Christmas Countdown - 2008 [Archive] - Page 5 - Merry Forums of My Merry Christmas

Annette1990

03-04-2008, 06:17 PM

Hi Jayish...it really is a nice place to visit and live. I personally have never been to Glacier but I go to Yellowstone Natl. Park quite often since my brother lives near there. Everyone wants a piece of Montana. Alot of my clients I work for are from San Fransico, Seattle..etc...they want away from the hustle and bustle of city life. So alot of them also own homes here as well. Even our bigger cities here in Montana are more like towns. I mean when I think of the city I think of New York, Phoenix and even L.A. And of course everyone drives like it's Sunday regardless of what day of the week it is...*L It's just a good place to live. I have lived all over the place and this is where I want to be. Also, the speed limit is now 75. No more going as fast as you want...*L I recall these days thou...and if an officer thought you were going to fast regardless of no speed limit they would still pull you over and fine you on the spot. I think once my brother had to pay like 5 or 10 dollars to the officer since we lived out of state and we were heading back to Arizona at that time. We got a warning, paid the small fine (since we didn't want to come back to fight it in court) and it was done and over with. If you want any information about Montana or the parks let me know I would be more than happy to send you some stuff.

pbrbullrider

03-04-2008, 07:17 PM

Let start one thats cool idea but i cant what tell i get my Christmas lights out agen i own a Light O Rama that dance my lights to music how fun and cool it looks but i have about 50,000 to 60,000 light i put out everyear okay yes iam a nut been called that many time by the family oh well but anyway sounds like a cool addision to the MMC site

well okay going to say it early Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year

Jeff G. "bullrider"

Binger

03-04-2008, 07:48 PM

Those are some cute chicks...... man Michigan has so many cute things in it and I hear the coffee's awesome up there....
YABBA!

Binger

03-04-2008, 07:49 PM

Jay- I love nature also- fresh brewed mountain grown coffee. ahhhhhhh Mrs. Folgers is da best...........
YABBA!

JayIsh

03-04-2008, 08:14 PM

Ah Mrs. Olson...Woman of my dreams...If only she had a daughter...Imagine her as your Mother-in-law...I'd be spinning around her house like a top!!!

Annette...Thanks for the info...Someday I'll get up your way with my camera and cowboy hat and who knows...Maybe I'll just stay!!! All I need is a whole bunch of money...Anybody got ten or twelve million I can borrow???

I haven't asked this question this year...But are there any American Idol fans out there in Christmas countdown land?

sila

03-05-2008, 12:30 AM

i rather like my av ill just attach my piccie to show you all
and you all look lovely xx

Maureen

03-05-2008, 02:07 AM

Good Grief Sila - I would argue that was a picture of your daughter (the "let's stay out until 5am and worry my mother sick" daughter!!!!!!!!) What's your secret???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:snowball: Take that for having the audacity to look young enough to be your daughter!!!!!!!

scoobie

03-05-2008, 02:33 AM

Morning all!

I'll second that comment from Maureen! You dont look old enough to have a daughter which stays out all night long! Must be that Glasgow air or something! ;-)

Anyway, happy hump day everyone!!

Scoobie

kelly ann

03-05-2008, 03:08 AM

Yes she is a cute young lady, It's nice seeing everyone's face .

Mammaduke, you have a face of an angel, love ya!!!!

kelly ann

03-05-2008, 03:11 AM

So how long is it for Christmas, someone tell me?

scoobie

03-05-2008, 03:56 AM

So how long is it for Christmas, someone tell me?

294 days, 19 hours and 4 minutes.... check the countdown at the top of the page :-)

Crown 84

03-05-2008, 07:06 AM

Days to the Season: 253
Days to Christmas Day 295
10 To 1/3. Single digits tomorrow.

HARD rain yesterday evening + some wind. Parts of Raleigh lost power but my area did not. Tornado watch was in effect but it didn't get that bad. The lakes got some much needed rain.
Colder for this weekend but since we are moving well along into March, it shouldn't be bad from here on in.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, everyone!

Favre retired?? Can't be!

Cedarfarm

03-05-2008, 07:20 AM

Posted by MS Maureen:
Awww, chickies!!!!!!!! They're such sweet little fuzzballs!!!!!! I've been meaning to ask you Cedar, who is that dashing canine in your avatar????

~Why, that's my reason for getting up in the morning! (to let him out...) That little glorified weasel is "BIX"...a wire-hair fox terrier and constant companion. His best pal lives in N.C. and his name is "FOX"!

You have some four-legged companions, don't you?

:rudolph:

Cedarfarm

03-05-2008, 07:27 AM

Posted by the Jayster: ...Someday I'll get up your way with my camera and cowboy hat and who knows

..hmmmm. A cowboy hat and tartan plaid tights. hmmmm.

:cry:

JayIsh

03-05-2008, 07:28 AM

And I'll be humming the tune to "Macho Man" and dancing like it was the last night at Sudio 54!!!

Cedarfarm

03-05-2008, 07:39 AM

~YEAH !!!! You Go Jay!!! Get Down, Boogie Woogie Woogie, Get Down...Boogie Woogie Woogie!

(But, better keep it in Jersey!)

Annette1990

03-05-2008, 10:02 AM

Good Morning Everyone...A chilly morning here today. Should warm up to about 32 with some possible flurries later on into the day. We had a little snow yesterday just west of us but didn't stick. Seeing these darling pictures of the baby chicks really gets my hopes up for spring. Jayish I do hope you get the chance someday to come out this way. I think you would really love it here! Sila..I have to agree with Maureen you look great. What's your secret for looking so young? =) Well I hope everyone has a great day. :snowball:

mammaduke

03-05-2008, 12:25 PM

Happy hump day everyone. Snowing & windy here . Got that storm yesterday with the sleet , ice & snow but not as bad as they thought we'd get it.
Every time I look at those pictures of the chicks it makes me think that spring will be here really soon.
Have a great day everyone.

Maureen

03-05-2008, 01:27 PM

Just to brighten up everyone's Wednesday, a picture of the Bluebell Woods I took last spring which, as everybody knows, is just round the corner (spring that is, not the Bluebell Woods!)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/Bridgemoose/IMGP0504.jpg

Also one of the Terrible Twosome, just for Cedar!! Jacob is the Border Terrier and Cracker is the Cairn

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/Bridgemoose/Picture20dogs20026202.jpg

mammaduke

03-05-2008, 01:39 PM

Thank you Maureen for the beautiful picture showing us how beautiful Spring is & what we have to forward to . Gives us a ray of hope with all this nasty weather we have been having lately.

Binger

03-05-2008, 02:19 PM

hmmm the plaid forest.. just what I thought....

YABBA!

Binger

03-05-2008, 02:22 PM

Raina nd storms here also- got up in the raging downpour and poured myself some java.. lsitened to the rain and wind.. drank some java.. recited some poetry- had a fired twinkie... life is good.. chick chick chick...

YABBA!

Crown 84

03-05-2008, 03:25 PM

Raina nd storms here also- got up in the raging downpour and poured myself some java.. lsitened to the rain and wind.. drank some java.. recited some poetry- had a fired twinkie...
You slurped.
I slept.

JayIsh

03-05-2008, 03:47 PM

You know, my father in law still eats twinkies!!! I had one a few weeks ago...I don't believe that there are any natural ingredients left in twinkies...sort of like plastic food...I imagine that if they were fired it'd be quite the hazard!!!

sugarplum fairy

03-05-2008, 05:13 PM

That was a beautiful picture of the woods. I bet it is nice to walk in. The puppies were too cute!!

sila

03-06-2008, 01:28 AM

awwwwwwwwww lovely piccies ta maureen x

scoobie

03-06-2008, 02:18 AM

Morning all!

clarebear

03-06-2008, 05:28 AM

Morning scoobie, and everyone else :D
I hope you all have a great day.

Crown 84

03-06-2008, 07:14 AM

Good Morning right back at you.
Rise and shine and look!
We are down to single digits to the 1/3 Season marker!

Days to the Season: 252
Days to Christmas Day 294
That's right, a mere 9 days until we move into the 2nd third of our Season count. My, oh My!

It was 40 when I left for the office this morning with the promise of sunny skies and a high of 65. Marvelous walking weather for this time of the year!
Yesterday, while I was using my California car duster on the old steed, I was serenaded from a nearby tree by the first cardinal of the year. A red and black male with beautiful markings!
Love the cheerie call of the Eastern Cardinal. That and the calls of the Red-winged Blackbird and the Whippoorwill are my favorites.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, fellow Christmas travelers!
We are but a hop away from the weekend.

(Speaking of hops, our annual giant Easter Bunny is back at Crabtree mall. I just CAN'T get into a huge rabbit on Santa's throne. Somehow, it's just not the same!)

