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December 25, 2013

A White Christmas Open Thread - [Niedermeyer's Dead Horse]
— Open Blogger

Talk about what ya like here.

Be it cold or hot, sunny or not, Bing and I wish you a very merry Christmas.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 06:50 AM | Comments (84)
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1 Marry Christmas all!

Posted by: RWC at December 25, 2013 06:57 AM (Q6HBD)

2 Geeze. Merry Christmas.

Posted by: RWC at December 25, 2013 06:57 AM (Q6HBD)

3 Ya best get that look off yer face before I slap the taste outta yer mouth.

Posted by: Bang Crosby at December 25, 2013 06:58 AM (CjCPZ)

4 I got the MST3K 25th anniversary set for Christmas! Yay! Mitchelll!!!

Posted by: freaked at December 25, 2013 07:03 AM (mOJT1)

5 Actually, it's a Bloody Mary Christmas morning on the East Cape of Baja California. The weather is perfect, sunny and warm, and I have plenty of food and liquid. Too bad I have to go back to work on Sunday. In the snow. Merry Christmas to all.

Posted by: Bourbon and Soda at December 25, 2013 07:05 AM (+G8gM)

6 The NY Times has an article today taking shots at Christie and his "bully" image.

This is a classic tactic on the part of the Democrats: they push a flawed candidate with their house media until he is seen as a front-runner, then slowly chip away at his image until he is fatally flawed.

It worked with Romney.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 25, 2013 07:08 AM (QFxY5)

7 The NY Times has an article today taking shots at Christie and his "bully" image. Well, at least they aren't doing it to a Republican this time.

Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 07:11 AM (kqlv3)

8 Merry Christmas to you all!

Posted by: Yoshi, Aggrieved Victim of the White Man at December 25, 2013 07:12 AM (QyDWe)

Well, there was a mouse stirring overnight in the de Monet household.

Sometime between 3am and 6am one of my teens came down and wiped out half of the chips and dip meant for the whole family to snack on today.

It's not too late to switch out stocking contents for a lump of coal. Santa and I are tight!

Posted by: Count de Monet at December 25, 2013 07:15 AM (BAS5M)

10 10 degrees & big lazy snowflakes coming down. Looks like a painting out there. Merry Christmas

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2013 07:23 AM (HVff2)

11 delurking for a quick drive-by comment- Merry Christmas to the Horde! I hope you all have a great day filled with family and friends, good food, booze, and where possible firearms.

Posted by: BunkerInTheBurbs at December 25, 2013 07:25 AM (X3xYu)

12 Junior up at 5 am and moved at warp 8 to the tree and presents. Merry Christmas All!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: The Man from Athens at December 25, 2013 07:27 AM (RXQ2T)

13 Merry Christmas to all from one of your Jewish peeps. Here's to better times ahead.

Posted by: Throat Wobbler Mangrove at December 25, 2013 07:29 AM (mX/+4)

14 Well, at least they aren't doing it to a Republican this time. Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 11:11 AM (kqlv3) LOL

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 07:35 AM (XIxXP)

15 1 Marry Christmas all! Posted by: RWC at December 25, 2013 10:57 AM (Q6HBD) That's the third time I've seen "Marry Christmas" here this morning. Frickin' idiot spellcheckers.

Posted by: rickl at December 25, 2013 07:37 AM (sdi6R)

16 Frickin' idiot spellcheckers. Posted by: rickl at December 25, 2013 11:37 AM (sdi6R) I once Knew a girl named Mary Christmas. She was hotter than fire.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 07:38 AM (XIxXP)

17 She'll shoot your eye out!

http://tinyurl.com/mxbj9cb

Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 07:40 AM (aTXUx)

18 Merry Christmas to all you reprobates and your families. Now, back to Zeppelin I and breakfast.

Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 07:42 AM (kqlv3)

19 Christmas Open Thread Compliance pic

With Santa Stompy Boots

http://tinyurl.com/k82ubev

Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 07:43 AM (aTXUx)

20 I got something to grump about: People sneering at/bitching about people who visit their church on Christmas.

Being called an 'asshole' (actual quote) by the 'regulars' won't make anyone want to return next Sunday. And I'm not going to claim I know the mind of God, but the stuff I've read leads me to believe that's probably not how He expects visitors to be treated.

