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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Thanks for all the Great Ideas!! I Love hearing funny stories about your darling furry friends too!!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since I > got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the > cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, > etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off of > the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats > chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one > year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going > to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year and > I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if > any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! > Thanks, > Charlene

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I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since I got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off of the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year and I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! Thanks, Charlene

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Hi Charlene – I don’t have tips, really, beyond what you’ve already planned and the suggestion to have a water bottle nearby;  if they start to touch the tree, say "no" and follow this with a spritz of water.  You will have to do this routine repeatedly.  My former cat eventually responded to "no" by scrunching up his eyes, flattening his ears, and stopping the activity… without me having to spritz him. I’m a firm believer in water discipline for any potentially dangerous behaviour like playing with electrical cords, christmas lights, etc. The other tip arises from something that happened inadvertantly and grew into a game we called "Bowling for Wise Men".  Our tree was set up in our hardwood-floored living room, complete with a stable scene below it.  My cat one day launched himself from the hall and slid into the stable, sending various angels, shepherds, and the holy family careening in all directions.  The kids had fun setting up the scene on a daily basis and the cat had fun "bowling for wise men" once that was done.  He was too busy to touch the tree.  In short, you might get an intriguing and distracting toy for your cat and place it near (but not too near) the tree.  My little Charlie just loves his ball-in-a-round-track toy (don’t know what it’s called) and will spend nearly an hour playing with it, so that might be a good choice to bring home around the same time as the tree goes up. Good luck and season’s greetings to you and your furry ones  :) Anita — Free audio & video emails, greeting cards and forums Talkway – http://www.talkway.com – Talk more ways (sm)

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That’s such a great story!! thanks for the Idea… Charlene

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Charlene – I don’t have tips, really, beyond what you’ve already > planned and the suggestion to have a water bottle nearby;  if they > start to touch the tree, say "no" and follow this with a spritz of > water.  You will have to do this routine repeatedly.  My former cat > eventually responded to "no" by scrunching up his eyes, flattening his > ears, and stopping the activity… without me having to spritz him. > I’m a firm believer in water discipline for any potentially dangerous > behaviour like playing with electrical cords, christmas lights, etc. > The other tip arises from something that happened inadvertantly and > grew into a game we called "Bowling for Wise Men".  Our tree was set up > in our hardwood-floored living room, complete with a stable scene below > it.  My cat one day launched himself from the hall and slid into the > stable, sending various angels, shepherds, and the holy family > careening in all directions.  The kids had fun setting up the scene on > a daily basis and the cat had fun "bowling for wise men" once that was > done.  He was too busy to touch the tree.  In short, you might get an > intriguing and distracting toy for your cat and place it near (but not > too near) the tree.  My little Charlie just loves his > ball-in-a-round-track toy (don’t know what it’s called) and will spend > nearly an hour playing with it, so that might be a good choice to bring > home around the same time as the tree goes up. > Good luck and season’s greetings to you and your furry ones  :) Anita > — > Free audio & video emails, greeting cards and forums > Talkway – http://www.talkway.com – Talk more ways (sm)

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I wish my one year old was that well behaved, I’ve been "water training" her since I got her and she really doesn’t seem to care… she still gets into everything, My other cat is very well behaved and I trained her the same way.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> we have always taught the cats to stay off the tables, they are allowed on > the padded furniture but never the tables. At Christmas we take the coffee > table and put a Christmas tree on it. We have never had a problem with cats > attacking the tree. Guess they know better. We do not use tinsel or those > metallic strings (ice) we do use ice but not the blinking kind, they are > attracted to blinking lights for some reason. > Are main concern is night time, when we are unable to watch the tree, we > usually give them an extra long play session before bed with the hope of > exhausting them through the entire night. >I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since > I >got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the >cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, >etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off > of >the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats >chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one >year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going >to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year > and >I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if >any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! >Thanks, >Charlene

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I tie my tree to a vent in the ceiling so if they climb when no one’s watching at least the tree doesn’t fall over. Barb