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 07:31 AM

]Posted by the Crownster[/B]:Love the cheerie call of the Eastern Cardinal. That and the calls of the Red-winged Blackbird and the Whippoorwill are my favorites

Me too Crown! I heard the Red-winged blackbird but have yet to see one.

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 07:39 AM

Also one of the Terrible Twosome, just for Cedar!! Jacob is the Border Terrier and Cracker is the Cairn

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/Bridgemoose/Picture20dogs20026202.jpg

MAUREEN!!!!!

Look at those little gumdrops! I want! I want! Ohhhhh, what angel babes they are!

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 07:42 AM

...And is that a BLACK WATCH plaid PILLOW???? heheheh!

~Thanks Maureen for that adorable picture, I think BIX would love them...but most likely a fight would insue to see who was alpha dog one.!! Those terriers, gotta love 'em!

:rudolph:

JayIsh

03-06-2008, 08:05 AM

I am now offcially living with five woman...My wife, whom I love of course, and four cats...Three belong to us, one to my Mom and Dad...We are cat sitting...And, even though I am the one and only male, I'm STILL not the alpha dog...What the heck is wrong with this picture...

dvdguy

03-06-2008, 08:10 AM

Well if it makes u feel better u ARE alpha male by default, being the only male.
Unfortunately u are outranked by the Alpha female

and maybe 4 cats

JayIsh

03-06-2008, 08:13 AM

I see that you understand my plight! You sound as smart as people from New Jersey! Hey wait a minute...

dvdguy

03-06-2008, 08:16 AM

not sure how i should take thatcheesy

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 08:18 AM

~Oh Jayster...have another fired twinkie and some coffee and look at this vintage cartoon I found!! "MMmmmmm, Out of this Sphere!!" ~ Love that line!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/v2aquaman04.jpg

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 08:20 AM

I confess right here and right now....."Hello, my name is Cedar. I Love Twinkies".

dvdguy

03-06-2008, 08:21 AM

ah Aquaman & twinkies.

"Im colonel kelp I must be a good guy"

mammaduke

03-06-2008, 08:39 AM

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_4_103.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZRxdm473YYUS)Explosion in NY city this morning. What a way to start the morning, while having a cup of coffee. Hearing that someone planted a bomb in times square @ 3:45 this morning, they are looking at the cameras near the area.
Cold here, but no snow or ice today so that's good.Expecting a north Eastern storm on Friday & Saturday.

Hope everyone has a great day today.!!! enjoy another cup of coffee on me.

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JayIsh

03-06-2008, 08:42 AM

"Hi Cedar..."

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 09:08 AM

~Hi Jay!! Good Morning Debbie...Yes, I just heard that on NPR...Mayor Bloomberg said all they know is the bomb was meant for the recruiting office?? Oh boy. Some mysterious bicyclist...eating a fired twinkie...

:snowball:

JayIsh

03-06-2008, 09:13 AM

I hate to sound jaded, or depressing, but I'm amazed that we don't see more of this type of stuff...It's amazing to me that in such a huge city as New York is, there are so few "incidents"...I think that is a credit to our law enforcement and government agencies. I fully believe that way more attempts to hurt us are thwarted than we even hear about!

Jay

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 10:36 AM

You're right Jay, knock on wood..I've thought that too.

mammaduke

03-06-2008, 01:26 PM

I believe what you are saying is so true, there is so much that we don't know . I believe there are more attempts & they never tell us.I hate to sound jaded, or depressing, but I'm amazed that we don't see more of this type of stuff...It's amazing to me that in such a huge city as New York is, there are so few "incidents"...I think that is a credit to our law enforcement and government agencies. I fully believe that way more attempts to hurt us are thwarted than we even hear about!

Jay

JayIsh

03-06-2008, 01:36 PM

But you know, in some small way, the terrorists are winning...Cause each time I go over to New York to a large gathering (concert, play, sporting event, tree in Rock Center) I wonder if I am completely safe...But the truth is, you never know...There could be a cop for every guest and I still could get hit by a bus on my way home...I guess what we can do is live our lives like we would normally do and trust that whatever happens is not up to us, at least that's what works for me!

mammaduke

03-06-2008, 01:40 PM

It's still a very scarely way to have to live, knowing at any monent they can hit us again.

Binger

03-06-2008, 05:38 PM

I'll bet those cute dogs have plaid jumpers for the cold weather....

YABBA!

Binger

03-06-2008, 05:39 PM

Hi.. my name is Binger and I also am a fired twinkie addict...

HI BINGER!!!!

And now back to " as the Stomach turns.. where we see Jay and his alpha male role....."

YABBA!

Maureen

03-06-2008, 05:49 PM

I'll bet those cute dogs have plaid jumpers for the cold weather....

YABBA!

This is Scotland, where men are men, dogs are dogs and sheep are things to be exploited - I refer to Exhibits A & B

A)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/Bridgemoose/tartan_sheep.jpg

B)

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/Bridgemoose/Sheep20in20plaid.jpg

sugarplum fairy

03-06-2008, 06:05 PM

ROTFLMBO!!!!!!cheesy

mammaduke

03-06-2008, 06:40 PM

They look so cute Maureen, what great pictures. Thanks for sharing them here.

Cedarfarm

03-06-2008, 08:11 PM

OMG. That last picture of the plaid ewe....I had a mini-skirt in high school ~ that very same plaid!!!...ohhh, the memories.

Take me back...take me back...ohhhh take me back.

Hey, just wondering....where is the Auntster? Last time we heard from her was the during the eclipse...and her pictures. Auntie, where are you??

And where is our RadioJon? It has been quite awhile...Hey you Jon! We miss you..!!

And Rennebelle....Planting seeds I think, But...check in Renn!

Well, goodnight to all.

:rudolph:

sila

03-07-2008, 12:30 AM

lol lol lol
maureen those pic\tures are fab but what an impression of scotland heh heh heh

Crown 84

03-07-2008, 07:47 AM

OMG. That last picture of the plaid ewe....I had a mini-skirt in high school ~ that very same plaid!!!...ohhh, the memories.
Was it made of wool?
Just how long did ewe wear it?
(Sorry, just couldn't resist that one.)

Days to the Season: 251
Days to Christmas Day 293
FRIDAY! What more needs be said?

Very overcast this morning with the threat of (much needed) rain. (OK. Just as long as the lightning stays away!)

Have a Fabulous Friday, Friends!
May your weekend be the greatest!
(And keep in mind the next weekend will see us reach 1/3!)

Annette1990

03-07-2008, 07:48 AM

Maureen those pictures are too funny! Reedpoint Montana holds a annual "Great Montana Sheep Drive" every year on labor day weekend. I have been there a few times. It's rather interesting. In a town with a population of less than 100. This event draws a crowd of almost 10,000 people to witness the running of the sheep down main street...as well as checking out the parade, vendors and local street dance. The interstate(I-90) runs through here and with it being summer and alot of tourist from all over the place stop to see what's going on... I can only imagine what they are thinking when they pull in and witness this crazy event. I am sharing 2 pictures of the sheep drive and a funny picture of a sheep on a Motorcycle I found online...*L

Cedarfarm

03-07-2008, 08:54 AM

Posted by Crownster: Was it made of wool?
Just how long did ewe wear it?
(Sorry, just couldn't resist that one.)

Yes it was wool. I wore it with a black turtleneck sweater and black tights! I tried to look like the Brit model Jean Shrimpton...but ended up resembling Twiggy instead! (long stick legs) Funny, I wore my mini skirts with a "Maxi" coat! Which was a long coat, to compliment the mini. LOL. Oh man, Those wild and crazy 60's. I even IRONED my hair so it would be dead straight. !! ~Groovy baybee, YEAH!

The ewe in the pic? It's a ram...or it's a ewe pretending to be a ram, you just never know these days...

YABBA! FRIDAY! YABBA!

Cedarfarm

03-07-2008, 08:57 AM

...Oh, Annette...that last picture..oh my. LOL.

:cry:

mammaduke

03-07-2008, 11:47 AM

TGIF : ya!!! It's friday, another week down, getting closer & closer to Christmas.

Cloudy & cold here today , waiting for another storm this week -end. They are calling for a North Eastern which is suppose to bring over a foot of snow over Sat. & Sun.:snowball:

Great pictures Annette , so funny. Thanks for sharing with us.

Have a great week-end everyone.

Crown 84

03-07-2008, 12:41 PM

The ewe in the pic? It's a ram...or it's a ewe pretending to be a ram, you just never know these days...
Ewe just never know.

JayIsh

03-07-2008, 12:50 PM

You know...It's a little known fact that lambs and sheep were actually responsible for the creation of the character, Ebeneezer Scrooge...

Baaaaaaaa.....Humbug....

Badumpbump....

Crown 84

03-07-2008, 02:13 PM

For shame, Jay!
If I told a joke like that, I'd feel sheepish.

JayIsh

03-07-2008, 02:21 PM

Just trying to pull the wool over your eyes...After all, I am the black sheep of the family...

mammaduke

03-07-2008, 04:02 PM

HA HA HA Jay you are so funny.

Holiday

03-07-2008, 04:53 PM

WOW! You all have been busy while I was gone!! Ready or not....I'M BACK!! What weather to come home too! :-? Hard to believe we were in 90º weather 2 days ago & now we're in a "blizzard"! YIKES!!! Tell me again why we live in Ohio??? :lol: Had a super, great, FUN, wonderful, awesome vacation! I would definately do a cruise again, though sometimes I feel like I'm still on the boat! The room is moving on me! Wierd! We had great weather, the boat was indcredible, the staff was superb, snorkeling in Grand Cayman was beautiful, beer was cold, fruity drinks were delish, food was to die for...it's hard to believe it's all over. What a bummer it was to wake up this morning & I had to make my own coffee!! Lol!! It's good to be home though...glad to see all my Christmas friends!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Crown 84

03-07-2008, 06:55 PM

Just trying to pull the wool over your eyes...After all, I am the black sheep of the family...

OK, you lambasted me. I concede!

JayIsh

03-07-2008, 08:57 PM

Anybody know what time it is???

Oh wait! The ox and lamb kept time...pa rumpapum pum...

I'll ask them...

Shari Lewis would have a ball with this thread...

dvdguy

03-07-2008, 09:07 PM

mmmm lambchop

sila

03-08-2008, 05:20 AM

morning hope you all have a good weekend xxxxxxx

Crown 84

03-08-2008, 07:32 AM

Shari Lewis would have a ball with this thread...
Ah! Shari Lewis and Lambchop. Us older folks remember them well!
http://www.houdini.com/houdinigram/pictures/nv1-shari-lewis.jpg

Days to the Season: 250
Days to Christmas Day 292
Hey, look! HALF way through the 200's to the Season, already!
WOW!
1/3 just around the corner, now.

Sixty-One degrees in Raleigh at this hour. Very overcast and wet from our rain last night.
More rain today, then cool and dry for Sunday.

Have a Stupendous Saturday, everyone, and I hope your weekend is off to a wonderous start!

(Well, off to work on those $*&#! income tax forms)

Cedarfarm

03-08-2008, 08:05 AM

Posted by MS Holiday!::-? Hard to believe we were in 90º weather 2 days ago & now we're in a "blizzard"! YIKES!!! Tell me again why we live in Ohio???

TeeHee....That's what you get for leaving all of us FROZEN!!~WELCOME HOME HOLIDAY!!!! ~ So happy you had an awesome time, even though you still feel like you are moving!
Glad to see your smiling face again young lady! Next time, I'm going with you....cheesy

Oh yeah Crownster, I remember...the good ol' days...the best TV for kids...yep.

Now, YABBA!

sugarplum fairy

03-08-2008, 07:31 PM

I remember a show Shari Lewis and Lambchop did when my daughters were babies. I think the show was still on when she died. If I am not mistaking it was called Lambchop's Play-a-long---or something like that. They always sang "This Is The Song That Never Ends."

sila

03-09-2008, 03:38 AM

she looks lovely!

morning all x

Annette1990

03-09-2008, 09:13 AM

Good Morning All...Hope you remembered to set your clocks ahead last night? I didn't get a chance to log on yesterday morning. Went out of town to do some shopping. The weather was wonderful. It was 56 out! It's about 35 out now with the hi being 50 today. Looks like we may get some rain/flurries mid week. I hope everyone has a good and relaxing Sunday!

sugarplum fairy

03-09-2008, 09:21 AM

Good Sunday morning everyone!

It is a pretty day here today. A little cool this morning but nice.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Crown 84

03-09-2008, 10:00 AM

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
No usual friendly "Good Morning" wish from me today!
Lost an hour of sleep and I'm MAAAAAAAAD!!
Who thought up this dumb "Spring Forward" thing, anyway? Can't they leave well enough alone?
I lose an hour of sleep! Bing can't drink as much coffee! Jay can't dance as long! Cedar has to hurry trying on that wig! Why I aughta.......
<< Crown!, Crown!, Crown! Get hold of yourself, for heavan's sake! You are looking at this all wrong.
Think of it this way: We are a full hour closer to Christmas! >>

Um....by golly....you're right! I feel better already.
Thanks, little voice!!

Days to the Season: 249
Days to Christmas Day 291

Thirty-Nine outside at this hour but the sun is shining brightly and it's calm.
Think I'll step outside and see if I can hear a cardinal singing!

Have a Super Sunday, special friends!

mammaduke

03-09-2008, 02:23 PM

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_11_5.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZRxdm473YYUS)Sounds like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today crown. Hope your day is going better then the morning did.
Sunny & in the 30's here today after our foot of snow last night, so we had to shovel out this morning.

Have a blessed Sunday everyone.

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Binger

03-09-2008, 04:12 PM

Yeahhh they hate that night more than any- where they lose and hour of sleep... I hear they are petitioning Congress to get Daylight Savings Time banned and each week- we will celebrate a return to Eastern standard Time where we turn back the clocks one hour- and naturally after twnety four weekends of this we are no longer in " Today" but are in fact in
" yesterday" and after 48 weeks, we lose two days.... till eventually, there is no future...

YABBA!!

Binger

03-09-2008, 04:14 PM

I'm a Kukla Fran and Ollie kinda person myself.......

YABBA!! Fried Twinkies.. away..................

RadioJonD

03-09-2008, 07:48 PM

I'm a Kukla Fran and Ollie kinda person myself......

Download the record pictured below here - http://falalalala.com/?p=141

For more KFO - http://kukla.tv/

mammaduke

03-09-2008, 08:37 PM

miss you so much Jon, thanks for sharing.Download the record pictured below here - http://falalalala.com/?p=141

For more KFO - http://kukla.tv/

sila

03-10-2008, 01:41 AM

brrrrrrrrrrr morning wet and windy here!

scoobie

03-10-2008, 03:50 AM

Morning Sila... morning the rest of you when you're up and awake!

Interesting weather day down here in SE England. Winds gusting up to 80mph with driving rain. Lovely! Waiting for the powercut at any time!

Had another busy weekend decorating. The kitchen and dining room are now all painted, and have built shelving into our walk in wardrobe... so finally we have somewhere to store our clothes! Hurrah!

Lots to get done before next monday, have the lounge, hallway and stairs to get done as the carpenter is coming out next Monday to fit our solid oak flooring... lovely!

Anyhoo, hope you all have a great Monday!

Scoobie

Crown 84

03-10-2008, 07:09 AM

.....we will celebrate a return to Eastern standard Time where we turn back the clocks one hour- and naturally after twnety four weekends of this we are no longer in " Today" but are in fact in " yesterday" and after 48 weeks, we lose two days.... till eventually, there is no future...
I like the way you think, Bing.......I guess.......

Days to the Season: 248
Days to Christmas Day 290
Hey, Hey, Hey! Only 5 more days to the 1/3 Season mark!
Like Old Man River, we just keep rolling along.

Right at freezing for the morning commute today and my windshield sheet served me well - I just pulled it off the car and away I went.
Supposed to get into the 60's every day this week - nice!

Have a Marvelous Monday, one and all!

JayIsh

03-10-2008, 07:29 AM

Hello to all my good friends in Christmastown. Five days till we are a third of the way there??? Unbelieveable...Just incredible!

I had a revelation yesterday...It's time to stop eating like it's Christmastime and time to start eating like I want to fit into my clothes again...This is a battle...When I was a kid I ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted and still was tall and thin...Well...I'm still tall!!! But the thin part left me...So here I go, losing the same thirty pounds I've lost and found again over and over and over...It comes off quick but I guess I oughta try and not gain it back this time...Just call me the Yo-Yo man...With all due respect to Tommy Smothers...

Cedarfarm

03-10-2008, 09:02 AM

JayIsh

03-10-2008, 09:32 AM

Those all sound like good solid reasons...I think I'll join you! Well, not join you as in being back to bed together but rather at the same time...Oh nevermind...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

mammaduke

03-10-2008, 04:03 PM

Hope everyone had a nice Monday. Weather here has been sunny & in the 30's here.
Sorry to hear you are having a bad Monday morning Cedar. Hope your day went better.

Binger

03-10-2008, 05:31 PM

What's this... Jay suggesting back to bed and not Crown? Oh my.. it's catching.......

YABBA!

Binger

03-10-2008, 05:32 PM

Cabin Fever ala mode in the Torture room- ohh yummmmm Fired Twinkies... Jay-s tay away- remember the diet..... Crown can eat them- I hear theyre good for inducing sleep.

YABBA! ROCK LOBSTER>>>>>

Binger

03-10-2008, 05:34 PM

Thanx Jon.. loved it.......

Binger

03-10-2008, 05:35 PM

hmm maybe Kukla and Fran can go to work for Shari Lewis... now that Fran has passed on....

YABBA!

Binger

03-10-2008, 05:35 PM

Yikes.. make that Kukla and Ollie... sheesh....

Binger

03-10-2008, 05:35 PM

I need more sleep- Crown- what's the secret to sleeping in the daylight?

mammaduke

03-10-2008, 07:12 PM

Jon always finds great stuff for us to watch. Thanks again Jon.

Hope everyone has had a nice Monday, have a great evening everyone.

Annette1990

03-10-2008, 07:36 PM

Reasons To Go Back To Bed:

1. Monday
2. Time Change Monday
3. Snowing
4. Crease on face from Pillow
5. Jay mentioned the word DIET (on a Monday)
6. Flat tire on Truck
7. Sensitive Teeth
8. I'm tired
9. Milk is sour, no cereal
...and last by not least:
10. Britney Spears is pregnant again.

~Now Serving~ "Cabin Fever A La Mode" ~ with Fried Twinkies~
In The Human Torture Room. A Shispering Pines Speciality!
Those reasons sound good to me Cedar. Binger tip on sleeping during the day...close your bedroom door and put a dark blanket over the window. Seems to work pretty well for me..*L* I hope everyone had a nice day. It was a good day here...the weather was in the mid 50's... and I took little one after school to the river to try out her knew pole she got for Christmas. Although she didn't get anything we enjoyed being out together

mammaduke

03-10-2008, 07:58 PM

That sounds like fun Annette, glad the two of you had a nice day today.

Holiday

03-10-2008, 08:26 PM

Reasons To Go Back To Bed:

1. Monday
2. Time Change Monday
3. Snowing
4. Crease on face from Pillow
5. Jay mentioned the word DIET (on a Monday)
6. Flat tire on Truck
7. Sensitive Teeth
8. I'm tired
9. Milk is sour, no cereal
...and last by not least:
10. Britney Spears is pregnant again.

~Now Serving~ "Cabin Fever A La Mode" ~ with Fried Twinkies~
In The Human Torture Room. A Shispering Pines Speciality!

May I add:
11. 1st day back to work after vacation! Back to reality! :(

Hope you all had a great day! Was a little warmer here...42º...HEAT WAVE!!! We even grilled out for supper tonight! It's getting to be that time of year for grilling...YAY!!! I ordered seeds for the garden last night! I think I've got a touch of spring fever!! :-D

Have a great night!

sila

03-11-2008, 01:47 AM

morning yawn yawn

Crown 84

03-11-2008, 07:25 AM

Good Morning!
Rise, shine and smell the coffee (just don't drink any)!
It's a Terriffic Tuesday outside.

A coolish 43 for the morning commute but at least there was no frost to deal with.
It's bright and sunny. I am waiting for an Eastern Cardinal to break into song at any moment!

Days to the Season: 247
Days to Christmas Day 289.

A mere 4 days out from the 1/3 Season marker!
Close, so close.

Have a great one!

The secret to day sleeping, Bing?
Dedication - nothing more than dedication.
(That and coffee avoidance, of course!)

Cedarfarm

03-11-2008, 07:29 AM

Every Morning I wake up and say; "This is the day!"
This is the day...I change my hairstyle. I'm leaning towards this look. What do you think?
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/pink4.jpg

JayIsh

03-11-2008, 07:38 AM

I LOVE it!!! Let me know a day or two before you go forward so I can buy some Aquanet Hairspray stock!!!

Cedarfarm

03-11-2008, 07:43 AM

Or better yet....my heroine...Dusty.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/index1.gif

I'm just really ready for a change, know what I mean Jay?

Cedarfarm

03-11-2008, 07:49 AM

WAIT!!
I found it...THIS is the style.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/classic2.jpg

My gosh, I could hang ornaments off those flips!

JayIsh

03-11-2008, 07:49 AM

I believe I do dear Cedar...I believe I do...Just be sure you swing by Joisey and pick me up on your way to Norfolk! We've got some serious coffee drinkin' to do!

JayIsh

03-11-2008, 07:50 AM

I love the eyebrows on that last one too!!!

Cedarfarm

03-11-2008, 07:58 AM

C'mon girls, lets change our hairstyle together! Mmmmmm, I can smell that Toni permanent! Teehee! Remember getting a home permanent?? Whew. You could smell those chemicals all over the neighborhood when some poor kid (me) got her summer "perm."

cheesy

The sun, yes the SUN is shining...birds are tweeting..Spring is here I think. ~Annette, taking a pole to the lake sounds like a great idea, just standing there in fresh air....

Hope all of my friends have a groovy day..!!!

YABBA! Rock Lobster B52's!! Right Bingster?

Cedarfarm

03-11-2008, 08:00 AM

You got it Jayster my friend!

~Hey, those are my eyebrows. Always in a 'sudden surprised' look!

Outtasite!

Annette1990

03-11-2008, 08:31 AM

Good Morning All...
A mellow morning here. Just had my 1st cup of coffee. And will be getting DD up for school shortly. Cedarfarm I know what you mean with the smell of perms..yuck! Would reek the whole house up and then some..I always used Ogilvie and they don't smell any better...*L
Holiday I also BBQ'd last night...cooked up some burgers. But I love to BBQ so I will do it year round myself. I don't mind at times shoveling the snow away so I can get to the cooker...*L
Cedarfarm very hip hairstyles there...and I know from the past aqua net will definately keep the hold...for weeks...LOL
Ok all have a great day!

Crown 84

03-11-2008, 09:05 AM

Good Tuesday morning...I've always thought of Tuesday as the "blah" day of the week. It's not hump day...it's not TGIF...it's too far from the weekend...it's not Monday a new week...it's just...Tuesday.
Awww, Dom. It's a Terrific Tuesday!

scoobie

03-11-2008, 10:09 AM

Afternoon everyone... well, the working day is almost over for me... back to more decorating when I get home! Didnt finish up last night until 10pm last night, and in the office for 8am this morning... think its going to be like that for all of this week! *yawn* Can tell I'm tired, my coffee consumption has doubled over my usual amount!

Anyhoo, hope you all have a great day, and tomorrow is hump day already! Yay!

Scoobie

mammaduke

03-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Well good morning everyone, hope everyone is having a good Tuesday today.

Cedar love the new hair styles, very sexy.

Annette it's great that you were able to cook dinner on the grill last night.

Sunny here with temps in the 40's here,looking good this week weather wise.

scoobie, hope you get all your decorating done when you get home tonight.

Dom hope you have a great day today.

Jay keep on smiling .

Holiday

03-11-2008, 03:30 PM

Good afternoon!! :hi:

I would love to grill out all year round....but I guess I'm too whimpy!!! :lol:

Love the hair do's Cedar! My sisters a beautician...need me to hook ya up??? Lol!!

Have a great Tuesday everybody!!

mammaduke

03-11-2008, 03:32 PM

Good afternoon Holiday, hope you are having a great day today.Good afternoon!! :hi:

I would love to grill out all year round....but I guess I'm too whimpy!!! :lol:

Love the hair do's Cedar! My sisters a beautician...need me to hook ya up??? Lol!!

Have a great Tuesday everybody!!

sila

03-12-2008, 01:33 AM

morning and happy wednesday x

JOHNOR

03-12-2008, 05:06 AM

for some reason i am having one of them days were i am obsessing about getting to new york sometime in december for christmas shopping! oh, i really hope that we can afford it and do it this year, that would just make christmas for me.

Crown 84

03-12-2008, 07:08 AM

Ok, Dom, per your request --- PRESTO! Wednesday has replaced Tuesday!
And a Wonderful Wednesday it is here in Raleigh, the capital of the great state of NC - home of the Duke Blue Devils and the Carolina Tarheels!

Days to the Season: 246
Days to Christmas Day 288.
Down to a meager 3 little old days to the 1/3 mark.
Make you feel great?
(And remember - you heard it here first!)

The temp is in the mid-forties here this morning with the promise of a sunny afternoon and mid-60's for the high.
Doesn't get much better than that around these parts for March.
Of course, that means that pollen fall is just around the corner - that insidious, yellow powder that becomes yellow paste (after our typical early spring sprinkles) on my dark blue Crown Vic and my deep maroon Cutlass.
Oh well, a small price to pay for the dependable return of warm weather.

Have a great one, guys!

Cedarfarm

03-12-2008, 07:39 AM

Crown 84

03-12-2008, 08:54 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/33774b.jpg

Crown, my Dad owned one of these, a 1970 or '71 I believe. Only his was dark blue with a white top. For a 'Dad car' , it was pretty cool! Would fit right in with hairstyle No. 1, wouldn't it?

Big hair, cars and groovy tunes baby!
Enjoy your day, whatever comes your way..
That's a 1970 model in your photo.
Mine isn't quite that exotic - just a run-of-the mill 1994 Cutlass Ciera sedan. But I've kept it in good condition and installed a set of chrome vent shades (like I did on the Crown Vic).

Holiday

03-12-2008, 09:15 AM

Morning Everybody! :hi: Happy Hump Day!! It's a sunny Ohio day! We're only supposed to have a high of 39º, but it sure is nice to see the sunshine...2 days in a row!! :D

Enjoy your Wednesday!

Annette1990

03-12-2008, 11:49 AM

Good Morning..almost afternoon everyone. Beautiful day here today too. The sun is shining but a bit cooler today than yesterday. Half way through the work week. I just got back from volunteering some time at the local thrift store. Now it's almost time to go get DD for lunch. Hope everyone has a good day!

sweetmisery

03-12-2008, 02:47 PM

Morning to all! Its 3:47 am, got hit with insomnia lately. lol. Hope you all are having a great day wherever you are!

Holiday

03-12-2008, 03:17 PM

I forgot to mention in my post this morning that on my way to work today I wasn't crazy about the song on the radio, so I thought I would see what disc was in the cd player...I hit play & guess what???? It was Perry Como Christmas!! My all time favorite! :D So I listened to a little Christmas music today! But I also started taking my snowmen decorations down at lunch. It's time....time for Spring!!
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bucks_fanatic/16_6_1v.gif

I hung clothes out on the line at lunch! That's the 1st time this year I have been able to do that! I have spring fever so bad!!! Even the dog wouldn't come back inside when I came back to work after lunch. He was basking in the sun!!

Binger

03-12-2008, 06:56 PM

Those hairstyles are the real deal.. almosta s real as Crown.. who as we know... dreams in techni-color.....

YABBA!

Binger

03-12-2008, 07:00 PM

Put the top down on that 1970 and let the hair fly.. ok here's the plan" Cedar ( wearing the Dusty Wig) putst he top down-drives to NYC and picks up Jay.. who dances a paus du lux while getting in the car.. they sing classic Strawberry Alarm Clock ( Incense and Peppermint) enroute to Norfolk.. where I enter the vehicle with 19 thermos of coffee.... ( one to share...the others to hold me till we get to the NC border)- we travel to NC and pick up Crown after leaning on their buzzer at home waking them from their afternoon nap/pre dinner nap/ we continue driving while I compose a sequel to Keroac " On the road.."

oh oh YABBA!

sila

03-13-2008, 01:29 AM

morning christmassy folk x

scoobie

03-13-2008, 03:42 AM

Morning all!

Thursday is here already, which means the weekend is just a stones throw away!

Hope you all have a good day!

Scoobie

scoobie

03-13-2008, 05:05 AM

Here's a useless bit of info for you... the countdown last year (which was started on 23rd July and the last post was on 3rd January) had a total of 1957 posts in 164 days

We are speeding along at day 73 of the countdown and only 2 days from the 1/3 marker, and already have 1189 postings (or 1190 by the time I post this one). This works out to about 12 posts per day last year, and we are now on 16 posts per day now.... the question is, can we keep it up??

I have noticed over the last few days the numbers of posts in this thread has gone down a little bit... are we on the verge of the 'quiet season'??

Scoobie

JOHNOR

03-13-2008, 06:05 AM

nooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! we don't want peace and quiet around here, we want lot's of noise and good cheer!

Crown 84

03-13-2008, 07:08 AM

Scoobie, I had noticed the posting rate was faster this year and was planning to do a calculation. Thanks for your interest and saving me the trouble. We are indeed moving along more quickly this year on route to an all-time posting record(?)

Days to the Season: 245
Days to Christmas Day 287.
"Yaaah Hoo, We are Down to Two" (to our 1/3 Season marker, that is!)

Forty for the morning commute with lots of beautiful sunshine.
Could pass 70 this afternoon.
Spring feels like it's here but it isn't - they predict cold weather just in time for the weekend.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, boys and girls!

Crown 84

03-13-2008, 07:15 AM

Holiday wrote: "...I hit play & guess what???? It was Perry Como Christmas!! My all time favorite!...."

Ah! Perry Como - one of my top Christmas singers, too!
I suppose you know he admired Bing Crosby and intentionally imitated his style. Both had such wonderfully mellow, smooth voices - crooners personified.
(How different from the "screamers" we have to listen to today)

JayIsh

03-13-2008, 07:16 AM

I have to say that there are alot of screamers that I actually really enjoy but there is nothing like the crooners...Bing, Perry, Frank, Dean...They just don't make 'em like that anymore...

JayIsh

03-13-2008, 07:18 AM

By the way...I'd like to thank Binger in advance for the day I'll spend humming "Incense and Peppermint" to myself...ALL DAY!!! Til I'm ready to go insane...

Crown 84

03-13-2008, 07:19 AM

Crown 84

03-13-2008, 07:23 AM

Those hairstyles are the real deal.. almosta s real as Crown..
Hmmm........Are you SURE I'm real?
For that matter, are any of us?
Perhaps we are all just performers in a play......or an opera.
Maybe one day Binger will stop writing and we will all just disapp.........

Cedarfarm

03-13-2008, 07:43 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/800px-Strawberryalarmclock_4-29-07.jpg

'Strawberry Alarm Clock', circa 2007!

Hey wait...is that Jay I see in the audience?

Holiday

03-13-2008, 09:08 AM

Happy Almost Friday!! :D

It's another sunny Ohio day!! That makes 3 in a row!!! What's up with that??? :hello: They were calling for winter conditions for Saturday, but as of this morning, they have changed that! I can be done with snow for the year now! (well, until November/December)

Hopefully we don't have a "quiet" season this year!! But it could be that people are getting spring fever & are able to get outside a little....bout time to get out in them gardens!! Woo Hoo!!

Have a wonderful sunshiney day!!!

RadioJonD

03-13-2008, 09:47 AM

At least Strawberry Alarm Clock managed to hang on to some of their seventies clothes! - http://tinyurl.com/2o6dae

More Dusty Do’s - http://tinyurl.com/2v6j7m Then click “overview” for some tunes. Anyone know if Dusty recorded any Christmas flavored tunes?

Jay, Debbie Reynolds’ eyebrows do have a certain appeal, eh?

To effectively scream, one must be on the Motown label! If today's so-called singers can't do it like James Brown, they need to sit down and shut up. And what is it with catching your breath after each line? Even Faith Hill does this on occasion. That drives me nuttier than abnormal.

JayIsh

03-13-2008, 10:02 AM

"She's got Debbie Reynolds' eyes..."

Debbie was just at my local theater doing some sort of show...she had two former Idol wannabes with her...I don't remember their names...Maybe Vonzell something or other and Antonio Federovsky? soemthing like that...I don't remember them...But she was in my town, well...almost...

Cedarfarm

03-13-2008, 10:13 AM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MczZzJ-jy5c&feature=related

Check out Ms Dusty in the beginning. Love the Dusty!
( Thanks Jon for all those cool photos!)

cheesy

Posted by RJon:...To effectively scream, one must be on the Motown label! If today's so-called singers can't do it like James Brown, they need to sit down and shut up. And what is it with catching your breath after each line? Even Faith Hill does this on occasion. That drives me nuttier than abnormal.

So True! So True, RJon!...I just hate that 'breathless' sound...singers today are 90% air, 10% substance..boring.

YABBA!

sila

03-14-2008, 01:24 AM

morning xx

Crown 84

03-14-2008, 07:30 AM

Good Morning!
Fabulous Friday, anyone? We have them right here at MMC.com.
Free for the taking. Have one!

Days to the Season: 244
Days to Christmas Day 286.
Yes, we are down to our last day before the 1/3 Season mark.
Tomorrow we officially move from the first third to the second third of our Season count. After that - GASP! - only ONE more third until the Season! (Now doesn't that make it seem close?)

Fifty-Five for the morning commute today with the promise of a high in the 70's again. Looks like it might rain, though. (We still need it!)

