Doc's Christmas Countdown

tyrolean_skier · Post by **tyrolean_skier** » Nov 20th, '05, 21:45

Bling Skier wrote:
tyrolean_skier wrote:
andyzee wrote:Festivus is celebrated on 12/23, if Doc's countdown is to 12/24, then you would just subtract 1 from doc's countdown and you have your answer.
Of course it is celebrated on 12/23 because that is my birthday.
mine and mtn mans is 12.29

Do you want to resurrect the Birthday thread?

Dr. NO · Post by **Dr. NO** » Nov 21st, '05, 09:38

Dr. NO wrote:Only 34 Shopping Days before Christmas !

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE

post a bit more and it just might dissappear

junior · Post by **junior** » Nov 21st, '05, 09:40

Dr. NO wrote:
Dr. NO wrote:Only 34 Shopping Days before Christmas !

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE

post a bit more and it just might dissappear

33 days to Festivus(for the restivus).

andyzee · Post by **andyzee** » Nov 21st, '05, 09:45

Thanks Doc and Junior

Snowjob · Post by **Snowjob** » Nov 21st, '05, 10:17

Doc, this Christmas countdown post is giving me anxiety! I haven't even got a list yet.

andyzee · Post by **andyzee** » Nov 21st, '05, 10:38

Snowjob wrote:Doc, this Christmas countdown post is giving me anxiety! I haven't even got a list yet.

Put me down for new boots.

Dr. NO · Post by **Dr. NO** » Nov 21st, '05, 11:14

Snowjob wrote:Doc, this Christmas countdown post is giving me anxiety! I haven't even got a list yet.

Well, I could use a new Snow Thrower for the VT house. Or just a good compressor. Has to hit 200 psi at least for the bike tires and such, and good volume for using the nail gun. OH YEAH, a good pnuematic nail gun would be nice too. Framer please.

Snowjob · Post by **Snowjob** » Nov 21st, '05, 11:16

Doc, don't you also need a ride home from the HH's this winter? Maybe we could wrap the Barrel Rider for you.

Dr. NO · Post by **Dr. NO** » Nov 21st, '05, 11:38

Snowjob wrote:Doc, don't you also need a ride home from the HH's this winter? Maybe we could wrap the Barrel Rider for you.

Only when Frau Sehr is home, and the driver is a fine woman.

Snowjob · Post by **Snowjob** » Nov 21st, '05, 11:49

andyzee wrote:
Snowjob wrote:Doc, this Christmas countdown post is giving me anxiety! I haven't even got a list yet.
Put me down for new boots.

Too late, I already got you a new web-site!

KBL Ed · Post by **KBL Ed** » Nov 21st, '05, 20:41

Got it:

Some churches use four blue candles to emphasize the hopeful anticipation of the season. Others follow an older custom of three purple candles and one pink or rose candle. The purple signifies that Advent is a season of repentance as well as expectation. A purple candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, with another one lit on each succeeding Sunday. The joyfully colored pink candle is reserved for the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete, which means "rejoice" in Latin, is the opening word of the traditional Introit for that Sunday: Rejoice!… the Lord is near. (Philippians 4:4). In addition to the four Advent candles, most Advent wreaths also have a larger, white candle in the center called the Christ candle. This candle is lit on Christmas Eve and throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas.

andyzee · Post by **andyzee** » Nov 21st, '05, 21:29

Snowjob wrote:
andyzee wrote:
Snowjob wrote:Doc, this Christmas countdown post is giving me anxiety! I haven't even got a list yet.
Put me down for new boots.
Too late, I already got you a new web-site!

Thanks Richard.

tyrolean_skier · Post by **tyrolean_skier** » Nov 21st, '05, 21:52

KBL Ed wrote:Got it:

Some churches use four blue candles to emphasize the hopeful anticipation of the season. Others follow an older custom of three purple candles and one pink or rose candle. The purple signifies that Advent is a season of repentance as well as expectation. A purple candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, with another one lit on each succeeding Sunday. The joyfully colored pink candle is reserved for the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete, which means "rejoice" in Latin, is the opening word of the traditional Introit for that Sunday: Rejoice!… the Lord is near. (Philippians 4:4). In addition to the four Advent candles, most Advent wreaths also have a larger, white candle in the center called the Christ candle. This candle is lit on Christmas Eve and throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Thanks Ed once again for the explanation. I need to get my advent wreath ready for Sunday.

Dr. NO · Post by **Dr. NO** » Nov 22nd, '05, 08:56

Only 33 Shopping Days before Christmas !

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE

post a bit more and it just might dissappear

junior · Post by **junior** » Nov 22nd, '05, 08:57

Dr. NO wrote:Only 33 Shopping Days before Christmas !

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICE

post a bit more and it just might dissappear

And 32 days to Festivus(for the restivus).