Christmas Countdown - 2019

[KimB]

If you're referring to cataract surgery it's a breeze. The easiest surgeries I have had. After the surgeries I don't really need to wear glasses except for reading.

I don't have cataracts but the surgery is similar. With ALS, you eventually lose the use of arms, legs and voice, so communication with eye tracking software is how you talk. But, yes, the procedure is similar in that they will replace my natural lenses with artificial progressive lenses. That should enable me, when and if the time comes, to use my eyes for typing. The new lenses just got FDA approval in September so I'm very excited to rid myself of glasses and not have to worry about the software working in the future. The new lenses will correct reading, distance, and astigmatism.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Merry Wednesday and Happy Pines Day!
The weather has done gone crazy. Mid 70's yesterday and now mid 50's today.
I'd rather have some Christmasy snow. Only four more day to work this year including today. I'm so excited for Christmas break at work. Have a wonderful and blessed day!

I would gladly share my snow with you if I could. By the time I got the car cleaned off ran into work to get something I needed for an off-site day, I nearly had to brush it off again.

Got the de-icer working on the doors and such, but it was still a bit frozen when I was leaving for home.

I have to finish out this week and next and then I'm off for two weeks.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Yes, in a way. Gloria used to talk about this couple, and when we visited her before she passed in 2018 she mentioned that one was very ill.

Speaking of Gloria, the other day we found a box of penguin Christmas cards we had bought to send her, but didn't get the chance. Made me feel a little weepy ... also seeing penguin items when we were out shopping. We always bought penguins for Gloria, because in her first movie she wanted to join a girls' club called the Purple Order of Penguins. We once said to her, "You must be sick of us sending you penguins!" She said, "I LOVE the penguins!" So we love the penguins, too.

That was from the film when she went to summer camp.

Good story.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Happy Wednesday and Merry Christmas to all. It's a "nothing special" Wednesday here is SoCal. Sunny and dry still. 41 degrees on the way in this morning with a forecast of 68 later today.

I finally found a place that can replace the crystal in my watch. Hopefully the crystal itself won't be too expensive. Still struggling with what to get my wife for Christmas. We don't exchange gifts, but I always try to find something to tuck under the tree when she's not looking. Generally, if we want or need something during the year we just get it. Her tablet is 3 or 4 years old so maybe I'll replace it.

Tele-conference call with one of the branches this morning to go over their 2020 forecast and what needs to be done to stop losing money.

All else is good!!!

Enjoy!

Good news about your watch.

A few times, my husband and I waited for the after Christmas deals to shop for ourselves for what we wanted to get, but waiting for better prices. We got a microwave and new travel luggage on wheels last year; a lazy boy recliner and an office chair the year before that.

Still, we had clothes or something to open on Christmas Day.

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[MerryCarey]

That was from the film when she went to summer camp.

Good story.

Yes! “The Under-Pup.”

 

[Iteachpercussion]

Good evening all!

Henry's elementary Christmas play was tonight. It was cute. The premise was Santa's old records with all of his favorite songs were breaking and Mrs. Claus, the Elves, Reindeer, and Toy Soldiers were trying to update Santa to an ipod for his music. The whole time my wife was giggling and suggesting that that was me. I love my old records and the Christmas classics, so she was right to do so. LOL In any case, it was a nice school play and the kids did a nice job and seemed to be having fun.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Another memorable Pines evening

The Inn had more decorations added and the everything was so tastefully done, you'd think Carl had an Interior Design Degree.

After watching White Christmas and listening to the soundtrack over dinner, the guests were entertained by a surprise trio.

The turkey dinner was amazing.

O'Malley and Carl invited me up to assist them with performing a merry song I made up in the shower several years ago.

If It Were Christmas! By Auntie Mistletoe (adapted from Topol - If I Were A Rich Man from: Fiddler on the Roof)

If it were closer to Christmas
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh,
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
All day long, I’d decorate my home
If it were closer ho, ho, hum.

Wouldn’t have to trim the tree much
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh,
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
I’d bake some cookies and pies
Hang the lights for the evening skies.

