Christmas time is here! [Archive]

putrid

09-16-2011, 07:03 PM

Time to start thinking of the gifts folks would like then go out and get them so I can sit back and enjoy putting up the Christmas display with out worrying about how much time I'm not spending putting up the display and instead going all over the place looking for things and thinking about the display and wondering if I should get them things they probably wont want anyway so they'll have something to unwrap on Christmas just to take them all back and get other things they really want wile things are on after Christmas sales. ( to much caffeine ) LOL

Very cool song Rybcon!

SPX

09-16-2011, 08:40 PM

I have also noticed that Christmas time is slowly approaching . . . not that it's here . . . but that it's on its way. The temps are dropping. I went out today and finally felt comfortable trading in my shorts for jeans and, in fact, even regretted going out in a T-shirt and not bringing my hoodie with me. According to weather.com it's 53 degrees out there right now.

Lately I've also been cranking up the non-holiday Trans-Siberian Orchestra albums . . . which is just a pre-cursor to rocking out to the Christmas albums.

So I get it. We're getting there. The fact that I'm here and typing this is proof enough.

Sickie Ickie

09-17-2011, 04:57 AM

"The fact that I'm here and typing this is proof enough."

LOL! Truer words could not be spoken. :D

chris

09-17-2011, 06:12 AM

I have started getting ready today I start the roof of the house before the snow hits!

halfawake454

09-25-2011, 03:06 PM

90 days to go! Crazy, it seems like just yesterday I was at this forum last september introducing myself for the first time. I havn't completely caught christmas fever yet. That will start once halloween is over.

I live in an apartment myself, so decorating is limited, however, I won't at all this year. I would decorate inside and maybe get a small tree, but like last year I am moving yet again. I wish i could find an apartment that wasn't hell itself :( Although, I now now what to watch out for!

By christmas I should be graduating as well. I have a job from an internship lined up until I can continue to find my dream job out there, which really puts some of the unemployment fears to rest.

Yep, everything for me is coming to a head this Christmas. It will signify the point in my life where I actually start into the real working "real life".

While that stuff is nice I suppose, I am still looking forward to having the entire family back together at our childhood home again. That's what I love most about christmas, all the other stuff is just perks. Can't wait!

Every christmas I generally get time off between xmas and new years. I wish I could pause time in that week long period. Best week of the year IMO!

Just Whisper

09-25-2011, 06:48 PM

Think think think....where did I put that? It's not in there. Hmmm, not in there either. Could it be in here? Nope.

I seem to be missing about 4 weeks from this year. I have apparently misplaced them so If anyone sees them please send them to me immediately. Also, my calender and clock seem to be running extremely too fast. If anyone knows of a good repairman to fix my time please let me know.

HoHo

09-25-2011, 07:06 PM

Well i got a late start on Halloween and just going to put up a few things I already have so i'm going to focus on Christmas. But yes excited about starting to set up=)

chris

09-26-2011, 05:36 AM

It is time WOW it went by fast! Lots to do so little time!

EnlightenedGrinch

09-26-2011, 08:07 AM

Halloween, then Turkey, then Christmas................

theedwin

09-27-2011, 12:26 AM

JW, I think your thief stopped by my place and stole my time as well...

chris

09-27-2011, 06:20 AM

^lol ................

DaveBrewer

09-27-2011, 04:49 PM

Decorating begins this weekend at my house!!!

SPX

09-28-2011, 11:19 AM

Halloween, then Turkey, then Christmas................

Do people even regard Thanksgiving as a real holiday anymore?

The extent of my celebrating Thanksgiving is getting up, watching a little bit of the Macy's parade, and being happy that I don't have to go to work. After that, it's just like a normal day.

Rybcon

09-28-2011, 02:09 PM

I do! Except our annual dinner is prime rib.

Mr. Griswold

09-28-2011, 08:44 PM

I know its getting close as the weather is getting crisp and the Halloween display is coming along!

theedwin

09-28-2011, 09:40 PM

SPX, I TRIED watching the Macy's parade last year, but I think they showed maybe 10 minutes of the parade and the rest was commercials for shows and other crap.

SPX

09-28-2011, 10:21 PM

I'm 100% with you! The entire thing is product placement these days . . . I say "these days" but honestly I don't remember what it was like when I was a kid, maybe the same way . . . but in any case, yeah, it's a bunch of commercials, and then someone performs about half a song on the "Kraft float" or whatever . . . and then more commercials . . . and then 2 minutes of a marching band as they dance around a logo for Microsoft . . . and then commercials. . .

