Tree is up. Got that out of the way today. My quads are killing me from going up and down the steep, rickety, pull down stairs that lead to the storage above the garage where the ornaments and decorations are stored. I have scratches on my arms from pulling down and straightening the fake branches. I broke at least 4 ornaments that I either dropped or that fell off the tree. The garland smells like it is made of hazardous chemicals. And the plastic tree needles leave some sort of residue on my hands, again probably something that is going to poison me. Can't wait to string the outside lights.
Tree is up. Got that out of the way today. My quads are killing me from going up and down the steep, rickety, pull down stairs that lead to the storage above the garage where the ornaments and decorations are stored. I have scratches on my arms from pulling down and straightening the fake branches. I broke at least 4 ornaments that I either dropped or that fell off the tree. The garland smells like it is made of hazardous chemicals. And the plastic tree needles leave some sort of residue on my hands, again probably something that is going to poison me. Can't wait to string the outside lights.
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Ours is artificial too. I light a pine scented candle for realistic effect.
I like the pine candle idea.
Baaagh Hughmbug (heehee)
I'm a little Baaagh Humbug myself. I'm not a good shopper. Makes me tired just to think of it.
Not necessarily a basket. Ice bucket, waste bucket, planter... whatever works to hold stuff.
Every year I do the same thing. Puts less stress on myself. Plus, everyone knows what to expect from me. That's okay.
I'm not shopping!!! Actually I am buying the girl child stuff for her own place. I remind myself my lease is up in 6 months and I am getting a place I can call mine. That will be my Christmas present to me (in May/June).
I'm hoping there will be a big house warming party once you get your new place. :)
"From wine what sudden friendship springs!" - John Gay
This makes me wonder if Patricia gives good massages or maybe I need to schmooz my friend Marie who is among other things a LMT? Ahh, she is coming to dinner at my place on the 8th, I can try to milk the fact that I actually cooked dinner.