Countdown to Christmas 2007!!!

[Binger]

A fired bean addict? Hey- SNOW in Michigan? Man that is almost worth leaving the shispering pines for!

[Binger]

hey- Anyone else here for the final few minutes as we count down to midnight on the final day? Crown and I have a tradition of meeting here- I perk some java and we just mull
around until the hour arrives..... ohhh sure- we're comatose the next day but hey- my motto is...

Coffee: you can sleep when you're dead!!

YABBA!!!

[Binger]

God this is great- the years pass and we're all still together- on a new board.. and the traditions continue also-

java... sleep... snow.... dusty.. paus du lux....... Auntie...... ... java.... ummm java....

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:hello: And we're already on page 101 - like the Dalmatians - only more Christmassy.

Sounds like a nice antique spot you went to Cedar. I'm planning on taking part in our local Downtown Christmas Walk (only get downtown about four times a year and this is one of them - the Mall is closer and indoors - can you believe it). The walk is fun, stores have items on sale, the Town Crier, the Mayor and his wife, Mr. & Mrs. Claus arrive by a horse-drawn-sleigh (we're not allowed to keep reindeer in our barns here - go figure) and the Town Crier reads a proclamation - something to do with Christmas - I'll listen to what he says this year - and then the someone special lights the huge Christmas Tree and carollers begin to sing and everyone claps and says "awwwh" about the pretty tree. Hot cider, hot cocoa, a sampling of sweets here and there, sleigh rides up and down Main street if you want to wait in line or you can sing with the old guy at the end of the street who didn't have time to get back up vocals or join a choir or carolling group. I hope it's nice weather. I think it's on the 23rd of Nov.
The next day is my favourite day of the season next to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day itself, when the wee awe-struck children return from the Santa Claus Express.
A few weekends later, I hope my dad will take me an hour drive away to the Parade of Lights. We were supposed to go last year, but there was a nasty snow storm so we had to pass on it. I'll take my camera.

Geesh - I can really go on sometimes, eh? Guess I'm getting excited for the official start of the season.
And it sounds like I'm still on Day 1 - Nov. 12th - right?

Crown - I think we should post our special Four Day Posts right here so everyone knows where to find them.
Binger, Crown, Jay, eh moi:
There's a character limit though so you might have to split up your posts if they're extra wordy.

The only time I had to split up a post (if you can believe it) is when I answered the Christmas Quiz about all the favourite things and such.

Happy Monday to all and to all a Happy Monday!

[kidzrme]

I will be here for the Countdown on Christmas Eve, coffee in hand!

[Cedarfarm]

Oh My. I don't know if you realized what just happened back there...but, it was the rarest of the rare...and only a Scotsman would truly understand...a QUADRUPLE post. Yes! A four revolution post with feeling. BINGER!!!!...amazing, just astounding!!! CROWN completed the unique and rare "Triple Crown" which has never been seen before today and THEN we witness the rarest of all...The Quad post by the coffee achiever, our Bingster. ohh, man. Christmas presents early!

I'm going to bed now, it's just overwhelming.

[Cedarfarm]

Auntie Dear! That sounds like enormous fun!! PLEASE take pictures!!! Oh wonderful Christmas, so wonderful!!

...by the way, you can NEVER go on too much for us!!

[sila]

morning
brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr chilly today x

[JayIsh]

Binger got number 1000!!! How cool is that!!!

Good morning all! A wet and chilly start to this fine November morning...They actually have a call for flurries on Friday!!! First of the season...I'm hoping!!!

Auntie that downtown party sounds great!!! Wish we had something like that in my town!!!

Cedar, Crown, Bingster, Auntie, Sila, Kidzrme, Clarebear, Miller, Andrex...Great to see everyone onboard and counting down the days in our traditional way...

All I need is that big eighteen wheeler loaded with trees to drive past me, I'll smell the pine and the season will be here!!! How cool!

jay

[clarebear]

Very Chilly but quite sunny also this morning!

[clarebear]

Very Chilly but quite sunny too this morning!

[Crown 84]

...a QUADRUPLE post. Yes! A four revolution post with feeling. BINGER!!!!...amazing, just astounding!!! CROWN completed the unique and rare "Triple Crown" which has never been seen before today and THEN we witness the rarest of all...The Quad post by the coffee achiever, our Bingster.
Hmm.... Wonder why that passage reminds me of the flagpole scene in "A Christmas Story"?

Good Morning, guys!

7 days to the Season.
49 days to Christmas Day.
Gee, look how close we are getting!

Auntie votes to place the 4 pre-season special posts in this thread. What does everyone think? I'm good with that.

Thanks for pushing us to 1,000 thread posts, Bing.

Binger, my friend, I DEFINITELY plan on being here late on the 12th to count the final minutes to the Season commencement. Wouldn't miss it!
Might have to - shudder - drink some of your coffee (or worse yet, some of Carl's) to stay awake, but I'll make it.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, friends!

[Cedarfarm]

Good Morning Pals!

I felt the snow last night when I went on a "chick-check" one last time...I saw the sideways snow in front of the lantern...I think I yelled Whooppee!.. or something like it. More like little ice pellets hitting my face...I love looking at the house with the lights on, while I trudge back...knowing I'll soon be safe and warm inside. Like knowing you have friends you care about, and they care about you.

Jay~I can't wait until you smell that first semi load of pines, shispering down the highway...let us know!

Have a tremendous day my friends..and Crown, I Double Dog Dare You! Heehee

[caseydbell]

Good late morning all. Sorry I was MIA yesterday, it was just one of those days. Wow, we're really getting close on the countodwn, Yeah! have a wonderful rest of the day.

[Crown 84]

..and Crown, I Double Dog Dare You! Heehee
That's a relief.
I was expecting the dreaded Triple Dog Dare.
(But then, that would have been a slight breach of etiquette, wouldn't it?)

[MrElf20]

Hey Guys, Its me mrfrosty87, i had to change my screen name to mrelf20 my wife is mrself24, but i just want to say if some of you guys dont know me im J u can call me elf, i know a couple of you guys like jayish and crown hope to know the rest of you guys an share the best holiday in the world christmas with you guys, merry christmas to all

[Binger]

ManI am so tired after hitting that quad post..... and the judges only gave me 9''s,... I really thought it was a 10.......

[Binger]

hey Jay- the shispering pines truck just passed.... it is enroute to you- I think the driver has to stop in NC and lets omeone smell the pines and induce some sleep though....

in the pines.. in the pines...... in the shispering pines....... 3 days till the day 4 Post... and yes- up till midnight on the 12th.....

coffee: you can sleep when you're dead!!

[slgslg02]

Is anyone gonna do the post for the season countdown like at Christmas.com? merry Christmas all

[sila]

good morning xxxxxxxx

[clarebear]

Morning all! I hope you all have a lovely day! :tree:

[JayIsh]

Hello Mr. Elf! Where do you know us from? Do you go back to the old Christmas.com days???

