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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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To: RockinRight
61
posted on
12/22/2006 7:49:03 PM PST
by
darkangel82
(Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Hahah! Just heard a few - I particularly love " A Poor Boy's 12 Days Of Christmas" and "Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire!" Where did you find these excellent parodies? Lots of laughs and thanks for sharing!
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posted on
12/22/2006 7:50:26 PM PST
by
HitmanLV
(Rock, Rock, Rock and Rollergames! Rockin' & Rolling, Rockin' with Rollergames!)
To: Victoria Delsoul
Yes Christmas is my favorite time of year and I am enjoying it! Thanks!
63
posted on
12/22/2006 7:53:06 PM PST
by
HitmanLV
(Rock, Rock, Rock and Rollergames! Rockin' & Rolling, Rockin' with Rollergames!)
To: HitmanLV
I know, they are hilarious.
Anyway, I need to get going.
It's a busy Christmas time for me. :-)
Nighty night.
To: HitmanLV
Mine as well.
Ciao, Vinnie.
To: Victoria Delsoul
Thanks again for sharing them! Good night and God bless!
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posted on
12/22/2006 7:59:15 PM PST
by
HitmanLV
(Rock, Rock, Rock and Rollergames! Rockin' & Rolling, Rockin' with Rollergames!)
To: RockinRight
Not really a bad idea. The hardest thing is to be able to start your own traditions. In my experience, the families seem to keep track of who you spent the holidays with the previous year!!!! And they let you know it!!!!! :) Not saying that they don't mean well, but it can be trying.
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posted on
12/22/2006 8:18:36 PM PST
by
Shyla
To: Victoria Delsoul
I can't stop laughing at these, Victoria. LOL!!
I think that Porky Pig song is an absolute classic!
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posted on
12/22/2006 8:18:41 PM PST
by
Alberta's Child
(Can money pay for all the days I lived awake but half asleep?)
To: DollyCali; snugs; All
Hello everyone!
We are wrapping gifts right now and I am just looking forward to having some time with my dad on Christmas Eve and with my boys on Christmas Day.
To: Kate of Spice Island
70
posted on
12/22/2006 8:24:34 PM PST
by
darkangel82
(Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
To: Victoria Delsoul; snugs
just got back - dinner out Victoria...
Snugs,
no I have never made (nor heard ) of that buckeye candy recipe. booklet packet arrived today. Thank you! Did you get your package yet? Hope it wont sit in an storage area like the last one!!!!
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posted on
12/22/2006 8:45:16 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: Alberta's Child; Victoria Delsoul
The songs are a hoot..agree!
72
posted on
12/22/2006 8:45:55 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: krunkygirl
you tell him.. he surely doesn't listen to me!!!!
73
posted on
12/22/2006 8:46:56 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: Victoria Delsoul
I don't think this is working, hun. :-(
74
posted on
12/22/2006 8:48:48 PM PST
by
fieldmarshaldj
(Cheney X -- Destroying the Liberal Democrat Traitors By Any Means Necessary -- Ya Dig ? Sho 'Nuff.)
To: Kate of Spice Island; snugs
Enjoy your dad Kate!!!
snugs, I know it is one year that you lost your mom on Christmas Eve. I lost my dad at Christmas time also (16 years ago)
A day doesn't pass that I don't' think of him & miss him...
I hope you & your dad can have a good day despite the inherent sadness that accompanies anniversaries such as this.
How is he doing?
will you spend any time w/Phil? (was he the one in California last week?)
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posted on
12/22/2006 8:49:31 PM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: fieldmarshaldj
Hi Just got in.. (not ignoring you).. well, this is a thread with different openings/topics that EVERYONE ignores anyway.
You just chat with whom you want on any topic you want, Most of the thread cops are no longer with us. We do try to keep things at PG13 or better level. We are all different ages, interests, jobs, hobbies.. our common thread is friendship here
It is a singles thread for singles & their friends. We have several married regulars who are our buddies here.
might want to look back at some past threads for ideas
HERE to get a feel of the discourse
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posted on
12/22/2006 8:54:12 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
To: Kate of Spice Island
Fine, just watching basketball and FReeping.
78
posted on
12/22/2006 8:58:44 PM PST
by
darkangel82
(Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
To: RockinRight
Hey, that's a good one. Reagan was the master of great quotes.
79
posted on
12/22/2006 9:01:43 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: darkangel82
We are watching the Suns & the Wizards.
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