Christmas Countdown - 2019

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Pines Day!! Work for me today and we are pretty busy so that is a nice distraction.
Tonight I am going to try a new chicken tortilla soup in the crockpot...we'll see if my kids eat it or not...lol
Hope you all have a great day!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Happy 6-12 MMC! Just another day. We have a nice day ahead. And the weekend looks nice too. And that's what matters especially in the summer doesn't it? But I do have a lot to do at work today so that should keep me busy. Oh it's my bday so I'm going to buy my favorite lunch. Have a great 6-12 everyone!

Happy Birthday

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Half-Way Approachers!

And we are most certainly closing in on the half-way point to Christmas Day 2019. More about this in a moment.

First, there are the daily numbers to review and consider:
Days to the Season: 154
Days to Christmas Day: 196

Now. As to the pending Half-Way Milestone, that point is only TWO WEEKS AWAY as of today!
Fourteen days.
Count 'em!

We had a dry day yesterday, so to speak.
I say "so to speak" because the soggy remains of Monday's rain were still here preventing lawn mowing, unless one is OK with a grass-clogged mower.
Today? Well, the rain is predicted to return to add to the sogginess.
It's cloudy as I type this, with an outdoor temperature reading of 63 degrees.

Well, it's 'Pines Day once again, my Friends. And as we close in now on the first official day of summer, Carl is ramping up summer season related activities, decor......and beverage blends.
Also, as usual, we guests are supposed to act as guinea pigs in his taste-testing experiments. Oh, well. Some are pretty good actually. Others are.....well.. .interesting.
Hey! O'Malley will be back to the 'Pines tonight. I'm sure he and Carl will be up to some kind of hi-jinx. Wonder what they will get into this time?
Anyway, I hope to see you all there, whether or not you are in a testing mood.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Folks!

Thanks Crown! Happy 6-12!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Wow! That places looks amazing! I wish we had Hobby Lobbys here in Wales - we have something called Hobby Craft but they are never as well stocked as that.



Vanilla Coffee sounds delicious - and those are definitely some funky dreams! I get some weird ones when I have to take medication before bed and some of them are just mind boggling but they do give my best friend and sister a good laugh!


Well I have had a few days off the computer - I've been fighting a fun fight with Paypal to try and get them to release my funds which is proving a pain since I don't actually have any photographic ID so hopefully now I have sent all sorts of certificates and bills off they will release it in time for me to get my husband a birthday present for his 40th birthday.

Have been a little down in the dumps since yesterday after getting a nasty headache that will just not budge.....I tried a shower and massaging my head, painkillers, early night, food etc but it is still there this morning so I have taken more painkillers.........and then got a realisation wake up from my sister who sent me a video of our friend Chris who is currently battling Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. He took his first steps and considering the last time I saw him he was in a medically induced coma and fighting Sepsis with his kidneys and liver failing......I burst into tears. It was a reminder that God is good, and he knows what hes doing.

Meceka - I hope your water is still subsiding and you are not fighting a flooded basement today. And Happy Birthday to Palmer - Nicky, Mabel, Angus, Teleia and Rhodri send their love from across the pond.

SnowFlakeMom - Im sorry to hear about your father but I hope he had a lovely send off.

sugar142286 - what dogs do you have? I hope you enjoy your holiday

Todays plan of action is to catch up here, housework and then get writing to some penpals........Id love a Christmas penpal but none of them share my love for the season!

Have a great day all!

I am a headache & migraine sufferer so I know how debilitating they can be. I hope you get relief very soon. And I will send up a prayer for your friend.
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Merry Pines Day MMC ~
It’s going to be a nice day with a high of 72 degrees. I straightened up the house, started laundry and walked Rocky so far. I have a dentist appointment this morning for a routine cleaning. Then my middle one has an appointment with the oral surgeon later this afternoon, she has a wisdom tooth coming in. It’s causing her pain so I guess it’s time for them to come out!
I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!
xx

 

[Bradmac]

Happy 6-12 MMC! Just another day. We have a nice day ahead. And the weekend looks nice too. And that's what matters especially in the summer doesn't it? But I do have a lot to do at work today so that should keep me busy. Oh it's my bday so I'm going to buy my favorite lunch. Have a great 6-12 everyone!

Happy Birthday!!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

It's wet, wet, WET! It has rained for days, and it's supposed to rain all day today. I think we're getting a break for a few days after that, though.

We're going to the big city tomorrow! Country comes to town! Here's an actual image of us on the road:

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good Morning MMC !

looked on calendar and only 35 days till we leave for Greensboro NC for my son to participate in the junior Olympics ! He is Canadian champion in speed stacking in the special category.

