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Title: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 21, 2014, 08:25:57 AM
Hello everyone, we will out up our tree and all decorations tomorrow..



I have got almost all my Christmas shopping done, but I did start months ago..



Next weekend I will start my Christmas baking..



Has anyone else began preparing for Christmas?

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Frost on November 21, 2014, 12:20:19 PM
I'm done shopping unless I just have to get something else.

I might wrap stuff this weekend, not sure yet. :)

Most everything I got was from online so it was easy except gift ideas.



I hope the tree is pretty there :) I only have a small one in a bucket already decorated  ac_dance
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 21, 2014, 02:26:50 PM
Yeah, I got some cool toys for my son. I was going to buy my husband a restored 1970 Dodge Dart, but it was gone by the time I saw the ad. I am looking for a project care for him. I have something in mind for Mommy. Daddy is getting a lump of coal. acc_angry
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: RW on November 21, 2014, 02:33:07 PM
I am so not even ready to THINK about Christmas.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 21, 2014, 02:34:37 PM
Quote from: "Real Woman"I am so not even ready to THINK about Christmas.

You've got a couple of reasons to get your ass in gear girl.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Obvious Li on November 21, 2014, 04:38:39 PM
i hate christmas and probably the five days on either side of it....not a depressing time...just boring as hell.....just another byproduct of divorce i'd say......stuff you don't think about until it is to late...... ac_umm
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 21, 2014, 04:40:44 PM
Quote from: "Obvious Li"i hate christmas and probably the five days on either side of it....not a depressing time...just boring as hell.....just another byproduct of divorce i'd say......stuff you don't think about until it is to late...... ac_umm

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Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on November 22, 2014, 02:52:55 AM
Yep! All ready! It's going to be small but loving :) Hey Blue! Nice to see you here, how are you?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2014, 12:50:08 PM
Quote from: "Obvious Li"i hate christmas and probably the five days on either side of it....not a depressing time...just boring as hell.....just another byproduct of divorce i'd say......stuff you don't think about until it is to late...... ac_umm

How are Christmas and divorce connected Obvious Li?



I love the whole month of December..



It shines a light on human kindness.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 22, 2014, 02:02:11 PM
Quote from: "Obvious Li"i hate christmas and probably the five days on either side of it....not a depressing time...just boring as hell.....just another byproduct of divorce i'd say......stuff you don't think about until it is to late...... ac_umm


I actually agree with this. I don't "hate" Christmas but I "hate" all the commercialization of it. I want a solemn Christmas with family and friends too and enjoy a warm time of being kind to one another and giving each other presents (that were carefully thought out, not picked out from the corridors of the mall because it was already wrapped) and having a warm gathering. I don't enjoy all the Christmas songs being played at the malls. I prefer to listen to Christmas hymns by choral groups. That's just moi.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 22, 2014, 02:03:08 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
How are Christmas and divorce connected Obvious Li?



I love the whole month of December..



It shines a light on human kindness.

 ac_smile


I remember when I was all sweetness and light like you are now. I remember having the same outlook as you, Fash.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 22, 2014, 02:04:15 PM
I still like Christmas but not the commercial part of it, how they push it just so you will "be moved."
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Obvious Li on November 22, 2014, 03:11:32 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Obvious Li"i hate christmas and probably the five days on either side of it....not a depressing time...just boring as hell.....just another byproduct of divorce i'd say......stuff you don't think about until it is to late...... ac_umm

How are Christmas and divorce connected Obvious Li?



I love the whole month of December..



It shines a light on human kindness.

 ac_smile




inadvertently so.....when you become divorced the first thing you come to realize is that family life will never be the same again....no more family holidays, vacations or gatherings with inlaws....as a guy your friends, family and kids generally view you as the bad guy......the kids tend to feel sympathy for their mother particularly at holiday times and if they have to choose where to go they go there......that is why i find holidays boring as there is little to do over christmas, easter, thanksgiving etc....not whining just answering your question.......... ac_dunno
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 22, 2014, 03:16:37 PM
ac_biggrin My children want to show fairness.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2014, 03:50:23 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
How are Christmas and divorce connected Obvious Li?



I love the whole month of December..



It shines a light on human kindness.

 ac_smile


I remember when I was all sweetness and light like you are now. I remember having the same outlook as you, Fash.

Then you started hanging around the Iron Chink and became tainted. ac_drinks  ac_toofunny
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2014, 03:53:04 PM
Quote from: "Obvious Li"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Obvious Li"i hate christmas and probably the five days on either side of it....not a depressing time...just boring as hell.....just another byproduct of divorce i'd say......stuff you don't think about until it is to late...... ac_umm

How are Christmas and divorce connected Obvious Li?



I love the whole month of December..



