Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Dec 18th 2006, 8:02 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by Englishmum
Brown-nosing I should think.....either from his staff or his clients who want to continue keep his business..... 
What kinds of gifts are you getting? Wine? Processed meats & cheeses? Candy?
We had an elaborate gift parcel sent to us once and all the stuff was revolting.....peppermint bark, loads of cinnamon flavoured candy type things in jars, American chocs (yuk).....in fact 95% of the contents went in the bin along with the photo cards LOL!
I get the impression that it's all a tax write off too.
What kinds of gifts are you getting? Wine? Processed meats & cheeses? Candy?
We had an elaborate gift parcel sent to us once and all the stuff was revolting.....peppermint bark, loads of cinnamon flavoured candy type things in jars, American chocs (yuk).....in fact 95% of the contents went in the bin along with the photo cards LOL!
I get the impression that it's all a tax write off too.
LOL....yes elaborate gift parcels and not from clients. Received one on Saturday...a sleigh filled with candy. Maybe it's because he doesn't participate in the bloody Secret Santa farce.
Dec 19th 2006, 7:47 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
I have just received one of these cards in the mail to day...my heart hit the floor and I feel so bad. 
It's from the family of one of my daughter's high school friends...her friend Lisa died of cancer in 2005. Last year's card was of Lisa (just before she died...she looked terrible poor girl) with her two younger brothers...this year it's just the two boys. 
Edit: I've just noticed...Lisa's name is on the card too.
It's from the family of one of my daughter's high school friends...her friend Lisa died of cancer in 2005. Last year's card was of Lisa (just before she died...she looked terrible poor girl) with her two younger brothers...this year it's just the two boys. Edit: I've just noticed...Lisa's name is on the card too.
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Dec 19th 2006, 8:36 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by Hiro11
My God, you're a gloomy bunch...
Christmas decorations...pah! Bad for the environment.
Pictures of kids on Christmas cards...pah! Chuck them in the shredder.
Really in the Christmas spirit, aren't we!
Christmas decorations...pah! Bad for the environment.
Pictures of kids on Christmas cards...pah! Chuck them in the shredder.
Really in the Christmas spirit, aren't we!
Dec 20th 2006, 2:59 am
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by nethead
Oh dear, well I hasve to confess we sent some photo cards of our two youngest to some friends and family, but that's 'cause they are super cute. 
Dec 20th 2006, 2:27 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
We have sent picture cards to Great grand parents in England...but never friends or other family....
Someone I've not talked to in years is now sending me picturecards of her kids...I had no idea she was even expecting one child let alone had two...so you can tell how long its been since we've talked...
Someone I've not talked to in years is now sending me picturecards of her kids...I had no idea she was even expecting one child let alone had two...so you can tell how long its been since we've talked...
Dec 20th 2006, 2:30 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I have just received one of these cards in the mail to day...my heart hit the floor and I feel so bad. It's from the family of one of my daughter's high school friends...her friend Lisa died of cancer in 2005. Last year's card was of Lisa (just before she died...she looked terrible poor girl) with her two younger brothers...this year it's just the two boys.
Edit: I've just noticed...Lisa's name is on the card too.
It's from the family of one of my daughter's high school friends...her friend Lisa died of cancer in 2005. Last year's card was of Lisa (just before she died...she looked terrible poor girl) with her two younger brothers...this year it's just the two boys. Edit: I've just noticed...Lisa's name is on the card too.
Dec 20th 2006, 2:37 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
[QUOTE=nethead]Oh dear, well I hasve to confess we sent some photo cards of our two youngest to some friends and family, but that's 'cause they are super cute.
Awwwww -- they are adorable! I have to confess I did the photo card thing for the first time this year! I usually do my own greeting cards, but couldn't be arsed with the little man keeping me up all night!
Awwwww -- they are adorable! I have to confess I did the photo card thing for the first time this year! I usually do my own greeting cards, but couldn't be arsed with the little man keeping me up all night!
Dec 20th 2006, 2:44 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
They are looking at the little one so adoringly.. what a beautiful pic..
