Countdown to Christmas 2007!!!

[morelia92]

Hello gang..
An hour and a half til my weekend starts...HOORAY!

Had a couple of changes in plans, which is fine!

Tonight..maybe hubby and I can go to the mall?

Saturday we were gonna go to Hershey, but with some budget issues that will hopefully happen next weekend. Besides the weather is supposed to get bad!

So instead we might go downtown and take pics by the nativity and Christmas tree....
my niece's baby shower is also on Saturday

Sunday is a day to relax and then go to mass

I work on Monday..
Takin' off Tuesday to volunteer at the Salvation Army (also my daughters 16th birthday)
Wednesday is our office party
Thursday is a work day

starting my holiday on Friday the 21st..... shopping for one thing! (YUCK...lol)

[sila]

Hello gang..
An hour and a half til my weekend starts...HOORAY!

Had a couple of changes in plans, which is fine!

Tonight..maybe hubby and I can go to the mall?

Saturday we were gonna go to Hershey, but with some budget issues that will hopefully happen next weekend. Besides the weather is supposed to get bad!

So instead we might go downtown and take pics by the nativity and Christmas tree....
my niece's baby shower is also on Saturday

Sunday is a day to relax and then go to mass

I work on Monday..
Takin' off Tuesday to volunteer at the Salvation Army (also my daughters 16th birthday)
Wednesday is our office party
Thursday is a work day

starting my holiday on Friday the 21st..... shopping for one thing! (YUCK...lol)

sounds good xxxx

[sila]

morning xxxx
off to lunch with a friend today xxx

[Crown 84]

SEASON DAY 33
Days to Christmas Day: 10 (Single digits tomorrow. Double Wow!)

Good Morning, all of my Christmas buddies!

Next-To-The-Last weekend before the Big Day.
Are you ready? Is all that shopping done? Are the gifts wrapped? Cards sent? ......Coffee drunk?
"Great balls of fire, time's a-wastin"!

The temp here in Raleigh was 46 when I got up about 4 hours ago. It has now dropped to 44 and it's overcast. Has the feel of snow in the air but that is not predicted.

I'm probably just wasting type but has anyone heard about the annual "Holiday at Pops" (Boston Pops Orchestra) concert that used to be broadcast on TV every year until recently? Any chance it will make a comeback?
Can't understand why they stopped televising this wonderful program. It was my favorite annual special.

Well, have a Stupendous Saturday, everyone!
Enjoy your weekend and keep a Christmas song in your heart wherever you go.

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Crownster! How's that FOX doing today?

Big Big BIG storm heading our way....ice, snow, high winds...you know, the good stuff.

I think I already caught that "Christmas at the White House" sometime last week...or was that a re-run of last year's?

[Cedarfarm]

Oh, the "Holiday at Pops"...oh yes, I loved watching that program, a good one to put you in the Christmas mood... Haven't heard if it's going to be on.

Enjoy your Saturday!

[sila]

morning its my happy birthday today sooo im lunching with my sisters

[clarebear]

:hi: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SILA HAVE A GREAT DAY! :hi:

[slgslg02]

merry christmas all

[kelly ann]

Merry christmas to you too!! And Happy Birthday Sila !!! (it's the most wonderful time of the year)

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/XmasPicAlbum/TumblingSnowball.gif 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......:snowball:

[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

[Binger]

ok wheres the jayster.. the plaid girla nd the michigan gal... chop chop.. Christmas's a coming.. chop chop.... YABBA!

[JayIsh]

I'm aboard, just a little quiet...My head is spinning and I can't believe that we are a week away...And I'm even dreading it all being over a little...Typical for me...We have a million stops to make over the next week...Hope we have time to really enjoy things...That Michigan girl has been a little scarce...I'll have to email her!!!

A big old Christmas hug to you my good friend Binger...Someday, we'll all celebrate together around a big fireplace with all the coffee one can drink! We'll solve all the worlds problems, have the greatest Christmas ever, than have more coffee...Sound like a plan???

Oh...And I don't think the Tabernacle Choir is sponsored by Starbucks...I think that members of the church avoid coffee, and all caffeine if I'm not mistaken...I know religion takes sacrifice...But man that would be the ultimate...Oh well...The temples are beautiful, the congregation is growing swiftly and the singing is superb...They must be doing something right!!!

[Maureen]

I'm around!!! Have spent the better part of 3 hours this afternoon panicking in the woods after my dog's lead snapped and he took off. Just as we were giving up (5pm and pitch black) he trotted back through the shispering pines, trailing 25ft of extendible lead behind him. All the better to string him up with!!!!!!!

101 uses for plaid

No. 43 - Tear into handy strips and use to tie on twigs and branches to find your way back through the woods. Handy for those times when your evil stepmother deserts you and your brother and you are left to the mercy of an old crone with a tasty house. Point of note - don't rely on dogs finding their way back; dogs are colorblind!

Fuelled by high octane caffeine in my Bubba Keg 2000, I advance on the masses tomorrow, prepared to take no prisoners. I will shop till I drop or until my bank manager turns a nice shade of Hunting Stewart - whichever comes first

T minus 7 and counting - we have ignition..........:yahoo:

[Crown 84]

had no idea they backed theMormon tabernacle Choir... weelllllll allllll right

PBS - Wednesday night - 9:00PM ET - Be there.

[Crown 84]

Where, oh where, has our Cedarfarm gone?
Where, oh where, can she be......?

[sila]

morning
more kids parties today!!

[Euan Buchan]

Hard to believe a week today will be Christmas

[Maureen]

Unless my calculations are seriously out, a week today and you'll have missed it!!! Christmas Day is next Tuesday, isn't it?????:-o

[Crown 84]

Good top-'O-the-week Morning to you!
(Did you know from the Wednesday hump, you can see all the way to Christmas?)

SEASON DAY 37
Days to Christmas Day: 6
(Under a week left! Not possible, just not possible!)

Better rush those Christmas preparations to completion.
Get that last minute gift, listen to that album you haven't put on yet. Install that final ornament.
........Drink that extra cup of coffee..... (Oops, none left. Hmmmmm........ Wonder who drank it??)

Have a Wonderful Wednesday / Happy Hump Day.
Enjoy the downhill coast to the weekend.
.........and THEN.......well.......you know!

[Cedarfarm]

A quick hello to my friends!! ~OMG. I can't believe it will be here so soon...I have to keep moving like a shark or I won't get it all done!

Think I'll go brew some and think about it...! Ohhhh baby...

