tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post5034586829085094867..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Merry Christmas from the Romance Bandits!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40326841713054168252009-12-27T06:11:49.266-05:002009-12-27T06:11:49.266-05:00The best gift I received: My was a Schwinn 5 speed...The best gift I received: My was a Schwinn 5 speed bike when I was in 4th grade. I still have and use that bike!<br /><br />Best gift I gave: Photo books filled with pictures of my parent's life together the Christmas before my Dad passed away in April.Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73655428786075854252009-12-26T16:51:06.148-05:002009-12-26T16:51:06.148-05:00The best gift ever was one I gave, actually this y...The best gift ever was one I gave, actually this year every gift I gave was one that was given to me. My family has had a VERY hard year...Two years ago my father had a work related injury that has left his right arm unable to use plus he has some residual brain damage. My mother has macular degeneration that is causing her eyesight to get worse. One of my young brothers got diagnosed as bipolar and the other is autistic. Since my parents only have Medicare as income, this year was financially not very Christmasey. So throughout the year whenever I'd win a contest that rewarded with a gift card, or for my birthday or any other holiday where I got a gift card I'd wrap them up for my family so they'd all have something Christmas morning. Unfortunately we had a blizzard here so I wasn't able to get home. But I'd luckily sent the gifts to them last week so they seemed very surprised and thrilled by what they got Christmas morning.The Scarf Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909550720063326180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36642163347308520952009-12-26T10:32:02.153-05:002009-12-26T10:32:02.153-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! My best Christ...Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! My best Christmas gift was a new son-in-law this Christmas!Eva Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429057867412830197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-67997272075828498852009-12-26T04:29:52.333-05:002009-12-26T04:29:52.333-05:00happy hoidasy to all
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kh...happy hoidasy to all<br />isa y gift card an dbooks<br /><br />khkim hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203861775319304597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-70912816674762600802009-12-26T00:33:26.276-05:002009-12-26T00:33:26.276-05:00Merry Christmas, Banditas and BBs! Best part of t...Merry Christmas, Banditas and BBs! Best part of the season is definitely having special time to spend with family and with friends--it's a treat to know we're making the time to catch up and to be with each other. Plus, there's usually tons of yummy food :) Can't go wrong there, either!<br /><br />I think the best gift I've given someone is something I've spent time on--one year I scanned all of my father-in-law's family's photos, and made albums for him and his six siblings. That wasn't difficult, but time consuming, and they appreciated having copies for their own families.<br /><br />Best gift I've received--after salvation, a journal my husband kept while we were dating; he gave it to me when we got engaged. It's still precious :)Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-390047980131209252009-12-26T00:28:31.856-05:002009-12-26T00:28:31.856-05:00Merry Christmas, ho ho ho! The best part of Chris...Merry Christmas, ho ho ho! The best part of Christmas for me is feeling what it's like to be a child again!<br /><br />lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)comLlehnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808225636111637085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8299213542536159392009-12-25T23:14:10.700-05:002009-12-25T23:14:10.700-05:00Beautiful post Bandits! What a great gift! I could...Beautiful post Bandits! What a great gift! I could share it with all my daughters and sisters.<br />My favorite part of Christmas is watching the smiles on the faces of my great-nieces and nephew as the open up their presents. The giggles and laughter that follows as my great-niece Jensyn does something silly; her blue eyes twinkle, her blond hair falls softly around her face and a smile so bright she melts all the snow. <br />I love the food, the desserts and a nice glass of wine. I love just being with my family; the ones who love me unconditionally!Lady_Graeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697093619684822302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19524773275930946192009-12-25T22:39:43.908-05:002009-12-25T22:39:43.908-05:00Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas and Joy and Peace...Merry Christmas, Happy Christmas and Joy and Peace to all!<br /><br />Just got back from Mom's and I heated up a plate of leftovers in the microwave - peas, chicken and dumplings, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese and ham !! YUM!!<br /><br />I hope everyone got to spend Christmas with the people they love! I drove 90 miles through a thunderstorm at night with one working windshield wiper, but I made it to my Mom's!!<br /><br />One of the nicest gifts I ever received was my sewing machine. My brother gave it to me one Christmas because I had been making one quilt per year, completely by hand. He thought the sewing machine would make it easier for me. (And the quilts would be finished more quickly!)