Christmas has become a commercialized mess of consumerism - Page 2

Snowflake · 12-26-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

The pièce de résistance: An old photo album that belonged to my Grandmother I had never seen which included two photos of yours truly visiting Disneyland round about age 5. Priceless!

Oh Moonie, you absolutely must share! Scans please!

A Jeopardy calendar for my desk, some nice knitted scarves, gift cards, a gorgeous Coffee Table book California Romantica (spanish revival 1920's homes in LA - gorgeous), a shoe buckle from one of Valentino's costumes from Monsieur Beaucaire* and more tonight when my roomie and I exchange out gifts. Oh, and a bag of ricola cough drops, much needed.

As soon as it is delivered, my gift to me, a brand new queen sized bed and hopefully a good night of sleep from now on! Bah Humbug to the futon that has served me well, but not lately.

* * although it comes with COA, I doubt the veracity of the claim. But will never tell that to the friend who got it for me. I appreciate the thought, it was beyond generous and thoughtful.

Pirate Bill · 12-26-2007, 10:27 AM

A World of Warcraft desk calendar, Serenity soundtrack, Firefly soundtrack (I guess my wife isn't a Purple Belly after all

), Heroes Volume One hardcover graphic novel, Disney edition of Scene It?, a book my dad wrote containing some of his personal history, handmade ornaments from my daughter, clothes, money, candy.

Kevy Baby · 12-26-2007, 10:47 AM

I got a Ryobi 18 volt power tool kit. Grunt, snort... power tools.

Susan got a new sewing/embroidery machine. She had to purchase it herself (she gets a big discount from work, and well, I would just screw it up). A sewing machine that hooks up to a computer. Who boy.

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

The pièce de résistance: An old photo album that belonged to my Grandmother I had never seen which included two photos of yours truly visiting Disneyland round about age 5. Priceless!

Wasn't DL still under construction when you were 5?

Not Afraid · 12-26-2007, 10:55 AM

Ooooohhh Ahhhhhh. Sewing Machine!

JWBear · 12-26-2007, 11:06 AM

From Bill:
A book on art deco interiors
Atomic Ranch coffee table book
Cologne
Scented candles
Chocolate
A silicon baking set
Gift certificates for a new digital camera and a new computer chair (so I can pick out the ones I want)

From my mom: $100 cash

From my brother and his wife: A photo album book of pictures from my nephew’s wedding

From various other relatives: Lots of gift cards for Borders and Barnes & Noble (Do they know me, or what?)

ETA: I just realized! No odd or inappropriate gifts from my relatives this year! It’s a Christmas miracle!

Snowflake · 12-26-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

From various other relatives: Lots of gift cards for Borders and Barnes & Noble (Do they know me, or what?)

ETA: I just realized! No odd or inappropriate gifts from my relatives this year! It’s a Christmas miracle!

It's the miracle of Xmas Gift Cards!

BTW, LOVED your xmas card, it was awesome and gorgeous!

Moonliner · 12-26-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I got a Ryobi 18 volt power tool kit. Grunt, snort... power tools.

Susan got a new sewing/embroidery machine. She had to purchase it herself (she gets a big discount from work, and well, I would just screw it up). A sewing machine that hooks up to a computer. Who boy.

Wasn't DL still under construction when you were 5?

Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.

JWBear · 12-26-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

It's the miracle of Xmas Gift Cards!

BTW, LOVED your xmas card, it was awesome and gorgeous!

Thank you, but it was all Bill's work.

Snowflake · 12-26-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Thank you, but it was all Bill's work.

Dats okay, you can tell him I thought so!

JWBear · 12-26-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Dats okay, you can tell him I thought so!

I will!

12-26-2007, 10:27 AM	#12
Pirate Bill Quality since 1973 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 473	A World of Warcraft desk calendar, Serenity soundtrack, Firefly soundtrack (I guess my wife isn't a Purple Belly after all ), Heroes Volume One hardcover graphic novel, Disney edition of Scene It?, a book my dad wrote containing some of his personal history, handmade ornaments from my daughter, clothes, money, candy.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Ooooohhh Ahhhhhh. Sewing Machine!
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	From Bill: A book on art deco interiors Atomic Ranch coffee table book Cologne Scented candles Chocolate A silicon baking set Gift certificates for a new digital camera and a new computer chair (so I can pick out the ones I want) From my mom: $100 cash From my brother and his wife: A photo album book of pictures from my nephew’s wedding From various other relatives: Lots of gift cards for Borders and Barnes & Noble (Do they know me, or what?) ETA: I just realized! No odd or inappropriate gifts from my relatives this year! It’s a Christmas miracle! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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