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TAPS--
I hope she had good taste in bath towels! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on January 3, 2007 at 9:49 AM
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frankenkitty--
no, she meant to give the money to everyone but knew she had forgotten someone. I don't think the niece and nephews received the $50s though...
posted by
Julia.
on January 3, 2007 at 9:48 AM
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Julia.
My mother was a towel person. You could count on her giving bath towels.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 2, 2007 at 8:41 PM
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Money is always nice.
So, she accidentally gave someone a present and 50 dollars beseides you? Lucky dog. I wonder if they will say anything? Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on January 2, 2007 at 5:22 PM
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word.--
Yes I do, and I feel fortunate in that regard. Many blessings to you in 2007!
posted by
Julia.
on January 2, 2007 at 9:31 AM
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Julia, you have a caring Mom,
wish I had mine with me still. Peace and Blessings for 2007.
posted by
word.smith
on January 1, 2007 at 6:37 PM
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cee--
are you saying that I am an owl?? LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 6:19 PM
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Joe--LOL.
Sweet...kinda. That's very funny. Not sure yet what the fate of the ugly ass curtains will be.
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 6:18 PM
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Your mother is a hoot!
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! LOL!!!! Happy New Year!
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on January 1, 2007 at 5:01 PM
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Awwwwwwwww! That is sooooo sweet. . . , kinda. LOL
Maybe you could pack up the ugly-ass curtains and drop them off at a thrift shop when you go on your shopping spree with your hundred bucks. Maybe they'll give you a buck for them, and you'll have $101 to spend.
posted by
Joe_Love
on January 1, 2007 at 11:52 AM
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Rachel--
that's kinda funny. Do you have any idea why you were "the chosen one." lol.
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 10:12 AM
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climber--
I hope you don't have a lot of children! hehe. ;-)
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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Troosha--
It is a rather endearing trait though, isn't it?
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 10:10 AM
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avant--
yes I'm certainly not complaining!! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 10:09 AM
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azur--
My mother and I don't share the same tastes either--not just on ugly ass curtains. lol.
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 10:09 AM
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nautikos--
thanks, and to you as well.
posted by
Julia.
on January 1, 2007 at 10:08 AM
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lol
That's awesome. It was a joke in my family that I always got the worst presents from distant aunts and uncles. My parents and brother used to sit around me when I would open gifts in anticipation of that one really horrid gift!!
Happy New Year!
posted by
RachelAnna
on December 31, 2006 at 9:59 PM
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Julai, My wife and I gave our children and their spouses
each a $ 50.00 bill!
posted by
MountainClimber57
on December 31, 2006 at 7:32 PM
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Julia
Until you mentioned the two $50 dollar bills, I was going to ask "are we related?" My mother - God love her - her gifts can be completely off the wall. Happy new year, Julia!
posted by
Troosha
on December 31, 2006 at 3:34 PM
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Julia
100 dollars is always a welcomed surprise. Enjoy and have a great New Year.
posted by
avant-garde
on December 31, 2006 at 2:35 PM
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Happy New Year Julia.
My mother would never choose ugly ass curtains but we definitely don't share the same tastes.
posted by
Azur
on December 31, 2006 at 2:00 PM
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Happy New Year!
posted by
Nautikos
on December 31, 2006 at 12:22 PM
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Presley--
Nothing yet. But in actuality I really do need some curtains for this new residence, so perhaps I WILL buy some!
posted by
Julia.
on December 31, 2006 at 9:44 AM
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Ariala--
you ain't a kiddin'!!
posted by
Julia.
on December 31, 2006 at 9:43 AM
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Offbeats--
we may not have to wait that long--lol--there's Valentine's Day and Easter to look forward to...hehe.
posted by
Julia.
on December 31, 2006 at 9:42 AM
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Nautikos--
I'm still puzzling over the "three rights" thing, but Happy New Year to you too!
posted by
Julia.
on December 31, 2006 at 9:41 AM
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Maggie--
thank you oh sweet one. And I hope 2007 is a wonderful year for you, too!
posted by
Julia.
on December 31, 2006 at 9:41 AM
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lustor--
I am VERY glad!! That's 95% of the reason I moved from sunny CA to the frigid Northwest.
posted by
Julia.
on December 31, 2006 at 9:39 AM
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afzal--
it makes them more lovable don't you think? LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on December 31, 2006 at 9:38 AM
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Julia
Awe! So ma' came through with a goody afterall! LMAO! So what did you spend the money on?
posted by
Presley
on December 31, 2006 at 8:47 AM
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LOL, Julia, so glad there was more to the story, aren't you?
posted by
Ariala
on December 31, 2006 at 5:33 AM
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Julia
Mom got ya....lol~ till next year..
posted by
Offy
on December 31, 2006 at 5:20 AM
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and while I am at it, I'll wish you a Happy New Year!
posted by
Nautikos
on December 31, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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Julia,
you say Mom's fifty dollar bills were 'crisp'. Given your Mom's penchant for thrift, could she have, possibly...naaah, she wouldn't have the expertise...
