Countdown to Christmas 2007!!!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

I got lost in the snow.

It's 10 F with windgusts up to 60 km/h and a snowstorm with possible thunder booms have foiled my plans to finish up my Christmas shopping this weekend.

We're expecting about 7 inches of snow today.

Guess I'll have to finish my shopping next weekend instead, but I can start wrapping the gifts I have to stay feeling merry and bright.

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:} Happy Birthday, Sila! Enjoy it, but save a few wishes for Santa to deliver.


Got coffee? Hot chocolate? I'm feeling chilly today.

:merry: Maybe this will help warm me up . . .

Before Santa Comes

Before Santa Claus arrives with or without snow,
I'll hang the outdoor lights and a festive bow.
For the reindeer, I’ll leave a treat or two,
And I’ll be sure to clean the chimney flue.
Santa will nod as he leaves a gift by the tree,
A special surprise he chose just for me.
With or without snowflakes touching the ground
I wish you and yours a blessed Christmas found.
~ Auntie Mistletoe

 

[Crown 84]

SEASON DAY 34
Days to Christmas Day: 9 (Single digits have arrived!!)
Now, let me tell you, it's getting close! I hope everyone is about ready!!

Well, it's overcast and very wet. Had a nice, soaking rain yesterday evening and night. Might help put a dent in the drought!
The temp stands at a seasonal but chilly 42 in Raleigh at this hour.

The nieces needed some Christmas money so they came over to my father's place to do a little work, yesterday. The older one and I raked the back yard and had a nice visit as we worked. I love having them drop by!
Family is so important to have. Treat them well.

Have a Super Sunday, everybody!
And enjoy the rest of your weekend.

(P.S. In honor of reaching single digits, I am going to be launching 3 special threads concerning Christmas songs.
Check them out and please contribute! Thanks.)

 

[kelly ann]

Hi there

I am so jealous of reading all the posts about people getting snow!! I guess it's not much fun after a while is it?

NICE POEM, LOVED IT!!!:dance:

 

[morelia92]

Happy Birthday Sila!

My plans changed all over the place but it was good!

Saturday I went to Emmittsburg and spent some time in reflection at the National Shrine of Our Lady and Mother Seton.
Then I did a lil' shopping. WOW it was NUTZ!

I didn't go to the baby shower... eh, I needed some me time!

Today it's icy outside.. gonna catch-up on some housework and then possibly bake. Made chili and had cornbread last night!

I hope it's icy tomorrow so I can "skip work!" Ha
I was already taking off on Tuesday.. my daughter's 16th birthday.
Wednesday we are having our office party
Thursday I will have to actually work, bummer!
Friday I was planning to shop but we have the farm Christmas dinner!
Any who... things are going so fast!

I want to make sure I remember the reason for the season!
Hugs

 

[Binger]

Yo yo Yo.. Bingster checking in.. been so busy hardly enough time to grab that seventh cup of java this morning.. all the cards are done.... shopping-check....- alum 1960s circa tree up-check- color wheel up- check... prank call Crown and tell them there's an after christmas sale on feather pillows- check...... call Jay and announce the annual Starbucks gathering- double check- call Cedar and arrange for a photo shoot in woods near old house that smells like coffe- check-

 

[Binger]

Youm might be a sleepaholic if...

you leave part of your estate to your bed
your nickname is " posturepedic.."
you skip a relative's wedding to nap in front of wrestling on tv...

ohhhh I could go on......

 

[Maureen]

you skip a relative's wedding to nap in front of wrestling on tv...

It would all depend on the closeness of the relative......:

 

[sila]

thanks for the kind birthday wishes xxxxxxxx
i had a lovely birthday yesterday xxx

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning!
A frosty good morning from NC.
Thirty-Two for my morning commute, with 24 predicted for tomorrow - scarf and hat weather - and so seasonal. I can hear those sleigh bells jingling!

SEASON DAY 35
Days to Christmas Day: 8 (One week from tomorrow!)

I hope everyone had a nice weekend as we prepare to start the last full week before Christmas.

Was at the mall over the weekend just to walk and get a bite to eat. Still LOTS of "last minute" shoppers. The parking decks were nearly filled to capacity. I love to watch the bustle (as long as I'm done, that is!)

Well, have a Marvelous Monday, everyone.
Don't drink too much coffee (unless you are Binger, of course - such a warning would be useless for them)

 

[morelia92]

Good Monday morning gang....

Binger, could you share the java...PLEEEEEEAAASE! (lol)
We sound like soul-mates, coz I really did just miss my baby cousin's wedding on December 8th.
We had all intentions of going but due to last minute money issues and the weather didn't..... :-?

Tonight the local Knights of Columbus are showing "The Nativity Story" and if I am feeling any better I want to go.

Got a flu shot but I have a really bad cold. Eyes running, sneezing, head ache...the whole 9 yards.

I can't be sick for CHRIST-mas

Crown...I am one of those last minute bustlers this year....
YUCK the stores were so full....
Saturday I should be done...

Still a lil bummed I didn't get to bake and craft much. Hopefully on Friday morning!

Hugs everyone..

SEVEN DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS! :dance:

 

[Binger]

Well, have a Marvelous Monday, everyone.
Don't drink too much coffee (unless you are Binger, of course - such a warning would be useless for them)[/QUOTE]


oh my that is hilarious.. too much coffee... like as if.. oh my jay did you hear that... too MUCh coffee.. OMG my sides are splitting...off to the shispering pines you go...

 

[Binger]

I must hear Darlene Love sing Baby please Come home this Christmas... and Crown- I agree- i love watching the bustle- but for me- start shopping January 1st and by September- just have some fun.......

 

[sila]

morning all
cant believe its only a week till xmas!!
we have parties at school today it should be fun x

 

[Crown 84]

Crown- I agree- i love watching the bustle- but for me- start shopping January 1st and by September- just have some fun.......

Indeed. In fact, one year I found a Christmas gift for someone December 28 and held it to the following Christmas. Now THAT'S starting early!

SEASON DAY 36
Days to Christmas Day: 7 (One week from today!)
Wow! Only one week left. Can you believe it?

A cold 26 degrees for the morning commute today. Lots of frost on the cars. Glad I threw a sheet over my windshield last night.

Don't forget to watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on PBS tomorrow night. A wonderful annual presentation - lots of nice songs (and no screamers!).
I love hearing groups sing. It's usually more dependably straight and Christmassy than with individual performers.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, fellow Christmas anticipators!

 

[kelly ann]

Woweee only a week to xmas day, isn't it exciting!!!!

I'm off to get my food shopping tomorrow - not so exciting!, but I am looking forward to eating it, lol.

 

[snowangel77]

Only seven more sleeps until Christmas!

 

[sila]

evening brrrrrrrrr

 

[caseydbell]

I've already started making cookies...........ok the rest of the week:

Wednesday: Work, and more
Thursday: Don't know yet.........
Friday: Off Work to clean house
Satarday: Family coming from Oklahoma
Sunday: Christmas w/ some family from Oklahoma
Monday: Christmas Eve @ Grandmas
Tuesday: Christmas @ home

 

[Binger]

Got the java brewing and the tunes playing and Crown. I love PBS...... "Pure Blended Starbucks.."- had no idea they backed theMormon tabernacle Choir... weelllllll allllll right