The Best Time of Year

**Sp00k** · 12-09-2007, 03:24 PM

The buzz is in the family get together and lively atmosphere. I love to see other peoples faces when they open their gifts. That is a pleasure in itself.

As for my wife and I we tend to wait until the sales start if we fancy anything but we're happy to have each other and a bottle of wine and a meal.

To us the company is of more importance.

*Godfather* · 12-09-2007, 05:33 PM

Quoting: Lisey

I still enjoy tearing open gifts.

Just bought a 4.5 foot fake already lit tree. The first time since I've lived by myself I've ever bought a tree...(2x I bought itty bitty already decorated ones)

My friends are coming over tomorrow night to help me decorate. They know I get a little sad at this time of year so they've decided to make it a happy thing. I'm excited for the first time in many years to decorate.

So while I get G's points on Christmas time...I'm happy for it. The pizza, beer, and cookie making while we decorate won't hurt either.

Amen...

There was a short time when I thought my family should just stop trying with presents and exchange gift certs

But really, that's not fun. Opening your gift from under the tree is

Even if Grandma hasnt got a clue

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Modus Vivendi

**Sp00k** · 12-10-2007, 12:56 AM

I love some of the Christmas lights which adorn the exterior of some of the houses. What spoils it is when a whole street tries to outdo each other. It can look a bit bawdy and tacky.

Looking forward to party invites. We've already got 4 parties to go to.

*Godfather* · 12-10-2007, 01:39 AM

I like these new halogen lights... they are bright but give off less light. You can put up a lot, and it doesn't make the neighborhood viewable from space.

**Sp00k** · 12-11-2007, 04:57 AM

I will try to cut down on my intake of the festive season as I always tend to gain a bit of weight though its soon shaken off after a few weeks of self control.

I could never be a "Billy Bunter".

*Lisey* · 12-11-2007, 06:16 AM

Last night two of my friends came over for tree decorating. My tree is the littlest tree- just 4.5 feet...but very cute. Kind of getting me in the spirit.

**Sp00k** · 12-11-2007, 06:46 AM

Ah, but are the spirits getting in you.

*Lisey* · 12-11-2007, 08:56 AM

Yeah, the bottle of wine didn't hurt....

**Sp00k** · 12-11-2007, 01:58 PM

I wish to God I could have a Christmas party with you all, that would be some party.

*Godfather* · 12-13-2007, 08:05 PM

Think as of right now I have less Christmas Spirit than the Grinch after a lobotomy... How does one get in the Christmas mood when away at school, with exams and essays due, running on 2-4 hours of sleep a night

Seriously... Im looking for some tips

*Lisey* · 12-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Seriously, a little decorating helps.

**Sp00k** · 12-13-2007, 11:51 PM

GF: Here's another big tip: Get some sleep at regular times.

That would be a great start.

*Godfather* · 12-14-2007, 12:26 AM

Going to bed at 5am and getting up at 8am isnt normal?

Ok... I'm gunna go find us a christmas tree, make some snowflake and get that stuff that sprays on the window to make it look all frosty and shit...

We always have a box of Pot of Gold chocolate on the go at this time of year... it wouldnt last long in a house of four dudes, but I think that'd help for some reason