Christmas.....

Sassycakes said:
I love Christmas and am so Happy that is a day where I can spend time with my loved ones. Everyone being together laughing and having a good time is a wonderful day for me.
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What ,,!!! No arguments...well thats a first ....enjoy
 
oldman said:
When I was still working, I looked forward to flying on Christmas Eve and have many fond memories of those days. So many happy people and families as my passengers going here and there to be with their families. I felt so fortunate to be able to share in their joy.

Before the flights, I would offer a little boy and girl to come into the cockpit and sit in the Captain’s seat and put my hat on their small head. Mommy or Daddy would want to take their picture and they never had to ask them to smile.
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You mean you did not celebrate with a family of your own?
 
Autumn72 said:
You mean you did not celebrate with a family of your own?
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You would think so, right? After my kids got older, I volunteered to fly on Christmas Eve so that other pilots could be home on Christmas Eve with their families and enjoy what I had when my kids were younger. Requests for days off always went by seniority, so I could have had the time off, but how's that right? I get every Christmas Eve off while the younger pilots have to work every Christmas Eve; is that fair? So, I would work a couple of years and then take a couple of years off.

And besides, I enjoyed flying Christmas Eve. It's hard for anyone to envision how beautiful the sky is on Christmas Eve at 37,000 feet. It's the landing in Chicago with the temperature at 17°, winds at 30 mph and it's snowing that brings you back to reality. OTOH, if we're flying to Miami, now you're talking.
 
At this time I don't plan on spending any money for Christmas gifts--I've gotten in debt with that before and don't want to do it again. Can't afford to be in debt. I will send out some Christmas cards that I've already purchased. I got some lights to put in the window but not sure I'll be able to because I put up plastic on the windows. We'll see how that goes. This time of year has been hard for me and my family but I'm trying to be more positive this year and just enjoy some decent movies and music and will even put on the yule log channel! 🙃🤪🧐🤓
 
Marie5656 said:
I have not decorated in years. But could not resist this year.

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I love to see a Christmas cactus in bloom!

I have an elderly one that my mother started from cuttings back in the late 60s. It used to always blossom between Thanksgiving and Christmas but it hasn't blossomed in several years since I moved to my current apartment. I wish I could figure out how to restore its useful enthusiasm and vigor.
 
Aunt Bea said:
I love to see a Christmas cactus in bloom!

I have an elderly one that my mother started from cuttings back in the late 60s. It used to always blossom between Thanksgiving and Christmas but it hasn't blossomed in several years since I moved to my current apartment. I wish I could figure out how to restore its useful enthusiasm and vigor.
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I asked a friend who has had good luck with hers. She said she does not feed hers, waters infrequently and keeps hers in indirect sunlight. So, I guess I will try that. Mine was blooming when I bought it
 
Aunt Bea said:
I love to see a Christmas cactus in bloom!

I have an elderly one that my mother started from cuttings back in the late 60s. It used to always blossom between Thanksgiving and Christmas but it hasn't blossomed in several years since I moved to my current apartment. I wish I could figure out how to restore its useful enthusiasm and vigor.
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Aunt Bea,you might want to start a new one with a cutting from the old one. You have nothing to lose by trying. You may end up with two. Just stick a piece in some potting soil and keep it damp not wet. Possibly just transplanting to a larger pot with fresh soil would also do the trick.
 
This is my wish for Christmas 2019


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Aunt Bea said:
I love to see a Christmas cactus in bloom!

I have an elderly one that my mother started from cuttings back in the late 60s. It used to always blossom between Thanksgiving and Christmas but it hasn't blossomed in several years since I moved to my current apartment. I wish I could figure out how to restore its useful enthusiasm and vigor.
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Maybe repot it into one size larger pot with fresh soil? Does it have the same light as before? Maybe it needs the same light. Good luck. They are beautiful plants.
 
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