[sila]

hello to you too xxxxxxxxx

[Crown 84]

Glad to see you back, Cedar.
We were begining to despair.
How are things on the "farm"?

[Cedarfarm]

Oh Crownster....the farm is all decked out for Christmas!... Well, the inside of the house is, but outside I have only one evergreen dressed in white lights this year. I'm taking a break right now from baking...wasn't going to fit it in this year but changed my mind and now I'm on my 5th set of cookies (baking, not eating)...Ohhh, this is it!!! Listening to Christmas music, drinking a cold one, writing you...YABBA!
The only way it could get any better would be having a huge barn party with all of you bobbing for apples!! heheheh.

[Cedarfarm]

Ms. SILA. Happy Belated Birthday wishes!

[Crown 84]

The only way it could get any better would be having a huge barn party with all of you bobbing for apples!! heheheh.
Fill the tub with coffee and the Bingster will come.

[sila]

thank you cedar xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
morning everyone not long now!!!

[Crown 84]

You are so right, Sila.
In fact.......
SEASON DAY 38
Days to Christmas Day: 5 (Your eyes are not playing tricks on you, it says 5 alright. Wow, close, so close!)

Another frosty good mornining to everyone from Raleigh, NC where the thermometer stood right at 32 when I stepped out to begin my daily commute.
I was again glad I left a sheet over the old Crown Vic's windshield last night as there was heavy frost all over the rest of the car.
(A garage, a garage, I would trade 100,000 gallons of coffee for a garage!)

Well, I hope everyone has the most Thrilling of Thursdays!
Tomorrow is Friday, and then the weekend, and then.....well.... if you don't know by now, then what are you doing here?

[TooShort4]

Sooo sooo close to Christmas, boy am I excited! Im going to get up early, oh so early haha. im all giddy now

[sila]

wooooooooooohooooooooooooo

[Cedarfarm]

Crown, if I were SANTA or the 'great and powerful' OZ...I would bring you a garage for Christmas!! To keep those pesky teenie-tiny willow leaves from landing on the ol' Crown Victoria! Oh and I would buy Bingster a coffee plantation in Brazil. And Auntie, a Christmas Tree farm in the most beautiful part of Canada...and Jay, a French pastry shoppe and a new pair of tights...and me, a new computer...oh I wish I was SANTA...! Oh and SILA would get endless days of shopping...at Herrods...endless hours of buying cool stuff for her kids!

[JayIsh]

That's the sweetest gift anybody almost ever almost gave me...


MWAH!!!

[Crown 84]

Awww, Cedar!
After reading that, I feel like it's Christmas already!

Actually, your desire to be Santa tracks very closely with the plot of an old Twilight Zone story from December of 1960, where a man (played by Art Carney) finds a magic bag that begins to give gifts on Christmas Eve.
I have the series on DVD and try to always watch that eipsode during the Christmas season.

[clarebear]

Merry Christmas everyone! :)

[kelly ann]

merry christmas clarebear!!! Have some rep on me!!!

[Binger]

Did someone say a " vat of coffee" somewhere.. where... where... tell me now... ohhh yessss..... hey Jayish gets a new pair of tights.. hmmmmm must be an aira/paus dulux in here somewhere....

[Binger]

I still have so much to do and now my perfect red 1960s front door bells have gone out- not sure if I can get replacement parts in time for christmas.. geeexxx ebay what a hoax.....

[Binger]

ohh my- a good use for plaid.. snicker...

[Binger]

YABBA! Have a swell friday folks......

[sila]

wooohoooo last day of work and i finish at 2.30!!

[slgslg02]

Hello all may Christmas friends. Yesterday was my last day of work till next Friday. Me and my brother are leaving bout 9 am to go shopping for our ladies. We'll be gone most of the day so wish us luck with all the other crazy shoppers. Anyways i want to wish everyone of y'all a great and merry Christmas and have a blessed day. Gosh i just love Christmas.. And god bless y'all

[Crown 84]

Me too, Slg, me to!

SEASON DAY 39
Days to Christmas Day: 4 (No, it just can't be. Three hundred and sixty-five down to 4?? - not possible!)

Well, all I can say is I hope everyone is ready, 'cuz it's just around the corner. One last, glorious weekend to shop, get a bite to eat at your favorite cafe,...... grab a supersized coffee flagon at Starbucks!

Damp and cool here in Raleigh at this hour with the temp at 44. At least there was no frost (and no willow leaves!) on my car this morning.

My sister, father and I are meeting a friend of my sister's at "Ruby Tuesday" for dinner this evening.
One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to eat out at a nice restaurant! It just seems so warm and seasonal -- but the place MUST have Christmas decorations for the magic to work.

Well have a FABULOUS FRIDAY, FRIENDS!
I hope your weekend is wonderous and fruitful (and hopefully without too much stress!)
Keep that Christmas song on your lips and the spirit of Christmas in your heart as you go and you'll be happier - promise!

[Cedarfarm]

A Merry Morning to you! WOW...Friday, finally...is it just me or did this week take forever to end?
Can you believe this is the last day of FALL? Winter officially begins tomorrow.

Have a groovy time Crown..hope the decorations are heart-warming and the food even better!

Merry Christmas to you too SLG! And to one and all!!

[Cedarfarm]

~Sorry Bingster..about your circa 1960 red plastic bells. Hope you can make them shine again. I think we were the only family that didn't have a set of those. BTW, I just saw some in a ACE hardware store recently, they are making them again even in a cool retro box. Half off, they were $7!

YABBA!

[Crown 84]

Yes.
My sister bought a set last year and has them up again for this Christmas.

[Binger]

I am going to look at ace- everyone has commented on them this year- they look so cool in my window- each morning, mid morning, early afternoon, mid-afternoon, early evening, mid evening, late evening, early am.. whenI am having a coffee break, I sit and look at them... so thanx for the tip- off to ACE I go......

[Binger]

Hey- off for a solid week- yeahhhh baybyyeee.. YABBA and all that other cool stuff.... might even shop some tomorrow- for myself no less... YABBA..... bet your house smells so good like mine does...... ehat a groovy weekend....

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Crown, if I were SANTA or the 'great and powerful' OZ...I would bring you a garage for Christmas!! To keep those pesky teenie-tiny willow leaves from landing on the ol' Crown Victoria! Oh and I would buy Bingster a coffee plantation in Brazil. And Auntie, a Christmas Tree farm in the most beautiful part of Canada...and Jay, a French pastry shoppe and a new pair of tights...and me, a new computer...oh I wish I was SANTA...! Oh and SILA would get endless days of shopping...at Herrods...endless hours of buying cool stuff for her kids!

