Christmas Countdown - 2018

[snowflake22]

Happy Friday Eve!!
I didn't get a chance to log on yesterday, I had to take my Dad for hernia surgery. He had to be there for 11:30 but he didn't get into surgery until 2:30. So by the time I got him home and went to CVS for his pain meds, I didn't get home until almost 8. I spoke with him this morning and he is said he is doing well and not in too much pain.
Work for me today and then catching up on laundry tonight.
Hope you all have a great day!

Has anyone else noticed that is it getting darker earlier?

Happy Friday Eve, SFM!
Glad that your Dad is doing pretty well after his surgery. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers during his recovery <3
Hope you have a blessed day!

 

[snowflake22]

Well...when I woke up this morning I saw that she was up to her shenanigans again overnight - in the middle of our TV room floor I found - one of Jims flip flops chewed up, both of his shoes laying in the middle of the floor, (undamaged) a coolie cup, & she had been chewing on her bed! She must sleep too much through the day!!! LOL!!!! But she was comfortably sleeping on our couch this AM! Little stink pot!!! Where is this coming from???

Too funny!! Maybe you'll have to put out a Kong, or rawhides for her? She's a comedian

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC! Merry Friday Eve!! I'm sooo tired today! Our friends who share their wedding Anniversary with Jim's birthday wanted to go out to celebrate last night! Well it was a lot of fun - we were home a little after 11, but neither one of us wanted to wake up this morning! It was raining/dreary...GREAT morning for sleeping in! Ah well...here I am! He is going out for breakfast with our lake neighbor & then to a casino! Sounds like trouble to me! (and more fun than working...)
Just work for me today. Tonight we have a funeral viewing for our neighbors Dad. UGH! That's about it for me!
Everyone, have a great day!!

Merry Friday Eve, Holiday!!
Glad you guys had fun celebrating last night!!
Hope Jim has a great time today~
I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor's Dad. Prayers for their family.
Hope you have a fantastic day!!

 

[snowflake22]

Thanks snowflake! Seems like it was a fluke. She appears to be fine 'n dandy! xx
Hope you are having a great morning!

So happy to hear that! xx

 

[Holiday]

Too funny!! Maybe you'll have to put out a Kong, or rawhides for her? She's a comedian

She has a bazillion toys & 3 or 4 elk antlers! I think she just likes to be a stink pot!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

It's been another wet few days, with more rain on the way. Jacob is dying to move out, and we can't get a dry enough day to carry his furniture. Oh, the humanity! LOL

I hope y'all have a great day!

Happy Thursday, Brad!!
I'm guessing Nancy is ok with this?
Hope you have a great day!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Friday Eve, Holiday!!
Glad you guys had fun celebrating last night!!
Hope Jim has a great time today~
I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor's Dad. Prayers for their family.
Hope you have a fantastic day!!

Thank you snowflake!
Merry Friday Eve to you too!

 

[snowflake22]

She has a bazillion toys & 3 or 4 elk antlers! I think she just likes to be a stink pot!!!!

That could be, too!!

 

[snowflake22]

Thank you snowflake!
Merry Friday Eve to you too!

Thanks, Holiday!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Many people have told me about Melatonin, it's one of the options that I will look at when I speak with a pharmacist. My worry with any of these options is that I won't find "natural" sleep when I don't take anything. I don't want to take medicine or supplements for any long period of time. What is the longest period you have taken ZZZquil or Melatonin?

ZZZquil and Melatonin I have taken a few days in a row...I find that if I can get my body sleeping for a few good days straight it will help getting me naturally back into a routine.
Good Luck!!

 

[Holiday]

That could be, too!!

She has been something else since she healed from her surgery!! LOL!! Isn't that supposed to help calm them down???? HA!!!

 

[Scott Calvin]

Good Morning, Compadres.

As our count declines, our excitement builds.
Builds toward that ultimate destination - what we wait for and count down to all year.

So, let's keep counting:
Days to the Season: 89
Days to Christmas Day: 131

OK, then.
Time to check the chart for our next Milestone marker (as we hold our breath).
Before we reveal what it is, be advised that it is only NINE days away.
Already down to SINGLE DIGITS!
Ready?
It's the TWO-THIRDS mark to Christmas Day.
That's right.
In just 9 more days, we will enter the final third of our Christmas Day count.
(The year is slipping away through our fingers, Guys!)

