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19. Mostly I got 'little somethings' for my friends here since most of them don't do much about

Wed Dec 18, 2013, 02:03 AM

Dec 2013

Christmas anymore at their/our ages unless it involves family; all my first degree relatives are gone, and I keep a blessed distance between myself and the few remaining ones who refer to themselves as good conservatives and me... well, we'll leave out what they call me. Though I will raise a glass to their absence, among many other blessings. The dogs are getting even more Kong toys, the only kind the JRT can't shred. The house already has its gift, a new dishwasher. I didn't get myself anything... much. Just a refurbished e-reader in case I ever stay off DU again long enough to resume reading books. The house got a new roof about 5 years ago, and I'm still paying off the USDA 1% loan on that. I can pay ahead on the loan but only $60 a month's required. Even I can handle that easily. Everything else I save up for until I have cash because debt scares me.

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What have you bought this Christmas? Or are planning to buy? [View all] Locut0s Dec 2013 OP

So far, a vodka and shot glasses gift set OriginalGeek Dec 2013 #1

I would have though liquor would be par for the course... Locut0s Dec 2013 #2

Most of us have been there a good while OriginalGeek Dec 2013 #3

Ahh yes that. Anyone have a crazy sense of humour?... Locut0s Dec 2013 #5

There's a few crazy ones OriginalGeek Dec 2013 #10

I've played that game with any number of groups. We called it WAR - the only kind that was any fun. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #14

Ha! That's awesome OriginalGeek Dec 2013 #30

Whoops - wait OriginalGeek Dec 2013 #31

Shopping for Christmas this year will have to wait. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #4

Sorry to hear that ITW... Locut0s Dec 2013 #6

We'll be enjoying wonderful home cooked meals. I'm happy about that. In_The_Wind Dec 2013 #7

I get to shop for two grandchildren, and I love it. DebJ Dec 2013 #8

Would you like to adopt me? IrishAyes Dec 2013 #15

LOL. n/t DebJ Dec 2013 #26

Ha this article just came up on nbcnews.com DebJ Dec 2013 #29

Robot for the grand-kid mokawanis Dec 2013 #9

A whole bunch of books for my great nephews and a brother in law csziggy Dec 2013 #11

a new dog blanket for Luna... magical thyme Dec 2013 #12

Nothing. We cannot even afford to fix the hole in our bathroom floor... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #13

Bless your hearts. Best of luck to you. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #17

Link inside... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #18

Wow. IrishAyes Dec 2013 #20

Doesn't sound like a silly business at all... Locut0s Dec 2013 #21

Thank you. nt Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #27

i am pretty much done shopping fizzgig Dec 2013 #16

wiener cleaner... Locut0s Dec 2013 #22

Mostly I got 'little somethings' for my friends here since most of them don't do much about IrishAyes Dec 2013 #19

I buy little things throughout the year and store them in my "gift closet". No Vested Interest Dec 2013 #23

Sorry, Irish - this should have been a "stand-alone." No Vested Interest Dec 2013 #24

Xbox One, Multilayer coat, garnet earrings, bakeware and a robe... Decaffeinated Dec 2013 #25

How is it?... Locut0s Dec 2013 #34

Well ... intaglio Dec 2013 #28

Different things for family members of different ages BainsBane Dec 2013 #32

Is the floor puzzle for kids?... Locut0s Dec 2013 #33

Yes. For a Four year old BainsBane Dec 2013 #35

Cool. I was hoping it was something like this ;)... Locut0s Dec 2013 #36

That's not age appropriate for a four year old BainsBane Dec 2013 #37

You do know I was joking right?... Locut0s Dec 2013 #38