hopefully that last xmas tree i put up

[T Pat]

We used a 18 inch Xmas tree for like 10 years when we lived on the boat, took the old lady longer to remember where it was stashed than to set it up. Now that were off the boat she went and got a 6 footer and all the crap to go with it, total waste as far as I'm concerned unless there are little kids running around Xmas is just a conspiracy to get money from me and to fuck up my routine.

I did my yearly Santa Clause call on the 23ld to the grandkids, put me in the Xmas mood for less than an hour

[ponygirl]

we always get a real tree, it's a pain but it smells nice, and you just throw it over the neighbour's fence when you're done (just kidding hehe)

If I was alone, I'd probably not do anything. Christmas to me is my family, and a nice time of feeling hope for the new year.

And I'm with you, Stu - my kids will believe in Santa till they move out or else!!

[Cleo]

Originally Posted by ponygirl

we always get a real tree, it's a pain but it smells nice

Back when I lived in a hi rise apartment building the one in the apartment across from me caught on fire. It made the holidays much more exciting especially when one of the guys that lived there discovered that the tree was on fire while he was in the shower and came banging on everyone's doors wet and naked screaming "my tree is on fire."

We all got together and put it out before the fire department got there using the fire hose that was on each floor but the apartment was a complete loss and till this day I kind of look at trees like a big fire waiting to happen.