Exclusive Holiday season activities

[PtldPlatypus]

Hanukkah has started, Christmas is in 3 weeks...surely you all are doing some various interesting things to celebrate the season. What are you planning? What have you already done? Got any good pics to share? Any suggestions/recommendations for others?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

For me, my church choir is doing their Christmas Cantata this coming Sunday (both my daughter and I have solos), so that certainly gets us into the spirit. Then on the 14th our family's heading down to SoCal for a week to experience Christmas in Disneyland.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

For me, my church choir is doing their Christmas Cantata this coming Sunday (both my daughter and I have solos), so that certainly gets us into the spirit. Then on the 14th our family's heading down to SoCal for a week to experience Christmas in Disneyland.

On the 14th I'm joining your family and going to Disneyland!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

On the 14th I'm joining your family and going to Disneyland!

Sounds good...you're driving.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sounds good...you're driving.

Sure!

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Going to SF later this month to soak in that holiday vibe. There's a Charles Dickens fair i'm gonna peep. Wanted that bigger city feel, with decorations, colder weather, etc. I figure it'll be pretty nice out there.

Vegas this weekend so I'll prob check out the Bellagio Christmas exhibit.

When I'm in Portland the weekend before Christmas, probably hit up the Festival of Lights at the Grotto.

 

[Chris Craig]

Staying around Portland. I'll bring the boy to the mall to see Santa. Always gobto Zoolights. Probably go to the grotto, maybe PIR. Peacock lane for sure.

 

[Lanny]

For me, my church choir is doing their Christmas Cantata this coming Sunday (both my daughter and I have solos), so that certainly gets us into the spirit. Then on the 14th our family's heading down to SoCal for a week to experience Christmas in Disneyland.

Solos? My solo voice breaks mirrors. It would literally send people running for the exits. No, I'm a much better listener than a singer.

 

[Lanny]

Going to SF later this month to soak in that holiday vibe. There's a Charles Dickens fair i'm gonna peep. Wanted that bigger city feel, with decorations, colder weather, etc. I figure it'll be pretty nice out there.

Vegas this weekend so I'll prob check out the Bellagio Christmas exhibit.

When I'm in Portland the weekend before Christmas, probably hit up the Festival of Lights at the Grotto.

The Grotto is wonderful. We used to go there weekly and light a candle for deceased my mother-in-law.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Solos? My solo voice breaks mirrors. It would literally send people running for the exits. No, I'm a much better listener than a singer.

Listeners are always welcome. Service starts at 9:30am this coming Sunday if you wanna come out. And our church is very elder friendly!

 

[Lanny]

Listeners are always welcome. Service starts at 9:30am this coming Sunday if you wanna come out. And our church is very elder friendly!

We get out of our service at 9 am. Don't know if we could get there in time. Our church is near downtown Lake Oswego.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

We get out of our service at 9 am. Don't know if we could get there in time. Our church is near downtown Lake Oswego.

Choir doesn't come on until after 10, and we're just a little ways up I-205. Just sayin', if you've got nothing better to do on a late Sunday morning...

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I always enjoy spending a lot of time under the mistletoe with HCP's wife.

 

[CupWizier]

The Grotto is wonderful. We used to go there weekly and light a candle for deceased my mother-in-law.

My granddaughter performed at the Grotto last night with her school choir. She also had a solo which she definitely didn't get from her grandpa.

 

[Lanny]

Choir doesn't come on until after 10, and we're just a little ways up I-205. Just sayin', if you've got nothing better to do on a late Sunday morning...

Are you saying I don't have important things to do?
Why, I've gotta recline on the couch and watch reruns of Gilligan's Island. I've got old shows of Gunsmoke to see. Then there's the old shows of The Lawrence Welk show to watch. Next, comes my nap. Don't tell me I'm not busy with important stuff.
So, where's your church?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

My granddaughter performed at the Grotto last night with her school choir. She also had a solo which she definitely didn't get from her grandpa.

