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Having Morning Coffee Using My New Texas Cup.....

16 years ago

which Kristy sent me in my Secret Santa package & wondering??????

Does EVERYONE have their Christmas shopping done??

Mike

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threas
16 years ago
As done as I'm going to be. Everyone is going to get Amaryllis bulbs! Whether they like it or not!LOL
Theresa
eloise_ca
16 years ago
Mike, Enjoy your coffee in your new mug!

I finished all my Christmas shopping two weekends ago, and wrapped everything up this past week! Yeah, no stress for me as far as last minute gift-buying. Eloise
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chena
16 years ago
It is now!!! I just got back.. It is crazy out there...LOL I shopped yesterday also.. I hate to shop!!!! Now all I have to do is get it all wrapped and under the tree!!! Someone ice down the Frosty Beverages I'm gonna be here a while!...LOL
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karyn1
16 years ago
I had mostly Hanukkah shopping with only about a dozen Christmas gifts to buy. They've been done for a while but I've been shopping almost everyday for the past two weeks. lol
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Nalani
16 years ago
Finished last night, thank goodness. I was up until 4:00 am wrapping everything. I will be doing some baking tonight to give to some family members with their gifts. I spoiled everyone so they expect me to bake for them every year. Its ok all in the name of love. I love the holidays!

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daniellalell
16 years ago
Finished? I barely started! Got some stuff for the kiddies n thats it..agreed with others not to exchange this year, just for the kids. Seems I'm not the only one who just can't afford it this year. Who would have thought 2 brand new trucks would suck up so much of our money, lol. Gas is just too expensive. Those I am giving to like mom n gramma are getting money. Wrapping? LMAO!! That wont get done till christmas eve.

Same here Nalani, Every year I bake SO much stuff..every year i bake over 600 cookies, plus pies, pastries,etc..MIL was just here asking "Where's the biscotti?" I may have to make that for her tomorrow. And a lil something to bring to gramma's..Otherwise, I can't really even afford to do my baking this year..sux. But hey, I LOVE MY TRUCK!! That and a puppy was my xmas presents from DH. When he starting taking MY truck I said, "Go get your own..your paying for it, but my xmas present to you is permission to go n get it, leave mine alone!" lol. I think I need a job.

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maemae0312
16 years ago
I think I am as done as I am going to get. I went out tonight to get some wrapping paper and stocking stuffers for my kids. I am on call tonight for work so hopfully I won't get called in and can stay home and get finished wrapping.

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fool4flowers
16 years ago
Glad you like the cup Mike. I still have way too much stuff to do but am tired and this is my rest catching up what I missed today, lol. I still have some things to wrap and stuff to cook but I will procrastinate til later. Caught about 60 fish today though but boy am I beat. I finally stopped fishing and just watched my husband catch. I don't think I could have reeled in another one if I had to. Did someone say Biscotti? MMMmmmmmm. Those go great with coffee.
gee8ch
16 years ago
Daniella. I bought a new truck this past April. With my giant dogs (Irish Wolfhounds & Great Danes)the 11 yr old Grand voyager was starting to go! lol. I got a Dodge
Ram -- Mega Cab (of course) and my grand kids think it's so coool that grandma drives a 1/2 ton truck!!! I LUV this truck and wish I had bought one years ago!! But the gas is what eats a hole in the budget (11 miles per gal) and it costs, out here, $97.00 to fill the tank!!! So glad I'm still working fulltime (and I'm loong past the age of retirement!!) Hope you enjoy the coming Holiday. gloria
technodweeb
16 years ago
Got the wrapping done - shopping done - etc.

Of course DH and my dad get a CARD telling them I'm buying them a trolling motor.

NEITHER of them would allow me to go shopping for their new motor without them.

Huh - go figure. . . .(snicker!)
technodweeb
16 years ago
Gloria:

Just loved my 2500 Suburban. But the 8mpg in the city - and 12 on the highway was a bit much for me now.

I dont' need that kind of vehicle any more. Still wish I had one - but I needed to be a little more practical. My H3 gets 20mpg! It's a little strange - it's a 5 cylinder. (grin)

but it's fun.

I do miss the large Suburban though. With the winch on the front - people wouldn't hesitate to get out from in front of me when they'd see me barrellin' up the left lane. (grin)

It was just too large and impractical for me now. Enjoy yours! I'll bet it's wonderful!

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