this is sorta like us, but instead of a gift for each other, we just sorta
get what we need throughout the year, the last thing we bought is what we
tell people we did for chirstmas so they don't go all weird...

we can't give as much as we used to but our two main charities are food
related and animal related, a food line at a local hospital and a church
pantry for food, two different shelters because their work is good.

the hospital food line is interesting, after the offical meal time is over
in the hospital cafeteria and the meals are served and they are changing the
line the food goes to the food line and is served the next day or later in
the day to those who need it, its free for everyone they don't ask for
income info or much of anything, so those who are not happy to be there
don't have to be further shamed, also they seek workers from those who come
to the line when they need workers. Lee
"Jacquie" > wrote in message
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> My husband was in the AF for thirty years and the early years were very
> slim. We never bought gifts for each other until about 25 years ago. Then
> it was usually one gift. He now has retirement from the AF and is making
> good money teaching at a local Community College. So we now buy gifts for
> each other and the kids and Grandkids...why not when we can afford
> it....when he retires from the CC we will have to cut back but now we can
> live comfortably. We also give to many charities throughout the year and
> Christmas. For the past 15 years we have bought two bikes for Toys for
> Tots. We also give to the Local Community Food Bank...who can use the
> donations , especially in these times. We are so lucky the recession has
> not hit us and are able to give to those in need right now. We also give
> to many pet rescue groups. My husband and I both enjoy giving. We used to
> give our time to Charities, since we didn't have the money, but now my
> health keeps me from moving around a lot so we give money now, while we
> can....
>
> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
> ...
>> when we got together we were too poor, and when we have extra at
>> christmas we usually give it to a charity, Lee
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>>> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> dh and i haven't ever been on the whole gift thing and without kids it
>>>> costs lots less, but staring at refurnishing a house is stress
>>>> inducing, so even if i had all the money i have ever spent on holidays
>>>> i would still be freaking, lol, Lee
>>>
>>> My husband hasn't bought me anything for years. I used to buy for him
>>> but it makes him angry so I no longer does. Angela does but it's just a
>>> little token thing.
>>>
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