Posted by: Weird Aunt HeatherRadish at December 25, 2013 07:44 AM (xW2bf)

21 Marry, 'tis a merry Christmas i'faith...

Posted by: Richard McEnroe at December 25, 2013 07:45 AM (XO6WW)

22 Christmas Open Thread Compliance pic with moar elbows

http://tinyurl.com/lo79r3p

Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 07:45 AM (aTXUx)

23 Merry Christmas to all you 'rons and 'ettes. Gotta work today, but I'm still feeling up. Life is good.

Posted by: Soona at December 25, 2013 07:46 AM (gNBIS)

24 Being called an 'asshole' (actual quote) by the 'regulars' won't make anyone want to return next Sunday. And I'm not going to claim I know the mind of God, but the stuff I've read leads me to believe that's probably not how He expects visitors to be treated. Posted by: Weird Aunt HeatherRadish at December 25, 2013 11:44 AM (xW2bf) Oh Crap. Didja sit in someones seat? The regulars get pissy about that. They think they own the pew.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 07:46 AM (XIxXP)

25 Someone please buy this poor girl a bra for Christmas

http://tinyurl.com/k62cmou

Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 07:48 AM (aTXUx)

26 How sad HeatherRadish. There is a meme that went around a few years ago. Going to church regularly doesn't make you Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a mechanic. Seems apropos. Christianity is not supposed to be: Fulfill this list and you're in; that is more like Islam.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 25, 2013 07:49 AM (FYUWS)

27 Posted by: Weird Aunt HeatherRadish at December 25, 2013 11:44 AM (xW2bf) Amen!

Posted by: RWC at December 25, 2013 07:51 AM (Q6HBD)

28 Someone please buy this poor girl a bra for Christmas

http://tinyurl.com/k62cmou

Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 11:48 AM (aTXUx)

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No! No bra for this naughty naughty girl.

Posted by: Santa - rubbing one out at December 25, 2013 07:51 AM (gNBIS)

Someone please buy this poor girl a bra for Christmas

Or DON'T!

Posted by: BunkerInTheBurbs at December 25, 2013 07:53 AM (X3xYu)

30 26 Going to church regularly doesn't make you Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a mechanic. Posted by: PaleRider at December 25, 2013 11:49 AM (FYUWS) That is great.

Posted by: rickl at December 25, 2013 07:53 AM (sdi6R)

31 Someone please buy this poor girl a bra for Christmas Now that's a gift I'd like to see under the tree.

Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 07:55 AM (XxE2T)

32
The chick has fake eyebrows, but everything else looks normal.

Posted by: Doctor Fish at December 25, 2013 07:55 AM (pJF+c)

33 Now that's a gift I'd like to see under the tree. Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 11:55 AM (XxE2T) What is it about Bras you like?

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 07:56 AM (XIxXP)

34
Ms. Santa is udderly beautiful!

Posted by: Doctor Fish at December 25, 2013 07:56 AM (pJF+c)

35 I remember reading about a church in Harlem which had a fantastic gospel choir and a colorful preacher. Yuppies and tourists liked to gather in the back to take pictures and recordings.

The preacher finally said to them "this is the Lord's house and all are welcome, but please show respect for those who come to worship and dress up a little bit"

Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 07:57 AM (aTXUx)

36 What is it about Bras you like? The way the light filters through the when they are hanging on a lamp.

Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 07:57 AM (XxE2T)

37 The way the light filters through the when they are hanging on a lamp. Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 11:57 AM (XxE2T) Well Done Sir.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 07:58 AM (XIxXP)

38
I'm unsure if she could pass the Hooter's physical standards test?

Posted by: Doctor Fish at December 25, 2013 08:00 AM (pJF+c)

39 36 What is it about Bras you like?

The way the light filters through the when they are hanging on a lamp. Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2013 11:57 AM

I'll be in my bunk

Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 08:00 AM (aTXUx)

40 Silicon rags for wiping my carry peace, big first aid kit, iwb holster for my 357, keep calm and carry on t shirt with two glocks, twoGlenn Beck books. Seems my family knows me.

Posted by: traye at December 25, 2013 08:01 AM (ynDKF)

41 Seems my family knows me. Posted by: traye at December 25, 2013 12:01 PM (ynDKF) I got a meat smoker, no not that, and electric one.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 08:03 AM (XIxXP)

42 I'm unsure if she could pass the Hooter's physical standards test? I think they call that wrecking the curve.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 08:04 AM (XIxXP)

43 Merry Merry Christmas, all y'all. I got a big fuzzy robe with a hood and a TARDIS mug. Took a pic with the hood pulled down; it looks like "When Doctor Who Met the Dementor".

