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Show a cfcair in the center of the room, and like a gladiator bringing in his trophy, he pulled the vacuum out from under the bed and displayed it in all its glory. Better Believe It You bv Bettv Fowler Mother SiaaU't Gmt Two young lads had worked and saved all year so there would be' enough money for Christmas and to help the folks pay the mortgage. They were asking Santa for a pair of ice skates and a BB gun. Everything had worked out and the boys' parents wanted to reward the boys for their efforts. They had paid off the mortgage and had enough money left to buy the boys a baloon-tire- d bicycle. The boys awoke Christmas ' with the thrill of anticipation ytiu get only at Christmastime. They crept out to the living room and peeked all around the room. There in their place was a shiny bright balloon tired bicycle! Harold hestiated for a moment and then burst into tears, "I didn't want a darned bicycle, I just wanted a BB gun and ice skates ! " Thanks, Stan Giles for the story. "My oldest daughter hasn't asked for a doll for several years and she's only nine years old. I really goofed the Christmas she was six. She asked for a Barbie doll. I thought she was too young for a doll like Barbie "grown-up- " and so Santa brought her something else. She hasn't ask for a dolly since. Oh, how I wish Santa had brought her that Barbie!" Thanks Claudia Smart for sharing that story with us and we've put in an order for that you've always wanted. . . Jack-in-the-b- Santa brought the aund mother liked me best The little girl confided to her mother many years later that the biggest disappointment she'd ever had at Christmastime was when Santa didn't bring her that beautiful doll in the drug store .. . Remember Janice, don't you play the same trick when Brooke wants a three foot three inch doll! So, It was time to send cards. Flora Mae opened last year's Christmas card box to find her list so she could get this year's cards in the mail. Oh, no! Right on top she found the card all addressed and ready to mail to a close friend in Idaho. Needless to say, she's busy enclosing the 1976 card with a new one and a note of apology ! (That's as bad as when my niece was having a Christmas shower and wondered why nobody showed up. Then, her husband admitted that he still had the invitations in his jacket pocket.) d The little girl had asked for that dolly down in Abe's drug store. "It's the one high up on the shelf on the she's Ohhhh wall. so beautiful!" So the anxious mother went to the drug store to see just what kind of doll was so special. She decided the doll was too big and her little girl was too small, surely she wouldn't like the doll after all. with delight. "Oh, Bill, you darling you, I've needed one so badly. It must have cost you a fortune. Oh, oh it's so wonderful." She danced around as be proudly showed her now to use the attachments. Mother just raved. sat and watched We children the scene in amazement. Mother actually convinced us, and dad, that she'd never seen that vacuum before. What an actress! Thank goodness he didn't look in the dust bag! Now, I'll bet you've never goofed at Christmas have you? Just remember, if you goof in 1977, it will be 1978's laugh! Russ remembers the most disappointing Christmas he ever had was when he found all his gifts in the attic. Of course, He'd been snooping. "Boy, that was the dullest Christmas. . . I'd never do that again!" Get the message Phebe? don't have to hide a thing. moved to California. What's be going to do on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? Invite him over. Wrap up some after shave for him and let you rkids give him a hug after dinner. That racks up some points for you and Fred will probably leap with joy. Don't forget Helen. She works part time at the grocery store and just cant afford to fly home to be with her parents this year. Can you see her face when you ask her to join your family for those special days? She'll love ya. There are hundreds of people out there who will be hurting during these next two weeks. The holiday season is a time for families, remembering and lots of love. Don't forget about best time of the year to get all your courage together and tell someone you love them. It's hard to remember in this week of last minute sales that Christmas is more than a brightly decorated package. There are lots of lonely people out there this time of the year. Some of them can't make it home for the holidays. Some are missing relatives who have passed away and some just plain don't have anyone to hug, give a present to or be with during these happy days. It's pretty sad when you think about it. We all know how easy it is to get caught up in our own world and be busy with things pertaining just to us. What about Fred at work. mis wue passed away last a nice and special Christmas Order Your i really appreciate you and everything you do for me and I just wanted you to know you are a very special person to me." Wow, what a neat feeling that would be to be on the giving and receiving end of that statement. What better way to really get into the Christmas spirit. There is still one whole week left so you can take care of someone and you don't have to do it all in one day. It feels good to make someone happy and warm. Everyone needs to be needed and told so. I love you or I like Mothers Rings j i NOW for Christmas Genuine Turquoto Rings $3.00 2nd Up alley's Jewelry Lett . ;uuaics)ia:iiu wurioanawnat . 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