TOTALLY GEEKED!

TrudyML · Guru

RE: Christmas Preparations

huskerbb · Guru

It was kind of cute when one little girl who was really a true believer came up and said she wanted a doll house. Later, I saw that she wanted to tell me something else, and she said she changed her mind and that she wanted a puppy.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

We're a little Santa spoiled. We have a registered Santa that lives in this area and another not too far away. One of them stays in character at all times. If you see him in the store in July, he's sporting red shorts and Christmas suspenders and will ALWAYS take the time to talk to your kid.

TrudyML · Guru

Ok, that is cute!

huskerbb · Guru

I told her mom I was NOT responsible for severe disappointment on Christmas morning.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

huskerbb wrote:
I told her mom I was NOT responsible for severe disappointment on Christmas morning.

Maybe you should have a box of puppies under your chair to give the kids that ask for one. The look on the parents' faces would be so worth it!

TrudyML · Guru

Oh, a box of puppies!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lawyerlady wrote:
We're a little Santa spoiled. We have a registered Santa that lives in this area and another not too far away. One of them stays in character at all times. If you see him in the store in July, he's sporting red shorts and Christmas suspenders and will ALWAYS take the time to talk to your kid.

We had a guy like that. He even had a "driver's license" ID he could show people.

He came through at work once, I was maybe 22, I was talking to him while waiting for his stuff.

He asked what I wanted for Christmas.

I said, "a 64 1/2 mustang! Pearl white, convertible with red interior."

He laughed and left. I didn't anything else about it.

About 3 days before Christmas he came through again and gave me a small box, wished me a Merry Christmas and left.

Guess what was in that box?

Yep. A 64 1/2, pearl white, convertible with red interior mustang.

I cried.

Never saw him again.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Husker and his wife make a great Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus!

The grand's knew who they were immediately, lol.

He definitely has the belly for the job. Mrs. Claus is really good looking though. ;)

Riding · Guru

will there be a thread for pictures of our pretties

TrudyML · Guru

Riding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Riding wrote:
will there be a thread for pictures of our pretties

Post the pictures here, Riding.

We would love to see your decorations. smile

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I wired this topper myself.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Beautiful topper, Lily. :)

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Can you see under the tree? Those are silk poinsettias.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

This is the small one in the bathroom.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Blue must be your color theme this year, Lily. :)

Very pretty.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lily is that your icicle tree? It is beautiful but I think it looked more dazzling on the white tree.

When I was into my purple phase I had a bunch of deep purple velvet poinsettias I used all over the tree & my stair garlands.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

My mini tea sets.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

The living room tree is "ice" themed.

The lights are cool white and they have a blue hue.

But at night, it looks like ice.

The toppers is wired with warm white.

I didn't realize they were different until I finished wiring the topper.

I wish they were the same.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Polar bears.

Snowman.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

The den.

Tree.

The fire place.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

All lovely pictures, Lily.

I do love the fireplace though.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I've put two nutcrackers out.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Thank you Czech.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Neighbor told DD he was going to come put lights up on our house. She told him ok as long as they don't sing. They have the most obnoxious singing lights. It's LOUD and they leave it on all night. They live across from the people behind me and I can hear it loud and clear.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

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I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

just Czech wrote:
All lovely pictures, Lily.

I do love the fireplace though.

I was thinking the same thing! Screw the decorations, love the fireplace.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Well you know about my mantle garland. I have a wreath on the door and two kissing balls. That is it so far. However, I am pretty set on the shopping for gift front, that is just about done. The house will be decorated this w/e. I am on the fence about a tree. I just can't bring myself to do the large real one I typically have. LOVED last year when I bought a potted Norwegian pine to decorate with the excuse we were going to Disney the next day so we couldn't get a big tree. I am not a grinch, but I really hate the mess and really don't want a fake one. If I am going fake, I am doing something eclectic, not real and spectacular (seinfeld fans) LOL

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Get a colored tree!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Well you know about my mantle garland. I have a wreath on the door and two kissing balls. That is it so far. However, I am pretty set on the shopping for gift front, that is just about done. The house will be decorated this w/e. I am on the fence about a tree. I just can't bring myself to do the large real one I typically have. LOVED last year when I bought a potted Norwegian pine to decorate with the excuse we were going to Disney the next day so we couldn't get a big tree. I am not a grinch, but I really hate the mess and really don't want a fake one. If I am going fake, I am doing something eclectic, not real and spectacular (seinfeld fans) LOL

I think I would like one of those spiral trees you just pull up and put on the stick.