Coupled with the Christmas Tree Farm in the most beautiful part of Canada can I trouble you for a year round Christmas Lodge to host some rather festive Christmas chums I know?

:} That would be a great and powerful gift!

[Cedarfarm]

You got it Auntster!!

Great to hear from you....Merry Christmas Auntie!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Well here it is just days before the "big day", you know the one I've been looking forward to since last Boxing Day and wouldn't you know it I'M NOT READY - uggh!

The weather hasn't cooperated and when it has, I was occupied with other tasks and unable to go. So the last seven gifts I have to get will be bought tomorrow. Of course they're calling for rain. Oh well, I'll just pop open my Auntie Poppins Umbrella and head over to the mall.

:-x Santa is delivering my surprises to my parents house this year. That means I'll be able to pop into the CHAT room sometime over Chrsitmas Eve or Christmas Day between visits.

My husband and I will open our gifts to each other here and watch O'Malley open his presents from Santa while we wait for my parents, brother - his girlfriend and chaufeaur friend to wake up and call us to come over. Last year we agreed that 10:00 was a good time, but nobody was ready for us until 11:00 - seems like it gets later every year. Perhaps that's because they need more sleep as they get older.

I didn't put myself into that older age category because I'll be wide awake all night listening for the sound of sleigh bells and trying to catch a few winks.

Visit to Santa Update and possibly a quick visit to NORAD and I'll be all set.

~ I don't have to go to work for eight days. Yippee!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

You got it Auntster!!

Great to hear from you....Merry Christmas Auntie!

:)& HoHoHelloooooooo darling!

[sila]

morning xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Crown 84]

A Stupendous Saturday morning to one and all!
Last Saturday before the Big Day.

SEASON DAY 40
Days to Christmas Day: 3 (No typo - it's true - that number is a three! Almost there, guys!)

Forty-Four in Raleigh at this hour with overcast skies.
(Snow?? Nah! The weather service says no chance.
Of course, they have been wrong before......)

Hey! Who will be here as the minutes wind down on Christmas Eve? I'll certainly try to show up "in real time", if family obligations allow. Hope to see you then!

Have a Wonderous Weekend, everybody!

[Cedarfarm]

Good Afternoon Christmas Pals!

WOW! So close...so close. I will definitely try to be here on Christmas Eve with you Crownster. I love Christmas Eve day more than 'THE' day itself...it holds more magic, especially in the late day into evening when the candles get lit, the fire is stoked, the roast is in the oven, some "Cheer" poured into glasses...and if it is snowing...Oh if it snows on Christmas Eve...it's perfection.

Right now, listening to The Lansing Symphony Holiday Pops on PBS. Doing a Leroy Anderson medley.

[Maureen]

Hey Cedar!!!!! Merry Last Saturday Before Christmas!!! I tackled the worst of grocery shopping at 8am this morning while there was still food on the shelves and people were still pleasant!!!

I have everything crossable crossed for your white Christmas eve. We're not going to get one so you can have mine. Please tell it all about me and send pictures!!

Have a good and stressfree weekend guys!!!!

Binger - I'll work on plaid bells - won't be as simple as Latvia........!!

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Maureen! ~I think I heard a rumor that it definitely WILL snow on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day. But before that, the snow we've had for awhile has to turn into mud...it's raining now..46 degrees. Ohh, muddy paws...so much fun!

[Sanity Clause]

I will visit here on Christmas Eve.:hi:

[sila]

merry christmas eve eve xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[ChristmasFan08]

Hi Everone Hope You Are All Ok Its Under 2 Days Now And Im So Excited I Just Cant Wait Merry Christmas All

[Crown 84]

~I think I heard a rumor that it definitely WILL snow on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day.
That would be great, Cedar! And if it occurs, you must snap a photo for the Christmas Photos 2007 thread!
I also know how you feel about Christmas Eve.
We anticipate Christmas Day but realize that that it is also the end.
That factor is another reason why I devised the idea of the Season count - the "Season" has depth and is not over in just one day.

And speaking of that:
SEASON DAY 41
Days to Christmas Day: 2 (Fantastic!, Fantastic!)

Warmer here this morning, with the temp over here at my father's place (where we have gathered for Christmas) standing at 53. Another good raking day. (The leaves keep falling around here until early January!)

Well, have a Super last Sunday before Christmas and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/XmasPicAlbum/candycanemouse.gif

I can't believe an entire Saturday slipped by without a visit to any of my festive hang-outs.

Good news though, I'm finished my shopping and everything is wrapped up and ready to be opened.

I still have two rolls of Scotch tape left if anyone needs to borrow any and I also have three rolls of gift wrap, some tissue paper and gift tags too.

:-) I don't know what time I'll be around on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning, but I'll be knocking on the Chat room door a few times. If my plans work out, I'll be home in time to greet midnight and see if Santa is heading my way.

It's raining today, but we're expecting snow later tonight (snow squalls) and fluffy snow tomorrow afternoon.

I'll be lighting the luminaries with my dad, brother and neighbours around 5:30 tomorrow night. I hope my night digital photography works out so I can show you how beautiful the street is.

My dad and my brother will help me if the "fireworks" feature isn't the best choice for taking pictures I have several others to choose from.

Festive Cheers,
Auntie M.

[Binger]

I will try- but rarely get home before midnight- I think I checked in at 2:00AM Christmas Am last year... Crown- I agree- it isthe build up that I enjoy- I think I almost enjoy that night we count down to the season more so than the " big day itself.." . I also love coffee.. were you all aware of that?

[Binger]

Man- snow on Christmas Eve... thatw ould be awesome.. we have 70 degrees here right now..." I'm dreaming of a beach day Christmas...."s speaking of dreaming.. bet Crown is doing that right now......

[lightitup]

Hey everyone. I stopped by to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I hope you get all your wishes this year.

[Cedarfarm]

OMG! What a TREAT!!!
HI LIGHT! How are you? So Great to hear from you!!!!! ~Merry, Merry Christmas!!!!!

I received a nice card from Sparkling Star and she said she might stop in to say "Hi" to her old friends also!! Hope So!

EXTREMELY Windy outside and it is artic bitter cold. The horses are crazed, running around nipping and chasing each other..manes and tails flying!

