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Yes, I’m still alive and surviving retail.

I think.

Honestly, I can hardly believe it, but this year has been so much busier than last. Shopping started earlier this year and people are still shopping strong. I have no idea where everyone is getting the money to spend in this economy, but they’re spending it. And it’s even more surprising to see a large percentage of customers using CASH.

Weekday shopping has been a little slow, however evenings and weekends have been CRAZY. The store gets jam-packed with like a MILLION people; all coming to see Santa. It’s been an absolutely delight to see all the little ones with their parents. Because I work in a city store, I normally don’t catch a glimpse of so many adorable tots, so it’s been very heart-warming to view Christmas through their sweet eyes.

Most customers have been an absolute pleasure to wait on, however some would have tested the patience of even the Dali Lama.

Having not had a day off since last Monday, and working 9 1/2 hour days with only one throw-it-down-my-throat-fifteen-minute-lunch-break, my patience and tolerance levels have often reached a whole whopping half a second. And I still have five more days to go!

But you’ll be glad to know that I haven’t had even ONE, “Me no like this color….does this bag come in blue” customer.

PRAISE GOD!

Yet, all and all it hasn’t been so bad that I wanted to SLAP a customer across the face with Bavarian Cream Pie.

But, I still may.

Anyway folks, since I won’t be posting again until after the big day, I would like to take this time to wish each and everyone of you and your families.….a Very Merry Christmas.

Thank you for your comments and emails this past week, because they’ve been such a joy after a long tiring day at work.

Please know how much I appreciate your presence here, and the two abundant gifts you’ve shared with me throughout this year.

The energy of your words and your love.

Grazie mille!

*Italian for, Thank you so much!




Merry Christmas everyone!

X

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  1. Hi Everyone!

    I will be responding to your comments later this evening when I get home.

    I will also SLOWLY be making rounds sometime throughout this week to visit your blogs and say hi.

    Grazie mille for your understanding and patience!

    Have a great week!

    X

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  2. Love the pic!

    I work retail as well and the days are long and exhausting. One client yelled at me yesterday, loudly and meanly. Sucked the air out of my whole day. Too bad, because the rest of them are actually really nice and make my job a pleasure most of the time.

    Happy Christmas!

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  3. I am SO relieved that the more difficult 'blue' customers stayed away ... OR DID THEY, THERE'S STILL TIME Heehee. One medal on it's way for your patience and good humour throughout these busy pre-Christmas days. Keep smiling, Ron, and have a simply wonderful Christmas break when it comes. Yuletide greetings to the best blogger in Blogland. Christmas hugs, don't use them all at once {{{Ron}}}

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  4. Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas, sir!!

    I love the jet with the reindeers. And I'm just thrilled that your week hasn't been plagued with 'Me no like' customers! That's a nice prezzie in and of itself.

    You just hang in there--it's the week before Christmas and it's sure to get a bit crazier. You'll do fine, no doubt. Don that reindeer nose and antlers, look cute and holler your season's greetings! I'm sure that'll make lots of people smile -- and it'll help you see the humor in all of it.

    Happy Holidays to you and yours. I do hope you enjoy the spirit of the holiday once the madness has stopped.

    ((((((((( Ron ))))))))))

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  5. ...Ah, Grazie mille back atcha dear one! ;o)

    ...And here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with love, laughter, prosperity and joy! *<[:o{)

    ...Blessings...

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  6. Glad to hear you're alive and kicking (not customers luckily)Ron.

    May I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Thankyou for your friendship and long may it continue. xxxx

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  7. Hi Ron !

    (reading post)

    Bye Ron !

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  8. Your restraint is admirable, Ron. I'm really glad your patience hasn't been severely tested. YET! There's always Christmas Eve for all the procrastinating bastards to come out from under their rocks. I'll keep a good thought for you!

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  9. You must have the patience of Job to deal with the public at such a crazy time of year. I was in retail briefly over 30 years ago, and that was only for about 7 months until I realized it wasn't for me. Although I admire you, I certainly do not envy you.

    Soon it will be over, and you'll be back to the normal pace. In the meantime, I baked a Bavarian cream pie for you. Just in case.

    P.S. The cartoon is hilarious.

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  10. Hi Ron...I want to wish you a very very Merry Christmas. I have been traveling and working and like you having very long days. I am not on the computer much and probably won't be until after the new year starts but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a terrific holiday and more importantly a joyous and healthy New Year.

