WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 18

[katypop]

I was very moving. And they had a nice turn out. It was done by several of the churches in the area all coming together - including the Catholic church this year which sort of surprised me. (they had a lighting of the Advent wreath)

At the end they invited everyone to come forward to light candles which they had on a table in the shape of a cross with blue tableclothes - I lit 2 - one for my Dad, my uncle Frank and my Uncle Donny and the second for my grandparents who although they passed along time ago... I feel like they are always with me.

It was quite beautiful to see the candles all lit in the end.

This is a wonderful thing! There are lots of us Christmas depressed people, me among them. I have done a good job of "not sharing my depression" the last few years, but it is tough.

Hugs Michelle and Angie Christmas is hard for me too.

Michelle, I'm glad you were able to go and be part of the service, sounds beautiful

 

[katypop]

Since I will be offline for the next 4 days...

Merry Christmas Dear Friends...

Merry Christmas Michelle!!! Hopefully I haven't missed you! I came on last night and had finished my hellos to everyone...and then my computer froze I'm having a lot of issues with it lately, but just no time to call anyone to try to help me fix whatever is wrong

 

[katypop]

MERRY CHRISTMAS

DEAR FRIENDS

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Merry Christmas Deb!!!

Hope everyone enjoys a Very Merry Christmas

 

[katypop]

Sara and I went to see The King's Speech today. We both thought it was an excellent movie

My presents are wrapped, baking is almost done, just need to bake another batch of muffins for our brunch on Christmas Day. Didn't get to housework...guess I get to do that after work tomorrow, yippee

I went for a bone density test today, doctor thought I was at the age to have it checked I don't expect any problems...but problems do run in my family. grandma, mom, aunts and uncles, so you never know. I guess it's better to find out earlier rather than later.

I'll have to say goodnight for now. I need to call my SIL to see how my MIL made out at the dr's, as she has had another appointment about her memory problems.

I need to be at work by 6:00 AM tomorrow

Hugs to all!

 

[MrsMork]

Angie... I thought of you last night and our discussions we've had on faith... I'm always here for you and I have at least one good shoulder to lean on...

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

If is snows more than 6 inches between 6 pm and midnight Castiglione Jewelers will refund any $ you spent with them for Xmas... too bad I didn't buy jewelry...



So... what was with the bears????

It was a teddy bear toss. When the home team scores everyone tosses bears onto the ice. The bears are collected and given away to charity for Christmas.

It's actually pretty common up here.

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

We aren't going any where for Christmas this year. We have, shockingly, decided to have Christmas in our new home. In fact, we are having an non-invited family Christmas. Apparently 19 of our relatives are coming over for Christmas dinner - none of which did we extend an invite to.

It all got started by my sister who is now 9 months pregnant and scheduled to have a c-section on Jan 5th. When she found out we were moving to Prince George, she said that we would most likely be wanting to have Christmas in our new home, and because she doesn't want to cook at 9 months pregnant, she was inviting herself and her family over to ours for dinner. My other sister heard this and said she was coming too. Well seeing as how both of my sisters were coming, it was only, apparently, logical that my father and step mother come too. Well Shannon's family couldn't miss out on a get to together so her parents are coming and not to be left out, her sister and husband and their 3 kids have joined in the festivities as well. That only leaves Shannon's Aunt out, so she might as well come along - it's not like one more person is going to make a difference.

That's our plans. So long as I get turkey and lots of it - I'll be happy!

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

Just a little something thrown together as I get into the spirit.

 

[granmaz]

Deb, what a busy busy Christmas time you are going to be having. Take some rest times and enjoy yourselves!!

Kathe, hope the bone scan results are ok. I used to take calcium supplements, but haven't got back to them since being ill. I really must. Yes, the airports and railways are geting back to normal but there is a backlog, so some folk won't be where they want to be for Christmas unfortunately. Today is the big travel day and the roads aren't that great so i am so glad I don't have to travel a long journey.

Ken, I would be panicking like mad having 19 for Christmas Day. I think I wold be going out somewhere.

Hi Gydell.

Thanks for the Christmas Wishes guys!

 

[scottishwee35]

Hi Everyone....

I will have 7 total for Xmas lunch at my house, Ken I was gulping to read 19 people... I hope they share with cooking, cleaning up?? 9 months pregnant, I hope she don't turn labour at your house

Two years ago I had 11, it was great fun and we had the games later... It was great...

