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Title: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 12, 2009, 01:23:20 PM
This year's tree...I am in a temporary apartment this year...but I'm making the most of it.

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2vtz98z.jpg)

I chopped off the angel at the top...on the bottom are my other two angels... :-)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 12, 2009, 01:30:42 PM

No tree. Haven't had on in probably a decade.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: DefiantSix on December 12, 2009, 03:42:29 PM
(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs075.snc3/14234_1181569614989_1100651037_30480192_6476897_n.jpg)

My son took the commanding role in decorating the tree this year.  I think he did a pretty good job.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: DixieBelle on December 12, 2009, 03:54:46 PM
Both are beautiful!!! We skipped the tree this year since we just moved and we're going to visit family....
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: asdf2231 on December 12, 2009, 04:34:20 PM
Both are beautiful!!! We skipped the tree this year since we just moved and we're going to visit family....

*COUGHCOUGHCOMMUNISTCOUGHCOUGH*    :uhsure:


Here is ours!

(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs061.snc3/12846_1216610708070_1612939906_565848_2422579_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: rustybayonet on December 12, 2009, 04:53:50 PM
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv176/rustybayonet_2009/100_0262-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: thundley4 on December 12, 2009, 05:16:58 PM
This year's tree...I am in a temporary apartment this year...but I'm making the most of it.

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2vtz98z.jpg)

I chopped off the angel at the top...on the bottom are my other two angels... :-)

What did you have to do to get Santa to leave you a baby under the tree?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on December 12, 2009, 05:56:36 PM
I took one with flash and one without.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/ColonialMarine/DSC00320.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/ColonialMarine/DSC00319.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Lord Undies on December 12, 2009, 06:37:24 PM
(http://i50.tinypic.com/140xge0.jpg)

^ ^ ^  Just the little tabletop model this year.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/bgo002.jpg)

^ ^ ^ Close-up    :p
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: asdf2231 on December 12, 2009, 10:35:49 PM
(http://i50.tinypic.com/140xge0.jpg)

^ ^ ^  Just the little tabletop model this year.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/bgo002.jpg)

^ ^ ^ Close-up    :p

Your balls are spectacular! :rofl:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Rick on December 12, 2009, 11:56:54 PM
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/RangerRick2/DSC05110.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Lord Undies on December 13, 2009, 12:00:25 AM
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/RangerRick2/DSC05110.jpg)

Very nice.  Very traditional.  :two thumbs up:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Lord Undies on December 13, 2009, 12:01:32 AM
Your balls are spectacular! :rofl:

You should see the center pole!   :o
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Tucker on December 13, 2009, 09:31:30 AM
Doesn't anyone have a real tree any more? I bought mine yesterday. A Douglas Fir. It cost 100.00. I'm putting it up tomorrow. Pics to follow.

Here's two from previous years.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/tucker13/dogs/nikki-tree-b-06.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/tucker13/dogs/bubby-tree-b-06.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: RobJohnson on December 13, 2009, 09:41:09 AM


No tree for me.

I did buy my mom a small tree this year, it's first tree she put up since dad passed away.



Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 13, 2009, 09:54:11 AM
What did you have to do to get Santa to leave you a baby under the tree?  :popcorn:

Prayed!  She is my real gift this Christmas season...


Beautiful trees everyone :clap:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on December 13, 2009, 12:08:25 PM
Doesn't anyone have a real tree any more? I

Mine's real. It was priced at $90, I offered $70 and the guy said OK. I'm a cheapskate. I always try to haggle the price.  :-)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: DefiantSix on December 13, 2009, 01:36:30 PM
Doesn't anyone have a real tree any more? I bought mine yesterday. A Douglas Fir. It cost 100.00. I'm putting it up tomorrow. Pics to follow.


Excuse me?  Tucker?  My tree is a REAL tree EVERY year.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 13, 2009, 02:09:57 PM
So I spent the last 2 hours + gift wrapping..

(http://i47.tinypic.com/28k0mq.jpg)

my kid's corner...

(http://i50.tinypic.com/noelae.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on December 13, 2009, 02:13:09 PM
What's in that big box on the left in the kid's corner?
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 13, 2009, 02:16:37 PM
Wrapping...

hmmm... I should probably do that at some point... probably after I start shopping....  :rotf:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 13, 2009, 02:19:47 PM
What's in that big box on the left in the kid's corner?

