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My Christmas Meme - What to Ask For??

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.

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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:

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Ann Cummings, New Hampshire REALTOR
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Posted by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® on 12/05/2008 08:18 PM

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33 Comments on My Christmas Meme - What to Ask For??

DEC

I love kaliedoscopes..as a kid I always had one..and I bet the pendant is beautiful...I love Swarovski crystals..are they multicolored???? Thanks for tagging me Ann!

No problem. .. I just sent an email to Mrs. Claus and the silver chain is in the mail! Bear will be happy!

Ann, LOL...I saw the tag on the lamp post! I would LOVE to visit and that's a fact! Kaliedoscopes are so cool! What a perfect rememberance of your Bear.

Oh, if only the snow would make it here....I'd put it in my freezer and look at it every day!

That was the sweetest Christmas Meme post ever! Your love for him will always shine through in whatever you're writing and relating to him. Thanks for that Ann...and I'm sure you'll have a heartfelt holiday.

Hey Midori - the crystals are multi-colored, and the pendant is so pretty in person. I had totally forgotten I had ordered that until it arrived. It's really neat, I've never seen anything like it before as jewelry. You're WELCOME!! ;-)

Hi Joan - I hope Mrs. Claus can whip up some magic!

Hey Linda - ;-) So, coming up?? Go click on the 'snow' link - I put that in there just for you (and for Midori, too!)

Hi Sally - how sweet, thank you for that lovely comment. This Christmas will be a very tough one to get through. The last 3 have already been difficult as Christmas Day is my mom's birthday, and she's been gone 3 years now. And now.......

Ann

:-) I remember that post. I thought it was hysterical that your car was OUTSIDE the garage! That IS such a magical scene, though. All the snow on the trees looks so pretty. Thanks Ann..this was pretty special!

Ann- I am sure you are going to receive the silver chain for Christmas.

ANN..... I have been tagged twice for this Christmas meme... I just thought of a good gift.. lol But I wish people doing these would copy the rules correctly,.. I read one that didn't say that you couldn't state money... and the person did ask for money.

In any case, I enjoyed this one.. a very simple gift. And I am still sorry for your loss. I hope you can find lots of joy during the holidays.

jeff belonger

DEC

Hi Ann,

It's been awhile since we've been tagged for a meme and I've forgotten how to do it but I am going to give it a try. Thanks for thinking of us. Also love kaleidescopes! Hope you get your wish.

Ann-Great post, Ihope you have a great holiday season.

Hi Ann, I think the only problem you will have now is what to do with all the silver chains!!! I hope you have an awesome Christmas. Just know Bear is looking down on you and smiling. Beautiful post.

Hi Linda - I remember you asking me that very question on when I wrote that post, and guess where my car still is? Yep, OUTSIDE the garage, right where it always is!

Hi Katerina - I would certainly enjoy being able to wear my kaliedoscope with a new chain! Hope so!

Hi Jeff - I actually had you down on my group of five, and then saw that you'd been tagged at least once, so I thought I'd ease up on you. And thank you for your kind words, I miss him so much.

Ann

Hi Lisa and Bob - I hope so, too! I'll be watching for your Christmas wish.....

Hi Joseph - I wish you a very nice holiday as well! Thank you

Hi Bryant - thank you for those wonderful words, and I wish you and Billie a fabulous Christmas as well.

Ann

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

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

DEC

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

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

Very sweet Ann!

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

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

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

Don

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

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

DEC

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

DEC

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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