#1Nov 25th, 2009
Last edited by Goober; Nov 25th, 2009 at 07:24 PM..
Merry Christmas
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Avro
Hey, if people can start decorating their houses for Christmas, we can start decorating the forum too no? Psst.....it's still november.
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Nov 25th, 2009
Our Christmas music starts playing in-store tomorrow. *cries uncontrollably*
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by karrie
Karrie - You are like a lighted candle brought into a dark room.Hey, if people can start decorating their houses for Christmas, we can start decorating the forum too no?
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by karrie
KarrieI think my favorite Christmas carol is Silent Night - I say I think because a few other are also quite beautiful. Silent Night sung in German is special to me as it reminds me of many Christmas's spent at my friends and their parents house when I was stationed in Lahr - The Black Forest - Schwartz Wald - Wonderful people and I made many friends. --Hey, if people can start decorating their houses for Christmas, we can start decorating the forum too no?
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Goober
It's one of my favourites as well Goober.KarrieI think my favorite Christmas carol is Silent Night - I say I think because a few other are also quite beautiful. Silent Night sung in German is special to me as it reminds me of many Christmas's spent at my friends and their parents house when I was stationed in Lahr - The Black Forest - Schwartz Wald - Wonderful people and I made many friends. --
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Re: Merry Christmas
Nov 25th, 2009
To be honest, I was going to completely discard this thread* but I saw the first video was from Nana Mouskouri.
*because it's way to early and the first advent doesn't come until next Sunday.
*because it's way to early and the first advent doesn't come until next Sunday.
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Andem
AndemTo be honest, I was going to completely discard this thread* but I saw the first video was from Nana Mouskouri.
*because it's way to early and the first advent doesn't come until next Sunday.
It is never to early to celebrate the meaning - being thankful for what you have and helping those that you can - That is the season part I carry thru the year - Yes I am one of those foolish ones as I start humming and singing Christmas Carols in September - It is a wonderful season that people set aside and forget to quickly -
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Nov 25th, 2009
They started putting up Christmas decorations before Remembrance Day in the stores around here. ugh.
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Andem
Uhm... so... when can we expect our forum Christmas tree back?To be honest, I was going to completely discard this thread* but I saw the first video was from Nana Mouskouri.
*because it's way to early and the first advent doesn't come until next Sunday.
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by karrie
Karrie Uhm... so... when can we expect our forum Christmas tree back?
What Christmas Tree - Still new here
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Re: Merry Christmas
Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Goober
Karrie
What Christmas Tree - Still new here
Andem had a Christmas 'theme' we could choose last year, like the red, blue, cat, or other themes.
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Re: Merry Christmas
Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by karrie
Thank you - sounds to me that it should appear shortly. After the start of Advent perhaps??Andem had a Christmas 'theme' we could choose last year, like the red, blue, cat, or other themes.
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Nov 25th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Goober
Well Goober, now that I've listened to nearly all the songs you provided (Silent Night is my favourite too), I'm in a real Christmas mood. All the Christmas candy is out in the store, the Christmas trees are mostly up and people are out buying gifts. Bring it on ANDEM!!! Tis the Season. Thank you - sounds to me that it should appear shortly. After the start of Advent perhaps??
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Nov 26th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle
VIWell Goober, now that I've listened to nearly all the songs you provided (Silent Night is my favourite too), I'm in a real Christmas mood. All the Christmas candy is out in the store, the Christmas trees are mostly up and people are out buying gifts. Bring it on ANDEM!!! Tis the Season.
Many people are unaware of the origins of the Christmas Carol. Read the link.
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Re: Merry Christmas
Nov 26th, 2009
Here's a good song,.. I sob everytime I hear it...
The Little Drummer boy..
The Little Drummer boy..
YouTube - The Little Drummer Boy - Tortured Conscience
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Nov 26th, 2009
Mr Bean /Turkey head .... I'm sorry ... it's an emotional moment ...
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Nov 27th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Goober
Thanks Goober. Very interesting. It is such a beautiful song.VI
Many people are unaware of the origins of the Christmas Carol. Read the link.
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Nov 27th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Downhome_Woman
Hey Downhome. Nice to see you. You've been away a long time. Mr Bean /Turkey head .... I'm sorry ... it's an emotional moment ...
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Nov 27th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Downhome_Woman
Mr Bean /Turkey head .... I'm sorry ... it's an emotional moment ...
For you DHW - Not sure if you have seen this before -
Merry Christmas
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Nov 30th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle
It's been a busy year, what with the spouse retiring and all that went along with that, a few trips and work. I have to say that I enjoyed that 'sabbatical' between jobs - I chatted a lot more with y'all! Hey Downhome. Nice to see you. You've been away a long time.
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Nov 30th, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by Goober
Yup - I've seen it, but it always tugs at the heartstrings. My spouse did two operational tours and now a very good friend is in Kandahar for 9 months. While she is in a 'safe' job, there really is no 'safe' just varying degrees of. For you DHW - Not sure if you have seen this before -
Merry Christmas
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Thanks
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Re: Merry Christmas
Nov 30th, 2009
By the way? Favourite Christmas music? Loreena McKinnitt, Great Big Sea and The Medieaval Baebes!
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Re: Merry Christmas
Dec 1st, 2009
I'm not allowed to think about christmas till Dec. 1, (my own rule) I break it all the time.
I can't say M---- Ch------- yet, I just can't get the words out, I'll try again tomorrow.
I can't say M---- Ch------- yet, I just can't get the words out, I'll try again tomorrow.
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Re: Merry Christmas
Dec 1st, 2009
Happy Harmonica everybody!
My fave song is: Joy to the World, for I have cum!
My fave song is: Joy to the World, for I have cum!
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Re: Merry Christmas
Dec 1st, 2009Quote: Originally Posted by FiveParadox
There, there, Paradox. Be thankful you do not work at Canadian Tire. When I worked there many moons ago they would start the Christmas music on November freaking 1st!Our Christmas music starts playing in-store tomorrow. *cries uncontrollably*
