Comments on: Thanks

By: debt consolidation

debt consolidation — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:50:45 +0000

I agree that some people go overboard for xmas but its not a bad thing all across the board. I like getting presents, the social animal is interesting to view during the holidays, shops and malls are so crowded. i find it interesting to see how people react to the enhanced stress and hassle.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:24:34 +0000

Hi Tim – that is a brilliant idea. If you write a post on it, it would be great if you gave instructions on how to make them.

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:49:27 +0000

@ Cath – I’m back home and not sorry too. The UK is suffocating in depression. It’s worse, much worse than here and that surprised me. I don’t hate Christmas at all, but I do think it’s ‘out of hand’

Why not give everybody you know a do it yourself manifestation kit? Hey I might write a post on that!

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:45:47 +0000

sorry – I meant “meaningless waste”.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:44:48 +0000

Hi Tim – I read this at the weekend – but I’m lazy, so I decided to come back and comment.

How long are you in the UK for? It is bloody freezing here in the North.

I know the shopping centre you mean. As you say – a lot of those folk are getting into debt buying a heap of crap that folk don’t even want or need.

And I don’t seem to sound like a miserable bastard but I’ve hated Christmas for years – it just seems like one big meaningful waste. If I didn’t have kids, I don’t honestly think I would celebrate it.

This year, I’m thinking of making presents for everyone except the kids. It will certainly be interesting.

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:04:54 +0000

@ Justin – Thanks a lot for the feedback and about the only thing that will send me into debt at the moment is all this cold remedy medicine I’m taking! Such is life back in the UK.

@ Laurie – Sounds like a plan although with what you have said about the in-laws before, not so sure!

@ Hilary – Exactly although I am allowed to be miserable when I get a stinking cold, then it’s ok ;-)

@ Melissa – You’re welcome and you’re right it’s great to give presents. As long as they aren’t there to make up for a years neglect. I’m sure that isn’t the case with you, but equally sure it is for some people sadly.

@ Shalu – Exactly!

@ WD – LMAO, you mean to say you don’t have raw puppy in your house? Heathens!

@ Diane – well I agree with the vast majority of that. However, it sounds like me the commercialization aspect is being circumvented, so for you Christmas isn’t at all commercialized. I’m not convinced that is the case for everybody though. Thanks for the comment.

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:19:54 +0000

Christmas time for me has always been a special time for family to get togethr and have fun. When my kids were little it was a time I gave them their wants something I didn’t do throughout the year. A special gift or two that they either wanted or needed for their life. Now they are older and one of the funnest things is to watch fthem hand out their gifts. That’s when the Christmas giving gets really interesting. Sometimes its what someone needs or a complete joke around my home. Or it is wrapped up so tightly or in so many boxes it could take 15 minutes to even get to. It’s fun and we are often laughing histericallly about what someone took the time up to do. If we all sat their in pondering this financial burden at the time I think we’d all be a bunch of downer’s. Even when someone doesn’t have “money” they come up with a unique idea on giving to brighten the day. To me Christmas often is about learning generousity for others and for many it’s a lesson needed!Personally everytime I hear that Christmas is so” commercialized” I shudder it has so much more than that. Sure there’s a 1001 ways to help or be kind all through out the year but how many keep their genorousity flowing through the year? Sometimes I think Christmas and its amazing good will should be carried on way more than it is….Some people don’t even speak to certain family or friends until Christmas or some other holiday. Or only see family at this time. I think it is a negative to ball Christmas into a “comercial” instead of what its special meaning is a celibration of lives, Jesus and all your family and extended ones who at this time of year you can show your attitude of appreciation for in a special way! I dare you to do all through the year as well.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:43:16 +0000

It really is so ridiculous. I suggested to my father this past weekend, that we do a ten dollar Christmas. We are all hurting a little and I refuse to do credit card Christmas. You would have thought I suggested a raw puppy eating Christmas. Enjoy your time in the UK Tim. We'll see you soon. Writer Dads last blog post..Happy Thanksgiving!