A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-16-02 Christmas Is...FReeper Memories

Various Freepers | WVNan; JustAmy; Pippin; Diver Dave; Aquamarine; ST.LOUIE1

[Billie]

[Billie]

Good morning! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

[Mudboy Slim]

Howdy...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"Why are you giving me a bath? I don't need no d**m bath."

A man of my own heart...I like yer Uncle John, my FRiend...MUD

[FreeTheHostages]

St.Louie1, the mugsy story is so funny!

Aquamarine, "Cornbread Dressing with Bacon and Pecans" -- you had me already at the title. Thanks, I'm going to try that.

[Billie]

Good morning, Mud - this is the first day I've had a chance to be here since last Tuesday. Feels good! :)

[FreeTheHostages]

I *love* Ave Maria.

[Billie]

I agree! The cornbread dressing with bacon and pecans sounds delicious!

Also agree about Muggsy! Leave it to our wolfie to add a little humor!

[FreeTheHostages]

It's just that, like WvNan and JustAmy say, it's all about family.

And in my family, my 2 little brothers would *so* do something like dress the cat in lights. So it rang true.

Billie, hang in there!! Soon the pet thread will be over! :D

[FreeTheHostages]

P.S. Those glowing stars are beautiful.

[lodwick]

Well, this one was worth the interminable wait - thanks for the memories, stories, and receipe guys. Excellent Billie, thank you.

[xJones]

Ah Christmas memories. I have a younger brother who did better than the Grinch. When he was five, we lovingly decorated the Christmas tree and handed him the last ornament to hang. He stood on the end of a couch and fell into the tree, knocking it over and busting old family ornaments.

But he excelled on Christmas morning, 6 a.m. Mom had bought Dad a lovely new bowling ball with bag. Little brother woke up before everyone else, unwrapped the bag, took out the bowling ball and rolled it down the hall to the one and only bathroom we had. The little bugger then picked up the bowling ball, and dropped it in the toilet. It sounded like a bomb went off. Our poor father ran in and lovingly picked up his poor scratched bowling ball from the remains of the busted toilet. Do you know how much fun it is to find a plumber on Christmas morning? LOL! Little brother did a lot of things, but that was his Christmas surprise.

[lodwick]

Christmas sunrise - Boca Raton

[lodwick]

Eating light as we hurtle toward Christmas

[Aquamarine]

Aquamarine, "Cornbread Dressing with Bacon and Pecans" -- you had me already at the title. Thanks, I'm going to try that.

It's very good. I got that recipe out of my Christmas Southern Living cookbook...I always add a little extra sage, to me that's the secret to making good dressing.

xJones...ROTFL at your little brother story!

[Billie]

The Pet thread should be fun - it was the most time-involving one I've ever done, but hopefully, all the pet owners will appreciate seeing their beloved four-legged friends dressed up for Christmas. :)

That is TOMORROW, ALL!!!

[xJones]

How very true. Thanksgiving was a wonderful feast, and then we try to eat light, knowing that a great Christmas dinner is coming. Let us all give thanks, indeed.

[Billie]

Thank you, Loddy! I loved reading the stories, and think they will be enjoyed by all.

[Aquamarine]

Good job on the todays thread Billie, All of the posts are so special.
You coaxed me out of my shell but see that Pippin is still snuggly tucked away in hers. :)

[WVNan]

Excellent Billie! This is going to be a great thread. So....what are you doing in your spare time? LOL.