Have a Wonderous Weekend, everybody!
Keep that Christmas song on your lips and the spirit of the Season with you wherever you go.

mammaduke

03-14-2008, 08:21 AM

Happy Friday everyone! Hope everyone is planning a great week-end.

Cloudy with temps in the 40's here, hoping that the sun could shine through today.

Week-end planned for putting all the Christmas in there rightful place, so we can prepare the porch for our Easter celebration.

Tomorrow we'll hit the 1/3rd mark, CELEBRATE everyone it's getting closer to Christmas.

Crown 84

03-14-2008, 09:03 AM

Hey! Dom's really into the spirit of this thing.
Wonderful!

JayIsh

03-14-2008, 09:21 AM

I would say that Dom is "one of us"! Always nice to find another enthusiast!!!

Annette1990

03-14-2008, 09:24 AM

Good Morning Everyone. Nice to see all us Christmas Fanatics are rubbing off on Dom. I knew it would happen sooner or later...*L Lot's going on for me this weekend. I plan to go visit my brother and his wife who just had a baby. And I need to take DD to another cousins Birthday party on Saturday. Should be a good time. Hopefully the weather will stay nice. Have a great day everyone!

Holiday

03-14-2008, 11:40 AM

Happy, Happy FRIDAY!!!! Hard to believe we are almost to the 1/3 mark! Where has the time gone??? It's gone fast, which means we must be having FUN!!! :D

Well, our 3 days of sunshine in a row has come to an end today! But boy did I take advantage of the sunshine yesterday! I went for a walk after work ~ I think everyone in our neighborhood went for a walk yesterday ~ and we grilled out last night! We were outside at 9:00 yet last night with out a coat! How awesome!! It's been raining all day today, but it sure was nice to get a glimpse of nice weather!!

Anyone have an plans for St. Patty's Day weekend? There are a couple Patty's Day parties we'll probably go to tomorrow night & Sunday is a St. Patty's Day parade ~ not sure if we'll go to that. Depends on the weather! Enjoy your visit to your brothers Annette!

Have a fantastic Friday & a Wonderful Weekend!!! :-D

Annette1990

03-14-2008, 11:49 AM

Thanks Holiday..Your weather sounds like what mine has been. Alot cooler this morning thou and the weatherman keeps saying rain or flurries. Nothing yet but we could use some moisture that's for sure. No St. Patty Parties for me. I do plan to make a corned beef and cabbage and maybe some nice dessert for after dinner.

Binger

03-14-2008, 06:20 PM

NO_ that is Jay on the end in the Moo Moo..

AHHHHH YABBA!

Binger

03-14-2008, 06:21 PM

and look- there is Binger in the audience- theya re sucking down a cup of hot coffee while Cedar prepares to sing in the DUSTY revival...

YABBA

sila

03-15-2008, 01:30 AM

morning hope you all have a peaceful weekend x

JOHNOR

03-15-2008, 04:31 AM

good morning!

anyone have any plans for this weekend? unfortunately i have some housework to catch up on and i also have some work to do on the pc.

weather here is cold, dull and not very pleasant, nothing new there then! (roll on summer, then we'll be that step closer to christmas!)

Crown 84

03-15-2008, 08:15 AM

Good Morning!

The sun is not shining (I wish it was).
The birds are not singing (I wish they were).
Instead, it is overcast with the threat of rain.
HOWEVER, Cedar has found the perfect wig, Jay has danced himself to cardiac perfection, Binger has found a "10" coffee blended to a "T", I have just awakened from a long winter's nap on a mattress with just the right sleep number -- and all is right with the world!

Actually, the real reason all is right with the world is because we have just reached the 1/3 mark!
The Ides of March brings our eyes toward the second third of our trip back to the Season.
Days to the Season: 243
Days to Christmas Day 285.

On that astoundingly upbeat note, let me wish everyone a Stupendous Saturday and a Lovely Launch into the beginning of a Wonderous Weekend!

Annette1990

03-15-2008, 10:11 AM

Good Morning Everyone. Blue skies here today..but chilly out! 29 out right now...woke up to some frost on my car. Should warm up 44 today with a few sprinkles of rain. Had a nice time getting together with my brothers family last night. We all headed off to the hot springs. I hope everyone has a good Saturday.

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-15-2008, 08:00 PM

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/XmasPicAlbum/santatinycar.gif 243 days until eggnog hits the shelves again.

You know you are a Christmas Wacko, when you are looking at your Christmas cards the weekend befoe Easter.

Bottom of the coffee cup to you, Binger! Or is that another top, I see?

1/3 the way sounds great. Next month I start looking for Christmas presents to tuck away.

Greetings, Y'all! I'm pretty sure the Groundhog got it wrong. There are signs of messy spring weather on the streets and sidewalks and a few paths here and there, but there is still about five inches of snow and several snowbanks left to go. I think we'll be seeing snow around here for at least another four weeks.

We've had a few snowfalls last week, big fluffy flakes, but yesterday was a bit more mild, I could have made a snowman, but I didn't have time.

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-15-2008, 08:03 PM

St. Patrick's Day is coming up on Monday and I took the day off from work.

I'm going to meet my parents new kitten Jazzman and bring him an early Easter toy.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/XmasPicAlbum/MalleyStPat246x152.jpg

Be good, remember Santa's still watching.

Annette1990

03-16-2008, 12:00 AM

Hi AMD...How are things going for ya? Don't see ya around much. How are your parents doing? Well I hope Jazzman likes his new toy...keep us posted. And have a great St. Patricks Day!

sila

03-16-2008, 12:43 AM

morning xx

Annette1990

03-16-2008, 01:00 AM

Morning Sila..How are you?

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-16-2008, 08:51 AM

:hello: Hi Annette, I've been so busy at work, most of it on the computer so by the time I get home, my eyes and brain are tired.

One of the toys O'Malley still plays with is the spinner with the ball inside. He'll leave it alone for days at a time and then go nuts with it. That's what I picked up for Jazzman.

I got his buddy Ringo some LUVS treats for Easter. Not sure what O'Malley will get yet. He already has his bunny receiving blanket out on the guest bed. I looked for a large soft stuffed sheep puppet, but all I could find were stuffed toys without holes. He has a puppet fetish so I'll guess I can wander downtown tomorrow and look at Creative Learning (children's store) for something he'd like to cuddle with.

My parents are doing good. My mom and I went out for lunch last Sunday and had a good chat. She can recall heaps of stuff from the past and then all of a sudden the foggy memories kick in again. Thanks for asking.

And I think my parents got their kittens name from O'Malley the cat's other name choice JazzPurr that I sometimes refer to him as because he really enjoys the sound of jazz music.

I'll try and snap a picture of him, he's only four months old. I can hardly remember O'Malley being that small.

Enjoy your Sunday, everyone!

Annette1990

03-16-2008, 09:45 AM

Good to see ya AMD...would love to see a pic of the kitten. And good morning to everyone. Sunday here and chilly out. May get some rain/snow later today. Got my corned beef thawing out and plan to put it into the crockpot tomorrow. Had a wonderful and busy weekend here. Went and seen my new little nephew. And daughter and I went to the hot springs with my other brothers family friday night. Had a good time and nice dinner together too. My oldest brother who lives about 30 min. East of me also came to stay the weekend with me. Larissa and I also attened my cousin's little ones 1 yr. Birthday party. We had a good time. That little girl was digging into her cake like there was no tomorrow...*L* It was alot of fun watching her. She had cake and frosting from head to toe, up in her nostrils...*L* Anyhow it was busy and non stop for us this weekend but we enjoyed it all. Liked to say I plan to rest today but I'm not I am heading to work here shortly. Have a Super Sunday.

Crown 84

03-16-2008, 09:59 AM

...it looks like the next big marker will be the 1/3 to Christmas which would be I believe 6 weeks from today?....
Per page 1/first post of this thread, calculations to Christmas Day are easy - just add 42 days to any Season marker to get the equivalent Day marker.
(Again, since this is leap year, and owing to rounding off, there could be a 1-day difference on a couple of the remaining percentage markers for this year only. I did not feel like re-calculating everything to see how the extra day and rounding would affect the chart. I'll leave that to some enterprising mathmatician here.
Next year, everything will be back to precision again, anyway)

Days to the Season: 242
Days to Christmas Day 284

The sun has returned! We stand at 55 in Raleigh at this hour.
Looks like the weather service has promised us a good day.

Have a Super Sunday, friends.
Rest up for the start of yet another week in our journey.
(On the right mattress, of course!)