Chicco makes them (an italian company)


(http://i45.tinypic.com/4r9cwk.jpg)

turns into this as she gets older

(http://i45.tinypic.com/swcs5v.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 13, 2009, 02:23:22 PM
Wrapping...

hmmm... I should probably do that at some point... probably after I start shopping....  :rotf:

you procASStinator... :fuelfire:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: NHSparky on December 13, 2009, 02:29:00 PM
(http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-11/charlie-brown-christmas-tree.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 13, 2009, 02:30:26 PM
you procASStinator... :fuelfire:

I think that's spelled "s.t.a.l.k.e.r."   :naughty: :tongue:

I have a bunch of stuff already, but I'll be honest (sorry to be a scrooge), I don't like exchanging gifts at Christmas. My Mom always goes overboard (spends like $3K/year), my relatives are not in a financial position to really buy gifts, my sister and I can't stand each other, and I don't really like receiving gifts. I'd rather just have a nice dinner with family than buy gifts for people out of politeness or guilt (that sounds cynical, eh?).
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: ColonialMarine0431 on December 13, 2009, 02:40:54 PM
(http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-11/charlie-brown-christmas-tree.jpg)


(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/ColonialMarine/Squirrels/charliebrowntree.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: DefiantSix on December 13, 2009, 02:46:29 PM
(http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-11/charlie-brown-christmas-tree.jpg)

Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, Sparky; you're the 'Charlie Brown-iest'...  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 13, 2009, 02:47:34 PM
I think that's spelled "s.t.a.l.k.e.r."   :naughty: :tongue:

I have a bunch of stuff already, but I'll be honest (sorry to be a scrooge), I don't like exchanging gifts at Christmas. My Mom always goes overboard (spends like $3K/year), my relatives are not in a financial position to really buy gifts, my sister and I can't stand each other, and I don't really like receiving gifts. I'd rather just have a nice dinner with family than buy gifts for people out of politeness or guilt (that sounds cynical, eh?).

It's not out of guilt...at least that's not why I do it...I truly enjoy gift giving...and like receiving too.. :-)

I only exchange with about 10-12 people...so it's not really a big deal...but I do give 2-4 gifts per person for family...My daughter got 8 but she's speshul. :-)

I also host Christmas dinner for family and I cook up a storm.. :yum: :yum:




Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 13, 2009, 02:58:28 PM
It's not out of guilt...at least that's not why I do it...I truly enjoy gift giving...and like receiving too.. :-)

I only exchange with about 10-12 people...so it's not really a big deal...but I do give 2-4 gifts per person for family...My daughter got 8 but she's speshul. :-)

I also host Christmas dinner for family and I cook up a storm.. :yum: :yum:


The guilt comment is really about my Mom, more than anything else. I'm really not a grinch - just don't like hearing about my relatives taking out loans to buy Christmas gifts, so I try to encourage people to not spend money on me.... even though I'm the cutest of the lot.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 13, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
The guilt comment is really about my Mom, more than anything else. I'm really not a grinch - just don't like hearing about my relatives taking out loans to buy Christmas gifts, so I try to encourage people to not spend money on me.... even though I'm the cutest of the lot.



For future reference...I like gifts...but I wouldn't mind a "I'll clean the house for a month" type gift either...  :evillaugh:

(http://i50.tinypic.com/bi1n4o.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 13, 2009, 03:56:19 PM

For future reference...I like gifts...but I wouldn't mind a "I'll clean the house for a month" type gift either...  :evillaugh:


Oh... I'll do a lot more than clean the "house."  :naughty:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 13, 2009, 04:02:59 PM
 :coffee:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Tucker on December 13, 2009, 05:24:04 PM
Oh... I'll do a lot more than clean the "house."  :naughty:

Already got plans for next years gifts?  :uhsure:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Mike220 on December 13, 2009, 07:12:36 PM
 :-)

Crappy cellphone picture. Decorated by one of my roommates. Gotta be able to improvise, right?

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PzK3jVFJHA8/SyWQeR-lBRI/AAAAAAAAAMA/P0zEyWvjMtY/s400/1213091619.jpg)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 13, 2009, 07:29:16 PM
:coffee:

I'm a giver.  :-)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: BEG on December 14, 2009, 02:21:21 PM
So I spent the last 2 hours + gift wrapping..

my kid's corner...

(http://i50.tinypic.com/noelae.jpg)

She will choke on what ever is in that small box on top.   :p
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 14, 2009, 02:28:27 PM
She will choke on what ever is in that small box on top.   :p

They'll never make it to her mouth...they are diamond and alexandrite earings...
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: DefiantSix on December 14, 2009, 02:36:04 PM
They'll never make it to her mouth...they are diamond and alexandrite earings...

I'll take that bet.  You'll be holding her one fine Sunday morning, and the next thing you know, the earring, your ear, and probably a fist full of hair as well will be the drool-covered victims of a vicious gumming attack.