Good morning all! Another chilly morn...And the heat is not working in our office...It's 56 in here right now...Glad I wore a sweater!!!

Can't believe that we are less than a week away...HOW COOL IS THAT!

Have a happy day guys! Keep the Christmas smile on your faces and share the light, even if most people don't know where the light comes from!!!

jay

[Cedarfarm]

Slgslg02 asks:
"Is anyone gonna do the post for the season countdown like at Christmas.com? merry Christmas all"


You've come to the right place SLG! The one, the only, the best.. THE Classic Christmas Countdown!!!

[Cedarfarm]

Hey Jayster! I see you!!

Good Jolly A.M. to all of you! ~ Hi Clarebear! Very chilly here also..working on my 2nd cup of joe so I'm starting to get some feeling in my fingers.

Crown, I would never attempt to use the TRIPLE DOG DARE on you, <shudder> !!!! You know the automatically means you have to go stick your tongue on your windshield this morning.

And Bingster, you deserved all 10's...we all know that. Those judges are in the back pocket of the giant five "S"s Mattress conglomerate... Stearns, Sealy, Simmons, Serta, Stearns & Foster..as you know they represent our Triple Crown leader!

Hey! Have a Great One!!!!

:treeguy:

[Cedarfarm]

~Where's the Crown? Maybe the alarm clock didn't go off...

Calling Crown...calling Crown..yodolayheehee!

[Crown 84]

Here, Cedar!
I've just been busy at the office this morning.

6 days to the Season. (Under a week!!)
48 days to Christmas Day.

Cold this morning. My thermometer read 34. Ice on the car.
BRRRRRR! (But oh, so seasonal!)

Welcome Elf.
I had a similar problem with my screen name back at Christmas.com years ago. Started out as "Crown 85" (my car is a 1985 Crown Vic) but when the board went down for a few months then came back, it would not let me in as Crown 85.
Had to back off a digit to "Crown 84", and so I remain.

Looking forward to our final Season countdown on the 12th!

Now, I have a problem for our Christmas Eve countdown.
We always stay at my father's place then and for some reason his computer will not allow me to post to this board!
I can get the site up and read everything but when I enter a post I get a message saying I have not entered enough characters and need to make the message longer(??).
I get this message no matter how long a post I type.
Any ideas as to what could be happening?

Have a Wonderful Wednesday / Happy Hump Day, comrades.

[JollySteve]

Good morning to all. Hope everybody has a wonderful Wednesday. Just another step closer to Christmas.

[caseydbell]

Blessed Morning All! have a blessed day!

[Iron Eagle]

Good Morning Everyone !!!

A short post today. I've been given the "OK" from Mrs.Eagle to start putting up the Christmas lights. So, a bowl of oatmeal, 2 cups of coffee and I'm out the door. I was just thinking how appropriate it would be to stop in here first.

It's 35 degrees, and trying to go to 40.

The song in the background is: Enya - Silent Night


Up to the roof I go . . . . . . .

[Crown 84]

Iron, I know there is a Mr. and Mrs. Eagle and a Grandma Eagle.
Are there any little Eaglettes?

[Binger]

Cedar- you're right- the judges were bought off by the mattress conglomerate... ohhh is that going into the next oprea.... ohhhhh yessssss

[Binger]

two days til the special posts commence... YABBA!

[caseydbell]

two days til the special posts commence... YABBA!

What special posts?

[Binger]

We have special posts starting on day 4.... a tradition that goes back several forums ago
( Christmas.com) Four of us post the countdown for that day- and offer a special sentiment- ( like have a wonderful holiday season everyone there is much love here and Crown sleeps too much...) YABBA!

[Binger]

we also have a tradition of meeting here the final night during the last few hours before we hit midnight and the season arrives..... Crown actually stays awake and we count it down
( I am primed on high octane java... ) Come on Jay/Cedar- you can do it.. middle age... does not become us...

Coffee: you can sleep when you're dead!

[Cedarfarm]

Middle Age?? Naahh...not so!
Who's middle aged when they are around the Bingster??? And our Jay or Crown? Not me, I'm still in 9th grade...(white lipstick, mini skirt...Beatle records..Dusty..Maybelline mascara...getting yelled at by my Mom..oh youth!)

I'm there for the 12th, tanked on Geritol/coffee chasers...wouldn't miss it for all the coffee in Brazil!

[sila]

morning xxxxxxx

[Crown 84]

..... Crown actually stays awake and we count it down

Believe it or not!
And Binger actually types between sips!

5 days to the Season. (Special posts start tomorrow!)
47 days to Christmas Day.

Another cold 34 degree reading this morning at my place.
(Have started putting a sheet over my windshield to keep off the frost and avoid scraping in the morning)

Well, looks like a countdown volunteer is needed for Saturday and Sunday. Any takers? The lucky person will get to post the Season count down to 3 and 2! WOW!

Have a Thrilling Thursday, folks.

[Cedarfarm]

Good Morning Friends!!

Crown, did you come up with a solution for Christmas Eve? I've experienced strange computer glitches but haven't seen that one before...maybe Domininck (resident tech here) could answer that question.. 'ask the crew' thread.

Very chilly this morning! Frosting on all the evergreens, so beautiful.

Crown, I can do the Countdown this week-end, would be honored to do so. When are you leaving for the coast? Taking the Super FOX?

Caseybell, maybe you can join us this year, midnight countdown to the season, November 12th. Everyone also welcome!

[Maureen]

This is very intriguing for those of us new to your Countdowns!!! Do we need a full pot of coffee and would a selection of danishes suffice?? Do we have to bring anything else?? Blanket, for instance, in case the temperature drops??

Looking forward to it guys!!!!!!!!!!!:treeguy:

[Cedarfarm]

~Hi Maureen!

Yep, being wrapped in a down comforter is mandatory in old drafty farmhouses like mine....tons of java...but didn't think of having a danish...sounds good!!

See you then!

[JayIsh]

Oh my sweet, naive, young Cedar..."A danish"??? A DANISH??? Don't you mean "some danish"? A few danish? A plate of danish? I've never had "one danish"...But then my motto is, "Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing..."

Did I mention how much the South Beach Diet SUCKS???

jay

[JayIsh]

Please excuse my previous post...It's laden with misplaced anger, wanton craving, dreams of bingeing, and deprivation...If I eat another piece of celery I'm gonna pop...Pass the pop tarts...

[caseydbell]

morning All, wow, ever so close!

[Cedarfarm]

...hahahaheeheehooheehoheheha!!! OMG Jay, that was brilliant! ~Pass the POP-TARTS!! ( personal fav: Brown Sugar Cinnamon...ate them every day in my single years.)