It shines a light on human kindness.

 ac_smile




inadvertently so.....when you become divorced the first thing you come to realize is that family life will never be the same again....no more family holidays, vacations or gatherings with inlaws....as a guy your friends, family and kids generally view you as the bad guy......the kids tend to feel sympathy for their mother particularly at holiday times and if they have to choose where to go they go there......that is why i find holidays boring as there is little to do over christmas, easter, thanksgiving etc....not whining just answering your question.......... ac_dunno

I have to admit, you are prolly spot on with this handsome. I will be going through this over X-mas with my own Daddy.



I do NOT want to see that golddigging skank's face around my fucking house. ac_beating
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Obvious Li on November 22, 2014, 06:42:06 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Obvious Li"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
How are Christmas and divorce connected Obvious Li?



I love the whole month of December..



It shines a light on human kindness.

 ac_smile




inadvertently so.....when you become divorced the first thing you come to realize is that family life will never be the same again....no more family holidays, vacations or gatherings with inlaws....as a guy your friends, family and kids generally view you as the bad guy......the kids tend to feel sympathy for their mother particularly at holiday times and if they have to choose where to go they go there......that is why i find holidays boring as there is little to do over christmas, easter, thanksgiving etc....not whining just answering your question.......... ac_dunno

I have to admit, you are prolly spot on with this handsome. I will be going through this over X-mas with my own Daddy.



I do NOT want to see that golddigging skank's face around my fucking house. ac_beating




ya i feel for you princess.....you have to find your own level of interaction with daddy and the new girl....hard when mommy is always right beside you...don't want to hurt her feelings and all........divorce puts the kids in a terrible spot..no matter how old they are...i recommend against it..... ac_beating
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 22, 2014, 06:48:14 PM
But life goes on and as long as there is life, there is hope. I believe in making each day count no matter what the circumstances are and I believe in making the most of what's left. The original dreams may no longer exist so make way for new dreams. I don't like the idea of settling for being "defeated." No way. There is still so much more to life. I always have a positive outlook even though everyone else thinks the road ahead is bleak. I'm sorry but I'll pass that kind of outlook.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2014, 06:51:41 PM
Asia and Handsome,



She's a golddigging piece of fucking shit. I will NEVER under any circumstances betray Mommy, by being civil to that fucking twat.  acc_angry
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 22, 2014, 07:05:18 PM
You are justified to feel that way, Shen. Hate will eat at us though.



I have this story. A woman's husband cheated on her and he got his mistress pregnant. The husband left his wife and moved in with his mistress and their new infant, a son. Years later, the mistress was in her deathbed, dying of cancer. The man's wife went to her. They talked. The mistress asked the wife if she would take care of the son. The wife agreed. The mistress died. The husband was grateful to his wife for taking him back and for also taking his son with his mistress. They lived comfortably for a while until the wife too was on her deathbed. The man cried. He cried saying, "I am cursed! I loved these women but it seems I can't live with any of them happily ever after! God, forgive me!" After his wife died, he was lost, until a good woman, a widow, took him and his son in and took care of them both until the man died. You see, no matter what we do, people will get what's coming to them. What goes around, comes around. We have to at least make sure that we are not consumed by hate ourselves.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2014, 07:07:59 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"You are justified to feel that way, Shen. Hate will eat at us though.



I have this story. A woman's husband cheated on her and he got his mistress pregnant. The husband left his wife and moved in with his mistress and their new infant, a son. Years later, the mistress was in her deathbed, dying of cancer. The man's wife went to her. They talked. The mistress asked the wife if she would take care of the son. The wife agreed. The mistress died. The husband was grateful to his wife for taking him back and for also taking his son with his mistress. They lived comfortably for a while until the wife too was on her deathbed. The man cried. He cried saying, "I am cursed! I loved these women but it seems I can't live with any of them happily ever after! God, forgive me!" After his wife died, he was lost, until a good woman, a widow, took him and his son in and took care of them both until the man died. You see, no matter what we do, people will get what's coming to them. What goes around, comes around. We have to at least make sure that we are not consumed by hate ourselves.

I love ya like a sista Asia and I do appreciate your concern. However, I hate that golddigging twat and I want to break her fucking jaw.  ac_beating
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on November 22, 2014, 07:10:04 PM
I know, Shen. Same here. What can I say? Your Daddy will have to accept how you feel about it.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2014, 07:12:55 PM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"I know, Shen. Same here. What can I say? Your Daddy will have to accept how you feel about it.

It's a helluva lot easier to beat the daylights out of the golddigging skank than it is to confront Daddy about this mess.



Fuck, I hate that skank. acc_angry  acc_angry
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Frost on November 26, 2014, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Yep! All ready! It's going to be small but loving :) Hey Blue! Nice to see you here, how are you?

 ac_flower Hello .



I'm about done doing my Christmas stuff, most the gifts are already wrapped. I have like 24 to get for, it's a bit much anymore.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 26, 2014, 01:11:48 PM
Quote from: "Blue"
Quote from: "Annie"Yep! All ready! It's going to be small but loving :) Hey Blue! Nice to see you here, how are you?

 ac_flower Hello .



