Thread Number: 42737
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Post# 448264   12/2/2021 at 10:31 (1,012 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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It's that time again. I just finished helping my aunt w/ moving the refrigerator to clean behind, etc. Her lights will go up this week.
I've washed the windows and siding here, too. Lights will go up very soon. Yes, I plan to put up all 4 trees this year. I won't be traveling to my sister's as we were just there for T giving. It's also too soon to start the cookie blitz, but, that, too, will happen. I've stocked the kitchen already. Fresh bag in the 1076. ready, set, let's go! |
Post# 448265 , Reply# 1   12/2/2021 at 12:07 (1,012 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 448289 , Reply# 2   12/3/2021 at 11:31 (1,011 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 448291 , Reply# 3   12/3/2021 at 13:36 (1,011 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 448307 , Reply# 4   12/4/2021 at 02:05 (1,010 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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John, congratulations on the negative redult on your cancer tests. I am sure you must be relieved. Can't wait to see photos of your home all decorated and ready for Santa. You have a beautiful house, and good taste :). Hopefully sometime after Christmas is over we can talk again.
David, be careful decorating your apartment! Too bad I don't live nearby or I would offer to help out. You're a great guy, alwsys polite, helpful and complimentary in your postings here. Plus I was taught when I was a boy to lend a hand to your elders when they need help. Stay safe with this new Omicron Covid variant out now, guys. Happy Holidays :). Rob |
Post# 448308 , Reply# 5   12/4/2021 at 07:57 (1,010 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 448371 , Reply# 6   12/6/2021 at 10:28 (1,008 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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since Spring, surgery, tests, etc. A few more things left to do.
But, to quote Auntie Mame, it's time to "Haul out the holly". I won't be traveling for Christmas this year, so, I'll be entertaining a bit more (safely). I'll probably have a vacuum holiday get together some time in January, like I used to. There will be fewer people here, but, that's OK too. |
Post# 448382 , Reply# 7   12/6/2021 at 13:38 (1,008 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 448429 , Reply# 8   12/7/2021 at 10:02 (1,007 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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wreaths with beautiful sprays. I put them up last night, with a matching wreath for the front door. All 4 trees will go up this year, too. I saw a fireplace mantle at The White House. I'm attempting to recreate it as well. It is green garland,red balls and gold painted leaves. It should look great on the mantle here at my place. And, we cannot forget 'that staircase'.
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Post# 448433 , Reply# 9   12/7/2021 at 10:24 (1,007 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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Sounds good John! I didn't put up a tree this year. I did however decorate the outside of my house with lights and wreaths. My niece wanted me to get one of those blow up yard decorations. I can see how some people would find them atrocious. It will probably grow me. My niece chose Mickey Mouse.
I know we are of different backgrounds and beliefs here on VacuumLand. I'll just say I agree with a yard decoration/sign in my neighborhood that reads "Jesus is the reason for the Season". |
Post# 448436 , Reply# 10   12/7/2021 at 10:46 (1,007 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Afterall, Christmas IS really the Nativity....the birth of Jesus. Some people celebrate it in it's entirety, some just the sucular part, some, none at all.Advent began 2 weeks ago. I observe that, too.
I've even been involved in Hannuka festivities. Thankfully, we live in a country where we can do as we like. When we were kids, everyone came to us. That has changed now. My sister's was the place, until her kids became adults. Still, lots of family and friends love to come to this ols place during the holidays, as, according to them, it "always looks and feels so nice and comfortable there at Christmas". So, since I won't be traveling this year, the decorated doors will be open once again. |
Post# 448437 , Reply# 11   12/7/2021 at 11:05 (1,007 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 448455 , Reply# 12   12/7/2021 at 16:01 (1,007 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 448484 , Reply# 13   12/8/2021 at 09:05 (1,006 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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I hired a 'tree guy' to trim my holly tree in the backyard, as, I can't climb that ladder ,etc. I came home to one terrible mess! Suffice it to say, he's returning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny's not happy!
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Post# 448614 , Reply# 14   12/13/2021 at 14:33 (1,001 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 448656 , Reply# 17   12/15/2021 at 14:57 (999 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 448663 , Reply# 19   12/15/2021 at 20:45 (999 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 448669 , Reply# 20   12/16/2021 at 10:24 (998 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 448675 , Reply# 21   12/16/2021 at 15:14 (998 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX)   |   | |
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Very nice indeed! Love the furniture and the trees! I think next year I need to get our old tree and ornaments out. They had not seen the light of day for 20 years now. It IS great to remember, remember, remember.... Keep it up! |
Post# 448755 , Reply# 22   12/21/2021 at 11:10 (993 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 448756 , Reply# 23   12/21/2021 at 11:14 (993 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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I bought a new tree for the peppermint theme last Jan. Also, I FOUND the tree ((packed soooo carefully),that will be the "bubble lights" tree. There are beautiful ornaments from deceased friends and relatives. Should be interesting with Murphy and Harold (my 2 kitties). Murphy loves to sleep under the 10', while Harold loves to play in the boxes. hmmmmm
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Post# 449878 , Reply# 37   2/4/2022 at 16:03 (948 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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It rained all day yesterday, ice and sleet today. They cancelled school last night.
So, the tree came down today. Hoovers are running like crazy today. Belts were broken in 2 of them. Luckily, a 3rd was very handy, to finish the job. Of course, after all the boxes were packed, I found another ornament. Don't you hate that? 86 branches, 10' tree, plus the 97 branch, 6' aluminum are away until next year. |
Post# 449881 , Reply# 38   2/4/2022 at 21:22 (948 days old) by Luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Lol , I find one I left out by accident almost every year. I end up fing a place for it and leave it out all year. Gives me a tiny bit of Christmas all year |
Post# 449966 , Reply# 39   2/8/2022 at 13:31 (944 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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that I put those 'stray' ones in 'safe places', and sometimes forget about them at Christmas. I just found (2) boxes of (2) new ornaments PLUS 2 loose ones that came off the tree. I hate that.
The kitties were in heaven with all of those boxes again. I have to make sure I see both cats when I close the boxes. |