Holiday

03-16-2008, 12:02 PM

Hello Christmas pals! It has been a long weekend here. Got a phone call yesterday morning that 4 local boys were killed in a car accident. One of the 4 being our good friends (& my co-workers) son. So sad. This is a small, tight knit community so of course we know all 4 boys, & their families, as well as the 2 boys in the other car who ran a stop sign & T-boned them. The 4 who were killed all graduated last year & were home from college for the weekend, so they are 18, or 19 years old & the 2 boys in the other car were 22. The 2 boys in the other car were uninjured. What a tragic, horrible accident. All 4 boys were such nice, fun, just good guys! The whole group of guys they run around with are just good guys! Makes ya ask "Why? What good came out of that?"

Sorry to be such a downer today! Hope you are all having a great weekend! Yesterday was our 11 year wedding anniversary ~ the day sure didn't go as planned! But it sure was nice to have my hubby around to get through the day (and the next week) together! I just hate that our anniversary is always going to be a reminder of Jordan's death. :(

Alright...again...sorry to be a downer. I came here thinking this website always cheers me up (and it does thanks to you guys) but here I am, bringing ya'll down! You guys all take care & hug your loved ones before they walk out the door! :smile:

Maureen

03-16-2008, 01:14 PM

I'm so sorry to hear your news - it's always a tragedy when something senseless like this happens. Please pass our condolences onto your friends.

Please don't let this reflect on your anniversaries with your husband. This is an awful tragedy but what you have together must be celebrated and be eternally thankful that you have each other and the life you have made together. That is something to treasure.

Be joyful that this young man lived and don't spend too long on "what if's" and "if only's"

:tree:

Binger

03-16-2008, 03:39 PM

Hey- St Patty's Day is Tomorrow- Anyone up for a green cup of coffee?

YABBA!

Binger

03-16-2008, 03:40 PM

hey- I hear Crown is actually named Crown O Malley O Murphy.... and in honor of St Patty's Day- I am going out to mow all the clover in my yard-- everyone- wear something orange!!

YABBA!

Maureen

03-16-2008, 03:43 PM

Hey- St Patty's Day is Tomorrow- Anyone up for a green cup of coffee?

YABBA!

Uhh, I don't think so.....you mess with my coffee, I mess with your face!!!!

For shame, Binger - you should know better!!!!!!

Annette1990

03-16-2008, 03:44 PM

Holiday..I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep the boys families in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time for all. I also want to wish you a Happy Belated Anniversary.

Holiday

03-16-2008, 04:22 PM

Thanks guys! It'll be a tough week, but we'll get through it. And then it's going to be a long, tough spring & summer for our friends. We have to remember to stop over there a lot b/c after all the visitors, services, & people bringing food stops, it's going to get very hard for them! All the 1st's....UGH!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes! :smile:

I made green friendship bread...you bring the green coffee! YUMMY! (we'll have some nice lookin St. Patty's Day green teeth to match...how festive!) :hello:

sila

03-17-2008, 01:35 AM

http://dl9.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1012/1012729ej5uhw8h3m.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

scoobie

03-17-2008, 03:35 AM

Morning all!

Happy st paddys day everyone! Hope you all had a glorious weekend! Mine was spent decorating (again!); but we now have light at the end of the tunnel! We have now painted every single room in the house, and it looks fantastic! Even managed to get a couple of coats of woodstain on the stairs, so that looks lovely now too! Have the carpenter starting this morning, fitting nice oak flooring (the real solid stuff, not laminate), new doors through the entire house, new skirting and new door surrounds, I think he is also tiling our kitchen floor for us too! I am so pleased that I dont need to paint any more celings or walls! I feel like I have run a marathon or something I'm aching so much, but its all good as its now done!! YAY!!

Anyway, so we've hit the 1/3 marker now eh? Thats brilliant!! Only a 4 day week in the office this week, as its Easter next weekend and I'm off to Edinburgh for the weekend which should be good!

Hope you all have a great Monday...

Scoobie

clarebear

03-17-2008, 03:47 AM

:) Have a awesome day everyone

Crown 84

03-17-2008, 07:11 AM

Monday. M-o-n-d-a-y. Altogether now: "Monday!"
Make you feel happier? No?
Well, let's put "Marvelous" in front of it: "Have a Marvelous Monday!".
Still don't feel great?
Well, there's nothing else left but to just say we are another day closer to our Christmas Seeason!
Ah! That did it! (Or did it??)

Chilly this morning with the temp in the upper 30's just to remind us it is technically still winter.
Sunny, though, and I can hear the birds singing, even through the heavy, sealed windows of my office.

Aye, it is St. Patrick's day me buddies!
And I am a-wearin' the green, I am.

Have a great one, guys!

Crown 84

03-17-2008, 07:20 AM

Green coffee?? Hmmm.......

http://www.laurenhutton.com/images/special_offer/coffee_trio_prod.jpg

Um, no. I don't think even Binger would drink that!

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-17-2008, 07:26 AM

Sorry to hear about the tragic loss for you and your community, Holiday. A similar accident happened here four years ago and it was tough, especially on the teens who were close to the ones who were killed. One lad got really upset when the media showed up to take pictures outside the church. He wrote a letter to the editor about it. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-17-2008, 07:29 AM

Hi Annette, I don't have a picture of Jazzman yet, but here's a banner I made of O'Malley with his buddy Ringo (they have play dates together), here they were playing hide and seek.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/Feng%20Shui%20Stuff/OmalleyRingo232x139.jpg

That's my stalking wild O'Malley on the left and skinny Ringo on the right.

JayIsh

03-17-2008, 07:30 AM

Some beauty expert says that you should be able to eat the cleanser you use on your face...So, for the next day or so I'll be out shopping for the new face soap/dessert topping...Now the one you've posted is made by Lauren Hutton? Shouldn't the label have a big space in the front? I guess you can eat/drink the green coffee stuff if you really wanted too...I'll stick to my good old long roasted Mahogany Rum, A.K.A. Black Gold, Texas Tea, Java...Go-go juice...Nectar of the God's...Oh no...I've been taken over by Binger...Invasion of the body snatchers...Next thing you know, I won't know what sex I am, I'll be making fun of Crown's mattress and writing operas! Speaking of which..."The curtain opens revealing an empty stage except for a small box of Chocolate bunnies and some peeps..."

Annette1990

03-17-2008, 07:44 AM

Morning all... And Happy St. Patrick's Day. Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was awesome. Just got my corned beef into the crockpot this morning. And plan to make some soda bread later..never have made it but am looking forward to trying it out. Hope everyone has a good one...
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j85/annette59011/bush-green-Beer2.gif

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-17-2008, 07:45 AM

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/ShamrockShower.gif When Irish Eyes Are Smiin' http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/SingingShamrock.gif

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today everyone is Irish. Tomorrow my husband and I will still be Irish and the same can be said for O'Malley the cat.

We're having pork roast with potatoes and green beans for dinner.

I remember the days we ate green potatoes and a few years for brunch the feared Green Eggs & Ham.

Check out this St. Pat’s Sham Rock Band greeting.

http://www.123greetings.com/events/saint_patricks_day/fun/partick35.html

And if you're a wine drinker, there really is a green wine - it's from Portugal called Vinho Verde (pronounced "Veen-yo Vair-day"). The color is mainly golden-yellow, but it does have a slightly greenish tinge to it.

I'm off today Crown - so my official start to the work week doesn't begin until tomorrow. Thinking of Chrismtas on St. Patrick's Day is a little nutty, but aren't we all a little bit crazy about Christmas.

Crown 84

03-17-2008, 08:38 AM

Well, they do both have green in common, Auntie!

Cedarfarm

03-17-2008, 09:40 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/tabby1.jpg

Green-Eyed Kitty, Ocean lady! This is "Kitty Girl"
nice to meet you O'Malley & Ringo!

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-17-2008, 09:49 AM

cheesy She's a sweetie, Cedar! Adorable shot.

You're right Crown :tree: Think Green Stay Jolly!

Speaking of green what's that I see around the old tree near the creek and under the fence - okay well it's a little brown, but it has potential to turn green. Ther's still a blanket of snow on the ground though and a dirty snowbank at the edge of the creek. You can hear the ice cracking and there is some murky water gurgling now.

We're expect snow later this week though. Boohoohoo. I want spring to come so I can take some spring pictures.

Cedarfarm

03-17-2008, 09:59 AM

Thanks Auntster!
She is an incredible mouser...but I cringe when I see what she brought to me to share for dinner!!! One time she dragged a red squirrel up to the front porch. cheesy

Cedarfarm

03-17-2008, 10:05 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/snowdrop1.jpg

Don't worry Auntie. Spring is coming...we can take whatever the weather Gods throw at us...it's March!
I took this pic this morning of my "SnowDrops"...the first flower to poke it's head out. There is always HOPE!

Crown 84

03-17-2008, 11:25 AM

That's one of the best cat pictures I have ever seen, Cedar!
Did you ever consider going into the greeting card photo business?

