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**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-21-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FRED HALE SR.

Being up on trends is so overrated. I much prefer people who can just be themselves and let go. With that being said I find myself sometimes falling into that box.

Yeah that's true but the music and concept of growing up in the 60's and 70's was so new and exciting so I can see why people followed it because it was a way of rebelling from their parents. These days its crap to following trends because it is all about the Harlem Shake and planking. Maybe I'm being nostalgic?

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-21-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

My dad moved here in 1974 when he was 19, but he remembers the hippy culture being pretty lively in Auckland. It started fading away around the world by that point though so he grew out of it.

Oh cool. He would have adapted tp Canadian culture very rapidly at that age.

Sorry guys, I'm clogging up the thread with not relevant thoughts!

The Batlord · 11-21-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

I had Baileys a few times and rather enjoyed it so i'm with you on that. However...THIS is where it's at:

I like the fact that that pic looks so sweet and inoccent but you know that snowman is probably getting lit.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-24-2013, 10:32 PM

Is anyone doing any volunteering over Christmas? I've decided to help the city mission over December to prepare for the free Christmas dinner for those who can't afford it or don't want to spend it alone. I could have just donated money but I'm untrusting of charities and prefer to get involved. I'm also considering the spca (animal rescue) but have already done that years ago. This year my folks aren't in a house yet and can't send me down to be with them over Xmas.

~~butthead aka 216~~ · 11-24-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

Is anyone doing any volunteering over Christmas? I've decided to help the city mission over December to prepare for the free Christmas dinner for those who can't afford it or don't want to spend it alone. I could have just donated money but I'm untrusting of charities and prefer to get involved. I'm also considering the spca (animal rescue) but have already done that years ago. This year my folks aren't in a house yet and can't send me down to be with them over Xmas.

no im not volunterring but very solid humblebrag, i give it a 9/10

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-24-2013, 10:58 PM

I'm not asking for praise Butthead, I'm just wanting to know if anyone is able to give their time for someone who needs it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not on a moral high ground, as some have told me.

Key · 11-24-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

Is anyone doing any volunteering over Christmas? I've decided to help the city mission over December to prepare for the free Christmas dinner for those who can't afford it or don't want to spend it alone. I could have just donated money but I'm untrusting of charities and prefer to get involved. I'm also considering the spca (animal rescue) but have already done that years ago. This year my folks aren't in a house yet and can't send me down to be with them over Xmas.

I don't know if this counts, but I have connections through work with Northwest Center (for the retarded) and Sight Connections (for the blind) and I offer them free clothing and sometimes food if the thought comes up.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-24-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

I don't know if this counts, but I have connections through work with Northwest Center (for the retarded) and Sight Connections (for the blind) and I offer them free clothing and sometimes food if the thought comes up.

That's great! Giving family gifts counts too.

Key · 11-24-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

That's great! Giving family gifts counts too.

We have boxes all over our county that allows people to drop donations to those charities. Honestly, i'd rather give clothing and food to anybody instead of money. I also want to go out for a day and give food to every single homeless person I see and say "Merry Christmas" and just walk away. The best part is seeing their reaction after the fact, most times they are the most grateful people ever.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 11-24-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ki

We have boxes all over our county that allows people to drop donations to those charities. Honestly, i'd rather give clothing and food to anybody instead of money. I also want to go out for a day and give food to every single homeless person I see and say "Merry Christmas" and just walk away. The best part is seeing their reaction after the fact, most times they are the most grateful people ever.

That sounds cool. I don't like giving money either. I've bought food for homeless instead of just giving money. Although the last time I did it the guy kept asking if I had a boyfriend lol.

11-24-2013, 10:32 PM	#94 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	Is anyone doing any volunteering over Christmas? I've decided to help the city mission over December to prepare for the free Christmas dinner for those who can't afford it or don't want to spend it alone. I could have just donated money but I'm untrusting of charities and prefer to get involved. I'm also considering the spca (animal rescue) but have already done that years ago. This year my folks aren't in a house yet and can't send me down to be with them over Xmas. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

11-24-2013, 10:58 PM	#96 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	I'm not asking for praise Butthead, I'm just wanting to know if anyone is able to give their time for someone who needs it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not on a moral high ground, as some have told me. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots