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Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: Christmas Charity
> Boy, I would love it if my family decided to make such a move. Christmas
> is a total killer for me as my family seems to grow every year. We've
> tried
Boy, I would love it if my family decided to make such a move. Christmas is a
total killer for me as my family seems to grow every year. We've tried in the
past the idea of only doing gifts for the kids, but we just never ended up
sticking to it. And that of course really sucks for me since I'm
We used to do the name draw, but that got expensive becuase everyone was
trying to out-do the other, which prompted a spending limit, and
eventually interest waned. So now I only buy for my daughter, mom,
step-dad and Grannie. I only made one exception this year - when I was
on the Fox NFL Than
Since becoming an adult, my extended family has frequently sent me cards
letting me know how much was donated where in my name. I think it's
nice. I own enough stuff already, and am picky about what else I want,
so I completely appreciate this.
--BenD
Gruss Gott wrote:
> Just wondering about
My family's always had the tradition of only buy for kids.
As for charity, we give plenty and my wife's friend told us they were
giving our daughters present to a charity and we should do the same. I
was a bit insulted as if we needed them to tell us to give to charity
and even which one. So I gave
I would take an oil painting from you, over anything else store bought.
Well, except for maybe an XBox 360 ... I really want one
On 12/11/07, morchella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
i used to send oil paintings i would do through the year to my family &
friends.
even if they didn't like cloud
Gruss, I vote for stick to your guns. It is their choice to be miffed, don't
let it affect you.
However, is it possible to document the JOY you are bringing these other
families with your donation and good will? Is it possible to show pictures
to your family of how giving to others with little or
That's because of a woman's need to see the joy in the recipient's face.
That and they love to shop.
Of course not all women are built from the same cloth ya know. :)
On 12/11/07, Chesty Puller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I've noticed that women seem to be more difficult about this sort of
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, and I
> don't want to give any either. I have too much junk as it is. My opinion is
> that if they get mad, let them stay mad until they get happy.
>
> - Matt Small
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> From: "Gruss Gott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "CF-Communit
Our family decided to just do "stocking stuffers" this year. Best
Christmas Ever. There's so much less stress. We've already exchanged
gifts with my parents. My sister and BIL are yet to come. The kids get
more, as Santa doesn't follow our rules. I'm cool with that, though
I'm pretty sure my sister
my mom still sends me a fully stuffed stocking every year.
i love it. small goofy crap!
this year has been a hard one, so all my family know they are only
getting cards.
would love to do more, but just cant afford it right now.
i used to send oil paintings i would do through the year to my family
We sponsor 3 families as well, one with a tree, one with food, and one
with gifts for the kids (3 different programs). That is in addition to
Toys for Tots (the Marines _rock_)
As for Christmas, we do swap gifts. This year, some people asked that
everyone suggest a few gifts they really _need_, an
On Dec 11, 2007 8:14 AM, Gruss Gott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I dunno ... what d'ya think?
>
I think this is why Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday :)
--
Happy Christmas, your arse,
I pray God it's our last.
~|
Get the an
I've noticed that women seem to be more difficult about this sort of
thing... my mom acted like this was a scandal.
- Matt
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From: "Zaphod Beeblebrox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community"
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:34 AM
ppy.
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> - Matt Small
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> From: "Gruss Gott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "CF-Community"
> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:14 AM
> Subject: Christmas Charity
>
>
> > Just wondering about this year's family controversy whi
> Zap wrote:
> I definitely see your point about enjoying buying gifts for less
> privileged people. I back you! So just tell your family that Zaphod,
> President of the Galaxy has declared his support for you.
>
Score!
~|
Down
I've been trying for years to change our families tradition of giving
gifts to everyone in the family. I've opted that only the kids should
get gifts (Kids 18 and under). My siblings and I are all older. I'm
the baby at 38. I spend more time after christmas trying to figure
out what I'm going t
o much junk as it is. My opinion is
that if they get mad, let them stay mad until they get happy.
- Matt Small
From: "Gruss Gott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community"
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:14 AM
Subject: Christmas Charity
> Just wondering about thi
Just wondering about this year's family controversy which is also an
etiquette problem.
Each year my wife and I sponsor families via a local organization
that screens the families - we get to know names and ages, but nothing
else, which is fine by us. Basically you buy gifts for the family
membe
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