Believe me, I know of that which I speak.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 14, 2009, 02:55:22 PM
I'll take that bet.  You'll be holding her one fine Sunday morning, and the next thing you know, the earring, your ear, and probably a fist full of hair as well will be the drool-covered victims of a vicious gumming attack.

Believe me, I know of that which I speak.

They are small, children's earings with a screwback...she won't get them off :-)  She has earings on now and I've had no problem.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: DefiantSix on December 14, 2009, 02:57:41 PM
They are small, children's earings with a screwback...she won't get them off :-)  She has earings on now and I've had no problem.

My bad.  I thought they were going into YOUR ears.  Babies LOVE those kind. :II:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: SilverOrchid on December 14, 2009, 03:13:37 PM
No tree this year. :(  Apartment too small and we plan on a big tree next year in a HOUSE! No more apartmets for us!
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 14, 2009, 03:19:55 PM
They are small, children's earings with a screwback...she won't get them off :-)  She has earings on now and I've had no problem.

If you have any problems, lemme know... I'll weld'em on.  :-)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 14, 2009, 03:48:52 PM
My bad.  I thought they were going into YOUR ears.  Babies LOVE those kind. :II:

No, I am now wearing tiny hoops so she can't latch on...she has grabbed a fistful of my hair though...but I refuse to shave it... :-)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Hawkgirl on December 14, 2009, 03:49:22 PM
If you have any problems, lemme know... I'll weld'em on.  :-)

Freak.



 :naughty:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 14, 2009, 03:55:31 PM
Freak.



 :naughty:

Nooo.. Freaky.

There's a diffrence.  :fuelfire:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Wineslob on December 14, 2009, 04:26:20 PM
:-)

Crappy cellphone picture. Decorated by one of my roommates. Gotta be able to improvise, right?

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_PzK3jVFJHA8/SyWQeR-lBRI/AAAAAAAAAMA/P0zEyWvjMtY/s400/1213091619.jpg)


Now, that there, is a fine white trash tree!
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: debk on December 14, 2009, 06:28:03 PM
Beautiful trees everybody....

Mine's not quite done. Angel fell off the top and cracked her head to pieces.  :bawl: Had to get a new one....not going to let the son put this one on.... :uhsure:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: ReardenSteel on December 14, 2009, 09:41:29 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/woncothesane/christmastreefire.jpg)

Funny, it seems brighter this year than last. (??)

My real tree is a plastic job that I leave "up" all year, lol. (only plug it in for Christmas though)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: LC EFA on December 17, 2009, 06:55:51 PM
I'm not really a stickler for tradition...

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j191/lc_efa/uploads/DSC_0137.jpg)

Some dis-assembly required.  :-)
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Chris on December 17, 2009, 06:57:25 PM
Tooheys?

I don't see any lights or garland.  Not very festive...
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: LC EFA on December 17, 2009, 07:14:34 PM
Tooheys?

I don't see any lights or garland.  Not very festive...

They just get in the way.



Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: ScubaGuy on December 17, 2009, 07:20:47 PM

My better half insisted that I put it out there.

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy210/scubaguy-nc/tree-web.jpg)

Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Chris on December 17, 2009, 07:23:01 PM
Nice sofa... I bet a man could get some zzz's on that thing.  Mine is supremely comfortable but (unfortunately) it's a foot too short for my legs.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: ScubaGuy on December 17, 2009, 07:26:03 PM
Nice sofa... I bet a man could get some zzz's on that thing.  Mine is supremely comfortable but (unfortunately) it's a foot too short for my legs.

One of my favorite places to be.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Odin's Hand on December 17, 2009, 07:31:36 PM
Did you get a donor liver with that order too, LC?
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: debk on December 17, 2009, 08:35:22 PM
Nice sofa... I bet a man could get some zzz's on that thing.  Mine is supremely comfortable but (unfortunately) it's a foot too short for my legs.


My first thought was ...pretty tree.

My second.....ohhhhh, comfy sofa!  :yawn:

Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: Chris on December 17, 2009, 08:39:08 PM
:rofl: same here.
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: bkg on December 17, 2009, 09:02:23 PM
Sofa?

It's a couch!   :tongue:
Title: Re: Post Your Christmas Tree
Post by: IassaFTots on December 18, 2009, 10:37:14 AM
My better half insisted that I put it out there.

(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy210/scubaguy-nc/tree-web.jpg)



I have the same reindeer, in the rocking chair.  My mom gave it to me a few years ago. I gave it away this year, as my dog wanted it dead in a bad way.   :-)