I know I have been gone from Blogville for quite awhile. Too many distractions in my life over the last few months. Plus, it is a full time job just trying to keep Rhonda happy. But for the first time in about 47 years, I think I have the Christmas spirit. I'm not kidding about this. From the time I was around 14 years old, every job I have had has been Christmas intensive.(yes that makes me 61). I understand completely Rhonda's lack of Christmas spirit as she now has about 25 years of dealing with the rudest, cheapest, nastiest, dumbest most inconsiderate shoppers ever sent here, I.E. Mormons.
Last night Rhonda was at the church helping with a wedding reception. I tried some of the chicken Surprise and it did not set too well with me so I left and went to Lowe's Home Improvement. I decided to deposit the chicken surprise on row B space 4 and then I felt more like getting in the spirit of the season I wound up actually buying the tree shown above. I also bought decorations for the tree because there is no way in Zion I'm going into the basement to look for any decorations from years past.
Well the above photo(s) are the end result. I must say, this bad economy has really helped me with the Christmas Season. When I went into Lowe's there were actually employees there to help you. Things were not terribly picked over. It was nice to browse without feeling like anytime you stopped in an isle you were going to get a shopping cart colonoscopy. There were several employees who spoke English.(Can't say the same for K-Mart). No one in the check-out line. Very courteous clerk. Truck parked very close to the door. What a great start to Christmas.
I didn't tell Rhonda what I had done, so today while she was away dealing with the idiots, I put the tree together, decorated it and even vacuumed the living room.
I think after 47 years I've found what it takes to get me in the Christmas Spirit. I think it's called unemployment.
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Can you imagine what it was like growing up in the Granquist house around Christmas time? Go ahead and feel sorry for us.
Dad....this is a very womanly thing to do. But I must say I'm very happy about it. We'll be over to visit soon so that Matthew can play with your ornaments and rearrange everything.
I'm sure you were at the Lowe's in upscale sandy. That's why it turned out to be such a pleasant experience.
Just think....this year you might even do your own shopping!
Wow - What did Rhonda say when she came home. I hope she gave you a prize for being such a good guy!
Rascist!
Actually, you using the vacuum has prompted me to check my food storage. Next thing you know you'll be making chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles. Remember that sistas?
yeah! i am completely overcome...good for you dad!
wow, i am sitting here in shock!
a shopping cart colonscopy huh? sounds kind of...fun!
unemployment has done wonders for you! keep up the great work
Welcome back to blog heaven. I like the tree and the guy that put it up; but really, Jim, running the vacuume?
Oh, how you have been missed from my blog reading!
I am so impressed!
jim i am so happy your in a very festivus mood, me too. i bet rhonda loved that you made a little place of heaven for her to come home to, #%&* mormons.
you've inspired me to put up my tree.
You crack me up Jim-
Happy Festivus, we also celebrate that here in Montana, love to see that you are in the holiday spirit. So good to have you back in the blogging world. It's a Festivus Miracle!
WOW! I am very impressed! What did Rhonda say?
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