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My Christmas Meme - What to Ask For??

By Ann Cummings

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine NH and Maine Broker

December 05, 2008 12:18 PM

We can all tell it's "Meme" time around here! This is the 3rd time I've been tagged for different memes within the last week or so. Each of them were different, asking me to do something different - friendship ball, books, and now this one - a gift.

Snowy Lamp

This time around for this Christmas meme, I was tagged by the lovely Linda Scanlan of "A Consumer's View". Guess what Linda wants?? She wants SNOW! Can you believe that?!!! Well, several of us from New England have offered to ship her all that we get this year....get ready Linda!!

So, back to this particular meme..... here are the rules for what we need to do on this one:

"Now for a little surprise--I want you to name one gift you would like to have on Christmas. It has to be an object. We all want happiness for Christmas. If you could pick one single gift out for yourself-what would it be? Remember-it has to be something you can touch and hold.... Once you have done this, name five people or more and send this to them for them to name the one special gift they would like to have.

This gift cannot be money either."

It has taken me until today to come up with an 'object' that I wanted. I really don't want anything that would be considered an object. But, in yesterday's mail came something I had forgotten I ordered, and when it arrived, I knew instantly what I could ask for in this meme........
a silver chain, either 18 or 20 inches long.

Bear, my honey of 17 years loved kaliedoscopes, and we have several kaleidoscopes that are real pieces of art, signed by the artist who created them. Bear enjoyed them so much, and we took several trips to Stowe Vermont for their annual Kaleidoscope Festivals. We collected them together, and every time I see one, I always think of him and his love of them.

Christmas Gifts

Anyway, I was flipping through one of the many catalogs that keep being delivered this season, and I found this beautiful pewter miniature kaleidoscope pendant. It's about an inch long and is beautiful and has Swarovski crystals on the outside of it, and it is a real kaleidoscope, too. I ordered that because of Bear and his love of them.

It arrived and now I would love to have a silver chain so I can wear it in his honor.

So that's my wish with this Christmas meme, and now I get to tag 5 people. Those 5 are:

RE/MAX New Hampshire


Ann Cummings, New Hampshire REALTOR
RE/MAX Coast to Coast
Portsmouth NH
  ann@anncummings.com
  1-888-349-5678 x 3839
Servicing the Coastal Areas of NH & Southern Maine

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George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Ann, that is a special wish, and some how I believe that you will get it for Christmas.

Dec 06, 2008 11:56 AM

Monika McGillicuddy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH

Southern NH & the Seacoast Area

Ann...That was so sweet! I can just picture you and Bear looking at your collections. I still owe Linda my Christmas meme :)

Dec 06, 2008 12:18 PM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi George - it is a special wish, and not something I would ordinarily ask for, but this year, that's my wish.

Hey Monika - he loved those kaleidescopes. When we'd be somewhere where they had those really beautiful ones, he'd be like a kid in a candy store, and he always held them with such awe when he'd look at them. He'd spend as much time as he could talking to the artists when we went to those fairs in Vermont. I thought it was cool when I found this pendant...

Ann

Dec 07, 2008 12:41 AM

Kristal Kraft

Novella Real Estate - Denver, CO

Selling Metro Denver Real Estate - 303-589-2022

I suspect you will get a silver chain or two! What a beautiful way to keep your Bear close to you.

Dec 10, 2008 06:52 AM

April Hayden-Munson

Brookfield, WI

Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Very sweet Ann!

Dec 10, 2008 07:38 AM

Karen Hurst

RICOASTALLIVING.COM - Warwick, RI

Rhode Island Waterfront!

That picture would make a great Christmas card! Hmmm, maybe I'll paint it. I also love kaliedoscopes, not that I have any, but I always check them out when I see them. I agree with all the above that you will probably be swamped with silver chains after this:) And you will get through this Christmas because you know that Bear would want you to be happy. Happy Holidays, Ann

Dec 10, 2008 08:18 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Kristal - I saw this pendant, and knew instantly I had to have it, and if Bear were here, I'm sure he would have bought it for me himself. I do hope I get a silver chain so I can wear it - it's so pretty!

