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official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« on: December 17, 2009, 04:29:58 PM »
I'd appreciate it if a moderator or supermoderator "stickied" this to the top here; my own powers donn't give me that opportunity.

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Because some of us, especially homebody franksolich, worry when members aren't seen around for some days, if you want, please tell us when and where you're headed for Christmas.

I'll be home at Christmas, marveling in awe over the Glory and Majesty of God amidst the lonely desolate Sandhills of Nebraska.  In fact, I'll probably be the only human being for miles around, as I have to watch not only the old guy's place across the river, but also the neighbor's place six miles up the road, because he and the wife and three children are going to his in-laws' in Omaha.

We have plenty of snow here right now, but fresh snow for Christmas would be nice, but I hope we don't get any more sub-zero temperatures.

The cats as usual will feast on their usual Christmas fare.....but only at such time when all cats are accounted for, and inside.  If one's missing, all the rest have to wait until the missing one shows up.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2009, 05:37:57 PM »
I will be spending this Christmas season at home also.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2009, 08:45:11 AM »
We will spend Christmas Eve with the in-laws for some real Italian food and yummys, as my 2 year old would say. Then putting together a play kitchen that night while watching an old Christmas classic. We haven't decided which one yet. Christmas day we are hanging out at home just enjoying each other and of course, the reading of the REAL Christmas story, the birth of our Savior.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2009, 08:48:15 AM »
I will be staying home and enjoying the season with my wife and Dog. Going out tonight and look at Christmas decorations.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2009, 09:39:36 AM »
Will be here at home!

Having our usual Christmas Eve night with friends in for dinner.

This will be the first Christmas since 2003 that my son is here. I'm a happy momma... :-)
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2009, 10:01:11 AM »
I'll be home, enjoying the days with my family!
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2009, 10:11:33 AM »
Unfortunately, I did my travelling for the year back on the Thanksgiving holiday.  Me, DefiantSix(actual) and DefiantSix-1 will be sticking it to the home -20 for Christmas this year.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2009, 10:33:02 AM »
I will be in town, but more than likely not online too much.  Lots of different places to go.  Never did make my danged rum balls.  Maybe this weekend.  I still have to put my tree up too..
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2009, 12:21:58 PM »
Other than several holiday parties, I'll be close to home as well.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2009, 09:29:26 PM »
Does a 50 mile drive to my sisters house Christmas Day count as "taking off"?
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2009, 09:14:14 AM »
Our family will be at my brother's house a couple of town away for Christmas dinner but other than that, we're not doing any traveling.  Gotta work the week between Christmas and New Years although it'll be dead as far as incoming work.  Hope everyone who is traveling has a safe trip outbound and inbound!
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2009, 11:16:30 PM »
Kristin and I will be going to my mom's place in Athens (2 1/2 hours away) to celebrate my aunt's birthday (Dec. 23), Christmas (Dec. 25) and my mom's birthday (Dec. 27) on the 26th. Other than that, not much planned. Just a lot of relaxing.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2009, 11:23:30 PM »
Myself, Mrs. doc and the dogs are enroute to Charleston, SC, where we are meeting up with our kids and grandkids for four days over the Holiday, returning through Alabama to visit our SIL, and Mississippi, then a drive up the river to STL, and home.

Sitting in a hotel in Paducah, KY right now, and its still freezing here........wondering how far south we need to go before it starts warming up......

doc
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2009, 11:32:31 PM »
Quote from: TVDOC on December 21, 2009, 11:23:30 PM
wondering how far south we need to go before it starts warming up......

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Did you hit the Florida state line yet?  :evillaugh:
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2009, 11:32:48 PM »
Quote from: TVDOC on December 21, 2009, 11:23:30 PM
Myself, Mrs. doc and the dogs are enroute to Charleston, SC, where we are meeting up with our kids and grandkids for four days over the Holiday, returning through Alabama to visit our SIL, and Mississippi, then a drive up the river to STL, and home.

Sitting in a hotel in Paducah, KY right now, and its still freezing here........wondering how far south we need to go before it starts warming up......

doc

Somewhere in Mexico would be my guess.  :-)
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2009, 01:32:47 AM »
Quote from: TVDOC on December 21, 2009, 11:23:30 PM
Myself, Mrs. doc and the dogs are enroute to Charleston, SC, where we are meeting up with our kids and grandkids for four days over the Holiday, returning through Alabama to visit our SIL, and Mississippi, then a drive up the river to STL, and home.

