Christmas Countdown - 2017

[Holiday]

Last night we cut down a pine tree. It was damaged when we remodeled our house & just hasn't looked good since. It's on the property line between our house & the neighbors so we were all out there dragging away the branches. I came across one that looked like a little Christmas tree, so I saved that one. I'm hoping to stand it up at the lake & decorate it for our CIJ weekend, this weekend. It smells GREAT too! I'm not sure yet how I'm going to get it to stand up though! The tree was loaded with pine cones too - but they were small & so STICKY!!
I also made rum balls for our CIJ celebration. I have never made them before, so hopefully they taste ok! Its a recipe I found online.

 

[Holiday]

Good morning all and I trust this Timeless Tuesday is finding everyone well. Since this is the 25th of the month in our Christmas in July celebration, let me say to one and all... Merry Christmas in July!
The day began early and with my Bible Study group having met and my better half arising from her night of rest, the day will continue with a walk, followed by some yard work and a few chores around town before ending in the early afternoon. Short work week for me since the daughter of a good friend is getting married on Saturday. Of course I will be there, but maybe not to the reception. We'll see. Not much else really going on. The weather has come down a few degrees, which I enjoy immensely and July is almost in the books for 2017.
Enjoy these last seven days of July...
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Can't believe July is almost in the books. Crazy! Hope you have a good time at the wedding.
Enjoy your day!

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Thank you so much HMG! I can't wait for her appointment with the different vet, even though it makes me nervous. I just worry about her - and her future! My FIL was over last night & he said to Gracie "I heard you haven't been feeling too well - sounds like you might have to be replaced soon!"

I certainly hope that's not the case, but I couldn't believe he said it!! MEN!

Wow...what an insensitive thing to say...smh!! I always wonder what people are thinking!

 

[NcGunny]

Good Morning, Super Season Supporters!

Yes, we are all here to support our season of choice, which just so happens to be the one involving Christmas.

And the Milestone markers?
Well, we support them too, with our enthusiasm.
The next one coming up? Keep reading.

Days to the Season: 111
Days to Christmas Day: 153

The next pending marker is, of course, the 100-DAY SEASON WINDOW and it lurks just 11 days into the future. (That's SINGLE DIGITS from the day after tomorrow, Guys!)
Then, the day following, we enter a DOUBLE-DIGIT count to Christmas Season 2017 and all of its glories!


Well, OK. We did see a bit of a relief yesterday from the H&H conditions that have been plaguing us for about a week now. The humidity was not really down much but the temps declined.
Today should see us back up into the mid 90's again but tomorrow could bring a pretty nice mid week for 'Pines Day!
Right now, we perceive 77 degrees on our back door thermometer.


Have a Terrific Tuesday, Folks!

Thanks Crown!! Sounds like its time for some lemonade.

 

[Holiday]

Wow...what an insensitive thing to say...smh!! I always wonder what people are thinking!

I think he wasn't thinking!

 

[Edge612]

Hope your "back to the grind" day goes well! Merry Christmas in July / Rudolph Day!!

Been crazy busy...take 1 day off and takes an hour or 2 just to catch up on emails from 1 day out.

 

[made582]

I think he wasn't thinking!

Us men are good at that.

 

[made582]

Oh Valerie, I'm sick and tired of seeing your spheres already.

 

[made582]

Look what the mail lady just dropped off!!



Can I keep him out until Christmas??

 

[Holiday]

Us men are good at that.

Tee Hee!
Merry Christmas In July made!!!

 

[Holiday]

Oh Valerie, I'm sick and tired of seeing your spheres already.

I thought of you when I heard her say "spheres" LOL

 

[Holiday]

Look what the mail lady just dropped off!!

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Can I keep him out until Christmas??

♥ LOVE ♥
Perfect that he arrived just in time for CIJ!!!!
And YES you can keep him out until Christmas!!!

 

[Iteachpercussion]

Merry Christmas in July!

I plan on watching a Christmas movie or two and listening to some Christmas music while I finish writing a paper. Not much else going on today besides continuing to work on ComicCon costumes.

Everyone have a great and wonderful day!!

 

[made582]

♥ LOVE ♥
Perfect that he arrived just in time for CIJ!!!!
And YES you can keep him out until Christmas!!!

That's good because I have no idea where I'm going to store him. Lol!!!

 

[Minta]

Last night we cut down a pine tree. It was damaged when we remodeled our house & just hasn't looked good since. It's on the property line between our house & the neighbors so we were all out there dragging away the branches. I came across one that looked like a little Christmas tree, so I saved that one. I'm hoping to stand it up at the lake & decorate it for our CIJ weekend, this weekend. It smells GREAT too! I'm not sure yet how I'm going to get it to stand up though! The tree was loaded with pine cones too - but they were small & so STICKY!!
I also made rum balls for our CIJ celebration. I have never made them before, so hopefully they taste ok! Its a recipe I found online.

Do you have any thrift stores or 2nd hand stores near by? They may have a Christmas tree stand for cheap. I know some of the thrift stores around are have CIJ sales right now. Might be worth checking out. Another idea would be a patio umbrella stand.

 

[Minta]

Hi everyone ... well the last couple days have been very productive in terms of writing out a list of gift ideas for hubby, the kids and the extended family that we exchange with. I think I have about 50% of the gifts figured out so now I am hoping I can get a jump start on shopping. Even my hubby told me I have 2 months to get my wish list to him

Well my lunch break is almost over.. Have a great day!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Christmas in July!

I plan on watching a Christmas movie or two and listening to some Christmas music while I finish writing a paper. Not much else going on today besides continuing to work on ComicCon costumes.

Everyone have a great and wonderful day!!

Sounds like a great day!! I have had QVC on in the background at work. Hoping to watch something Christmas later on at home! The weather is awesome!!
Enjoy your day!

 

[Holiday]

That's good because I have no idea where I'm going to store him. Lol!!!

Just sayin - if he were at my house, he wouldn't be put away until the new year!

 

[Holiday]

Do you have any thrift stores or 2nd hand stores near by? They may have a Christmas tree stand for cheap. I know some of the thrift stores around are have CIJ sales right now. Might be worth checking out. Another idea would be a patio umbrella stand.

We don't have too many 2nd hand stores around, but that is a thought. It will only be up Friday night through Sunday afternoon so I don't want to get too crazy with it! I thought of an umbrella stand, but we had to throw ours away - it cracked! That would have been great! It's a busy week too, so I don't have a lot of time to go out looking. Hopefully my hubby will have an idea - maybe something from the farm!
Hope you are having a good day!

 

[Holiday]

Hi everyone ... well the last couple days have been very productive in terms of writing out a list of gift ideas for hubby, the kids and the extended family that we exchange with. I think I have about 50% of the gifts figured out so now I am hoping I can get a jump start on shopping. Even my hubby told me I have 2 months to get my wish list to him

Well my lunch break is almost over.. Have a great day!

You go girl!! You have a great start!!
Lunch break always goes too fast, doesn't it?? I would swear there are less minutes in the lunch hour than any other hour of the day!