The way the lights are on some of them, you can still hang some ornaments on it if you want.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

lilyofcourse wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Well you know about my mantle garland. I have a wreath on the door and two kissing balls. That is it so far. However, I am pretty set on the shopping for gift front, that is just about done. The house will be decorated this w/e. I am on the fence about a tree. I just can't bring myself to do the large real one I typically have. LOVED last year when I bought a potted Norwegian pine to decorate with the excuse we were going to Disney the next day so we couldn't get a big tree. I am not a grinch, but I really hate the mess and really don't want a fake one. If I am going fake, I am doing something eclectic, not real and spectacular (seinfeld fans) LOL
I think I would like one of those spiral trees you just pull up and put on the stick.
The way the lights are on some of them, you can still hang some ornaments on it if you want.

I've been tempted to get one if these.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
just Czech wrote:
All lovely pictures, Lily.

I do love the fireplace though.
I was thinking the same thing! Screw the decorations, love the fireplace.

Thank you.

It's huge.

It's built up alost 2 feet from the floor. Great for extra seating.

The woodbox, where Santa and Rudolph are, is big enough for an adult to crawl through.

It's pretty but it's a PITB to clean.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Monday 30th of November 2015 07:49:25 PM

Riding · Guru

this was my helper she is exhausted

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

That's so pretty, riding!

Riding · Guru

thanks the pink angel is one my mom made me, well I have several in different colors, and mom passed away in January 1997, the red hat snow ladies a good friend got me, we add dated HD ornaments ever year, and I have others that are special to us. My whole front acreage shines orange as I will not turn it off now until new years day.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Aw... the angel is my favorite now.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

my mother just called, shamed me for not wanting a real tree, says I have to because I have a young child. evileye Hate her!

Just kidding. About the hate. It's GUILT. CATHOLIC GUILT

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
my mother just called, shamed me for not wanting a real tree, says I have to because I have a young child. Hate her!

Just kidding. About the hate. It's GUILT. CATHOLIC GUILT

She's right....

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Get a ficus tree. Lights, some fairies here and there, and it can stay awesome all year.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Get a ficus tree. Lights, some fairies here and there, and it can stay awesome all year.

OMG that is what I want!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Southern_Belle wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
my mother just called, shamed me for not wanting a real tree, says I have to because I have a young child. Hate her!

Just kidding. About the hate. It's GUILT. CATHOLIC GUILT
She's right....

You are so on my sh*t list.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Get a ficus tree. Lights, some fairies here and there, and it can stay awesome all year.
OMG that is what I want!

Then do it.

Mawmaw had one for years. She kept clear lights on it and would change out what she put on it.

It wasn't ever a lot.

Apples, fairies, butterflies.

Just whatever she felt like.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

IKWTDS, just get one of those green tree car air fresheners, tape it to the wall and call it good. biggrin

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

just Czech wrote:
IKWTDS, just get one of those green tree car air fresheners, tape it to the wall and call it good.

Sounds good to me!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

BTW, I am so laughing right now. I used to be the Queen of Christmas trees and decorations. I am so done! This is so not me! Or it is.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
BTW, I am so laughing right now. I used to be the Queen of Christmas trees and decorations. I am so done! This is so not me! Or it is.

This is my second year of "don't give a damn" about all the freakin trees.

One! I say ONE!

That's it folks.

And I really am going to get one of those green tree air fresheners and tape it to the bathroom wall this year. Merry Christmas ya a-holes.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Pun intended. ;)

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Late DH was the epitome of the BEST santa - his beard was REAL! He was booked 2 & 3 years in advance. With a 52" chest, he didn't need any padding. I would use my curling iron on his beard, and put a little rouge on his cheeks. When he would ride in the parades, I would accompany him as Mrs. Claus - full length red dress, with faux rabbit fur on the cuffs and hem. I'd toss wrapped candies to the kids along the route, as DH smiled and waved to them. Of course, I had to spray my hair white, to go along with DH's!