December 17: National Day in Bhutan

Sunday

1 week to Christmas Eve.

December 18: Republic Day in Niger

1 week to Christmas Eve.



and 7 days till Christmas

You quoted me from yesterday.

Opalia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opalia

Opalia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opalia
Something to do with the sowing of crops.

You quoted me from yesterday.



I'm sorry.

R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos, O Clavis, Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne

The Winter Solstice.

The Winter Solstice.
Winter Solstice and the shortest day is tomorrow Friday 22nd December.

The Winter Solstice.


722pm

I know.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice, sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. In the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the first official day of Winter. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.

Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn

December 22, is last night of Hanukkah.

December 22, is last night of Hanukkah.



yes it is.

...the winter solstice, Yule.

Christmas Eve!!!!! 

The day before Christmas

Christmas Eve. Ho ho ho.  :-\\

...December 24, the 358th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (359th in leap years). There are 7 days remaining in the year.

...the day what little confidence I had went bye bye.

...the day what little confidence I had went bye bye.
...but hopefully comes bacl tomorrow?

...but hopefully comes bacl tomorrow?


I don't know Phil, this could take quite a long time.

The day before Christmas



The Night Before Christmas

The Night Before Christmas
The night has still yet to arrive.

CHRISTMAS!!!

CHRISTMAS!!!
It is Christmas here too!

CHRISTMAS!!!


Merry christmas. :)

-- the first day of Kwanzaa
-- Boxing Day (Commonwealth Nations)
-- St. Stephen's Day

Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.

...no longer Christmas

2 for Tuesday (2 pizzas for the price of one) at Domino's Pizza

...no longer Christmas
Boxing Day is still in the Christmas Holidays

Today is one of my best friends' oldest son's 11th  :o :o  birthday. I keep telling her that her sons will ALWAYS be 5 & 7 years old.  ;D




Cat

The 10th Anniversary Of The Ramsey family

...a public holiday in Romania.

...one day nearer to Easter!  :D

...one day nearer to Easter!  :D
Have you brought your Hot Cross Buns yet?

December 28: The Feast of the Holy Innocents

December 28: Proclamation Day in South Australia

...one day nearer to Easter!  :D


3 Months away

...the fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.

This evening is the beginning of my second three-day weekend.

(in Iraq) the day Saddam Hussein was executed

Freedom Day for Scientologists.



I bet they have a rockin' party for Xenu today.

December 30: Jos

New Year's Eve

Dec. 31: My aunt's 48th birthday

Dec. 31: My aunt's 48th birthday
Happy birthday to your aunt!

...Hogmanay in Scotland.

http://images.43things.com/place/00/02/bd/179655lr.jpg


Happy 2007 to All My Friends Here!!!

the busiest night of the year in Times Square (NYC)

http://images.43things.com/place/00/02/bd/179655lr.jpg


Happy 2007 to All My Friends Here!!!


Thanks Man,have a pleasant New Year. :)

...the first anniversary of my aunt's death. :\'(  So I don't think we'll be celebrating much tonight.

...the first anniversary of my aunt's death. :\'(  So I don't think we'll be celebrating much tonight.
My thoughts are with you.

New Year's Day

January 1, 2007!

Even Google are celebrating today:

http://www.google.co.uk/logos/newyear07.gif

....the last day of Kwanzaa.

...my first day back at work from the festive break.

...the beginning of a new year

...the eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.

...the eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
what does a true love give on the eigth day of Christmas

Something sparkly and expensive, hopefully.

what does a true love give on the eigth day of Christmas


Nails?

;D LOL!  Maybe, if they were good prosthetics with swarovski crystals embedded in them.  Classy!  Oh, but you meant as in hammer and nails, right?  Could be the last nail in the coffin...

;D LOL!  Maybe, if they were good prosthetics with swarovski crystals embedded in them.  Classy!  Oh, but you meant as in hammer and nails, right?  Could be the last nail in the coffin...


Yup.. long.. long 6 inch nails.

:\'( Ouch!

...the beginning of a new year


And also the beginning of new changes for everyone. :)

...the first anniversary of my aunt's death. :\'(  So I don't think we'll be celebrating much tonight.



My prayers are with you Henk. :)

My son's 3rd birthday.  :)

what does a true love give on the eigth day of Christmas
I refuse to sing the Christmas song to find out.

Good for you.  Very dull song.

My wedding anniversary!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/06/liefde.gif





My son's 3rd birthday.  :)


Happy 3rd Birthday!




