December 25, 20241 yr Flapping around the office space like a jolly fellow, spurting goo for the happy holiday.
December 25, 20241 yr Is this going to be the late night Santa assembly and slow bourbon descent into madness thread or should I start anew one in a few hours? This year’s torture is fairly low key vs. the titanic battle w the doll house of years past. Only some bicycles and other random large items for the 4 year old and some te h stuff for the oldest.
December 25, 20241 yr It's after Sunset, it's Christmas. Go back to the Olden Daze and find that the Day begins as soon as the preceding Day passes: at Sunset. Oh, and the Daylight of the Days will be getting longer now. For a while. WHich way did that groundhog go?
December 25, 20241 yr 23 minutes ago, Laxtonto said: Is this going to be the late night Santa assembly and slow bourbon descent into madness thread or should I start anew one in a few hours? I still remember 12/24/13, building that damn play kitchen. Started at 10, and finished a 3, with several drinks and “she better play with this shit until she’s 15” along the way.
December 25, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, Superhero said: I still remember 12/24/13, building that damn play kitchen. Started at 10, and finished a 3, with several drinks and “she better play with this shit until she’s 15” along the way. That fucking Melissa and Doug kitchen thankfully has been an exceptional hand-me-down to the youngest… Had a a bourbon or three too many on that build… still not as traumatic as that god damn doll house. Edited December 25, 20241 yr by Laxtonto
December 25, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, RPM said: Gotta work tonight. Might as well go in early. I feel ya. I'm married to a very hands-on Hospitalist / Medical Director. This is our 14th Christmas together, and only the 5th one where she hasn't worked. And only the 2nd one where we've forsaken all others (and travel) and just stayed home for us. Kinda geeking out over that. So...whether you are tending bar, tracking missles, dumping trash, arresting perps, or saving lives for evil dogshit healthcare institutions...good fuckin' on ya! Merry Christmas! Edited December 25, 20241 yr by After irth
December 25, 20241 yr I am remembering my home turf on this night... This was taken at my original homestead on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay on Christmas morn of 2004. Was definitely a Christmas to remember.
December 25, 20241 yr 44 minutes ago, Superhero said: I still remember 12/24/13, building that damn play kitchen. Started at 10, and finished a 3, with several drinks and “she better play with this shit until she’s 15” along the way. 12/24/81 … putting together three bicycles and a Barbie’s Dream House, including the pink corvette. 12 year old bottle of Dewar’s saved my sanity
December 25, 20241 yr Fucking bicycle has a thing on it that shoots his damn bubbles…. That has to be disabled to put in 3 AAA batteries (would be included but are dead)…. Problem solved, bourbon #3 poured…. Time to see how “helpful” Mrs Clause is feeling before I start on this softball hitting stand thing
December 25, 20241 yr Still kickin around the ol homestead. Got a brisket going, just threw together some tamale dressing and two jello salads.
December 25, 20241 yr #4….. Done and done. Tomorrow morning is going to be rough… curious if I get more then 3 hours if sleep…. Merry Christmas fuckers!
December 25, 20241 yr I rescued a dog on 11/1, walked him again just now. Shit could be worse. Can’t fucking complain.
December 25, 20241 yr Presents wrapped and under the tree. A nice tea before going to bed. Assembling toy days are behind me so Christmas is a bit different. Have had some great ones, and a few crap ones, but it is a day I enjoy. Merry Christmas to all. And OU still sux.
December 25, 20241 yr I still remember putting together a round trampoline in ‘03-04 on Christmas Eve. Very cold that week for SW Louisiana. Started before dusk with the wife occupying the 3 and 4 year olds.It wasn’t so bad, but the wife insisted on those trampoline safety poles/net, that kept the kiddos from flying off. That shit was a PITA, as dusk changed to dark and got even colder. I went to my golf bag and grabbed some wet weather gloves (pair), in order to still be able to hold nuts/bolts. Finished around midnight!When Hurricane Rita came through LC in 2005, it picked up my trampoline and crushed it into a ball about a 1/3 of the original size, as well as banging it on the house multiple times. It was anchored to the ground in four places, as well as the net opening tied off to some landscaping timbers.The damndest thing was I had a 12 x 20 workshop/shed, with a loft section, full of stuff, and just resting on concrete corners and cinder blocks less than 30’ away. The shed didn’t budge an inch, nor were one of the three windows broken!Hook’em!!!
December 25, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, thunderlounge said: Still kickin around the ol homestead. Got a brisket going, just threw together some tamale dressing and two jello salads. You spelled shots wrong. Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad to each and every one. We have a small lunch today with the In-laws other than that just me and the Mrs. Peace and quiet, 2 of my favorite things. Here is one of the UK's most popular Christmas songs from a very unlikely source. Enjoy.
December 26, 2024Dec 26 22 hours ago, Laxtonto said: That fucking Melissa and Doug kitchen thankfully has been an exceptional hand-me-down to the youngest… Yup, we got a solid 7 years out of it before gifting it to our friend. It was well built and I wouldn’t be surprised if some kid is still playing with it.
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