I'm about done doing my Christmas stuff, most the gifts are already wrapped. I have like 24 to get for, it's a bit much anymore.

You staying home or going to Mommy's for X-mas Frosty?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Frost on November 26, 2014, 01:13:39 PM
Hello Sweet Dragon ac_wub



i live, and take care of her so I stay here. i would like to just run off to Tahiti some day for some quiet.  ac_smile



Sorry gotta go now, i have an appointment.

have a good day.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 26, 2014, 01:19:57 PM
Quote from: "Blue"Hello Sweet Dragon ac_wub



i live, and take care of her so I stay here. i would like to just run off to Tahiti some day for some quiet.  ac_smile



Sorry gotta go now, i have an appointment.

have a good day.

Take care and have a good one handsome. ac_wub  acc_hugz
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on November 27, 2014, 01:17:10 AM
I was talking with my daughter tonight and a thought popped into my mind on how to make it more fun and interesting, I buy Christmas crackers every year and put them on each plate at the table. I'm thinking I should sneak something extra special into the little hole of the cracker, like maybe money and see the reactions I get  muhahahaha!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 27, 2014, 01:21:10 AM
Quote from: "Annie"I was talking with my daughter tonight and a thought popped into my mind on how to make it more fun and interesting, I buy Christmas crackers every year and put them on each plate at the table. I'm thinking I should sneak something extra special into the little hole of the cracker, like maybe money and see the reactions I get  muhahahaha!

I used to throw a good X-mas party every year and crackers were always present. Very X-massy, most people like em a lot.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on November 27, 2014, 02:13:05 AM
Ya, there's little fun stuff in them, they are soo much fun to pop open and hear that crack. Kids and hubby always like when they get one with they're favorite colored crown lololol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 27, 2014, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Ya, there's little fun stuff in them, they are soo much fun to pop open and hear that crack. Kids and hubby always like when they get one with they're favorite colored crown lololol

Adults and children like Christmas crackers Annie.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 28, 2014, 01:13:20 AM
I am going to my parents place like I do every year for Christmas, but that is the extent of my Christmas activities. I am glad when the season is over.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 28, 2014, 09:05:25 AM
Quote from: "seoulbro"I am going to my parents place like I do every year for Christmas, but that is the extent of my Christmas activities. I am glad when the season is over.

I have completed a lot, but still have a way to go..



I start my Christmas baking this weekend.



Besides, it's a good weekend to stay indoors.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Obvious Li on November 28, 2014, 02:30:48 PM
i think only hard core christians should be allowed to celebrate christmas....all others should be at their stations ready to work on dec. 25th........ ac_dance  ac_beating  acc_devil
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on November 29, 2014, 01:02:56 PM
Quote from: "Obvious Li"i think only hard core christians should be allowed to celebrate christmas....all others should be at their stations ready to work on dec. 25th........ ac_dance  ac_beating  acc_devil

I think everyone should get a paid holiday from December 23 until January 2 at least..



I already get that, but everyone else should be able to enjoy the same.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 06, 2014, 11:17:25 AM
I will finish my Christmas baking today..



I am making homemade turtles..



They will go in boxes along with chocolate moulds of stars I will place in boxes and wrap..



I give them to friends, neighbours and to colleagues.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 09, 2014, 09:12:18 AM
I am finished all the major things that need to be done before Christmas now..



Now, I can relax a little in the remaining two weeks before the big day.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 10, 2014, 12:13:49 AM
I have a lot of guilt right now...I got into the box of caramel chocolates my daughter bought for her friend. I'll be replacing them before she even notices so it's all good! Right?  ac_angel
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: cc on December 10, 2014, 12:59:04 AM
lol .. been there ... done that
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 10, 2014, 08:55:51 AM
Quote from: "Annie"I have a lot of guilt right now...I got into the box of caramel chocolates my daughter bought for her friend. I'll be replacing them before she even notices so it's all good! Right?  ac_angel

I think she would understand even if you do not replace them before she finds out Annie.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 10, 2014, 08:09:50 PM
Ohhh I have a feeling she'll be a little choked if I don't replace them. She even specifically told me "not" to get into them. Whoops!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 10, 2014, 08:15:46 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Ohhh I have a feeling she'll be a little choked if I don't replace them. She even specifically told me "not" to get into them. Whoops!

Ah, shit happens eh Annie, especially at x-mas.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 10, 2014, 08:31:35 PM
Ya, she should have known not to let me put those chocolates away for her....lolol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 10, 2014, 08:33:44 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Ya, she should have known not to let me put those chocolates away for her....lolol

See, it's her own damned fault the chocolates went missing. ac_toofunny
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 10, 2014, 09:13:48 PM
Exactly Shen! If she notices I'll blame her! Muahahaha! She knows how much I love chocolate.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 10, 2014, 11:58:44 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Exactly Shen! If she notices I'll blame her! Muahahaha! She knows how much I love chocolate.