Gotta go shopping...one LAST time, but this time it's for the horses. They always get fresh shavings a new salt block and some kind of alfafa/apple treat. The "girls" (my hens) get fancier scatch than usual and fresh shavings plus bananas and oatmeal...they love that.

Talk to ya later alligators. Nutters. Christmas Angels. Ok ok, I'm outta here. YABBA YABBA YABBA......

[clarebear]

Thank-you to everyone that has sent me a card this year! I hope you got mine.
Merry christmas everyone woo-hoo!! :razz: :hi:

[sweetmisery]

23 hours, 52 minutes left!!! Cant wait!

[clarebear]

23 hours, 52 minutes left!!! Cant wait!

YAY!!

[RadioJonD]

Merry Christmas everyone!

The good thing about being in the middle of my work week during Christmas is that I will be able to be here and in the chat room Christmas Eve and Christmas Day evening! Due to the nature of my work, I may have to duck out and come back at times. Idiots and thugs are never able to get by without "assistance" from public safety agencies, even during Christmas. Sad, but true.

During the regularly scheduled chat tonight (12/23/2007), join me in listening to The Bone Conduction Music Show - Christmas Extravaganza between 7:00 - 11:00 pm, ET. Remember the listening/chat parties when host Thayrone gave us shout outs & Lovely Linda would join us in the chat room? They even played Christmas music for us all during the year! Thayrone still wonders were we all went.

BCMS - http://www.thayrone.com/ Follow the listen links. Also choose the two hour Christmas show archive for a warm up to tonight's four hour show!

Chat - http://www.christmaschatter.com/ When logging into the chat, boxes will ask you for your name and a password. Most of us use our forum screen name as a courtesy. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but a password isn't necessary. I never use a password and always get in.

Now, for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day I'll be in chat off and on between 4:00 pm & midnight, Eastern. I'll also have Jon Solomon's twenty-four hour Christmas Marathon Show playing - http://www.wprb.com/ Click on the listen now link. Jon takes requests by e-mail and by phone and keeps a running playlist (no repeats) online. I know that members from FaLaLaLaLa.com will be interacting with Jon. Let's see if we can get him to mention the MMC Network as well!

From the website:

20th Annual 24-Hour Xmas show!
Jon Solomon is at the controls this Monday, December 24th starting at 6:00 pm ET until December 25th at 6:00 pm ET for the 20th annual edition of his 24-Hour Holiday Radio Show. Have a request or a submission you would like to make? Send Jon an email.

Also check Jon's web site - http://www.keepingscoreathome.com/

Hope to see all of you there!

[Binger]

Hey Radio.. I rememberc hatting with you one Christmas AM circa 4:00Am... I was watching Ralphie... and it was bitter cold.. this year- no fire... we might have to turn the AC on... wish I was in Michigan.. cold artic cold.. but ohhh so warmmmmm YABBA!

[Binger]

Check back in later- might try to make it to chat......
YABBA.. as Vince Gill sings.. Christmas is finally here....

[Maureen]

This is IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's now officially 0006 hours which, by my reckoning, makes it OFFICIALLY Christmas Eve in Great Britain.

Hope you all have a good one and ENJOY it!!!

I'm putting coffee on now!!!!

[RadioJonD]

Hey Radio.. I rememberc hatting with you one Christmas AM circa 4:00Am... I was watching Ralphie... and it was bitter cold.. this year- no fire... we might have to turn the AC on... wish I was in Michigan.. cold artic cold.. but ohhh so warmmmmm YABBA!

Come on in! Our AC is on too! I think I remember that I was working the Midnight shift at the old place when we chatted!

[Cedarfarm]

Ohhh, they ring the bells at Midnight, ring them loud and clear...Christmas, Christmas... is here.

Listening to the best radio show right now....I'm so in love.

[Cedarfarm]

Hey! You Christmas Pals....

Christmas Time's a comin'!! Snowflakes are fallin'..bitter cold...white candles burnin'...my heart is yearnin'....ohhhh, Christmas Time's a Comin', Christmas Times a Comin', Christmas Time's a Comin'.... and I know I'm goin' home.

Home.

[Binger]

Hey Cedar- I hear that radio listeners " near and far " can really feel the power of the music-

[Binger]

ohh Bill Monroe...AWESOME......... Christmas Times a Coming..... her Cedar- we're in Chat- you around?

[Cedarfarm]

How do I find 'Chat"??

[clarebear]

It's christmas eve!

[sila]

http://http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1405/anixmaspm5.gif



have a super xmas eve im soooo excited!!!!

[Crown 84]

GOOD MORNING!! A REAL Marvelous Monday!!

SEASON DAY 42
Days to Christmas Day: 1 (Christmas Eve! What more need be said?)

Well, this is it guys - Christmas Eve. Nearly a full year of counting dwindled down to a single day. << Sigh! >>
I hope it's a good one, and that everyone got everything done they wanted to.
Will certainly try to be here late this evening to count down the minutes to midnight, family obligations allowing.

Have an outstanding Christmas Eve Day and I hope to see some of you here tonight!

[ChristmasFan08]

I Want To Wiah Everyone A Very Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year

[sweetmisery]

Merry Christmas to all! Zero hour here! WOOOO!!!

[slgslg02]

merry Christmas everyone

[RadioJonD]

The chat room was a busy place last night! Crown, I won't even tell you what Binger said about you!

Even with the trolls popping in, we managed to get the upper hand and scare them off with our Christmas Spirit. Hopefully everyone will be back tonight and more will join in the insanity!

MMC member whychristmas will be on BBC Radio at 11.45pm UK/GMT, so that’s 7.45pm EST and 4.45pm PST. http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/radio/

http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7790

And don't forget Jon Solomon's 24 Hr Marathon Show on WPRB - http://www.wprb.com/listen.html If you talk with or email Jon, tell him I sent you!

And if that ain't enough (and by holly jolly golly, why shouldn't it be!), last evening's Bone Conduction Music Show - Christmas Extravaganza is now available for download or streaming. - http://www.thayrone.com/listennow.html

Hope to see y'all here and in chat this Evening! UK friends, feel free to stay up and rub it in that Christmas has arrived for you while the rest of us are still waitin'!

[JayIsh]

Hi guys!!!

Just a quick note to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I have LOVED it here this year!!! A BIG, BIG, BIG thank you to the founder of our feast, Mr. Jeff Westover!!! And to you all as well! Thanks for your enthusiasm for this wonderful holiday, and for your patience with my dumb jokes! I love you!

jay

[Binger]

Ditto for me... Much love to everyone especially those who stood by me in my darkest hour of 2007....... I will gladly bounce through cyberspace to remain a part of this family. For once, I won't even joke Crown ... they are the best... as is this forum and what it means to me...

