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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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What's the best or silliest gift you received for Christmas??.. I'm not talking about Peace and Love and Joy here.. but your actual presents from your loved ones.. I got a CD player... warm jammies... magnetic poetry... a book on Maya Angelou... "The Superior Person's Book of Words"... (that one's funny)... more chocolates than I can eat in a lifetime... and my VERY most favorite of all... a GIRAFFE STOOL.. I'm serious... I absolutely LOVE it..   [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 12-26-2000).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Well hmm, the silliest thing I got was this old lady witch holding a broom, with a note that says: Kitchen witch "a little behind in my work." (it shows her fanny) LOL But I got a new keyboard, a sweater, couple of shirts...and the whole family got a foosball table. Turn it over you got a hockey table, and includes bowling, and shuffle board. And some mugs. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
The BEST christmas present I got? Everybody home again, from the hospital (had three loved ones in there just one week ago...) The silliest? Peanut Brittle (still have the abcessed tooth...grin...ow...) |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
The best gift was seeing my friend's face light up when I installed a 30gig harddrive slaved to her 2gig primary harddrive. 'Lookit all that SPACE! What am I gonna do with all that SPACE?!' I told her two things: Fill it.  The silliest? Well, Pat's kids (the super grinning friend from above) got me a razor. I have, or rather had, a very thick, kinda-sorta groomed, untrimmed beard. I reckon it was a hint. So I tried it out. Left a very smooth shave, but only after the sciccors and disposable razor took out all the tough stuff. Then I got carded for cigarettes.  Way back when it used to upset me...now, well, now I get flattered.... Alicat, the shaven Persnikitty< !signature--> “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin [This message has been edited by Alicat (edited 12-26-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
In combining the holiday with some vacation days, I got more time on the computer [that is, when Netscape was working and not jammed up...] None of my gifts were silly, but all quite lovely and things I would have either gotten for myself or would have thought to give myself: the visit from my children and grandchildren, a lovely Swarovski crystal star, New Explorer Thesaurus, two Romanian crystal torches, two CD's, three books [anyone want to know everything and anything about Shakespeare? Come see me...] an angel figurine, and a new briefcase. |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
The silliest? My sister, apparently tired of hearing me complain about cold feet, gave me a pair of slippers for Christmas. Black Cat slippers. With bushy whiskers, dangling paws, and a long fluffy tail on each. I'm not saying they're a little big, but it took two trips with the Miata to get them home. My feet are warm. Very warm. I just wish I could get my feet to stop purring.  |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
i got rocks. little rocks. big rocks.  it's true. very little. very big. rocks. so, that's the last time i post a "bah humbug" in the feelings forum about getting a box of rocks. i got rocks. merry christmas. i came back to explain. the little rocks are decorative thingies that go around some very lovely candles, sitting in a tray, like for the coffee table, a gift given to from my roommate (it's really pretty, really... lol). the big rocks are also some sort of decorative thing... marble-like looking... hehe.... something my daughter picked out... it's hard to explain... she meant well *grin [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 12-26-2000).] |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
The most special thing I got this Christmas was a replica of an old time Mantle clock that dings gently (not loudly) on the hour. My adoptive father bought if for me himself. That is a real rarity for normally he leaves it all up to Mum. So I doubly cherish it. The 2nd great thing was a phone call from a beloved friend (quite unexpected) I love Christmas... Isis *The heart of education is the education of the heart...* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Kewl... It looks like a successful day... Rebecca - your family got new mugs? What was wrong with their old faces?  serenity - glad everyone's better... now share the peanut brittle with them and you won't be as sick... Persnikitty - Who ever heard of a cat with no hair? Even Ron's slippers are hairy... right, Hirsute???... Um... Kari - I just happen to LOVE Swarovski - In case you have too much of it lying about... Um Doreen... You building a rock garden??? Isis - If you set that clock to Passions time, we can all keep better track of you.. and Ron,... I KNEW I liked Fawn as soon as I met her... She's MY kinda lady... hehe... I'm picturing you with those kitties... and well... furry FEET are good things... Did you name them yet?... What are you feeding them? Need a dog too???... Cats like lobster, btw... |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Hands down, no question ... my best gift is the videotape we took of the whole family playing "Who Wants to Win Some Christmas Money". I've done a treasure hunt for about 5-6 years now for my 4 nephews and one niece, then did a murder mystery last year, and this year I did a game show based on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". My husband was the sound technician with all the bells, whistles, real music from the show all played on que, and yes ... even a flashing blue strobe light! It lasted for about 45 minutes, and I was the host ... "Kit Filled-in". All the questions I wrote were family oriented (thanks for that idea Sharon) and they used tons of lifelines and got everyone in the family involved. All the money went into a single pot and we divided it out later ... they were a great team (of course they got increasing $$$ with each question as they got harder but no one got any questions wrong - they never ran out of life-lines)! We were all in stiches! They're already asking what I'm doing next year ... ack!!! It was a riot! [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 12-26-2000).] |