It's not like you did it December 24 at 9 o'clock. She or you have lots of time to get some more chocolates between now and December 25.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 11, 2014, 09:01:04 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Exactly Shen! If she notices I'll blame her! Muahahaha! She knows how much I love chocolate.

I make my own chocolates Annie..



I use Christmas shaped moulds and give them as gifts to co workers, neighbours and some people in our church.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 11, 2014, 09:48:00 PM
I used to make my own chocolates too Fash. I have a "kit" with molds, sticks, bags, microwave cups. It's been a while since I've made any. I used to make them for my daughter's classes or birthday or end of the year as gifts to teachers. Since we got rid of our broken microwave, I haven't bothered doing it on the stove.  Any leftover chocolate "chips" have long been found and eaten up lol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 11, 2014, 10:57:38 PM
Quote from: "Annie"I used to make my own chocolates too Fash. I have a "kit" with molds, sticks, bags, microwave cups. It's been a while since I've made any. I used to make them for my daughter's classes or birthday or end of the year as gifts to teachers. Since we got rid of our broken microwave, I haven't bothered doing it on the stove.  Any leftover chocolate "chips" have long been found and eaten up lol

I like X-mas, but I don't think I have the passion for it the way you two chicks do. Making your own goodies from molds? WOW!!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 12, 2014, 12:40:50 AM
Oh I hardly do anything at Christmas now, it was years ago since I made chocolate from molds. It takes time to make cute little chocolates and only seconds to devour them lol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 12, 2014, 12:44:51 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Oh I hardly do anything at Christmas now, it was years ago since I made chocolate from molds. It takes time to make cute little chocolates and only seconds to devour them lol

Yeah, when your kids were younger right? Fash's kids are younger than your own, so that would explain why she does it.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 12, 2014, 12:46:59 AM
My kids are adults now, but my daughter really liked it when she had a chocolate making birthday party, everyone wanted to come! lolol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 12, 2014, 12:54:12 AM
Quote from: "Annie"My kids are adults now, but my daughter really liked it when she had a chocolate making birthday party, everyone wanted to come! lolol

I didn't get an invitation. acc_angry
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 12, 2014, 12:58:43 AM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Annie"My kids are adults now, but my daughter really liked it when she had a chocolate making birthday party, everyone wanted to come! lolol

I didn't get an invitation. acc_angry


Whoops, that's because I ate YOUR chocolates! Muahahaha!
Title: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 12, 2014, 02:00:47 AM
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Do you want a blog every day for 30 days challenge?



Do you want to receive starter topics for 30 days?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 14, 2014, 02:22:06 AM
Hi Michael and no thank you, I don't understand blogging for 30 days....but thank you anyways :) Anyone else wanna take him up on this? lol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 14, 2014, 02:25:40 AM
Anyways...back on topic....I'm going to make homemade crackers next week with my daughter and also some other Christmas fun crafts. Hubby isn't much for paper and glue projects but our daughter is creative and still likes arts and crafts.  I was thinking of wrapping my kids favorite chocolate bars individually and tying them together to make a sleigh or something like this:



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Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 14, 2014, 02:27:20 AM
And some for their friends too, they have some pretty cool friends who would totally love this.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2014, 10:47:14 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Anyways...back on topic....I'm going to make homemade crackers next week with my daughter and also some other Christmas fun crafts. Hubby isn't much for paper and glue projects but our daughter is creative and still likes arts and crafts.  I was thinking of wrapping my kids favorite chocolate bars individually and tying them together to make a sleigh or something like this:



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That is so adorable Annie.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 14, 2014, 11:27:35 PM
We're going over to my brother and sister in laws for Christmas dinner. I'll surprise them with these too and build a ginger bread house with my niece and nephew. Also, I found a yummy recipe via facebook posts, chocolate eclair cake! Nom nom nom I can't wait to make it!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2014, 11:33:31 PM
Quote from: "Annie"We're going over to my brother and sister in laws for Christmas dinner. I'll surprise them with these too and build a ginger bread house with my niece and nephew. Also, I found a yummy recipe via facebook posts, chocolate eclair cake! Nom nom nom I can't wait to make it!

My family does not like gingerbread, but the houses are very decorative..



I will make a yule log cake.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 14, 2014, 11:35:31 PM
Mmm I love yule log cake too, good choice.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 14, 2014, 11:36:48 PM
I've already gained an extra 5 pounds and it isn't even Christmas yet! Usually by the end of January I gain like 10 or more pounds and then spend months working it off, but soo worth it.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2014, 11:41:54 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Mmm I love yule log cake too, good choice.

One year we had plum pudding for dessert, but my family prefers chocolate yule log cake.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 14, 2014, 11:53:48 PM
Anything chocolate is good!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2014, 11:58:31 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Mmm I love yule log cake too, good choice.

