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« on: December 02, 2008, 03:15:43 AM »
Here is a pic of our outside Christmas decorations:




Edited: New thread split off from Thanksgiving decorations thread - okarol/admin
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2008, 03:21:50 AM »
Beautiful.  Thanks for posting your picture.
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2008, 09:31:02 AM »
Very nice JP.  I love the first one, the lights really show up and stand out.
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2008, 09:40:13 AM »
Thanks Monein  ;D
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2008, 10:26:54 AM »
I love your Nativity.  Your house looks very inviting and full of the holiday spirit.   My mother always wrote a Christmas letter and every year at the top she wrote "It is Christmas at our house, the door is open wide,  It is Christmas at our house, don't knock, just come inside"   A favorite song of hers.   That is what your house looks like -- you're ready, come on it!
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2008, 02:10:24 PM »
A+ :clap;
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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2008, 03:57:39 PM »
I am pretending I'm Jewish this year. All I have to put in the window is some candles...Boxman
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2008, 04:21:36 PM »
I've done the simplified version of decorating the last few years.  I put a wreath on the door, a simple string of white lights around the porch rail, and few cherished Christmas ornaments and knickknacks out on the mantel.  It's quick to do, easy to dismantle, and it helps my christmas mood without wearing me out. 
One of my friends stopped by with her 5 year old about a week before Xmas last year.  The first words out of her mouth were "Where's your tree?"  When I explained that I didn't put one up, she was horribly worried for me.  Without a tree, where would Santa put my presents?  Too cute!
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2008, 05:17:05 PM »
Beautiful!!!  I really have to start getting the decorations up.   :snowman; :santahat;
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« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2008, 05:25:25 PM »
Very nice JP :flower;
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2008, 06:28:14 AM »
Decorations? What decorations?   I have a small box and a small tree. That is it.  I might try something wild this year.
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« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2008, 02:35:16 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on December 03, 2008, 06:28:14 AM
Decorations? What decorations?   I have a small box and a small tree. That is it.  I might try something wild this year.
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2008, 10:35:54 PM »
Lovely Joe Paul.  We haven't even started yet.
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« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2008, 11:44:51 PM »
Here are a couple pics of our living room :
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« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2008, 12:20:08 AM »
Aww Jp you always have gorgeous decorations.   :clap; :clap;
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« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2008, 12:50:27 AM »
I just said OHHHHH...that is beautiful.  I would do that but Saul's ex always spent his money asap and did more than New York Times Square so I try to keep low key but still nice.  Wow that is a beautiful room.  I may do that next year just for me.
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« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2008, 08:36:35 AM »
I love both the outside and inside pics but I do especially like the inside pics.   The reindeer and snow is a neat idea!  I could just "feel" Christmas when I seen the inside of your house!  GREAT JOB, JP!!!   :clap;
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« Reply #17 on: December 05, 2008, 03:19:42 PM »
I love them!  Especially the nativity...  :clap;
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« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2008, 03:53:29 PM »
Joe Paul,   I will say again, your home just makes me feel like I want to sit and stay awhile.   It looks like a Christmas card.  Want to come and help me finish my decorating??
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« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2008, 09:19:31 PM »
very inspirational!
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« Reply #20 on: December 05, 2008, 09:29:15 PM »
just lovely!!!! Nice job   :santahat; :snowman; :christmastree; :rudolph;
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« Reply #21 on: December 06, 2008, 12:34:56 AM »
Quote from: paris on December 05, 2008, 03:53:29 PM
Joe Paul,   I will say again, your home just makes me feel like I want to sit and stay awhile.   It looks like a Christmas card.  Want to come and help me finish my decorating??
Sure Paris, I would have to talk the Wife into coming along,as she helped with the inside. And thanks everyone for the kind comments  ;D
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« Reply #22 on: December 06, 2008, 10:14:06 AM »
Joe Paul, I bet I would really like you wife.  One of these days, when I am in Ohio, I will have to make a side trip over to PA.  My family all comes from Butler PA.   Tell your wife she did a great job on the inside.  You two are a good team!
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« Reply #23 on: December 06, 2008, 12:10:27 PM »
Quote from: paris on December 06, 2008, 10:14:06 AM
Joe Paul, I bet I would really like you wife.  One of these days, when I am in Ohio, I will have to make a side trip over to PA.  My family all comes from Butler PA.   Tell your wife she did a great job on the inside.  You two are a good team!
Thats cool, Butler is like 22 miles from here  :thumbup; The Wife says, thankyou very much  ;D
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« Reply #24 on: December 06, 2008, 02:29:09 PM »
My sister lives near Zanesville, Ohio and it really isn't a bad drive to the Butler area.  We might have to have a mini meet in your area.  Where does Romona live?   Hey, Romona --how close are you to Pittsburgh? 

Back on topic, Joe Paul has inspired me to get all my decorations up.  Beth has helped a lot and tonight two of my grands are spending the night, Eliza, 9 and Emma 7.  They are going to help put ornaments on the tree.   I may have to redo part of it tomorrow, but it will be fun watching them tonight! 
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