My prayers are with you Henk. :)


Mine too...that's just the worst.  :\'(

My wedding anniversary!   http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/06/liefde.gif

Congrats.

How many years together?

Congrats.

How many years together?


Only 2.  :)

...the second anniversary of my mom's friend Lyn's death. :\'(

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Happy 3rd Birthday!




Happy Anniversary!!!

Hunter say "Thanks!"

Only 2.  :)


And many more!

I refuse to sing the Christmas song to find out.
and I'm not singing that damn song either. I don't care enough to bother. but I know it's something right after 7 swans a swimming.  ;D  that made me remember. 8 maids a milking. who the heck gives somebody 8 maids a milking for Christmas  ???

8 maids a milking. who the heck gives somebody 8 maids a milking for Christmas  ???


Are they hot?

and I'm not singing that damn song either. I don't care enough to bother. but I know it's something right after 7 swans a swimming.  ;D  that made me remember. 8 maids a milking. who the heck gives somebody 8 maids a milking for Christmas  ???



I guess men really want 8 women who know how to pull on those udders.

I guess men really want 8 women who know how to pull on those udders.


.. they ain't gon' be pullin no udders, ya know what I mean.

.. they ain't gon' be pullin no udders, ya know what I mean.



Okay, maybe "pull" is the wrong word.  Would "lightly tug" be more correct?

Okay, maybe "pull" is the wrong word.  Would "lightly tug" be more correct?


Tug...

...ouch.

...the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.

my first day back at work after the holidays

and I'm not singing that damn song either. I don't care enough to bother. but I know it's something right after 7 swans a swimming.   ;D  that made me remember. 8 maids a milking. who the heck gives somebody 8 maids a milking for Christmas  ???
I always liked this version of the song.......
25th December

My dearest darling,
That partridge in that lovely little pear tree! What an enchanting,
romantic, poetic present! Bless you and thank you.
Your deeply loving Emily...

26th December

Mr dearest darling Edward
The two turtle doves arrived this morning and are cooing
away in the pear tree as I write. I'm so touched and
grateful.
With undying love, as always, Emily

27th December

My darling Edward,
You do think of the most original presents; whoever thought of sending
anybody three French hens? Do they really come all the way from France?
It's a pity we have no chicken coops, but I expect we'll find some. Thank
you anyway, they're heaven.
Your loving Emily...

28th December

Dearest Edward,
What a surprise - four calling birds arrived this morning. They are very
sweet - even if they do call rather loudly - they make telephoning
impossible. But I expect they'll calm down when they get used to their new
home. Anyway, I'm very grateful - of course I am.
Love from Emily...

29th December

Dearest Edward,
The postman has just delivered five most beautiful gold rings, one for each
finger, and all fitting perfectly. A really lovely present - lovelier in a
way than the birds, which do take rather a lot of looking after. The four
that arrived yesterday are still making a terrible row, and I'm afraid none
of us got much sleep last night. Mummy says she wants to use the rings to
'wring' their necks, she's only joking, I think; though I know what she
means. But I love the rings. Bless you.
Love Emily

30th December

Dear Edward,
Whatever I expected to find when I opened the front door this morning, it
certainly wasn't six socking great geese laying eggs all over the doorstep.
Frankly, I had rather hoped you had stopped sending me birds - we have no
room for them and they have already ruined the croquet lawn. I know you
meant well, but - let's call a halt, shall we?
Love Emily

31st December

Edward,
I thought I said no more birds, but this morning I woke to find no less
than seven swans all trying to get into our tiny goldfish pond. I'd rather
not think what happened to the goldfish. The whole house seems to be full
of birds - to say nothing of what they leave behind them. Please, please
STOP...
Your Emily

1st January

Frankly, I think I prefer the birds. What am I to do with eight milkmaids -
AND their cows? Is this some kind of a joke? If so I'm afraid I don't find
it very amusing.
Emily...

2nd January

Look here Edward, this has gone far enough. You say you're sending me nine
ladies dancing; all I can say is that judging from the way they dance,
they're certainly not ladies. The village just isn't accustomed to seeing a
regiment of shameless hussies with nothing on but their lipstick cavorting
round the green - and it's Mummy and I who get blamed. If you value our
friendship - which I do less and less - kindly stop this ridiculous
behaviour at once.
Emily...

3rd January

As I write this letter, ten disgusting old men are prancing about all over
what used to be the garden - before the geese and the swans and the cows
got at it; and several of them, I notice, are taking inexcusable liberties
with the milkmaids. Meanwhile the neighbours are trying to have us evicted.
I shall never speak to you again.
Emily

4th January

This is the last straw. You know I detest bagpipes. The place has now
become something between a menagerie and a madhouse and a man from the
Council has just declared it unfit for habitation. At least Mummy has been
spared this last outrage; they took her away this afternoon in an
ambulance. I hope you're satisfied...
Emily

5th January

Sir, Our client, Miss Emily Wilbraham, instructs me to inform you that with
the arrival on her premises at half-past-seven this morning of the entire
percussion section of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and several of
their friends she has no course left open to her but to seek an injunction
to prevent your importuning her further.
I am, sir, Yours faithfully
G. Creep, Solicitor-at-Law

I always liked this version of the song.......

That is hilarious!  ;D
As soon as I stop laughing, I'm stealing that to send to all my friends  ;)

I always liked this version of the song.......
25th December

My dearest darling,
That partridge in that lovely little pear tree! What an enchanting,
romantic, poetic present! Bless you and thank you.
Your deeply loving Emily...

26th December

Mr dearest darling Edward
The two turtle doves arrived this morning and are cooing
away in the pear tree as I write. I'm so touched and
grateful.
With undying love, as always, Emily

27th December

My darling Edward,
You do think of the most original presents; whoever thought of sending
anybody three French hens? Do they really come all the way from France?
It's a pity we have no chicken coops, but I expect we'll find some. Thank
you anyway, they're heaven.
Your loving Emily...

28th December

Dearest Edward,
What a surprise - four calling birds arrived this morning. They are very
sweet - even if they do call rather loudly - they make telephoning
impossible. But I expect they'll calm down when they get used to their new
home. Anyway, I'm very grateful - of course I am.
Love from Emily...

29th December

Dearest Edward,
The postman has just delivered five most beautiful gold rings, one for each
finger, and all fitting perfectly. A really lovely present - lovelier in a
way than the birds, which do take rather a lot of looking after. The four
that arrived yesterday are still making a terrible row, and I'm afraid none
of us got much sleep last night. Mummy says she wants to use the rings to
'wring' their necks, she's only joking, I think; though I know what she
means. But I love the rings. Bless you.
Love Emily

30th December

Dear Edward,
Whatever I expected to find when I opened the front door this morning, it
certainly wasn't six socking great geese laying eggs all over the doorstep.
Frankly, I had rather hoped you had stopped sending me birds - we have no
room for them and they have already ruined the croquet lawn. I know you
meant well, but - let's call a halt, shall we?
Love Emily

31st December

Edward,
I thought I said no more birds, but this morning I woke to find no less
than seven swans all trying to get into our tiny goldfish pond. I'd rather
not think what happened to the goldfish. The whole house seems to be full
of birds - to say nothing of what they leave behind them. Please, please
STOP...
Your Emily

1st January

Frankly, I think I prefer the birds. What am I to do with eight milkmaids -
AND their cows? Is this some kind of a joke? If so I'm afraid I don't find
it very amusing.
Emily...

2nd January

Look here Edward, this has gone far enough. You say you're sending me nine
ladies dancing; all I can say is that judging from the way they dance,
they're certainly not ladies. The village just isn't accustomed to seeing a
regiment of shameless hussies with nothing on but their lipstick cavorting
round the green - and it's Mummy and I who get blamed. If you value our
friendship - which I do less and less - kindly stop this ridiculous
behaviour at once.
Emily...

3rd January

As I write this letter, ten disgusting old men are prancing about all over
what used to be the garden - before the geese and the swans and the cows
got at it; and several of them, I notice, are taking inexcusable liberties
with the milkmaids. Meanwhile the neighbours are trying to have us evicted.
I shall never speak to you again.
Emily

4th January

This is the last straw. You know I detest bagpipes. The place has now
become something between a menagerie and a madhouse and a man from the
Council has just declared it unfit for habitation. At least Mummy has been
spared this last outrage; they took her away this afternoon in an
ambulance. I hope you're satisfied...
Emily

5th January

Sir, Our client, Miss Emily Wilbraham, instructs me to inform you that with
the arrival on her premises at half-past-seven this morning of the entire
percussion section of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and several of
their friends she has no course left open to her but to seek an injunction
to prevent your importuning her further.
I am, sir, Yours faithfully
G. Creep, Solicitor-at-Law


Is that the version by Frank Kelly now better known as Father Jack from Father Ted?

