'tis The Merry Christmas Season ....
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The_Fool:
oobu24:
The_Fool:
A broken down furnace took a lot of the Spirit out of me ..... I was bummed ... couldn't shake it and cold ..... have to replace it .... now ... I went through the motions ...... but it was heavily on my mind ..... I tried to forget for a short time ...... then lots of snow came ... my kick me sign appears to be back in full strength ... Sorry about this post .... Glad to see that many of you had a Wonderful Christmas time and still are having it continue into the New Year
ouch! that hurts! so sorry.
Thanks .... I don't want to be a bummer here ..... but I am I know .... it's not right yet .... used some space heaters ..... I may have one lined up ..... with some help .... I may be able to get it put in tomorrow ...... (trying to save as much cost as possible .... with someone who has experience with furnace work) ....
we just replaced a water heater. amazing how much everything costs. :
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?Twas the night after Christmas When all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, Not even my spouse. All the presents ripped opened In rapid-fire haste, But when we were done Well, it seemed such a waste. And I wondered within Why did I feel hollow? Was this all there was With no more to follow? My credit card?s maxed Yet my happiness lags; I thought I?d feel more And my spirit, it sags. I pondered my plight In my ransacked abode, The tinsel and star On the tree alamode. And I wondered again If I?d missed something plain. ?Where can I find joy I have searched for in vain?? So I sank in my chair And pondered anew: My presents abundant, My blessings so few. When my eye glimpsed the manger On carpet below Where the kids propped the cows And the sheep in a row. And Mary and Joseph They knelt by the hay, In statuesque wonder As if they might pray. And how was their Christmas Reflected in mine? The Babe in the feedbox I took as a sign. Now what if instead Of these ribbons undone, I?d paused to consider The birth of their Son? ?Happy Birthday to Jesus, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jesus? This thought seemed brand new. For who was this Child That we honor this day? And what could I give Him, And what would He say? O Jesus, Your birthday It came with a hush. No present I gave you I forgot in the rush. But long ago rode Three travelers to give Such a present you?d treasure For as long as you?d live. One gave you some gold, Another perfume, A third gave you myrrh To prepare for your tomb. And I wonder just now If I?d lived way back then What would I have given This Savior of men? And now I can see It?s not about us. It?s not about toys, Snow, Santa and fuss. It?s the birthday of Jesus, God?s come in the flesh, A baby all wrapped up In raggedy mesh. He?s God?s gift this Christmas, Not under a tree, But nailed to a timber for you and for me. The Innocent suffered, The guilty set free I barely can fathom This gift is for me. ?It?s just what I wanted For Christmas this year.? ?It?s just what I wanted,? I said through my tears. And so I?ve decided That Christmas is more Than red and green cookies, Mistletoe over doors. It?s all about Jesus Who God gave for me. ?Twas the night after Christmas When finally, I see. I do not know who the author is.
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^^ beautiful. thank you.
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Very Very Beautiful!
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Very nice indeed - you reminded us all the true reason for the season
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What?!?! Come ON Now!!! j/k *If no one replies I can delete this and the thread can come back at another time
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i really dont feel the holiday spirit right now
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blue jay hey:
i really dont feel the holiday spirit right now
uh oh ..... I cannot delete my post now
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I get tired of the "canned" music pretty fast in the malls ... I prefer a live musician, singers, or groups
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The_Fool:
blue jay hey:
i really dont feel the holiday spirit right now
uh oh ..... I cannot delete my post now
hopefully things will get better before then
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Andy_Shofar:
I get tired of the "canned" music pretty fast in the malls ... I prefer a live musician, singers, or groups
I am not a fan of canned music either ... I prefer bottles
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The_Fool:
Andy_Shofar:
I get tired of the "canned" music pretty fast in the malls ... I prefer a live musician, singers, or groups
I am not a fan of canned music either ... I prefer bottles
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I put my Christmas Tree up...Just for this thread!
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The_Fool:
Andy_Shofar:
I get tired of the "canned" music pretty fast in the malls ... I prefer a live musician, singers, or groups
I am not a fan of canned music either ... I prefer bottles
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glass or plastic?
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SurSteven:
I put my Christmas Tree up...Just for this thread!
Really? Yikes! That is early.
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I meant... My Avatar Tree!
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oh...ok. I've heard of real (or fake) trees going up the day after Thanksgiving but I thought...wow...this IS too early. I'm not bringing my McXmasMacca out just yet.
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^ McXmasMacca ? Where do you hang the ornaments?
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I too meant my avatar!!!