did acupuncture on her again, & she didn't have to be sedated. She did well!! She ate last night...and threw up this morning! Could be the quick change in food? I dunno?? I guess we'll see where this road takes us!

Mom fell again yesterday! She didn't have any pain, or bruises, but she may feel it today! I am with her this weekend - hopefully it's a good weekend! xx

Our friend is singing/playing at a local bar/restaurant again tonight. I would love to go, but it's been "one of them weeks" - I think we'll have to miss it!

Everyone, have a wonderful Friday Eve!!

Poor girl!! Hopefully today goes better with the new food and it won't upset her stomach again.

And like everyone else said, don't apologize for talking about her. We all love her too!! I came here this morning specifically to see how the appointment went before I head out on my errands.

Praying your mom isn't to sore today as well.