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Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

Hi Pretjah!

How wonderful your trek into work was this morning. A chill in the air means snow in a few months for Christmas!

Jolly O'Leary wrote:

Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

59F in Stockholm. Days still warm (hot) but the weather people keep promising a change. I thought the leaves changed because of cooler temps, but the ex who is a master gardener shattered my illusion and said no, it is because of increasing darkness. Afterall, the sun comes up at "only" 4:30 a.m. now. Soon we will be in the eternal darkness and then it's almost time for Christmas!

Ok, I need some advice. Tact is not my strong point and I cannot ask on facebook because the people involved are there. So, here is my question. We invited some friends from England for Christmas. They said "oh, that sounds fun or oh, that's a good idea" but no definite, "Oh yes, we'd love to come and will arrive on........". So, my question is: when is it polite to ask them if they have decided yet? Perky only has a limited number of days off in his new job and we still have some renovations to finish on the new apartment. We do not want to assume they are not coming, but need to know if we also need to "get out butt in gear" and not have them arrive on the doorstep on December 24 just in time for Christmas smorgasbord.

Suggestions?

Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

Christmas Crazy wrote:

Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

As soon as I felt that chilly air this morning, my mind said I needed to start preparing for Fall projects. (Staining the deck and fence, cutting back tree limbs, burning the scrap wood pile, cleaning out the landscaping, closing the pool, cleaning out the garage, waxing the cars) By the time I get all that done, it'll be Christmas.

Noel+ wrote:

Jolly O'Leary wrote:

Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

59F in Stockholm. Days still warm (hot) but the weather people keep promising a change. I thought the leaves changed because of cooler temps, but the ex who is a master gardener shattered my illusion and said no, it is because of increasing darkness. Afterall, the sun comes up at "only" 4:30 a.m. now. Soon we will be in the eternal darkness and then it's almost time for Christmas!

Ok, I need some advice. Tact is not my strong point and I cannot ask on facebook because the people involved are there. So, here is my question. We invited some friends from England for Christmas. They said "oh, that sounds fun or oh, that's a good idea" but no definite, "Oh yes, we'd love to come and will arrive on........". So, my question is: when is it polite to ask them if they have decided yet? Perky only has a limited number of days off in his new job and we still have some renovations to finish on the new apartment. We do not want to assume they are not coming, but need to know if we also need to "get out butt in gear" and not have them arrive on the doorstep on December 24 just in time for Christmas smorgasbord.

Suggestions?

Jolly,

I believe in a gentle direct approach. Email them & tell them you want to besure Perky has his vacation days scheduled for their Christmas visit. Ask for confirmation. That's a compliment [you want their company] with a request for verification. Hope that is helpful..........let's see what Christmas Crazy suggests too.

Christmas Crazy wrote:

Noel+ wrote:

Jolly O'Leary wrote:

Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

59F in Stockholm. Days still warm (hot) but the weather people keep promising a change. I thought the leaves changed because of cooler temps, but the ex who is a master gardener shattered my illusion and said no, it is because of increasing darkness. Afterall, the sun comes up at "only" 4:30 a.m. now. Soon we will be in the eternal darkness and then it's almost time for Christmas!

Ok, I need some advice. Tact is not my strong point and I cannot ask on facebook because the people involved are there. So, here is my question. We invited some friends from England for Christmas. They said "oh, that sounds fun or oh, that's a good idea" but no definite, "Oh yes, we'd love to come and will arrive on........". So, my question is: when is it polite to ask them if they have decided yet? Perky only has a limited number of days off in his new job and we still have some renovations to finish on the new apartment. We do not want to assume they are not coming, but need to know if we also need to "get out butt in gear" and not have them arrive on the doorstep on December 24 just in time for Christmas smorgasbord.

Suggestions?

Jolly,

I believe in a gentle direct approach. Email them & tell them you want to besure Perky has his vacation days scheduled for their Christmas visit. Ask for confirmation. That's a compliment [you want their company] with a request for verification. Hope that is helpful..........let's see what Christmas Crazy suggests too.

That's the same way I would approach it Noel. Let them know they're wanted, but you need to nail down Perky's vacation days to coincide with their arrival. You may also want to give them an "out". Saying something like "If it doesn't look like you will be able to make it this year, maybe we can get together another time soon." That way if they are feeling bad that they cannot come, it will give them a comfortable way out.
I hope this helps Christmas friend.

Wise words Christmas Crazy.

Christmas Crazy wrote:

Pretjah wrote:howdy yall


man this morning had a definite fall feeling in the air

i was shivering riding the motorcycle to work this morning.

really got me in a holiday mode getting that feeling

As soon as I felt that chilly air this morning, my mind said I needed to start preparing for Fall projects. (Staining the deck and fence, cutting back tree limbs, burning the scrap wood pile, cleaning out the landscaping, closing the pool, cleaning out the garage, waxing the cars) By the time I get all that done, it'll be Christmas.

CandyKane wrote:Another beautiful, cool morning here. And it's been a really productive morning for me. I can't claim any great accomplishments but I've taken care of lots of little odds and ends I'm glad to have out of my way. Now onto some housework. I put on a Christmas movie. I can't sit and watch it but every now and then I can catch a glimpse of its Christmasy goodness.

That's what I'm doing right now CandyKane! Polar Express is playing and I sing along as I dust/scrub! Great Christmas minds think alike!

CandyKane wrote:Another beautiful, cool morning here. And it's been a really productive morning for me. I can't claim any great accomplishments but I've taken care of lots of little odds and ends I'm glad to have out of my way. Now onto some housework. I put on a Christmas movie. I can't sit and watch it but every now and then I can catch a glimpse of its Christmasy goodness.

Christmas Crazy wrote:Did you know that we have surpassed our total number of Christmas posts (1369) from last year?
Woot Woot!!!

Yes. I'm Christmas proud of all of us!

Jolly O'Leary wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gIJZgLi7NA

nice tune and it even mentions Christmas Eve.

Great Bin Jovi tune!