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we have always taught the cats to stay off the tables, they are allowed on the padded furniture but never the tables. At Christmas we take the coffee table and put a Christmas tree on it. We have never had a problem with cats attacking the tree. Guess they know better. We do not use tinsel or those metallic strings (ice) we do use ice but not the blinking kind, they are attracted to blinking lights for some reason. Are main concern is night time, when we are unable to watch the tree, we usually give them an extra long play session before bed with the hope of exhausting them through the entire night. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since I >got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the >cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, >etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off of >the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats >chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one >year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going >to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year and >I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if >any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! >Thanks, >Charlene

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> Merry Christmas everyone. and if you are not religious. Many blessings from > your own God be with you.

Non religious people don’t have Gods. Hoping your God gives you many blessings. :c) Judy

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Merry Christmas everyone. and if you are not religious. Many blessings from your own God be with you.

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Happy Holidays to you as well. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 Do you love cats? Then join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Merry Christmas everyone. and if you are not religious. Many blessings from > your own God be with you.

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Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, in the city or on the coast? Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British couple? Thanks Mark

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>Does anyone have any tips where to spend Christmas around the Brisbane area, >in the city or on the coast? >Any hostels / hotels to recommend for a lively time for a young British >couple?

Xmas Day itself tends to be a bit quiet as it is most places.  Howeveer , I understand that the Palace Hostel (right in the centre of Brisbane) is developing a reputation as a real party place. It is the only hostel with a licenced bar (in the basement) and is well patronised by the backpackers staying there.  So, I would imagine that it would have some life at Xmas. Barry My website at http://www.powerup.com.au/~baz is all about the area in which I live – From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Queensland (and a bit more)

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Thanks for all the Great Ideas!! I Love hearing funny stories about your darling furry friends too!!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since I > got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the > cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, > etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off of > the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats > chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one > year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going > to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year and > I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if > any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! > Thanks, > Charlene

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I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since I got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off of the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year and I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! Thanks, Charlene

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Hi Charlene – I don’t have tips, really, beyond what you’ve already planned and the suggestion to have a water bottle nearby;  if they start to touch the tree, say "no" and follow this with a spritz of water.  You will have to do this routine repeatedly.  My former cat eventually responded to "no" by scrunching up his eyes, flattening his ears, and stopping the activity… without me having to spritz him. I’m a firm believer in water discipline for any potentially dangerous behaviour like playing with electrical cords, christmas lights, etc. The other tip arises from something that happened inadvertantly and grew into a game we called "Bowling for Wise Men".  Our tree was set up in our hardwood-floored living room, complete with a stable scene below it.  My cat one day launched himself from the hall and slid into the stable, sending various angels, shepherds, and the holy family careening in all directions.  The kids had fun setting up the scene on a daily basis and the cat had fun "bowling for wise men" once that was done.  He was too busy to touch the tree.  In short, you might get an intriguing and distracting toy for your cat and place it near (but not too near) the tree.  My little Charlie just loves his ball-in-a-round-track toy (don’t know what it’s called) and will spend nearly an hour playing with it, so that might be a good choice to bring home around the same time as the tree goes up. Good luck and season’s greetings to you and your furry ones  :) Anita — Free audio & video emails, greeting cards and forums Talkway – http://www.talkway.com – Talk more ways (sm)

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That’s such a great story!! thanks for the Idea… Charlene

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Charlene – I don’t have tips, really, beyond what you’ve already > planned and the suggestion to have a water bottle nearby;  if they > start to touch the tree, say "no" and follow this with a spritz of > water.  You will have to do this routine repeatedly.  My former cat > eventually responded to "no" by scrunching up his eyes, flattening his > ears, and stopping the activity… without me having to spritz him. > I’m a firm believer in water discipline for any potentially dangerous > behaviour like playing with electrical cords, christmas lights, etc. > The other tip arises from something that happened inadvertantly and > grew into a game we called "Bowling for Wise Men".  Our tree was set up > in our hardwood-floored living room, complete with a stable scene below > it.  My cat one day launched himself from the hall and slid into the > stable, sending various angels, shepherds, and the holy family > careening in all directions.  The kids had fun setting up the scene on > a daily basis and the cat had fun "bowling for wise men" once that was > done.  He was too busy to touch the tree.  In short, you might get an > intriguing and distracting toy for your cat and place it near (but not > too near) the tree.  My little Charlie just loves his > ball-in-a-round-track toy (don’t know what it’s called) and will spend > nearly an hour playing with it, so that might be a good choice to bring > home around the same time as the tree goes up. > Good luck and season’s greetings to you and your furry ones  :) Anita > — > Free audio & video emails, greeting cards and forums > Talkway – http://www.talkway.com – Talk more ways (sm)

