A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-06-05....Finest Christmas Tables, Part I

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[Billie]

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With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas fast approaching, I asked a Few of Our Finest to set some of their finest Christmas tables to present throughout these next few weeks. Each one has chosen her own theme, and no one else has seen it. Today our featured guest artists are deadhead and tuliptree76.

I hope you enjoy and appreciate their beautiful Christmas offerings as much as I do. It's always rewarding when we have our Finest' contributions, but never moreso than during the Christmas holidays.

Thank you, Colleen and Tulip!

Ornament Wreaths

Every year, I make one or two ornament wreaths as gifts. They are very easy to make, even for those of us who aren’t very crafty! The following is how to make an ornament wreath.

You will need:
(1) A circular wreath form (Large or small)
(2) Ball Christmas ornaments (glass, plastic, or satin – all sizes and colors)
(3) A glue gun and hot glue

Dab a little glue on the wreath form where you would like to place an ornament, and then attach the ornament to the form. Make sure the metal or plastic loop on the ornament faces in towards the form so that it doesn't show when the wreath is finished. Keep adding glue and ornaments until you cover the front and sides of the wreath form. Don't put any ornaments on the back of the form so that it can easily hang on a wall.

I like to put the larger ornaments as a base around the form and use the smaller ornaments to fill in the gaps between the larger ornaments. I also like to start at the back of the wreath and move to the front, but there is no set way on arranging the ornaments. After you cover the form, you can add bows or other decorations if you like. Also, add a wire or string to the back so you can hang it.

Hint: Add the string or wire to the wreath form before you add the ornaments. It will make tying the string easier.

And now you have a beautiful wreath for you or someone else to enjoy!

Merry Christmas!

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-05-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dolly,
I'm saying prayers. Too much. I hope you and your Mom are warm. I wish I lived near you to help somehow.

[GodBlessUSA]

I always liked this one. :)

Grateful Dead ~ Touch of Grey

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Hey big mouth why don't you shout it from the roof tops.LOL.

How are ya?

{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Hi GBUSA.

Did ya rest well?

{{{HUGS}}}

[luvie]

yeah...yeah!!!!

((((hugs))))

Hi, yourself! You havin' a good Saturday? Man..it's been forever since we were here at the same time...or anywhere!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

I am having a great Saturday and it has been for ever since I have been able to chat with you.

Darn **** making it impossible to be here,since I have to get up so early and we are so darn busy and I am to tired when I get home.~sigh~

[luvie]

I know that your job has much longer hours and harder **** than mine does! I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop at our place. It gets nuts there the last 2 weeks of the season.

What all did you do today?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

It's a job and I do enjoy working there,but this year I should have taken a vacation during this time of year.LOL.

Well ,I listened to Tony and visited with GBUSA,then I cleaned the kitchen and living room and chatted some more with GBUSA,took a nap from which I woke up about 30 Minutes ago.LOL.

[GodBlessUSA]

I love the holidays but with everyone's schedule, I can't wait until the it's back to normal. I'm sure you really can't wait. LOL! :) I'll remind you both in September next year to take time off this time of year. LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

I only rested for an hour but it seemed longer. I feel much better. Thanks :)

[deadhead]

Thank You so much :-) I love this song..."I will get by"..."I will survive"

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

I am hoping next year won't be so bad,we are still operating under new management and they haven't worked out all the kinks out yet.LOL.

I think I won't need a reminder.~chuckle~

[Mrs.Nooseman]

That's good to hear.:)

[luvie]

Man...if you can take vacation this time of year, do it! We aren't allowed to hardly have a weekend of after October. No one, even the manager, is allowed to have vacation!

I hated that I only got to hear 30 minutes of Tony's show this morning. We don't get the first hour here on the radio, so when I had to shut down the computer it was all over for me! WAAAAAA! Was it good today? He has really sounded strong since he got back yesterday.

[luvie]

This part of it..the work..it partly why I don't like Christmas like I used to. That plus both my parents died in December. Kinda takes the fun out of it.

Even if you remind me, we don't get ANY vacation after October! It's a rule! GRRRRR!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

We are not allowed to have vacation during this time of year,but if you put in for it 6 month in advance they can't deny it.LOL.

I can't do it next year since I am taking my vacation in the summer to see my family and I'll be using all my vacation days then.LOL.

Tony was great and it was good to hear him today.

[deadhead]

"That plus both my parents died in December"

Toughest part of the Christmas season, missing our loved ones who have past on, and having lost both of your parents in December, that is so sad.

[GodBlessUSA]

That will always make this a difficult month Luv. I figured it wouldn't be a good time to request time off. :) Before we know it, it will be January.

[GodBlessUSA]

I have to go finish the tree with BooBoo. I'll be back in a while. :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Have fun.

See ya when ya get back.:)