Cedarfarm

03-17-2008, 12:20 PM

*burp* 'xuse me...*burp*.. never trust a green beer. Oh, but glug, glug...*hicc* Here's top of the afternoon to ya! *hicc*

Crownster my friend, thank you. I have years in the greeting card illustration/advertising business ~ but not photography.

Cedarfarm

03-17-2008, 12:35 PM

Oh brother, ol' Heather Mills really got a leg up on Paul McCartney..*hicc*

BaddaBing!

JayIsh

03-17-2008, 12:45 PM

Have eight or ten for me Cedar-baby...This is the high holy day for "gentlemen" like myself...Alas...My number has been retired...

Cedarfarm

03-17-2008, 12:50 PM

*hicc* glug.

At your service there... Jayster. Your wish is *burp* my *hicc*.. demand...glug glug ahh, glug.

JayIsh

03-17-2008, 01:03 PM

Have a big 'ol glass of Dewar's White Label for me as well!!! Man I miss that stuff...I used to call it liquid Christmas...But hey...We're all better off this way!!!

Holiday

03-17-2008, 01:22 PM

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!! Drink a green beer for me!! :hello:

Crown 84

03-17-2008, 02:04 PM

Have a big 'ol glass of Dewar's White Label for me as well!!! Man I miss that stuff...I used to call it liquid Christmas...But hey...We're all better off this way!!!
Liquid Christmas, eh? I thought that was eggnog - I could live on that stuff! (Until I had a heart attack, that is!)

JayIsh

03-17-2008, 02:15 PM

You mean until you have one or because you had one??? You seem like you are so young!!! Way too young to have a heart attack!!!

jay

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-17-2008, 02:43 PM

cheesy Hahahaha! Look, Crown ...

Christmas and Leprechauns do have something in common, check this link out for an old Rankin and Bass video.

http://m.youtube.com/details?v=H1CBLXpTNno&warned=1

Leprechauns Christmas Gold.

I'm going to spend some quality time with my husband and O'Malley now.

Nope, he didn't go for the idea of wearing a Shamrock headband.

Crown 84

03-17-2008, 03:20 PM

You mean until you have one or because you had one??? You seem like you are so young!!! Way too young to have a heart attack!!!jay
Not to worry. I meant I would have one if I drank all the eggnog I would like to!

Crown 84

03-17-2008, 03:30 PM

Hey, Auntie. Cats can get into St. Patrick's Day, too.

http://www.unforgottencards.com/images/large/greeting_cards/15390%20SP_LRG.jpg

Annette1990

03-17-2008, 04:28 PM

Binger

03-17-2008, 05:18 PM

hmmmm Green coffee body wash.. ohhh YUMMY....

ohhh YABBA!!

Binger

03-17-2008, 05:21 PM

Ok Ok off to Kelly's Pub to have some corned beef and green beer... ohhh boy... Hey- Cedar- I saw that settlement too- man- one could dance all night with that kinda money... badda bing... badda binger..... Hey Jay my man... ok ok Opera enroute... it will take palce at the shipsering pines motel....... ready everyone places places....

YABBA!

sila

03-18-2008, 01:23 AM

morning x

scoobie

03-18-2008, 03:21 AM

Morning all,

Well, the carpenter has made a great start to the new flooring and it looks fantastic :-) The living room should be finished today, so we can get all the furniture back in, ready for my mum and dad to come over tonight for dinner as it's my mums birthday. One room done, 3 to go!

Hope you all have a great day!

Scoobie

Crown 84

03-18-2008, 07:06 AM

Post a pix when it's all done, Scoob!

Days to the Season: 240
Days to Christmas Day 282

Good Morning to one and all.

The weather service promised faithfully no rain today so I drove the Crown V. (It's my fair weather car. I use the Cutlass when it's wet or icy). Anyhow, now it's rapidly clouding over and looks like some precip may be in the offing.
At least it's supposed to reach the 60's today.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, fellow Christmas voyagers!

Crown 84

03-18-2008, 07:12 AM

In case anyone might be getting an early wonder about the HALF-way Season marker (and don't feel like checking the post #1 chart) it will be here in less than 2 months (May 15).
Can you imagine that?
Does it make you want to dance, Jay?
Try on red and green wigs, Cedar?
Wax poetic, Auntie?
Add nutmeg to your 20th cup of coffee this morning, Bing?
(Hmmm...... I think I'll have to sleep on it.)

Cedarfarm

03-18-2008, 07:23 AM

Mornin' Crownster!

No way...half way...May 15? Thats incredible!
OK, I'll pull out all the wig boxes and a can of Aqua-Net and start modelling!

mammaduke

03-18-2008, 01:23 PM

Good afternoon everyone, computer went down yesterday so it just came up, so I hope everyone had a great St. Patrick's Day yesterday.

warm here today in the 40's for a change, cloudy, & off & on showers.

AuntieMistletoeDear

03-18-2008, 03:27 PM

Wax poetic - Crown you're givin' your age away again. HaHa.

At first I thought you were going to make a wax statue of me so I wouldn't have any lines to rehearse or notes to sing in the upcoming Opera.

I promise to sing as off-key as everyone else and wake all the guest at the Shispering Pines Motel, I'll even sing you a lullabye - unless of course Binger has another role in mind. I am a character actress - I can play many parts.

cheesy HeeHee.

Maureen

03-18-2008, 04:15 PM

Excellent - another of Binger's musical odes to stagecraft!!cheesy The roar of the greasepaint, the smell of the crowd.......doesn't get much better than this. I've finished hemming the new plaid backdrops for whenever they're needed...

Binger

03-18-2008, 05:00 PM

20th cup?? try the 21st cup.. by 6:00AM,... man oh man.. slipping some- Im down a pint......

YABBA!

Binger

03-18-2008, 05:01 PM

hmmm Maureen-can ypu get me thitry two plaid tablecloths- they are needed at the shispering pines sushi/coffee/real estate office/bar.... (opera scene)...

Maureen

03-18-2008, 05:06 PM

I'm on it...........varying shades or a common theme???

Annette1990

03-18-2008, 09:30 PM

cheesyHi All...Hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday. I had a good day..b/f and I went out of town to do some shopping and had a nice lunch at Fuddruckers...Good night Dom..sleep well.

sila

03-19-2008, 01:42 AM

sound good annette xx

Crown 84

03-19-2008, 07:02 AM

Wax poetic - Crown you're givin' your age away again.......
As I move into my mid 50's with the old joints starting to get more creaky, I wish I could give some of my age away!
Actually, I feel lucky - I've never had any serious health problems. In fact, my only "claim to fame" is that I've never had to take a sick day in 34 years of working. (It's all that sleep, I guess)
Oh, and I would be happy to erect a statue to our fine resident bard. Only, let's make it out of something more substantial than wax!

Days to the Season: 239
Days to Christmas Day 281

Fifty-Five for the morning commute with rain predicted.
The drought has moderated a bit but our local officials want to keep restrictions on "until the lakes are 90% full". They stand at 75% right now.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Won and Wall.
<< OK, Crown, enough of that. Can the silly alliteration. Sheesh!! >>

Crown 84

03-19-2008, 07:07 AM

I think I'm going to pull a Crown and go to bed early tonight...haven't slept as much as normal the last few nights and just feel tired. Need sleep...need sleep.
Oh gee, stop, Dom! You're making me soooooo sleeeeepy.............ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

Cedarfarm

03-19-2008, 07:57 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/new_logo.gif

But hey ~Wax is good enough for Madame Tussauds!

Cedarfarm

03-19-2008, 08:00 AM

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

Like this well known WAX figure!

baddabing!

JayIsh

03-19-2008, 08:20 AM

Cedar!

I thought we'd agreed to keep those photos of me private...between you and I! Now the world knows my real identity!!! Sorry for lying guys...I just wasn't sure if a Christmas site (sight) (psyte) would welcome a man such as I...Anybody want to see the grotto?

Hef

mammaduke

03-19-2008, 10:31 AM

So now we know what you really look like Jay, Cedar let your secret out.
Temps in the 40's here with a steady rain fall.

Had my 4th cup of coffee, here so ready to go .

Have a great day everyone, Happy hump day to all of you.

JayIsh

03-19-2008, 10:37 AM

Yes Mamma, the secret is out....I never realized how foolish I look wearing my pajamas all the time...

Annette1990

03-19-2008, 10:43 AM

You look great Jay...and comfortable. Can I stop by the mansion sometime? LOL*
Good Morning Everyone...Hope every is having a good day today? Mine is going well. We have sunshine and will be in the mid 50's today. Got a little much needed rain last night. Hope it stays nice for Easter=)
Have a great everyone!