Merry Xmas everyone. Its 05.00 here in the uk, ive just finished work and going to bed for 3 hours so i can get up and spend the day with my wife and mum. Hope everyone has a great time today and no one is made to feel uncomfortable about being themselves. Thanks to all of you for all your support over the last 14 months, Susans is a great place to be
Merry Christmas. I was stoked to find the presents from my family all have male names on it - save a letter from my grandma who doesn't know. I'll be equally stoked to open them up tomorow.
I'm stoked for the FOOD. Taking a day to celebrate goodwill to everyone and indulging in crazy good food is a good day in my books :D
Merry Christmas to you too :D
Woot! I'm hoping to find World of Warcraft under the tree. Bye life I will be rolling as a goblin soon.
Oh and bring on the gluttony!!
Merry Christmas everyone!
I can't wait for oysters myself!
Merry Christmas all ;D
Yeah its a bore here but a okay, don't have to wear girly stuff and I got a tie, and starcraft2 heheee :]
i got some manly stuff too, so not to shabby. And also some Oysters. :)
Christmas oysters? :eusa_eh: Merry Christmas guys!!!
I got some guy stuff but no tree or un-wrapping this year. Was given my presents 2 weeks ago, no big dinner or anything. Just me, the tv, and probably some chinese food. Got my best present two days ago ;D
Every year I get a tin of Oysters and some Kinder Surprises.. since I was a wee little guy. Tradition.
Quote from: Michael Alexander on December 25, 2010, 01:56:00 PM
Christmas oysters? :eusa_eh: Merry Christmas guys!!!
wow what i didn't know until today sheeeshchristmas oysters history link below
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1608 1608 - John Smith and his Virginia companies recorded that they ate oyster, fish, meat, wild fowl and bread on Christmas day in 1608 Smith later recorded that, wherever an Englishman may be, and whatever part of the world, he must keep Christmas with feasting and ...John Smith and his Virginia companies recorded that they ate oyster, fish, meat, wild fowl and bread on Christmas day in 1608 Smith later recorded that, wherever an Englishman may be, and whatever part of the world, he must keep Christmas with feasting and merriment." In a new book, keeping Christmas: The Celebration of an American Holiday," historian Philip Reed Rulon of Northern Arizona University recounts the battle Christmas had to fight be fore it "embedded itself ...
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1752 1752 - the date on which the Magi arrived in Bethlehem with gifts for the Christ Child. Another explanation hinges on the changeover by Great Britain and her colonies from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 Featured at Old Christmas are dancing, an oyster ...Another explanation hinges on the changeover by Great Britain and her colonies from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 Featured at Old Christmas are dancing, an oyster roast and oyster shoot (to place the turkey),. made of cloth and wood and the skull and horns of steer, is never seen from one Old Christmas to the next. Legend has that he lives in the woods on Hatteras Island. No one knows exactly how Old Buck got into the traditional Old Christmas celebration.
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1863 Dec 25, 1863 - "December 25, 1863. Today is Christmas, had cabbage for dinner, cabbage and oysters, little Lager Beer and cigars. Went down into the city in afternoon with McFarnum to Nig dance, in the evening saw some of our officers dance with the cullod population. Sent ...Cold as Greenland, Arnold and I start out to Jayhock some boards to fix our tent . "December 25, 1863. Today is Christmas, had cabbage for dinner, cabbage and oysters, little Lager Beer and cigars. Went down into the city in afternoon with McFarnum to Nig dance, in the evening saw some of our officers dance with the cullod population. Sent out on Woodville road to Mr. Nutt's residence, two and half miles from camp, have a fine time rolling on the xo-pin alley.
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1892 Jun 13, 1892 - The project for improving the bay was adopted on June 13, 1892, and proposed widening, deepening, and straightening the channel so as to give a width of 200 feet and a least depth of 3£ feet from Galveston Hay to San Luis Pass and a channel 100 feet wide ...The project for improving the bay was adopted on June 13, 1892, and proposed widening, deepening, and straightening the channel so as to give a width of 200 feet and a least depth of 3£ feet from Galveston Hay to San Luis Pass and a channel 100 feet wide and 3 feet deep along Christmas Point in Oyster Bay, both channels to be properly defined by beacons.