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  11. Merry Christmas to you, too! What a funny vest in the photo. I think you should sponsor a contest for the best holiday shopping season retail vest motto - LOL.

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  12. ~((((HUGS)))))~~~
    and happy holidays!
    Mwaaaaaaaaaah!

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  13. Glad to hear that you are surviving thus far!

    "But you’ll be glad to know that I haven’t had even ONE, “Me no like this color….does this bag come in blue” customer."

    Woohoo! Hilarious. :)
    Keep the coffee pouring strong and you can do it! By the time you read this there will only be 4 days to go! Hugs to you for all you do Ron.
    Merry Christmas
    Katherine

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  14. Hey Ron, Like you I am so surprised at how much shopping is going on this year, I am even more surprised at how nice the majority of people I have run into have been, and what shocks me most is that "You Don't Have That Bag In Blue!!"

    Seriously I will be happy when everything slows down and the big day is here.

    Merry Christmas my good Friend your friendship has been a blessing to Cindy and I and we just want you to know how much we appreciate you.

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  15. I'm so glad you're surviving the Christmas crowds.

    I hope you have a fantastic Christmas holiday, with all that you'd wish yourself :)

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  16. Hi Brahm~

    "I work in retail as well and these days are long and exhausting."

    Yeah, aren't they FUN???? I feel as though I'm LIVING at work. I'm pooped!

    I soooooo know what you mean about having the air sucked out of you by an occasional icky customer. But you're right, most customers are really nice.

    Sending you much 'good energy' during this week, fellow retailer!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Happy Christmas, Brahm!

    X

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  17. Helloooooo Valerie~

    "I am so relieved that the more difficult 'blue' customer stayed away....OR DID THEY? THERE'S STILL TIME."


    HAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHA! Yeah, you're right.....THERE'S STILL TIME, so PRAY FOR ME!!!!!

    "One medal is on it's way for your patience and good humor throughout these busy pre-Christmas days."

    Awwwwww...thank you, dear lady! The real test will be the last 3 days, when all the last minute shoppers come in PANICKED!

    MUCHO GRAZIE for stopping by today, Valerie! Always such a delight seeing you!

    Wishing you a faaaaaabulous Christmas!!!!!

    {{{{{ Valerie }}}}}}

    X

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  18. Hiya Mel~

    Don't ya just love the jet with the reindeers? The second I saw it, I knew I wanted to use it - it's soooo cute!

    "I'm just thrilled that your week hasn't been plagued with 'Me no like' customers!"

    Yeah, me too. Maybe it's my BIG Christmas gift from Santa - Bwhahahahahahahahaha!

    These last 5 days will be challenging, no doubt, but I'm praying that my guardian angels will be with me; preventing me from throwing that Bavarian Cream Pie - tee, hee!

    Thanks oodles for stopping by, dear lady! Such a joy seeing you!

    Wishing you, himself, and the bug a blessed Christmas!

    (((( Mel )))))

    X

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  19. Helloooooooo TJ~

    Thank you, sweet lady!

    It's been so wonderful getting to know you this past year. You're an angel!

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    "Love, laughter, prosperity and joy" back atcha!

    ((( TJ )))

    X

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  20. Hello Akelamalu~

    "Glad to hear you're alive and kicking (not customer luckily)" - HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHA!

    Yeah, almost though!

    Thank YOU for your loyal and longstanding friendship, m' dear!

    Muchly cherished!

    (((( Akelamalu )))))

    Wishing you and MWM a very Merry Christmas!

    X

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  21. Hey Jaffer~

    Thanks for stopping by, buddy!

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    X

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  22. Hey Nitebyrd~

    "There's always Christmas Eve for all the procrastinating bastards to come out from under their rocks."

    BWhahahahahhaahahhaha!

    Oh, I love you! And you're right....Christmas Eve is the REAL test, so keep those 'good thoughts' coming!

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by!

    Have a FAB Christmas, Sis!

    X

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  23. Hey Matty~

    "You must have the patience of Job to deal with the public at such a crazy time of year."

    Actually no, I have ZERO patience. That's why this job is so good for me because it teaches me patience and tolorance.

    Sometimes. HA!

    "Soon it will be over, and you'll be back to the normal pace. In the meantime, I baked a Bavarian cream pie for you. Just in case."

    HAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHA! Thank you buddy, because I may just take you up on that - especially after today!!!!

    Isn't the cartoon hilarious? Glad you enjoyed it!

    Thanks so much for stopping by, Matty! Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas!

    It's been so nice getting to know you these past few months!

    X

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  24. OMG....Susie!!!!!

    It's sooooooooooooooooooo GREAT to see you!!!! You've been on my mind so much lately. I was going to email you before Christmas to see how you were.

    Glad to hear your traveling - how wonderful! And yes, I know you must be very busy with work right now, so I can totally understand not being online much. The same for me. I'm exhausted when I get home from work every night, therefore haven't been blogging.

    Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by, my friend! We'll catch up after the New Year, okay?

    Wishing you and your family a terrific holiday and a joyous New Year!

    See ya in 2011!

    (((( Susie ))))

    X

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  25. Hello ihaveabackbone~

    "I think you should sponsor a contest for the best holiday shopping season retail vest motto."

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Hey, that's a GREAT idea!

    Isn't the vest in the photo hilarious? When I saw it online last night, it totally depicted exactly how I felt!

    How may I slap you?

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! It's been so nice getting to know you recently. I look forward to reading more of your blog this year!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

    X

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  26. OMG! OMG! OMG! Lady Sorrow!!!!!

    It's soooooooo freakin' great to see you, dear lady!

    I have sooooooooo missed you!!!!!

    I do hope one day you return to blogging!

    Hope all is going well for you and that you're enjoying this holiday season with your AWESOME children!

    Thanks so much for stopping by. You made my Christmas!!!!

    ((((( Sorrow )))))

    Mwaaaaaaaah!

    X ya!

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  27. Hello Katherine~

    "Glad to hear that you are surviving thus far!"

    OMG, after today I don't know about that - HA! Today was a rough one and my feet are KILLING me from standing on a concrete floor for 9 1/2 hours - oy vey!

    Calgon take me away!!!!

    "Keep the coffee pouring strong and you can do it! By the time you read this there will only be 4 days to go!"

    Yes, only 4 more days to go - yipeeeeeeeeeeee! And speaking of coffee, I've had four LARGE cups today to keep me going!

    And hugs to you for all YOU do, dear lady! Meeting you through blogging has been such a joy. I look forward to this next year!

    Merry Christmas to you and your lovely girls!

    Thank you for stopping by!

    X

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  28. Howdy Jimmy~

    "Like you I am so surprised at how much shopping is going on this year, I am even more surprised at how nice the majority of people I have run into have been..."

    Yes, isn't it AMAZING how much shopping is going on this year? Last year was not nearly as much. I'm happy about that though, because my company is doing very well this year - thank God!

    "and what shocks me most is that "You Don't Have That Bag In Blue!!"

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Yeah, me too! I keep waiting for one of those 'certain' people to walk up to me and ask me that. But, there's still 4 more days to go, so it MAY just happen - yikes!

    I also can't wait for everything to slow down and the big day is here. I am SO looking forward to having a day off.

    "Merry Christmas my good Friend your friendship has been a blessing to Cindy and I and we just want you to know how much we appreciate you."

    Ditto, my good friend! You and Cindy have been such a sweet blessing!

    Thank you!

    Wishing you and your family the BEST Christmas ever!

    X to you and Cindy!

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  29. Hey Babs~

    "I'm so glad you're surviving the Christmas crowds."

    Thank you, me too! Actually, this year most customers seem to be patient and in a good mood, so it's making work so much easier.

    ALLELUIA!

    Thanks so much for stopping by, Babs! I'm so glad I got to meet you recently. I look forward to reading more of your blog this coming year!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    X

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  30. So glad you are surviving the retail nightmare. Just a few more days! I know you must be beat when you get home.

    If you decide you need a break to warmer climes after the new year you know you can always head to the BIG ATL!

    Thank YOU for being there for me and supporting me in my almost whole first year of blogging. I can't believe it's been almost a year!

    Take care and try not to stress too hard until the big day!

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  31. *waving*

    Hi Peg!

    Grrrrrrreat to see ya! Thanks for stopping by!

    Yes, I'm TOTALLY beat when I get home at night. I've been so busy, I can't even remember what day it is. I woke up this morning; thinking it was Saturday - HA!

    Awwwwww...thank you for the invite to Atlanta! If I should ever visit my family in Florida this next year, I would LOVE to visit you and hubby too!

