Christmas Countdown - 2019

[Iteachpercussion]

Good morning all!

Well, last night was the first little league football practice for the season. Overall went pretty well. The weather was excellent! The temperature was in the 70s and it was a little cloudy and breezy. Much better than the 90s we had through Sunday. Football practice again tonight and the weather looks pretty good again.

I am enjoying listening to the replay of Tracking Santa. That has become one of my favorite parts of Christmas in July. I usually get to hear several hours I missed at Christmas.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

 

[sugar142286]

Just five plus weeks to go....

YAY!!! This also means the 'BERS, plus hockey too! I am so EXCITED!!! lol

 

[Bradmac]

Excuse me Mr. Mayor @Bradmac; I nearly slipped into your merry neck of the woods yesterday, but alas the bridge to Bristol was closed from Quebec. As was the ferry to Maine from New Brunswick.

We decided not to return via Maine and Vermont (the Vermont exit was accessible) and head for home a day or two early. We feared if we headed that way, we would stay longer and I have to finish a report for work on Wednesday.

It would have been so neat to see Elizabeth on stage as Mary Poppins; you would have recognized my applause as it would have been equal to the noise y'all were making.

You would have been very welcome! Maybe the next show!

 

[MerryCarey]

The heat wave broke with soaking rain yesterday and last night, and it's supposed to be rainy most of the day. Temps just a little over 70F today---incredible, after the 95+ weekend we had! But a welcome break, in spite of the rain.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Tuesday morning, Christmas friends!

Yesterday was going great until I went home for lunch. I took Lulu out to do her business, then she chased after a squirrel. She stopped in her tracks and looked at me, but didn't move. I went over, and she was carrying her right rear leg. I rushed her to the vet, and he says she tore her ACL. Now she has to have another surgery, and three months of near-immobilization after. Bless her heart, she still wants to run, but can't. I've been lifting and carrying her, waiting on her scheduled surgery on Thursday. I'd appreciate prayers for her.

And I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

I'm baaaaack! First stop - MMC!

We had a great time. 8 days on the road with my dad turned out great. I imagine he was as worried as I was in the beginning that we could get along for 8 days and several long drives (did the second day with 11 hours in the car and 3 short stops).

We spent most of our time in Englishtown, Sydney, Christmas Island and then Louisburg and down to Mahone Bay and Lunenberg Nova Scotia.

We swung over to P.E.I. never wound up bedding down in New Brunswick at all.

Quebec City was a bit disappointing, partly because by the time we arrived there wasn't much for us to do except visit old downtown which was on our list of things to do. It has changed so much since I was younger, mostly pubs with a few clothing shops and sweet tooth shops.

I phoned to check on my big boy and was so sad to learn that he did not take well to his temporary surroundings. He spent most of the time under Sandy's bed, in her closet or hiding in the big cat tree. We decided not to go to Montreal or Ottawa for another day and head home instead.

When I went to pick him up, I had a bag of souvenirs for Sandy from our various trips along with a tiny pussywillow soft kitty in a basket (orange and white).

I called O'Malley, but he didn't come out from hiding so I went into the room crouched down and used the mirror to share my reflection with O'Malley at first and then bent down and turned my head toward him. He looked so scared at first. I went around to the other side and he army crawled his way out from under the bed half-way so I could touch him.

I went out to visit with Sandy for a bit and kept encouraging him to get into his cage so we could go home. She said that he disappeared on Wednesday and she didn't know where he was hiding, she couldn't find him for the longest time. (I'll bet he went to the "Pines" without me.)

I finally had to pick him up and put him inside. He wanted to go home, but he didn't want to go in the cage. He meowed in the cage a bit and I kept talking to him about how close we were getting and that I did have to obey the traffic lights even if he was in a rush to get back to our new normal without the big daddy cat around.

We have been home for an hour and a half and he has already sought comfort in three usual spots for his naps where he can see me, but keep his distance.

He took a nibble of kibble, Sandy said that he didn't eat well and wound up with diarrhea for two days she guessed it was nerves. He's bathing himself now; he's content.

Sadly she only saw him three times the entire time as he would come out to do his business or eat when she wasn't around and whenever he saw her, he'd hiss, growl and retreat in the opposite direction.

Remember how hard it was to leave him since he was still in his cage when I left, I won't be able to put him through that again.

I should have known better because aside from the first three months of his life, my husband and I were the only people he truly knew. I won't put him through that experience again so I can't be more than three nights or four days away.

I'm glad I had the chance to go on vacation with my dad, we had great music, conversation and created some new memories while reflecting on old ones. We never knew where we were going to sleep until we found a spot and it all worked out great.

We did our best to navigate the old fashioned way with road maps instead of relying on more modern technology. His GPS is called George and he doesn't always work the best for us as he insisted we take a ferry a few times where we could just as easily taken the preferred bridge. My maps on my phone were used three times to point us in the right direction when we got off the main hwy to explore things and couldn't rely on George who kept telling us he was losing his satalite reception. Molly (my phone navigator) was more trusted although a bit bossy.

Keep a merry thought in your head.

Welcome back, Auntie! Sorry to hear O'Malley didn't enjoy his time while you were gone. Hope he's back to himself now!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning MMC
We’re expecting more showers and storms today. If it’s not too bad I might venture out to look at cars. My lease is up soon and my husband wants me to pick something else out. Other than that I will just be working on my daily chores. Dinner will be tacos. That’s about it. I hope everyone is well and has a nice day!!!
xx

Good luck car shopping!

