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Post by scoutmom on Dec 1, 2009 9:45:24 GMT -5
about the woman at wal-mart who had an argument over a parking space and is now in critical condition and may not live? The other lady ran over her and drove off. They haven't caught her. I didn't catch what state it was in. Can we say ROAD RAGE or just wanting to get that good Black Friday deal at Wally World! Certainly not worth your health, much less your life! I was at the house Friday!
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Post by gloria on Dec 1, 2009 11:04:37 GMT -5
about the woman at wal-mart who had an argument over a parking space and is now in critical condition and may not live? The other lady ran over her and drove off. They haven't caught her. I didn't catch what state it was in. Can we say ROAD RAGE or just wanting to get that good Black Friday deal at Wally World! Certainly not worth your health, much less your life! I was at the house Friday! We are living in a world gone mad, they are only concerned with "things" and everything else be damned. |
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Post by tonya on Dec 1, 2009 11:15:39 GMT -5
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Post by jerry on Dec 1, 2009 11:53:27 GMT -5
This year I'm repeating my Christmas strategy from last year. No gifts for or from anyone. I will not play the commercial Christmas game anymore. You would not believe how much stress and expense this saves for one and all. And so far, I have not lost a single friend or been kicked out of
the family.
Let's face it; the chances of anyone getting something they really want or need is slim. If they want or need it, they probably will already have bought it for themselves. Why incur debt for stuff that nobody wants?
Even worse is when somebody gets you something you were intending to buy, but it's not quite what you wanted. Then you're stuck with it unless you want to go through the exchange madness. Everyone says I'm very hard to buy for, so this plan offers them some relief as well.
I'd much rather spend time with my people and some good food at family gatherings. That's what it's supposed to be about, IMHO.
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Post by ghostposter on Dec 1, 2009 16:43:31 GMT -5
I agee, Jerry. It's means much more to spend time with the family and friends- I think it would help our kids too - they get so much and learn to appreciate nothing because of it. It's a dangerous precedent that has already taken hold and I'm not sure we can stop it. I'm as guilty as the next guy in buying them too much they don't need but am really soul searching about that.
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Post by jerry on Dec 1, 2009 17:37:57 GMT -5
I have nothing against buying Christmas stuff for little kids, but the rest of us need to get realistic for a change.
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Post by cbk on Dec 1, 2009 18:35:18 GMT -5
Actually, I like to give presents and I like to receive them too. But I'd rather they weren't expensive. In fact I don't want them to be expensive. Just little stocking stuffers. I make a game out of finding things for $5.00 or less. It's just fun to watch people opening their gift and to open mine too. And for those who have EVERYTHING I suggest 1 piece of VERY expensive, yummy candy wrapped up pretty. Or a bar of luxurious soap in a beautiful box. Granted, these are girly things. But for a guy you could get a special fishing lure, maybe some leather conditioner for his baseball glove. You get the idea. But whatever you give or don't give make sure you share the biggest gift of all, yourself. Nothing can beat family and friends gathered together having fun.
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Post by jb on Dec 2, 2009 20:09:36 GMT -5
I have nothing against buying Christmas stuff for little kids, but the rest of us need to get realistic for a change. Jer, being of the same DNA, you echo my thoughts!!! |
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