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Across the Fence:  What Did You Get for Christmas!!!  |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2309 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2309 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 2:01:29 PM
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Did everybody get what they wanted for christmas. I really wanted a kitched aid food processor with all the bells and whistles for canning and when a little box showed up under the tree last week I was quite disappointed, but the sweet man just wanted to fool me and just wrapped up a few of the attachments and hid the rest! I was thrilled. Did you get what you wanted or will you be standing in line this week to exchange???
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
315 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 2:13:26 PM
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Julie - You have a comedian like I do! I've been wanting a Kindle. My grown son brought a gift and before I opened it, he said, "I can't figure why you've been asking for one of these"! It was a Ken Doll :) But, I got what I wanted too, or I will in a couple days. He said the Kindle hadn't arrived in the mail yet so he thought a Ken Doll would be the next best thing!
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 2:55:17 PM
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Hi Julie and Betsy,
I received a beautiful pocket knife that I had wanted for quite awhile. I had asked for a Saw-Stop table saw (and did not receive that) but I'm happy with the pocket knife. I bet I'll get the new saw someday...
I played a good one on my husband this year. He had asked for a big winddex, which is a wind indicator that sits atop a sailboat mast. I bought him a big bottle of Windex (glass cleaner) and pulled a big dumb poker face when he opened it. I gave him the sailboat winddex a few hours later. It was hilarious!
Karen
Farmgirl Sister # 2419 |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 4:39:20 PM
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Got my jackie clay canning book. It was the only thing I asked for and dh remembered!
Of course, the more important gift was all the kids home for the holiday.
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 5:17:58 PM
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I was so happy when I received a beautiful calendar with the grand-kids on each month. Loved it! Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
408 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 5:30:07 PM
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I received the news that I was going to be a grandma for the second time. I wasn't expecting it, but very happy.![]() 
~Catherine~
Farmgirl 2428 |
Edited by - Catherine L on Dec 26 2010 5:30:50 PM |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 5:30:18 PM
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My sweet 18 year old son made me a beatiful bread box out of oak. I was so shocked and it is so nice. I got a subscription to Somerset Life and a few tee shirts. And since I like to pack my lunch bento style, my daughter gave me the perfect bento lunch box! I was a very good girl last year, Carol
Good one on your hubby Karen!
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting them in a fruit salad!
Farmgirl #680! |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
1023 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 6:39:02 PM
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Betsy, What is a Kindle? I got for christmas this year a necklace from my DH. A canister set with Roosters on them from my son. They are really beautiful. And a pop sickle maker from my youngest son that is suppose to make frozen pops in 9 minutes. To cold to make them right now. But will come in handy this summer.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1501 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1501 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 7:42:03 PM
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Glad to hear Santa was good to everyone else too this year! I think he went a little bit off the deep end at my house this year.....I got a mixer, a blender, a cast iron dutch oven, a paper shredder, a set of tupperware containers, several needle felting tools, 5 craft books, a magazine subscription and three Rosemaling CD's. Bewtween my BF and my parents that was nearly everything on my Amazon.com wish list! My favorite of all was my SIL's gift. She found a large hand tatted tablecloth in a second hand store for $5.00! It was mislabeled as being crocheted but is absolutely gorgeous and in great condition. Can't wait to get it cleaned and put it on my table!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 9:04:51 PM
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We had an amazing Christmas. My aunt started it off early giving us the house, money from a couple of my clients, a gift card to Lowe's from my sweetie, a boombox from my mom and a pritive rag doll from my sister. (She of thinks this doll is the ugliest thing to ever grace this planet, but I LOVE her!!!) And of course time with my family and friends and lots of food!
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ Etsy~http://www.etsy.com/shop/theflourishingfinch
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ruenietwoshoes
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Patricia
Thornton
West Virginia
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2010 : 9:27:50 PM
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This Christmas meant a lot to me! It was mine and my fiancés first Christmas together which we spent it at my house with my parents because he is from Pocatello Idaho and we can't afford to go there right now. However I did receive some pretty note cards, John Deere pj bottoms, Tale of Two Cities & Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (so I can follow the Oprah book club), also my dad bought me the new iPad, and I got a few t-shirts, and quilt fabric and the 2011 Veggie Tales calendar! Yep I'm 22 but I still love my Veggie Tales! :) and I got slippers that look like cowboy boots! But the most amazing gift is the gift I get every Christmas, the reminder of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, without him there would be no Christmas.
<3 Patricia (soon-to-be-EMT)
Prov. 31...
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Prairie Gypsy
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Tammy
Wolford
North Dakota
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 06:13:55 AM
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I received a subscription to MJF and a bathrobe from my df. My daughter got me a french chef cutting board that goes with my kitchen theme. Best gift was having my son home before he deploys to Afghanistan in February. The kids also gave me some cash to put towards a coat, which is a need. I'm well pleased with the gifts I got.
Farmgirl Sister # 2363
http://twilightburrough.blogspot.com/
Warren, MI
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 07:10:23 AM
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Sounds like everyone had a nice Christmas. This was the first time in years I haven't been with my family. This time I was with the BFs. We had a nice quiet Christmas morning (me up early putting in a turkey to take to his families for lunch) and took our time (according to me not him) with gifts. We had a very nice walk, and then went to his folks, had dinner, they exchanged gifts. I even got a few things! I wasn't expecting anything so that was a nice surprise. We've been dating 1 1/2 years now. Some socks and chocolate but it was very nice that his brother's family who've I hardly talked with (once) got them. Then we played "Slam" a scrabble card game. His sister and I rocked at it, and we laughed so hard. It was one of the more peaceful Christmas I've had in a very long time. My family is a bit more vocal and at least one outbreak will occur before gifts are finished.