Posted by: Mama AJ at December 25, 2013 08:06 AM (SUKHu)

44 I got the MST3K 25th anniversary set for Christmas! Yay!

Mitchelll!!!

Posted by: freaked at December 25, 2013 11:03 AM (mOJT1)

Heart pounding. Mitchell! Veins clogging. Mitchell!

Posted by: TheQuietMan at December 25, 2013 08:08 AM (JivuR)

45 I got a piece of enviro-friendly coal.

Posted by: Soona at December 25, 2013 08:09 AM (gNBIS)

46
The young lady was crowned Miss Mellon at the Harlingen, Texas fruit festival in '12. And deserved it!

Posted by: Doctor Fish at December 25, 2013 08:10 AM (pJF+c)

My beautiful sweetie got me a 1.75 of Jim Beam, a box of the finest cigars on the planet http://www.elcubanocigars.com , a Garmin GPS and a Keurig coffee ma-sheen.

I got her a S (ampersand) W full size M (ampersand) P, in 9mm, ammo, Up-Lula loader, pink Browning shooting gloves, cleaning kit and and snap caps. Yeah, I got her jewelry, too. You think I'm suicidal?

Jim

Sunk New Dawn

Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at December 25, 2013 08:12 AM (vvk2F)

48 I got something to grump about: People sneering at/bitching about people who visit their church on Christmas.

Being called an 'asshole' (actual quote) by the 'regulars' won't make anyone want to return next Sunday. And I'm not going to claim I know the mind of God, but the stuff I've read leads me to believe that's probably not how He expects visitors to be treated.

Posted by: Weird Aunt HeatherRadish at December 25, 2013 11:44 AM (xW2bf)

Stopped going to any "church" years ago. Too much drama in most congregations, usually instigated by small groups who feel they need to run the show. No thanks. Don't need to church to worship.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at December 25, 2013 08:12 AM (TPimP)

49 Since my husband is a huge Justified fan, I got him the book Raylan, after reading about it here. He hasn't started reading it yet, but he's happy with it.

My 18yo got a Tardis tea infuser, and a Tardis play house which is doubling as a room divider, since her bedroom is in a loft with no walls.

My almost 15yo who dances, including ballet and pointe, got a ballet barre for Christmas. She's thrilled.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at December 25, 2013 08:13 AM (WD0KF)

50 16 Frickin' idiot spellcheckers. Posted by: rickl at December 25, 2013 11:37 AM (sdi6R) I once Knew a girl named Mary Christmas. She was hotter than fire. Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 11:38 AM (XIxXP) ####### Continue!

Posted by: The Man from Athens at December 25, 2013 08:14 AM (RXQ2T)

51 So, Steve Martin tweeted a racist tweet (then deleted it and apologized). I suppose he'll be hounded and persecuted, and anyone who works with him will be forced to shun him. Right?

Posted by: Null at December 25, 2013 08:15 AM (xjpRj)

52 When I opened the box from my two year old, it was silicon wiping rags from the gun store, mama said "we had to order ..." , in my head I was thinking "your new gun" and was excited as a kid at Christmas, but she finished "your new holster." Still great present, but not a gun.

Posted by: traye at December 25, 2013 08:16 AM (ynDKF)

53 20 I got something to grump about: People sneering at/bitching about people who visit their church on Christmas. Being called an 'asshole' (actual quote) by the 'regulars' won't make anyone want to return next Sunday. And I'm not going to claim I know the mind of God, but the stuff I've read leads me to believe that's probably not how He expects visitors to be treated. Posted by: Weird Aunt HeatherRadish at December 25, 2013 11:44 AM (xW2bf) ###### In behalf of all Christians: I am truly sorry for how you were treated. But know this: Jesus does indeed love you!

Posted by: The Man from Athens at December 25, 2013 08:18 AM (RXQ2T)

54 At least it's above freezing here in OKC now. All the ice is off the trees. BUT, I'll be cutting off and dragging broken tree branches to the curb come Friday. Ah, winter.

Posted by: Soona at December 25, 2013 08:20 AM (gNBIS)

55 So, Steve Martin tweeted a racist tweet (then deleted it and apologized). I suppose he'll be hounded and persecuted, and anyone who works with him will be forced to shun him. Right?

Posted by: Null at December 25, 2013 12:15 PM (xjpRj)

------------------------------------------------

He just misspoke. No apology necessary.

