[Granny Bear]

Those people with their eyes bulging are screaming, "OMG, I thought he was a man!!!"

[Stardust]

None whatsoever, i just think mr jingle bells would be embarrassed to be seen with you.

Would be more appropriate to be called Mr. Jingle BALLS.....:biggrin:

[Spirit100]

The problem I have is if someone randomly buys a joint gift for my wife and I they expect something in return. And if the gift we receive is a recycled cocoa mug set then I don't feel inclined to do anything. Personally I would rather nobody on my wife's side get us any kind of present. Just get together and hang out would be great for me. My side of the family usually gets a little more expensive gifts but once again I'd rather get together than exchange gifts. I wish we could just buy for the kids.

But maybe it's just me.

Easy solution....let them know you feel that way! There won't be a gift expectation if you and the Mrs. communicate to them the time spent together is gift enough. Good luck with it! :Thumbs:

Dusty you need to warn us in advance...I've about pissed myself :hilarious:!

[crazytaxidriver]

^i did. But they always say "that's no way to be".


Dustys picture of granny made me rethink my marriage lol

[Spirit100]

And then there's Dusty

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You keep believing Dusty....we know the truth:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sungazing/6502331443/

[Spirit100]

^i did. But they always say "that's no way to be".
Dustys picture of granny made me rethink my marriage lol

But a recycled mug is...nicker:! You're not alone...I'm doing the extended family gig Friday evening.

[judgementday]

Judgement Day gets all sloshed up and heads out to the neighborhood pretending to be Santa

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I like to compare it to the scene in Trading Places when Dan Akroyd is dressed as Santa, gets hammered, steals a piece of ham and tries to eat it on a bus through his fake white beard.

[crazytaxidriver]

And then there's Dusty

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If that is dusty in the black does that make the person in red LWC??

[Granny Bear]

It wasn't ham, it was smoked salmon!!!! (Get your movies in order!)

AND he ate more hair than fish!!! yuk

[judgementday]

It wasn't ham, it was smoked salmon!!!! (Get your movies in order!)

AND he ate more hair than fish!!! yuk

That's right, it was Salmon....

[Spirit100]

I like to compare it to the scene in Trading Places when Dan Akroyd is dressed as Santa, gets hammered, steals a piece of ham and tries to eat it on a bus through his fake white beard.

Nice call on Trading Places...the only distinct memory I have of the film is Jamie Lee Curtis, Jamie Lee Curtis, oh.......and Jamie Lee Curtis....pre Mrs. Spirit days ofcourse.

[Granny Bear]

The opening scene of that movie is halarious!!! When the cops pick him up off that skateboard, and Eddie Murphy claims a Christmas miracle!!
LOL

[Ballers]

This is actually my first "family" Christmas and I say that because I have kids to buy for now and everyone is buying me presents (I wished they wouldn't) because I spend a lot of money as it is on the kids so...

I guess you could call me a bad Santa or scrooge or whatever.

[Wildcatk23]

If that is dusty in the black does that make the person in red LWC??

That would make even TRV go To church.

[Real Badman]

hi

[OffTheHook]

Food...Fun...Gifts!

Go home hit the garage and then open the best gift of all.......A 30 pack and a fifth!!!!

[crazytaxidriver]

^sounds like a man time. Lol.

[crazytaxidriver]

That would make even TRV go To church.

Hahahahaha:truestory::truestory:

[crazytaxidriver]

Nice call on Trading Places...the only distinct memory I have of the film is Jamie Lee Curtis, Jamie Lee Curtis, oh.......and Jamie Lee Curtis....pre Mrs. Spirit days ofcourse.

I remember the twins. But now I see her in the commercial eating yogurt saying she can't crap right. And sadly that trumps anything from the glory days lol

[Spirit100]

Specifically how do you guy decide how to exchange gifts? Do you play bad Santa, draw names, buy for everyone or just forego the holiday. I ask because if I have to deal with some extended family members again I'm going to turn completely against Christmas. I already dread the holiday.

We've solved your problem: go to your man cave per Hook and over indulge in copious amounts of beverage of choice just prior to getting together with the extended family, and buy multi containers of yogurt to gift them. Throw a smoked salmon in for good measure.

Tell him Hook, Spirit, and Judgement Day made you do it....you may never have to visit with them again nicker:.

[OffTheHook]

^Aint that the truth!!!!!!

Have you ever been watching True Lies and right when the strip scene happens they go to commercial and it her for freakin Activia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:flush:

[judgementday]

Nice call on Trading Places...the only distinct memory I have of the film is Jamie Lee Curtis, Jamie Lee Curtis, oh.......and Jamie Lee Curtis....pre Mrs. Spirit days ofcourse.

Yes, good highlight of the movie, however I was OK until she took off her wig....

[judgementday]

^Aint that the truth!!!!!!

Have you ever been watching True Lies and right when the strip scene happens they go to commercial and it her for freakin Activia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:flush:

Nice...lol

[crazytaxidriver]

We've solved your problem: go to your man cave per Hook and over indulge in copious amounts of beverage of choice just prior to getting together with the extended family, and buy multi containers of yogurt to gift them. Throw a smoked salmon in for good measure.

Tell him Hook, Spirit, and Judgement Day made you do it....you may never have to visit with them again nicker:.

Buahahahaha. This might work.

[Spirit100]

Scary, we're beginning to unknowingly synchronize our posts !

[crazytaxidriver]

Nice...lol

Nice??? It's like the anti Viagra. Or the instant labido killer. Lol

[Clint Westwood]

Enjoying egg nog, being with family and friends. Chasing trouble around til midnight comes.

[Spirit100]

Celebrating the reason for the season...got too busy in problem solving mode earlier in this thread!

This afternoon, a good friend and I honored a long standing tradition. We wage war against the Christmas masses shopping along the Boone County, Florence Mall Road corridor fighting for position and purchasing gifts for family and friends.

Had a great late lunch at Quaker Steak & Lube. If you're into racing and wings...you need to stop by and enjoy!

Friday, I walk the extended family plank ( I feel ya crazytaxidriver ), Saturday at the in-laws. Sunday thru Tuesday night all about the Spirit famly and honoring our Lord and Savior.

Regardless of your circumstance, surround yourself with good people bgr family. Unusually stressed time this year. It's about enabling Gods presence in our lives...not the presents. Be blessed and have a Merry Christmas!


All joking aside...it's about the reason for the season. Family, friends, goodwill and peace towards all.

[Mr. Pike Central]

Usually my family goes to my grandmother's on Christmas Eve, eat-a-plenty and just open some gifts.

Come home, and usually open some gifts at home.

Pretty basic really.

[Spirit100]

Was able to survive round one at the extended families house. I missed the greatest moment of all time of our gathering with that side of the famiy. My wifes Uncle is a reknown farter, he'll just flat out let it rip without any qualms. Tonight he did so and moaned shortly after crapping his pants.

I missed it while checking the score of the UCF game tonight. Which is prolly a good thing because if I had witnessed him crapping himself first hand I would have pissed myself. My sister-in-law is telling me what happened on the way home and I about puked from laughing so hard. His notorious farts came back to haunt him this evening literally.

Phase 2 is tomorrow at the in-laws. Have a great Saturday. Hopefully depends will not be needed !