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It's hot out. Darn hot. So, let us give ourselves relief from the heat by recalling our favorite Christmas memories.
I know that I'm just a pup around these parts, but I feel it's already time for me to give back to the porch. In the six months since I've joined, I've learned so much from you fine folks, and I've even been fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of this forum's incredible generosity. So, without further ado:
The Rules:
- Regale us with your favorite Christmas memory! It can be from your childhood It could be about your children, a place, an event. It could be happy, or it could be available learning experience (or BOTH!) Give us a ditty that particularly stands out to you. Everyone who posts will get one entry, but feel free to comment on other's stories!
- This is open to everyone with 50+ Traditional posts. If you are outside of the USA and are chosen the winner, I do ask that you split the shipping costs with me.
- If you post "Not an entry", you are still entered! However, if you are chosen the winner, I would like for you to nominate someone on The Porch to receive the knife. If you chose someone internationally, I ask that you split the shipping costs with me.
- I'll let this run until it runs out of steam. Winner will be chosen by all entrants names being thrown into a hat and pulled at random.
The Knife:
I chose this lovely specimen due to the gift case that it is packaged in, as it seems fitting for a Christmas gift. The knife is a Case Baby Doctor Knife in Bone Stag (6.5282SP SS). It is 2 7/8" closed with a Spear main and a Spatula secondary.
My Christmas Story:
I don't think of one singular moment in my Christmas memories; I think of an event, a place. Up until about the age of 12, we always had Christmas Eve dinner at my paternal Grandparent's home. It was always a feast, and it always seemed like there were a few too many people for the small house. We never cared, though, because the love that was shared erased any thoughts of stuffiness. I'll always have visions of my grandmother pulling a pineapple upside down cake out of the oven. Of the turned walnut bowl filled with salted mixed nuts. Of the cut glass bowls filled with hard ribbon candies, and of my grandfather's model train set running full steam. I'll always remember the tree, filled with classic, big bulb, multi-colored lights, and the wrap under the tree made out of my aunt's old skating uniform. I'll never remember the presents. I'll always remember the laughs, the jokes, the hugs, the food and the tears of happiness that happened so often.
Now that I've shared my story, let's hear yours.
I know that I'm just a pup around these parts, but I feel it's already time for me to give back to the porch. In the six months since I've joined, I've learned so much from you fine folks, and I've even been fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of this forum's incredible generosity. So, without further ado:
The Rules:
- Regale us with your favorite Christmas memory! It can be from your childhood It could be about your children, a place, an event. It could be happy, or it could be available learning experience (or BOTH!) Give us a ditty that particularly stands out to you. Everyone who posts will get one entry, but feel free to comment on other's stories!
- This is open to everyone with 50+ Traditional posts. If you are outside of the USA and are chosen the winner, I do ask that you split the shipping costs with me.
- If you post "Not an entry", you are still entered! However, if you are chosen the winner, I would like for you to nominate someone on The Porch to receive the knife. If you chose someone internationally, I ask that you split the shipping costs with me.
- I'll let this run until it runs out of steam. Winner will be chosen by all entrants names being thrown into a hat and pulled at random.
The Knife:
I chose this lovely specimen due to the gift case that it is packaged in, as it seems fitting for a Christmas gift. The knife is a Case Baby Doctor Knife in Bone Stag (6.5282SP SS). It is 2 7/8" closed with a Spear main and a Spatula secondary.
My Christmas Story:
I don't think of one singular moment in my Christmas memories; I think of an event, a place. Up until about the age of 12, we always had Christmas Eve dinner at my paternal Grandparent's home. It was always a feast, and it always seemed like there were a few too many people for the small house. We never cared, though, because the love that was shared erased any thoughts of stuffiness. I'll always have visions of my grandmother pulling a pineapple upside down cake out of the oven. Of the turned walnut bowl filled with salted mixed nuts. Of the cut glass bowls filled with hard ribbon candies, and of my grandfather's model train set running full steam. I'll always remember the tree, filled with classic, big bulb, multi-colored lights, and the wrap under the tree made out of my aunt's old skating uniform. I'll never remember the presents. I'll always remember the laughs, the jokes, the hugs, the food and the tears of happiness that happened so often.
Now that I've shared my story, let's hear yours.
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That's a beautiful pattern, very generous of you Shawn :thumbup:
