Christmas Countdown - 2018

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Good Tuesday AM! We have some hurricane leftovers here today with showers. It's very humid out the last few days. Definitely still makes it feel more like summer than fall. Hope you are all doing alright as we roll towards Autumn next weekend!

Stay cool & dry!! It got really toasty here yesterday. Whew! When I left the grocery after work, my vehicle said 89º! Have a good day!

 

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bread is rising,, cookie squares are baking...only 10 more items to bake for the fair entities tomorrow. LittleCS is coming over to also bake as her kitchen is to small for such a major job.

Going to be a hot one again today, but thankful with all this baking that our AC is still on !

hope you all enjoy your day, if not busy I will have free samples available for tasting, stop in for a cuppa a tea and some goodies.

I'm on my way. I'll follow my nose..
Have a great day CS!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning MMC ~
Merry Tuesday!
We’re expecting scattered showers and storms today, remnants of Florence. The winds are already picking up. I don’t have too much going on here. I might run to Rite Aid quick before the rain moves in but other than that I will just be working on some chores around the house. Dinner will be tacos and I think I’ll bake something for dessert since I’ll be home this afternoon. I guess that’s about it. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!!!
xx

Mandy (moms Amish) & I were talking about taco's last night! Sounds good! She loves them - mom, not so much! Hope you don't get too many Florence remnants & have a great day!

 

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Merry Tuesday! We are expecting a rainy day today and my daughter is supposed to have a soccer game but I am thinking it may get canceled. Typical work day for me and I am making beef stew for dinner. Hope you all have a great day!

Stay dry today!!
I got an email from Taste Of Home for Pennsylvania Pot Roast - I was thinking I need to make a roast again soon! Another of my faves!!
Have a great day SFM!

 

[Holiday]

Good Morning, Double Double-Digiters!

Yes, indeedarino.
In case you missed it yesterday, we advanced to 99 days to Christmas.
And today, we are even closer and will be on the lookout for our next Milestone marker!

Straight to the count:
Days to the Season: 56
Days to Christmas Day: 98

The next marker?
Well, you just might not believe it, but here goes:
It's the THREE-QUARTERS point to Christmas Day and it's only 7 days away.
ONE WEEK from today, we will enter the FINAL quarter of our Christmas Day count.
(Just let that soak in a bit before you panic!)

Well, yet another day of somewhat rainy and breezy conditions yesterday, but it was interspersed with some sun. (Yes. Actual SUN!)
Today and the rest of the week should be pretty nice, and we have started this day-before-'Pines Day with 73 sunny degrees here in hurricane-free central NC.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, Everyone!

I'm glad you stayed safe. Have you heard anything about your cottage?
Have a good day crown!

 

[Holiday]

Thank you! I hope you have a great day too!

She is doing well. Nervous for her staples to come out but I told her she'd be fine. Fancy Nancy is the best. She is learning all sorta of new words from the books. She has a tv show on Disney jr toys and chapter books now. Her birthday in October will be mainly Fancy Nancy gifts amd Christmas will be all about Barbie,

Good luck with the new job. Happy Tuesday

I hope taking the staples out is no issue for her at all! xx
Thank you! xx I will be a yo-yo for awhile going back & forth between the 2 places!

 

[He_Is_Born]

Good morning MMC!! Merry Tuesday!!

This is my last day of "normalcy" ~ I haven't said anything on here yet, but I'm starting a new job tomorrow! My boss will be 65 in October & he is selling a good portion of our equipment to one of our customers ~ they are taking all of our customers with it & I go along with the deal too. LOL!!! I'm nervous about it - a little excited too. It's a good company. Will add about 4 minutes to my already 4 minute drive to work. LOL!! I just have it made here, being so close to mom if she needs help. Having a tv in the office, an hour lunch, I can wear shorts in the summer....I'll see what this new job all entails! There are 2 other girls in the office over there & 3-4 guys. I know most of them & they are very nice! I will only be going over there 1 day a week until the end of the year when my current business closes & then I'll be there full time. Well - he told me I could pick my hours...if I wanted to work 20 - 30 or 40. So I'll feel it out when I get there! Gah!! I'll be going from 3 employees to 50+! Will be a change for sure!

Cement trucks are supposed to be at our house at 11 this morning so we should have a new driveway & sidewalk tonight. It looks like a huge driveway, compared to what we had! Who wants that bill??? HA!!

Everyone, have a great day!!!

Best of luck as you start a new job. Though the changes may be small, it still takes some getting used to. May you make new friends and have a rewarding new chapter in your work experience.

 

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Best of luck as you start a new job. Though the changes may be small, it still takes some getting used to. May you make new friends and have a rewarding new chapter in your work experience.

Thank you HIB!!! I am thankful for the opportunity, I'm also thankful to have until the end of the year to decide if it's going to work out....both for me & for them! Hopefully all will be good! xx (it should be!) I just need some flexibility with mom care right now & they made it sound like that won't be a problem at all! xx

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning MMC!! Merry Tuesday!!

This is my last day of "normalcy" ~ I haven't said anything on here yet, but I'm starting a new job tomorrow! My boss will be 65 in October & he is selling a good portion of our equipment to one of our customers ~ they are taking all of our customers with it & I go along with the deal too. LOL!!! I'm nervous about it - a little excited too. It's a good company. Will add about 4 minutes to my already 4 minute drive to work. LOL!! I just have it made here, being so close to mom if she needs help. Having a tv in the office, an hour lunch, I can wear shorts in the summer....I'll see what this new job all entails! There are 2 other girls in the office over there & 3-4 guys. I know most of them & they are very nice! I will only be going over there 1 day a week until the end of the year when my current business closes & then I'll be there full time. Well - he told me I could pick my hours...if I wanted to work 20 - 30 or 40. So I'll feel it out when I get there! Gah!! I'll be going from 3 employees to 50+! Will be a change for sure!

