Christmas stuff
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Christmas stuff
Went to Wal-Mart and saw that they already have the christmas stuff out on display; trees, lights, oraments, everything. All the lawn and garden stuff is gone, grills all summer and fall things are gone. I love christmas but I think it's alittle early.
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Wayyyy to early. I like Christmas, when it's over. If it wasn't so darn commercial, I would like it a lot more but people focus so much on the gifts that they forget the true meaning. I'm not surprised that they're decortating early, but not impressed either. 
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[MOVE]GEEZER ALERT ......GEEZER ALERT..........GEEZER ALERT[/MOVE] 
I also remember when the Macey's Thanksgiving Parade signaled the start of the Christmas decorations in shops.
Dang....I must be gettin' old.
I also remember when the Macey's Thanksgiving Parade signaled the start of the Christmas decorations in shops.
Dang....I must be gettin' old.
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[quote author=Gonzo link=board=10;threadid=5571;start=0#48788 date=1033778520]<br>I Hate Christmas.....<br>My wife is all ready for it, I'll take the day after myself.<br>[/quote]<br><br>hehehe. I'm happiest right around mid-Jan. when I finally get my bonus, and I can somewhat recover from the holiday nightmare.
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Christmas means my step-monster and my mother(satan) are all in my home since I live out in the country with a big enough house to support such a joyous occasion. 
By the second day of the visit I curl up in a fetal position and sob uncontrollably. :'(<br>I Hate Family Get-togethers......
By the second day of the visit I curl up in a fetal position and sob uncontrollably. :'(<br>I Hate Family Get-togethers......
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[quote author=Jack Thorpe link=board=10;threadid=5571;start=0#48792 date=1033778694]<br>
About mid January we get our bonus also. And this year it's getting me a new clutch, and fixing a few dents and dings in the old Dodge. <br><br>The Heck with Christmas, I'm giving Deer Summer Sausage like I did last year. Can't spend too much or the truck will have to suffer. ;D<br><br>Darrell
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I really don't look forward to it, but I really love to see the faces of the little ones as they are opening all those gifts from Santa, allmost makes it worthwhile, allmost.
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[quote author=chuck3 link=board=10;threadid=5571;start=0#48947 date=1033832748]<br> I really don't look forward to it, but I really love to see the faces of the little ones as they are opening all those gifts from Santa, allmost makes it worthwhile, allmost. <br>[/quote]<br><br>I agree with that. It is great seeing the look on their faces when opening those gifts. We try and curtail that a bit though, and we also try and teach the true meaning as much as possible by reading the bible to them etc. I think it helps them understand. The one thing I LOVE about my kids is that they love to give. That's pretty rare these days.
<br>[/quote]<br><br>I agree with that. It is great seeing the look on their faces when opening those gifts. We try and curtail that a bit though, and we also try and teach the true meaning as much as possible by reading the bible to them etc. I think it helps them understand. The one thing I LOVE about my kids is that they love to give. That's pretty rare these days.
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[quote author=Jack Thorpe link=board=10;threadid=5571;start=0#48948 date=1033832845]<br> We try and curtail that a bit though, and we also try and teach the true meaning as much as possible by reading the bible to them etc. I think it helps them understand. The one thing I LOVE about my kids is that they love to give. That's pretty rare these days.<br>[/quote]<br><br>That is great Jack, my boy attends a Christian Academy and they have very good teachings about how to properly celebrate the occasion. Don't get me wrong, he still has the "is that all my presents" attitude. Could be worse I suppose. My wife and I usually are pretty good with our spending on each other so there is more for others. But this year I am trying my best to get us on a 7 day Alaskan cruise away from all the family.
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Our family has gotten away from the commercial aspect of Christmas. My wife and I usually make a small donation on our parents behalf, and a small ornament for the tree, usually a homemade one. Then we sign and date it, it's more special to us. Jack is right, I wish more people saw Christmas for what it is.
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Myself and a few friends go downtown and give some badly needed clothing to some of the homeless folks. I also try and help with some of the local functions when I can.<br>I believe in order to keep anything, you gotta give it away too. <br><br>Not too long ago I was just too much of a bad a$$ drunk and took all I could get. Thank the guy upstairs that I had someone cross my path that I actually listened too. Otherwise there'd be no BOMB or Scotty Air or my constant reminders of how the George Foreman Grill is numero uno. <br><br>Ho Ho Ho is better then BAAAA BAAAA BAAAA LOL<br><br>As for family...uh sometimes its good...when they're gone. ;D<br>cept for my lil nieces. 
<br><br>Not too long ago I was just too much of a bad a$$ drunk and took all I could get. Thank the guy upstairs that I had someone cross my path that I actually listened too. Otherwise there'd be no BOMB or Scotty Air or my constant reminders of how the George Foreman Grill is numero uno. <br><br>Ho Ho Ho is better then BAAAA BAAAA BAAAA LOL<br><br>As for family...uh sometimes its good...when they're gone. ;D<br>cept for my lil nieces.