I’d build a big tall snowman with a top hat
And all sorts of frills and things like that
A fine broomstick and perhaps a friend
Who knows where the mistletoe be at
I’d fill my yard with ferris wheels, festive wooden soldiers
A Christmas village and a Nativity - perhaps
I’d build one snow fort for the grandkids to play in
It’d be warm with hot cocoa to serve and gingersnaps

I wouldn’t have to wait much
Santa would be arriving soon
I would wrap gifts by the dozen
Right in the middle of the living room
With ribbons and bows and pretty paper
And special festive tags to match

The people in the town would come to me and wonder
Where’d she get the Christmas spirit from - ours seem under wrap
And how’d she manage to play music from her computer
Piping it out in the streets for all to hear while trying to nap
And amazingly they’d gaze at the revolving Merry-Go-Round
Taking them back to childhood joys and awe

I would watch Christmas movies all night
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
This would be the sweetest thing of all.

O'Malley had a great time with his buddy, Carl and was still chatting about it when we got home.

Have a terrific Thursday!

 

[Edge612]

Happy Cold Christmassy Thursday MMC! I had my 8th work party last night and it was fun as always. I almost lost my voice though. I'm still sick. I'm going in this a.m. to do a few things and then telling my boss I'll see you Monday. I need to finally stay home, rest and I also have the ability to do some work from home. Have a great Cold Christmassy Thursday!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Good morning MMC ~
It’s going to be sunny and cold today, we’ll have temps in the lower 30’s. I’m just having my coffee and relaxing for a few minutes. I’m going over my Christmas gift list as well. I think I’ll do some more shopping later this afternoon. This morning I have an appointment to have my hair cut & colored. Other than that I will be working on chores around the house. And dinner will be spaghetti & chicken parm. That’s about it for me. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!!!
xx

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Friday Eve!!
Work for me today but at least it is sunny out even though it is cold.
I need to catch up on laundry tonight and my husband is working late so it may be a pizza takeout night.
Hope you all have a good day!

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Hump Hoppers!
Yep.
We hopped the hump of the week yesterday and find ourselves one more time on the downhill slope to the weekend, as we coast ever more deeply into Christmas Season 2019.

The daily data indicates just how close we have drawn to the ultimate day:
Days to Christmas Day: 13 (Now UNDER 2 weeks remain!)
Below the two week mark. Just think about that, now!

The chill returned yesterday after a couple of days of really nice weather. A bit of rain, too. But by the afternoon, it was dry enough to blow the leaves off the back yard without an undue amount of difficulty.
Today will be chilly as well, before we moderate a bit for Friday, just in time for some more rain.
Our day-starting thermometer reading this AM is a cold 32 degrees, here.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Folks!

 

[Crown 84]

***** TRAVEL ALERT *****

My sister and I are traveling to Charlotte tomorrow to visit my older nice and attend her husband's graduation from UNC-Charlotte.
As such, a volunteer will be needed for one day only, that day being this Saturday.

My thanks in advance to whoever it may be!

 

[Crown 84]

Another memorable Pines evening

The Inn had more decorations added and the everything was so tastefully done, you'd think Carl had an Interior Design Degree.

After watching White Christmas and listening to the soundtrack over dinner, the guests were entertained by a surprise trio.

The turkey dinner was amazing.

O'Malley and Carl invited me up to assist them with performing a merry song I made up in the shower several years ago.

If It Were Christmas! By Auntie Mistletoe (adapted from Topol - If I Were A Rich Man from: Fiddler on the Roof)

If it were closer to Christmas
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh,
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
All day long, I’d decorate my home
If it were closer ho, ho, hum.

Wouldn’t have to trim the tree much
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh,
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
I’d bake some cookies and pies
Hang the lights for the evening skies.

I’d build a big tall snowman with a top hat
And all sorts of frills and things like that
A fine broomstick and perhaps a friend
Who knows where the mistletoe be at
I’d fill my yard with ferris wheels, festive wooden soldiers
A Christmas village and a Nativity - perhaps
I’d build one snow fort for the grandkids to play in
It’d be warm with hot cocoa to serve and gingersnaps

I wouldn’t have to wait much
Santa would be arriving soon
I would wrap gifts by the dozen
Right in the middle of the living room
With ribbons and bows and pretty paper
And special festive tags to match

The people in the town would come to me and wonder
Where’d she get the Christmas spirit from - ours seem under wrap
And how’d she manage to play music from her computer
Piping it out in the streets for all to hear while trying to nap
And amazingly they’d gaze at the revolving Merry-Go-Round
Taking them back to childhood joys and awe

I would watch Christmas movies all night
Daidle, deedle, daidle, digguh
Digguh, deedle, daidle, dum
This would be the sweetest thing of all.

