tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post3944668227141016769..comments2023-11-05T07:15:41.160-05:00Comments on Our Name Is Blog: SiLVeR BeLLLorrie Veaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05284186458837015052noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-14700805223838797022008-12-08T13:32:00.000-05:002008-12-08T13:32:00.000-05:00-as i bought a lighted Snoopy carrying a Santa sac...-as i bought a lighted Snoopy carrying a Santa sack yesterday, the girl at the store and i laughed about actually paying for that little tree you showed - but they were sold out...seem a Charlie Brown Christmas is a popular theme this year - so i made my own! - at least a $100 for a good frazier fir that has strong enough branches at the top to hold "Heaven" - i taught my son so well...Happy Holidays!allgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571785678204680269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-20884030887265829682008-12-04T19:53:00.000-05:002008-12-04T19:53:00.000-05:00I have to have a Frasier Fir, and they are always ...I have to have a Frasier Fir, and they are always the most expensive. We cut ours down and pay about $50 for an 8 ft. which I always thought was crazy expensive, but now hearing your prices, you have reinforced that I live in the sticks.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992203896914180674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-23674660909400715392008-12-04T14:38:00.000-05:002008-12-04T14:38:00.000-05:00Our Christmas trees don't run. But you can get a ...Our Christmas trees don't run. But you can get a decent 8 footer for under $75. That's probably why they're cheaper out here... they're lazy.Jane!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12804142964805900278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-87767946812059648472008-12-04T10:49:00.000-05:002008-12-04T10:49:00.000-05:00I cannot believe anyone would eat a hotdog with ch...I cannot believe anyone would eat a hotdog with chardonnay. hotdogs are much better with a nice pinot noir...<BR/><BR/>Sweet Hubby & I were in NYC for New Years a few years back. We didn't do the crazy Times Square BS, but we had so much fun! The windows were all still decorated, Central Park looked amazing, it snowed, and we went to a really cool place to ring in 2006. And while we were there, we met people from Manchester UK. It does not matter where we go on vacation, we always meet people from Manchester. It's the strangest thing...<BR/><BR/>Cannot wait for your next installment of Silver Bells.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-82781015456840938182008-12-03T22:00:00.000-05:002008-12-03T22:00:00.000-05:00Back in the day, back in Idaho in my neck of the w...Back in the day, back in Idaho in my neck of the woods, we would just step out back and cut one down. I'm not sure what they run around here. Probably $50 bucks.<BR/><BR/>BTW...it was a Thanksgiving photo I sent you of Lo & Tracy & I with our winnings. We were all the rave.Something Happened Somewhere Turninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897631770669843340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-1937365081135588882008-12-03T20:49:00.000-05:002008-12-03T20:49:00.000-05:00btw Kregs pole idea is so Kreg..does it come with ...btw Kregs pole idea is so Kreg..<BR/>does it come with naked dancing elves???Bj in Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515059469690597390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-59986016628253541112008-12-03T20:44:00.001-05:002008-12-03T20:44:00.001-05:00I can usually score a pretty good tree at the groc...I can usually score a pretty good tree at the grocery store or Homey Depot for around 50..<BR/>HOWEVER, last year M2 and I were at Hobby Lobby and she spotted a lime green fake tree, which is now displayed proudly in the corner of the LRoom- I prefer a fresh tree but this year I'm going low low mainenance. And I'm afraid Owen will pee on a real one.<BR/>Fabulous Pictures. maybe when I grow up I will see NY, Christmas or otherwise.........Bj in Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515059469690597390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-73528313122081507322008-12-03T20:44:00.000-05:002008-12-03T20:44:00.000-05:00I don't know: if a violin can sound like a cat...I don't know: if a violin can sound like a cat screeching, it can sound like a 3 yr old: they're full of identical sounds.... :)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a fun trip: Radio City Music Hall? Honey, that brings me thoughts of Fred & Ginger and all that romantic stuff...♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-63338698109142839102008-12-03T20:39:00.000-05:002008-12-03T20:39:00.000-05:00"Sausage and chardonnay" made me LOL. I make it a..."Sausage and chardonnay" made me LOL. <BR/>I make it a point to get to NY at Christmas. I stumbled into the craft/gift stalls at Bryant Park 2 years ago and fell in love with the whole scene, the skating rink, the outdoor dining, *sigh*. My husband took me to DelFrisco's where we had a cool view of the big red Christmas balls on the sidewalk. So romantic. We used to drag the kids but they were more a PITA. Now I'll get Frances to come and stay with Dewey so i can go the Friday before Chfristmas. Would love to stop by Grand Central, too. We'll see.<BR/>And I was just whining because I heard trees were still cheap, like $20 to $40 but around here we pay $60. Now I feel better.LuckyMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893524141815373286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-25734624015492800722008-12-03T20:01:00.000-05:002008-12-03T20:01:00.000-05:00"We will be going where most New Yorkers go to get..."We will be going where most New Yorkers go to get their tree..... outside our local drugstore, where some nice people from Canada have a tree stand."<BR/><BR/>Oh, them I know those. The nice tree people from Canada! :-D<BR/><BR/>In our neck of the woods, Father Figure puts together the amazing fake tree, and then Mom guards it like a mother bear guards its young. If she sees anyone so much as walking in the tree's general direction, she lunges forth, foams at the mouth and screams "I DECORATE THE TREE! YOU NO DECORATE THE TREE!"<BR/><BR/>Which is why we have to avoid using the hall for the duration and climb into 2nd story rooms through the windows.Spatulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02341100471594319746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-71710679120447178362008-12-03T19:26:00.000-05:002008-12-03T19:26:00.000-05:00My goodness. We go to a pick your tree and they c...My goodness. We go to a pick your tree and they cut it for us farm and they are all $35. It might pay you to come here to get it!