The Grotto is an amazing place to sing a solo. The acoustics in there are phenomenal. I bet that was awesome to be able to hear.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Are you saying I don't have important things to do?
Why, I've gotta recline on the couch and watch reruns of Gilligan's Island. I've got old shows of Gunsmoke to see. Then there's the old shows of The Lawrence Welk show to watch. Next, comes my nap. Don't tell me I'm not busy with important stuff.
So, where's your church?

No, no, I'm sure you've got many important plans--I was just saying "if"...

My church is on SE 148th Ave between Division and Powell. Living Hope Baptist. All are welcome.

 

[Lanny]

No, no, I'm sure you've got many important plans--I was just saying "if"...

My church is on SE 148th Ave between Division and Powell. Living Hope Baptist. All are welcome.

It's now in my waze list of favorites on my smart phone. I'll be the guy in the pin striped suit with the Asian wife (walking three paces behind me, j/k she's actually my boss).

 

[Hoopguru]

Hanukkah has started, Christmas is in 3 weeks...surely you all are doing some various interesting things to celebrate the season. What are you planning? What have you already done? Got any good pics to share? Any suggestions/recommendations for others?

My wife and I and our 6 kids, and 10 soon to be 11 grandkids are taking the Christmas Express train at Oaks this week-end.

 

[Lanny]

My wife and I and our 6 kids, and 10 soon to be 11 grandkids are taking the Christmas Express train at Oaks this week-end.

Now, that sounds like fun.

 

[THE HCP]

Some of us have to work on Christmas........

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Some of us have to work on Christmas........

And in Utah, no less. But, there's still plenty of time to do Christmas-y stuff between now and then.

 

[Lanny]

Some of us have to work on Christmas........

Aren't you at work right now? Get back to work, dammit!

 

[Lanny]

Staying around Portland. I'll bring the boy to the mall to see Santa. Always gobto Zoolights. Probably go to the grotto, maybe PIR. Peacock lane for sure.

I haven't been to peacock lane in nearly 20 years. Do they still charge to cruise it?

 

[barfo]

I'll be draining Lanny's liquor cabinet for the holidays, now that I know when he'll be out of the house.

barfo

 

[Chris Craig]

I haven't been to peacock lane in nearly 20 years. Do they still charge to cruise it?

No, its free

 

[Chris Craig]

Some of us have to work on Christmas........

Bummer

 

[MARIS61]

We've already got 4' snow on the ground. About half our lights up, going out to cut a tree this week...

Will be celebrating all Xmas-week long with friends and family dropping in at different times.

La Pine Christmas Bazaar & Trucker’s Light Parade – December 7 & 8
One of the biggest and most popular Christmas Bazaars in Central Oregon is held in La Pine. Frontier Days holds an annual Bazaar and Holiday Light Parade to kick off the holiday season the first weekend in December. There will be over 50 vendors of quality gift items! Hot Beverages! Soup & Goodies for sale to benefit a local non-profit organization. For entertainment, there will be bands and choirs and a visit with Santa!

Click here for the 2018 La Pine Christmas Light Parade registration form

Visit lapinefrontierdays.org for more information on the bazaar.

 

[Lanny]

I'll be draining Lanny's liquor cabinet for the holidays, now that I know when he'll be out of the house.

barfo

Fat chance, I've got too much liquor for you to drink. You couldn't put a dent in my stash.

Edit: Oops, you wouldn't spit in it, would you? Keep in mind that I've got two weapons in my house and I've been professionally trained in their use.

 

[barfo]

Fat chance, I've got too much liquor for you to drink. You couldn't put a dent in my stash.

seems unlikely, unless you live in an OLCC warehouse.

Edit: Oops, you wouldn't spit in it, would you? Keep in mind that I've got two weapons in my house and I've been professionally trained in their use.

What kind of a weapon do you use against a spitter? A semi-automatic KL-34 Spittoon?

barfo