...But just think how skinny you will feel when you have Thanksgiving dinner this year....

[Cedarfarm]

My motto: Do everything in Moderation, including Moderation!

BaddaBoom! BaddaBing!

[JayIsh]

Do you think it rude to drink the gravy right from the boat???

[Maureen]

Do you think it rude to drink the gravy right from the boat???

No, but it's not a pretty look if you get the ladle stuck up your nose

[JayIsh]

Good point Maureen! I'll keep that in mind...

Now...If I ask for Apple Pie, how can I convince those around me that when I consume an entire apple pie, it is normal holiday revelry?

[Maureen]

No, not revelry - it's for the good of your health and consideration for others. You're just trying to incorporate all your "5 a day" intake of fruit and veg in one go. Eating the whole pie was the easiest and most fuss-free way to do it because you'd hate to put anybody to any bother by having to produce another 4 fruit/veg based things and then have to take a bit of each.

I find this excuse works for me!!

[JayIsh]

Mo you are a genius!!!

Would you mind calling my wife and explaining this theory to her???

[Maureen]

It's true, I can't deny it; my powers of persuasion ARE great.

Unfortunately, and this is an important point, if your wife has only made the one apple pie and it is intended to be the grand finale of Thanksgiving dinner, she will not be receptive to any overture I, or any other well-meaning soul, may make in suggesting that it IS acceptable for you to polish the whole thing off yourself, irregardless of how selfless the act may be. In fact, in situations such as these, it HAS been know to backfire rather badly and the pie-eating perpetrator has been given his head in his hands and his feet to play with (don't you just love these old British sayings??!!)

Holy I can't believe I ate the whole thing Batman, what do we do now??!!:cry:

[Crown 84]

Crown, I can do the Countdown this week-end, would be honored to do so. When are you leaving for the coast? Taking the Super FOX?
Thanx, my firry friend.
We leave tomorrow afternoon.
Yes, the Foxter always comes!
(Carl comes when he's in a traveling mood and not working on one of his coffee-blend experiments)

[JayIsh]

So what your saying is, this pie eating thing can be a double edged sword, as it were.

Please understand, that if it weren't for the blasted South Beach Diet, and my wife's attempt to get me to look like one of those speedo wearing, tan having, chest-hairless-wonders that one might see on the actual South Beach, I'd be happily eating my normal quanities of said pie, gravy or any other product deemed "unhealthy" by those who pride themselves on eating like rabbits. IN fact, I might add, that I've lost and found the same twenty pounds over the course of the last twenty years...And now, they are reporting that folks who are between one and twenty-five pounds overweight may actually fend off diseases better than those said to be of ideal weight and mass...I can't keep up...Oops...Just spilled Egg Nog all over the keyboard...Good thing all of these candy wrappers were there to sop it up...

Cheers!

[sila]

evening all
its soooooo windy here today!

[Binger]

Special post 4 is primed and ready to go... hmm ready to go.. ready to go...... think I'm ready to go to WA WA and get some JAVA....

Yabba!

[Binger]

Jay in a speedo- wow -now that's a visual.......

[dvdguy]

Jay in a speedo- wow -now that's a visual.......

ick

[miller4plusmore]

Hey guys! I've been a member since mid-October, although I feel like I've been a part of the family for years! I was just wondering if you could explain to me what you're talking about with day 4, 3, 2, 1, etc. I know it's something to do with the start of the season on Nov. 13th, but I was just wondering what your posts will contain. Who knows? I may want to do one in the future!
:nice:

[Cedarfarm]

Good FRIDAY Morning!

Quote: "A mind once expanded can never return to its original dimensions". ~Anne Hathaway~1556-1623

OK, what about the body? lol.


Have to hit the deck running this morning, glad I finally got on here.
Crownster, if I don't get back today...I hope you have a wonderful seashore week-end with frolicking FOXSTER!! See you on Monday! Can't wait to read your special post.

Have a super groovy Friday everyone!

:grin:

[clarebear]

Hello Everyone! :hello:

[Crown 84]

Good Morning!
(Tried to get on about an hour ago but got a message that the site was closed for maintenance.)

4 days to the Season. (WOW!!)
46 days to Christmas Day.
Can't wait for Binger's special post.
Hope it's up before we leave this afternoon.

Miller4: Our special 4-3-2-1 day posts before the Nov 13 Season arrival are just our special thoughts prior to the arrival of our Christmas Season. We have been doing that for several years now, although for the first time on this site. (The previous two, Christmas.Com and The Christmas Place, closed.)
Of course, anyone can post their thoughts and feelings as we enter the Season we have waited so long for.
We have just traditionally pinpointed the 4 days prior to the official Season arrival for special posts.

A tad warmer for the commute this morning, with the temp at 38. Looks like a good weekend is in store for our trip to the coast, with the highs in the 60's with lots of sun.

Have a Fabulous Friday and a Wonderous Weekend, everyone!
See you Sunday night with my day 2 pre-season post!

[miller4plusmore]

Thank you Crown! I'm looking forward to all the posts!

:busy:

[sila]

evening x
we won our bid for the 2014 commonwealth games woohoooo
today was fun as half the school went to watch
so i had time to put the xmas decorations up including the tree its soooooo funny watching all the scrooge folk moaning that its too early ho ho ho

[Crown 84]

Well, I was hoping to see Binger's special Day 4 post before we left for the coast but it's not here yet and we are just about to leave. Will have to wait until my return Sunday evening to read it.
(But, I'm sure it will be worth the wait!)

Have a great weekend, everyone!

[Maureen]

Enjoy!!!:grin:

[Binger]

When I was young, my mother would always say to me.. " Don't forget why you're here.." It was a reminder to " do the right thing... which was to help people- to manke the world a better place" The holidays appear to me to be the time that people suddenly remember 'why they're here.."- Charity- helping the neighbor- making your home more inviting- and giving. In a world that is more and more corrupt- and dysfunctional in so many levels, there still exists this small corner of cyberspace, where year long, we all meet and even at times find ourselves scrambling from site to site to continue a commitment that we made years ago with each other. We watch as for a small period of time, people stop-and take in a wonderment that we celebrate year long. That's why I continue to come here- and celebrate.. it's because my mother still whispers to me " Don't forget why you're here.."

and so it has come to this.....

day four until the season begins...

[Binger]

Sorry I missed you Crown- have a good weekend....

sleep!

Much Love Everyone-

Binger!

[miller4plusmore]

Beautiful post Binger!

Have a great weekend!

Michelle

:%

[Cedarfarm]

Bing...Heartwarming and Beautiful. ~What a great message, wise words from a wise woman. I can just imagine how wonderful she must have been, afterall, she was YOUR precious Mother.

Once again, another masterpiece. Thank you, thank you, thank you...