Oh, and the answer to your question at Corbin's is, yes, they can...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 31, 2006 at 5:17 AM
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Julia, I got your email and I've been doing a lot of reading in there. I'm really impressed. I'll be going back in and doing more surfing, and voting. Thanks for sharing that with me. It's great!
I love your blogs. Happy New Year and may it be a healthy and prospherous one. 
posted by
MaggieMae
on December 31, 2006 at 5:03 AM
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more
be glad mom is there to give you that money
posted by
Lanetay
on December 30, 2006 at 6:28 PM
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Mothers with all their idiocyncracies are always nice.
posted by
afzal50
on December 30, 2006 at 6:04 PM
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OneTime--
thanks for reading, and have a happy New Year!
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 5:46 PM
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Ody--ROFL!!
Now that is a great question. I'm sure there must be those who do not think these curtains are ugly-ass...just not me! ;-)
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 5:45 PM
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Corbin--
No I wasn't severe but I don't think she'd like me writing stories about her!!
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 5:44 PM
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Whacky--
I think she was especially generous to make up for the ugly-ass curtains. LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 5:43 PM
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Jo--
LMAO means "laughing my ass off."
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 5:43 PM
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A-and-B--
Yes, I'm beginning to have newfound appreciation for the cash gift! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 5:42 PM
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posted by
Blue_feathers
on December 30, 2006 at 5:01 PM
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Julia….It certainly makes one wonder…
.....why do they even bother making ugly-ass curtains in the first place? Please post a photo of the curtains once you get them…..so we can all have a vote. That will be great fun.
posted by
telemachus
on December 30, 2006 at 4:45 PM
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I don't think you were that severe....
on your mother......but it's nice to have some icing on the cake....
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on December 30, 2006 at 4:20 PM
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Cash...now that is a good gift!
posted by
Whacky
on December 30, 2006 at 4:15 PM
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LMAO!
what does that mean?
(Nice score BTW)
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 30, 2006 at 4:10 PM
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Cash is the best gift.
posted by
A-and-B
on December 30, 2006 at 3:21 PM
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Holy Grail--
Well I guess that was the real gift and the ugly-ass curtains were just a stocking stuffer. LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 3:13 PM
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Sweet - that makes it all worth it!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on December 30, 2006 at 3:05 PM
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Bel--
he just booked his plane ticket now--but I wonder how he'll pack that ice pick?? LMAO. He might have to buy one when he gets there.
LOOK OUT!! Here comes Furby!!
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 2:43 PM
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Furby is not poor, defenseless and most certainly not
Innocent! Furby is possessed!!!
posted by
bel_1965
on December 30, 2006 at 2:29 PM
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Bel--
Oh sure, blame it on poor, innocent and defenseless Furby!! I'll have you know he has threatened to pay you a little visit soon. LMAO.
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 2:25 PM
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LOL!!!
Furby made me do it!!!
posted by
bel_1965
on December 30, 2006 at 2:19 PM
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BEL!!
I can't believe you put that thought out into the ethers!! Now it will come true for sure... I better go get the pink stuff, lol ;-)
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 2:17 PM
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Awwww
See at least she gave you money for pepto so you can be stocked up when she gives you that expired Easter candy.
posted by
bel_1965
on December 30, 2006 at 2:10 PM
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Factor--
She just turned 80 but she has been this way for as long as I have known her!
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 2:07 PM
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hehe maybe it's an age thing...
my Grandma was sorta like that...useful presents...
posted by
FactorFiction
on December 30, 2006 at 1:59 PM
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ALF--
Yes perhaps it is the veil of testosterone keeping you from understanding just how ugly the ugly-ass curtains are!! I can't post pics but trust me, they're ugly!
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 1:47 PM
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Maggie--
yes, I'm something else all right...but what?? LMAO.
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 1:46 PM
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Janes--
ah yes!! The silver lining in the thrifty cloud!! thanks for pointing that out to me. ;-)
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 1:45 PM
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Julia...
How ugly can cutains be? Perhaps my opinion is obscurred by a veil of testosterone...but curtains are just curtains to me. Maybe you should post a picture of them so I can know what ugly curtains are?
posted by
A_Norseman
on December 30, 2006 at 1:44 PM
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hahahaha Julia - you are something else. lol
posted by
MaggieMae
on December 30, 2006 at 1:05 PM
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Ha ha -- that's a good one!
Just think: if she hadn't been so thrifty, perhaps she would not be able to afford the other gift of $100!!!!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on December 30, 2006 at 12:35 PM
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Jemmie--
yes, yes and YES! LOL.
posted by
Julia.
on December 30, 2006 at 12:21 PM
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LOL At least there was some light at the end of this tunnel!
Money is good. And curtains you like are good too.
posted by
Jemmie211
on December 30, 2006 at 12:05 PM
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