Hi April - thank you!

Hi Karen - isn't that picture beautiful? Do paint it! I have always so loved Christmas - not for the presents we get but because it meant spending such great time with my family and my Bear. We have struggled to get through Christmas each of the last 3 since my mom's been gone because Christmas Day is her birthday. And now with Bear being gone too, well I have been trying hard to just not think about Christmas, but sometimes I can't help it, and there it is.....

Thanks for such nice comments - I so appreciate them!
Ann

Dec 10, 2008 11:37 AM

D B

Quakertown, PA

e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578

Hi Ann. I enjoyed this one as well. I like your Christmas MEME. I also love kaliedoscopes. Good luck to you and yours

Don

Dec 10, 2008 12:48 PM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Don - I'm finding there are a lot of people who love kaleidoscopes as much as Bear! Thank you for reading and for your comments.

Ann

Dec 10, 2008 01:59 PM

Tami Vroma

West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate - Grand Haven, MI

Realtor, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

I would love to see your collection of kaliedoscopes some day. They have always fascinated me!

Dec 11, 2008 03:24 AM

James Wexler

wexzilla.com - Scottsdale, AZ

christmas , hanakah are great holidays, love the giving of the season, but love the 'getting' even more :) , happy holidays

Dec 12, 2008 05:14 AM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Ann, what a sweet wish. I have a strong feeling you will get your silver chain! It sounds like a wonderful tribute to wear next to your heart! Merry Christmas and Holiday Hugs, Deb

Dec 14, 2008 04:26 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Tami - our collection isn't very big but they are certainly beautiful and we got to meet some of the artists and see how they're made!

Hi James - yep, I love that part, too! Hope you get lots!

Hi Deb - thank you, and I'm looking forward to being able to wear it and know it's so close to me.

Ann

Dec 14, 2008 05:18 AM

Kay Van Kampen

RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO

Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

There have been many agents drop out of Active Rain. I've missed your posts this year and when I saw you today, I was elated!!!! Glad to see you! Glad you're back. You'll get your chain....wear it with love.

Dec 14, 2008 07:37 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hey Kay - thanks so much for those really nice words! I have been out a good deal over the last few months, and have been trying to work back in. Losing Bear this summer just devastated me, and I am still having very hard days at times. Thanks for your comment - I really appreciate it!

And when I get my chain, you can bet I'll surely be wearing it with loads of love!
Ann

Dec 14, 2008 08:00 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Ann! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. My hope for you is that you receive a gorgeous chain so that you can hold Bear close to your heart! Merry Christmas!

Dec 14, 2008 09:02 AM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Debe - thank you for that wish, and I'm hoping it comes true as well. I hope you have a really nice Christmas!

Ann

Dec 16, 2008 08:08 PM

Kathy McGraw

CELLing Realty - White Water, CA

Riverside County CA Real Estate

Ann- I am not surprised that you didn't want anything material except for something to compliment a sentimental object. Can you take a picture of the new necklace when you get that new chain :) Ann, Merry Christmas and I do hope all your dreams come true.....

I will write my meme I swear :)

Dec 18, 2008 09:35 AM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Ann...I must second Kathy. Please be sure to take a photo of your new necklace while wearing it. We would love to see it.

Let your memories of your mom and Bear fill you with the love they felt for you.

Kate

Dec 23, 2008 01:18 PM

Ann Cummings

RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Kathy - I will take a picture of it, and post it here. I don't have one yet, but if I do get one, it will look beautiful with my kaleidoscope. Is your meme done?

Hi Kate - I'll be sure to do that! And thank you so mch for your wonderful words....

Merry Christmas to you both,
Ann

Dec 23, 2008 09:55 PM