O'Malley had a great time with his buddy, Carl and was still chatting about it when we got home.

Have a terrific Thursday!

Nice, Auntie. You and Binger should collaborate on the next opera. You can provide the music!
BTW, when I was cleaning out my grandmother's house after she died in 1990, I found that exact White Christmas soundtrack record set. I've kept it to this day!

 

[Edge612]

Good Morning, Hump Hoppers!
Yep.
We hopped the hump of the week yesterday and find ourselves one more time on the downhill slope to the weekend, as we coast ever more deeply into Christmas Season 2019.

The daily data indicates just how close we have drawn to the ultimate day:
Days to Christmas Day: 13 (Now UNDER 2 weeks remain!)
Below the two week mark. Just think about that, now!

The chill returned yesterday after a couple of days of really nice weather. A bit of rain, too. But by the afternoon, it was dry enough to blow the leaves off the back yard without an undue amount of difficulty.
Today will be chilly as well, before we moderate a bit for Friday, just in time for some more rain.
Our day-starting thermometer reading this AM is a cold 32 degrees, here.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, Folks!

Thanks Crown! Happy Cold Christmassy Thursday!

 

[Edge612]

***** TRAVEL ALERT *****

My sister and I are traveling to Charlotte tomorrow to visit my older nice and attend her husband's graduation from UNC-Charlotte.
As such, a volunteer will be needed for one day only, that day being this Saturday.

My thanks in advance to whoever it may be!

I got you.

 

[Mom21]

Boy was it cold this morning after a little dusting of snow yesterday--just enough to make it very pretty and scenic drive. My drive in to work is 2/3 rural and then an abrupt transition into busy suburb and insane traffic. So I really enjoyed the scenery. Some icy spots on the road this morning which is no fun in rural areas but it wasn't too bad.

As I usually end up doing this time of year, I made an attitude adjustment and decided that if some things don't get done, or get done late (Christmas cards!) then it will be okay. I'll enjoy the hustle and bustle instead of getting anxious over it. School and church activities for the kiddies start in earnest next week so I'm looking forward to it!

 

[Classic Christmas]

An unscheduled day off from work today. A bomb /shooting threat was posted on social media to our high school.

Sad commentary on the times we live in.

But, things like Christmas reminds us that good things will constantly prevail.

 

[Bradmac]

An unscheduled day off from work today. A bomb /shooting threat was posted on social media to our high school.

Sad commentary on the times we live in.

But, things like Christmas reminds us that good things will constantly prevail.

That's terrible! I hope it turns out to be a false alarm!

 

[Bradmac]

God Thursday morning, Christmas friends!

It's cold again, thank goodness. It shouldn't be in the 80's in December, I don't care where you are! Of course, cold for us is 50's during the day and 30's at night. I know some you get a lot colder than that!

I went to mom's last night to deliver some packages we ordered for her, and to help her get some decorations out of the attic. My very silly 2 year old niece came over to see me while I was there, too LOL!

I don't know where I have to go tonight, but I'm sure I have to go somewhere.

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Good morning everyone! Still down and out with this bronchitis, which I fear is turning into something worse. I wasn't able to see my regular Dr. on Wednesday when I went and I don't think what the Dr. I saw gave me was strong enough, so I will be calling in the morning. I've been trying to rest since Wednesday, which is stressful because I keep thinking of all the things I want to get done! Today will be resting in bed finishing my Christmas cards and watching football. Speaking of football, my Buckeyes gave me quite a scare last night (I probably lost what little voice I had left screaming through the first half) but thank goodness they rallied and won the game! Go Bucks!! I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Sunday and week ahead!

I'm a little late, but GO BUCKS!! I'm bummed they play the 28th - we have a wedding!