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So, who got what for christmas?
WOOT!Math Jeans said:I would say that the most important thing I got was PF contributor status .
Oh, how sweet!Huckleberry said:My parents sent me a small christmas tree and some ornaments and lights for me to decorate it with. I live alone and they knew I wouldn't have a tree of my own. It was a very thoughtful gift. I just opened it this morning and I'm about to decorate it now.
<sniff> Now you're going to make me cry.They also sent a bunch of candy, a book of fiction stories, and a beginners oil painting set. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with that last one. They also called me this morning to wish me a Merry Christmas. It makes me sad because I don't feel as though I have been a good son. Christmas is a tough time of the year for me.
I love you Evo. Don't be sad. This is a good thing.Evo said:Oh, how sweet!
<sniff> Now you're going to make me cry.
Merry Christmas to you too!Huckleberry said:I love you Evo. Don't be sad. This is a good thing.
And Merry Christmas to you.
You are welcome to stalk me any time you like. It might get old after a few months, but I would be flattered if you decided to stalk me for the holidays.Evo said:Merry Christmas to you too!
You're the only one that has told me that they love me today. Can I stalk you? I always hear about how popular Christmas stalkings are, but I've never tried it.
That sounds delicious. In comparison, I had a plate of Tyson hot wings and a can of Shasta cola to wash it down with. I'm jealous.turbo-1 said:My dad just left, loaded with enough food to keep him going for at least a week. In the last couple of days we had brined and roasted a big turkey and cut that up for him, and my wife made him a big batch of turkey soup yesterday while I was stacking wood. Today, we had (brined again) pork rib roast with a nice crust made from flour and spices. We also had New-England style baked beans made from black beans, fresh-baked flaky biscuits, cole slaw, condiments, and pumpkin pie. Mmm! That pork roast is wonderful, and the gravy that I made from the drippings encouraged me to eat "just one more" biscuit. I'm stuffed.
That is so nice. I'll bet he is very happy.turbo-1 said:My dad just left, loaded with enough food to keep him going for at least a week. In the last couple of days we had brined and roasted a big turkey and cut that up for him, and my wife made him a big batch of turkey soup yesterday while I was stacking wood.
<stuffs cookies into binzing's computer>binzing said:The two following lines explain, in great detail, what I got.
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Our holidays are always like this. He's 81 (going on 82 in less than 2 weeks) and there's nothing we can give him except ourselves, so we invite him down for a great meal, play games before and after, have a couple of beers, and send him home with a load of food that he can eat with minimal preparation.Evo said:That is so nice. I'll bet he is very happy.
It can be. It starts with the people you know, and it can spread. I wanted some boat-racks for my truck, so I could haul my canoes around, but I didn't want to buy them. I have a neighbor who gives me garlic, and who I give pickles and hot chili relishes and salsas in return. He gave me some very heavy iron pipes and flat iron for flanges, and another neighbor helped me cut the materials and weld up a set of boat racks. I bought that guy a set of metal-cutting blades for his reciprocal saw and gave him and his wife some produce from our garden. We all spend time "getting even" with each other. I spent most of a day helping both of these guys saw up dozens of pine and poplar logs into boards one day last fall, and when they are ready to use next summer, I plan on building a few new wood-boxes for myself and another friend. I don't think the wood will cost me anything.binzing said:If only it was like that everywhere.
Back before the time that we expected "social services" and we all took care of each other, we all lived this way. After a time, it was understood that the really creepy "Mr.X" and the wimpy "Mr.Y" and their wives and kids would rally to help you even if you weren't best friends. That's what brings a community together.binzing said:I live in a similar "neighborhood" (we live in the middle of nowhere with like 4 other houses). We have chickens, so we give eggs. One household keeps bees, so we get fresh honey. Got a few sport fisherman and hunters (myself included) so there's fish and meat. When we moved in last spring, one house came over like ten minutes after we got there to welcome us. Another couple came and helped us move in. We are all great friends. It is REALLY EASY and nice. So I know what you mean Turbo.
wolram said:I have a wok with all the tools and a Mexican recipe book, and some jeans.
Evo said:Rumor has it that my youngest daughter is buying me the 1st Season DVD set of "Robin of Sherwood" the PBS series staring Michael Praed. :!) :!) :!)
It's amazing how perceptive she is, seems like only two days ago that I forced her to sit in front of my computer as I pulled up the amazon.com link to the series and had her memorize it.