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I wish my one year old was that well behaved, I’ve been "water training" her since I got her and she really doesn’t seem to care… she still gets into everything, My other cat is very well behaved and I trained her the same way.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> we have always taught the cats to stay off the tables, they are allowed on > the padded furniture but never the tables. At Christmas we take the coffee > table and put a Christmas tree on it. We have never had a problem with cats > attacking the tree. Guess they know better. We do not use tinsel or those > metallic strings (ice) we do use ice but not the blinking kind, they are > attracted to blinking lights for some reason. > Are main concern is night time, when we are unable to watch the tree, we > usually give them an extra long play session before bed with the hope of > exhausting them through the entire night. >I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since > I >got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the >cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, >etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off > of >the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats >chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one >year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going >to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year > and >I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if >any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! >Thanks, >Charlene

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I tie my tree to a vent in the ceiling so if they climb when no one’s watching at least the tree doesn’t fall over. Barb

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we have always taught the cats to stay off the tables, they are allowed on the padded furniture but never the tables. At Christmas we take the coffee table and put a Christmas tree on it. We have never had a problem with cats attacking the tree. Guess they know better. We do not use tinsel or those metallic strings (ice) we do use ice but not the blinking kind, they are attracted to blinking lights for some reason. Are main concern is night time, when we are unable to watch the tree, we usually give them an extra long play session before bed with the hope of exhausting them through the entire night. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I’m about to put up a Christmas tree (artificial) for the first time since I >got my two cats, ages 3 and 1.  Is there any suggestions for keeping the >cats off the tree and any safety tips to keep my cats safe from the lights, >etc… I know not to put up tensile and to keep the fragile ornaments off of >the lower levels, but the last tree I remember one of my mother’s cats >chewed through the lights (thankfully they were off and unplugged) The one >year old is really rambunctious, and curious, I’m really afraid she’s going >to hurt herself or something, but my hubby really wants a tree this year and >I’d like one too (it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one). So if >any of you have any Holiday tips or stories to share I’d love to hear them! >Thanks, >Charlene

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> Merry Christmas everyone. and if you are not religious. Many blessings from > your own God be with you.

Non religious people don’t have Gods. Hoping your God gives you many blessings. :c) Judy

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Merry Christmas everyone. and if you are not religious. Many blessings from your own God be with you.

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Happy Holidays to you as well. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 Do you love cats? Then join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Merry Christmas everyone. and if you are not religious. Many blessings from > your own God be with you.

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Hhhm, said so well.  Please do what must be done in your own life to keep it a meaningful experience for you and yours while not letting the outside world do what they do best.  I have a great deal of respect for you and the way you think. Merry Christmas Harv – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > As it gets closer and closer to Christmas, life seems to get more hectic. > It’s so easy to forget what Christmas is really about.  With that in mind, > I’ve decided the best way to keep me off the computer and focused on > Christmas and family, is to go off line for a few weeks.  With that in mind: > To my cyber family – > Have a safe, happy, joyous, and painfree holiday.  I thank the powers above > for sending me to this site.  Please take care of yourselves. > Love, > Sharon > —

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As it gets closer and closer to Christmas, life seems to get more hectic. It’s so easy to forget what Christmas is really about.  With that in mind, I’ve decided the best way to keep me off the computer and focused on Christmas and family, is to go off line for a few weeks.  With that in mind: To my cyber family – Have a safe, happy, joyous, and painfree holiday.  I thank the powers above for sending me to this site.  Please take care of yourselves. Love, Sharon —