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Cedar

[JayIsh]

A tear in my eye and excitement in my heart...Way to go Binger...Way to go!

[Binger]

When I was young, my mother would always say to me.. " Don't forget why you're here.." It was a reminder to do the right thing... which was to help people- to make the world a better place. The holidays appear to me to be the time that people suddenly remember why they're here..- Charity- helping the neighbor- making your home more inviting- and giving. In a world that is more and more corrupt- and dysfunctional on so many levels, there still exists this small corner of cyberspace, where year long, we all meet and even at times find ourselves scrambling from site to site to continue a commitment that we made years ago with each other. We watch as for a small period of time, people stop-and take in a wonderment that we celebrate year long. That's why I continue to come here- and celebrate.. it's because my mother still whispers to me " Don't forget why you're here.."

and so it has come to this.....

day four until the season begins...


( all those typos corrected.. sorry folks.. I was in a rush as it was sooo late in the day.....)

[Binger]

BTW- thanks for the kudooos........

Yabba!!

[sila]

morning xmas folk
grrrrrrrrrr daughter starts at 7 and ive been trying to get her up since 5

[JayIsh]

We gather at this site day in and day out counting down the days till our beloved season begins. Our leader, Crown, guides us through the many months, weeks and now days until we welcome the Christmas season with full hearts, hand in hand.

We belong here. Look forward to seeing what our friends have been up to. Looking forward to the chuckle that we might get, feeling as if we are amongst our friends. We are amongst friends. Cyber friends who have stuck together for years, chasing each other through cyberspace so that our community does not splinter. And we are a community. Each of us supporting and loving the other. It has always been my distinct pleasure to be part of this group. We've grown to truly love one another...And none of us has even met in person. Just goes to show you the power of honesty. The power of Christmas, the power of those who keep the spirit in their hearts year round.

And so my friends, help me welcome day three of the countdown! Three days until our season comes round again. Thanks for being here! It is one of my great pleasures in life to be part of this fine group! Merry Christmas!

[Cedarfarm]

~Deck The Halls!!~It's THE Special Countdown Week-end!


*3 Days to the Season
*45 Days to Christmas Day

~WOW! Now that's close!


Good Saturday Morning my Pals...Looking forward to Jay's Special Post today!

:sparkle:

[Cedarfarm]

Jay!!!

How did you sneak in there? You weren't there when I logged on!! Must be the magical celery powers!

Wonderful, heart-felt post Jayster, just wonderful...Thank you friend for counting down another year together.

[Binger]

WOW great double posts-- terrific Jay... awesome.... and Cedar- welld one ( YABBA!)- Onward.. Onward.... ( I love that line... Chasing each other through cyberspace... and so true.. we just keep bouncing along.....)

Rock on friends.... its SATURDAY>>>>>>

[Binger]

Cedar- he slipped in here between coffee chugs... he's sneaky in that way.. sorta like Crown.. slips in places... and goes to sleep...

YABBA!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Do you think it rude to drink the gravy right from the boat???

:dance: Reminds me of the time - many Thanksgiving Moons ago, when my cousin's youngest and I upset the gravy boat (playing at the table) and I thought all was lost - not so - the Thanksgiving vultures swarmed in with bread and sopped up all the gravy from the table so none was wasted. Thank goodness nothing landed on the floor - yet I don't think that would have stopped them - my jaw was on the floor - I was shocked, but my facial reaction didn't go un-observed, the oldest cousin shouted, "but that was Grandma's gravy recipe -the best going - it can't be wasted."

:???: Something tells me if you were enjoying Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and my relatives were around, you could drink out of the gravy boat and nobody would think ill of you - well they'd be a little irate if you didn't leave any for them, I suppose.

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/ElfFlute.gif Wonderful heartfelt posts, Binger and Jay - thanks!

Tomorrow night, Crown will return to add a special post for Day two and I'll be here on Monday for the Day one special post.

Morning, Cedar ~ thanks for the countdown!

:roll: Well, there's snow here. Not much, but a start. Sunny day, I'll take a few pics soon. I tried this morning, but it was still too dark and my camera didn't brighten things up enough.

Snow still clinging to some cedar and pine trees and the naked branches of the elms, maples, etc. seem to have a little life in them. The ground is hardening and the air is a bit chilly, but not enough to get all the winter gear out just yet.



Happy Saturday, y'all! Iron Eagle - how you doing with the Christmas Light report?

[sila]

afternoon xxxx

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Auntie!! Yes...take more pics!
~I just got back from a lengthy drive in the north country, went down a road never seen before and found a ghostly setting among the tall Oaks. An ancient (looks to be haunted!) meeting house...I took some pics, I will see what they look like and post some. Old houses and structures from 100 years ago are so rare these days, I love it when I stumble upon one.

Hey Bingster~In The Pines, In The Pines....YABBA!

Hi Sila! Good Afternoon to you also!

[sila]

hi cedar xx
sounds cool ill look forward to your piccies

im home alone tonight both kids out *sigh*

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:)& Don't "sigh" Sila - take advantage play Christmas music and dance in the living room. Have a Christmas movie marathon. Enjoy!

[TwinkleLights25]

44 days left! Can you believe it?! :rudolph: Stations on my radio need to be playing Christmas music (if theyre not yet)!!

[Cedarfarm]

This is a picture I took when I found myself on a strange dirt road this morning....this old church or meeting place sat on a hill, amongest the tall oaks all by itself...it was almost spiritual standing there by myself./// and kinda scary too!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/meet1.jpg

[Cedarfarm]

Here's a closer angle...with the sunlight.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/meet2.jpg

[sila]

morning
gosh thats amazing cedar!!!!!

im off shopping in a mo then off to visit parents x

[Cedarfarm]

Good Morning Everyone! It's the Special Countdown ~SUNDAY~Break open that eggnog, turn the twinkle lights on.....

*2 Days to the Season!..WOW!!
*44 Days to Christmas Day

Talk about close! This is Crown's day! Look forward to a very special post!
Have a glorious day.

:sparkle:

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Sila!! ~Glad you enjoyed them!

[clarebear]

Here's a closer angle...with the sunlight.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/meet2.jpg

That kinda looks like the house from the film The Blair Witch Project!
Great pics! :)

[sila]

its creepy in a good way!

[Binger]

Those pictures are incredible Cedar- thanks- I love the angle- the sunlight- the way you framed the leaves/trees around the structure- almost spiritual- you can feel the loneliness of the building... also- I see two great trees that Crown would love to place a hammock betwen and then, take a nap!

YABBA!

[Binger]

OJ Crown returns today and then tomorrow night- the late night insomniacs meet and greet 11:00PM ish ( sorta like Jayish..) forthe final countdown.. who also will take in some java and meet us?

YABBA! Off to the shispering pines....

[JayIsh]

I have to admit something...I know that admitting the problem is the first step...I...I...well...I sleep as much as Crown does...Maybe more...I know it's hard to believe...But I do...eight hours most nights...ten on weekends with a nap on Saturday afternoons...Yesterday it was two hours worth...I'm sorry...I know it's disappointing...But it is true...

11:00pm? On a Monday night? Well...We'll see...For you guys I might just do it...

Another day closer! The day will be spent doing chores around here while the Mrs. does a little Christmas and birthday shopping...So you can picture me, vaccum in hand, Kenny Rogers Christmas Albums blasting in the background(he has about five of them...) and me working away!!!

Have a good day everyone...I'll stop in from time to time!!!


jay

[sila]

evening
its freeeeeeezing here -2

[Binger]

ok ok- let's get something straight... there is NO WAY Jay sleeps more that Crown.. it is impossible and if it is true.. then someone call Guiness book of World Records..... I mean.. for real....

[Binger]

Hey Jay- Java upa nd meet us tomorrow night.. insominiac theatre- be a total slug at work on Tuesday.... be all droopey eyed ( like Crown when they get less than 16 hours sleep per night..)- do a minimal job... come home- crash at 7:00PM and then wake up Wednesday all confused because you slept too much.. in other words,,,,, meet us tomorrow night and basically screw up your week- it's the way of the world!!

[Rennabelle]

Jay, have you ever owned a rabbit or seen one eating. They eat very slowly but will eat everything and I mean EVERYTHING put in front of them. That old saying of eat like a rabbit or eat like a bird is a big wash. They eat more for their size than you could ever put away. I feed the birds in the yard that come in the winter and I go through 20 to 50 pounds of bird food every two weeks if not more. As for the bunnies, we used to raise them and was always buying feed and carrots for them. Dangle a carrot in front of them and they don't stop until its all gone and then they look at you as if to say "is that all you got cheap o." lol so go ahead and eat like a rabbit.
Oh well, time to put my feet up and have a nice cup of coffee. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Cedarfarm]

Rennster!!! OMG...where? Where have you been? LOVE your rabbit story...have missed you.

~waiting for Crown to return, but...I'm fading fast...oh boy...ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...so gone...over and out.

[Crown 84]

Ah! Jay! A kindred soul in sleep!

GREAT posts, Bing, Jay! What the Season is all about.

Mine to follow, and just in time to meet the Day 2 deadline.

Here goes

[Crown 84]

ISLANDS IN THE OCEAN

I see our journey through the year, indeed through life, as akin to an ocean voyage.
There is lots to do to keep the ship moving through the water. It is interesting, fun,
but can involve hard work.
Sailors a long time at sea, look forward to their various ports-of call as respites from
their labors - relaxing excursion stops along the way which help make the voyage more
tolerable.

I see the holidays through the course of the year as islands on our yearly journey - time
to look forward to on a regular basis to pause, catch our breath and rest up before contining
the voyage.

Just as sailors have their favorite ports along the way, so do we have our favorite holidays.
For me (and I can only assume for the rest of you, otherwise you would not be here) the
favorite is CHRISTMAS! It is the BIG island. The one with the most to offer.
How nice that it is at the end of the year - the end of the voyage, so to speak, before we
embark on the next annual trip.

This "Christmas Island" has it all - fun, excitement, decorations, food, gifts. But for me, above
all, it is the fellowhip and love of my family and friends. A time for togetherness and renewal.
A time to reflect on the year past and prior years past. A time to wonder how many more
voyages there are left for us and what they will bring.
..........And ultimately, what will be wating for us at that big unknown final destination when we leave the ship for the last time.

Along this journey, we have each other as fellow passengers - to hold hands with and help
guide each other along the way.

Thank you for being my fellow passengers this year.
I look forward to many more journeys with you back to "Christmas Island" as well as all the
others.

.........And so we arrive at Day 2 before our Christmas Season.

I will simply close with my tag line from the movie Holiday Inn:
"May the calendar keep bringing happy holidays to you".

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MY FRIENDS!

- Crown

[sila]

morning crown xxx

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:give: Brava ~ Bravo, Crown! Well said, wonder if I can follow up and provide a little Christmas inspiration after your post and Jay's and Bing's.

:hi: Hi Renna!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Welcome to Day One of our official start to the season (begins tomorrow)!

I have always been a lover of Christmas. Thankfully my parents were Christmas crazy too. Likely where I got most of my love for the holidays from. My mom decorated the house traditionally in her special way and my father took care of the 12 foot tree. We had a "kiddie tree" in the family room to decorate with nontraditional ornaments (Disney figures, school crafts, etc.) As an adult, Christmas became a time of family bonding and fellowship with my parents' friends, (ours were welcome too) relatives and neighbours. Carollers would come to our door and we ventured to other neighborhoods to raise money for the local Santa Fund.

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Since I was a young teenager, I would sit quietly by the Christmas Tree and reflect on Christmases past and for me that would include family members who were no longer able to celebrate the holidays with us.

One year, my father was coming upstairs from the family room and saw me sitting in the living room. I startled him because he didn't realize I was there. It was dark with the exception of the lights on the twelve-foot Christmas tree. He asked, "Why are you sitting all alone in the dark?" I replied, "I'm not sitting in the dark, the Christmas Tree Lights are on. I'm just thinking about things." My dad went upstairs to change into his pyjamas and came back and sat down on a chair in the living room. He said, "I think I'll just sit here for a little while and think about things too." We were silent for a few minutes and then had one of the most memorable chats we've ever shared about our Christmases past. I realized that the people gathering, the Christmas music playing in the background and exchanging stories were as special to him as they were to me.

Who else would understand or care about what I just shared? Christmas lovers care and share their memories and plans for the future too while waiting out the days until the next Christmas. When the Ebenezer’s of the world experience Christmas spirit, they are often reminded of the first gift of love that was offered so long ago. For those of us who live with Christmas in our hearts all year long , we can support their seasonal joy by accepting them into our festive forums and our glad hearts.

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The scene in It’s A Wonderful Life, when Zuzu looks up at her daddy (George) and says, “teacher says, every time a bell rings, an Angel gets its wings” reminds me how I feel. Every time a new member arrives or an old one returns, a Christmas chime plays in my head to welcome them.

The holiday season is officially upon us (tomorrow) and it comes with the opportunity to celebrate the wide variety of personal and traditional celebrations that our families (members) enjoy. As Christmas enthusiasts, we are always eager to learn and discover the traditions celebrated by our new friends, and endeavour to create a festive community where all feel welcome and “at home”.