I can't say I overly enjoy it for what it is, but it reminds me of my childhood, and that's why I watch it. Then again, considering it's the MACY'S Thanksgiving Day Parade, is it really any surprise that the whole thing is totally commercialized?

SPX

09-28-2011, 10:23 PM

I know its getting close as the weather is getting crisp and the Halloween display is coming along!

Mr. Griswold, my old friend. . .

I find that the weather is crisp at night, but still pretty warm in the afternoon. I'm ready for some 50 degree temps even at 3 PM.

Rybcon

09-29-2011, 05:13 AM

I get tired of the network's self promotion. If it's on FOX then every celebrity, etc. is FOX related.

Rybcon

09-29-2011, 05:15 AM

I'm excited about next week's forecast of around 73 and one day of possible rain.

Perpetual_Christmas

10-03-2011, 01:49 PM

I went to Sears this weekend and they're starting to put up their Christmas trees and displays!! :D

Sickie Ickie

10-03-2011, 02:13 PM

Jingle bells...jingle bells...

halfawake454

10-03-2011, 05:39 PM

I'm excited about next week's forecast of around 73 and one day of possible rain.

We had another 100 day today. On Friday we are supposed to hit 76 :)

It was may 19th since we last had a day in the 70's here.

Perpetual_Christmas

10-03-2011, 05:44 PM

Macy's is putting up its Christmas stuff too!!

It's HERE! :)

SPX

10-03-2011, 07:38 PM

I went to Sears this weekend and they're starting to put up their Christmas trees and displays!! :D

Macy's is putting up its Christmas stuff too!!

It's HERE! :)

WAYYY too early.

I don't think Christmas stuff should be going up until after Thanksgiving.

At this rate, I'll be burned out before December even gets here.

Perpetual_Christmas

10-04-2011, 07:30 AM

^Not me - no, NEVER! They could start putting up stuff in July and that would be fine with me!

Sickie Ickie

10-04-2011, 09:46 AM

(singing) Fa la la la la... la la la la

SPX

10-04-2011, 12:27 PM

^Not me - no, NEVER! They could start putting up stuff in July and that would be fine with me!

I find that I have a fairly narrow window for going all out when it comes to Christmas. I have about one good month in me to be gung ho and after that I'm kind of over it for a while. I learned this a couple of years ago when I got really into it one year around the beginning of November and by Dec. 1 I was just kind of ready to do something else.

Also, I can't be in the Christmas spirit if it's not cold outside. I can't wander in from 90 degree temperatures and be in the mood to drink hot chocolate and sing Christmas carols. No Cold = No Christmas

Rybcon

10-04-2011, 12:35 PM

After a while you just kind of accept it when you're living in SoCal. But the desire for cold weather never really goes away.

SPX

10-04-2011, 08:55 PM

That's actually one reason I am not interested in living in SoCal, despite the fact that I did enjoy my time in San Diego while I was there.

I grew up in Memphis,TN and Jackson, MS, where we didn't get nearly as much snow as I'd have liked, but we did get a decent amount of cold. It wasn't always consistent, though. We'd always have the odd season where it would be 70 degrees in the middle of December. But I'm really not sure if I'd have ever fallen in love with the Christmas season in the same way if warm weather during the Christmas season was the norm.

It's nice living in a place now where cold temps and a good blanket of snow are dependable visitors during THAT time of the year.

Rybcon

10-05-2011, 05:18 AM

I was born in Chicago and lived there the first 11 years of my long life. Even now, 45 years later, I miss the cold for fall, Thanksgiving and especially Christmas. I will say though on January 2nd I'm ready for it to be in the 70s again.

SPX

10-05-2011, 10:25 AM

I agree with the latter sentiment for sure.

I wish November and December were the coldest months of the year and then there was an instant rebound in temps as soon as January hits.

Here in Salt Lake though, we sometimes keep getting snow all the way through May.

SPX

10-05-2011, 05:35 PM

Speaking of the cold, today has been the first chilly and overcast day we've had since this fall. It's in the 40s out there right now and is supposed to get down to 43 later tonight.

I'm down with it.

SantaAllen

10-06-2011, 04:19 AM

It is definitely here! I have already had a couple of Santa appearances and am becoming booked for Nov, Dec. Can't wait!

CJ92

10-11-2011, 09:06 AM

Only 74 Days 11 hours and 48 minutes until Christmas!!! I'm Super Excited!!

theedwin

10-12-2011, 07:02 PM

Good for you Santa Allen!

I guess those who book don't think it is too early..

:D

CJ92

10-12-2011, 09:15 PM

72 days 23 hours and 39 minutes until Christmas!! I'm so Amped!

chris

10-13-2011, 05:59 AM

Me to ready for December!