I got some Hershey's kisses and chocolate almonds, but I am not planning on dessert on December 25. Anyone do anything special for X-Mas eve? Mommy is making her famous spring rolls. Perfect with a nice merlot.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 15, 2014, 12:06:03 AM
Every Christmas Eve we have what hubby calls "snick snacks" smoked oysters, cheese, crackers, a few drinks. A couple Christmases ago I woke up with one heck of a hangover lol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 15, 2014, 12:17:12 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Every Christmas Eve we have what hubby calls "snick snacks" smoked oysters, cheese, crackers, a few drinks. A couple Christmases ago I woke up with one heck of a hangover lol

They are popular items for sure Annie..



I set out smoked sausage, several kinds of cheese and crackers, Swedish meatballs, fruits like sliced Fuji apples, dates and pears and a cheese foundue..



Lots of hot chocolate too.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 15, 2014, 12:33:52 AM
Swedish meatballs? Ohh I want to come to your house for Christmas Eve!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 15, 2014, 12:36:28 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Swedish meatballs? Ohh I want to come to your house for Christmas Eve!

If you were in Calgary, we would be pleased to show you some of my family's hospitality.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 15, 2014, 12:41:25 AM
I'm in B.C. but I can imagine being at your house and eating all the yummy food  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 15, 2014, 12:43:35 AM
Quote from: "Annie"I'm in B.C. but I can imagine being at your house and eating all the yummy food  ac_biggrin

Do you live right in the city of Vancouver Annie?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 15, 2014, 12:45:37 AM
Yep I do! I live in the Tri City area which is about a 20 minute drive to central Vancouver.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 15, 2014, 12:57:35 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Annie"Every Christmas Eve we have what hubby calls "snick snacks" smoked oysters, cheese, crackers, a few drinks. A couple Christmases ago I woke up with one heck of a hangover lol

They are popular items for sure Annie..



I set out smoked sausage, several kinds of cheese and crackers, Swedish meatballs, fruits like sliced Fuji apples, dates and pears and a cheese foundue..



Lots of hot chocolate too.

Well, I won't have as many people as you do on X-mas evs, so if I put out all that food, it would not get eaten. I do like the fruit and fondue though.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 15, 2014, 08:45:57 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Yep I do! I live in the Tri City area which is about a 20 minute drive to central Vancouver.

Were you born and raised in Vancouver Annie?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 19, 2014, 01:20:05 AM
I was born in Ontario but moved with my family when I was about 2. I remember sitting on my mother's lap on the plane and being scared and starting to cry. My grandma asked a lady for ice cream for me and I calmed down. My little brother was in a baby rocker on the seat next to us. I grew up in Langley but now I live with hubby and kids in the Tri City area. Fash, you're in Ontario, right?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 19, 2014, 01:22:15 AM
Quote from: "Annie"I was born in Ontario but moved with my family when I was about 2. I remember sitting on my mother's lap on the plane and being scared and starting to cry. My grandma asked a lady for ice cream for me and I calmed down. My little brother was in a baby rocker on the seat next to us. I grew up in Langley but now I live with hubby and kids in the Tri City area. Fash, you're in Ontario, right?

No, I am in Calgary Annie..



My family is from Taiwan.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 19, 2014, 01:28:42 AM
Oh, I was a bit off lol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 19, 2014, 01:30:53 AM
A few weeks back a new guy to Canada was on the bus chatting with a few passengers and the topic of where to visit or live came up. Calgary was one of them and he asked if that's where all the cowboys live. He also asked if that's where all of Canada cows are. He had the whole bus cracking up, it was funny.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 19, 2014, 01:31:20 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Oh, I was a bit off lol

Ontario is good too Annie..



I should go to sleep now..



Tomorrow is my last day of work until the first Monday of 2015..



It's also our gift exchange day at work..



I love this season so much.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 19, 2014, 01:32:30 AM
Oh gnight Fash, sweet dreams  ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 19, 2014, 01:34:51 AM
Quote from: "Annie"Oh gnight Fash, sweet dreams  ac_smile

You as well Annie.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 19, 2014, 02:14:41 AM
Thank you, I hope so! My arms are so sore from carrying heavy groceries yesterday, even my shoulder blades are sore, good thing I have a comfy bed :)
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Obvious Li on December 19, 2014, 02:31:37 AM
Quote from: "Annie"I was born in Ontario but moved with my family when I was about 2. I remember sitting on my mother's lap on the plane and being scared and starting to cry. My grandma asked a lady for ice cream for me and I calmed down. My little brother was in a baby rocker on the seat next to us. I grew up in Langley but now I live with hubby and kids in the Tri City area. Fash, you're in Ontario, right?[/quote]





WTF............ ac_dunno  ac_huh  ac_dunno  ac_wot  ac_umm  ac_unsure
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 19, 2014, 03:00:08 AM
WTF are you WTFing about?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 19, 2014, 09:06:16 AM
It is my last work day until the first Monday after new year..



We are having a potluck lunch and a gift exchange today..



I am bringing Taiwanese style meat pies and sweet and sour chicken..



