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The Power Five => Big Ten => Topic started by: MrNubbz on November 27, 2024, 09:39:49 AM
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That includes our humble Michigan correspondents also
May this season be a gracious reminder of how much there is to truly be thankful for. A respite from modern mayhem.Whatever you're roasting/smoking/grilling/frying hope it exceeds expectations.Thankful for family,friends,football,health and this place,safe travels - Best Wishes to you/yours
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Now start posting those Thanksgiving carols.
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Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I myself have done most of the cooking yesterday and today so all I have to do tomorrow is the turkey and potatoes. My son has to work so won't even be eating until early evening and my sister and I will be playing Scrabble probably and maybe I can talk my hubby into playing Yahtzee or cribbage while waiting for the food. It will be just us this year, as once again no one in the rest of the family will be able to make it here - oldest son is in Wyoming, and daughter is in Kentucky (two of her boys are in the Army and probably won't make it home either). Youngest son's daughters are all in Alaska and my in-laws are spread out all over.
I am truly thankful that while my uncle passed away a couple of months ago (he was 91), the rest of the family on both sides are all hanging in there - especially my mother-in-law who has overcome cancer, a stroke, and is enduring kidney dialysis due to her diabetes - she is truly a fighter and we are all thankful she is still with us.
On a lighter and happier side, my Huskers are bowl bound and I am also very proud of our volleyball stars - I am optimistic that they will be celebrating winning it all this year!
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a Son, a Sister, and Hubby make for a good table of 4 at Thanksgiving!
God bless your mother-in-law.
Agreed on the Huskers. The Volleyball ladies have a challenge on the road to win the Big Ten, but they are capable!
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We all have something to be thankful for.
I'm thankful for many things, thankfully.
Happy Thanksgiving (Friendsgiving in this house today).
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Just the two of us here this time. We're both very thankful for a ton of stuff, including my time wasting with youse guys. The weather is a bit dreary but the condo is still light with windows, so that's great. It's 61°F so we'll certainly go for a walk. My bride is doing pretty well overall, she has some shoulder issues, always joints with her (maybe she should smoke some). I'm out of my "go to everyday" wine which I'll fix if the liquor store is open, a lot of retail is open until noon.
I seem to be in good shape relative to my age, still getting used to being able to see distance without glasses, but not close up without. My wife bought a small bird yesterday, frozen, so is thawing, it's a butterball, small. I suggested getting a packaged meal but she said Kroger didn't have any. She said Kroger was packed, she did bring home sushi for lunch, they have really good sushi there, we don't go out any more for sushi.
I'm thankful my daughter is flying in Monday from Canada. My step son and his GF made noise about coming here for Christmas, he says his GF really likes it here. I hope they do come, we offered to fly out to SF.
My wife has some banking issue that can only be resolved in person, and said bank is in France. She wants to go in April, which is OK with me. I priced tickets in February and they are really cheap then, not so much in April. Getting minor stuff done in France is apparently often a pain.
Anyway, hoping everyone here has a relaxing stressfree enjoyable holiday, this is my favorite one of the year.
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My house this year. Already smelling the smells of this holiday. ☺️
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I'm out of my "go to everyday" wine which I'll fix if the liquor store is open, a lot of retail is open until noon.
Dude, make it a special day and open a bottle
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I'm Thankful for many many things.
It's interesting how our thoughts and priorities change as we get older.
Most importantly, thankful for family and good friends.
My daughters arrived late last night and will be here most of the day.
They and the son-in-law doing the cooking.
I have many good friends and I certainly count the folks here as good friends.
I spend about as much time here as I do with anyone. And I look forward to it and enjoy it.
Enjoy the day, try not to stress, God Bless.
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Amen brutha, everybody have a great day!
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Cut my workweek short to spend the rest of Thanksgiving week in Arizona, arriving to Tucson on Tuesday. Yesterday my Dad and I took a field trip out into the desert for a guided tour of Kitt Peak National Observatory (https://noirlab.edu/public/programs/kitt-peak-national-observatory/"), a grouping of over 20 optical telescopes built atop the highest ridge of Southern Arizona’s Quinlan Mountains. Leaving Arizona after college, I always return with specific stops to make after skipping out on so much sightseeing while I was a student. And Kitt Peak was on my list for a while now.
