Christmas Countdown - 2019

[sugar142286]

Baton - you say - I was a majorette way back and was doing some baton twirling in the Santa Claus parade one year. My older brother got me all paranoid about dropping the baton and everyone laughing at me. I spent most of the parade pretending to twirl it around, but actually wound up doing the speedy rubber pencil trick so I wouldn't drop it. Boy was my wrist ever sore at the end of the parade, but I didn't make a fool of myself - or did I?

She does parades as well - does a few of those a year. When she gets older and is in marching band, she'll be doing the parades with the band too, plus twirling at the football games, but her main focus right now is at competitions and she really enjoys it and is quite good. Her team was international champs last year and she place at states. She makes me very proud!

 

[sugar142286]

Good evening, friends. Today was a VERY busy day. We got our shopping trip adventure accomplished and I must say, we were shocked at how great the prices were and how much we saved. We did still have to run to our normal grocery store to get some items, but we got away with spending a ton less than normal. That is going to be our new norm!

As far as the rest of the day, we had our niece and Nittany went to the groomer. She looks gorgeous. I'm not saying we don't have a pretty dog, but I can honestly say, I think she looks the prettiest she has ever looked. They did an amazing job with her!

Until we got home from the store, re-organized everything, we didn't have time to do the ham loaf tonight, so we did the chicken salads we planned on doing for tomorrow, prepped the ham loaf for tomorrow night - was actually able to get x 2 loaves and ham balls out of what we ground up. I was excited about that!

Well, its midnight here, so I think I'm gonna head to bed. I hope you all sleep well and I'll talk to you all in the am.

 

[sugar142286]

@Martine I can't remember if I wished David good wishes for his upcoming surgery. Glad to hear the prep-op went okay and EKG looked good. Is he having a block to his shoulder? Best thing to remember is to tell him to always keep taking the pain meds when they are due, Ibuprofen for the swelling, as well as the ice, and take pain meds right around the time he is doing his therapy. If I can answer anything in any way, let me know. First couple of days are the worst, but the doc is right, it will be painful, but I will say prayers for him!

 

[prancer]

Does anyone know if this chain of stores is like COSTCO where you buy bulk items of things you commonly use like food, clothes, etc.? I've never heard of it.

Morning AMD...Ehhh i would say Costco is more a bulk buying store as you said my friend...I would say though Walmart is probably as close as you would get to Aldi/Lidl if that store is in your region AMD

 

[prancer]

Praying the medication change works out for you!

Thank you Sugar..much appreciated

 

[prancer]

Happy early Birthday to them and the shopping trip was amazing! I am pretty sure it is going to be life changing! I know it's all going to be a lesson learn type deal, but we bought a lot of generic, obviously for one, some of the things only came in generic, but some just because we want to try the item, see if we like it and can save a few bucks. We shall see!

I thought you would love Aldi Sugar....Its crazy to think when we go shopping you always buy the top brands and when you shop in Aldi its not a brand you recognize but still tastes amazing...I am pretty sure you guys will be going back every week to do you Grocery shop their from now on...Thank you for Happy early birthday wishes for my girls

 

[Edge612]

Morning MMC! Searching for my keys here this morning. Kind of misplaced them. But it looks like the cold is leaving us. Thank goodness for that. Some rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. People still have lights on here which is nice. Have a great Mid-Week!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I still recall the first time I ever ate Tacos. My neighbours son and granddaughter came to visit from Virginia and he made tacos for her birthday party that several of the neighbourhood kids and grown ups were invited to so we could meet her. She was staying to live with her grandparents and it was a great way for her to get familiar with us.
I loved those; they were messy, but still delicious. She became one of my best childhood friends.
My mom wound up making them the odd time for us over the years; she and I liked them better than my dad and brothers.
My husband teases me because I remember food so well - you'd think I'd be 300 lbs; I really love food and the thought of certain dishes takes me back to fond memories.