Our Christmas potluck is always so much fun.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 20, 2014, 11:52:58 AM
We had such a good time yesterday sampling each other's creations for our Christmas potluck at work..



I am off work now for two whole weeks..

 ac_smile

Sorry Shen Li and Obvious Li, but I love my job..



I have a busy day visiting people, taking them gifts and then this afternoon I am working the kettle for the Salvation Army.



Have a wonderful last Saturday before Christmas everyone.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Romero on December 20, 2014, 02:13:34 PM
Good luck and thank you for helping the less fortunate, Fash!



My sister is staying with me for Christmas this year and we're having a great time!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Frost on December 20, 2014, 08:22:06 PM
Fashionista, you're an angel, best wishes to you, and yours .  ac_flower



We have our Christmas tomorrow, I already got a few things, mostly candy I don't even need.



Merry Christmas all, hope you enjoy.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 20, 2014, 08:23:47 PM
I love pot lucks, gives everyone a chance to sample other people's dishes. We're going to my brother and his family's house for Christmas dinner. On boxing day we're having bacon and sausage cabbage rolls and home made crackers, which I still have to make. Got all the goodies to go into them and have to still write out the little lame jokes lol.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 21, 2014, 12:17:52 AM
Quote from: "Blue"Fashionista, you're an angel, best wishes to you, and yours .  ac_flower



We have our Christmas tomorrow, I already got a few things, mostly candy I don't even need.



Merry Christmas all, hope you enjoy.


I think I bought waaay too much chocolate, I've already gotten into some of it. No way am I even going to attempt to step on a scale lolol But I still have lots to give out to friends. Christmas better hurry up or there will be even less  ac_unsure
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 21, 2014, 01:39:30 AM
Quote from: "Obvious Li"
Quote from: "Annie"I was born in Ontario but moved with my family when I was about 2. I remember sitting on my mother's lap on the plane and being scared and starting to cry. My grandma asked a lady for ice cream for me and I calmed down. My little brother was in a baby rocker on the seat next to us. I grew up in Langley but now I live with hubby and kids in the Tri City area. Fash, you're in Ontario, right?[/quote]





WTF............ ac_dunno  ac_huh  ac_dunno  ac_wot  ac_umm  ac_unsure


I asked you wtf are you wtfing about? You're quick to post a wtf remark but not able to respond as to why? Whatever you're implying with your wtf remark doesn't matter, but I still want to know as to why every once in awhile you come up with a remark like that to me.  I know I'm not a fucking genius and neither are you, so what the fuck?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Obvious Li on December 21, 2014, 06:19:40 AM
Quote from: "Annie"
Quote from: "Obvious Li"
Quote from: "Annie"I was born in Ontario but moved with my family when I was about 2. I remember sitting on my mother's lap on the plane and being scared and starting to cry. My grandma asked a lady for ice cream for me and I calmed down. My little brother was in a baby rocker on the seat next to us. I grew up in Langley but now I live with hubby and kids in the Tri City area. Fash, you're in Ontario, right?[/quote]





WTF............ ac_dunno  ac_huh  ac_dunno  ac_wot  ac_umm  ac_unsure


I asked you wtf are you wtfing about? You're quick to post a wtf remark but not able to respond as to why? Whatever you're implying with your wtf remark doesn't matter, but I still want to know as to why every once in awhile you come up with a remark like that to me.  I know I'm not a fucking genius and neither are you, so what the fuck?




i usually reserve my WTF comments for some of the silliest rhetorical questions i see posted...and yes in fact i am a genius....i have graded well above genius level in IQ tests ever since my first since test in high school...and have continued to be tested throughout my lifetime....even allowing for test variations i am still well above what is required having achieved some of my highest scores when i was north of 50.......but what the heck..i am sure you have some talents as well.....cheers. ac_dance  :howdy:
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 21, 2014, 06:42:10 AM
ac_biggrin  ac_hithere  :howdy:  ac_cool  ac_drinks
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Obvious Li on December 21, 2014, 07:15:00 AM
Quote from: "Annie"ac_biggrin  ac_hithere  :howdy:  ac_cool  ac_drinks




why thank you...............hehehehehehe...... ac_dance  ac_king  ac_razz  ac_toofunny  ac_angel  ac_dunno  ac_beating  acc_devil  ac_drinks  ac_hithere
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 21, 2014, 02:06:48 PM
Quote from: "Annie"
Quote from: "Blue"Fashionista, you're an angel, best wishes to you, and yours .  ac_flower



We have our Christmas tomorrow, I already got a few things, mostly candy I don't even need.



Merry Christmas all, hope you enjoy.


I think I bought waaay too much chocolate, I've already gotten into some of it. No way am I even going to attempt to step on a scale lolol But I still have lots to give out to friends. Christmas better hurry up or there will be even less  ac_unsure

I wouldn't worry about overindulging at this time o' year Annie. There is always January 2 to start a diet. ac_cool
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 21, 2014, 03:38:09 PM
Quote from: "Blue"Fashionista, you're an angel, best wishes to you, and yours .  ac_flower



We have our Christmas tomorrow, I already got a few things, mostly candy I don't even need.



