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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 07:34 PM Original message |
Anyone else not buying a ton of crap for Christmas this year? |
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williesgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
1. As an extended family, we help a different needy family every year. Gifts, dinner ingredients, trim |
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NightWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 07:35 PM Response to Reply #1 |
33. my extended family has been doing this for a couple of years |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. I try to spend as little time in the malls as possible. |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
3. The holiday spirit hasn't moved me yet. |
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Capn Sunshine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
4. Last Christmas was the worst- the whole country has forgotten |
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Telly Savalas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
5. Probably not here. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
6. Kids will get video games, books, and clothes. The rest of us don't need too much |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
7. I'm fortunate to have never been part of the crap orgy syndrome. |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
8. I bake my presents |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:20 AM Response to Reply #8 |
15. I bake many of my presents, too. |
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MorningGlow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
9. We've done a grab bag for several years now |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
10. got three boxes full of stuff! |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-03-07 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
11. Good for you. You are indeed doing the right thing. |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
12. I have a different philosophy for each person |
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Whisp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
13. I am glad to say my crap orgy days are over. |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:15 AM Response to Original message |
14. I'm knitting stuff for folks this Christmas. |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
16. no crap orgy here |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:23 AM Response to Original message |
17. I probably won't have much choice, as I'm still working my way back |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:33 AM Response to Original message |
18. we had NO presents last year. NONE |
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beyurslf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
19. I'm a foster parent. I always get them several things. I also always get my nieces something. |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 07:09 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. I agree with getting stuff for kids... |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:51 AM Response to Original message |
20. what is this Christmas that you speak of...? |
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China_cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 06:18 AM Response to Original message |
21. We don't do gifts. Period. |
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LibertyLover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 11:25 AM Response to Original message |
22. I'm trying not to |
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TommyO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
23. We've decided to do a toned down Christmas this year |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
24. Just a few ounces of crap for us. |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
25. I only send some small gifts to my mon and MIL. That's it. |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
26. I'm not |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 07:11 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. Chanukah Rocks! |
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ThatsMyBarack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
28. I like to knit and/or crochet my gifts.... |
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cordelia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
30. Nope |
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AnneD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
31. We are going to have a socks and under ware Christmas..... |
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Chovexani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
32. Why do you hate America? |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
34. never do |
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carly denise pt deux (855 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Nov-05-07 11:00 PM Response to Original message |
35. I am sending money |
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bumblebee1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 01:50 AM Response to Original message |
36. This year, |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 08:10 AM Response to Original message |
37. Give out coal |
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annonymous (850 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
38. I'm doing more baking this year |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
39. I shall allow my family to live for another year. That's gift enough. |
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Mad_Dem_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
40. Me, for once. |
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GalleryGod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
41. Sorry! We all ready hit the Cherry Hill Christmas Tree Shoppe! |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
42. Already started buying. |
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quip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-06-07 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
43. Yeah, I got some really good shit |
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