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It’s Christmas It’s that Christmas time again Lord how I hate this time of year Who on earth thought up this story of 8 tiny reindeer? Do you think they ever saw a reindeer with their own eyes and cleaning up after a reindeer what’s with those guys? What’s this fat guy in red and white really all about anyway Geez if I was in your house with a big ol  bag you’d put me in jail for a good long stay Ever been down a chimney or even looked at one all covered with soot I ain’t seen a Christmas yet worth all of that not for any amount of loot A red nose they say a bottle of red wine does that to me all the time Bet that old Santa’s a drunk anyway eatin them cookies and stealin your wine Man what I’d do for his line of work One night a year he busts his ass Then spends the rest of the year in the Bahamas from selling all your silver and glass Well guess it’s a merry time any how so may as well jump on board Though I don’t believe in that there Jesus fellow the Christians call Lord But what the heck Enjoy your Merry Christmas while I celebrate Yule As you hold your children and loved ones close And never mind poor ol Santa he’ll forever have that red nose Remember, all children need something to believe in So love them well and hold them close as you tell them stories of better days when Christmas meant love and friendship long before commercialism became the Christmas craze Peace and joy to all this Yuletide Season vampyra *feeling guilty for not posting more often* I have seen the truth and it makes absolutely no sense. http://vampyra.com

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> It’s Christmas > It’s that Christmas time again > Lord how I hate this time of year > Who on earth thought up this story > of 8 tiny reindeer? > Do you think they ever saw > a reindeer with their own eyes > and cleaning up after a reindeer > what’s with those guys? > What’s this fat guy in red and white > really all about anyway > Geez if I was in your house with a big ol  bag > you’d put me in jail for a good long stay > Ever been down a chimney > or even looked at one all covered with soot > I ain’t seen a Christmas yet > worth all of that > not for any amount of loot > A red nose they say > a bottle of red wine > does that to me all the time > Bet that old Santa’s a drunk anyway > eatin them cookies and stealin your wine > Man what I’d do for his line of work > One night a year he busts his ass > Then spends the rest of the year in the Bahamas > from selling all your silver and glass > Well guess it’s a merry time any how > so may as well jump on board > Though I don’t believe > in that there Jesus fellow > the Christians call Lord > But what the heck > Enjoy your Merry Christmas > while I celebrate Yule > As you hold your children > and loved ones close > And never mind poor ol Santa > he’ll forever have that red nose > Remember, > all children need something to believe in > So love them well and hold them close > as you tell them stories of better days > when Christmas meant love and friendship > long before commercialism > became the Christmas craze > Peace and joy to all > this Yuletide Season > vampyra *feeling guilty for not posting more often* > I have seen the truth and it makes absolutely no sense. > http://vampyra.com

Thanks for this, Vamp.. Joys of the season to you and yours Uv

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Hhhm, said so well.  Please do what must be done in your own life to keep it a meaningful experience for you and yours while not letting the outside world do what they do best.  I have a great deal of respect for you and the way you think. Merry Christmas Harv – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > As it gets closer and closer to Christmas, life seems to get more hectic. > It’s so easy to forget what Christmas is really about.  With that in mind, > I’ve decided the best way to keep me off the computer and focused on > Christmas and family, is to go off line for a few weeks.  With that in mind: > To my cyber family – > Have a safe, happy, joyous, and painfree holiday.  I thank the powers above > for sending me to this site.  Please take care of yourselves. > Love, > Sharon > —

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As it gets closer and closer to Christmas, life seems to get more hectic. It’s so easy to forget what Christmas is really about.  With that in mind, I’ve decided the best way to keep me off the computer and focused on Christmas and family, is to go off line for a few weeks.  With that in mind: To my cyber family – Have a safe, happy, joyous, and painfree holiday.  I thank the powers above for sending me to this site.  Please take care of yourselves. Love, Sharon —