Here's to an awesome 2008 and the great joy that is Christmas 2007.
xoxoxoxox

[Binger]

Radio- I am not even going to tyrya nd explain chat last night- except that it was hilarious.... a real treat to be in real time with everyone......and I am not even going to try and repeat the way we were joking Crown.... OMG YABBA!!! ( and the REDSKISN win!!!0

YABBA!!!!

[act_as_if]

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!!

[RadioJonD]

Alright folks! I've been surveilling the chat room and there are folks in there I've never heard of (as always, boys and girls, a preposition is a terrible thing to end a sentence with!).

We may have to clean house when we get fired up over there! We seem to have squeezed them out last night when enough of us got in and started chatting about the real reason for being there! Just be sure to not confront them about being there or for what they are posting. That's what they like!

[RadioJonD]

Okay folks! Chat is open. So far three friendlys and no trolls.

[Jeff Westover]

Merry Christmas all! Sorry for the slow downs...we worked all year to improve things but we're just overwhelmed and barely hanging on. Back to work the day after tomorrow! We'll see if for Christmas 2008 if we can't speed it up even more.

[Binger]

12:04 Am..... Merry Christmas Everyone>>>>>> Much Love

[Binger]

someone is blaring have yourself a merry little christmas.... it is 12:05AM and I can hear it....

[sila]

merry christmas everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[sila]

mine hasnt started kids still in bed!!!!

[clarebear]

Merry christmas!!! Woo-Hoo!! :razz:

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/XmasGalmic.jpg A song for y'all!

It Feels Like Christmas By: Auntie Mistletoe (based on the lyrics to You Make Me Feel Like Dancing by: Leo Sayer [Written by Leo Sayer and Vini Poncia])

I’ve got the cutest stocking
You’re gonna fill it for me
You’ll avoid disappointing
Just sprinkle your magic dust
And *poof* there’s a present for me
Stop and admire my decorated yard
Tiptoe softly so I won’t catch you off guard

It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas
I’m gonna celebrate in every way
It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas
I’m gonna celebrate in every way
You make we wanna believe
And thankful for what I receive

It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas ahhhh ho ho ho ho
It feels like Christmas ~ Christmas ahhhh ho ho ho ho


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/GreenAngelGlobe.gif An Irish Blessing:

May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas.

HoHoHo Merrrrrrrrrrrrrry Christmas!

[mammaduke]

Merry Christmas Everyone. I hope all you have a wonderful day. Jon, Head Elf, Jeff &lightitup thank you for staying on with me last night as I counted down to midnight. That ment so much to me.:tree:

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:cry: I missed out on Chatting last night. I was there earlier this morning, but nobody was around yet. I'll check in again later.

I didn't hear any sleigh bells last night, how 'bout you?


I couldn't even Track Santa last night, got something going on with my virtual memory or Java script and the images couldn't load properly at Santa Update and NORAD.

Boohoohoo. Well, there's always next Christmas Eve!:rudolph:

[RadioJonD]

Yep, chat was fun, Mamamduke! Thanks to everyone who came in and helped us fight the trolls!

[Binger]

drive by... Merry Christmas everyone....... much love on our special day.... though we rejoice here all year long...

[Binger]

be back later.. maybe we cana ll meet in chat- I rushed to get home last night- made it by 2 minutes.....YABBA... wake up... welcome welcome Christmas day!

[Cedarfarm]

~MERRY CHRISTMAS my Dear Ones!!~

Hope the best for all of you and a very happy, healthy New Year!!! My love to my best friend, Bing...my love to you all!

Don't go to K-mart on Christmas Eve day...without a box of kleenex handy. I had to buy a candy thermometer and witnessed 3 adult men trying to buy presents for their wives...standing in the cookware section...looking bewildered, confused...crockpot or pyrex bowls...crockpot or rice cooker? hmmmm. One of them and I made eye contact...he said, "I just don't know...what she likes." It breaks my heart, every year.

ENJOY your day with your family, friends, pets.

XOXOXOXOXO

:tree:

[Crown 84]

Merry Christmas to one and all!!

I know I'm late onto the board (and was so busy with final preparation/helping my sister assemble things, that I could not get to the board at all last night).
We were making rather merry this morning so this is the first lul I've had to get here!

Well, I am looking forward to my annual week off from Countdown duties as we move from Christmas to New Year's Day.
A new thread will be launched then for Christmas 2008 and this thread is scheduled to be locked just before midnight on 12-31.

It's been a great run this year even though we did not start until late July! We should have a much higher total post count by the end of the 2008 thread!

Enjoy the rest of your day!
(Oh, and have a Terrific Tuesday, of course!)

[Rennabelle]

Crown, hope you have a good break. Hope your Christmas was grand.

Merry Christmas to all my wonderful family here hope your Christmas was a great one.

Jude you should have told him he was in the wrong section and took him to the jewelry section. Then give him the box of tissues, lol. Hope your Christmas was the best m/f. Hope you are feeling better now also.

[clarebear]

Happy boxing day folks!!! :)

[clarebear]

I hope you have all had a wonderful beautiful christmas! luv Clare!

[sila]

morning hope you all had a fab xmas
its my sons happy birthday today
but he is still out from last night!

[slgslg02]

merry Christmas all

[Rennabelle]

Happy Boxing Day to those celebrating this holiday. Hope it goes great for all.

Well it wont be long now until we start our new countdown to Christmas 2008 boy are the years going fast. It was just the other day when everyone was worried about their computers crashing because of the new century and now boy is that a thing of the past. The older we get the faster time flies by. bye bye.

We have snow here, Mother Nature was a day late for that white Christmas. Boo but it sure is pretty. I do prefer it to stay in the mountains. We have snow on the ground and are nestled at the base of snow covered mountains all around our little town. Would make a pretty postcard.

[Binger]

Merry day after everyone.. already I am planning ( and scheming) for 08...... I hate to see this thread go... it was our " first" together here at this forum.. again....we continue to bounce through cyberspace remaining the rag tag band that celebrates year long....

[Binger]

If I am correct- we hit a milestone within the first two weeks aftyer we launch our new thread- Crown- don't we go under 300 days very quickly? Wake up and let me know... geeeexx.. it's boxing day- not box spring day..."