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1905 Nov 28, 1905 - V, Celery is ripening well and will sell for about 10 cents a bunch. Pumpkins are being shipped in large quantities, as pumpkin -pie is recognized as the dessert for Thanksgiving, as plum pud- ding is for Christmas. Oysters, especially the big fellows fit for serving- on half shell, ...
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1931 Dec 23, 1931 - OYSTER DRESSING THE BEST OF ALL STUFFINGS FOR CHRISTMAS TURKEY Easy to prepare and the oyster flavor which permeates the meat makes the turkey even. Pour the milk and melted butter over the crumbs add choppedup oysters and seasoning mix thor oughly.
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1966 Dec 22, 1966 - In 1882 on December 25th an- . other community Christmas party was held at the Barnett House. they had a tree, a pros gram, a supper and a dance. The menu served at that merry Christmas was as follows: Oyster soup, beef soup, fried ters, baked salmon, roast venison, roast prairie ...
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1985 Sep 25, 1985 - The fall oyster season began early this year and is building quickly to wards its annual November peak From now until Christmas oyster lovers will find special signs posted in seafood restaurants brasseries and shops and on club and company billboards Lucky individuals will be invited ...
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1997 Dec 24, 1997 - For generations Dad's side of the family has eaten oyster stew. on Christmas Eve Why I have no idea I seem to remember hearing. something about how it goes back to the Old Country where our. greatgreatgrandparents were so poor that all they got for. Christmas was an oyster but they ...
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2006 Dec 24, 2006 - Christmas Package Itinerary: 3 nights from 24th December 2006 Adult price from £ 557.00. Sunday Christmas Eve: Afternoon tea after settled into your room. In the evening join us for Champagne & Canapés, with pianist and a 4-course dinner in our award ...Christmas Package Itinerary: 3 nights from 24th December 2006 Adult price from £ 557.00. Sunday Christmas Eve: Afternoon tea after settled into your room. In the evening join us for Champagne & Canapés, with pianist and a 4-course dinner in our award-winning restaurant, and later on a night-cap. Monday Christmas Day: Celebration breakfast! Champagne, oysters & canapés, a soprano soloist will provide music over a 6-course Christmas lunch. If you still have any space ...
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I've got the Yule Log burning on the TV (between On-Demand and what the local/cable chanels are showing it turns out that I have a choice of about 8 different logs. We got the wine and other drinks out, the kids are out burning on the deck, the rain is falling and all is well.
Merry X-Mas all!!!
Mine rocked! My wife may be actually coming around ... all my presents were addressed to TBA (long story) & I got tools, men cologne & wii games!
Dinner is cooking --- I am the chef of the family ...
turkey, ham, potato casserole, corn casserole, corn bread stuffing, jello pretzel salad, green bean casserole & rolls ... my house is smelling good!
yeah no fem gifts sneaked in on me this year either. A first?
I got an iPad, a book and some clothes (male ones, but not because they've accepted me).
It wasn't an exciting night but I have nothing to complain about, just another regular day.
It was a good day, expect for something that came up with my ex... that's freaking me out a little... but great presents now that my immediate family understands. I even got a Burberry sweater! And an old fashioned shaving kit with soap and a brush for lather, so I hope I have something to use it on soon. And cufflinks, guy jewelry, and two ties - one with the Vitruvian man on it. Plus a teamaking kit, which isn't masculine but is really cool. :)
I got dinner from a friend, a tin of goodies from a client, a fedora and teeth from me.
It'll do.
I got me some dude deodorant and shampoo, couplea guys t's, block heater, candy, movie, mini soccer ball, and a few gift cards. Not bad.
I got the World of Warcraft Battle Chest, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Red Dead Redemption, socks, a coin counter, and a laptop cooling mat. Someone did give me a "satchel." This women loves purses and soap. Last year she got me soap. You can see care was taken to make sure it wasn't a feminine bag. I'm not out to them.
My parents gave me $100 Amazon gift card. My mom will never give me cash since I'm "saving to hurt myself."