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It’s Christmas It’s that Christmas time again Lord how I hate this time of year Who on earth thought up this story of 8 tiny reindeer? Do you think they ever saw a reindeer with their own eyes and cleaning up after a reindeer what’s with those guys? What’s this fat guy in red and white really all about anyway Geez if I was in your house with a big ol  bag you’d put me in jail for a good long stay Ever been down a chimney or even looked at one all covered with soot I ain’t seen a Christmas yet worth all of that not for any amount of loot A red nose they say a bottle of red wine does that to me all the time Bet that old Santa’s a drunk anyway eatin them cookies and stealin your wine Man what I’d do for his line of work One night a year he busts his ass Then spends the rest of the year in the Bahamas from selling all your silver and glass Well guess it’s a merry time any how so may as well jump on board Though I don’t believe in that there Jesus fellow the Christians call Lord But what the heck Enjoy your Merry Christmas while I celebrate Yule As you hold your children and loved ones close And never mind poor ol Santa he’ll forever have that red nose Remember, all children need something to believe in So love them well and hold them close as you tell them stories of better days when Christmas meant love and friendship long before commercialism became the Christmas craze Peace and joy to all this Yuletide Season vampyra *feeling guilty for not posting more often* I have seen the truth and it makes absolutely no sense. http://vampyra.com

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> It’s Christmas > It’s that Christmas time again > Lord how I hate this time of year > Who on earth thought up this story > of 8 tiny reindeer? > Do you think they ever saw > a reindeer with their own eyes > and cleaning up after a reindeer > what’s with those guys? > What’s this fat guy in red and white > really all about anyway > Geez if I was in your house with a big ol  bag > you’d put me in jail for a good long stay > Ever been down a chimney > or even looked at one all covered with soot > I ain’t seen a Christmas yet > worth all of that > not for any amount of loot > A red nose they say > a bottle of red wine > does that to me all the time > Bet that old Santa’s a drunk anyway > eatin them cookies and stealin your wine > Man what I’d do for his line of work > One night a year he busts his ass > Then spends the rest of the year in the Bahamas > from selling all your silver and glass > Well guess it’s a merry time any how > so may as well jump on board > Though I don’t believe > in that there Jesus fellow > the Christians call Lord > But what the heck > Enjoy your Merry Christmas > while I celebrate Yule > As you hold your children > and loved ones close > And never mind poor ol Santa > he’ll forever have that red nose > Remember, > all children need something to believe in > So love them well and hold them close > as you tell them stories of better days > when Christmas meant love and friendship > long before commercialism > became the Christmas craze > Peace and joy to all > this Yuletide Season > vampyra *feeling guilty for not posting more often* > I have seen the truth and it makes absolutely no sense. > http://vampyra.com

Thanks for this, Vamp.. Joys of the season to you and yours Uv

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Some of the more touristy places like Rome might have something open but I really doubt it.  Here in Tuscany, Christmas and the day after, everything is closed.  Can’t even find a litre of milk if you need it. — Cristina – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well, I’ve not been to Italy, but folks here told me the > same thing, last year, about Belgium, and it was just plain > NOT TRUE!  (Not for Brussels, anyway – the place was > swarming with tourists, many of them British, and nearly > EVERYTHING was open, even on Christmas Day!) > Italians spend the 25th & 26th of December (both holidays here) with their > families and if you are visiting Italy over this period it can be a bit > lonely if you don’t have friends or family here. > A lot of restaurants etc. are also closed. > If you will be in Italy at this time and would like to join in my "dream > Christmas" here in Umbria just email me for information.