[sugarplum fairy]

Well, it is time now to start counting down to Christmas 2008! It will be here before you know it.:))

[Crown 84]

Hi, All!

Yes, Bing, we hit the 300-day window less than 3 weeks into the count!

Cool but sunny today.
Having fun with the family and enjoying my week off.

I hope everyone had a Wonderful Wednesday / Happy Hump Day.

[Cedarfarm]

~Hello Renna! Crownster, Bing....everyone!

I so agree Bing, hate to see this thread get locked-up in cyberspace...we had to fight and claw our way to be together ~ once again. I wish somehow these precious threads could go into a vault that we could tap into whenever we wanted some inspiration. Guess we call that memories...Thanks Crown for always being here...always.

Watch out! The Bingster is scheming for 2008! Something to look forward to, right? YABBA!

Glad to see all of you back in the swing after the big let down. Let's look forward now to a great new Christmas coming...2008! Let the Countdown BEGIN!!!! Let's go!

[Cedarfarm]

Oh, almost forgot! Crownster! ....Better late than never I say. I'm going to post some pics on your Christmas Photos 2007 Thread. I took these awhile back, of my Christmas Hutch I keep all year long...enjoy. Here is one pic that I took when the sun shone in the old glass windows of the cabinet and it looks like a dream ( or nightmare, depending on how you look at it!! LOL/)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/Xmas2.jpg

[sila]

eeeek that piccie is scary!!!
morning all hope you are still enjoying the festive season xxxxxxxxx

son had a lovely birthday xxxxx
we really should have a 2008 countdown thread now!! i notice the countdown clock is working!!

[JayIsh]

Hello to all! The big let down alright...I don't get nearly as depressed as I once did thanks in large part to daily visits here!

So off we go to 2008! I have John Denver singing Christmas Carols to me as we speak, the spirit is still in my heart and life has a rosey glow...I'm truly a happy man!

jay

[Cedarfarm]

Hi SILA! Sorry the pic startled you, has kind of a Bride of Chucky undertone to it! LOL! ~Hey Jayster! Good to see you~I was just about ready to call the Christmas Police to look for you! I too love John Denver.. he had an exquisite voice with such a range.

Onward we go...2008 here we come!!

YABBA!

[sila]

have you seen the movie the city of lost children? that piccie is like the start of that!
jayish i have decided not to let january get me down and to come on here and keep the xmas spirit alive all year round xxxxxxxxx

[Crown 84]

Good Morning.

Thanks for the photos in my Photo thread, Cedar!
And do not despair - I have requested that when Jeff locks this thread, it will still be visible for archive reading.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, everyone!
Get ready for New Year's!

.....And then, our Christmas Countdown 2008 thread will be launched!

[sila]

thanks crown xxxxxx
new year always makes me sad but im determined not to let it get me down xxxxxxx

[kelly ann]

Roll on xmas 2008!!!!! I can't wait!

[Binger]

I think that picture is awesome..... great shot and its hows the nostalgia and the keeping of Christmas true..... love it.......................YABBA x6 !!

[Binger]

I'm out shopping and scheming already for 2008... no time to waste...........YABBA Onward!!!!

[Crown 84]

thanks crown xxxxxx
new year always makes me sad but im determined not to let it get me down xxxxxxx
That's the (Christmas) spirit, Sila!

[sila]

awwwwwwww ta xxxxxxxx
morning you lovely lot
i feel like ive made a whole new bunch of friends on here this year and know we will all be here looking forward to next xmas !!!!

[Maureen]

Hey everybody!!! Just sitting with a cup of coffee (but of course) chilling out, figuring out what to do now. Feeling a bit flat if the truth be told, but I have a new supply of plaid due in and I'm going to head down towards the Greek Islands to spread a bit there, now I've done all the Eastern European countries so that will brighten everyone's day whether they want it or not!

How's that barn of yours doing Cedar?? All set for the opera??? Jay has his new tights.....!!!

[Binger]

A cup of coffee? did you say coffee? hey Jay- let's head over to the British Isles... I hearthey have coffee there- maybe Maureen can stop spreading plaid over all of Europe for a few moments.. Cedar- come on- let's go.. Crown.. ( ohh never mind- the're still asleep)

[Binger]

don't feel flat or depressed everyone.... each milestone here gets us closer. We smile smuggly to ourselves when we see small steps- like the under 300 day count... the 1/4 way..etc.. The Christmas in July.... and the first trickle of trees and crafts.... fear not folks.. Christmas 08 is on the way and the community here is just so YABBA......

[JayIsh]

I guess I'm a little flat today too...The "wind out of the sails" sort of feeling...But as ouor dear friend Binger says...No need for feeling flat...Our next season will be here before we know it!!! I have a confession to make...My tights may be a little tighter...Gosh I love those Christmas cookies...

[Crown 84]

I am awake and here, Bing my friend.
And I like your attitude (even if it did come out of a cup).

Well, here we are at Season day # 46.
Which means we have only 4 more 2007 Season days left but also means we are but 4 days away from the begining of our 2008 count and a whole new thread to work on and build!

Jeff has indicated we can keep the (locked) 2007 thread so that anyone can review it any time, but not post. That will keep it "pure" so to speak and give us a fixed final post count to show in the new 2008 thread.
It also keeps us focused ever to Christmas future!

Coolish here in Raleigh at this hour with the temp in the 40's.
We still need lots of rain and it is predicted for the next few days.

Well, have a Fabulous Friday and a most Wonderous Weekend. Don't forget to pick up some champaign and eggnog for New Years!

[mammaduke]

Will we be able to get here while it is being changed over ? Are we still going to be able to enter the chat rooms ?

[Crown 84]

Definitely.
The only thing that will be locked is this particular (2007) thread but at the same time (Jan 1) the Christmas Countdown 2008 thread will be launched so our friendly visits will continue uninterrupted, with a new count!
(That's the plan, anyway. Hopefully it will be glitch-free)

[sila]

sounds good to me xxx

[mammaduke]

tHANK YOU FOR LETTING ME KNOW THAT WE'LL STILL BE ABLE TO GET ON HERE. Sorry that the caps lock on by mistake.
Have a Happy New Year.

[Cedarfarm]

Welllllll......what can I say...my barn door was open...now it's closed. ( hehehee...snicker.)

Cheer up!

[Binger]

Well good thing that door got closed.. the horse might have gotten out and run over to Crowns!

[Binger]

Love that analogy. It is so YABBA!!

