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24-Dec-2009 11:00
by: r1j2s3t4 »

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24-Dec-2009 11:04
by: rezamr2000 »

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That one story

A long time ago some shepards were keeping watch over their flock of sheep during the night time when suddenly an angel sent from God appeared before them. The shepards were filled with fear but then the angel said, "Fear not for I bring you tidings of great joy which will be for all the people of the earth. For on this day in Bethleham was born a savior who is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you. You will find the boy wrapped in swadling clothes laying in a manger." Suddenly more angels appeared in the sky and said, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace and goodwill to mankind." The shepards were filled with joy and they set off to find this savior.

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24-Dec-2009 10:11
by: whosielicious »

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24-Dec-2009 10:54
by: sashac »

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Gold Blessings from the Gold Bugs

God bless the gold-hording cowboys!
During her daily six-hour post at Walgreen’s, Cindy Mendoza makes sure to say hello, goodbye and “Merry Christmas” to everyone — whether they put anything in the Salvation Army kettle or just walk on by. “I’m a people person,” Mendoza said. “I like interacting with the people.”

But she was left speechless when “the cowboy” emptied his pockets Friday, filling the kettle with silver and gold. A smattering of gold and silver coins were dropped into Mendoza’s kettle, with a value estimated between $8,000 and $10,000, depending on market prices.

It is the second time within a week bell ringers in Clovis have found gold coins in a Salvation Army kettle.

Got gold?

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posted
24-Dec-2009 08:57
by: rezamr2000 »

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24-Dec-2009 10:52
by: rezamr2000 »

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Christmas = $$$

I was just thinking how much everyone spends during the holidays...Christmas has just become about gifts and shopping...Most people dont even realize this day was supposed to be a celebration of Jesus' birth ...

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24-Dec-2009 08:03
by: andybox »

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24-Dec-2009 08:32
by: sneaker_fish »

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24-Dec-2009 07:27
by: Fudgy_the_Whale »

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24-Dec-2009 09:07
by: truenic »

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Sea Turtles are Cool

Check out the migration!

Need a last-minute Christmas gift idea?

Sponsor a sea turtle!

Kids love it. You can track these amazing creatures online.

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posted
24-Dec-2009 06:51
by: eawhat »

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24-Dec-2009 11:00
by: that_prick »

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Happy Christmas Everyone

May your days be merry and bright.

Even Scotty.

Lots of Love

EAW

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posted
24-Dec-2009 06:22
by: Winterhawk »

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24-Dec-2009 08:46
by: Winterhawk »

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Xmas Jokes

What do elves learn in school?
The Elf-abet.

What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frost bite.

Why was the snowman smiling?
He heard the snow blower coming.

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posted
24-Dec-2009 05:52
by: r1j2s3t4 »

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24-Dec-2009 05:56
by: Winterhawk »

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Kung Fu

Can anyone recommend any good Kung Fu movies. I've decided to have a Kung Fu movie marathon this New Years.
Thanks

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posted
24-Dec-2009 05:50
by: Fudgy_the_Whale »

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24-Dec-2009 08:55
by: Ogie_Ogilthorpe »

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Meat

Cross-posted on Get Stuffed, but that is slower.

Christmas Eve filet/fillet of beef/the good stuff:

$22.95 per lb at awesome butcher (all trimmed and nice and ready for oven)
or
$9 per lb on sale at supermarket; I'd have to trim etc

Quality difference is tough call--I really don't know, but I know the butcher buys from local farms.

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posted
24-Dec-2009 05:21
by: jj30 »

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24-Dec-2009 06:40
by: rorygemwriter »

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woolworths

Is Christmas going to be the same without Woolworth TV Adverts at Christmas?

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posted
24-Dec-2009 05:16
by: allender »

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24-Dec-2009 09:12
by: Satchie »

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Please clarify?

There are times that I get orders from a corporate client based in Canada and another in the Uk asking for flowers being sent to a po box address

Is this something that is done in Canada and the Uk that flowers get sent to a postal address?

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24-Dec-2009 05:16
by: allender »

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24-Dec-2009 05:16
by: allender »

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Please clarify?

There are times that I get orders from a corporate client based in Canada and another in the Uk asking for flowers being sent to a po box address

Is this something that is done in Canada and the Uk that flowers get sent to a postal address?

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posted
24-Dec-2009 05:02
by: allender »

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24-Dec-2009 10:59
by: ben_hanscombe »

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Favourite

If you could someone favourite local food products made from your country to someone oveaseas what would you include in the package?

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posted
24-Dec-2009 04:44
by: patate12 »

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24-Dec-2009 04:54
by: thebarkingdog »

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I've just come back from Christmas drinks with my now former workplace, and

i'm a bit overwhelmed. The assistants pool clubbed together and got me a hugely generous gift voucher in a music store, and my former bosses have offered me a hefty bonus for getting my bar exam. I guess that what i'm trying to say is that i hadn't realised how great and appreciated i am.

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posted
24-Dec-2009 04:19
by: sashac »

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24-Dec-2009 04:57
by: sashac »

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Rude ass people

I'm sitting at my desk eating lunch and posting (so I'm turned away from the hallway which passes my office, there's just an opening, no door) when I hear, "so which one's Barb's office, this one here?"

I turn around to see a snotty looking woman holding a check. Therefore, she is most like a customer so I can't say what I wanted to.

What is wrong with people?!

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