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Post by theoldguy on Dec 1, 2011 23:46:25 GMT -6
Is it too early for a Christmas picture, here is a tacky one and I am sure some of you had one or knew someone who had one these. Attachments:
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Post by wldsthrnboy on Dec 2, 2011 1:35:36 GMT -6
Yep we had one of those when I was a kid. Probably the late 80's. And yes it's to early for Christmas crap. lol I'm all " Bah humbug!!" this year. It's been a very crappy year and I can't wait until it's over!
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Post by theoldguy on Dec 2, 2011 22:44:46 GMT -6
I understand what you are saying LP after loosing your father not long ago. This year is 7 years for me since my mother past just a few days after Christmas and my father 2 years later in early January. Christmas for the past 7 years has been hard for me to get into the spirit. But this year I decided to try a little harder and remember what Christmas is really about--others not me. As a family we actually have Christmas in January where we make it a family fun day. With the presents being a side issue. We decided many years ago it just wasn't worth the fight to see which side of the family our married kids were to attend on Christmas day. Anyway here is wishing you the best and that is fabulous news about your grandmother. Attachments:
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Post by theoldguy on Dec 7, 2011 22:46:33 GMT -6
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Post by belle on Dec 18, 2011 1:11:57 GMT -6
That's great that you've worked a way around the Christmas issue, my friend. I boycotted Christmas a few years ago and I have not ever regretted it. I decided that it's way too over-commercialized and I refused to participate any longer.
It helps that I have no family whatsoever living here, but I would have done it regardless.
For those of you who do still celebrate it, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year. ;D
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Post by theoldguy on Dec 19, 2011 0:21:26 GMT -6
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Post by theoldguy on Dec 20, 2011 19:10:20 GMT -6
MERRY CHRISTMAS Attachments:
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Post by theoldguy on Dec 22, 2011 15:41:57 GMT -6
JUST WANT TO WISH ALL ONE LAST TIME. MERRY CHRISTMAS JOYOUS NOEL FELIZ NAVIDAD HAPPY HANUKKAH MAY THE NEW YEAR BE YOUR BEST YET! Attachments:
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Post by steve on Dec 22, 2011 17:33:04 GMT -6
Thanks OG..and while im here I would like to wish all my fellow gang members and most importantly our "GANG LEADER "CAROL a very Merry Christmas.
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Post by carol duncan on Dec 22, 2011 18:09:30 GMT -6
Your fearless Gang leader is trying to get over a case of double pneumonia, thats why i havent been around much for the last couple of weeks, all that travel i guess....I thank you and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a blessed new year Carol
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Post by theoldguy on Dec 22, 2011 22:30:37 GMT -6
I am sadden to hear that Carol. You have my best wishes and thoughts that you will heal quickly. Being sick is a real drag, just ask me. how do you get the picture above the words. mine is always below Attachments:
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Post by carol duncan on Dec 23, 2011 0:21:52 GMT -6
i use a different method to add the pic Dennis....i upload my image to photobucket and then use the IMG code to add it to the forum post, after i have added it i just type in my text as always
You are useing forum "attachment" option, i dont do it that way
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Post by theoldguy on Dec 23, 2011 15:21:16 GMT -6
You mean like this. After I had posted that message the idea hit me.
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Post by carol duncan on Dec 24, 2011 19:22:48 GMT -6
Yes, exactly like that..lol
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Post by carol duncan on Dec 24, 2011 20:11:13 GMT -6
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
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