Posted by: Soona at December 25, 2013 08:24 AM (gNBIS)

56 I suppose he'll be hounded and persecuted, and anyone who works with him will be forced to shun him. Right? Posted by: Null ------------------------- Of course you are been sarcastic, and I know it. As we all know, Martin is among the consecrated, and will not be shunned. See pic with Obama..., and fellow traveler Jim Parsons: http://tinyurl.com/p9899ny

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 25, 2013 08:26 AM (aDwsi)

57 'been'? ..being..

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 25, 2013 08:27 AM (aDwsi)

58 I got lots of camo wear, coffee for the Keurig, a Hello Kitty piggie? bank, a new multitool set, cash for re-enactment gear, and the honor of being with 2 happy women and 1 happy dog. I am blessed.

Posted by: EROWMER at December 25, 2013 08:27 AM (OONaw)

59 Ha! Santa Claus is a right insightful old soul. He brought me a pair of CAC-recommended Pentax binocs.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 25, 2013 08:29 AM (aDwsi)

60 Heather, you just reminded me of Matthew 18 verse 20. Merry Christmas, Sunshine! Don't give people the power to ruin your day.

Posted by: NCKate at December 25, 2013 08:29 AM (RSQB0)

61 My wife got me a meat grinder. I guess that means this year is going to be a real sausage fest!

Posted by: Trimegistus at December 25, 2013 08:29 AM (8JOpK)

62 Ogg had big trouble last night . Ogg decorate Holiday Boulder with with festive light then realize have no tricity in cave. Ogg then try to make fire in pit but not no Mrs Ogg was about to make bath in pit , Mrs Ogg no talk to me now but look less European .

Ogg then decide to take turtle for walk ( him name Togg ) and gather nuts and berries for holiday feast . Ogg reach for Giant Berries and not notice attached to dinosaur , so after giant scream Ogg realize mistake and take off running . Togg not keep up with Ogg . Ogg will miss Togg.

Ogg get back to cave and tell Mrs Ogg that Togg run away , Mrs Ogg not buy it and hit me with big stick.

Ogg wake up this morning under forest tree that poops cones and Togg licking my face . Ogg feel safe here .

Then Ogg have idea ,Ogg will break tree down and take home so Ogg feel safe at home too . Ogg get back home and Mrs Ogg sleeping . She snore so loud she not hear me . Ogg put tree in corner and hang Oggs prized possessions on branches . Ogg start fire and Mrs Ogg wake up , She see Ogg ,Togg and tree I dragged home . Mrs Ogg so happy she invite me under Beaver Pelt and give Ogg a Present. Ogg very relaxed and Cave now smell like Forest.

Ogg would like to wish you a Merry Christmas but Ogg not no what that mean so Ogg thinks it's good idea to put trees in your cave and you will get presents and never leave your turtle behind.

Posted by: Ogg from Cave 7 at December 25, 2013 08:29 AM (5wdHt)

63 Youngest child is indulging in Wretched Holiday Excess with a solid-to-the-core Chocolate Santa. May need to put him out in the yard and hose him off.

Posted by: Trimegistus at December 25, 2013 08:33 AM (8JOpK)

64 41 Seems my family knows me. Posted by: traye at December 25, 2013 12:01 PM (ynDKF) I got a meat smoker, no not that, and electric one. Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 25, 2013 12:03 PM (XIxXP) Good save there 0SP

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2013 08:34 AM (HVff2)

65 "Ha! Santa Claus is a right insightful old soul. He brought me a pair of CAC-recommended Pentax binocs. Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 25, 2013 12:29 PM (aDwsi) ******************* Santa got those same binocs for my son!

Posted by: Elinor at December 25, 2013 08:39 AM (TCqhy)

66 Our family will be celebrating Xmas in January, presents & big dinner then. Today is home made pizza. Santa did bring a smart tv here about 6 weeks ago however.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2013 08:40 AM (HVff2)

67 20 I got something to grump about: People sneering at/bitching about people who visit their church on Christmas. Being called an 'asshole' (actual quote) by the 'regulars' won't make anyone want to return next Sunday. And I'm not going to claim I know the mind of God, but the stuff I've read leads me to believe that's probably not how He expects visitors to be treated. Posted by: Weird Aunt HeatherRadish at December 25, 2013 11:44 AM (xW2bf) Dumb. Years ago, I went to a church on Christmas Eve with a neighbor and they really went out of their way to be nice to non regulars.

Posted by: Bean Pies! at December 25, 2013 08:40 AM (Qev5V)

68 Posted by: Count de Monet at December 25, 2013 11:15 AM (BAS5M) Sorry. I can empathize. While I was away at a Christmas service this morning my teen ate 3/4 of the box of chocolates that was actually my Christmas Present. He's lanky and can eat chocolates with less unfortinate results than I can, but still......