Merry Christmas, everybody. =D
I didn't get any girly presents from my parents (I got comics, video games, and candy. Hell yeah.) but my extremely conformist grandparents on my dad's side of the family got me tinkerbell pajamas - I visit my dad's relatives every Christmas eve. I got so pissed, then upset, and then I cried but nobody noticed because I hid it.
(I wanted to open the box and scream, "I'm not even a f***ing chick!", and my friend said that I should've, but I didn't. To be honest, I wouldn't have liked the pajamas even if I was a girl.)
Grandparents shouldn't buy their grandkids clothes. And the little boy children got marshmellow guns and remote control monster trucks. I was all, "F*** THAT." Besides, the girls should've gotten marshmellow guns too. They were freaking amazing.
Quote from: Michael Alexander on December 25, 2010, 01:56:00 PM
Christmas oysters? :eusa_eh: Merry Christmas guys!!!
I got some guy stuff but no tree or un-wrapping this year. Was given my presents 2 weeks ago, no big dinner or anything. Just me, the tv, and probably some chinese food. Got my best present two days ago ;D
We had 3 bushels of oysters. I only ate one bushel because I cut my finger and started bleeding. End of oysters for me. :-\
Well I went through 9 bottles of wine (the '04 Pinot Noir and Pinor Gris were all outstanding, but the '07 Cab was nice, and the rest were just Chardonnays), had a nice Shepard's Pie dinner for 6 last night, and a nice romantic dinner for two today. The hot tub tonight in the light cold rain was spectacular. Gave nice stuff, got nice stuff. You know, Xmas.
Never heard of this oyster thing.
It's an East Coast thing, they do it because they can't get good varietal and estate wine for under $10.
Quote from: tekla on December 25, 2010, 10:01:35 PM
It's an East Coast thing, they do it because they can't get good varietal and estate wine for under $10.
I live on the east coast and have never heard of the oyster thing.
I got 3 different tool boxes one with 235 pieces in on the grounds im always complaining that my screwdrivers have gone missing. Also an atlas of the world an excalibur letter opener some jack daniels obligatory slippers oh yes, and the flu. Then work til midnight. All in all a very good day.
I got badass presents!
Stories From The Moon, a album I've wanted for a long time (features members from the band Miranda Sex Garden, as well as others)
The Death of Bunny Munro, a book by Nick Cave
Dervish House, a science fiction book set in Turkey
Twin Peaks, a box set with all episodes
Bone, all issues of it, in colour, and also a bonus comic
A pair of mittens
A book with Oriental words of wisdom
A cell phone, a Sony-Ericsson Xperia x10 mini pro.
5 movie tickets
Yayyy!!! I'm so happy! Still, I had to hear a lot of she, her, daughter, "my my, you've already become a woman", etc.
I had traditional Christmas food. Ham, sausage, meatballs, Jansson's Temptation (a potato dish with anchovies), plums in sweet sauce, a salad with celery, Christmas Must (traditional soft drink, has its origins in another beverage made fom juniper berries).
I hope you have all had nice celebrations, regardless of religions and such things. Remember, the holidays are to be spent with people near and dear to you. This doesn't have to mean family. It can be spent on an internet café while munching gingerbread cookies, or having a movie marathon with friends, or anything. It's supposed to be a happy occasion, yet so many forget this.
Quote from: al james on December 26, 2010, 05:18:24 AM
I got 3 different tool boxes one with 235 pieces in on the grounds im always complaining that my screwdrivers have gone missing. Also an atlas of the world an excalibur letter opener some jack daniels obligatory slippers oh yes, and the flu. Then work til midnight. All in all a very good day.
My kind of (wishful) Christmas.
Now that it is over I can post this. It always makes me sad and I usually cry.
JOHN LENNON SO THIS CHRISTMAS 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XNQdxlRm9c#noexternalembed)
i got:
3 different mens shirts, a new boombox that's all black, i was just hoping it wasn't going to be pink if i got one :P
axe soap, a couple really big gingerbread cookies and a bunch of candy and my presents had the name Noah on them!
my dad however brought me my birthday card a day early today and of course said daughter on it and was all glittery and crudness >:( i don't want to tell him I'm a trans guy yet. at least there was 50 bucks in it yay ;D
i hope everyone else's xmas or whatever else anyone celebrates went awesome!