Love this story Auntie, thank you for sharing.
My girls and I love tacos. My husband, not so much. I make them once a week anyway, and just cook something different for him on that night. There is no way I’m not going to make them lol.

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Hope you're feeling better this evening, HMG!

I’m feeling better Sugar, thank you.
xx

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Merry Pines Day MMC ~
Not too much going on here. I was up super early, haven’t been sleeping well lately. I already tidied up the house and started laundry. My middle one will be up soon so I’m going to get started on breakfast in a few minutes. I have plans to go clothes shopping with my youngest later this afternoon. We’ll probably grab lunch first. A new Chipotle opened up nearby so maybe we’ll pop in there. That’s about it. I hope everyone has a nice day. See you tonight!
xx

 

[prancer]

Good Morning/Afternoon MMC friends...Hope everyone is all well today...We have a dusting of snow today and its mighty chilly Brrrrrrrr....Been to the gym for workout and i am now home enjoying a plate of homemade soup...Nothing much planned for the rest of the day so gonna chill out and watch a movie..Enjoy your day ahead MMC friends

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good Tuesday morning, Christmas friends!

It's still pretty chilly down south, and I like it! I have a closet full of sweaters, but I only get to wear them a few weeks out of the year. I wear them every chance I get.

Jacob's car is STILL at the body shop. It's been there since December 17, 2018. All they had to do was replace the damaged fender. They called me again yesterday to say that maybe by the end of this week it'll be ready. They've been saying that for 4 weeks. Jacob has my truck, and I'm driving a truck I borrowed from my FIL. I know Bernie's ready to get his truck back; I sure am!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Wow!! I can't believe they have had it for that long...I hope you get it back this week...crazy!! Have a great day, Brad!

Good evening, friends. Today was a VERY busy day. We got our shopping trip adventure accomplished and I must say, we were shocked at how great the prices were and how much we saved. We did still have to run to our normal grocery store to get some items, but we got away with spending a ton less than normal. That is going to be our new norm!

As far as the rest of the day, we had our niece and Nittany went to the groomer. She looks gorgeous. I'm not saying we don't have a pretty dog, but I can honestly say, I think she looks the prettiest she has ever looked. They did an amazing job with her!

Until we got home from the store, re-organized everything, we didn't have time to do the ham loaf tonight, so we did the chicken salads we planned on doing for tomorrow, prepped the ham loaf for tomorrow night - was actually able to get x 2 loaves and ham balls out of what we ground up. I was excited about that!

Well, its midnight here, so I think I'm gonna head to bed. I hope you all sleep well and I'll talk to you all in the am.

Happy to hear your shopping went well! We have an Aldi about 25 mins from my house and I need to try it...I have heard great things about it. We spend way too much on groceries.
Have a great day, Sugar!

Morning MMC! Searching for my keys here this morning. Kind of misplaced them. But it looks like the cold is leaving us. Thank goodness for that. Some rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. People still have lights on here which is nice. Have a great Mid-Week!

Hope you find your keys!! I lost mine one time for about 6 months I left them in a jacket even though I swear I checked the pockets..lol
We still have a few houses with lights on too and one is decorated for Valentine's Day with hearts and red lights.
Have a good day, Edge!

Merry Pines Day MMC ~
Not too much going on here. I was up super early, haven’t been sleeping well lately. I already tidied up the house and started laundry. My middle one will be up soon so I’m going to get started on breakfast in a few minutes. I have plans to go clothes shopping with my youngest later this afternoon. We’ll probably grab lunch first. A new Chipotle opened up nearby so maybe we’ll pop in there. That’s about it. I hope everyone has a nice day. See you tonight!
xx

I can relate to the sleeping. I can fall asleep and then I wake up and can't fall back to sleep...drives me crazy! Have a great day, HMG!