Today my brother and Dad are headed into the desert ranchlands west of the city where longtime family friends, to include their children, have made a tradition of hosting us over ever since my Mom passed away. We’re bringing along pumpkin pies, side salads, and bottles of red blends while they do the heavier lifting of prepping the turkey.
Tomorrow heading up to Scottsdale; not going to the Territorial Cup this year.
Overcast week, windy and chilly at an elevation of 7k-ft; overlooking the Tohono Oʼodham tribal lands of the Sonoran Desert, the blue mountain ranges in the northward distance are seen from over 30 miles away:
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I think for whatever reason this year, I’ve ended up growing more thankful about things.
Maybe it was a bout of therapy that helped change my perspective, but I think I’ve grown a bit better at letting things that bother me go and appreciating more the good things that I have and the things around me.
And God do I enjoy this holiday, which probably celebrated something concrete at some point, but is now just a good reason to take a break and slow down in the middle of fall, get together with family and enjoy a little food (OK, more than a little)
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and some football
quite a bit
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
If anyone's looking for a tradition, my sisters MIL always had a Thanksgiving "Gratitude Journal". A book full of empty lined paper and every year, everyone who is celebrating wherever she is has to write in it what they're thankful for.
When I met my wife, we've started doing that. So this will be our 9th year. It's always fun to go through and see prior years--especially things the kids have written as they've grown up.
As for us, the kids are at their mom's today, so it'll just be my wife and I. We're doing an Ina Garten crab & pea risotto recipe for dinner. But then tomorrow the kids come here, so we're having my in-laws over and doing Steaksgiving... Basically normal Thanksgiving sides but with steaks since my wife has a poultry allergy. She cooked the bird for us every year while I'd make her a steak, and eventually we just all decided that we might as all eat steak :72:
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I think on reflection I'm going to just make 8 egg omelettes.
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Brisket is in the oven.
Did the cranberry sauce last night.
On to the mashed potatoes and corn/lobster casserole.
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It's just me and my oldest daughter - we are getting Chinese food and watching Cobra Kai.
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I'm headed down to Casa Grande to have Friendsgiving with the same family going on 12 years now.
She always does some activity with her kids that is cute/deep, we usually throw the football around, etc. She's a friend I taught with on the reservation. She's midwestern and I introduced her to sweet tea, which I'm bringing down, along with lemonade and mutton. The Navajo love their mutton, and her 3 oldest are half Navajo, so we make frybread and do all of that.
I'm feeling pretty burnt out in general, but I'm thankful for a job that allows me a comfortable living and a more-than-usual amount of time off. Being too busy due to a side business getting a lot of orders is a better problem than the alternative.
I'm thankful for you guys, even when we squabble and name-call. That's just part of it, I guess. We are here due to a shared love for college football and the great chili debate. We're probably harder on our own teams than the HC is at times, but it's because we love them so.
So Go Gators! Throw one more lit match into that dumpster fire in Tallahassee. And let's get a bowl and then participate in it!!!! #lowbargoals
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Corn/lobster casserole sounds ... interesting.
I think we'll go Chinese for lunch out as well, tradition you know.
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The pilgrims didn't have turkeys. They had duck, deer, lobster, squash, corn, oysters, mussels, etc.
The brisket mimics the venison (which I hate). The lobster/corn is obvious. The potatoes mimic the squash. There is a trend in here somewhere.
We'll also have a roast turkey and a smoked turkey, to mimic the duck.
People are bringing lots of things.
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I'm not too concerned with what Pilgrims might have eaten, I suppose we each have our traditions.
It's a nice Holiday, I don't plan to worry about much of anything. I do look forward to having eggs.