    In January (when I have some time off), I'm going to be taking a few day trips into NYC with a friend of mine. I am sooooo looking forward to it. I LOVE that city and it's been a while since I visited.

    It's been an absolutely joy, delight, and pleasure getting to know you this past year, Peg. And even more so that we finally met! I look forward to the next year!

    x ya, dear friend!

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  32. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, Ron! :) Hang in there....I guess the good news is people are using cash? LOL My son is in retail, so I understand your pain. Remember, when it's all said it done, it's only the messy displays that will last! ;-)

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  33. hi ron, it's always nice to see you've posted but for some reason, i cannot keep you in my reader, your blog keeps disappearing from it--any ideas why? anyway, i can by looking here or my blog roll but wish you wouldn't disappear from the reader...don't know what to do.

    glad your week and a half hasn't been too difficult...maybe people are in a better [typed bitter-haha] mood? i'm not, i detest the holidaze, especially xmas because of my , shall we say, difficult past and will be glad to say bye bye to it all...and it's too commercial anyway, another thing that makes it even worse.....and i miss my kids and grandkids even tho i knew this would be this way=no travels during the holdays with little guys....anyway, glad your almost at the finish line, dear friend....keep drinking those toddies and you''ll be just fine ;) and of course, i'm kidding you xoxo

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  34. Greetings Grace~

    It's so great to see ya, dear lady!

    "My son is in retail, so I understand your pain."

    Please tell your son I know what he must be going through right now - oy vey!

    "Remember, when it's all said it done, it's only the messy displays that will last!"

    You're exactly right. Thank you for the great reminder!

    Wishing you and your family a VERY Merry Christmas!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!

    (((( Grace ))))

    X

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  35. Hello Dearest Linda~

    Gosh, I have no idea why that is happening because I haven't changed anything. But, I will tell you that that happens to me with certain blogs too - I don't get their updates on my reader for some reason?!?!

    Yes, this year in retail hasn't been too-too bad because customers seem to be in great moods. However, today was a bit challenging. I'm very tired, so that's probably it. But, hey...I'm almost to the finish line - yipeeeeeeee!!!! These next three days will be the most tense because of all the last minute shoppers, but I'm use it after all these years.

    Sorry to hear you're not into the holidays, but I sincerely understand your reasons.

    Please know that I am thinking about you and sending ya LOTS of 'good energy' and LOVE!

    ((((( Linda )))))

    Wishing you and your hubby a VERY Merry Christmas!

    xoxoxo

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  36. Merry Christmas to you Ronnie :) With all the love and joy in our hearts. xoxo
    Diane & Cristy

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  37. Love the photo 8)
    Hope the last few days before christmas go quickly and stress free for you.
    Have the most wonderful christmas x

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  38. Hello Diane~

    And the same back atcha, dear friend!

    (((( Diane and Cristy)))))

    Have a faaaaabulous Christmas!

    XOXO

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  39. Hello Casdok~

    Tee, hee!....isn't the photo hilarious?

    Yes, these last few days will go very quickly - they always do. Now, stree free? I don't know about that.

    HAHAHHAAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

    Thanks so much for stopping by, dear lady!

    Wishing you and C a beautiful Christmas!

    (((( You and C ))))

    X

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  40. Merry Christmas to you too Ron! I will see you back here - right after all the Holiday Noise settles down! And with your crazy busy schedule, please don't forget to BREATHE every once in a while!!

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  41. Hello Meleah~

    "And with your crazy busy schedule, please don't forget to BREATHE every once in a while!!"

    Yes, you're right. Thank you for the reminder, my friend!

    Breeeeeeeeathe.......

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by, girl! I'll see ya after the holidays. Hope you're feeling better.

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

    (((( Meleah ))))

    X

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  42. ((((((((((( Ron ))))))))))))

    Just a drive by hug--wanting you to know you're being thought of. (I do hope the customers haven't driven over that proverbial edge--though, yaknow...if you ain't living on the edge you're taking up too much space I'm told..LOL) You enjoy your holiday PEACE, sir.

    And it made MY holiday to see Sorrow pop up here!
    What a nice prezzie. :-)

    Happy Christmas, sir.

    *hugs*

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  43. Hiya Mel~

    Awwwww...you're such a sweetheart, my dear Libra friend!

    You've no idea how much your comment warmed my heart after such a loooooong and tense day at work. I think the PANIC has just hit the customers today because they're acting like LUNATICS!!!