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Ladycat 
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782At the edge and a doorway,TX |
Lets see. I think that our two ppl got together and got Ron and I the same slippers. I have gotten the coal in the stocking thing. I got a Christmas card from a friend that read all the dirty words that she has wanted to tell me all these years. I got a banjo and I don't know how to play it. I play volin. I got a black panther doll that they put bells around the neck and hung from the ceiling. I got some handcuffs, whip cream and one cherry... Hmmmm.. I had to wonder about that one. I got a collection of CLOWNS!!! Now anyone who knows me knows that I'm afraid of clowns... Especially the person who bought all nine of these clowns for me. I had the movie Grease and someone got me Grease II. These are gifts that I don't think that anyone would want. They were all silly and I love all the people that gave them to me though. I have to say though that the silliest thing that anyone has done to get a gift to me was wrapping a box the size of Europe,well maybe not that big, and filling it with popcorn (the real stuff and not the packing stuff). After I pulled out all of this popcorn and places it all over the floor there was no gift in the box. I had to turn to box over and open it from the other side where wrapped in duck tape was a CD in a secret compartment. Now that was just plain SILLY!!!! Love, Lady Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Nan...I'll put you in the will...I love collecting glass and crystal objects that are unique and unusual...add that to my glass and ceramic angels and my china teacups and acknowledge the fact that I sure knew when to move AWAY from CA!!!! Hugs to you...this was fun.... |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
My husband and I are going to Cabo and I'm going Marlin fishing! That's my gift for the year. ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
The best gift? A gold & silver ring from Maree - hehe...blush away Mmy...to me it symbolises our friendship and how distance doesn't matter in the end. The silliest...ermmm...I didn't get anything silly at all...I got a garfield book - does that count? K |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
The silliest gift I ever got (which was given with the best intentions of course) was the ENTIRE set of Star Wars Pez dispensers... uhmm...hehe... Thanks? |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
I did very well this Christmas season... it was hard to tear myself away from my presents! I got a DVD player, with my three favorite movies on DVD (Gladiator, Titanic & Braveheart). I also got a VHS tape of rare 98 degrees interviews, backstage footage, and music videos! (I've watched it 10 times already! woo!) The silliest gifts were key chains! (Like I actually have keys to put on them... right!  )"Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
hand cuffs, whip cream and one cherry.... hmmm. yanno, every year? I am invited to a white elephant party? (that is a party, where you exchange your silly gifts....and since the kids ate the peanut brittle...??? heh heh...guess what's going in MY box this year....rofl...and keep it clean people...) And Chris?....think e-bay.... |
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Jannel Member
since 2000-01-18
Posts 492Muncie, IN, USA |
toe socks. i love toe socks. two pairs. and victoria's secret jammies (they were from my mommy, so they aren't like THAT). and a powerpuff girls snow globe that i can put a picture in from my sweetest. |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
The best thing I got this year was 2 (count 'em) 2 water fountains and a futon for my home office. I also got some jammies with feet, and my 18 year old son Levi got me a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. He is currently working for one of catering outfits here and had a complete dinner for all of us cooked and delivered by the chef. I was so tickled with that cuz it meant I didn't have to cook and it was delicious!! It was a great Christmas Day!! How can you save me? When the dark comes right in and takes me, from my front walk and into bed, where it kisses my face and eats my head. Shivaree |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
My best gift? An emerald ring from my boyfriend, Abrahm (our very own Dusk Treader)...something that actually surprised me! He's a sweetheart...my silliest gift you ask? Well, I'd have to say the bear that my best friend made for me at the Teddy Bear Factory..it's dressed up like a superhero and has a reversable cape and mask, rotf...hehehe. *Krista Knutson* I'm a slow dying flower In a frost-killing hour The sweet turning sour and untouchable... -Natalie Merchant |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Not the silliest..the BEST..my daughter graduated from college with a 3.98 GPA...takes after her MOM!!!! |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Well........the best gift i've ever gotten was a film. Very thoughtful gift from my girlfriend.......Before Sunrise......my fav film ever made.  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Nan what a clever idea!! Typical of you to think of it.. LOL Love the way your mind works girl isis *The heart of education is the education of the heart...* ~Isis~~Sovereign of the Spirit. |
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