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headed to Sister in laws and her husbands place with a bunch of family coming together
traditional turkey and stuffing and a ton of side foods and deserts
flurries in the air and holiday music on
thankful that a group of people can gather and stay pretty civil while still cheering their favorite teams (the country could learn a bit from us)
Peace to all
Happy Thanksgiving!
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The fire is rollin in the offset smoker - bird is spatchcocked and dry brined and ready
since there's a spatchcock - there's stovetop stuffin (for utee)
Chef is working in the kitchen, I served him a coffee and a bloody
Fancy corn, green bean casserole, Mashed taters, and plenty of wine are on deck
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I enjoy both a homemade dressing and Stovetop stuffing. Why choose?!?
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flurries in the air and holiday music on
76 and sunny in the forecast here today.
I'll admit loving SoCal weather, but warm Thanksgiving and Christmas are still a little weird to me lol...
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I enjoy both a homemade dressing and Stovetop stuffing. Why choose?!?
just a vessel for the gravy
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The pilgrims didn't have turkeys. They had duck, deer, lobster, squash, corn, oysters, mussels, etc.
The brisket mimics the venison (which I hate). The lobster/corn is obvious. The potatoes mimic the squash. There is a trend in here somewhere.
We'll also have a roast turkey and a smoked turkey, to mimic the duck.
People are bringing lots of things.
Man, I love some well-made venison
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me too, especially Iowa Corn-fed Venison loin chops on the grill - med rare!
takes a damn good dry aged beef strip to beat that
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The fire is rollin in the offset smoker - bird is spatchcocked and dry brined and ready
since there's a spatchcock - there's stovetop stuffin (for utee)
Chef is working in the kitchen, I served him a coffee and a bloody
Fancy corn, green bean casserole, Mashed taters, and plenty of wine are on deck
Clarification from the chef...........
Duck fat mashed taters with celery, garlic, and other stuff
Turkey liver pate - smoked
(https://i.imgur.com/aun1aCm.jpeg)
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We are full from the Thai place for now. I'll probaby start the bird around 6, just sweet potatoes and dressing and shoes from Brussels.
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
https://youtu.be/m57gzA2JCcM?si=B2rPDC2g3_DDPkI5
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Hey @utee94 (https://www.cfb51.com/index.php?action=profile;u=15) -- I found it!!! Had to run out and grab sugar, and here it was right in the entryway.
One box of this and I'll finally understand, right?
(https://i.imgur.com/QGu6XwU.jpeg)
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I'm full of General Tso's, wine, and Ralph Macchio
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You wouldn't believe the line for the Thanksgiving casino buffet. Not just single pringles either, but men with families.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Had a great meal with family, and then me and my son went hunting and he shot a 8 pt buck.
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Hey @utee94 (https://www.cfb51.com/index.php?action=profile;u=15) -- I found it!!! Had to run out and grab sugar, and here it was right in the entryway.
One box of this and I'll finally understand, right?
(https://i.imgur.com/QGu6XwU.jpeg)
i have no idea what this stuff is. But feel free to abuse your body as you see fit. We all make choices in life. :)
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I’m a little late to the party today, but definitely thankful for more than I have time to convey. Richly blessed my family is, and I’ll leave it at that.
Topically, I am thankful that you tolerate this Old Volunteer posting in B1G country. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you all, so to speak.
Happy Thanksgiving, fellas.
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Thanksgiving went well and today my hubby went out to the shed and got all my Christmas decorations out and I just got finished putting them up - we have downsized over the past couple of years so it went fast and a lot of miscellaneous stuff went back out to the shed. Now, I'm watching old Husker games and gearing up with turkey sandwiches and double layer pumpkin pie and kicking back to watch the game tonight. Hopefully, I will be cheering for two wins today (football and volleyball).
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Thanksgiving went well and today my hubby went out to the shed and got all my Christmas decorations out and I just got finished putting them up - we have downsized over the past couple of years so it went fast and a lot of miscellaneous stuff went back out to the shed.