It's by John Julius Norwich though Frank Kelly might have performed it at some point. when I saw it Judi Dench did it.

It's by John Julius Norwich though Farnk Kelly might have performed it at some point. when I saw it Judi Dench did it.
Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown was released in December 1983. 

Frank Kelly's Christmas Countdown was released in December 1983.   


Day One

Dear Nuala,
Thank you very much for your lovely present of a partridge in a pear-tree. We

I always liked this version of the song.......
25th December

My dearest darling,
That partridge in that lovely little pear tree! What an enchanting,
romantic, poetic present! Bless you and thank you.
Your deeply loving Emily...

26th December

Mr dearest darling Edward
The two turtle doves arrived this morning and are cooing
away in the pear tree as I write. I'm so touched and
grateful.
With undying love, as always, Emily

27th December

My darling Edward,
You do think of the most original presents; whoever thought of sending
anybody three French hens? Do they really come all the way from France?
It's a pity we have no chicken coops, but I expect we'll find some. Thank
you anyway, they're heaven.
Your loving Emily...

28th December

Dearest Edward,
What a surprise - four calling birds arrived this morning. They are very
sweet - even if they do call rather loudly - they make telephoning
impossible. But I expect they'll calm down when they get used to their new
home. Anyway, I'm very grateful - of course I am.
Love from Emily...

29th December

Dearest Edward,
The postman has just delivered five most beautiful gold rings, one for each
finger, and all fitting perfectly. A really lovely present - lovelier in a
way than the birds, which do take rather a lot of looking after. The four
that arrived yesterday are still making a terrible row, and I'm afraid none
of us got much sleep last night. Mummy says she wants to use the rings to
'wring' their necks, she's only joking, I think; though I know what she
means. But I love the rings. Bless you.
Love Emily

30th December

Dear Edward,
Whatever I expected to find when I opened the front door this morning, it
certainly wasn't six socking great geese laying eggs all over the doorstep.
Frankly, I had rather hoped you had stopped sending me birds - we have no
room for them and they have already ruined the croquet lawn. I know you
meant well, but - let's call a halt, shall we?
Love Emily

31st December

Edward,
I thought I said no more birds, but this morning I woke to find no less
than seven swans all trying to get into our tiny goldfish pond. I'd rather
not think what happened to the goldfish. The whole house seems to be full
of birds - to say nothing of what they leave behind them. Please, please
STOP...
Your Emily

1st January

Frankly, I think I prefer the birds. What am I to do with eight milkmaids -
AND their cows? Is this some kind of a joke? If so I'm afraid I don't find
it very amusing.
Emily...

2nd January

Look here Edward, this has gone far enough. You say you're sending me nine
ladies dancing; all I can say is that judging from the way they dance,
they're certainly not ladies. The village just isn't accustomed to seeing a
regiment of shameless hussies with nothing on but their lipstick cavorting
round the green - and it's Mummy and I who get blamed. If you value our
friendship - which I do less and less - kindly stop this ridiculous
behaviour at once.
Emily...

3rd January

As I write this letter, ten disgusting old men are prancing about all over
what used to be the garden - before the geese and the swans and the cows
got at it; and several of them, I notice, are taking inexcusable liberties
with the milkmaids. Meanwhile the neighbours are trying to have us evicted.
I shall never speak to you again.
Emily

4th January

This is the last straw. You know I detest bagpipes. The place has now
become something between a menagerie and a madhouse and a man from the
Council has just declared it unfit for habitation. At least Mummy has been
spared this last outrage; they took her away this afternoon in an
ambulance. I hope you're satisfied...
Emily

5th January

Sir, Our client, Miss Emily Wilbraham, instructs me to inform you that with
the arrival on her premises at half-past-seven this morning of the entire
percussion section of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra and several of
their friends she has no course left open to her but to seek an injunction
to prevent your importuning her further.
I am, sir, Yours faithfully
G. Creep, Solicitor-at-Law


that's great Gis. I may have to print that up. thanks

My wedding anniversary!   http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/06/liefde.gif




Happy 3rd Birthday!


Mine too...that's just the worst.   :\'(



Happy Anniversary.  :)

Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton

    * Epiphany
    * (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Twelfth Day of Christmas, also known as Twelfth Day and Three Kings Day

In the Irish Calendar, today is Little Christmas (Nollaig na mBan, "Women's Christmas")

..The FA Cup 3rd round. Far more important than any of that christmas bollocks.