And Jay- keep hitting those cookies.. I am telling the seamstress to let out the next pair of tights.....( "HEY ZORA.... IT IS NOW A WAIST 44.......")... YABBA!

[Cedarfarm]

We got nailed today! Lots of snow.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/storm5.jpg

[Cedarfarm]

Hmmm.... Did someone say...Champagne? Are the glasses chilled?..( Let me think up a good toast...OK, I have it. Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Raisin. Good toast.)

[Binger]

That picture is the second most beautiful thing in Michigan.. YABBA!!

[Binger]

I would say a Paus Du Lux is in store for it...... get them tights on boy!

[Rennabelle]

Gee now that Christmas is over, I think those red tights can be traded in for those cute pink ones with all the sequins on them and we want a picture posted in color please.

This is the best place to be to keep spirits up. Can never get bored and depressed in here. lol

[Cedarfarm]

Aww Bingster, thanks...yabbadabbadoda!

Hi RENNA!!! Boy you got that right!! (Dis is da place.) Yes! Pics of a certain paus de luxer in tight pink leotards! LOL! Yeah!

[CharlieBrown]

Ok.....What another great Christmas.....i too, hate putting away the Christmas stuff till next year...but makes getting it down again next year that much more fun....Merry Christmas 2008!!!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Oh, almost forgot! Crownster! ....Better late than never I say. I'm going to post some pics on your Christmas Photos 2007 Thread. I took these awhile back, of my Christmas Hutch I keep all year long...enjoy. Here is one pic that I took when the sun shone in the old glass windows of the cabinet and it looks like a dream ( or nightmare, depending on how you look at it!! LOL/)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/Xmas2.jpg

Jeepers creepers, Cedar! If it wasn't for that tiny tree, I'd have had nightmares for sure. You know when the toys wake up and take over the domicile. Eeek! Almost scared myself there. Yet, I'm glad I saw that picture, I used to write horror stories before I turned my mind to more pleasant Christmassy kinds of thoughts.

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:cry: I have some snow to show y'all too, but not tonight and not as lovely as that shot Cedar managed to get.

Nope. It's time to unveil my secret Christmas world . . . take a look inside my Christmas Joy slideshow. Just click on the snowman image below. I resized the images before I uploaded them and created the slideshow so dial-up users can enjoy it too.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/XmasPicAlbum/Christmas%20is%20Here/th_ChristmasEveDay071400x300.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/XmasPicAlbum/Christmas%20is%20Here/?action=view&current=db6bb8ff.pbw)

Pour another cuppateajavanog and relax Christmas 2008 is in view!

[sila]

wowwwww clever you thanks for that!!

i feel like ive been to your house for xmas XXX

[Iron Eagle]

Good Morning Everyone !

A Merry Christmas to all. I'm sorry I missed the end of the count down. I'm not sure when I'll be back on a regular basis. The Eagle family main computer suffered a major melt down (the SATA raid controler stopped working, so it needs a new mother board) and a wiring/router problem ended my net connection. So I'm reduced to parking in the Starbucks lot to use their connection.

Anyways, I'm on leave until 31Dec07, My son Matthew just got home from the Marine Corp, and our family is going to celibrate Christmas Eve . . . . . TODAY ! So from our perspective I'm getting here just in time. Time to go, I still have a couple of preasents to wrap.

I'm going in for a refill, while I'm here, anyone else need a refill?



PS - I'm thinking of replacing the main computer. Maybe going HP this time. Anyone got any suggestions ?

[sila]

aaaarrrgggh the tree fell down and the lights broke
ive had to put it up again with no lights!


cool piccie xx

[Cedarfarm]

Ohhh no Sila! Sorry the lights broke~ I just brushed by my tree and all the needles went tinkling down. Guess it's time to say goodbye!

!MERRY CHRISTMAS! Iron Eagle!! Good to see you, have a wonderful time with your family today.

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Auntster! I Like those pictures you took! ...sorry my pic scared you...there are better, not so nightmarish ones on Crown's Christmas 2007 Photo thread.

Wake up Crown! Whats in store for today? Whatever it is, hope you enjoy doing it!

[Crown 84]

We got nailed today! Lots of snow.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/storm5.jpg
I am awake, my friend, and what a breathtaking photo!
I still say you missed your calling - you should have been a calendar photographer!
Beautiful parting shot for our 2007 Christmas Season.

Thanks for the plug of my Christmas Photos thread.
And thanks to all who contributed.

WARM here in Raleigh, with the temp close to 70 already.
(Maybe there is something to this global warming after all!)
At least much needed rain is still in the forecast - possibly 2 inches tomorrow.

Well, it's fun thinking of the start of the new year in less than 3 days but also sad, as that is the day we take down all of our decorations.
But cheer up! It just means that we but turn another page and begin our fun journey to Christmas Season 2008!

Have a Stupendous Saturday and I hope everyone's weekend is off to a great start.
Even though Christmas has passed, keep that Christmas song, and the Season's spirit, with you.

[Cedarfarm]

~Thanks Crownster. My pleasure...and I'm still working on 'my calling'...it's NEVER to late to be what you want to be. In fact, I have a great idea for a 2008 calendar that includes large coffee beans and a tub. Don't ask. Snicker, snicker.

Yes folks, cheer up and onward we go to the land of shispering pine and Operas and another fun-filled year together!!

:tree:

[sila]

evening all xxxxxx

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:hello: Howdy Hi, Iron Eagle - sorry about your comp. troubles, gosh if Binger's went down Starbucks would surely be the place they'd land to chat with us. Enjoy your second Christmas!

I'll likely be getting a laptop for my birthday this year, if not sooner. Think I'm going with Acer this time. This one is still working and has 3/4 of the memory left so I'll likely take it to work to use instead of the one I have there.


:cry: So there I was trying to sleep last night when the wind was screaming behind me - sounded like Humpbacked Whales and images of angry toys danced in my head.

Sila how'd your tree fall over? Mine had a close call year before last, but that was simply due to a mis-step on my part. Maybe you can get some lights on sale if you head out soon.

We never had amazing deals around here, most items were only 50% off. Where did the 75% off items go? Huh? Where?

[JOHNOR]

my tree is wilting and it looks so miserable stuck in the corner. i am missing it already!

[Binger]

Did someone say a calendar with coffee beans? ohhh myyyyy there's a date I would relish....YABBA!