Got everything down from the garage attic today in 30° weather Cindy wants to put them up tomorrow instead. Since it's like a day and a half at least - unpacking,hanging,decorating, standing back to size up I told her she better start after the little scrum in C-Bus is thru
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house is pretty much back to normal after the big day and night!
Oldest daughter getting ready to head back to Minneapolis
I wrapped her Xmas gifts to take with her - won't see her again until after Xmas
Youngest had to work in Lincoln this morning so left early
Plenty of leftovers for me!!!!
just turned on the volleyball match!
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I’m a little late myself. We host and family event is up to 25 people at our house, which in itself is the true blessing.
Truly thankful for decent health where I’m able to still host and thankful for such a great family, even though only my brother and I sport the maize and blue.
Thankful for this group here, where most of the time people are reasonable and great humans that adopted college football as a big part of life once upon a time and over the years have learned that so much more of life is the key to fulfilling life.
Nubbz, I’d come help since I did all the Christmas decorations last weekend, but you’re a dirty buckeye this week. Enjoy your W tomorrow and the Christmas decor.
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No worries Cindy decorates more than Macy's inside. I just provide the old wooden Pabst case to elevate the tree over the display that'd make Martha Stewart envious 🎄🎄🎄
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No worries Cindy decorates more than Macy's inside. I just provide the old wooden Pabst case to elevate the tree over the display that'd make Martha Stewart envious 🎄🎄🎄
My wife does a lot of ours, but since our main floor tree is 16 feet and our highest mantle is about that high, I certainly lug the ladder in and help with a lot. Two years ago our Christmas was pretty rough for our kids, so last year and this year we went full blown Macy’s competition route as well so the kids had a much better experience. It’s enjoyable, but two days of decorating and two trees on different levels and garland lining most of the higher up places is a lot. I haven’t even started outside yet. Lol
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My wife does a lot of ours, but since our main floor tree is 16 feet and our highest mantle is about that high, I certainly lug the ladder in and help with a lot. Two years ago our Christmas was pretty rough for our kids, so last year and this year we went full blown Macy’s competition route as well so the kids had a much better experience. It’s enjoyable, but two days of decorating and two trees on different levels and garland lining most of the higher up places is a lot. I haven’t even started outside yet. Lol
You serious Clark?
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hah, I'd get someone younger to put the star on top
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You serious Clark?
Wish I was kidding. Our old house we had a 14’ tree that every level had each branch go in branch by branch with individual spokes. That alone took two days at about 4 hours per day. So at the new house it was time to upgrade the tree and I figured since it’s only 5 pieces that connected and prelit, even taller wouldn’t be a big issue. My brain was not exactly wise with that decision. It looks amazing when it’s up. Getting the star and ornaments at the top is not fun. My legs from doing the ladder that much last weekend were shot on Monday.
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my oldest (now 30) has been in charge of Xmas decorations at my house for a long time
she might not be home again before Xmas and just left
since I'll be at my brother's in Texas for Xmas I won't be decorating much
not a bah humbug thing, just not worth the effort
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My wife does a lot of ours, but since our main floor tree is 16 feet and our highest mantle is about that high
Figures the old "mine is bigger than yours" on Rivalry Week End. I'll climb 17' up to the Birdhouse in the Pin Oak out back and stick the bulb I had inside that i had in the Pumpkin for Halloween
Never mind I'll put my top man on it
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2a-eCzqmbA
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Wish I was kidding. Our old house we had a 14’ tree that every level had each branch go in branch by branch with individual spokes. That alone took two days at about 4 hours per day. So at the new house it was time to upgrade the tree and I figured since it’s only 5 pieces that connected and prelit, even taller wouldn’t be a big issue. My brain was not exactly wise with that decision. It looks amazing when it’s up. Getting the star and ornaments at the top is not fun. My legs from doing the ladder that much last weekend were shot on Monday.
At least in SoCal I don't have to worry about the cost or aggravation of a 16' tree...
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When my kids went off to college, I eschewed the whole tree thing for a while, but the wife likes to decorate, fine with me I guess. I have to lug the tree box up from the storage unit downstairs. We walked by a "live" tree place and she checked the prices, a nice 10 footer was $350 she said. Holy ....