Festive Regards,
Auntie Mistletoe

[Maureen]

These sentiments are lovely and so well expressed. Thank you all for them:)

[JayIsh]

I'm sitting at my desk with tears in my eyes and real love in my heart. You folks have become dear friends! Crown and Auntie, all I can say is Thank-you! You have touched me deeply and as our lives are guided into this new Christmas season I fell blessed to know you! All of you! GREAT posts Crown and Auntie!!! Absolutely GREAT posts!

jay

[Crown 84]

Beautifully touching, Auntie.
With your literary ability, I knew your post would be worth waiting for!

Days to the Season: 1 (That's right ONE! INCREDIBLE!)
Days to Christmas Day: 43.
(Cedar: Thanks again for doing count duties for me while I was away)

Santa was scheduled to appear at Crabtree Mall on Saturday! We were at the coast winterizing our place there so I could not check to see if he arrived safely. At the first chance, I will snap a photo of him and post it to my Christmas Photos 2007 thread.

Have a Marvelous Monday, everyone!
......and a great start to the Season tomorrow!
Can't wait to dust off my Christmas CD's and tapes and put on my favorite Christmas movies, which I do every Nov 13 to kick off the season.

See you here tonight for the final count!
Binger, get that coffee ready.
I'll have my mattress propped up in typing position.

(P.S. Yes, Cedar. I am leading into my Christmas music in the traditional way by listening to Strauss waltzes!)

[Cedarfarm]

~My Dear Friends...
I woke up on the sensitive side of the bed this morning...which only intensified after reading the special posts from Crown and Auntie. I had to open a new box of Kleenex. ~Lovely and heartfelt posts, with alot of thought put into them. I look at these special posts by these very special people...Bing, Crown, Jay, Auntie, as MYfirst gifts of the season! The best kind of gifts, straight from the heart...It's simply astonishing how we stay together through thick & thin and sometimes life separates us, but we always find our way back. Even though we have never shook hands or hugged...you, my dear friends, occupy a unique place in my heart.

And I JUST KNOW in my heart, you would never get on the express check out line with 50 items!

Once again, to all of these remarkable people I Thank You for your beautiful, heart-warming posts and for ringing in another glorious Christmas season together.

XOXOXOXOXOX ~Much Love......Cedar

[Maureen]

~My Dear Friends...
I woke up on the sensitive side of the bed this morning...which only intensified after reading the special posts from Crown and Auntie. I had to open a new box of Kleenex. ~Lovely and heartfelt posts, with alot of thought put into them. I look at these special posts by these very special people...Bing, Crown, Jay, Auntie, as MYfirst gifts of the season! The best kind of gifts, straight from the heart...It's simply astonishing how we stay together through thick & thin and sometimes life separates us, but we always find our way back. Even though we have never shook hands or hugged...you, my dear friends, occupy a unique place in my heart.

And I JUST KNOW in my heart, you would never get on the express check out line with 50 items!

Once again, to all of these remarkable people I Thank You for your beautiful, heart-warming posts and for ringing in another glorious Christmas season together.

XOXOXOXOXOX ~Much Love......Cedar

Possibly not 50 but perhaps 20; people with positive spirits like these can do ANYTHING (but tend not to because they know it's annoying to everybody else!!):}

[Crown 84]

That was nice, Cedar.
Worthy of a special pre-season post, itself!
Thank You.

[sila]

evening fellow xmassy folk xxxxxxxxx

[Maureen]

Hey Sila!!:-)

[miller4plusmore]

ISLANDS IN THE OCEAN

I see our journey through the year, indeed through life, as akin to an ocean voyage.
There is lots to do to keep the ship moving through the water. It is interesting, fun,
but can involve hard work.
Sailors a long time at sea, look forward to their various ports-of call as respites from
their labors - relaxing excursion stops along the way which help make the voyage more
tolerable.

I see the holidays through the course of the year as islands on our yearly journey - time
to look forward to on a regular basis to pause, catch our breath and rest up before contining
the voyage.

Just as sailors have their favorite ports along the way, so do we have our favorite holidays.
For me (and I can only assume for the rest of you, otherwise you would not be here) the
favorite is CHRISTMAS! It is the BIG island. The one with the most to offer.
How nice that it is at the end of the year - the end of the voyage, so to speak, before we
embark on the next annual trip.

This "Christmas Island" has it all - fun, excitement, decorations, food, gifts. But for me, above
all, it is the fellowhip and love of my family and friends. A time for togetherness and renewal.
A time to reflect on the year past and prior years past. A time to wonder how many more
voyages there are left for us and what they will bring.
..........And ultimately, what will be wating for us at that big unknown final destination when we leave the ship for the last time.

Along this journey, we have each other as fellow passengers - to hold hands with and help
guide each other along the way.

Thank you for being my fellow passengers this year.
I look forward to many more journeys with you back to "Christmas Island" as well as all the
others.

.........And so we arrive at Day 2 before our Christmas Season.

I will simply close with my tag line from the movie Holiday Inn:
"May the calendar keep bringing happy holidays to you".

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MY FRIENDS!

- Crown

Crown,

What an extraordinarily beautiful and insightful post! You have captured Christmas wonderfully!

:thumbsup:

[miller4plusmore]

Auntie,

Your post brought tears to my eyes! The part about you and your dad was touching. I hope that if I ever get the chance to post one of the countdowns, I will be as eloquent as these four posts have been.

Well done all!
:give:

[Binger]

WONDERFUL posts everyone...... Cedar- lovely as always.. and Jay is so correct and Cedar too- we stick together- we have bounced through cyberspace having never ever met in person- friends beyond belief- you rallied around me in my absolute darkest hour this year and I will always always feel at home here with you all.... tonight... we meet in our annual tradition of the last few hour countdown...

which reminds me.. 4:17.. hence

7 hours 43 minutes.........

[Binger]

Be back later-well before midnight also- crank that java folks-- it's the season!

XOXOXO bing-

[kelly ann]

OH MY GOD is it really the start of the season tomorrow the 13th, is that what you're saying? YIPEEEEEEEEE!!!

[Crown 84]

Yep, that's what we are saying, Kelly!

[Crown 84]

WONDERFUL posts everyone...... Cedar- lovely as always.. and Jay is so correct and Cedar too- we stick together- we have bounced through cyberspace having never ever met in person- friends beyond belief- you rallied around me in my absolute darkest hour this year and I will always always feel at home here with you all.... tonight... we meet in our annual tradition of the last few hour countdown...

which reminds me.. 4:17.. hence

7 hours 43 minutes.........
All coffee jokes aside, we love you too, my friend!
Wouldn't be the same here without your presence and good humor!

Looking forward to this evening!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:-P Thanks for the kind responses. I meant every word of it.

<<<Hugs from the North!>>>

Cedar, do 50 rolls of Scotch tape count as single items or individual items. Not that I've used the express line to purchase 50 rolls, just looking out for the possibility. HaHa.

I'm not sure if I'll make it in later, I'll try, but I can't drink coffee so late in the day and the toothpicks hurt - have you ever tried to keep your eyelids open with toothpicks? - not a good solution.