Good Morning/Afternoon MMC friends...Hope everyone is all well today...We have a dusting of snow today and its mighty chilly Brrrrrrrr....Been to the gym for workout and i am now home enjoying a plate of homemade soup...Nothing much planned for the rest of the day so gonna chill out and watch a movie..Enjoy your day ahead MMC friends

Have a good day, Prancer!!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Happy Pines Day!! I have been up since 2:30 no idea why?? So after I got my girls on the bus I went to the gym. I am sure I will need a cup of coffee this afternoon. My youngest daughter is going with my husband and her basketball gteam to a women's UCONN basketball game tonight. So it will just be my oldest and I tonight. I am so looking forward to some warmer weather coming.. Hope you all have a good day!

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Fellow Keepers of the Flame!
And indeed the flame of Christmas burns with us not for just one day but the whole 365.

Proceeding then, we but turn another page to reveal a new set of count numbers:
Days to the Season: 294
Days to Christmas Day: 336

We are down now to a scant TWENTY days to the end of the first quarter of our Season count and the start of the second. Under three weeks, now.
(My! My!)

Still chilly here yesterday, but a bit less so and we had plenty of sun.
Now today is supposed to see us warm up to near 60, with only a 20 percent chance of rain.
That will change tonight when the chance of precip increases to 100 percent.
Right now, we have settled in at 36 degrees here in the capital city.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday Folks, and a Perfect Pines visit this evening, where Carl will be on hand as usual with the traditional refreshments, coupled with unique (and often experimental!) entertainment.
Hope to see as many of you there as possible!

 

[Bradmac]

What in the hey? What is their excuse? That seems a little excessive, right?!

Waaaay excessive! They kept saying that, since the work was done through the holidays, there were delays. They should have waited to take that car till after the new year.

All they want to talk about is when they're going to be closed. I need someone to tell me when they're going to work!

 

[Bradmac]

Good Wednesday morning, Christmas friends!

It's supposed to rain today. I was worried that the mud puddles in my yard were starting to dry up.

Elizabeth is going to a BETA Club convention in Savannah for dance and singing competition tonight and tomorrow. Nancy and I are thinking of driving over when I get off work, to see her compete.

I'm stuck in the staff meeting this morning, and the discussion about how to dispose of aerosol cans has dragged on for 30 minutes. Ugh. LOL!

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[Martine]

@Martine I can't remember if I wished David good wishes for his upcoming surgery. Glad to hear the prep-op went okay and EKG looked good. Is he having a block to his shoulder? Best thing to remember is to tell him to always keep taking the pain meds when they are due, Ibuprofen for the swelling, as well as the ice, and take pain meds right around the time he is doing his therapy. If I can answer anything in any way, let me know. First couple of days are the worst, but the doc is right, it will be painful, but I will say prayers for him!

sugar thank you so much for your support and for everyone's encouragements. Yes he will get a nerve block for his shoulder surgery so he won't feel a thing for a few hours afterwards. His anesthesiologist did tell him to take his medicine before going to bed after the surgery, even if there is no pain yet, so he's been warned about that already. Now we have to find him pants with an elastic waist and boots he can just slip on. Just getting things ready for next week.

 

[Martine]

Good Wednesday morning! More snow this morning but no great accumulations. Temperatures will rise above zero later tonight and this snow will turn to ice and rain overnight, before everything freezes over again Friday. I'm working the afternoon/evening shift today so I'm taking it easy this morning. Have to do a bit of grocery shopping for tonight's supper, I should really get going. Have a great day everyone!

 

[sugar142286]

I’m feeling better Sugar, thank you.
xx

So glad to hear it!

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Pines Day MMC ~
Not too much going on here. I was up super early, haven’t been sleeping well lately. I already tidied up the house and started laundry. My middle one will be up soon so I’m going to get started on breakfast in a few minutes. I have plans to go clothes shopping with my youngest later this afternoon. We’ll probably grab lunch first. A new Chipotle opened up nearby so maybe we’ll pop in there. That’s about it. I hope everyone has a nice day. See you tonight!
xx

I pray you soon start sleeping better! Hope you guys have fun today and enjoy!