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The***OFFICIAL***Weekend Singles' Thread-(December 22-25, 2006)Christmas Stories ~ Christmas Weekend
December 22, 2006
| DollyCali and Snugs
Posted on 12/22/2006 4:56:30 PM PST by 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 ?
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: christmas; movies; singles; wonderfullife
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Snugs will be sharing/pinging on Saturday & Sunday and on Monday I will offer the ULTIMATE Christmas Story - the Birth of Jesus. Hope all who are in town & have time will drop in & wish share your holiday greetings.
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posted on
12/22/2006 4:56:33 PM PST
by
DollyCali
To: 38special; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; aft_lizard; abishai; A knight without armor; ...
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:01:38 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:20:18 PM PST
by
ilovew
(I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)
To: ilovew; DollyCali; All
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:22:31 PM PST
by
darkangel82
(Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
To: darkangel82
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:26:27 PM PST
by
ilovew
(I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)
To: darkangel82; ilovew
Hi! Just got back in. My Toby decided to take off again.. 2 hours !
ugh I was really worried as he is NOT street smart. The nearby main street(about half mile away) was heavy traffic/fast...he remained deep in natl forest though it seems & came trotting out of back yard.
While I was working on thread, I kept going out & looking for him.
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:35:49 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: ilovew
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:36:14 PM PST
by
darkangel82
(Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
To: DollyCali
Good thing you found him (someone watching over him at Christmas, maybe?)
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:37:18 PM PST
by
darkangel82
(Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
To: darkangel82
my thought exactly ...but this is a reoccuring thing. I do a lot of praying for that guy!
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:39:08 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:39:13 PM PST
by
ilovew
(I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)
To: darkangel82
I'm great. Three of my four brothers are home now so it really feels like Christmas. The other one is spending Christmas with his girlfriend (and, I believe, her parents as well).
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:40:38 PM PST
by
ilovew
(I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)
To: ilovew
very wet,very muddy but seems to be fine. We had just gotten back from 2 hour hike (he was running off leash)...and he was almost in house & saw "something" & took off.
Are you still getting along w/mom?
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:40:39 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
That's good. Lol I understand the "saw something" routine. My cocker spaniel does that all the time.
Yep, we're getting along fine. We went shopping again yesterday :)
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:45:05 PM PST
by
ilovew
(I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)
To: DollyCali
Spent the last two evening decorating our Church for Christmas Mass.
Still needs the finishing touches but this is what we had done last night.
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posted on
12/22/2006 5:52:20 PM PST
by
mware
(By all that you hold dear... on this good earth... I bid you stand! Men of the West!)
To: ilovew
Good to hear. My brother lives out of state, so I only see him a few times a year. The rest of my family does not speak to me.
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posted on
12/22/2006 6:05:33 PM PST
by
darkangel82
(Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
To: DollyCali
I'm here, but for a bit. Got to go to work tomorrow and put a cap on my Christmas shopping. Been very busy at work, haven't had a day off since December 10th and monthly closing starts the day after Christmas but we are so behind, I have to knock in some work into the system. I'll be here for a little bit.
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posted on
12/22/2006 6:10:55 PM PST
by
Nowhere Man
(Pansy: 1987 - 2006, I miss you, Princess. RIP. Say "Hi" to Greystone for me)
To: mware
wonderful pix! thanks for sharing. are you in charge of all the seasonal decorating at church?
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posted on
12/22/2006 6:11:05 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: Nowhere Man
Well, hi there.. noted your tagline..
"sigh"...
I too have been having some rough Oliver days.. I miss him so much. Been a little over a year.
All that work is good on payday I guess...
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posted on
12/22/2006 6:12:17 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: darkangel82
Awww I'm sorry. I know I'm not family but I'll talk to you :)
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posted on
12/22/2006 6:12:59 PM PST
by
ilovew
(I'm thankful to PFC Mike Adams who died in Iraq three years ago...I'll never forget you, Mike.)
To: onyx
Personal Ping to one of our favorite Married Singles!
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posted on
12/22/2006 6:13:55 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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