We do this, have for generations. Only.... we also get one fruit or veggi of our choice, last year my kids picked brussle sprouts.

I'm thinking that since if I handwash and dry the floors they look passable, they're probably not completely ruined. I'm not super invested in how they look, I guess - this is just a rental and one day the floors will be someone else's problem. It's just a little embarrassing for me that they look kinda dirty all the time even when they're not.

EVERYBODY - WE WILL NOW STOP DERAILING THIS THREAD TO TALK ABOUT MY FLOORS! I PROMISE! <3

This is even nicer than the Shark Steam-Vac

https://hooverfloormate.ptsfloorcare...FYNl7AodEW_YGg

Yes, makes sense. I would try it without the vinegar first, and would use distilled or purified water, just to keep the water as "pure" as possible (since you don't really know what it is in the products that is creating the cloudiness)

And yes we will stop derailing.

And yes to my gf (who may come across this at some point), I am aware that I do nothing now and you are awesome and the one who always does the floors, but it is not like I have no memory of it! lol

Christmas Gift
 

I would like another Christmas with my Mom.....If I could have this, I would never ask for another thing. Ever.

I'm thinking a family would be nice.

Don't they come in small, square boxes?

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One sis in law, coming right up! Of course, this means you'll have to come to Austin for the holidays, you know, to see your brother, Organic.

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That would be so nice. :) But then I'd be tempted to buy you circus peanuts for your stocking.

I'm thinking the snarky Aunt Bernice space is available. :) Of course you have to provide your own hand cuffs and could you please get that goat out of the living room?
You all really know how to make a guy feel loved, thank you :awww:

For Christmas I want...
 

1. a certain girl

2. top surgery

If you're in the market for a mean and eccentric Canadian cousin, drop me a line.

Kats.....we have this bed, and it's magnificent. Splurge....you're worth it! :)

Since I have family I don't like or talk to, I decided years ago family isn't about blood relatives
With that said, I've made my own family over the years and enjoy them very much
I think many of us have found each other for that reason
It doesn't have to be a holiday to enjoy the family feeling
Come on down our way and some of us will show you a family built on love and mutual respect not blood

I'd like to see my sister once more. It is difficult right now to get a plane ticket that isn't outrageous. Even January or February would do. She just needs to hang on til I get there. And, I'd like to be able to send her one of those snuggly warm thingys that are cocoon-like because she is cold all the time. She could get into it and watch her daily reruns of Judge Judy while falling into her daily nap :lol2: I can't find this item cause I don't know what it is called :(

I would love it if Bet got her floor problem fixed before Heroine comes swooping into this thread. And Transman was delivered a family, sans gift wrap :tease: It would be nice to explore Miss Diva's relative family offer, too :giggle:

I'd like a pair of vintage grey flannel trousers for myself. A Christmas tree cause I love the smell. And, while I'm being greedy, a chance to stop at Wizarding World on the way back from Switzerland (where my sister lives) because I love Harry Potter, and to hold a certain girl in my arms.

That is all :rubberducky:

I definitely read "Tom Cruise"

And I was like "oh god, but WHY?"

I'm afraid of him. Like terrified. I feel the same way about Tom Cruise that most people feel about Christopher Walken. If I ever saw him in real life I'd probably fetal position on the ground and cover my head until he went away. :(

Whatever. You want Tom Cruise for Christmas. Just go ahead and admit it.

Poor Katie...

It's ok, I'm sure someone will have Katie on their Christmas wish list :|

I ran out of perfume, so I need more Euphoria!
That is all :D

Terry, do you mean a Snuggie? We have them; they're nice but on the whole I prefer great big plush bathrobes. Snuggies don't close in the back, and when you get up to walk, you can trip over the front hem if you're not careful. But they are good at keeping your shoulders and arms warm, much better than an ordinary blanket.
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I would dearly love a couple things for Christmas... a dry basement and a working oven would be a great start!

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I wish the same for you, darlin.

This one is tough....especially since I just spent the last few months giving stuff away by the carful. I don't want to re-clutter my life. The things I really do want...new solar heat panels for the pool, and nice patio furniture so we can eat dinner out there....are a bit big for a Christmas stocking! :giggle:

Sooooo.....I love nice scented candles....and I'd really like us all to decorate Christmas cookies together....the ones you cut out with cookie cutters and are shaped like stockings and stars and wreaths and such. :)

Thanks so much! You've all reminded me that a family definitely does not need to be blood, nor do they have to be nearby...they just need to care. I realized when I read these and the other replies that I have a big family after all. :theisland:

Yo, bud, I think your girl plans on your being there! :sunglass:

Your friendly neighborhood helping the butches hear what their femmes are trying to tell them so all remains well in the world brother,
Dapper :cheesy:

Eh, it's okay. Holidays are designed for a little bit of indulgence.

I think Bit is right; it's the Snuggie you're looking for. The good news is, is that they are EVERYWHERE this time of year, in all colors and designs.

Snow!! :snowballfight:

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