Monday, December 21, 2015

Happy Holiday Happening!


Happy Holly Daze to one and all!

See if you can find "beavis and butthead", the 2 phillies ornaments, the yellow submarine, and "our first xmess" ornament!  No, there is no "waldo".

To my commenters - fun fax 4 u:

My tree is 38 years old, a gift from my sister when I moved into my first apartment in 1977 (I had been living with the sperm and egg donors until then).

The lights and the treetop star are new this year.

The tree skirt was crocheted in the late 80s by a now-deceased former co-worker.

The tree is under four feet (a nod to spo) and sits on my sunporch so as not to tempt my curious kitties. 
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  1. JonDecember 21, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    I hope your kitties won't climb that beautiful tree - - my brood of felines belong in reform school.
    Have a great holiday week!

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  2. Gorilla BananasDecember 21, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    Cute tree, Anne Marie! Don't let the dogs hump it! Oh you've cats, not dogs. Hopefully they won't want to hump it!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:28 PM

      cats don't hump trees; at least mine don't.

      I am grateful for your friendship, oh noble ape; happy yuletide to all at your dwelling place!

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  3. RaybeardDecember 21, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Thank you, A.M. - and the same plus more to you and ALL of yours.

    In my teen years it was I who was the family's Xmas decorator. I revelled in it and always got a huge tree, around eight foot or more, which had to be lopped shorter so as to fit in below the ceiling. Decorated with tons of glittering ornaments, lametta and fairy lights, it was a standing irresistible temptation to whichever was our pussy at the time (we seemed to go through them at an alarming rate) and there'd inevitably be those moments when all would come crashing down, with one scared feline running for cover as if the end of the world had been signalled. But after a few curses and sighs eventually it was all put up again - only to wait for the next time it all happened once more.
    No such event nowadays. Not a trace of Xmas around here (save for the few cards I've received, in a small pile on the end of the settee)> Actually, even Mr Nasty downstairs has a tree in his window, to which he's welcome.
    Happy days!





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  4. Ana BailuneDecember 21, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Merry Christmas!!!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:25 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  5. BobDecember 21, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Love the tree, and I bet the cats feel like giants next to it!
    Ours, well, Tuxedo and Consuelo, like to lie beneath the tree as if they're outside cats.
    Alas, MaxGoldberg just wants to eat the tree.

    Happy Holidays AM & RTG!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      my girls admire it from afar. I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  6. Sandra CoxDecember 21, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I love the picture! It looks so cheerful and serene.
    Happy Holi-daze;)

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:20 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  7. the dogs' motherDecember 21, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Happy, happy, merry, merry, warm and cozy holidays!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide! and to the gnomes, may your beer always be cold!

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  8. slugmamaDecember 21, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    The Phillies logo on a crab shell is a nice touch....lolz

    Merry Christmas!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      I purchased that crab shell in baltimore about 4 years ago.

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  9. R.J.December 21, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Happy Holidays!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  10. Debra She Who SeeksDecember 21, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    A lovely tree! Happy Holidays to you!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  11. Mistress MaddieDecember 21, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    I swear I can hear the faint sounds of Here We Come A Wassailing in the background. Lovely little tree, with a beautifully made skirt, and balls hung with care no doubt!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      I ALWAYS hang my balls with care; wouldn't want them to be shattered! ;-b

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  12. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Thank you for being a Musical Santa with all your great music and video selections for us to enjoy. Tree looks perfect. Was the photo taken at a different time or is it still really that green outside in Philly at the moment? If so, Santa's gotta get some wheels for his sleigh.

    ~ Freckles

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      yes, it really IS that green here. currently 70F; I have the house windows open. I took that pix last sunday.

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  13. Mark in DEDecember 21, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    What a festive little tree! Best of the holidays to you and Spouse.

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  14. BreenlanternDecember 21, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    What an adorable tree! I shall post pics of this year's decor this well.

    Happy Merry Jolly and all that!

    Sassybear
    Www.Idleeyesandadormy.Com

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  15. wcsDecember 22, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    Same to you! Lovely tree. :)

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:03 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  16. TravelDecember 22, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Ho-Ho-Ho, Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:03 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  17. Sandra CoxDecember 22, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    It's almost here.....

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  18. AnonymousDecember 23, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I hope you have a happy holiday season along with a festive new year! RJJS

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:02 PM

      MWAH! I am grateful for your friendship; happy yuletide!

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  19. John Going GentlyDecember 24, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Enjoy the little chores xxxx

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 3:01 PM

      dishwasher/washing machine/dryer are all running. I have the house windows open. cats and spouse are napping. I am having a spot of lunch. spouse made chocolate chip cookies whilst I was at work. it was good to hear your cheerful voice today!

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  20. Ur-spoDecember 24, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    happy holidays to you my sweet, no matter what your height.

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 8:28 PM

      MWAH MWAH MWAH to you, dear spo! love you lots and bunches!

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  21. Sandra CoxDecember 24, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Happy Birthday Christmas Tree. You wear your 38 years well:)
    Anne Marie, have wonderful holidays.

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 8:33 PM

      I just spoke with my sister; she cannot believe I still have that tree!

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  22. RogerDecember 24, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    enjoy the holiday weekend my dear! ����

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 24, 2015 at 11:20 PM

      thank you roger; thank you for your friendship! merry yuletide to you and your household!

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  23. The Midnight MagpieDecember 25, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Adorable tree! With heart felt ornaments. Merry Christmas to a new friend. Enjoy the season

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  24. Fearsome BeardDecember 25, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Holly HappyDaze!

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    1. anne marie in phillyDecember 25, 2015 at 4:28 PM

      (sings) sunday monday happy daze, tuesday wednesday happy daze...

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  25. JonoDecember 26, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    I always thought it was Happy Hollandaise.

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  26. Hot guysJanuary 4, 2016 at 6:39 PM

    Hope we see each other even more this year. :)
    And let's make it a good one. All the best!

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