Merry Christmas all, hope you enjoy.

I hope you have the merriest of Christmases tomorrow Blue.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 21, 2014, 03:41:12 PM
Quote from: "Romero"Good luck and thank you for helping the less fortunate, Fash!



My sister is staying with me for Christmas this year and we're having a great time!

The Salvation Army is Christianity in action..



They are exceptionally helpful in my city just like they are everywhere else..



Your sister lives in New Zealand?



Have you ever visited her?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Frost on December 22, 2014, 06:54:34 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Blue"Fashionista, you're an angel, best wishes to you, and yours .  ac_flower



We have our Christmas tomorrow, I already got a few things, mostly candy I don't even need.



Merry Christmas all, hope you enjoy.

I hope you have the merriest of Christmases tomorrow Blue.

 ac_smile

Thank You Fashion, family was here, and all alright so that counts for a lot.

I'm glad it's over here, maybe next year we will figure out how to make it better.

Bless you, and yours  ac_flower
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Frost on December 22, 2014, 06:57:03 PM
Quote from: "Annie"
Quote from: "Blue"Fashionista, you're an angel, best wishes to you, and yours .  ac_flower



We have our Christmas tomorrow, I already got a few things, mostly candy I don't even need.



Merry Christmas all, hope you enjoy.


I think I bought waaay too much chocolate, I've already gotten into some of it. No way am I even going to attempt to step on a scale lolol But I still have lots to give out to friends. Christmas better hurry up or there will be even less  ac_unsure


I have ate two boxes already, soon there will be none, and I can break out like a teen again  ac_toofunny

How do you resist Ferrero Rocher chocolates.  ac_unsure
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 22, 2014, 08:20:54 PM
Quote from: "Blue"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Blue"Fashionista, you're an angel, best wishes to you, and yours .  ac_flower



We have our Christmas tomorrow, I already got a few things, mostly candy I don't even need.



Merry Christmas all, hope you enjoy.

I hope you have the merriest of Christmases tomorrow Blue.

 ac_smile

Thank You Fashion, family was here, and all alright so that counts for a lot.

I'm glad it's over here, maybe next year we will figure out how to make it better.

Bless you, and yours  ac_flower

Nothing on the agenda for the 24th and 25th Frosty?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Romero on December 22, 2014, 09:22:11 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Romero"Good luck and thank you for helping the less fortunate, Fash!



My sister is staying with me for Christmas this year and we're having a great time!

The Salvation Army is Christianity in action..



They are exceptionally helpful in my city just like they are everywhere else..



Your sister lives in New Zealand?



Have you ever visited her?

I haven't visited her there yet! She's come here three or four times the past several years. It makes sense for her to come here because she gets to see all her family and friends. She always visited during our summer but was really missing Christmas time with everyone.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 22, 2014, 10:19:52 PM
Ohh I had to wrap up the Ferrero Rocher chocolates for a couple people as soon as I got home or I would have eaten them lol I did eat a whole box of Pot of Gold caramel chocolates last week in 2 days.....oh and I got into a bunch of Merci chocolates too  ac_unsure
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 22, 2014, 10:23:04 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Ohh I had to wrap up the Ferrero Rocher chocolates for a couple people as soon as I got home or I would have eaten them lol I did eat a whole box of Pot of Gold caramel chocolates last week in 2 days.....oh and I got into a bunch of Merci chocolates too  ac_unsure

Lindt and FR are pretty good, but Pot o' Gold and those filled chocolates are like eating sugar cubes.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 22, 2014, 10:32:48 PM
Oh I know and now on top of a few extra pounds, I also have about 3 new cavities  acc_angry. Gotta wait till the new year for my coverage to work. Not looking forward to that!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 22, 2014, 10:44:18 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Oh I know and now on top of a few extra pounds, I also have about 3 new cavities  acc_angry. Gotta wait till the new year for my coverage to work. Not looking forward to that!

Oh, that is too bad Annie.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 22, 2014, 10:57:38 PM
I'm surprised at how well my teeth are lately, they used to break and crack super easily but the supplements I'm taking are a help to my bones and teeth. My dentist is pretty good and fairly quick with minimal pain but still....
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 22, 2014, 11:01:56 PM
Quote from: "Annie"I'm surprised at how well my teeth are lately, they used to break and crack super easily but the supplements I'm taking are a help to my bones and teeth. My dentist is pretty good and fairly quick with minimal pain but still....

Still nobody likes cavities.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 23, 2014, 12:00:51 AM
But on the plus side...it's stopped me from eating any more sweets! So no more weight gain :)
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 23, 2014, 12:15:43 AM
Quote from: "Annie"But on the plus side...it's stopped me from eating any more sweets! So no more weight gain :)

So, there was a silver lining Annie.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 23, 2014, 09:31:18 PM
I took a meal today to the men that work at my husband's shop..



