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i want to send out a christmas letter.
i was on the fence about sending out holiday cards this year, but since we moved i think it's a good idea so at least people will get our new address.
so i want to add a christmas letter, but one that is completely ridiculous. maybe letting people know that we had to move because of some sort of mafia takeover of the old place.
what do you think would be fun to include in the letter? also, i will definitely do this, so if you want a copy plus a card give me your address.
all personal information can be posted in this thread (hee hee).
Re: i want to send out a christmas letter.
I think that would be ossum.
As an aside - We still have your old address. FBM me if you want me to send your card to your new address (maybe it would still get forwarded from the old one? But then it'd definitely be delayed)
I just a friendly gal looking for options.
i don't knwo what is going on with our mail, DG. we put in a change of address with the P.O., but we still get a TON of mail at the apartment. i guess it's okay because i still have stuff there and a few plants, but it's highly inconvenient. i don;t know what is being forwarded and what isn't.
*sigh*
question - do you have to write out monthly what happened, or just a letter highlighting the amazing points of the year?
My personal favorites are letters written from the dog's perspective, long descriptions of any and all illnesses you may have suffered over the course of the year, rants about the government/economy/how the dang liberals is destroying amurica, and completely inappropriate pictures.
I have received all of these letters, and none of them had a trace of irony. We even have friends whose kids are competitive swimmers and we used to get pics of prepubescent boys in speedos every year.
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I think a day-by-day account of what you did in 2009 would be fantastic.
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From: Marney As you all know a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner does not make itself. I need to ask each of you to help by bringing something to complete the meal. I truly appreciate your offers to assist with the meal preparation. Now, while I do have quite a sense of humor and joke around all the time, I COULD NOT BE MORE SERIOUS when I am providing you with your Thanksgiving instructions and orders. I am very particular, so please perform your task EXACTLY as I have requested and read your portion very carefully. If I ask you to bring your offering in a container that has a lid, bring your offering in a container WITH A LID, NOT ALUMINUM FOIL! If I ask you to bring a serving spoon for your dish, BRING A SERVING SPOON, NOT A SOUP SPOON! And please do not forget anything. All food that is to be cooked should already be prepared, bring it hot and ready to serve, warm or room temp. These are your ONLY THREE options. Anything meant to be served cold should, of course, already be cold. HJB?Dinner wine The Mike Byron Family 1. Turnips in a casserole with a lid and a serving spoon. Please do not fill the casserole all the way up to the top, it gets too messy. I know this may come as a bit of a surprise to you, but most of us hate turnips so don?t feel like you a have to feed an army. 2. Two half gallons of ice cream, one must be VANILLA, I don?t care what the other one is. No store brands please. I did see an ad this morning for Hagan Daz Peppermint Bark Ice Cream, yum!! (no pressure here, though). 3. Toppings for the ice cream. 4. A case of bottled water, NOT gallons, any brand is ok. The Bob Byron Family 1. Green beans or asparagus (not both) in a casserole with a lid and a serving spoon. If you are making the green beans, please prepare FOUR pounds, if you are making asparagus please prepare FIVE pounds. It is up to you how you wish to prepare them, no soupy sauces, no cheese (you know how Mike is), a light sprinkling of toasted nuts, or pancetta, or some EVOO would be a nice way to jazz them up. 2. A case of beer of your choice (I have Coors Light and Corona) or a bottle of clos du bois chardonnay (you will have to let me know which you will bring prior to 11/22). The Lisa Byron Chesterford Family 1. Lisa as a married woman you are now required to contribute at the adult level. You can bring an hors d?ouvres. A few helpful hints/suggestions. Keep it very light, and non-filling, NO COCKTAIL SAUCE, no beans of any kind. I think your best bet would be a platter of fresh veggies and dip. Not a huge platter mind you (i.e., not the plastic platter from the supermarket). The Michelle Bobble Family 1. Stuffing in a casserole with a serving spoon. Please make the stuffing sans meat. 2. 2.5-3 qts. of mashed squash in a casserole with a lid and serving spoon 3. Proscuitto pin wheel ? please stick to the recipe, no need to bring a plate. 4. A pie knife The June Davis Family 1. 15 LBS of mashed potatoes in a casserole with a serving spoon. Please do not use the over-size blue serving dish you used last year. Because you are making such a large batch you can do one of two things: put half the mash in a regulation size casserole with lid and put the other half in a plastic container and we can just replenish with that or use two regulation size casserole dishes with lids. Only one serving spoon is needed. 2. A bottle of clos du bois chardonnay The Amy Misto Family (why do I even bother she will never read this) 1. A pumpkin pie in a pie dish (please use my silver palate recipe) no knife needed. 2. An apple pie in a pie dish, you can use your own recipe, no knife needed. Looking forward to the 28th!! Marney
You need to write from Scrappy's POV. Then sign it with a paw print.
Ditto the explaining every illness and doctor's appt in detail. Don't forget to add in any giant bowel movements you, H, or Scrappy may have had.
My parents get a letter from one of my dad's cousins every year that is literally a list of every ache, pain, injury and sickness experienced by her, her children, grandchildrenher, neighbors, friends at church, hairdresser, random stories of car accidents in her home town, etc. It is the most depresssing thing ever.
My letter just hits on the highlights of the year.
I just a friendly gal looking for options.
Ooh, yes. Do it from the dog's perspective (<--DIRTY!).
Talk about all these stupid boxes and how the humans are humping in each of the rooms as some sort of strange sexual "baptism" of the house. Be sure to comment on all the new things to sniff.
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i should include pictures from Awkward fam photo in it also.
nah, not doing the dog's perspective, and nothing about bowel movements. TT, i sent you a draft of what i have so far. please to advise!