And here when it's all done, what do you do with your dead tree? They have some sort of collection point downstairs.
I think nearly everyone here has a fake tree.
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Take that train of thought to its logical conclusion, and just put up a Christmas tree fathead.
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Seriously Clark?
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What is Xmas?
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something that's easier to type than Christmas
no offense is intended
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At least in SoCal I don't have to worry about the cost or aggravation of a 16' tree...
same here in NW Iowa in an 1100 sqft ranch style
8' ceilings, can't even swing the new golf club you get for Xmas in here
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Take that train of thought to its logical conclusion, and just put up a Christmas tree fathead.
more effort than I'm going to exert this season
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X has often been used to represent Christ's cross, so even if someone is INTENDING to remove Christ from Christmas, they're not succeeding.
But in general I just think it's convenient shorthand, not intentional.
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If you really want to be offended by something
there's always a thing
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same here in NW Iowa in an 1100 sqft ranch style
8' ceilings, can't even swing the new golf club you get for Xmas in here
Sounds like my humble abode,much easier to paint too
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X has often been used to represent Christ's cross, so even if someone is INTENDING to remove Christ from Christmas, they're not succeeding.
But in general I just think it's convenient shorthand, not intentional.
Ya we went thru that the 1st year on this board - pretty entertaining remarks
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If you really want to be offended by something
there's always a thing
"Offense can never be given; it can only be taken."
-betarhoalphadelta
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well, someone can try like hell and do their damnedest to offend someone with an overly blatant attempt
We refer to these folks as assholes or garbage
but, you're correct
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If you really want to be offended by something
there's always a thing
This sort of comment really offends me.
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What is Xmas?
I like the shortening of the word, but still capitalizing it. Interesting.
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I'm sure the christian religion will always be pissed about their indoctrinating children being usurped by a fictional fat man that just gives presents away.
Don't pout.
Up the ante. Win the contest. Fight for those young minds (and souls, I'm sure you'd add)! If you're down 17-0 at the half, make a comeback! Go to 8 OTs!
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I like the shortening of the word, but still capitalizing it. Interesting.
Dude, it's a special "X"
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X has often been used to represent Christ's cross, so even if someone is INTENDING to remove Christ from Christmas, they're not succeeding.
But in general I just think it's convenient shorthand, not intentional.
Why an x when a t would be more in line with the traditional symbolism?
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Capital "T" is reserved for T-sip
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I'm sure the christian religion will always be pissed about their indoctrinating children being usurped by a fictional fat man that just gives presents away.
Like the Christmas tree, the Yule log and the Mistletoe, Santa is merely a holdover from the traditional Winter Solstice celebrations.
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Life is less stressed if you refuse to be offended by irrelevant stuff.
I could be offended slightly by bad comments about my kids or wife, I suppose, briefly, and then I just take it under advisement and consider the origin and treat that person accordingly in the future.
My wife will comment at times how poor driving doesn't offend me, probably because I'm a poor driver.
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I'm sure the christian religion will always be pissed about their indoctrinating children being usurped by a fictional fat man that just gives presents away.
Why not the school board had bullshitted the parents into thinking you are some sort of an instructor that nobody on this board would allow around their kids
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Dude, it's a special "X"
That used to be a decent beer.
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Why not the school board had bullshitted the parents into thinking you are some sort of an instructor that nobody on this board would allow around their kids
This is an example of an overreaction. I believe I've struck a cord.
Also, you seem to have no earthly clue how the education system works, lol.
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You have no fucking brains of what you speak/say and just can't help plunging into your usual lack of tact before attacking someone's posts
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You seem upset. Breathe. Watch football. Enjoy your day.
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That used to be a decent beer.
Dos "X" is still around
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MOLSON XXX Mexican Beer doesn't come close to Canadian offerings
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You seem upset. Breathe. Watch football. Enjoy your day.
You're dizzy from inflating your dates,just swatting down your incessant slobbering
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I don't know what that means.