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Christmas presents and festive stories
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charliechaplinfan
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Klonnie - what a beautiful story and I am counting my blessings as I read. How wonderful the tribute.
Judith - that sounds like my kind of gift. Broadway, here I come.
However, I got my usual 10 pounds of chocolate and Barbie furniture. (I have a Victorian house stuffeed with toys for all the kids who visit.)
We don't have kids and I guess never will so we buy for everyone else we know...which adds up to about 35 people. The spouse (Big Bird?) and I only buy a couple of small gifts for each other and they were very thoughtful and appreciated.
I hope none of you got coal...unless you need it for your furnace.
Brrrr....
Judith - that sounds like my kind of gift. Broadway, here I come.
However, I got my usual 10 pounds of chocolate and Barbie furniture. (I have a Victorian house stuffeed with toys for all the kids who visit.)
We don't have kids and I guess never will so we buy for everyone else we know...which adds up to about 35 people. The spouse (Big Bird?) and I only buy a couple of small gifts for each other and they were very thoughtful and appreciated.
I hope none of you got coal...unless you need it for your furnace.
Brrrr....
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charliechaplinfan
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Nancy suggested I post a picture of my Christmas presents. Whilst they were little I wanted some nice portraits taking of the kids, it was nice to get on one myself too.
No touch up needed!! It's at the top of my stairs, it makes me smile everyday.
These show the character of both children
Plenty of energy here!
Such a princess.
No touch up needed!! It's at the top of my stairs, it makes me smile everyday.
These show the character of both children
Plenty of energy here!
Such a princess.
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Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself - Charlie Chaplin
Geez, you just want to get your hands on them so you could hug them! They look like they just might keep you busy! 
Thanks for sharing, the photos made my day (and it's been less than stellar today!) 
Thanks for sharing, the photos made my day (and it's been less than stellar today!) "Life is not the way it's supposed to be.. It's the way it is..
The way we cope with it, is what makes the difference." ~ Virginia Satir
""Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it." ~ Soren Kierkegaard
The way we cope with it, is what makes the difference." ~ Virginia Satir
""Most people pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it." ~ Soren Kierkegaard
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charliechaplinfan
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Those are the best kind of presents. They're beautiful. Have fun with them, they get big so quick.
Anne
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Re: Christmas presents and festive stories
2009 Edition
What did you get?
What did you get?
Chris
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."
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15 inches of snow. My older son swears Andy Williams is a liar....when I asked what he meant, he started singing "Its the most wonderful time of the year" on his way out to shovel yet again....
Actually, I received the best present in the world...time with both of my sons, laughter,and good food.
Actually, I received the best present in the world...time with both of my sons, laughter,and good food.
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Re: Christmas presents and festive stories
Family time and good news--as of three days before Christmas one branch of the family has a newborn boy named Gavin (already trying to lift his head, or so his proud papa claims) and another limb has just announced that the ultimate career gal in the clan and her dear husband are expecting in June! So I guess I got the best presents of all:movieman1957 wrote:2009 Edition
What did you get?
Hope and Joy!
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charliechaplinfan
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It's lovely to have kids in the family. My kids are the only ones, our family in entirety is quite small and top heavy, they gets lots of gifts and attention.
I was a lucky girl this year. I got some very thoughtful presents from home and abroad. I now have plenty movies to watch and books to read. Especially books to read. My best friend from my school days has got me 4 books from Amazon. Lulu in Hollywood, The Hoosier Tornado about Carole Lombard, Simon Callow's first volume on Orson Welles and Myrna Loy's autobiography. My inlaws bought me the Victor FLeming book and Kevin Brownlow's book on David Lean and I picked out a great book on Harriet Louise the in house photographer at MGM before Hurrell, I love stills from the 1920's.
We got plenty of snow too.
I was a lucky girl this year. I got some very thoughtful presents from home and abroad. I now have plenty movies to watch and books to read. Especially books to read. My best friend from my school days has got me 4 books from Amazon. Lulu in Hollywood, The Hoosier Tornado about Carole Lombard, Simon Callow's first volume on Orson Welles and Myrna Loy's autobiography. My inlaws bought me the Victor FLeming book and Kevin Brownlow's book on David Lean and I picked out a great book on Harriet Louise the in house photographer at MGM before Hurrell, I love stills from the 1920's.
We got plenty of snow too.
Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself - Charlie Chaplin
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Re: Christmas presents and festive stories
Hooray, Moira!
Chris
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana."
Re: Christmas presents and festive stories
What did I get for Christmas?
The stomach flu.
What did my husband get?
The truck stuck.
Seriously, Although Christmas Day was a flop, we made it to the big Christmas Eve celebration at my folks. Huge turkey dinner, Dad dressed up as Santa, carols around the spinet, gifts piled all over the room, a birthday cake for Jesus and lots of mistletoe.
Yes, we're a little nutty over Christmas and love it! I'm very lucky to have them all even though by the gifts I sometimes wonder if anyone knows me at all. Wish someone had bought me that Carole Lombard book - I should have put them in touch with you all for hints.
Hope you all are warm and safe and have nice, full bellies. In my case, 2 outa 3 ain't bad!
The stomach flu.
What did my husband get?
The truck stuck.
Seriously, Although Christmas Day was a flop, we made it to the big Christmas Eve celebration at my folks. Huge turkey dinner, Dad dressed up as Santa, carols around the spinet, gifts piled all over the room, a birthday cake for Jesus and lots of mistletoe.
Yes, we're a little nutty over Christmas and love it! I'm very lucky to have them all even though by the gifts I sometimes wonder if anyone knows me at all. Wish someone had bought me that Carole Lombard book - I should have put them in touch with you all for hints.
Hope you all are warm and safe and have nice, full bellies. In my case, 2 outa 3 ain't bad!