..The FA Cup 3rd round. Far more important than any of that christmas bollocks.
Interesting game today with Chelsea playing Macclesfield

In the Irish Calendar, today is Little Christmas (Nollaig na mBan, "Women's Christmas")



They celebrate Christmas too? ???

Interesting game today with Chelsea playing Macclesfield


I'm keen to see what happens there. Paul Ince manages Macclesfield now dosen't he?

the warmest day of the winter so far.

Incredibly rainy in Dorset, England.

Incredibly rainy in Dorset, England.
Very damp in London too.

They celebrate Christmas too? ???



Why wouldn't the Irish celebrate Christmas?  That makes no sense.

Why wouldn't the Irish celebrate Christmas?  That makes no sense.


For some reason, I thought Howard was expressing surprise that women celebrate chirstmas!  ::)

...a rainy day.

Happy Anniversary.  :)


Thanks Howard!  :)

I'm keen to see what happens there. Paul Ince manages Macclesfield now dosen't he?
I have always wondered what happened to Paul Ince.

Thanks Howard!   :)


Welcome.

Christmas Day in the Julian calendar.

Christmas Day in the Julian calendar.


And I thought Christmas was over by now.  ???

And I thought Christmas was over by now.  ???
Have your heard of the Julian Calendar?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_calendar

Have your heard of the Julian Calendar?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_calendar



Thanks Phil

Commonwealth Day in the North Mariana Islands.

...Shirley Bassey's 70th birthday.

The day before Jimmy Page's birthday.

Elvis' birthday as well as my sister-in-law's birthday.




Cat

8th day of a new year

...the feast day of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in the Roman Catholic Church

Elvis' birthday as well as my sister-in-law's birthday.




Cat



Happy Birthday to both. :)

Today is also the birthday of a few people who I used to know in school. One of those people is 27 today; the other three are 26.

...2 weeks before my parents' wedding anniversary.

[quote author=

Happy Anniversary to your parents. :)



.....well, it's not here yet.  On the 22nd, that would be applicable.  They'll be married 35 years.

[quote author=

Jimmy Page's birthday!


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/feverspell/LEDZEP030623M008.jpg

Martyrs' Day in Panama, whiich commemorates the 1964 riots over sovereignty of the Panama Canal Zone.

Morocco - Independence Resistance Day

Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day

... just an ordinary day, and it's all your state of mind.  At the end of the day, you've still got to say, it's all right.

In India- National Youth Day Swami Vivekananda's birthday

... Friday

... Friday
My last day of work before a holiday break begins for me.

My last day of work before a holiday break begins for me.


4 day weekend?

4 day weekend?
I have the whole of next week off!

I have the whole of next week off!


That gives you plenty of time to hit 133700, the Leet Geekness :D

That gives you plenty of time to hit 133700, the Leet Geekness :D
Yes, but I have other things to do...

... Friday


we all know that.

we all know that.
Not for long now?

Not for long now?


another 6 hours and It'll be Saturday

another 6 hours and It'll be Saturday
55 minutes for me now.

we all know that.


Yes, but I get +1 in my post count by saying it :D

Yes, but I get +1 in my post count by saying it :D


just for saying that?

just for saying that?


Yes, and by now quoting you, I get another +1 in my post count :D

That gives you plenty of time to hit 133700, the Leet Geekness :D
I have already started!

In Sweden, Christmas ends on the 20th day, St. Knut's Day. Children celebrate a party throwing out the Christmas tree (julgransplundring).

make your Dreams come true and blame someone else day. ;D

..the start of another week.

... the day I move it in M C Hammer's Pants

Martin Luther King Day

...the 1000th day since ChuckyG changed the inthe00s into it's current state.

...the 1000th day since ChuckyG changed the inthe00s into it's current state.



It's been that long?

Erin and Chris' Anniversary!    :D

Erin and Chris' Anniversary!    :D



Happy Anniversary to them. :)

Erin and Chris' Anniversary!    :D



aww!!! oh wow! I was just gonna post that here! ;)

aww!!! oh wow! I was just gonna post that here! ;)


How long has it been?  :)

How long has it been?  :)


We have been married for 3 years! :)

Happy Anniversary, Erin!!! 


*throws confetti*



Can we hire you a stripper for the big party?

Happy Anniversary, Erin!!! 


*throws confetti*



Can we hire you a stripper for the big party?



The Big fat oily guy? ;D