Cement trucks are supposed to be at our house at 11 this morning so we should have a new driveway & sidewalk tonight. It looks like a huge driveway, compared to what we had! Who wants that bill??? HA!!

Everyone, have a great day!!!

How exciting!! A new adventure...change can be good though..prayers for a smooth transition!
Hope you have a great day!!

 

[nmc42088]

I hope taking the staples out is no issue for her at all! xx
Thank you! xx I will be a yo-yo for awhile going back & forth between the 2 places!

Thank you! I am taking her super early in the am since I want them out before she goes to school. Mike works til 11 at night and doesn't get home til midnight and isn't asleep until almost 2 so he won't be up to go with us.

Yo yoing between places sounds like to would be tough bit it's good you know most of he people already

 

[MerryCarey]

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Pls remember to also share them on the Recipes thread (if you haven't already!) for the benefit of those who don't visit the Countdown.

 

[MerryCarey]

VERY hard rain today ... leftovers from Florence.

 

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How exciting!! A new adventure...change can be good though..prayers for a smooth transition!
Hope you have a great day!!

Thanks SFM!!! ♥ xx

 

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Thank you! I am taking her super early in the am since I want them out before she goes to school. Mike works til 11 at night and doesn't get home til midnight and isn't asleep until almost 2 so he won't be up to go with us.

Yo yoing between places sounds like to would be tough bit it's good you know most of he people already

I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers that all goes well. Poor girl!

Thank you! Yes, I think it will be ok...I'm going to find out!

 

[Holiday]

Pls remember to also share them on the Recipes thread (if you haven't already!) for the benefit of those who don't visit the Countdown.

Done!

 

[Holiday]

VERY hard rain today ... leftovers from Florence.

Stay dry today MC!!

 

[snowflake22]

Good morning MMC ~
Merry Tuesday!
We’re expecting scattered showers and storms today, remnants of Florence. The winds are already picking up. I don’t have too much going on here. I might run to Rite Aid quick before the rain moves in but other than that I will just be working on some chores around the house. Dinner will be tacos and I think I’ll bake something for dessert since I’ll be home this afternoon. I guess that’s about it. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!!!
xx

Happy Tuesday, HmG!!
Stay safe in the storms today~
Dinner sounds perfectly fitting for today =) Love tacos!
Hope you have a great day!!
xo

I am melting already and its not even 8am yet !
Just took morning glory muffins out of oven and put bread in pan for second rising

Stay cool
Yum! I bet your house smells fantastic!

Merry Tuesday! We are expecting a rainy day today and my daughter is supposed to have a soccer game but I am thinking it may get canceled. Typical work day for me and I am making beef stew for dinner. Hope you all have a great day!

Merry Tuesday, SFM!
Beef stew sounds delicious~ I just love soups and stews during the colder months.
Hope that you have a wonderful day!

Good morning MMC!! Merry Tuesday!!

This is my last day of "normalcy" ~ I haven't said anything on here yet, but I'm starting a new job tomorrow! My boss will be 65 in October & he is selling a good portion of our equipment to one of our customers ~ they are taking all of our customers with it & I go along with the deal too. LOL!!! I'm nervous about it - a little excited too. It's a good company. Will add about 4 minutes to my already 4 minute drive to work. LOL!! I just have it made here, being so close to mom if she needs help. Having a tv in the office, an hour lunch, I can wear shorts in the summer....I'll see what this new job all entails! There are 2 other girls in the office over there & 3-4 guys. I know most of them & they are very nice! I will only be going over there 1 day a week until the end of the year when my current business closes & then I'll be there full time. Well - he told me I could pick my hours...if I wanted to work 20 - 30 or 40. So I'll feel it out when I get there! Gah!! I'll be going from 3 employees to 50+! Will be a change for sure!

Cement trucks are supposed to be at our house at 11 this morning so we should have a new driveway & sidewalk tonight. It looks like a huge driveway, compared to what we had! Who wants that bill??? HA!!

Everyone, have a great day!!!

Merry Tuesday, friend!!
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!! Excited for you!!
I know change is scary but you'll adapt quickly and fit right in~ I have no doubt <3
Sending hugs and positive vibes your way!!

Your new driveway and sidewalk will be so nice!! And I don't want your bill Ha!

Have a great day!!

 

[snowflake22]

She's funny!! Those eyes are very inquisitive!! LOL!! Yesterday she wanted to go out & see what was going on SO bad, but they had poured cement in the garage, so she couldn't...this morning we put her out & she was a big scardy cat! She couldn't get in the back yard fast enough! Animals!!

I bet!!
Aww, poor girl Was it because it was noisy?

Thank you! I hope you have a great day too!

She is doing well. Nervous for her staples to come out but I told her she'd be fine. Fancy Nancy is the best. She is learning all sorta of new words from the books. She has a tv show on Disney jr toys and chapter books now. Her birthday in October will be mainly Fancy Nancy gifts amd Christmas will be all about Barbie,

Good luck with the new job. Happy Tuesday

I'll keep you both in my thoughts! Let us know how it goes.
Have a great day, nmc!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Tuesday, friend!!
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!! Excited for you!!
I know change is scary but you'll adapt quickly and fit right in~ I have no doubt <3
Sending hugs and positive vibes your way!!

Your new driveway and sidewalk will be so nice!! And I don't want your bill Ha!

Have a great day!!
xx

Thanks snowflake! Hopefully all goes well!! Trying to stay positive about it! It will be a change after being here 18 (almost 19) years!

Well a GOOD friend would take care of the bill!!

How's miss Har?