<br /><br />I think one of the gifts I gave my Mom last year meant a lot to her, but it also meant so much more to my SIL. My SIL and my brother have been together a long time. Her son, Aaron, was 3 when she met my brother. Aaron is now 14. They have only been joining us at family Christmas for about the last five years. Last year I had a sweatshirt made for my Mom. It had a pretty garden scene on it with a rooster perched on the fence and it had three tall sunflowers. The caption said Nana's Reason for Getting Up in the Morning. There were names on each of the sunflowers and the words My Grandchildren underneath them. The three flowers read - BO, ALEX and AARON. My Mom loves the shirt and wears it often. But that Christmas morning when my SIL saw that shirt she started to cry. Her parents are dead and ex's parents don't have much to do with Aaron. It just meant a great deal to her that we all consider Aaron a part of our family and most important that he has a Nana who loves him. It was a simple thing. I never thought of not including his name. But I am really glad I did it!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33961689118052497422009-12-25T22:36:21.303-05:002009-12-25T22:36:21.303-05:00Hey Joanie, you're up late, young lady! Thanks...Hey Joanie, you're up late, young lady! Thanks for the Scrabble tip! My mom and SIL have been playing all day, too! Mom's winning. :-)<br /><br />I'm heading off to watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, so Merry Christmas, my friend! <br /><br /><br />And Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks for spending a few minutes in the Lair with us today. YOU are our favorite gift!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87501268336565654702009-12-25T22:32:18.164-05:002009-12-25T22:32:18.164-05:00Jeanne, nobody would ever guess you’d have PIE for...Jeanne, nobody would ever guess you’d have PIE for dessert! LOL! Hope it was a wonderful day, Bandita!<br /><br />Amber, thanks for taking time to stop by the Lair today! Everyone here would agree that the best gifts of all are books. ;-)<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Linda!<br /><br />Annmarie, how wonderful that you got all those toys collected. That’s amazing! The collage for your mom must’ve brought tears to her eyes. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62557543979065327332009-12-25T22:30:56.972-05:002009-12-25T22:30:56.972-05:00Susie, it's clear that food and family are the...Susie, it's clear that food and family are the best things going on this time of year. Hope your day was wonderful!<br /><br />Ida, I love homemade goodies around the holidays. You're so good to bake for your friends and family. I didn’t have any time to bake this year so I had to depend on the kindness and generosity of my baking friends who supplied me with way too many goodies. Now I have to diet for the next six months. But it was so worth it. ;-)<br /><br />Aw Lucy, your dh sounds like a great guy! Very romantic, cuddling after the kids go to bed. And a blue diamond? Wowza! <br /><br />Vanessa, thanks so much for stopping by the Lair today! But I should warn you, I’ve got my eyes on some Godivas myself. Luckily, they were in my Christmas stocking. Hee hee.<br /><br />Hi Maribeth, thanks for the eBay tip, and congrats on getting that kit for your son. Thanks so much for coming by the Lair today!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47450525466590350732009-12-25T22:18:08.145-05:002009-12-25T22:18:08.145-05:00Boxing Day?
I learned today during a 5 hour Scrab...Boxing Day?<br /><br />I learned today during a 5 hour Scrabble marathon that a "bif" is a type of jab used in boxing....<br /><br />:-)Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82870217042088280822009-12-25T22:01:31.504-05:002009-12-25T22:01:31.504-05:00The best part of the season for me is baking and n...The best part of the season for me is baking and naking special gifts for my loved ones. <br /><br />The best gift I ever gave was to my mother, it was a collage of all of her sisters and parents from old photos.<br /><br />My best Christmas gift was this year, I spent a day collecting toy for the Colorado Toys for Tots program, we were short 50,000 toys and people stepped up and kids got to wake up to a present today. I was abel to help a little bit.Annmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00112667416712996102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5445562254893388642009-12-25T21:48:22.903-05:002009-12-25T21:48:22.903-05:00Lime, thanks a whole bunch. I'm keira at keira...Lime, thanks a whole bunch. I'm keira at keira soleore dot com.Keira Soleorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57193379304204083092009-12-25T21:47:21.211-05:002009-12-25T21:47:21.211-05:00Mery Christmas, Banditas, and a peaceful and prosp...Mery Christmas, Banditas, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year to you all!Jennie Marslandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899825119251198365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72287565478476855452009-12-25T20:48:49.869-05:002009-12-25T20:48:49.869-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday! I hope everyon...Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday! I hope everyone is having a great and relaxing day. The best part about the holidays and also my favorite is being with my family. It seems like the only time we are really all together at the same time. I also love seeing all the decorations and enjoy watching all the old Christmas movies.<br /><br />The best gift given to me besides being with my family would have to be anything that has to do with books.<br />Most of all I just love shopping for others, and watching their face when they get it.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298864241165936154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22134854445028956392009-12-25T20:30:46.058-05:002009-12-25T20:30:46.058-05:00Popping in to say MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Happy YULE!!!...Popping in to say MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Happy YULE!!!<br /><br />Lovin' life tonight as I've had turkey, ham, sweet and white potatoes, green beans and PIE!!!<br /><br />And someone else cleaned up.<br /><br />What more could a girl ask for?Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81699794328764449452009-12-25T20:07:17.723-05:002009-12-25T20:07:17.723-05:00The best gift I gave this season was a Calligraphy...The best gift I gave this season was a Calligraphy set for my middle son. It was an expensive set but I found it on e-Bay. But I made a wonderful discovery about e-Bay. When you search for something there is often more than one page of your desired item being offered. The calig. set was way at the bottom of the 2nd page- I was tickled to find no bids so set my limit and watched- NARY A SOUL make a bid- so I got it one cent over offer and about 1/10th of the actual cost *^)<br />Best Christmas gift ever was my engagement ring many long years ago.<br />Merry Christmas to all and thank you for the many hours of companionship as I read your lovely stories!The Bastardization of English in Printhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929314653494557983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71546024984542998852009-12-25T19:53:32.960-05:002009-12-25T19:53:32.960-05:00Merry Christmas, beautiful Banditas! The greatest ...Merry Christmas, beautiful Banditas! The greatest gift I received this year was the scholarship you all awarded me so I could attend the Nationals. (And I'm not just saying this because I have my eye on the Godiva chocolates!)<br /><br />x VanessaVanessa Barneveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761556191210621130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89858066369615055122009-12-25T19:11:18.562-05:002009-12-25T19:11:18.562-05:00Every year my husband and I watch It's A Wonde...Every year my husband and I watch It's A Wonderful, after the kids go to bed. It's my favorite part of Christmas, cuddling with my hubby. The best gift I've given? Can't tell you, but its right out of a romance novel. The best I ever got? My husband surprised me with a blue diamond. I cried.<br />Merry Christmas every one!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469458763785563271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22907546035739306252009-12-25T19:01:50.768-05:002009-12-25T19:01:50.768-05:00Merry Christmas,
The best gift i give is my homem...Merry Christmas, <br />The best gift i give is my homemade goodies, everyone expects them and the best gift that i have gotten is the the bright smiles on Christmas morning as everyone openes thier packages. I love making people happy!<br /><br />Ida<br />owmom72@hotmail.comIda Bruglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01622484691403095296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-78329978740803035382009-12-25T18:58:34.508-05:002009-12-25T18:58:34.508-05:00My internet connection seems to be holding. Yay!
...My internet connection seems to be holding. Yay!<br /><br />Merry Christmas Renee! Oh, that critique and request sounds like a dream come true for your friend. Of course you were thrilled. And she’ll return the sentiment when your moment comes, too. The best part about this business is the friends we make. Congratulations!<br /><br />Oh Lois, I’m dreaming of food right now, too! LOL! I love turkey and stuffing, too, but we had a prime rib last night and we’re about to make sandwiches. Yum. I feel very lucky about that! I love your rubber ducky collection. I've got quite a few, and they’re all gathered around my bathtub, waiting for me. :-)<br /><br />Hi Amy! I love giving my niece and nephew books every year. It’s so much fun to discover new ones for them to sink their teeth into. A few years back, I gave my niece Ally Carter’s I’D TELL YOU I LOVE YOU BUT THEN I’D HAVE TO KILL YOU. She loved it. This year I got her Alyson Noel’s EVERMORE, and I know she’s going to love that series, too.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Nancy! Thanks for stopping by today.<br /><br />Hi Gigi, I like to play Santa Claus, too. It’s fun to watch everyone as they open their goodies, isn’t it? Your porcelain Christmas doll sounds beautiful!<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Kim! I’ll bet you had a white Christmas, didn’t you? :-) I appreciate that you take the time to reflect on the past year and consider changes. I’m in the process of doing that myself. I really want to plan a reasonable schedule this next year so that I’m able to spend time with loved ones and not be rushing around and panicking this time next year. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89970582323454961032009-12-25T18:57:15.555-05:002009-12-25T18:57:15.555-05:00Fav. part of the holiday is when all the presents ...Fav. part of the holiday is when all the presents are wrapped, all the food prepared and all the family together. We then can enjoy gift giving, spending time together and having a laugh or two!susiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614040929072168679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-53504115001953530662009-12-25T18:33:36.999-05:002009-12-25T18:33:36.999-05:00Happy Boxing Day, Keira! I’m laughing about those ...Happy Boxing Day, Keira! I’m laughing about those caroling two-year-olds. How funny and adorable! Laughter is the best part of the season for me, too. Thanks so much for bringing so much joy to the Lair!<br /><br />Emmanuelle, your lunch with your parents sounds fabulous! My mouth is watering over the foie gras and scallops and cheeses, oh yum! Good food and family just seem to go together, don’t they? In all the best ways. :-)<br /><br />Merry Christmas Maureen! Thanks for stopping by to say hi!<br /><br />Happy Boxing Day to you, too, Helen! The picture of the babies is so adorable! They’re growing up fast, aren’t they? I can’t believe it’s raining down there! I heard you’ve been having such a hot summer, so maybe you’re thankful for the rain. And speaking of thanks, we’re so thankful to have you visit us every day. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84720719846231557012009-12-25T18:05:35.900-05:002009-12-25T18:05:35.900-05:00Merry Christmas, everyone. Fantastic post, Kate! ...Merry Christmas, everyone. Fantastic post, Kate! My favorite part of the holidays is the time to reflect on the past year and consider how I'd like to change/improve in the year ahead. The sumptuous meal isn't bad either!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.com