The***OFFICIAL***Weekend Singles' Thread-(December 22-25, 2006)Christmas Stories ~ Christmas Weekend

December 22, 2006 | DollyCali and Snugs

[DollyCali]

CHRISTMAS
STORIES

Tim Burton's holiday classic, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993), makes a return to the big screen each holiday season.The dazzling new make-over of the musical-fantasy was led by writer/producer Tim Burton and the technical wizards at Industrial Light + Magic.

Audiences will get closer than ever to Halloweentown's beloved Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, as he attempts to take over the Christmas holiday. Against the advice of Sally, a lonely rag doll who has feelings for him, Jack enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters – Lock, Shock, and Barrel – to help him kidnap Santa Claus. Jack eventually realizes his mistake but has to contend with the evil Oogie Boogie before he can make things right and restore the Christmas holiday. Fueled by an unforgettable soundtrack featuring ten ghoulishly delightful songs by Danny Elfman who also provided the singing voice for Jack.

A CHRISTMAS STORY (1985) is humorist Jean Shepard's vignette-laden, nostalgic view of Christmastime in Indiana during the 1940s.

The main story involves nine-year-old Ralphie, who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas -- and is waging an all-out campaign to convince his reluctant parents that the toy will be safe in his hands. Meanwhile, Ralphie prepares for the big day with his rather idiosyncratic family. For example, his brother has a strange relationship with food, and his dad is obsessed with a crossword puzzle contest. But the most important question of all is...when Christmas Day arrives, will Ralphie be the proud (and careful) owner of a Red Ryder BB Gun?

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas ! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget about suicide ?

[Dmitry Vukicevich]

Hey MotleyGirl70,

I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and a Blessed Epiphany (Jan 7) to all that don't celebrate.

Motley, I hope you had a great day up near the Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field. ;)

[Dmitry Vukicevich]

Denver kicked butt, we pushed them all over the field, we slaughtered them. (Thank God for bad snaps, lol). I am glad to hear that you had a good day with your family, my father and I are going golfing tomorrow morning, should be fun. I am currently watching Christmas Story, what are you doing?

[ilovew]

Yep. My computer skills aren't really great but I'm sure we can figure something out :)

[ilovew]

Hey, that's what I'm watching too :)

[Dmitry Vukicevich]

Sad part is I will probably watch it at least twice again tomorrow. (God I need to get a life.). Merry Christmas.

[ilovew]

Lol I probably will too. It's a cute movie though. Merry Christmas to you too :)

[ilovew]

I killed the thread AGAIN!

[darkangel82]

Naah, everyone's just probably away for the holiday.

[Dmitry Vukicevich]

SO it was you, I thought it was me. lol

[ilovew]

If you say so...lol.

[ilovew]

It's always me :P

[snugs]

Thanks for stepping into the breach any questions please feel free to freep me

[pcottraux]

Guys...everyone, listen...no joke:

Santa Claus has just been spotted over Bluefield, WV.

It's still a little sketchy, but an airline pilot was able to snap this unclear photograph. The USO..."Unidentified Santa-like Object"...has been circled for clarity.

Santa seems to be a tad behind this year, but usually, that's good news; it means the average Total Goodness Output (TGO) has been especially strong. And a high TGO almost inevitable means a healthy TPI (Total Present Input).

Obviously, Santa has opted to skip the Middle East again this year (with exception to brief visits to our fine troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan). He's also clearly headed East-to-West...the smart thing to do in light of time zone changes.

Further bulletins as events warrant.

[DollyCali]

awright! now lets just hope some deer hunter doesn't have some shots go astray!

[pcottraux]

Yeah, most of us don't realize what a dangerous job the man has. Can you imagine what kind of insurance he must get?

[A knight without armor]

Cool swirly cloud, too.

[darkangel82]

The rates must be in the sky(literally) but he can afford it.

[Dallas59]

That's him I bet. He might have come in from South America or at least the Pacific...

[ilovew]

According to NORAD, he was in Peru not too long ago...about an hour or two ago. He must have come to the U.S. after that.

[devolve]