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2015 Christmas Thread
« on: November 27, 2015, 04:38:46 pm »
Well I thought I start a 2015 Christmas Thread.. This thread is a place to share Christmas recipes, traditions, music, or whatever..
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2015, 04:52:49 pm »
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2015, 03:02:09 pm »
Wonderful Kevin.  In the spirit:


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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2015, 03:09:52 pm »
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2015, 09:55:00 pm »


Famous street in Baltimore City during the Christmas holiday season...now pedestrian traffic only...no drive thru.
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2015, 10:07:22 pm »
Anybody got a good cheese ball recipe?

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2015, 11:25:38 pm »
Anybody got a good cheese ball recipe?

No I usually buy them..
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2015, 11:40:37 pm »
Famous street in Baltimore City during the Christmas holiday season...now pedestrian traffic only...no drive thru.
When were those houses built? 100+ years ago?

The sidewalk looks to be in need of repair/replacement.

White area, black area, mixed area? (It would seem to be a good area, where neighborhood pride is reflected by nice decorations.)

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2015, 11:58:31 pm »
Make sure the senior citizens in your life aren't fooled by this scam, as they're so often the ones targeted:
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Beware of strangers bearing gifts — according to the Better Business Bureau, scammers are putting a new and brazen spin on the skimming scheme this season.

In this scam, targets receive a call from a delivery company saying a package is on the way. Right on cue, a delivery man arrives with a gift basket sans card. (Some make an excuse, saying the card is being delivered separately.) Before the delivery man leaves, he asks the target to pay a nominal "verification fee" in order to receive the basket. Alternately, she'll need to provide a debit or credit card in order to verify she's of legal drinking age, as there's wine in the basket. The delivery man plugs the info into a handheld scanner and — ta-da! — the scam is complete.

Consumers should know: These requests are just an excuse to "skim" the card's account number, PIN and security code. Once the thief has this information, he can use the card to rack up fraudulent purchases or steal your identity.

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The BBB says to be suspicious of packages from an unrecognized delivery service and not to give credit card or debit card info to anyone at your door. Credit cards aren't used to verify age, though a delivery man may ask for identification to prove you're of legal drinking age if a parcel contains alcohol.

Remember, many scams crop up during the holidays. Watch out for phishing emails promoting great deals, fake retail websites, phony charities and pyramid schemes masquerading as social media gift exchanges. Verify any request for payment info, refrain from clicking on links in suspicious and unsolicited emails, shop only on trusted, encrypted sites and monitor your credit card and debit card statements for signs of fraud.

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2015, 12:16:04 am »
When were those houses built? 100+ years ago?

The sidewalk looks to be in need of repair/replacement.

White area, black area, mixed area? (It would seem to be a good area, where neighborhood pride is reflected by nice decorations.)

(disclosure: not trying to be a problem person, cause problems, fight with anybody, etc. Just curious from a real estate angle, nothing political)

34th Street...pretty sure it's black majority there.   Last time I was there, you could drive around the block and repeat.

I believe those homes were built about 100 years ago.  I notice in the pics, there are no house numbers visible.  Don't know if it's East 34th or West 34th...but it's near Johns Hopkins University.
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2015, 03:46:48 pm »
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2015, 05:24:41 pm »
This one is a hit with my family.   :laugh:

http://www.momontimeout.com/2014/11/bacon-ranch-beer-cheeseball-recipe/

That sounds really good, I've got most of those ingredients already - I'm going to try it.  I like the idea of coating it with pretzel crumbs!

Thanks Millee!

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2015, 05:31:21 pm »
That sounds really good, I've got most of those ingredients already - I'm going to try it.  I like the idea of coating it with pretzel crumbs!

Thanks Millee!

You're very welcome.

Pretty sure I read on the internet that calories don't count in December, so enjoy.   :headbang:

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2015, 05:56:35 pm »
You're very welcome.

Pretty sure I read on the internet that calories don't count in December, so enjoy.   :headbang:

Good to know!

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2015, 02:06:42 pm »
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2015, 06:47:23 pm »
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2015, 04:56:22 am »
And now for something completely different. Shot this tonight. A port-a-john Christmas tree.

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2015, 10:22:38 pm »
I was going through my parent's stuff and found this Christmas card I drew for my parents, years ago.  My mother had saved it all this time. 

Merry Christmas to everyone!



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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #20 on: December 18, 2015, 10:36:07 pm »
I was going through my parent's stuff and found this Christmas card I drew for my parents, years ago.  My mother had saved it all this time. 

Merry Christmas to everyone!



That is wonderful!  You should scan it and have some screen prints made from it, I would buy one, it is great folk art!!
(Reminds me a bit of Wysocki.)

(And how fortunate of you to find it all these years later!!)

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2015, 10:42:18 pm »
That is wonderful!  You should scan it and have some screen prints made from it, I would buy one, it is great folk art!!
(Reminds me a bit of Wysocki.)

(And how fortunate of you to find it all these years later!!)

Thank you Katz.  When I found it, I had forgotten all about making it - it was a pleasant surprise! 

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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2015, 02:11:10 am »
I was going through my parent's stuff and found this Christmas card I drew for my parents, years ago.  My mother had saved it all this time. 

Merry Christmas to everyone!



That's very cool, Lea!   :beer:
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Re: 2015 Christmas Thread
« Reply #24 on: December 19, 2015, 02:22:20 am »
That's very cool, Lea!   :beer:

Thank you David! 



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