I hope the special guest I sent a message to last week pops in for a surprise to "ring in" the start of the season. Those who have been missing her would be delighted. (But it is a school night.)

Right now ~ I'm listening to Andy Williams (my autographed copy) - can you hear it? "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" is playing right now.

[Binger]

7:38.. hmmm ok.... 4 hours and 22 minutes..... java.. check.... laptop..check... hmm better check the java again.. check check check....

[Binger]

Auntie- I can hear it-a nd I think it is keeping Crown awake! crank it up!

ohhhh Jayish.. Cedar.. where art thou?

[Binger]

9:07pm...

2 hours 53 minutes....

[Binger]

and all is well... and Crown is napping.. and Jay is dancing the paus du lux.. nad Cedar is singing Dusty.. and Auntie is baking brownies..and me.. welll... I am sipping a Daniel Archer mix called "Black Cherry Java.." it is smooth- not very tangy- rich... deep- my fifth cup tonight.. I'm not even tired... not sure why but I'm not!

Coffee: you can sleep when you're dead!

and now 9:10.. 2 hours 50 minutes....

[Crown 84]

YAWWWWN!!
Crown here, awake (I guess) and reporting.

Will break away briefly to post some photos to my Christmas Photos 2007 thread and will be back in a bit.

2hrs and 6 minutes to go. Get those tapes and CD's ready!

[JayIsh]

Knock-knock-knock...am Dis Where The Cool People Hang Out?

[Crown 84]

ARRR, me matey!
This is where we be!

1hr 39 minutes to go.

[JayIsh]

The cat keeps trying to help me type...

How are you Crown? Binger will be along soo, I hope!

[Crown 84]

You're lucky.
I have a camel.

Doing great, Jay.
Listening to Strauss and waiting for midnight when I can switch to Christmas music!

1hr 28 minutes to go.

[Crown 84]

Leaving for a quick shower, but I'll be back!

1hr 26 minutes to go.

[Binger]

binger reporting for duty

[JayIsh]

Crown is off preparing for the arrival...I'll never make it to midnight but I'm here to say hello and that I'm so happy to have all of you! It's really a gift, just like Cedar said!

[Binger]

I hear it is possible for someone to actually sleep in the shower!

[Binger]

jay thank you for another year of friendship..

[Binger]

where is cedar....heyyyyyyy michigannnnn 10:52.. 1 hour 8 minutes

[Binger]

Jay-still here or deep in springsteen slumber??

[JayIsh]

My pleasure Binger...My pleasure...This is what gets me through many crappy days at work!

[Binger]

65 minutes......

[Binger]

work is so overrated..it just screws up my day.....

[JayIsh]

I know...Gets in the way of the more important things...Like private messages...email with friends...Coffee...Why can't we take a work break instead of a coffee break...

[Binger]

I agree..... I have enough to do-writing operas... thinking of ways to joke crown.... writing hit songs for Cedar to sing like Dusty.... and then the job comes along and screws me up...man....

[Binger]

getting ready to crash? I can hang till Crown gets back- I know its late ....

[Binger]

59 minutes..... under 1 hour till the season arrives......

[JayIsh]

Yeah...I'm gonna scoot...Bless you dear Binger...Carry the torch into tomorrow!!! And Merry Christmas! High fives all around!

[Cedarfarm]

My God...I'm actually here...Wonder if Crown uses a Dead Sea Loofa?

How are my angels?

[Binger]

much love jay..... see you soon...

[Binger]

Hey Hey Hey>>>>>>>>.....

[Binger]

the gangs all here.....

56 minutes

[Crown 84]

I'm back.
Gee! Fell asleep in the shower.
Would had drowned if Carl hadn't pulled me out.
(Extra oats for him tomorrow!)

Hi, Binger!

55 minutes to go!

[JayIsh]

Hey Cedar! Grab Binger and Crowns hand and sing with me...Wahoo doray fahwho moray welcome Christmas...

Goodnight my friends...Until tomorrow...

[Binger]

crown is watching the dirty dozen ( they like the part where telly savalas takes a nap in the mansion...)

54 minutes

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Jay! Bye Jay!

[Crown 84]

Hi, Cedar!
Did we loose Jay?
(And they call me sleepy!)

Carl's here too and says "Hay!"
(That Camel!)

53 minutes.

[Binger]

ohhh boy a hootennanny!! yeahhhhhhh

[Binger]

say good night jay....

well well..we all meet in "real time..." my my

[Crown 84]

Sloooow down, Bing.
Enough coffee!

[Binger]

52 minutes.... hey michigan..........

[Cedarfarm]

Remember Hulabaloo? Where the white go go boots reigned?

[Binger]

can anyone ever have enough coffee?? hmmm simple answer....

[Cedarfarm]

You can't slow down the Bingster....

Hey Bing, have you blinked yet tonight? hehehehe

[Binger]

oh for sure... I can just see Petula Clark singing "Downtown..""""

[Cedarfarm]

Hey Crownster....pat that Carl for me...how's Fox?

[Binger]

nope... had seven cups of coffee: not even tired.. not sure why.. but I'm not!!

[JayIsh]

Ok...teeth brushed, jammies on...wife's alseep...Nobody to tuck me in...Any volunteers? Good night my friends and Happy Christmas Season 48 minutes early!

Good night...

[Crown 84]

Hey!
What will be the first Christmas music collection you will put on for the "Season Premier"?
I traditionally start with Glenn Miller's "In The Christmas Mood II". A great starter to bridge the gap from my big band music to Christmas tunes.

[Cedarfarm]

I think my brain just quit

[Binger]

I am (in all honesty) so excited to see you all here in real time.... once a year..... just magical.... pure magic...

[Cedarfarm]

Bing? You alive? Don't be a RANK stranger....

[Binger]

perk it up Cedar!! Hey Crown- tell Cedar how to stay awake..... you must have some tricks...

[Cedarfarm]

Say Goodnight Jay....

Goodnight Jay!

[Crown 84]

Likewise, my friends.
Good Night, Jay!

Is it just the 3 of us?

45 minutes.

[Binger]

46 minutes........

[Cedarfarm]

Hey! No problem....cuz, I'm Cedar...Fir better or worse!

[Binger]

say Goodnight Jay...


Good night jay.......


we three kings/queens/non gendered people of orient..my merry forumm.......

[Binger]

lol Cedar.....lol!!

[Cedarfarm]

Isn't that a Bill Withers song? 'Just the three of us'...

[Crown 84]

Say "Hey" and "Hay" to Bix for me, Cedar.
Fox is fine.

(Sorry I can't post as fast as you 2. I'm a slower typer and have dial-up so I might not seem as responsive but I'm here!)

43 minutes.