Well, a rare dry day yesterday allowed me to get some mowing done in the evening after the temperatures declined and the grass dried some.
Today should be rain-free as well, and it has dawned here under sunny skies with a thermometer reading of 72 degrees.

Have a Thoroughly Thrilling Thursday, Everybody.
It's Weekend Eve again tomorrow, as you well know!

Your could not be more right about the slipping away part Crown! This year is just flying by, I’ve never known a year like it!
At least we can really start digging our heels into the countdown now though, looking forward to those autumn evenings!
Have a great day everyone

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Friday Eve, SFM!
Glad that your Dad is doing pretty well after his surgery. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers during his recovery <3
Hope you have a blessed day!

Thanks, SF!! I appreciate it!

 

[MerryCarey]

She has a bazillion toys & 3 or 4 elk antlers! I think she just likes to be a stink pot!!!!

Not a dog expert, but ... if she has a ton of toys, maybe put a few out at a time and rotate them so she doesn't get bored with them? Maybe she's just looking for something "new" to play with---if so, rotating the toys might help.

 

[snowflake22]

Happy Friday Eve, friends!!

It's another sticky day here, with a mix of sun and clouds. Rain later this afternoon/evening. I can't wait for this humidity to get lost
I am looking forward to opening the windows up and turning the air off.

It's Adi's and my 10th wedding anniversary today!!
Time sure flies when you're having fun~ We plan to celebrate more with a nice dinner out soon.

Work, errands, and a small celebratory dinner at home tonight. Our neighbor friends dropped off some bubbly, so maybe we'll crack that open.

Harlowe is ready for some cooler weather, too. She loves sitting on the deck in the evenings, but can only tolerate it for so long right now.
Here's a picture of her from the other night



Wishing you all a wonderful day!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

I'm glad to hear your dad's pain is under control after his surgery. Prayers for a speedy recovery!!
And YES! I've noticed it getting dark earlier & light later in the mornings! Not ready....just sayin...
Have a great day SFM!

Thx Holiday!! Enjoy your Thursday!

 

[snowflake22]

She has been something else since she healed from her surgery!! LOL!! Isn't that supposed to help calm them down???? HA!!!

I thought so!! Maybe this is an adjustment period?

I know Harlowe was very active at nights when she was younger, especially when Adi and I were at work most of the day. Like you said, they sleep a lot then. She may have some energy to burn! Do you take regular evening walks?

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Well...when I woke up this morning I saw that she was up to her shenanigans again overnight - in the middle of our TV room floor I found - one of Jims flip flops chewed up, both of his shoes laying in the middle of the floor, (undamaged) a coolie cup, & she had been chewing on her bed! She must sleep too much through the day!!! LOL!!!! But she was comfortably sleeping on our couch this AM! Little stink pot!!! Where is this coming from???

LOL...she is getting some energy out at night!!
She is a little thief!!
Leo is also a hoarder...we find stuff underneath beds too that he steals and drags under them..I bought my oldest daughter a package of pens for school and he took the bag off her desk and they were under the bed. He didn't get into the package but I think he initially thought it was food...

 

[snowflake22]

LOL...she is getting some energy out at night!!
She is a little thief!!
Leo is also a hoarder...we find stuff underneath beds too that he steals and drags under them..I bought my oldest daughter a package of pens for school and he took the bag off her desk and they were under the bed. He didn't get into the package but I think he initially thought it was food...

I loved that, Leo is also a hoarder...made me laugh out loud!!
How funny!!

 

[He_Is_Born]

Happy Friday Eve, friends!!

It's another sticky day here, with a mix of sun and clouds. Rain later this afternoon/evening. I can't wait for this humidity to get lost
I am looking forward to opening the windows up and turning the air off.

It's Adi's and my 10th wedding anniversary today!!
Time sure flies when you're having fun~ We plan to celebrate more with a nice dinner out soon.

Work, errands, and a small celebratory dinner at home tonight. Our neighbor friends dropped off some bubbly, so maybe we'll crack that open.

Harlowe is ready for some cooler weather, too. She loves sitting on the deck in the evenings, but can only tolerate it for so long right now.
Here's a picture of her from the other night

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Wishing you all a wonderful day!!

Congrats to you and Adi on your 10th wedding anniversary. May you both have many more happy and healthy years together.