Christmas Countdown - 2018

[xmastidings]

I'm loving all this talk about the Ber's! It's so exciting isn't! The cooler weather will be here before we know it and I'm already starting to think Fall!

My Firewood will be delivered on Friday, I ordered 2 new firewood log holders for outside, new tools, grate and screen for the inside and I got a company coming out to put a stainless steel cap on the chimney.

I'm getting ready to start going around the house to caulk, seal and close up the house to prepare for winter.

 

[GWarren]

Well, it's been raining for the past two days. We went on a little excursion yesterday to see some sights just to get out of the house. Fed some squirrels in the backyard some walnuts. I love watching them scurry off with a nut almost as big as their head.

The cooler weather was perfect for making some banana bread. We were at a place that sold honey on the weekend and tried a whole lot of different honeys. Who knew that the type of flower the bees use to get their honey affects the flavour. We tried wildflower honey, blueberry, buckwheat, and one from New Zealand called Christmas Tree. We picked up some honey, so that went into my honey oatmeal banana bread. Yum, yum.



Enjoy your Wednesday everyone.

 

[Holiday]

I'm loving all this talk about the Ber's! It's so exciting isn't! The cooler weather will be here before we know it and I'm already starting to think Fall!

My Firewood will be delivered on Friday, I ordered 2 new firewood log holders for outside, new tools, grate and screen for the inside and I got a company coming out to put a stainless steel cap on the chimney.

I'm getting ready to start going around the house to caulk, seal and close up the house to prepare for winter.

The BER's are sneaking up!!
You're kitties sound so funny/cute!
Have a great day!!

 

[Holiday]

Well, it's been raining for the past two days. We went on a little excursion yesterday to see some sights just to get out of the house. Fed some squirrels in the backyard some walnuts. I love watching them scurry off with a nut almost as big as their head.

The cooler weather was perfect for making some banana bread. We were at a place that sold honey on the weekend and tried a whole lot of different honeys. Who knew that the type of flower the bees use to get their honey affects the flavour. We tried wildflower honey, blueberry, buckwheat, and one from New Zealand called Christmas Tree. We picked up some honey, so that went into my honey oatmeal banana bread. Yum, yum.

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Enjoy your Wednesday everyone.

The bread looks great!
I had no idea there were different honey flavors! Was there a distinct difference in taste?
Have a good day!

 

[GWarren]

The bread looks great!
I had no idea there were different honey flavors! Was there a distinct difference in taste?
Have a good day!

Yes, definitely. The buckwheat honey had a more malt-like flavour, while the blueberry had a hint of blueberry. I even tried orange blossom, which was a bit citrus-y. It was neat how the flowers would affect the flavour of the honey.

 

[Holiday]

Yes, definitely. The buckwheat honey had a more malt-like flavour, while the blueberry had a hint of blueberry. I even tried orange blossom, which was a bit citrus-y. It was neat how the flowers would affect the flavour of the honey.

That is pretty cool!

 

[snowflake22]

Happy Hump Day!!
Woke up to a rainy day and we are supposed to have storms on and off today.
Typical day of work for me.
Hope you all have a great day!

Merry Pines Day, SFM!
Stay safe and dry today~
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC! Merry Pines Day! We have a chilly start to the day! It was in the upper 50's this morning (61 by the time I came to work) but it's breezy & it feels chilly. The windows are wide open at work & I actually have my heater on!! Tonight is supposed to get down to 50º! Brrrrr!!
Work for me today, then my high school friends are getting together tonight at the local watering hole! I'll be at the Pines after, so keep the party going!
Everyone, have a great day!!!

Merry Pines Day, Holiday!
Have fun tonight with your friends!
Have a great day!!
See you at The Pines!

 

[snowflake22]

She really does.

Goodness, that headache stayed with me for hours. I Finally, stated getting some relief a couple hours later after the Advil started kicking in. That was probably, the worst one that I had in years.

Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well last night, glad that you were able to get some relief. How sweet that Shiloh took care of you!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Wednesday morning! A definite cooldown today with rain forecast all day long. I’ll be training two new hires almost all day today, that leaves little time for my own work. I’m really looking to my two weeks off at the beginning of September, I’m quite tired now. Unfortunately David won’t be able to take time off at the same time as me, as there would be only one member of his team left at that time, as one of them has quit and one of them is currently taking a 5-week paternity leave. But at least I’ll get a break from work. Hope everyone will have a great day

Merry Wednesday, Martine~
Enjoy the cooler weather!
Hope that the training goes well today.
How nice that you'll have two weeks off, enjoy!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Pines Day, Holiday!
Have fun tonight with your friends!
Have a great day!!
See you at The Pines!

Thanks snowflake!! I hope you are having a wonderful day too!! See you tonight!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

My brother is having carpet put in his bedroom this morning, so I had to go over last night to help him move all that furniture out. He and his family stayed at Mama's last night, since the bed was disassembled. They have some heavy furniture! I jumped in the pool at 9:30 last night, just to cool off after all that LOL.

