The 15th Official (Christmas Countdown Edition) Discussion for TPBM (15)

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #6631458
Sweet. It's been about 45 years since I've had a decent glögg


Hey, have I got a role for you....

If that's when you started drinking, it explains much . . . .

Let me guess. I wear a cloak and carry a staff . . .

cfpackerfan wrote in post #6631656
Look. Wade figured because he had the day off work that he should be able to sleep. Nice spot for a nap, eh?

CAT!!! Why did you . . .

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6631675
*giggle* I wanna hear it too!!!!!!! I MUST find a way to get to Oregon in June!!!!!!!!!


That doesn't look too comfy... Did you PUSH HIM!?!?!?!?! :p

That ^^^

Permagrin wrote in post #6631811
oh oh oh! ! I have a funny story to tell you from today.

We took the cats to the vet (that's where we board them) and I was going in the back with them to get them settled and I hear the receptionist say (as I was heading down the hallway) "...so Puddles is in here for a distemper and rabies shot today..." (Dan was out there...and when we got to the car he said "DID YOU HEAR THAT?? I THOUGHT I'D BEEN SET UP!!"

And now you'll never get him anywhere near the place again!

DerekRob wrote in post #6632359
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thomascanty wrote in post #6634370
I forgot to mention last night... While we were exploring Zion, the hotel where I'm staying decorated for Christmas. The lights are up, the lobby is all festively decorated, including a large tree. Etc. Isn't it a little too soon for this?

Erm . . . looked at where you're posting? That's old news.

Guineh wrote in post #6634816
Aughhh. Apparently we're having freaking duck for TG ...

Not sure I know that breed. Got a picture?

short5 wrote in post #6635119
I will stifle my fake tree rant and instead gently point something out. Trees are a renewable resource grown on American farms by people who work hard, pay taxes, maintain farm land benefiting the environment, and spend their money here. Fake trees are made by essentially slave labor in china from plastics and chemicals, shipped in a box made of real trees on a ship spewing pollution, just to eventually be thrown in a landfill here. The money made here is made by giant corporations like wal-mart and the profits made by the Chinese are used to fuel the giant military and political machine. Buy a real tree from a real American farmer it benefits you in the long run.

Roll the national anthem.

Kidding aside, I agree completely with what you said in your ra.....er, gentle pointing out.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6635138
Roll the national anthem.

Kidding aside, I agree completely with what you said in your ra.....er, gentle pointing out.

It stand for whatever country you may be in I just use my country of origin.

Jon wrote in post #6635128
Not sure I know that breed. Got a picture?

Maybe it is a variation of Peking Duck.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6635152


Maybe it is a variation of Peking Duck.

Considered that possibility . . . Maybe stuffed with locoweed?

short5 wrote in post #6635151
It stand for whatever country you may be in I just use my country of origin.

I knew that.
Thus my agreeing.
I am sure it is the same everywhere, but here in Calgary there are lots of drop off spots to take trees so they can be mulched and used by the Parks Department. No waste.

Jon wrote in post #6635160
Considered that possibility . . . Maybe stuffed with locoweed?

Most likely.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6635161
I knew that.
Thus my agreeing.
I am sure it is the same everywhere, but here in Calgary there are lots of drop off spots to take trees so they can be mulched and used by the Parks Department. No waste.

Actually, that's what Montgomery County (where Zack and I both live) does too.

thomascanty wrote in post #6634370
I forgot to mention last night... While we were exploring Zion, the hotel where I'm staying decorated for Christmas. The lights are up, the lobby is all festively decorated, including a large tree. Etc. Isn't it a little too soon for this?

yes it is!! I don't even think about christmas until after Thanksgiving. (except maybe listening to christmas music occasionally)

Harm wrote in post #6634517
A couple of B&W trees for you:

Very nice Harm!

gjl711 wrote in post #6634788
I'm PP some pics and I sort of like this one. It's a Lady Bug Mosh pit. Not sure what was going on but these little guys were all clustered together in my tool shed.

Kewl!

sevillafox wrote in post #6635002
I'm a fake tree girl myself....soon I plan on having one that is pre-lit.

I bought a fake tree about 2 yrs ago. Thinking it would save me money in the long run. I hate it!!!!! It doesn't smell good, and takes forever to get all the branches bent the right way. This year I'm getting a real one again!!


Morning All!!!!

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6635113
I could try, but Jennifer is already asking for a lift.
Besides, you would have to put up with 14 of the Bennett clan, and they are a crazy, weird bunch.

Hmmm....that might be a tight fit. But, may I remind you, I DO speak Spanish.

short5 wrote in post #6635119
Terrible isn't it?

I will stifle my fake tree rant and instead gently point something out. Trees are a renewable resource grown on American farms by people who work hard, pay taxes, maintain farm land benefiting the environment, and spend their money here. Fake trees are made by essentially slave labor in china from plastics and chemicals, shipped in a box made of real trees on a ship spewing pollution, just to eventually be thrown in a landfill here. The money made here is made by giant corporations like wal-mart and the profits made by the Chinese are used to fuel the giant military and political machine. Buy a real tree from a real American farmer it benefits you in the long run.

Sorry. I didn't buy a fake one yet. I'll be good and stick with real then once the already purchased faker that I inheireted peters out.

CrazieCricket wrote in post #6635175
I bought a fake tree about 2 yrs ago. Thinking it would save me money in the long run. I hate it!!!!! It doesn't smell good, and takes forever to get all the branches bent the right way. This year I'm getting a real one again!!

I concur 100% !!!

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #6635039
I have always had a real tree, I just love the look and smell of them. I either head out to our land and grab one, or just get one from the local Boy Scouts. They smell soooo nice....

I'm a real tree guy as well. My wife is pushing hard for the fake one but every time the real one comes in and smells up the house, she sees my point. It's just so xmas

sevillafox wrote in post #6635046
..My favorite was this little charlie brown 3 foot tall one that I went out and got myself. I tied a sled to my waist and strapped on the skis until I found it, cut it down, and brought it home. We only put one string of lights on it and only sentimental type ornaments. It was the coolest xmas tree. I think that was 15 years ago or so.

My favorite has been the ones we have been putting up the last two years. They are all organic except for the lights. We got a food dryer so come Dec 1 I head out to the local market and get a bunch of exotic fruits, slice them thin, and dry them. Some fruits have very pretty patterns inside and make stars and such. When xmas is over we take off the lights and put the tree out for the birds. Within a week all the fruits are gone.

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sevillafox wrote in post #6635207
Hmmm....that might be a tight fit. But, may I remind you, I DO speak Spanish.

That would be a bonus, my Spanish is limited to;
Hello/goodbye
Please/thanks
Beer
:p

gjl711 wrote in post #6635224
My favorite has been the ones we have been putting up the last two years. They are all organic except for the lights. We got a food dryer so come Dec 1 I head out to the local market and get a bunch of exotic fruits, slice them thin, and dry them. Some fruits have very pretty patterns inside and make stars and such. When xmas is over we take off the lights and put the tree out for the birds. Within a week all the fruits are gone.

Now, that is one hell of a good idea.

Unfortunately, my wife does have a bunch of really nice ornaments that we would have to put up. Though we do fill with some simple ornaments as well, these we could substitute with your fruit idea.

Kiwis and persimmons make interesting decorations.