Craig

10-13-2011, 06:38 AM

Much as I love Halloween (and I DO) I am finding preparations for it getting in the way of Christmas preparations. There are MANY times I would rather be prepping for Christmas, but the kids love the way we set up for Halloween (one calls us the "vacuum cleaner house" because of my witch that rides an old Kirby side-saddle) so I just try to work at it a bit harder.

As we bring things out of storage, a lot of time we have to move something for Christmas to get to Halloween decorations. In that instance, (if I can reasonably do so) I go ahead and put up the Christmas stuff (as long as it won't interfere with Halloween, like stuff for the side fences, etc.)

Still a lot to do, but it'll all get done. I will really enjoy Halloween, but once it is over, it is ALL Christmas from there!:D:D:D

MissMandy

10-13-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm still in Halloween mode, but I find myself thinking more and more about Christmas. I've started planning our Christmas Eve menu :D

chris

10-14-2011, 06:08 AM

Craig I have the same problem when trying to get to the Christmas or Halloween stuff. I empty the shed then fill it back up then empty it again.

theedwin

10-16-2011, 01:41 AM

Well, all of the Halloween stuff is up and in order, so now I have time to start thinking about Christmas! (not that I don't normally..)

chris

10-16-2011, 07:32 AM

Going to work on cleaning the garage today to make more room!

mirabella

10-21-2011, 09:46 AM

I'm still in Halloween mode, but I find myself thinking more and more about Christmas. I've started planning our Christmas Eve menu :D

I have been too, I think I have the Christmas Eve menu set I just need some good desert ideas! I downloaded an app with Christmas stuff on it too, a countdown and music ect... Jingle Bells are coming! I think in 2 weeks the first Christmas music preview starts here. I love the 24/7 Christmas music marathons.

Spats

11-03-2011, 08:23 PM

All Hallows is over.

The pumpkins are shriveled, the candy is gone, the candles are burned down and winter is whispering at the door.

In just a few weeks we'll celebrate the harvest with turkey and gravy, cranberries and pumpkin pie, and Ol' St. Nick will usher in the holiday in the Macys parade. Black Friday will hit with a vengence born of consumeristic fear in a down economy, carols will overtake the airwaves, holly and evergreen will hang in every window,...
And I'll be planning a Beverage bash for my closest friends, featuring gourmet hot chocolate, eggnog, lambswool and mulled wine.

Wassail, indeed.

mirabella

11-03-2011, 09:40 PM

MissMandy

11-04-2011, 05:12 AM

I'm just about in full blown Christmas mode. Took down all of my Halloween decor, but it's still laying all around the house waiting to be boxed up lol. I HATE packing up decorations! Still have a couple of things to get through before I'm truly feeling the Christmas spirit (surprise birthday party for my mom next weekend and of course, Thanksgiving). What I'm really looking forward to right now is Black Friday. Call me crazy, but I LOVE getting up in the wee hours of the morning to go shopping lol. It's a rush!

Mr. Griswold

11-04-2011, 06:15 AM

MissMandy its great to see you on this side! I too am so ready for Christmas. I cant wait to start turning the yard into a whimsical holiday scene :)

chris

11-04-2011, 06:16 AM

Lights are going up night by night GO TIME....Lol! I am totally in the Christmas spirit!

Perpetual_Christmas

11-04-2011, 12:00 PM

I can't decide whether to put up my outside lights this weekend or next. I've already got my cubicle at work all decorated. :D

Perpetual_Christmas

11-04-2011, 12:03 PM

I went to the store tonight and it was wall to wall Christmas! I walked in and there were trees and lights and decorations! :D I can hardly wait to start shopping this weekend. It was so nice to see the tree all lit up as I came in the doors. :)
Macy's Holiday Lane stores have been open for a couple weeks now. It's HERE! The opening of those stores is one of the Christmas harbingers I look forward to every year!

Mr. Griswold

11-04-2011, 12:03 PM

I hear ya! My office has a few lights and blow molds. I have not put up the house lights yet I think I will wait until next weekend :)

MissMandy

11-05-2011, 03:54 AM

MissMandy its great to see you on this side! I too am so ready for Christmas. I cant wait to start turning the yard into a whimsical holiday scene :)

Thanks Gris :) I've been a member here for a few months now. Just couldn't bring myself to log in every day being in complete Halloween mode lol. I can't wait to decorate either, but I must! I host Thanksgiving and it just wouldn't feel right with Christmas decor everywhere lol. I have started Christmas shopping though! :D