I guess I have to help put it all back this afternoon. Whew!

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

My brother is having carpet put in his bedroom this morning, so I had to go over last night to help him move all that furniture out. He and his family stayed at Mama's last night, since the bed was disassembled. They have some heavy furniture! I jumped in the pool at 9:30 last night, just to cool off after all that LOL.

I guess I have to help put it all back this afternoon. Whew!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Sounds like another pool night tonight!! Nice of you to help!!
Hope you're having a great day & you don't get a sore back!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good Morning, MMC~

Merry Pines Day!

Last night, when I took Harlowe out before bed, I could smell campfire smoke. The air was noticeably cooler- pure magic.
And it's been such a beautiful, brisk morning, temps in the 50's earlier. We had the patio doors open, Fall is in the air!

We haven't been sleeping well lately-can't wait for the weekend where alarms don't need to be set.

I went to Home Goods yesterday, and picked up a few seasonal things. They have such cute stuff. Some Fall mugs, pumpkin harvest soap & lotion, a hand towel, and spoon rest.
It was extra nice because I had a gift card that I forgot about.

A typical day here- work, errands, etc.

Wishing you all a blessed day~

 

[snowflake22]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

My brother is having carpet put in his bedroom this morning, so I had to go over last night to help him move all that furniture out. He and his family stayed at Mama's last night, since the bed was disassembled. They have some heavy furniture! I jumped in the pool at 9:30 last night, just to cool off after all that LOL.

I guess I have to help put it all back this afternoon. Whew!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Happy Wednesday, Brad~
That was very kind of you to help out! Hope things go smoothly, moving everything back in.
Have a great Pines Day!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, MMC~

Merry Pines Day!

Last night, when I took Harlowe out before bed, I could smell campfire smoke. The air was noticeably cooler- pure magic.
And it's been such a beautiful, brisk morning, temps in the 50's earlier. We had the patio doors open, Fall is in the air!

We haven't been sleeping well lately-can't wait for the weekend where alarms don't need to be set.

I went to Home Goods yesterday, and picked up a few seasonal things. They have such cute stuff. Some Fall mugs, pumpkin harvest soap & lotion, a hand towel, and spoon rest.
It was extra nice because I had a gift card that I forgot about.

A typical day here- work, errands, etc.

Wishing you all a blessed day~

Good morning (almost afternoon) snowflake!

I hope you guys can catch up on some sleep this weekend!

Sounds like a fun & festive trip to Home Goods!

Enjoy your cool down!!

Have a wonderful day!

 

[made582]

Merry Pines Day Friends ~
Looks like it will be a pretty busy day for me. My father was admitted into the hospital last night for heart related issues, they’re running tests today. The hospital is nearby so I will be running back and forth to visit. I have to do some apartment shopping with my youngest as well, she is definitely moving in by Friday and she has a lot to do. I’ll try and keep up with my daily chores in between but the house might have to be put on the back burner the next couple of days.
I hope everyone is well and has a nice day.
xx

Keeping all of you in my prayers.

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning (almost afternoon) snowflake!

I hope you guys can catch up on some sleep this weekend!

Sounds like a fun & festive trip to Home Goods!

Enjoy your cool down!!

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks, Holiday!

 

[xmastidings]

Good Morning, MMC~

Merry Pines Day!

Last night, when I took Harlowe out before bed, I could smell campfire smoke. The air was noticeably cooler- pure magic.
And it's been such a beautiful, brisk morning, temps in the 50's earlier. We had the patio doors open, Fall is in the air!

We haven't been sleeping well lately-can't wait for the weekend where alarms don't need to be set.

I went to Home Goods yesterday, and picked up a few seasonal things. They have such cute stuff. Some Fall mugs, pumpkin harvest soap & lotion, a hand towel, and spoon rest.
It was extra nice because I had a gift card that I forgot about.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...aw2UfZmy71g4B5K41mbIFOBQ&ust=1535038671284186

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...aw2UfZmy71g4B5K41mbIFOBQ&ust=1535038671284186

Isn't that such a great smell in the cool air! It gives you such a wonderful feeling, and it reminds you that it's almost Fall.

SF, I know what you mean about the sleeping thing.

I'm telling you, I'm starting to think its the weather, or the planets are aligned and there's some kind of pull or magnetic issue going on, aliens at work, the government is doing some kind of secret chemical warfare testing, biological issues with our brains from cellphone radiation or too much organic foods.... LOL!!!

Jill loves Home Goods also. Actually, after she graduated with her Teaching Masters, she could not get hired/ find a job here in Connecticut as a teacher, so she took a job working at Home Goods for a couple years.

 

[made582]

Happy Pines Day, MMC!! I hope everyone is enjoying their week!! I’ve been working on cleaning out the closets and kitchen cabinets. I’m trying to get ready to decorate for fall here soon. I also have a few Christmas projects that I finally have all the supplies for. I hope everyone has a great day!!!