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Post by mikklynn on Nov 16, 2020 14:44:20 GMT
I just watched Christmas with the Kranks yesterday. It reminds me of how the Kranks were famous for having Frosty on their roof. Thanks for sharing! Have you read the book? It's much better than the film.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 14:47:55 GMT
What a swine-ly sweet thing to do!!!!!
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Post by katyscrap on Nov 16, 2020 14:48:31 GMT
That is so sweet of you!! Truly the magic of Christmas spirit!
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Post by elaine on Nov 16, 2020 14:53:55 GMT
I have never seen a flying pig before (with or without lights) but this is a really sweet story! In the US, we have a common saying: “when pigs fly!” It means that something is very unlikely to happen - similar to “when hell freezes over.” I would guess that you have something similar in the Netherlands. 😃 that is so cute! i want a flying pig! really thoughtful of you! i did something similar - our neighbours at exH's mom's cottage were our dear friends (husband was best man at our wedding). they had received a set solar powered crackled glass globes lights on spikes as a hostess gift you can put in your garden. the wife *loved* them. her husband drove over one with the lawnmower (after wife asked him to move them before mowing the lawn) and broke one. she was bummed. exH found two on sale at home depot for half price, i said if there are more "can you grab one for L to replace the broken one?". he bought 6 in total... some for us and i *assumed* one for her. i FB messaged her to tell her and when exH got home i told him how happy she was. he had a complete and utter meltdown, swearing, slamming doors and screaming "I BOUGHT THOSE FOR US". ummm, we don't need SIX?! wth?? he left and went to the cottage enraged and came back 4 days later like nothing happened. anyway, little did i know that argument was the straw that broke a very fragile camel's back. we split less than 4 months later (clearly there were other issues that is just when i realized this had become crazy town). so i hope your kind gesture stays at just that - a lovely, thoughtful thing to made someone's day!! lol!! What a thoughtful thing for you to do! ❤️ I’m sorry that it contributed to the end of your marriage, but it sounds like you know that it shouldn’t have. Thankfully, my Dh was just as happy that I found the pig for them, because he was going to miss the old pig too.
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Post by koontz on Nov 16, 2020 15:08:00 GMT
I have never seen a flying pig before (with or without lights) but this is a really sweet story! In the US, we have a common saying: “when pigs fly!” It means that something is very unlikely to happen - similar to “when hell freezes over.” I would guess that you have something similar in the Netherlands. 😃 Ah, now I understand! Yes, the Dutch equivalent would be 'at Sint Juttemis' which is an non-existing holiday, ergo never. I prefer your flying pigs though!
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Post by Alexxussss on Nov 16, 2020 15:25:31 GMT
How thoughtful! Tfs!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 16, 2020 15:29:00 GMT
I never thought this story would include a flying pig, but hey... why not? Good neighbors are a treasure. Sounds like you have some and you are one!
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Post by peasquared on Nov 16, 2020 16:24:12 GMT
Usually when I would read a title like this, I would worry. Seeing you started the thread, I knew it would be that you had done something thoughtful! You are always so kind!! What a wonderful thing for you to do for them! <3
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Post by scrapmaven on Nov 16, 2020 16:49:02 GMT
You are such a kind woman, elaine. How cool that you did that for your neighbors. I'm guessing a flying cow will make it's way into your life, as well. I couldn't find one when I googled, but we have very clever peas.
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Post by destined2bmom on Nov 16, 2020 17:15:16 GMT
elaine This is a great story. Thank you for sharing and being such a kind neighbor and friend. I am sure that this will make the holiday season in your cul de sac a little brighter.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 17:49:06 GMT
That's so thoughtful!
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Post by ddly on Nov 16, 2020 22:58:38 GMT
That was very sweet!
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Post by moodyblue on Nov 16, 2020 23:06:47 GMT
Good neighbors are a treasure. I love this story.
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Post by paulao on Nov 16, 2020 23:18:42 GMT
So nice to hear about good neighbors.
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Post by purplebee on Nov 17, 2020 1:59:06 GMT
You are an awesome neighbor! Hope everyone in the ‘hood enjoys the pig!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 17, 2020 10:36:50 GMT
I'm so glad it's a happy cry!
What a beautiful story.
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