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 25, 2013 08:46 AM (BC6cY)

69 I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!

I'm a lurker, but this place is my go to spot!

Fondly,

Mary Kay

Posted by: Ms. M at December 25, 2013 08:48 AM (+qScL)

70 Indulged Junior's current loves of astronomy and mass transit. Santa got Mrs. Athens a gift card for a new Mac (apparently Rudolph does not deliver CPUs, only UPS does) of her choosing. We shall not make the same mistake about buying one for her like one did in the late '90s.

Posted by: The Man from Athens at December 25, 2013 08:48 AM (RXQ2T)

71 I don't understand the Steve Martin controversy

Posted by: LaShanique Jakcson at December 25, 2013 08:58 AM (0LHZx)

72 Merry Christmas Ace, Cobloggers and all names I see in little boxes everyday! I usually lurk at work - I want to say thanks for keeping me company, cracking me up, making me think, and sometimes enraging me. May you day be filled with Love, Laughter and Joy!!!!

Posted by: jo njlurker at December 25, 2013 08:59 AM (T3Pu3)

73 Merry Christmas everybody!

Posted by: CAC at December 25, 2013 09:21 AM (j+/nT)

74 Having fun, the liberal relatives are here and are unhappy that their kid is so excited that my 8yo got a gun ( 20g youth stocked) for Xmas.

Posted by: Jean at December 25, 2013 09:25 AM (4JkHl)

75 It's just me and the cats here, and we're all chillin'.

Posted by: rickl at December 25, 2013 09:27 AM (sdi6R)

76 I just watched a very good movie quite appropriate for Christmas. It is There Be Dragons. It is about the life of Josemaria Escriva who was canonized in 2002. He was somewhat similar to Bonnhofer except in the Spanish Civil War rather than in Nazi Germany. The movie is more than that, too. It is the Story of the guy who researched Escriva's life and discovered much more than he expected about himself and his father. Available on Netflix.

Posted by: WalrusRex at December 25, 2013 09:29 AM (CqMkt)

77 Merry Christmas to Ace, the COBS, and the Moron Horde!
Pray for a better 2014!

Posted by: ChrisP at December 25, 2013 09:30 AM (BpTC0)

78 28 Someone please buy this poor girl a bra for Christmas http://tinyurl.com/k62cmou Posted by: kbdabear at December 25, 2013 11:48 AM (aTXUx) Or toss a snowball at her

Posted by: Jean at December 25, 2013 09:30 AM (4JkHl)

79 HeatherRadish, I'm sorry to hear that happened. That's definitely not how it's supposed to be! A friend of mine joined me at my church yesterday, and there were so many people there that they had to set up overflow space in the narthex--and the priest was thrilled. Merry Christmas to the Moron Horde.

Posted by: Rosa E. at December 25, 2013 09:32 AM (ynTYJ)

80 Hm. Continuity error in old Perry Mason episode. Perry has a child left in his office. He shows up at old woman's house, telling her it might be her grandson. As proof he gives her St. Christopher medal found with child. He takes the medal back and leaves. Next scene, old woman shows up at Perry's office, medal in hand, to see the child.

Posted by: Anachronda at December 25, 2013 09:35 AM (U82Km)

81 >>HeatherRadish, I'm sorry to hear that happened. That's definitely not how it's supposed to be! Yeh, that's not right. Our folks are friendly. I made sure a family had candles yesterday when they didn't notice the baskets on the way in. A couple weeks ago, we went to the early service and I had to fight off a couple of the mature ladies who came running over to welcome me. I've been here before, really!

Posted by: Mama AJ at December 25, 2013 09:38 AM (SUKHu)

82 There was nothing racist about Steve Martins tweet. If anything his use of the term African American made the construction ungainly but not racist.

Posted by: Kreplach at December 25, 2013 09:41 AM (Xkr8I)

83 66 Our family will be celebrating Xmas in January, presents & big dinner then. Today is home made pizza. Santa did bring a smart tv here about 6 weeks ago however. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2013 12:40 PM (HVff2) Russian Orhodox or just celebrating in January?

Posted by: The Man from Athens at December 25, 2013 10:55 AM (RXQ2T)

84
Merry Christmas.
http://i40.tinypic.com/140i1is.jpg

Posted by: Bob at December 25, 2013 03:56 PM (IfxCN)

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