The Present Time

Exchanging gifts on Xmas Eve:
My mum’s tradition Sue just hates;
A loaded stocking by the bed,
Ensures we spend the day as mates.

For Paula’s Tradition contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 12/20/2011 7:09:00 PM
: ) That's a very nice little tradition you and Sue have, Jack...special. Congratulations on your win! A very Merry Christmas to you and family and a happy New Year! Love, Annalise
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Date: 12/20/2011 5:29:00 PM
I see your cute little poem made the list. Congratulations, Jack!!
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Date: 12/19/2011 3:11:00 PM
Jack congrats on your win..David
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Date: 12/19/2011 2:30:00 PM
Sweet tradtion Jack. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/19/2011 1:30:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Traditions" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/12/2011 12:42:00 PM
LOL I know how much your wife dislikes the Christmas Eve gift exchange. Please tell her I'm with her on that. Now as for the "loaded stocking," hmmm... Very witty! Best wishes in Paula's fine contest. Love to you and Sue, carolyn
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Date: 12/12/2011 7:09:00 AM
can relate to this jack. awesome. harry
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Date: 12/10/2011 2:44:00 PM
And don't we love and feel comfortable with tradition. Christmas would be hard to do away with. Mates you be for eternity - lovely!
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Date: 12/10/2011 12:34:00 PM
Reads like a winner to me..Reads like a day of fun with a full stocking..Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my contest..Sara
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Date: 12/10/2011 11:42:00 AM
hehe, you have me smiling here Jack.. Good luck for the contest :) lfde Wilma
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Date: 12/9/2011 9:50:00 PM
* "HAHAHAHA * GREAT PIECE & I DEFINITELY COULD RELATE TO SUE * MY DEAR PRECIOUS JACK * BUT, I THINK MUM IN HER LUV & WISDOM KNEW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO * TIS GOOD FOR BLOOD TO BIND & BOND * THANK YOU FOR THE KIND VISIT & HAPPY HOLIDAYS * MY LUV ALWAYS * SARAH." *
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Date: 12/9/2011 8:49:00 PM
Cute one, Jack!! Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 12/9/2011 2:33:00 PM
That is so cute Jack! I bet your wife will love it if you show it to her :) And yes I meant organ donors after our finale :)
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Date: 12/9/2011 2:26:00 PM
That's a good tradition.
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