    "if you ain't living on the edge you're taking up too much space I'm told.."

    HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH....OMG, that's brilliant!

    "And it made MY holiday to see Sorrow pop up here!"

    Me too! I haven't seen her in so long, and I miss her dearly.

    Thanks oodles for stopping by, dear lady!

    Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Christmas!

    X

    P.S. please give the bug a hug for me!

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  44. Hey man, hope you survive the crush! I know I'll be one of those last minute procratisantas hoping to find some bauble that will satisfy. Man, when did Christmas stop becoming about the spirit and more about the gift? 2 A.D. most likely. *sigh*

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  45. I'm so glad you're surviving. We had that huge blizzard on the 11th. It really screwed things up for the stores. I think it's been craziness ever since. I'm just glad I got things done before that. Thanks so much for the wonderful Christmas card. You should be getting mine any day.
    Take care and have a very merry one!

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  46. Hey Herman~

    "Hey man, hope you survive the crush!"

    Me too! Only two more days to go - yaaaaaaahooo!

    Be sure to get out shopping today, by the latest, because tomorrow will be BONKERS in all the stores.

    "Man, when did Christmas stop becoming about the spirit and more about the gift? 2 A.D. most likely. *sigh*"

    You said it! I may have a post to share sometime next week about something that happened to me about 'seeing' the REAL spirit of Christmas!

    Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy!

    Wishing you, Karin, and Tyler....a flawless Merry Christmas!

    See ya soon!

    X

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  47. Hi Jen~

    "I'm so glad you're surviving."

    Me too! However, yesterday I had a close call for LOSING it - HA!

    So glad to hear you were able to get things done before the blizzard. I can't believe how much snow parts of the U.S. and Europe have been getting this year. We're supposedly getting some Christmas day evening - can't wait!

    Glad you got my card. I'll look for yours in the mail the next two days.

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by, my friend!

    Have a Merry Christmas!!!!!

    X

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  48. Ron,

    Merry Christmas, my friend. May the warmth of Christmas stay in your heart space for all time. May the peace of love give you comfort and joy. May the difficult times in your life be short and may the times of bliss increase. I know that you are filled with the awe of the season and I also know that you share it with all of us.
    God Bless You and Love keep you.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

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  49. Awww...Dave....your comment totally made my day!!!

    Thank you, my Libra friend. Thank you!

    It's been an absolutely honor getting to know you these past 4 years. Both your brilliant sense of humor and insightful words are always so appreciated and enjoyed!

    I look forward to many more years of blogging with ya, buddy! And perhaps one day meeting you in person.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    God bless you and Love keep you.

    Cheers!

    X

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  50. "...however some would have tested the patience of even the Dali Lama."

    Priceless!

    Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo!

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  51. It's almost over, baby. Glad you're surviving. Merry Christmas from me, Bern and Vinny!

    Chrissy
    (wrong Google account again)

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  52. I LOVE that shirt!!

    it's almost over sugar
    then you can rest

    love ya
    Hope sends hugs and Mwah

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  53. Hey Rob~

    Yeah, both the Dali Lama AND Mother Theresa - HA!

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by! Great to see ya!

    "Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo!"

    To you too!

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Holiday!

    X

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  54. Hola Christina/Chrissy~

    Yup...it's almost over! And after tomorrow, I'll be soooooooo happy to have a day off - yaaaaaaaay!

    Thanks so much for stopping, girl!

    Wishing you, Bernie, and Mr. Vinny a veeeeery Merry Christmas!

    X ya's !

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  55. Hello Dianne~

    Isn't the shirt freakin' FLAWLESS?

    I was almost tempted to have one made, just to wear this week!!

    OMG...I can't WAIT until 6 p.m. tomorrow evening, when I walk out of that store and come home to crash. I'm so looking forward to a nice quiet Christmas day!

    Thank you for stopping by, dear lady!

    Wishing you and the gang a spectacular Christmas day!

    And please tell Hope that Uncle Ronnie sends her a hug and a Mwaaaaah!

    (((( Hope ))))

    X ya's!

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  56. Hey there Ronnie,
    I (heart) that illustration! :))
    We all sent you some whopping vibes; you made it!!
    24 December!! Wooo!
    Iam so happy that it went so smoothly and that you had nice people too.

    Now, once you get home today you can just crash out!Vino! You deserve some quiet and calm.

