Christmas Countdown - 2018

[MerryCarey]

Happy Thursday morning!

The snow has started and the wind is picking up. We're both working from home, so thank goodness no one here has to fight the weather conditions on the road. Stay warm and safe, everyone!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good evening,
Final day of my vacation today, but with this nasty winter storm coming I may have to call out for safety reasons, another reason is for the stress issues I had leading to my breakdown could be set off while driving in it. I guess this is my new reality after a breakdown.
This morning I received an email from the Spirit of Springfield organization informing I won season tickets for 2018 for Bright Nights at Forest Park. It is a Christmas light display that has been going on for 20 something years. I entered the contest in November and forgot about it until this email came in, my family and I are very excited.
www.brightnights.org
I also got in the mail a collectable Santa I ordered right after Christmas, it is Santa holding a leg lamp. It was selling at Kohl's for $113, I found it for $25 on clearance on a different website. So far 3 days in 2018 it's looking very good.
I guess we are in the 8-13 inch range for tomorrow's snowstorm on the latest forecast.
"Let it snow, let it st snow, let it snow..."
Goodnight, everyone

Congrats on winning the contest and finding a great deal!
Stay safe during the storm!

We had a great time yesterday! The plant closed, Nancy's work closed and the schools closed, so we had a great day together, playing in the snow!

And Lulu REALLY enjoyed the snow LOL!

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^ That's a picture of her running at full speed, BTW.

LOL..love these pics!

I think Loki has thw right idea in these cold conditions.
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So sweet...my pups love being wrapped in blankets!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Friday Eve!! We just got upgraded to a blizzard warning...I am a bit more inland so I am hoping we really won't see the effects too much. They are saying we could get 8-12. We will see...I have a roast to make for dinner. Hope you all have a great day and stay warm!

 

[Christmas Knight]

Good evening,
Final day of my vacation today, but with this nasty winter storm coming I may have to call out for safety reasons, another reason is for the stress issues I had leading to my breakdown could be set off while driving in it. I guess this is my new reality after a breakdown.
This morning I received an email from the Spirit of Springfield organization informing I won season tickets for 2018 for Bright Nights at Forest Park. It is a Christmas light display that has been going on for 20 something years. I entered the contest in November and forgot about it until this email came in, my family and I are very excited.
www.brightnights.org
I also got in the mail a collectable Santa I ordered right after Christmas, it is Santa holding a leg lamp. It was selling at Kohl's for $113, I found it for $25 on clearance on a different website. So far 3 days in 2018 it's looking very good.
I guess we are in the 8-13 inch range for tomorrow's snowstorm on the latest forecast.
"Let it snow, let it st snow, let it snow..."
Goodnight, everyone

Thats a pretty darn good way to kick of 2018!!

 

[Christmas Knight]

Good morning ~
Merry Thursday!
We have a blizzard warning in effect here on the island. The forecast changed a bit and now they’re saying we may see up to 14 inches of snow. Thankfully my husband and the girls are all off so I don’t have to worry about anyone driving today. No plans, just waiting for the storm to pass. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day. Stay safe and warm!

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Are you on Long Island?

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning ~
Merry Thursday!
We have a blizzard warning in effect here on the island. The forecast changed a bit and now they’re saying we may see up to 14 inches of snow. Thankfully my husband and the girls are all off so I don’t have to worry about anyone driving today. No plans, just waiting for the storm to pass. I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day. Stay safe and warm!

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Glad you went to the Dr's! Zpaks usually work pretty quickly for me. Hope you feel better and can get some rest.

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Counters who really count!

We count on Milestones here, too. They help make the long wait seem so much shorter. (And our first one is getting pretty close to hand!)

The numbers:
Days to the Season: 313
Days to Christmas Day: 355

And as figure number one reveals, we are now UNDER two weeks away from 2018 Milestone marker # 1, the three-hundred day Season Window and the beginning of a 200's level Season count.
(And so soon!)


Cold, cold, cold. And predicted to get even colder.
But our main story today is the snow. Only flurries were predicted for Wake county but we got about an inch or so. And with the temperatures not expected to get above freezing until Sunday, even this small amount won't be going anywhere soon. (Would have looked so nice for Christmas Day!)
Our thermometer reads 24 degrees at this hour, but it's calm and the sun is out.


Have a Thrilling Thursday, Everyone.
Looking forward now to our first Weekend Eve of the new year!

Thanks Crown! We've got the cold, wind and snow here today!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Wow hope you don't get that much! And I hope it doesn't come farther west either...I'm at work now had to go 20MPH.

I hope so too. It’s coming down pretty fast and furious right now. Be safe out there Edge.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

We had a great time yesterday! The plant closed, Nancy's work closed and the schools closed, so we had a great day together, playing in the snow!

And Lulu REALLY enjoyed the snow LOL!

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^ That's a picture of her running at full speed, BTW.

Great pictures Brad. Lulu looks like she’s having a blast!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Morning, Counters who really count!

We count on Milestones here, too. They help make the long wait seem so much shorter. (And our first one is getting pretty close to hand!)

The numbers:
Days to the Season: 313
Days to Christmas Day: 355

And as figure number one reveals, we are now UNDER two weeks away from 2018 Milestone marker # 1, the three-hundred day Season Window and the beginning of a 200's level Season count.
(And so soon!)


Cold, cold, cold. And predicted to get even colder.
But our main story today is the snow. Only flurries were predicted for Wake county but we got about an inch or so. And with the temperatures not expected to get above freezing until Sunday, even this small amount won't be going anywhere soon. (Would have looked so nice for Christmas Day!)
Our thermometer reads 24 degrees at this hour, but it's calm and the sun is out.


Have a Thrilling Thursday, Everyone.
Looking forward now to our first Weekend Eve of the new year!

Thanks Crown! Keep warm and have a great day!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I think Loki has thw right idea in these cold conditions.
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Oh my goodness, sooo cute! Sending hugs!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Glad you went to the Dr's! Zpaks usually work pretty quickly for me. Hope you feel better and can get some rest.

Thanks SnowflakeMom! I slept a little bit better last night. Have a nice day, keep safe & warm!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Are you on Long Island?

Yes, I am on the south shore of Long Island

 

[Edge612]

I hope so too. It’s coming down pretty fast and furious right now. Be safe out there Edge.

Here too but they say it should stop by 2PM here. At least that will give them a chance to clean the roads before I go home (I hope).

 

[made582]

Everybody stay safe today!!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Thursday morning!

The snow has started and the wind is picking up. We're both working from home, so thank goodness no one here has to fight the weather conditions on the road. Stay warm and safe, everyone!

Stay safe, Merry!!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC! It's been "one of them mornings" - must be 1st of the year/closing out books time!

I hope you all are having a great day!

Everyone in the North East ~ stay safe & warm!!! We have sunshine today, but it's plenty cold @ 13º/feels like 0º.

Have a Merry Friday Eve!!

 

[NcGunny]

You might have to make some homemade for Christmas in July!!!

Its just not the same

 

[Minta]

good afternoon ... got a snow day today so everyone is home. Only expected to get around 5 inches of snow but the winds are wicked. Kids want to play a board game this afternoon so I think grill cheese and soup will be perfect with that. Coffee for the adults and hot chocolate for the kids!

Have a great day and stay safe in this weather.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Good morning MMC! It's been "one of them mornings" - must be 1st of the year/closing out books time!

I hope you all are having a great day!

Everyone in the North East ~ stay safe & warm!!! We have sunshine today, but it's plenty cold @ 13º/feels like 0º.

Have a Merry Friday Eve!!

We are at the zero mark. The day started at five below zero.