[Binger]

That picture is the second most beautiful thing in all of Michigan...... oh yeahhh wake up Crown... its 70 degrees here also- not time to geti nto your hammock just yet and fear not ons aying goodbye to the decoartions folks- they wouldn't be special if we left them up year round!

[Crown 84]

.....- not time to geti nto your hammock just yet!......
Oh, darn!

[sila]

morning all xxxxxxxxx
only 360 days to go heh heh

[Binger]

Morningt o all ( afternoon to Crown when they awaken...).. happy New Year's Eve Eve.... I guess we say good bye tot his thread tomorrow.. and as Gracie says... Christmas is either here or on its way... prepare yourselves.. 2008 is enroute...

[Binger]

Rainy- cold- gray here this AM.. a perfect day...YABBA!

[Crown 84]

Exactly the same here, Bing - rainy, cold and gray.
And it's supposed to get colder as the day progresses.
But the rain is so needed here, it's worth it!

Yes, we have less than 2 days left to be within this thread but also less than 2 days to wait for the launch of Christmas Countdown 2008.
And just wait until you see how far we have already progressed toward our 2008 Season and how close we are to our first (300-day) milestone!

Have a Super Sunday, friends!
Try not to party too hard tomorrow - I want to see everyone here safe and sound to begin our 2008 count!

[sila]

yup im excited to start the 2008 count!!

[Binger]

Yeah- the first milestone is a few weeks off- regretfully, I started thinking about taking it all down today- and I didn't do as much this year as in year's past. Hit BIG LOTS and bought the mega gallons/trillon container for the tree! Almost big enough to curl up in and take a nap... go ahead Crown!

YABBA!

[Binger]

Hey Paus Du Lux boy.. coffee's brewing.. let's go.......

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Ho! How was the last Sunday in 2007?
~Me too Bing, I did some major undecorating today, I felt numb..the worst part of my holiday season, when my trees get dragged out of the house. I kept the major tree up with the heirlooms and bubble lights...that will be de-nuded after the 1st. Always sad to say goodbye for another year, but HEY! you do what ya gotta do!

YABBA!!

[JayIsh]

Paus du lux boy is ready for his close up Mr. Demille...

I'm ready to take some things down too...Some years I enjoy Christmas much more so in July and August than I do in December... Seemed like we tried to jam three months worth of activities into six weeks of time...I never had the time to just sit on the couch, turn on the music and look at the tree...Until today that is...And I'm off tomorrow and Tuesday...A nice long weekend!!!

We had some sleet and snow earlier tonight but it seems to have all changed to rain...I was hoping for a little of the white stuff too...Oh well...If it snowed I'd have to get up and clean off my wife's car before she left for work anyway...

Enjoy the last day of the year guys...And then off to 2008 we go!!!

[Cedarfarm]

~Jay!!!

[Cedarfarm]

~Just in case I can't get on tomorrow...I want to wish all of you, my Christmas friends, a joyous New Year and all the happiness your heart can possibly hold. It has been a geniune pleasure getting to know many of you, you have enriched my life in many ways.

Good Luck and Bless each one of you. May the good karma Gods look over you!

~Cedar

[sila]

thank you cedar
id like to wish all of you a happy hogmanay xxxxxx

[Iron Eagle]

Good Morning Everyone!

I made a quick trip over to my internet connection at Starbuck's, so I could be the first to wish all of us a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's 0140hrs here in Chicago. The building downtown still look great, and the neighborhood houses are all still lit beautifully. But soon I'll have to start my evening report as the lights soon begin to turn off . . . . . .

[Iron Eagle]

PS - the bad part is that I have to return to work on 1 Jan 08.


Bummer !

[sila]

awwwwwwwww thanks iron eagle xxxxxx

[Crown 84]

Well, it's almost time to put Guy Lombardo's "Auld Lang Syne" on the victrola and lift a cup.
2007 is nearly through.

It's been a great run. We nearly reached 2,000 posts and almost 20,000 views despite not starting the 2007 count thread here until late July.
Just think of how many our 2008 thread will receive!!
(I predict an all-time record!)

Thanks to all for being here this year and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you in our new 2008 countdown thread starting as soon as I can get it posted tomorrow.
I have already requested that Jeff make it a sticky like last year's.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!

- Crown.

[RadioJonD]

2007 closes indeed!

Hope to see as many as possible in chat tonight! I'll try to be in for the UK folks to ring in 2008 too! www.christmaschatter.com

[JayIsh]

Let me add my Happy New Year wishes as well!

This thread has been daily part of my life since we began it last July, and before that it was a daily part of my life at the now defunct TXP and before that it was a daily part of my life at Christmas.com...It's been a great run and will continue to be thanks to our friend Crown, and all of you who take part in this daily, weekly, monthly, yearly ritual.

The one thing I wanted to say was Thank You to all who share themselves and their love of the season, thank you for being my friends, thank you for laughing at my dumb jokes, thank you for being part of my life. It's strange to think that a group of people are part of my life and yet we've never met, but that is the truth, that is the fact!

So, a blessed New Year, a prosperous and healthy 2008 to all, and to all a good night!

jay

[slgslg02]

Happy News year everyone. Ill defiantly looking for Christmas 2008 countdown thread..

[Binger]

Binger signing out of this thread saying Thank you... you stood by me in the darkest of moments and showed me great love all year long. We bounce through cyberspace empowered by the great love we share- of Christmas and with each other. I adore you all.

[Binger]

Here's to a great 2008 and before I forget ........ YABBA!! Onward......

[Maureen]

Right back at you Binger - I'm thankful everyday for having found this site. It's been a terrific few months since joining and I'm looking forward to going into 2008, towards next Christmas with you all

:tree:

*raises festive Christmas mug with candycane handle and piping hot latte in salute

[Rennabelle]

I raise my cup of hot java high and toast everyone, Have a Very Happy New Years. Thanks for being my Christmas family. You have brought me joy, friendship, caring, sharing, laughter, tears and love for many years now and I pray we go on for many more years. I pray the good Lord keeps you all Happy and Healthy in 2008.

[Jeff Westover]

I'm officially closing this thread for 2007 in about an hour...LAST CALL!!!

thanks for a great 2007, folks. Can't wait to do it again.

Jeff

[Crown 84]

Thank you, Jeff.
And thanks to everyone for making this such a successful thread.
Happy New Year and we will be seeing you in a few minutes -- in 2008!

- Crown

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

cheesy Let's see if I can squeeze one last post into the old Countdown before the new one is launched.

Happy New Year!

:snowball: Christmas is on the way! Let's get ready!