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Of course John – all the churches have a "midnight" mass on Christmas Eve – it can be any time in the evening now (when I was young it was only midnight) and the bars do great business. I also went to the Pope’s midnight mass the year I stayed in Rome – it was lovely.  It was the next day that depression started!  I walked down to San Silvestro in the morning and only  the beggars were doing business – I had no money left when I got home! For the past ten years I have spent Christmas with my family in Perugia and believe me there are very few "out and about". On Christmas morning you can find one or two bars open, for their regular clients mainly – then nothing. A few restaurants are open in the evening and there are the discos at night. — Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. www.italywithus.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> About 15 years ago I visited Rome for midnight mass celebrated by Pope > John Paul II. After mass I walked across Rome from the Vatican to my > hotel on the back side of Termini train station. Along the way I was > amazed that virtually every bar was open and doing a brisk business in > the wee hours of Christmas morning. > John Bermont > http://www.enjoy-europe.com > I was once stranded in Rome for Christmas – I couldn’t find a restaurant > open (I had an apartment in the centre) – that was quite a few years ago > now but I don’t think it will have changed much. Hotels that are open > will have restaurant service. > Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the > Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour > or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – > especially shops. > Most families spend the two days together eating and playing games > (cards, bingo etc.) – lots don’t leave the house! > — > Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. > Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com

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> Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the > Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour > or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – > especially shops.

I live in a small town with only summer tourism, but I’ve put relatives up in our local hotel over Christmas. (They’ve eaten with us, but I’m pretty sure the hotel, which has its own restaurant, would have served meals for their guests). Barbara

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> Some of the more touristy places like Rome might have something open but > I really doubt it.  Here in Tuscany, Christmas and the day after, > everything is closed.  Can’t even find a litre of milk if you need it.

I have a feeling that at least some restaurants would be open in most cities. After all, hotels are open and the guests have to eat somewhere. I think you would find bars open also. However, I really can’t remember and we’re generally home all day, so I haven’t been out and about to observe. Barbara

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About 15 years ago I visited Rome for midnight mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II. After mass I walked across Rome from the Vatican to my hotel on the back side of Termini train station. Along the way I was amazed that virtually every bar was open and doing a brisk business in the wee hours of Christmas morning. John Bermont http://www.enjoy-europe.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I was once stranded in Rome for Christmas – I couldn’t find a restaurant > open (I had an apartment in the centre) – that was quite a few years ago > now but I don’t think it will have changed much. Hotels that are open > will have restaurant service. > Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the > Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour > or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – > especially shops. > Most families spend the two days together eating and playing games > (cards, bingo etc.) – lots don’t leave the house! > — > Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. > Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com

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I was once stranded in Rome for Christmas – I couldn’t find a restaurant open (I had an apartment in the centre) – that was quite a few years ago now but I don’t think it will have changed much. Hotels that are open will have restaurant service. Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – especially shops. Most families spend the two days together eating and playing games (cards, bingo etc.) – lots don’t leave the house! — Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com

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Well, I’ve not been to Italy, but folks here told me the same thing, last year, about Belgium, and it was just plain NOT TRUE!  (Not for Brussels, anyway – the place was swarming with tourists, many of them British, and nearly EVERYTHING was open, even on Christmas Day!) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Italians spend the 25th & 26th of December (both holidays here) with their > families and if you are visiting Italy over this period it can be a bit > lonely if you don’t have friends or family here. > A lot of restaurants etc. are also closed. > If you will be in Italy at this time and would like to join in my "dream > Christmas" here in Umbria just email me for information.

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Italians spend the 25th & 26th of December (both holidays here) with their families and if you are visiting Italy over this period it can be a bit lonely if you don’t have friends or family here. A lot of restaurants etc. are also closed. If you will be in Italy at this time and would like to join in my "dream Christmas" here in Umbria just email me for information.

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Some of the more touristy places like Rome might have something open but I really doubt it.  Here in Tuscany, Christmas and the day after, everything is closed.  Can’t even find a litre of milk if you need it. — Cristina – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well, I’ve not been to Italy, but folks here told me the > same thing, last year, about Belgium, and it was just plain > NOT TRUE!  (Not for Brussels, anyway – the place was > swarming with tourists, many of them British, and nearly > EVERYTHING was open, even on Christmas Day!) > Italians spend the 25th & 26th of December (both holidays here) with their > families and if you are visiting Italy over this period it can be a bit > lonely if you don’t have friends or family here. > A lot of restaurants etc. are also closed. > If you will be in Italy at this time and would like to join in my "dream > Christmas" here in Umbria just email me for information.

