"World's tallest Christmas tree" 1949 Washington.
Christmas countdown
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Can't imagine how they got that to stay upright
We have our elf-on-the-shelf on over-watch, keeping our presents safe.
These last 10 are the hardest... tomorrow we will be in single digits.
Jim
Jingle bells , jingle bells ,
Jim
The last 10 are shopping days... ☺
Ok boys and girls ... We're in single digits .
Jim
Did panic-shopping today.
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Am I cutting it a little close?
I am bought, wrapped, and under the tree, and have been for two weeks.
It is nice to be able to sit back and enjoy, and not get caught up in the rat race and the stress.
It is nice to be able to sit back and enjoy, and not get caught up in the rat race and the stress.
Everything is Beautiful at Christmas..
Jim
Lets hear it for Santa! (from our friends to the north)
Jim
Like @Morgan101 I'm done shopping. Might have to get a few groceries (none that I can think of, but wouldn't be a shocker) but gifts are mailed or under the tree. Got our tree this weekend. Did I mention, we use real candles and light them Christmas eve? It takes some doing but is beautiful and special.
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Very cool using real candles!
We do luminarias. Meaning on cookie baking day (yesterday) the grandkids have to fold (double cuff) the tops of 100 paper lunch bags to get them ready. On Christmas eve, a few inches of sand or dirt is put at the bottom and a candle put in each bag. They are set out in front of our house all down the driveway from the road. We do that instead of outdoor lights.
We do luminarias. Meaning on cookie baking day (yesterday) the grandkids have to fold (double cuff) the tops of 100 paper lunch bags to get them ready. On Christmas eve, a few inches of sand or dirt is put at the bottom and a candle put in each bag. They are set out in front of our house all down the driveway from the road. We do that instead of outdoor lights.
That's a lot of candle lighting!
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We send the grandkids out with lighters. Four of them get it done really quick! Although I think 6 will be here Christmas eve this year.
Can hardly wait...only got 8..
Jim
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One more weekend..
Jim
That's awful. You know how many little kids are probably in tears.
Ok, all the grandkids are out of school next week..
So it started today with the phone calls from all 6 of them.
What day we eating Christmas dinner?
When are we going to open presents?
They are getting excited..:snowman:
Jim
So it started today with the phone calls from all 6 of them.
What day we eating Christmas dinner?
When are we going to open presents?
They are getting excited..:snowman:
Jim
Is it really that close ?
Seriously, 1 week from today, all the litte kids will be so excited.
ME TOO !
Jim
Seriously, 1 week from today, all the litte kids will be so excited.
ME TOO !
Jim
Jim
Jim
Completed panic-shopping today...early for me. (I usually prefer the pressure of a deadline).
They are going to totally love what they're getting.
. (I usually prefer the pressure of a deadline).They are going to totally love what they're getting
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