[Binger]

we can make it through the night.. just the three of us.....

[Cedarfarm]

I remember saying those words to that song (we three Kings....) and not one clue as to what the meaning was!!

[Binger]

Crown... I had dial up till a month ago... so I know.. trust me...

youve been great this year with all my jokes......

[Binger]

Cedar- now you know..... its about late night gabbing on the forum!!

41 minutes

[Crown 84]

You bet, Bing.

Won't the others be surprised when they see how many pages have advanced when they log on tomorrow!

40 minutes.

[Binger]

Crown- I was thinking the same thing.... this thread is going to jump like 89 pages...

lets blame it on jay...... what do you two say??

[Binger]

Cedar.... what's shaking up North?? cold?

[Crown 84]

Sounds good to me, Bing.

Whew!! My eyes are heavy but my spirit is light, thanks to you two!

[Binger]

hang tough 38 minutes..... have some java!! I just had cup 10 and I'm not even tired.. not sure why- but I'm not...

[Crown 84]

What about Auntie M. Was she planning to join us?

36 minutes.

[Cedarfarm]

I had to log out and back in...couldn't send a message...

plus, I took a quick caffeine nap.

Not cold, but warm today..really nice.

[Crown 84]

Hey, Cedar.
No post for 6 minutes.
What gives?

37 minutes.

[Binger]

she said she was going to try and jump in at some point... plus I think she emailed SarahElizabeth.. who hasn't been here for awhile.. -but helped us last year.... remember Crown...

hey what happened there Michigan gal?

[Binger]

34 minutes and the dirty dozen just finished on AMC.....

[Cedarfarm]

S=L=O=W computer....

[Crown 84]

Sarah Elizabeth!
I miss her. She was a nice, young voice to help keep us from getting too old.
Wonder what she has been up to?

31 minutes.

[Binger]

Cedar?? You here babe?

Crown- what time will you get up tomorrow? 2 or 3??

32 minutes...

[Cedarfarm]

I was hoping it would be Lightitup!

[Binger]

31 is correct.... Cedar- feed those squirels.....get that thing running faster.....

[Crown 84]

Welcome back, Cedar!
I was getting worried.
(Computer problems can be a nuisance!)

30 minutes!!

[Binger]

lightitup has her own forum...... I was thinking maybe Gracie.. she hasn't been around in so long.... if ever here....

[Crown 84]

Have to get up to go to work about 6:15 or 6:20, so I'll be sleeeeeepy!

[Cedarfarm]

Auntie? You...you..here?

Scotch tape in 50 some rolls package...hummm, yeah that's ok because it's one package.

What is she talking about//my brain...time for Isreal lites deli break

[Binger]

I am in bed.. drinking java.. on the computer.... hmmm- sounds like a scene from one of my operas... wake up jay Crown and tell him to get the paus du lux going/....

[Cedarfarm]

I just know I'll grit my teeth for two hours before I finally drift off ..... then the alarm goes off...lol!!

[Binger]

I admit to ebing kinda lost on that-figured it was subliminal Cedar-

[Crown 84]

Alas, Jay has left us for the evening!
Only us night owls are left.

28 minutes.

[Binger]

4:45 for me... sleeeeeeppppyyy....27 minutes....

[Binger]

I love Jay...

[Cedarfarm]

...no crumbs in bed...no biscotti...coffee is ok

[Binger]

Cedar-I'll give you a shout out when I wake up.......

[Crown 84]

Careful, Binger.
Don't spill coffee on the keyboard.

25 minutes.

[RadioJonD]

Not so regular as a poster here in the Countdown, but I enjoy everyone's post every day!

[Binger]

No biscotti?? Man... tough tough..... Java in bed is awesome... java anytime is awesome...

25 minutes

[Binger]

hey radio dude is here........

[Crown 84]

Hmmm....
Think I'll fix Carl and me a batch of popcorn.
Be right back.

[Binger]

Crown- I would gladly slurp it up.....

[Binger]

23 minutes... radio- you at work??

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Radioman!

[Crown 84]

Carl is wearing a garland around his neck and a wreath on his head.
I'll give him seasonal. Silly but seasonal.
(That camel!)

Hi, Radio.
Glad you could join us.

21 minutes.

[Binger]

hmm maye just the 2 of us at the moment... I think Dinah Shore used to belt that out didn't she?

21 minutes...

[Binger]

that silly camel.....

[Binger]

crown.. how is life with carl?

[Cedarfarm]

Dinah used to belt out that Chevolet theme song....on Arthur Godfreys show.

[Binger]

Jay said he made him go to a pussy cat dolls concert ( sure.. blame it on the camel...)

[Binger]

that was before she hosted a ladies golf tourament and pre-burt reynolds....

[Binger]

18 minutes

[Crown 84]

Life with Carl is rarely dull.
(I think he's working on a new coffee-banana blend)

[Binger]

wow thats a blend I never tried.....

[Crown 84]

16 minutes.
Hey! Getting pretty close!

[Binger]

16 minutes....

[Cedarfarm]

Burt Reynolds....that guy was with everybody.

[Crown 84]

I'll have Carl send you a batch, Bing.

15 minutes! Wow!

[Crown 84]

Is Bix awake, Cedar?

14 minutes.

[Binger]

i wouldnt stay up for anyone else but you two...(three when jay is here...) I really love this...

[Binger]

yeah post dinah was Sally Field.. that was pre-Loni Anderson who was pre-pancake waitress

[Crown 84]

Awww. Same here, my friend.
It doesn't get any better than this.

[Cedarfarm]

Me too Bing...

Crown, Bix is out like a light on the couch...on his back!

[Binger]

13 minutes.... guess it will be another year before we again all meet in real time

[Crown 84]

12 minutes.
Golly, Gee!

[Cedarfarm]

Face Lift Central.....

[Binger]

sounds like a position Crown would like!!

[Cedarfarm]

Wow, I didn't need a back-up brain afterall!!

[Binger]

the couch- not the face lift.....

[Cedarfarm]

LOL!!!! That Bing....

[Crown 84]

Fox likes to sleep like that, too.
(And don't get me started on Carl!)

Hey, Binger. A year??
What about Christmas eve??

[Binger]

Cedar your brain is perefct.. and the heart couldn't be any bigger...... you have two out of the four needed OZ traits....

[RadioJonD]

23 minutes... radio- you at work??

Actually, I am at home. MMC is running real slow for me tonight too.

[Cedarfarm]

You don't want to see Lonnie Anderson these days...or Burt Reynolds...or Mickey Rourke...

[Binger]

I missed last Christmas Eve- was at my sisters until post midnight- I didn't get in here till after 2:00AM Christmas day.. I'll try to get here...

10 minutes... here we go.....

[Crown 84]

Hey, Radio.
Is Santa selling Royal CROWN cola?

8 minutes!!