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What a WONDERFUL idea, and it makes Christmas giving so much easier!!

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November 08, 2011, 04:07:34 PM
Got this in an email and it sounds like a pretty good idea to me so I thought I'd share it:

What a WONDERFUL idea, and it makes Christmas giving so much easier!!


Blessings,
Charli

Think about this !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subj: Birth of a New Tradition for Christmas Giving
Christmas 2011 --

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.

Your local charity Thrift Store has more that used clothing! A gift for small children doesn't have to be NEW!

Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.

THIS is the new American Christmas tradition. Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?

Trump 2020

The Troll

#1
November 08, 2011, 05:47:39 PM

Na, Na, Na I'm going to Walmart where the  prices are lower.   :yes:

damfast

#2
November 09, 2011, 07:55:45 AM
those are really good ideas.  something to think about, isnt it! 
It's always darkest before the dawn.  So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

me

#3
November 09, 2011, 08:29:39 AM
Yep, it keeps the money local for sure.   :yes: :smile:
Trump 2020

The Troll

#4
November 09, 2011, 09:10:10 AM
Quote from: me on November 09, 2011, 08:29:39 AM
Yep, it keeps the money local for sure.   :yes: :smile:

  I want to go to Walmart for quality.   :yes: :thumbsup:

Henry Hawk

#5
November 09, 2011, 10:02:24 AM
The hawk is going to give out some of his LOVE this season.........so you guys better be good.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

The Troll

#6
November 09, 2011, 02:16:01 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on November 09, 2011, 10:02:24 AM
The hawk is going to give out some of his LOVE this season.........so you guys better be good.

  That's is one thing about giving out luck, it don't cost anything and it isn't imported.   :yes:

Palehorse

#7
November 09, 2011, 07:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Troll on November 09, 2011, 02:16:01 PM
     

  That's is one thing about giving out luck, it don't cost anything and it isn't imported.   :yes:

In that case, best of luck to all of you this holiday season.

Christmas? BAH HUMBUG!
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damfast

#8
November 10, 2011, 09:27:36 AM
PH you cant fake a humbug!!!!!

i love christmas, get your lights up early, gimme some snow.  and of course, go to walmart!!!!!!!!
It's always darkest before the dawn.  So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

Palehorse

#9
November 10, 2011, 08:43:35 PM
Quote from: damfast on November 10, 2011, 09:27:36 AM
PH you cant fake a humbug!!!!!

i love christmas, get your lights up early, gimme some snow.  and of course, go to walmart!!!!!!!!

I ain't faking!

I'll take the snow, but the lights and the rest of that crap can be stuck where the sun doesn't shine!
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

damfast

#10
November 11, 2011, 07:35:30 AM
i think the sun dont shine in Shesgon.

They wrote a song bout it.....

long time ago.
It's always darkest before the dawn.  So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

The Troll

#11
November 11, 2011, 08:26:15 AM
Quote from: damfast on November 11, 2011, 07:35:30 AM
i think the sun dont shine in Shesgon.

They wrote a song bout it.....

long time ago.

   I never heard of your song.  But here is a song that J. J. Cale sang.

  You told me, you didn't love me no mo!
  Yes, I've heard that one before.

  Same thing, same news.
  You treat me like a fool
  that you can use.

  Let me tell you
  I won't be kind
  "You can put it right there
  WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE." :music1:  :biggrin: :music1:

damfast

#12
November 11, 2011, 07:30:51 PM
Quote from: The Troll on November 11, 2011, 08:26:15 AM
   I never heard of your song.  But here is a song that J. J. Cale sang.

  You told me, you didn't love me no mo!
  Yes, I've heard that one before.

  Same thing, same news.
  You treat me like a fool
  that you can use.

  Let me tell you
  I won't be kind
  "You can put it right there
  WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE." :music1:  :biggrin: :music1:

it goes like this:

Aint no sunshine in shegon,
only dark clouds when she goes awayyyyy
Ain not sunshine in shegon, on,
And this house just aint no ho o ome
any time shegons awway ay ay
YOU OTTER LEAVE THAT YOUNG THING ALONE
aint no sunshine in shegon
youknow you know youknow
. . .
It's always darkest before the dawn.  So if you're going to steal your neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.
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