 

[sugar142286]

Happy Back to Normal Summer MMC! I got a little bug last night and felt bad. Couldn't eat dinner. My brother had the same. Looks like it's a very short-term thing though as my friend who got it this weekend too was fine within 24 hours. Hopefully I'll feel good for my 5 days off Wed-Sun. Have a great Back to Normal Summer Tuesday!

Feel better soon!

 

[sugar142286]

Good Morning MMC !

last shift at work this morning then we are off to Greensboro, NC ! My son is so excited, and nervous too about the jr Olympics. I have a lot of little things to do before we leave tomorrow morning. I guess I should find my suitcase and get packed too. Looking forward to the road trip there and back as much as the main event.
My son discovered that where we are staying the first night, Morgantown, WV, is the birthplace of Don Knots and he wants his picture taken next to his statue.
Going through Washington on the way home as he has always wanted to go to the Smithsonian. He also wants to see the Statue of Liberty, but I am not sure I want to drive in New York City.
Anyway, I must get ready for work, you all have a great day !!

Enjoy your trip, good luck to your son, and safe travels!

 

[sugar142286]

Merry Rainy Tuesday!
My oldest was up last night with the stomach bug so I was up on and off a lot last night checking on her. She had soccer camp yesterday so I am not sure if it was the heat or what...so I may need an extra cup of coffee today.
I need to run to the grocery store later...hope you all have a great day!

Hope she feels better soon! It could very well have been the heat and just over all exhaustion. I've had a lot of patients with the same issue lately. This heat is really getting people right now. Hope you get that extra boost today too!

 

[sugar142286]

Good Tuesday morning, Christmas friends!

Yesterday was going great until I went home for lunch. I took Lulu out to do her business, then she chased after a squirrel. She stopped in her tracks and looked at me, but didn't move. I went over, and she was carrying her right rear leg. I rushed her to the vet, and he says she tore her ACL. Now she has to have another surgery, and three months of near-immobilization after. Bless her heart, she still wants to run, but can't. I've been lifting and carrying her, waiting on her scheduled surgery on Thursday. I'd appreciate prayers for her.

And I hope y'all have a great day!

Poor Lulu! I just hate to hear these things about our furry loved ones! Please know that I'll be praying and thinking of her! Keep us updated! (((hugs)))

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning, MMC family! Busy morning, but hopefully relaxing day ahead. Nittany and Sidney have a groomer appointment, so DH headed there with them. We also have our niece, so she's with him as well. The kids and I also have a dentist appointment here shortly, so we'll be headed there shortly, but after that, I plan on coming on and watching Hallmark, playing with the kids, and RELAXING. This weekend of work did me in!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!

 

[Rich]

Good Tuesday morning, Christmas friends!

Yesterday was going great until I went home for lunch. I took Lulu out to do her business, then she chased after a squirrel. She stopped in her tracks and looked at me, but didn't move. I went over, and she was carrying her right rear leg. I rushed her to the vet, and he says she tore her ACL. Now she has to have another surgery, and three months of near-immobilization after. Bless her heart, she still wants to run, but can't. I've been lifting and carrying her, waiting on her scheduled surgery on Thursday. I'd appreciate prayers for her.

And I hope y'all have a great day!

Prayers for you and Lulu. Poor thing.

 

[Martine]

Good Tuesday morning, Christmas friends!

Yesterday was going great until I went home for lunch. I took Lulu out to do her business, then she chased after a squirrel. She stopped in her tracks and looked at me, but didn't move. I went over, and she was carrying her right rear leg. I rushed her to the vet, and he says she tore her ACL. Now she has to have another surgery, and three months of near-immobilization after. Bless her heart, she still wants to run, but can't. I've been lifting and carrying her, waiting on her scheduled surgery on Thursday. I'd appreciate prayers for her.

And I hope y'all have a great day!

Oh no poor little Lulu. Sending healing vibes her way.

 

[He_Is_Born]

Good Tuesday morning, Christmas friends!

Yesterday was going great until I went home for lunch. I took Lulu out to do her business, then she chased after a squirrel. She stopped in her tracks and looked at me, but didn't move. I went over, and she was carrying her right rear leg. I rushed her to the vet, and he says she tore her ACL. Now she has to have another surgery, and three months of near-immobilization after. Bless her heart, she still wants to run, but can't. I've been lifting and carrying her, waiting on her scheduled surgery on Thursday. I'd appreciate prayers for her.

And I hope y'all have a great day!

Prayers for Lulu and the vet’s treating her.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

YAY!!! This also means the 'BERS, plus hockey too! I am so EXCITED!!! lol

...and September baseball, the playoffs, and The World Series. Once the champion is crowned, it is time to shift into full blown Christmas gear.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

That line used to drive my husband crazy because I believed I was practically perfect in every way just like Mary Poppins.
Can I help it?
I think not.

Sounds about right, dearest Auntie...

 

[Martine]

Good Tuesday afternoon! A day off for me and it seems I needed it because I am feeling quite tired. The weather is nice and warm but not too humid so we’re enjoying having all the windows open in our apartment. It’s David’s birthday today and we went out for breakfast and I’m sure it’ll tide us over until we go out for supper with his parents this evening. It’s a relaxing day overall. Hope everyone enjoys a nice one!

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

155 Days to go!!

Only 22 weeks...21 days to teen weeks left!

 

[sugar142286]

...and September baseball, the playoffs, and The World Series. Once the champion is crowned, it is time to shift into full blown Christmas gear.

FALL is the best time of the year!!!