I wish you all :

from Us...

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

Just a little something thrown together as I get into the spirit.

Wow, your design are much better than my!!!

I love it and I love green Mickey....

You are winner!!!!

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

Michelle....why are you not going to be on here for Christmas? Did you get a new laptop yet? Or maybe get a notebook. I'll miss you. Hope you and mom have a very nice Christmas together.

We're celebrating on Christmas eve. We're picking up Ray at 1:30pm on Friday.....John and the kid both have off from work. Then we're all going out to eat. Afterwards, we're going to Mrs. Bush's with Ray to open his presents. He can't get up the stairs at my house anymore. This will just be easier. Then me, John and the kid will go home and open presents. We didn't buy any gifts for me and John to open except for calendars. I said our gift this year will be our cruises.....we have the Dream in 4 weeks.

I'm waiting to hear back from Uncle Teddy on Long Island. If he's going to be alone this year on Christmas and his birthday on the 26th, then me and John will go to Long Island for the weekend to spend Christmas Day and his birthday with him.

Next weekend I'm going to my cousin Donna's house to do Christmas with all the cousins on Long Island and their kids. Then January 11th John turns 60. So we have lots of celebrating to do in the next few weeks.

All leading up to the Dream cruise on January 26. We leave here on Sat 22 after midnight. I'm taking steroids so I can keep up with all my activities.

Deb

My friend Joa and her partner will be on Dream Cruise on 26 Jan and they got upgrade to Balcony....

I must let her know about you both are going too....

Have a lovely Xmas

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

It was a teddy bear toss. When the home team scores everyone tosses bears onto the ice. The bears are collected and given away to charity for Christmas.

It's actually pretty common up here.

I saw your photos and I was wondering about it... wow

That sound great thoughts and I never see like that... seem something new every day when I read this forum!!

Scottishwee35

 

[scottishwee35]

Kathy

Hope your bone scan go well... thinking of you

Have a lovely Xmas

Scottishwee35

 

[mishoe01]

To all my friends near & far.

Love to all!

 

[granmaz]

And the same to you Monica.

 

[katypop]

We aren't going any where for Christmas this year. We have, shockingly, decided to have Christmas in our new home. In fact, we are having an non-invited family Christmas. Apparently 19 of our relatives are coming over for Christmas dinner - none of which did we extend an invite to.

It all got started by my sister who is now 9 months pregnant and scheduled to have a c-section on Jan 5th. When she found out we were moving to Prince George, she said that we would most likely be wanting to have Christmas in our new home, and because she doesn't want to cook at 9 months pregnant, she was inviting herself and her family over to ours for dinner. My other sister heard this and said she was coming too. Well seeing as how both of my sisters were coming, it was only, apparently, logical that my father and step mother come too. Well Shannon's family couldn't miss out on a get to together so her parents are coming and not to be left out, her sister and husband and their 3 kids have joined in the festivities as well. That only leaves Shannon's Aunt out, so she might as well come along - it's not like one more person is going to make a difference.

That's our plans. So long as I get turkey and lots of it - I'll be happy!

Well, you certainly are Christening your new home this Christmas

Hope everyone pitches in to help...what a lovely memory you and your girls will have afterwards of your first year in your new home! Remember to take a few pics to share with us

 

[katypop]

Kathe, hope the bone scan results are ok. I used to take calcium supplements, but haven't got back to them since being ill. I really must.

Kathy

Hope your bone scan go well... thinking of you

Have a lovely Xmas

Scottishwee35

Thanks I'm really not anticipating any problems, but I guess one never knows. Marilyn, did you take calcium supplements because you have been diagnosed with a problem, or just as a preventive? I have never taken supplements, but I do drink milk and eat dairy products at least once most days.

 

[ibouncetoo]

PORT ADVENTURES are up for the LA-Vancouver repo...for San Fran and Victoria.



....back to your regularly scheduled programming.....






been burried at work...will be around more soon!

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[katypop]

Hi Everyone....
I wish you all :

from Us...

Scottishwee35

To all my friends near & far.

Love to all!

Hugs and Merry Christmas Deborah, Monica and all ​

One more day for me to work, then I can come home and start preparing for our brunch and dinner on Christmas Day. I'm lucky there are only 9 of us I guess!

Hope everyone enjoys a festive weekend. Looking forward to seeing some pics and enjoying some family stories in a few days!

Merry Christmas!! ​