Dec 20th 2006, 3:00 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
looks like the little baby "away in the manger." he's gorgeous.
Dec 20th 2006, 3:06 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by TruBrit
what lisa's name is on this years card of the two boys
Yes...it says her name last...the boys are first...then mum and dad...then Lisa. I see it as an 'add on' in a way....showing she's not forgotten and will always be part of their family. Don't know if I would do the same...but there again I just don't know how I would carry on if the same happened to my daughter.
Dec 20th 2006, 3:42 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
No kidding. Jeeze, just accept them for what they are and get on with it!
Dec 20th 2006, 3:44 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by Englishmum
Brown-nosing I should think.....either from his staff or his clients who want to continue keep his business.....
What kinds of gifts are you getting? Wine? Processed meats & cheeses? Candy?
We had an elaborate gift parcel sent to us once and all the stuff was revolting.....peppermint bark, loads of cinnamon flavoured candy type things in jars, American chocs (yuk).....in fact 95% of the contents went in the bin along with the photo cards LOL!
I get the impression that it's all a tax write off too.
What kinds of gifts are you getting? Wine? Processed meats & cheeses? Candy?
We had an elaborate gift parcel sent to us once and all the stuff was revolting.....peppermint bark, loads of cinnamon flavoured candy type things in jars, American chocs (yuk).....in fact 95% of the contents went in the bin along with the photo cards LOL!
I get the impression that it's all a tax write off too.
So there .... stick that in your bin
Dec 20th 2006, 3:50 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by Rete
Bah Humbug ... I happen to prefer American Chocolate to European Chocolate. Never could figure out what all the raving was about with EC. And I love cinnamon flavored candy as well.
So there .... stick that in your bin
So there .... stick that in your bin
Cadbury's is preferable to any European chocolate IMHO. I love anything that tastes of cinnamon.
Dec 20th 2006, 4:52 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by Rete
Bah Humbug ... I happen to prefer American Chocolate to European Chocolate. Never could figure out what all the raving was about with EC. And I love cinnamon flavored candy as well.
So there .... stick that in your bin
So there .... stick that in your bin
Well what would you know?......you're an American!
Have you tried the Green & Black's organic chocolate from Italy? Or Lindt? Or Cadbury's? (no not the stuff made under licence from Hershey's but the choc made in Bournville, Birmingham, England)
What a pity we can't take you to a 'blind tasting' test! I reckon you would somehow prefer European chocolate...
Oh well, I'm off to NYC on Friday and I plan to go to City Bakery nr Union Square for a 'shot' of hot choc....I've never tasted anything so choclatey and sickly in my life LOL! I've given up on trying to get into Serendipity, the queues are far too long.
Dec 20th 2006, 6:03 pm
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Re: Cards w/ Pictures of the Kids
Originally Posted by Englishmum
Well what would you know?......you're an American!
Have you tried the Green & Black's organic chocolate from Italy? Or Lindt? Or Cadbury's? (no not the stuff made under licence from Hershey's but the choc made in Bournville, Birmingham, England)
What a pity we can't take you to a 'blind tasting' test! I reckon you would somehow prefer European chocolate...
Oh well, I'm off to NYC on Friday and I plan to go to City Bakery nr Union Square for a 'shot' of hot choc....I've never tasted anything so choclatey and sickly in my life LOL! I've given up on trying to get into Serendipity, the queues are far too long.
Have you tried the Green & Black's organic chocolate from Italy? Or Lindt? Or Cadbury's? (no not the stuff made under licence from Hershey's but the choc made in Bournville, Birmingham, England)
What a pity we can't take you to a 'blind tasting' test! I reckon you would somehow prefer European chocolate...
Oh well, I'm off to NYC on Friday and I plan to go to City Bakery nr Union Square for a 'shot' of hot choc....I've never tasted anything so choclatey and sickly in my life LOL! I've given up on trying to get into Serendipity, the queues are far too long.
I will admit to not liking Hersey Kisses but I love Dove Chocolate and not that fussy on Godiva although it isn't bad but not worth the price.