tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post8060765849822432960..comments2024-03-27T22:29:34.670-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: CHRISTINA DODD ASKS, "WHAT KIND OF SHOPPER ARE YOU?pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-54147590615178543202009-12-10T10:43:10.590-05:002009-12-10T10:43:10.590-05:00I will begin my Christmas shopping this weekend I ...I will begin my Christmas shopping this weekend I think. I have no cards, and when I do I forget to mail them. Both of my children have BDay's this month, 4th and <br />21st. Haven't even shopped for the last birthday yet. My tree isn't up but the stocking holders never came down last year so I guess that is a good thing! I have NO CLUE what I will be getting my youngest for his Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640882578764791006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-65810040219136714962009-12-10T03:24:21.706-05:002009-12-10T03:24:21.706-05:00The older I get the worse I am about getting thing...The older I get the worse I am about getting things done in advance....Don't know why, but there it is. I love Christmas and when I was younger I always had everything done a week before the holiday...that way I could bake and take the kids to see the Christmas Lights, etc......but now it is just me and hubby and I never know what to get the kids...sooo I wait and tend to do last minute Mitzi H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16746339245819447740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-60866534094657460542009-12-10T01:12:52.680-05:002009-12-10T01:12:52.680-05:00How true. jldHow true. jldJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05509271400187482171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-51625454395944502732009-12-09T22:24:09.057-05:002009-12-09T22:24:09.057-05:00Don't know if this will go thru or not- but I ...Don't know if this will go thru or not- but I just have to crow that I finished my Christmas shopping just now- if I can figure out why the e-Bay seller just doubled the cost of my item- for the shipping??? wtf- 2 times @$14.99= $29.98 and final price is $48.98???? WTF??? Have sent them a message and won't pay til I get that sorted out- <br />BUT this is the first Christmas in remembered MariEllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00439977119819597711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50465580859082122162009-12-09T22:18:11.875-05:002009-12-09T22:18:11.875-05:00Well, I don't know how to classify myself! I s...Well, I don't know how to classify myself! I start off shopping a day or 2 after Thanksgiving, buy a good bit, not all tho! Then I kind of fizzle out and become a last minute shopper and wrapper! I swear every year I'm going to do better! So far, it hasn't happened.Martha Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042754635352542051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-27050277518202268422009-12-09T18:23:02.605-05:002009-12-09T18:23:02.605-05:00Thank you, Christina! It's always a fun day w...Thank you, Christina! It's always a fun day when you're here! <br /><br />I hope Comcast is able to solve all your internet problems. I'm sending lots of good "fix me" vibes your way.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64632888729814457402009-12-09T18:11:26.235-05:002009-12-09T18:11:26.235-05:00All, I'm going to say good-bye. It's 3, st...All, I'm going to say good-bye. It's 3, starting to get dark (I can literally see Canada from my deck) and I'm afraid I'm going to lose internet soon (see my first comment, PJ posted it.) Comcast is coming tomorrow so hopefully that will cure our problems, since we're getting more than a little cranky. If I can (as in, if the internet stays up), I'll stop by later. <br /><Lecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47766526932723519782009-12-09T18:10:40.769-05:002009-12-09T18:10:40.769-05:00Martha, you have a very good DH if he takes care o...Martha, you have a very good DH if he takes care of the cards in whatever manner. <br /><br />I always say you have to tell them what you want because a guy will never figure it out on his own. And use little words and talk very...slowly. Then if (when) he doesn't do it, you can complain. <br /><br />Vanessa, yes, the doggies are always in the middle of everything. Right now, I'm working Lecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36213648715760982652009-12-09T17:44:57.912-05:002009-12-09T17:44:57.912-05:00Just popped over and looked at your pictures, Chri...Just popped over and looked at your pictures, Christina - your tree looks spectacular! And I love that the doggies are in the middle of everything.Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44565665937012629722009-12-09T17:36:19.148-05:002009-12-09T17:36:19.148-05:00Prue, the "keep it simple" idea is alway...Prue, the "keep it simple" idea is always a good one, but I heard it as the KISS principle. I'll leave you to fill in the last S. <br /><br />Gannon, much sympathy on the family crisis. That is the worst, and so often at the holidays. I hear you about the cards. Scott is downstairs laboring on ours right now...or not. When he took it over, he got it down to a science--labels on the Lecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-19362215295630268082009-12-09T17:34:17.871-05:002009-12-09T17:34:17.871-05:00I think I am mostly normal! I do buy gifts all yea...I think I am mostly normal! I do buy gifts all year but I don't wrap till the week of or maybe even Christmas eve! I do try to order without express shipping! I don't get cards done but DH at least does internet e-cards to all the family that won't be with us! My dad was a definitely night before Christmas shopper - ugh!Martha Eskuchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403539348594584733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-49481941933269049342009-12-09T16:55:09.145-05:002009-12-09T16:55:09.145-05:00My dad was always a last minute shopper when it ca...My dad was always a last minute shopper when it came to buying for my mom. Not Christmas Eve, but pretty darn close. He would make my sisters and I come along to offer our opinion. Naturally, my mom got some great gifts! :)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87688028481557459922009-12-09T16:52:46.904-05:002009-12-09T16:52:46.904-05:00Sorry I'm late to the party. Work, conference...Sorry I'm late to the party. Work, conference calls and family crisis came first.<br /><br />I fall into the normal category, except when it comes to Christmas cards. Over the last few years--when I sometimes manage to send them--they end up being New Year's cards. Hey, it's the thought that counts!<br /><br />My hubby is a good gift giver, because I give excellent suggestions!! Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70041537776658503542009-12-09T15:57:50.976-05:002009-12-09T15:57:50.976-05:00I think Eloisa wins the worst Christmas present fr...<i>I think Eloisa wins the worst Christmas present from husband award.</i><br /><br />I don't know, Vanessa. J Perry's is right up there with Eloisa's. ;-)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83963281353262342712009-12-09T15:26:45.644-05:002009-12-09T15:26:45.644-05:00If we're being honest, I haven't purchased...If we're being honest, I haven't purchased one item and the tree is still not up. It's just one of "those" years. Somehow it will magically all come together by Dec 24th. Always does. The theme this year is "keep it simple."Pruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02686924133599587898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-68124492954096283942009-12-09T15:26:39.026-05:002009-12-09T15:26:39.026-05:00Teresa said, "I found the PERFECT gift for Ch...Teresa said, "I found the PERFECT gift for Christina this year. Mwhahahahahahahaha..."<br /><br />I told you. I don't need a Snuggie. I can just wear my bathrobe backwards.Lecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53079344145557734292009-12-09T15:19:55.247-05:002009-12-09T15:19:55.247-05:00Let me just say this. I found the PERFECT gift for...Let me just say this. I found the PERFECT gift for Christina this year. Mwhahahahahahahaha...Teresa Medeiroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186409012730100525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75102516027492484212009-12-09T15:07:34.418-05:002009-12-09T15:07:34.418-05:00Christina Dodd here.
Okay, Angelique, since you o...Christina Dodd here.<br /><br />Okay, Angelique, since you only have 3 1/2 people to shop for, we'll let you get by. :) <br /><br />So Connie, I suggest you save up your gift cards to the sporting goods stores and when you get enough, buy a rifle and make him understand how important it is to buy you a real gift. Just a thought ...Lecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50090228424655953442009-12-09T15:05:05.455-05:002009-12-09T15:05:05.455-05:00Christina & Susan: I'm all set for cocktai...Christina & Susan: I'm all set for cocktails if you are ^^. Susan you are one up on me though. I still haven't sent out Christmas cards yet. They've been sitting on my desk for the last month waiting till i have free time from uni to sign and address them.Sissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510427989803193826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7282796577514340992009-12-09T15:01:28.235-05:002009-12-09T15:01:28.235-05:00I am good. I get stuff for people when I see it--b...I am good. I get stuff for people when I see it--be it July or November. David is bad. Really bad. He goes out no earlier than THREE DYAS BEFORE CHRISTMAS and gets me a gift card. Usually to a sporting store.Connie Brockwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997143013506632210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47318813672376304912009-12-09T14:58:56.290-05:002009-12-09T14:58:56.290-05:00Vanessa, the food sounds heavenly. We went to NYC ...Vanessa, the food sounds heavenly. We went to NYC as a family one time at Thanksgiving, and dined at a little Italian restaurant. We still talk about that meal. It was divine...three kinds of pasta (including chocolate ravioli with pumpkin filling which I thought sounded dreadful and was so good), the turkey, all the sides, three kinds of dessert. That is a trip, and a meal, I want to repeat. WowLecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-72213002843674493982009-12-09T14:54:55.631-05:002009-12-09T14:54:55.631-05:00Christina Dodd here...I've been known to send ...Christina Dodd here...I've been known to send out Christmas cards with letters in January and February. I figure it's sort of festive to receive them late, and frankly, better late than never. <br /><br />That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.Lecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-24218924839257052712009-12-09T14:54:02.685-05:002009-12-09T14:54:02.685-05:00Yes, I finished my shopping yesterday, and the car...Yes, I finished my shopping yesterday, and the cards have gone out. I think you're jealous and bitter! ;-)Susan Malleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098592863282168362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90392956465118874122009-12-09T14:53:57.169-05:002009-12-09T14:53:57.169-05:00Kate Carney said, " At one point we had ten b...Kate Carney said, " At one point we had ten b-days from Dec. 15 until Dec. 31." <br /><br />Oh, Kate! My heart goes out to you! <br /><br />JPerry! How are you? It's been awhile, and I hope all is well with you and your family. You said your husband bought you "A wicker wagon filled with fake flowers that played a cheesy lounge lizard song, and a butterfly that spun around to Lecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70150977334972689512009-12-09T14:25:54.213-05:002009-12-09T14:25:54.213-05:00Christina Dodd (sorry, I keep forgetting to start ...Christina Dodd (sorry, I keep forgetting to start with my name)<br /><br />jedi, You should get together with my friend Susan Mallery. The two of you could lounge around sipping cocktails while the rest of us rush like fools trying to get stuff done. ::sigh::<br /><br />Eloisa, you win for Worst Husband's Gift Story. But you got stuff organized this year! I got a gift from France yesterday inLecia Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499006359347023030noreply@blogger.com