He has a tournament to attend in Markham this Saturday yet. He has been practicing hard for weeks now and has improved his time.

 

[Christmasstar]

that reminds me, we have never had true southern food and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good place to try some in the Greensboro area.

 

[Martine]

Happy 6-12 MMC! Just another day. We have a nice day ahead. And the weekend looks nice too. And that's what matters especially in the summer doesn't it? But I do have a lot to do at work today so that should keep me busy. Oh it's my bday so I'm going to buy my favorite lunch. Have a great 6-12 everyone!

Happy birthday Edge, enjoy your day!

 

[sugarmuffin25]

Happy 6-12 MMC! Just another day. We have a nice day ahead. And the weekend looks nice too. And that's what matters especially in the summer doesn't it? But I do have a lot to do at work today so that should keep me busy. Oh it's my bday so I'm going to buy my favorite lunch. Have a great 6-12 everyone!

Happy Birthday Edge!

 

[Martine]

Good Wednesday morning! And what a glorious one it is. But this will be the last sunny day this week, so we'll take advantage of it. I have a lod of laundry hung out to dry. On days like this I could do laundry all day, I just love the smell of clothes after they are hung outside to dry. We'll go for a scenic drive somewhere. I just love not having any set plans and just doing whatever we fancy on that day. Which is a new thing for me because I usually over-plan everything. Have a great day everyone!

 

[sugarmuffin25]

Good Wednesday morning! And what a glorious one it is. But this will be the last sunny day this week, so we'll take advantage of it. I have a lod of laundry hung out to dry. On days like this I could do laundry all day, I just love the smell of clothes after they are hung outside to dry. We'll go for a scenic drive somewhere. I just love not having any set plans and just doing whatever we fancy on that day. Which is a new thing for me because I usually over-plan everything. Have a great day everyone!

I know exactly what you mean about the way the laundry smells from being outside to dry! it is fantastic! Especially bed sheets for some reason. My parents had an outdoor clothesline and I spent many summer days helping my mom hang out the laundry. I wish I had the space in my yard to do that now!

 

[Crown 84]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDGE.
And Many, Many, Merry Returns!

 

[Rich]

Happy 6-12 MMC! Just another day. We have a nice day ahead. And the weekend looks nice too. And that's what matters especially in the summer doesn't it? But I do have a lot to do at work today so that should keep me busy. Oh it's my bday so I'm going to buy my favorite lunch. Have a great 6-12 everyone!

Just another day?
Happy Birthday Edge!!!

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

The dog smelled okay, but after the skunk incident, she always smelled like fish eggs in the rain.

The Same, but Different Dept: I had a car's rear window get egged. I cleaned it up with relative ease, but each Summer hot days brought out the egg odor.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Merry Greetings Happy Pines Day!

I'm up and at early. I have a busy day; out of town for work; leaving at 7 am and won't be back until after 5; I'm not staying overnight so the cat should be happy about that. Looks like good weather.

I will check in later tonight and now that O'Malley the cat is out of the dog house, he can join us at the Shispering Pines.

There should be a rule that no animals are allowed in the pool. The fur will clog the drains.

I had a dream I got a merry package. That wasn't a wild dream; it's more like the usual odd, yet festive dreams I have now and then.

Stay Jolly!

Are you sure Carl isn't having "accidental" fun knocking O'mal Kitty into the pool?

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Happy 6-12 MMC! Just another day. We have a nice day ahead. And the weekend looks nice too. And that's what matters especially in the summer doesn't it? But I do have a lot to do at work today so that should keep me busy. Oh it's my bday so I'm going to buy my favorite lunch. Have a great 6-12 everyone!

Happiest of b - days! Hope your festive lunch is a high point in the celebration.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

It's wet, wet, WET! It has rained for days, and it's supposed to rain all day today. I think we're getting a break for a few days after that, though.

We're going to the big city tomorrow! Country comes to town! Here's an actual image of us on the road:

I hope y'all have a great day!

Lol Brad. I hope you guys have a fun and safe trip!!!

 

[MerryCarey]

The Same, but Different Dept: I had a car's rear window get egged. I cleaned it up with relative ease, but each Summer hot days brought out the egg odor.

On a bigger scale ... in 1919 there was a huge flood of molasses in Boston (yes, true---people and horses died horribly in the sticky stuff) when a humongous tank split open and spilled its contents. They cleaned it up somehow with saltwater, but they say that in that district on a hot day you can still smell molasses.