christmas! how early is too early?

F30lolz · 11-04-2022, 06:00 AM

This weekend I’m heading to the shed to organize all the crap I have (car parts/tires, etc…) and move all the Christmas stuff up front. Henceforth, Thanksgiving weekend we’ll start decorating but I’m actually setting up my Lionel set first. Picked up a few more buildings/houses for the layout recently.

So flame me for starting way too early.

megf · 11-04-2022, 08:57 AM

During our walk with the dogs last night, there were two houses in our neighborhood already decorated for Christmas. I'm already itching to start watching through my list of Christmas movies we watch every year. My feeling is "who cares". If it makes someone happy (and obviously isn't hurting anyone else) then let people do what makes them happy.

Esteban · 11-04-2022, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by megf

During our walk with the dogs last night, there were two houses in our neighborhood already decorated for Christmas. I'm already itching to start watching through my list of Christmas movies we watch every year. My feeling is "who cares". If it makes someone happy (and obviously isn't hurting anyone else) then let people do what makes them happy.

Agree. It's a very cheery time for a lot of people. Me included.

Happy times for friends and family to get together.

vreihen16 · 11-04-2022, 11:45 AM

Sorry, but I have to share this marketing email that I just received from our Bavarian overlords:

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F30lolz · 11-04-2022, 01:23 PM

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Sorry, but I have to share this marketing email that I just received from our Bavarian overlords:

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Was this from Orange County BMW near the Woodbury Commons?

keiridin · 11-04-2022, 02:33 PM

Christmas, like most holidays, feel special because of the build up and eventually the holiday. How long will it be before the build up starts in June and everyone just becomes desensitized to the holiday altogether? Putting up decorations in September leaves no feeling left for me by the time Christmas comes. I like the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas for the excitement.

BTW, I hear the new advent calendars start in September. LOL

vreihen16 · 11-04-2022, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Was this from Orange County BMW near the Woodbury Commons?

Actually, that one came from BMW North America HQ in New Jersey.

Most of the emails that I get from said dealership are "special" offers to buy their service loaners, as well as invitations to driving events at their Monticello Motor Club corporate suite. Believe me, if my mean doctors would let me wear a helmet again,

Monticello would be the *last* place I would be heading.

I do get a chuckle out of them sending me oil change specials by email and snail-mail every few months, since my only BMW (i3 BEV) doesn't even have an engine or need oil.....

F32Fleet · 11-05-2022, 08:50 AM

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maybe it's me but it's been a crappy last few years. i'm going to put my christmas lights and tree up now! bright sparkly lights always cheer me up and our little kids love it.

who's with me?!

My wife would have the tree up on the first day of Fall if I let her.

Tree is going up this weekend.

vreihen16 · 11-05-2022, 09:55 AM

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SteezeforMyBimmerMon · 11-05-2022, 12:24 PM

It's not thanksgiving in my house, but instead... whenever the turkey is killed.

Murf the Surf · 11-07-2022, 06:18 AM

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UncleWede · 11-07-2022, 02:39 PM

OK, I charged up the BT speaker, Pandora, Bing Crosby Christmas. Just 1/2 a song, to let the little youngin get used to what's coming. She turned on her country radio

We then proceeded to discuss A Christmas Story, and the fact she has never seen.

What is this world coming to????

Esteban · 11-07-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

We then proceeded to discuss A Christmas Story

Was just on TV the other night. Watched it again for the umpteenth time.

UncleWede · 11-07-2022, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Was just on TV the other night. Watched it again for the umpteenth time.

Watched the TRIPLE dog-dare scene getting dressed for dinner this weekend.

Esteban · 11-07-2022, 02:49 PM

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Watched the TRIPLE dog-dare scene getting dressed for dinner this weekend.

For us all to watch:

tranquility · 11-07-2022, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by megf

During our walk with the dogs last night, there were two houses in our neighborhood already decorated for Christmas. I'm already itching to start watching through my list of Christmas movies we watch every year. My feeling is "who cares". If it makes someone happy (and obviously isn't hurting anyone else) then let people do what makes them happy.

Totally agree. It's not as if they started decorating in July, maybe call the psych ward there, but late Oct, I'm alright w it. Some of these guys really put in lots of effort decorating and they just wanna make full use of it, why have it up for display for only 1 week when they can have it shown for much much longer?

vreihen16 · 11-07-2022, 06:21 PM

What are they compensating for?????

infinitekidM2C · 11-07-2022, 06:58 PM

So we are staying home for the first time since ive had kids - i usually go to the midwest where my mother moved to

How long does a real tree last when properly maintained?
A month or what?

UncleWede · 11-07-2022, 07:59 PM

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So we are staying home for the first time since ive had kids - i usually go to the midwest where my mother moved to

How long does a real tree last when properly maintained?
A month or what?

Real tree, definitely wait for Turkey sammiches

And figure out now how you are going to pour water from under the bottom bough TWICE a day

RickFLM4 · 11-07-2022, 09:33 PM

Anything earlier than the day after Thanksgiving is too early.

rwheels · 11-07-2022, 10:11 PM

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Then there’s this.

UncleWede · 11-08-2022, 11:02 AM

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Then there’s this.

Next up: beanie, scarf and red vest

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