Prediction!
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Eywadude
Lunatic Member
I already gave at the office. Leave me alone. lol 
But seriously, I used to give gifts, but not anymore. Everyone I know already has everything they already need (and more). So instead of buying things that we don't really need, a few years ago I decided to take all the money I would have spent on gifts, and give it to the local women's shelter. These women often escape horribly abusive situations to be there to get help, and to create a better life for themselves and their children, so I figured they need it more than we do. Ever since then that's what I have done each Christmas.
TPBM usually hangs an ornament on their Christmas tree from their childhood.
But seriously, I used to give gifts, but not anymore. Everyone I know already has everything they already need (and more). So instead of buying things that we don't really need, a few years ago I decided to take all the money I would have spent on gifts, and give it to the local women's shelter. These women often escape horribly abusive situations to be there to get help, and to create a better life for themselves and their children, so I figured they need it more than we do. Ever since then that's what I have done each Christmas.
TPBM usually hangs an ornament on their Christmas tree from their childhood.
Yes, more than one.
TPBM will use wax candles again, as every year! (I do!)
TPBM will use wax candles again, as every year! (I do!)
True. Three cats, a dog and a tank of fish. We got the cats and dog from the Humane Society. Two of the cats are sisters and Yuki, our third cat, had her ears cut off by some piece of scum. She hid for months but she now sleeps with us, sitting on my wife's hip every night. When you pet her and talk to her, it's like giving her catnip.
Ruby, our dog, is a 7 year old mixed breed. She was very timid and wasn't housebroken when we adopted her at 2 years of age. She is now the queen of the neighborhood. Several people come out and give her treats when we are out walking. I think she's the only dog that puts on weight while exercising.
The fish tank is a recent addition to my music room. I found a 46 gallon aquarium for free on CL and a nice solid wood stand at GW for 25 cents at their Buy the Pound outlet. It now houses three blue acara cichlids and two ancistrus catfish. End of ramblings.
TPBM sometimes thinks they get along better with pets than with humans.
Ruby, our dog, is a 7 year old mixed breed. She was very timid and wasn't housebroken when we adopted her at 2 years of age. She is now the queen of the neighborhood. Several people come out and give her treats when we are out walking. I think she's the only dog that puts on weight while exercising.
The fish tank is a recent addition to my music room. I found a 46 gallon aquarium for free on CL and a nice solid wood stand at GW for 25 cents at their Buy the Pound outlet. It now houses three blue acara cichlids and two ancistrus catfish. End of ramblings.
TPBM sometimes thinks they get along better with pets than with humans.
Sadly true.
TPBM would like to have a Golden Retriever.
TPBM would like to have a Golden Retriever.
noogies
My Favorite Woofers.
True. We're down a dog and looking for a new one. Unfortunately, we lost Reggie (on the right in my avatar) last spring. We've had seven retrievers (all rescues except for our first one, Sammy) over the last twenty years and they're great dogs.
TPBM seems to be suffering from post-election fatigue.
TPBM seems to be suffering from post-election fatigue.
True-ish, actually I'm now pretty okay again.
TPBM has no CD player from 1983.
TPBM has no CD player from 1983.
VfB Stefan
Nachtmusik
True
TPBM is experiencing the first snow of the season.
TPBM is experiencing the first snow of the season.
I'll just watch it on TV, thanks.
TPBM is thinking ahead to skiing season.
TPBM is thinking ahead to skiing season.