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-62319533061429908192008-12-03T18:50:00.000-05:002008-12-03T18:50:00.000-05:00You should get in the car and drive out to CT. Ar...You should get in the car and drive out to CT. Around here you can cut your own, any size, for $49. That would be about 90 minutes driving (depending on traffic), a few gallons of gas (it is a little cheaper here than in New Yawk), tolls (but they go onto EZ Pass, so you don't notice). I'll supply the hot chocolate if you come out here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-86000548337144938492008-12-03T18:16:00.000-05:002008-12-03T18:16:00.000-05:00We have a pre-lit, because we are a house filled w...We have a pre-lit, because we are a house filled with allergies. Real is bad. Ours goes up on St. Nicholas' Day to keep with tradition, but all my ornaments are waiting to go up. I love that you go our and get your tree. It sounds very nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-57672884656535926782008-12-03T17:54:00.000-05:002008-12-03T17:54:00.000-05:00I put up a Festivus Pole. MUCH cheaper. And after ...I put up a Festivus Pole. MUCH cheaper. And after christmas? STILL STIPPERTASTIC.Miss Thystlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980292649883712855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-59156699222879522612008-12-03T16:37:00.000-05:002008-12-03T16:37:00.000-05:00There is nothing like Christmas in New York! My g...There is nothing like Christmas in New York! My grandparents used to take me to Saint Patricks every Christmas and we are Jewish! How I miss NY during this time of year...Thanks for making me feel nostalgic.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>DebDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05328458241519464529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-52651708913508660972008-12-03T15:34:00.000-05:002008-12-03T15:34:00.000-05:00My in laws are going to NYC for New Years and I am...My in laws are going to NYC for New Years and I am too jealous to even talk about it.Shonda Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411603868888972136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-77948609220518080272008-12-03T14:51:00.000-05:002008-12-03T14:51:00.000-05:00Oh, I want to go to New York for Xmas! Will you ta...Oh, I want to go to New York for Xmas! Will you take me ice skating?<BR/><BR/>Oh, a Christmas Tree here (Colorado) is $30 bucks. And we go to the grocery store to get one. We could do that whole cut one down b.s., but I feel guilty enough buying one. We had a faux tree last year and it isn't the same.ZDubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050000234750719978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-49997301711396722162008-12-03T14:26:00.000-05:002008-12-03T14:26:00.000-05:00Ps - I have allergies so I have a 7' artificial pr...Ps - I have allergies so I have a 7' artificial prelit tree. I got it at Lowes for a steal. It was the display and I saved 50% because it had no box. Hootie Hoo.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654591507233801703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-58437553732009778252008-12-03T14:24:00.000-05:002008-12-03T14:24:00.000-05:00I want to see the Rockettes sooooo bad. I'm uuuuub...I want to see the Rockettes sooooo bad. I'm uuuuuber jealous! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654591507233801703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-23094358975202388832008-12-03T13:48:00.000-05:002008-12-03T13:48:00.000-05:00Every one should have a real tree and this is why ...Every one should have a real tree and <A HREF="http://www.premiumchristmastree.com/a17/Save-the-enviroment---Buy-a-real-Christmas-Tree/article_info.html" REL="nofollow">this</A> is why - or so says the guys selling them. I'm sure they wouldn't lie though, right?<BR/><BR/>Ever hear of Christmas Pickles? I think I'm going with a Christmas Pickle theme this year.Mrs. B. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523283961030307659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-68771064898704949912008-12-03T13:37:00.000-05:002008-12-03T13:37:00.000-05:00OMG Lorrie...I would LOVE to see NYC during the ho...OMG Lorrie...I would LOVE to see NYC during the holiday season. I'm such a Christmas spaz it's not even funny. <BR/><BR/>I couldn't tell you what trees around my area cost because (gasp) I use an fake, pre-lit tree. Yes, I am that lazy. And I'm not afraid to admit it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981610620027955672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-74521790738855447452008-12-03T13:28:00.000-05:002008-12-03T13:28:00.000-05:00I love, love, love this post! It is quite the con...I love, love, love this post! It is quite the contradiction to my latest post where I say I can't imagine living anywhere else but a small town because everybody knows everybody...but my dream has always been to live in NY...if not for any other reason then to experience the joy of Xmas in New York! The lights, the music...OMG you are so lucky!Chandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979194680225653758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-47263364105902067992008-12-03T13:01:00.000-05:002008-12-03T13:01:00.000-05:00Well, the last time I bought a live one they were ...Well, the last time I bought a live one they were running $60 and up. We finally decided it wasn't worth the hassle and the Evil Twin hated dragging it into the house, fooling w/ the tree stand and such, so we went artificial. Much easier (and cheaper in the long run). :-)Evil Twin's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-9550390523054487062008-12-03T12:18:00.000-05:002008-12-03T12:18:00.000-05:00I do a fake tree every year. Bah Humbug I say.I do a fake tree every year. Bah Humbug I say.tjameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850533526667439179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21216363.post-10394837591986796122008-12-03T12:12:00.000-05:002008-12-03T12:12:00.000-05:00oh, and we put up a festivus pole in our front yar...oh, and we put up a festivus pole in our front yard every year.<BR/><BR/>which looks great in the snow.<BR/><BR/>in the daylight and with no snow, not so much.kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742602790112005494noreply@blogger.com