    Have a peaceful Xmas my friend. I was thinking of you there in a store. Now I hope that you don't have a zillion returns on 26 Dec...
    "I no like how smell". Good luck :)

    Big hugs XOXO

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  57. Bonjour Barbara~

    Isn't the illustration hilarious? I just couldn't resist sharing it - tee, hee!

    "We all sent you some whopping vibes; you made it!!

    24 December!! Wooo!"

    Yes, I finally made it - Woooo! (I think). Today is the last day before the big day, and I can't wait to have a day off tomorrow. I truly need some R & R!

    " Now I hope that you don't have a zillion returns on 26 Dec...

    "I no like how smell"."

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! OMG, me neither. Sometimes the day after Christmas can be more insane than the day before!

    Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend!

    Wishing you and D a Magical and Marvelous Christmas!

    ((((( Barb + D )))))

    XOXOXOXOX

    P.S. thanks again for the beautiful card!

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  58. Cream pies are hardly the appropriate weapon of choice. You need to slap them with something that is less tasty than a pie. Something like fish paste or maybe something spicy like a jalapeno. Of course, you'll have to lightly crush it before you slap them so that the spicy juices are flowing. Merry Christmas,

    Whitney

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  59. Santa Claus is alive and well in the hearts of children who believe all around the world. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

    ~Happy Christmas and Merry New Year from our family to you and yours

    Please tell me you don't work at Wal-Mart. And you're a saint for dealing with consumers this time of year. I sometimes want to slap them and I don't even work in retail!

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  60. Greetings Whitney~

    "Cream pies are hardly the appropriate weapon of choice. You need to slap them with something that is less tasty than a pie. Something like fish paste or maybe something spicy like a jalapeno."

    Bhwhahahahahahahaha! OMG, that's FLAWLESS!!! BRAVA!

    Next year I may just have to take you brilliant suggesting and try it!

    Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing a comment. It's so nice meeting you!

    Hope you're having a wonderful Christmas, Whitney!

    Cheers!

    X

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  61. Hellooooooo Kate~

    "Santa Claus is alive and well in the hearts of children who believe all around the world. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy."

    OMG, how beautiful, Kate! And you're so right on!

    ..."and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy."

    Amen!

    Thank so much for stopping by today. Always a pleasure to see you!

    Hope you and your family are having a blessed Christmas day!

    ((( Kate )))

    X

    P.S. Oh god, no.... I don't work at Wal-Mart - heaven forbid - HA!

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  62. Today's the BIG DAY!! Merry Christmas to you dear Ron!

    I hope you have yourself a Merry Little Christmas...

    Hugs, Leesa

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  63. Merry Christmas Leesa!!!!!

    Hope you had a fabulous Christmas day in France!

    Thank you so much for stopping by, my friend!

    ((((( Leesa )))))

    X ya!

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  64. I remember Christmas working in retail. Christmas day consisted of waking up late in the afternoon, struggling to stay conscious long enough to get a bowl of kraft dinner down my throat, and then passing out so I could be up the next day at cruel o'clock and ready for action. I know you won't get any, but since it's what you need most I will still wish you peace for the holidays - be well my friend!

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  65. Hey Tattytiara~

    "Christmas day consisted of waking up late in the afternoon, struggling to stay conscious long enough to get a bowl of kraft dinner down my throat, and then passing out so I could be up the next day at cruel o'clock and ready for action."

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Yes, you said that perfectly!

    I was so tired Christmas eve, that I layed on the floor after taking a hot shower and literally went unconscious. However, I actually had a nice, peaceful Christmas day.

    Today was a bit rough, getting up and going into work for all the RETURNS!!!

    Thankfully, I have tomorrow off - yaaaaaaaaay!

    Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend!

    Hope you had a blessed Christmas!

    (((( Tattytiara ))))

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  66. i'll tell ya where they are getting this money from! year end bonus, my brother! at least that's where my $2 came from and i still have change left over. went to two stores. hated it. i shop online!

    glad you didn't want have to slap anyone. hang in there ron.

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  67. Hey V~

    "i'll tell ya where they are getting this money from! year end bonus, my brother! at least that's where my $2 came from and i still have change left over."

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! OMG, hysterical girl!

    Yes, so many people I know enjoy shopping onlline rather than going directly into stores. And I can totally understand why!!!

    Yup....it's all over and I didn't have to slap anyone - HA!

    Thanks for stopping by, Val!

    Enjoy your day!

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