TT Christmas ornament exchange

“Thanks Treebait, cool ornament.”

“First - You're welcome, Mainebear. I'm glad you (and Gem) liked the Petoskey Stone Christmas Trees.

Second - I wanted to clarify that when I said, "The other is a lab wearing a santa suit. Made me cry!!” in my above post, those were happy tears. I thought the dog ornament was sweet. We're going to hang that ornament on our tree and remember Doba every time we look at it.”

“Ooops... that above post was from me, Tarabull.”

“dhutch1,
Thank You so much for the really cute ornament. Where did you find that?!?! Also, the nalgene bottle was lots of fun too!



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“graska,
I'm soooo glad you got it, finally! I was guided to that ornament by a friend in a distant REI and bought it before the exchange even started. It's so friggin funny I bought one for me too. :-)

Plug it in, plug it in!”

“Yes, that was cool. The pkg. did come through the PO. And boy did the lady get jumpy because Graska was on there... " Oh Grace, I don't know if this is actually for you!" Gotta love a small town! Merry Christmas, and I can't wait to hike with you. I'll pass on the 15 mile a day one you're planning though!”

“Got my ornament from birch the other day (this is the real NC speaking) and wanted to say thanks! Birch made a very neat mini snow shovel. Very cool! Thanks Joe!”

“Glad to hear ya got it Non! It was a blast to make it.”

“You're so welcome graska.

For the record Meangreen is planning that killer hike :-)

birch, sass -- watch for the UPS truck K?:-)”

“pinkbubblz, yours should be there by tomorrow afternoon”

“Hey Embear--
Your ornament is on its way! ;-) We sent it priority mail, so you should get it before Christmas! ;-)”

“dhutch, we saw the UPS truck and dang it you rock!! Thanks for the hat and ornaments and stollen!”

“No, you guys rock! Merry Christmas :-)”

“No, you rock! Birch made me promise not to eat the stollen while he was at work. =(
Thank you Dhutch!

BTW, I still have three more tubs of candied ginger in the freezer...just say the word and they are yours!
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“lol That stuff lasts forever!

Wow, not even sneaking a piece of stollen? You must really love your husband :-)”

“Well, I licked the entire loaf but we're not going to tell him that. ;)”

“Trust me...there are two TT darlins here who rock...Ruby and Tarabull

I halucinated both nights after I got an ornament from each of them over the past two years.”

“Those were "special" packages...not that we broke the law or anything.”

“And even if you did, I wouldn't roll on you. Loyalty is my strong suit.”

“Maple, you should get yours this afternoon.”

“Does Treebeard know this?”

“Mr. Slimmer,

Your package arrived this afternoon. Thanks so much for the gifts, way cool. Now where's my damn coffee cup, lol?”

“Yes he does.”

“Nimblefoot - You have it. But it went through the conversion shop, where I'm afraid the baker removed the cup handle. So it's now a bowl! But, as an ornament, it still looks like a cup.

I did the best I could, for such a grumpy guy. Besides, you wouldn't want an old, dented cup in your new place.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

BTW, you won't need a new heater with that Ben Gay. Be careful, that stuff can burn. Hope it helps your aches and pains.
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“NS, you did great and I'm just grousing about the cup, since it has a history with us. Thanks so much and have the merriest of Christmases.”

“Thanks. I was just spoofing with you. You didn't really think I would part with Chappy's cup so quick, did you? You did thank me and I forgot to say something. You're very welcome. I'm sorry I did not get around to enclosing more in the box. I'm getting old and not getting around like I used to be able to do.

With deep respect and admiration for you, I again wish you a Merry Christmas.

BTW, did that guy finish cutting trees? Did you get any Christmas Trees from it? I'm picturing you with a tree stand out in front of your place.”

“Paul, no he's not done yet, although he's moved at least 100 cord. There's close to that much more to go. He's doing quality work, nothing is clear cut and the areas he's been through have more of a park like feel than a sense of scorched earth. In the spring, new aspen will be breaking through to reclaim the open land. I have many, man, many perfect little Christmas trees all over the place, but have removed none. I've been so busy painting and cleaning the duplex that there has been no time for this place. It's okay with me, I made the choice and this is where I want to be. Did I send you pictures? I can't remember. Let me know and I'll email them to you. Peace.”

“Chappy! Oh Chappy....did you get your package yet?”

“lyra,

thank you so much for the ornament! it's perfect and the face of the dog looks just like my elvis... and I swear i am not just saying that. i'll post pics of both this evening. my kids love it, so cute. thank you so much!”

“Om... Have you gotten your package yet? I sent it last Friday!”

“I haven't been to the PO yet this am. Fixin to go though and will let you know though.
Merry Christmas............”

“pinkbubbelz, did the package arrive?”

“wounded knee - did you get your package?”

“carlette says my package hasn't gotten there yet either... sigh. sorry!”

“Yes Twiggy. Thanks for the additional gifts as well!

I will snap some photos with the little one witht he goods tonight if I can.”

““pinkbubblz, yours should be there by tomorrow afternoon”
chili
10:16:44 PM
12/20/06


Hey Chili,
I got it!!! Very cute angel!! :-) Thanks!! :-)”

“Roam, thanks for the cool card. Merry Christmas.”

“so busy this week, but...yes! lizs....i got it earlier this week and..THANK YOU!...a precious little snowman wearing a cowboy hat!!
i love him!! he is hanging in there with ohter other cowboys of christmas' past ...there's no man like a snowman! and this one is awful cute!
will try to get a pic in just a bit...

this is such a great tradition...thanks for keeping it together sassafras

peace and joy be in all your hearts as you contemplate each branch and ornament on your twinkling trees~~~~~~~~~~or the lighting of the 8 candles~~~ and lots of chocolates in yer stockolettes too”

“WOOHOO, I got Smileygirls ornament, really nice.......Moose? Did you see a Moose?? I saw a Moose..............”

“[img]http://www.thebackpacker.com/pictures/users/om/m77bt0yt/0c997lgu96p_s.jpg[/img]”

“well...i guess its one way..:)
thanks again lizs...”

“Hey Embear-- Have you gotten your ornament yet?”

“wonded knee, I have to LOL
we went and ordered most of the kids chanukah gifts via the net. We told my mother in law that anything that came in she had to hide it. well she did a very good job. so good that she forgot that she had something in her closet. until I asked her. so what do I say to a gift from a sox fan???
LMAo because you suck on so many levels!!

all kidding aside, I love your gift. I may get my ass kicked for having it but that is all in the holiday spirit right?

LMAO thank you nut!!”

“I finally braved the post office - cool ornament embear, thanks!”

“Hey Jimmy san, did you get my ornament yet? If not, I will totally murder someone! :-D”

“hopin lyra didn't get an axe for Christmas....”

“Mooohaha...”

“I found someone to do the dirty work for you lyra.

”

“He got it Lyra...I saw him post about it.”