And my sister got me canning jars!!! never enough of those. ;)
Best Growing |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 07:25:01 AM
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Glad Santa was good to everyone!!! Santa was a bit too generous at our house this year, but then, he always is...
This year, I've been so distressed that I haven't been able to give to charity like I'd like to--I just feel like, with as little as we have, we still have more than others. So my sweet husband made a donation in my honor to the Free Store Food Bank for $75.00, which is REALLY important to me. He also bought me a beautiful Jamie Oliver cookbook that I wanted, a plane grater, a fish spatula for my cast iron grill pan and a brand new spatula, all from Sur Le Table, and the book called "Oogy", that I've wanted for some time. My stocking was filled with wonderful candies, and spices for the kitchen--whole nutmeg, star anise, fennel seeds and a few others that are hard to come by.
For our family gift exchange, as I requested, my fil made donations to 2 of my favorite charities in my name, and that made my Christmas, for sure!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
315 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 07:40:37 AM
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Dorinda - A Kindle is in my words, "a fancy reading machine". It's an electronic reader that holds about 1,000 books that can be downloaded. I debated on whether I wanted one because I love the feel and smell of real books, but it sure is handy and easy to transport!
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2309 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 07:52:12 AM
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Boy, it sounds like everyone received wonderful gifts. Betsy, you will love your kindle. I have had mine for a couple of years and take it everywhere with me. I love the feel of books too and didn't think I would care for it, but I was wrong! There are so many free books to download, authors I would never have tried, but I thought well it's free so why not, and have really gotten into some of the stories. I have even put some word games on it and now I have to fight my DH for it in the evenings.
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 08:24:07 AM
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I was blessed with wonderful gifts too - mostly that my son is growing up and thinking about others and wanting to give gifts that really mean something. It's wonderful to see your kids growing up to be good people.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 2:44:48 PM
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I got a Kitchenaid stand mixer, Professional model (I am not worthy) and new cookware. I got the hint, I'll be cooking more! I had asked for both, but expected maybe one thing this year and the other next year. But DH said I'm worth it, so I choose to believe him. I also got some lovely items from local DD and family, and microfiber towels for the newly remodeled bathroom from second DD. Best part was having family here for a big brunch on Christmas day.
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 4:08:16 PM
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Its fun to read what everyone received - I loved the "Ken Doll" and Windex jokes. Very funny. I received lots of nice things from family and friends - but right now, I'm wearing my new brown plaid flannel-lined Crocs and polar fleece socks - since my feet are so warm - and its so cold here - they're my favorites for the moment.
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 9:11:16 PM
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I got exactly what I wanted! I had really wanted a house full of company this year, but life took over and any hopes for that kind of celebration weren't panning out. But on Christmas day, our son's godmother called to wish us a Merry Christmas shortly after her kids left their Christmas brunch celebration with her. I thought she had dinner plans with other family, but she didn't. I invited her to come celebrate with us, and after a little coaxing, she came! And we had the best Christmas that we've had in a long time! The house wasn't "full," per se, but it sure was full of love, lively conversation and lots of laughter! It was the best! I was so happy! :) Oh! I also received a gift card from my husband good towards all the materials he needs to build me the kitchen island I've been asking for. I saw one on t.v. years ago made out of an old recycled bureau and fell in love. We've been talking and planning it for a long time, but I had no idea that he was planning this as my Christmas surprise! (He's not a carpenter by trade, but boy does he make beautiful stuff! You should SEE the bed he made for me out of an antique door! It's awesome, and I will treasure it always!) These past few weeks have just been so busy that there simply wasn't time for him to even attempt tackling that project, but I know his "IOU" is good! I can't WAIT to see what he creates! We are going to start searching for the perfect old bureau at local thrift stores and junk shops on the weekends! YAY! :) And the best part is that my son's going to help make it for me! Another treasured keepsake from my guys! SO awesome!! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 12:32:11 PM
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My sweet hubby got me a greenhouse! Nothing fancy, but good enough to start with. A couple of months ago I was lamenting the fact that we probably couldn't afford one, but he found one in a decent price range and jumped on it. I was truly surprised, which was another good gift - he's never been able to completely surprise me in 18 years!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
1023 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 12:39:59 PM
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Thank You Betsy for explaining to me what a Kindle is. Hum sounds interesting to me. Wonder if I would like one.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 1:42:25 PM
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Got a really nice carpet bag. Go to my blog to see pictures!
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 1:53:27 PM
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I got wonderful gifts...My husband got me a bible and a concordance and 2 pairs of earrings. My daughter go me a new set of stainless steel pots and pans....The most important thing was that I was with my daughter and granddaughters...And of course my hasband.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2010 : 7:38:59 PM
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My mom died right before Christmas so our Christmas was interrupted, but I got a 1950 red Chevy pickup to go with my farm. The barn was made by someone for their children to play with and I have a lot of animals and a tractor. The pick up is so cool. It is full of dirt inside the bed and the windshield wipers are wiping the dirt off the windows. I also got a Hallmark ornament of snoopy in his artists outfit. I love toys for Christmas. I've already got many of the things all of you asked for. We've been married for 48 1/2 years.
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2010 : 04:52:58 AM
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Ah, Bonnie! I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My heart and prayers are with you, girl.
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Across the Fence: What Did You Get for Christmas!!! |
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What Did You Get for Christmas!!!