It was different than years past because sales are less this year than they have been in the past..



Nice young apprentices who would normally be happy seem to know they may have to find another employer some time in 2015..



They seemed appreciative, but that stress made it hard for them to feel joyful about the season.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 23, 2014, 09:31:19 PM
I took a meal today to the men that work at my husband's shop..



It was different than years past because sales are less this year than they have been in the past..



Nice young apprentices who would normally be happy seem to know they may have to find another employer some time in 2015..



They seemed appreciative, but that stress made it hard for them to feel joyful about the season.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 23, 2014, 11:15:22 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Annie"But on the plus side...it's stopped me from eating any more sweets! So no more weight gain :)

So, there was a silver lining Annie.

 ac_smile




Yep to many things that are bad there's a silver lining in there somewhere lol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 24, 2014, 12:13:58 AM
Quote from: "Annie"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Annie"But on the plus side...it's stopped me from eating any more sweets! So no more weight gain :)

So, there was a silver lining Annie.

 ac_smile




Yep to many things that are bad there's a silver lining in there somewhere lol

I finally got all my visiting over with and that is a damned relief.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 24, 2014, 12:58:30 AM
There's your silver lining Shen! You're done your visiting! lolol  ac_drinks
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 24, 2014, 01:16:32 AM
Quote from: "Annie"There's your silver lining Shen! You're done your visiting! lolol  ac_drinks

Yep, that's how I see it too Annie. Glad, no more of these uncomfortable visits until next year at this time.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 24, 2014, 02:58:24 AM
lol I'm lucky I have only a brother I'm close to and we don't mind the visit but we do annoy each other then I go home :)
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 24, 2014, 08:55:46 AM
Quote from: "Annie"lol I'm lucky I have only a brother I'm close to and we don't mind the visit but we do annoy each other then I go home :)

I only have one brother Annie and he lives in Manitoba..



I wish he along with his wife and son could join us for Christmas day..



I will call him on Thursday though.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 24, 2014, 03:52:04 PM
I had to go to Costco today to get spanokopita for our afternoon guests....what a fucking zoo!!!
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 24, 2014, 08:54:41 PM
We ended up opening our gifts today together because our son has to work the next couple days, we also had a nice dinner. We had ham, home made cabbage rolls, sweet potatoes, cream corn, buns. I gave each of us homemade crackers with little gifts and cheezy jokes which they thought were pretty funny lol I gave my daughter a cow onezie and hubby gave me a winnie the pooh onezie, so I guess she got a moozy and I got a poohzy lololol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 24, 2014, 08:56:11 PM
I gave hubby and son a year supply of socks and undies (which they loved) and hubby some super hero t shirts I ordered from 80's tees, super cheap :)
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 24, 2014, 09:25:37 PM
Sounds great, Annie!  ac_drinks
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 25, 2014, 05:49:32 AM
We did the potato gift, this year our son got it lol
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Big Wave Dave on December 26, 2014, 01:04:25 PM
Quote from: "Annie"We did the potato gift, this year our son got it lol

You gave your son a potato?
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 27, 2014, 08:51:19 PM
Haha ya, every year we do something cheezy like pass the potatoe. Last year it was hubby from our daughter and so this year he had to gift one to someone and he chose our son.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 27, 2014, 10:28:08 PM
Quote from: "Annie"Haha ya, every year we do something cheezy like pass the potatoe. Last year it was hubby from our daughter and so this year he had to gift one to someone and he chose our son.

Interesting custom Annie.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Annie on December 27, 2014, 11:10:26 PM
When the kids were small they didn't know what to get Dad for Christmas, so I told them if they gave him a potatoe he'd be happy. So now every year someone gets a potatoe lolol It's fun to change things up a bit, we do the present within a present within a present etc too.  Also if someone says "I don't want anything" they get a wrapped empty box. But they also get a real gift too.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 27, 2014, 11:37:47 PM
Quote from: "Annie"When the kids were small they didn't know what to get Dad for Christmas, so I told them if they gave him a potatoe he'd be happy. So now every year someone gets a potatoe lolol It's fun to change things up a bit, we do the present within a present within a present etc too.  Also if someone says "I don't want anything" they get a wrapped empty box. But they also get a real gift too.

They are your own unique traditions. The main thing is you are all together to enjoy them.
Title: Re: Are you getting ready for Christmas yet
Post by: Anonymous on December 28, 2014, 04:08:45 PM
Quote from: "Annie"When the kids were small they didn't know what to get Dad for Christmas, so I told them if they gave him a potatoe he'd be happy. So now every year someone gets a potatoe lolol It's fun to change things up a bit, we do the present within a present within a present etc too.  Also if someone says "I don't want anything" they get a wrapped empty box. But they also get a real gift too.

I think you and your husband enjoy practical jokes Annie.

 ac_smile
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