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Of course John – all the churches have a "midnight" mass on Christmas Eve – it can be any time in the evening now (when I was young it was only midnight) and the bars do great business. I also went to the Pope’s midnight mass the year I stayed in Rome – it was lovely.  It was the next day that depression started!  I walked down to San Silvestro in the morning and only  the beggars were doing business – I had no money left when I got home! For the past ten years I have spent Christmas with my family in Perugia and believe me there are very few "out and about". On Christmas morning you can find one or two bars open, for their regular clients mainly – then nothing. A few restaurants are open in the evening and there are the discos at night. — Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. www.italywithus.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> About 15 years ago I visited Rome for midnight mass celebrated by Pope > John Paul II. After mass I walked across Rome from the Vatican to my > hotel on the back side of Termini train station. Along the way I was > amazed that virtually every bar was open and doing a brisk business in > the wee hours of Christmas morning. > John Bermont > http://www.enjoy-europe.com > I was once stranded in Rome for Christmas – I couldn’t find a restaurant > open (I had an apartment in the centre) – that was quite a few years ago > now but I don’t think it will have changed much. Hotels that are open > will have restaurant service. > Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the > Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour > or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – > especially shops. > Most families spend the two days together eating and playing games > (cards, bingo etc.) – lots don’t leave the house! > — > Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. > Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com

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> Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the > Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour > or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – > especially shops.

I live in a small town with only summer tourism, but I’ve put relatives up in our local hotel over Christmas. (They’ve eaten with us, but I’m pretty sure the hotel, which has its own restaurant, would have served meals for their guests). Barbara

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> Some of the more touristy places like Rome might have something open but > I really doubt it.  Here in Tuscany, Christmas and the day after, > everything is closed.  Can’t even find a litre of milk if you need it.

I have a feeling that at least some restaurants would be open in most cities. After all, hotels are open and the guests have to eat somewhere. I think you would find bars open also. However, I really can’t remember and we’re generally home all day, so I haven’t been out and about to observe. Barbara

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About 15 years ago I visited Rome for midnight mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II. After mass I walked across Rome from the Vatican to my hotel on the back side of Termini train station. Along the way I was amazed that virtually every bar was open and doing a brisk business in the wee hours of Christmas morning. John Bermont http://www.enjoy-europe.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I was once stranded in Rome for Christmas – I couldn’t find a restaurant > open (I had an apartment in the centre) – that was quite a few years ago > now but I don’t think it will have changed much. Hotels that are open > will have restaurant service. > Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the > Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour > or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – > especially shops. > Most families spend the two days together eating and playing games > (cards, bingo etc.) – lots don’t leave the house! > — > Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. > Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com

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I was once stranded in Rome for Christmas – I couldn’t find a restaurant open (I had an apartment in the centre) – that was quite a few years ago now but I don’t think it will have changed much. Hotels that are open will have restaurant service. Outside Rome and other main cities a lot of hotels close for the Christmas period and re-open for New Year. A few bars open for an hour or two on Christmas morning but generally everything is closed – especially shops. Most families spend the two days together eating and playing games (cards, bingo etc.) – lots don’t leave the house! — Helen Donegan, editor Italywithus.com – a free monthly eZine. Sent via BritishExpats Forums: http://britishexpats.com

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Well, I’ve not been to Italy, but folks here told me the same thing, last year, about Belgium, and it was just plain NOT TRUE!  (Not for Brussels, anyway – the place was swarming with tourists, many of them British, and nearly EVERYTHING was open, even on Christmas Day!) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Italians spend the 25th & 26th of December (both holidays here) with their > families and if you are visiting Italy over this period it can be a bit > lonely if you don’t have friends or family here. > A lot of restaurants etc. are also closed. > If you will be in Italy at this time and would like to join in my "dream > Christmas" here in Umbria just email me for information.

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Italians spend the 25th & 26th of December (both holidays here) with their families and if you are visiting Italy over this period it can be a bit lonely if you don’t have friends or family here. A lot of restaurants etc. are also closed. If you will be in Italy at this time and would like to join in my "dream Christmas" here in Umbria just email me for information.

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