Sitting in a hotel in Paducah, KY right now, and its still freezing here........wondering how far south we need to go before it starts warming up......

doc


I am assuming you will be coming through on I40 then on down to Spartanburg out of Asheville, you will be going through my neck of the woods.

It's cold! And very damp.

As you pass the exit for WestTown Mall....you can wave!  :-)

Safe travels!!!
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2009, 01:41:50 AM »
Quote from: debk on December 22, 2009, 01:32:47 AM

I am assuming you will be coming through on I40 then on down to Spartanburg out of Asheville, you will be going through my neck of the woods.

It's cold! And very damp.

As you pass the exit for WestTown Mall....you can wave!  :-)

Safe travels!!!

I think that is the route, we'll be in Knoxville tomorrow night, and Columbia, SC on Wednesday night.......on into Charleston on Christmas Eve.

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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2009, 01:43:50 AM »
Quote from: TVDOC on December 22, 2009, 01:41:50 AM
I think that is the route, we'll be in Knoxville tomorrow night, and Columbia, SC on Wednesday night.......on into Charleston on Christmas Eve.

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Your are spending the night here?

Do you know where you are staying?
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #18 on: December 22, 2009, 08:34:08 AM »
We will be off to see both family units in the morning. I will try to check in this weekend. We've got a looooooooong drive....
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #19 on: December 22, 2009, 08:38:56 AM »
Quote from: franksolich on December 17, 2009, 04:29:58 PM
I'd appreciate it if a moderator or supermoderator "stickied" this to the top here; my own powers donn't give me that opportunity.

Anyway.....

Because some of us, especially homebody franksolich, worry when members aren't seen around for some days, if you want, please tell us when and where you're headed for Christmas.

I'll be home at Christmas, marveling in awe over the Glory and Majesty of God amidst the lonely desolate Sandhills of Nebraska.  In fact, I'll probably be the only human being for miles around, as I have to watch not only the old guy's place across the river, but also the neighbor's place six miles up the road, because he and the wife and three children are going to his in-laws' in Omaha.

We have plenty of snow here right now, but fresh snow for Christmas would be nice, but I hope we don't get any more sub-zero temperatures.

The cats as usual will feast on their usual Christmas fare.....but only at such time when all cats are accounted for, and inside.  If one's missing, all the rest have to wait until the missing one shows up.

To me it sounds like you'll be spending Christmas in Heaven.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #20 on: December 22, 2009, 03:45:45 PM »
Quote from: debk on December 22, 2009, 01:43:50 AM

Your are spending the night here?

Do you know where you are staying?

We are just "winging it" as we go along........we arrived in the Knoxville area an hour ago, and we are staying with an old physicist colleague of mine that is retired from the Oak Ridge National Lab.......he is arranging a brief tour for us, assuming my old security clearance still passes muster.

When we get to Columbia, we typically look for La Quinta Inns, as we have two dogs travelling with us, and they are very "pet friendly".

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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #21 on: December 22, 2009, 04:06:30 PM »
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When we get to Columbia, we typically look for La Quinta Inns, as we have two dogs travelling with us, and they are very "pet friendly".

LaQuinta~  Spanish for next to Kettle.

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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #22 on: December 22, 2009, 10:28:58 PM »
Quote from: TVDOC on December 22, 2009, 03:45:45 PM
We are just "winging it" as we go along........we arrived in the Knoxville area an hour ago, and we are staying with an old physicist colleague of mine that is retired from the Oak Ridge National Lab.......he is arranging a brief tour for us, assuming my old security clearance still passes muster.

When we get to Columbia, we typically look for La Quinta Inns, as we have two dogs travelling with us, and they are very "pet friendly".

doc


Hope you got that tour!! Not many do these days.

Have a wonderful and safe trip!!!
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #23 on: December 22, 2009, 11:05:59 PM »
May not have to go to the relatives for Christmas... Predictions of largest Christmas storm in MN history... 16-21" expected.
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Re: official "taking off now" for Christmas thread
« Reply #24 on: December 22, 2009, 11:14:59 PM »
Quote from: bkg on December 22, 2009, 11:05:59 PM
May not have to go to the relatives for Christmas... Predictions of largest Christmas storm in MN history... 16-21" expected.

Has to just make anyone not travelling in that mess a "happy camper"!

Son's girlfriend is driving to Omaha on 28th to fly down here....hope she is able to make it. We're picking her up in Nashville.....hope we are able to get her!
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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

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"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.
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