I rang him and asked what she was into and he said, “Anything Frozen”.
So, I got her a bag of peas and some pizza rolls.
I went into a toy store to do some early Christmas shopping and asked the assistant, “Where are the Schwarzenegger dolls?”
He said, “Aisle B, back.”
I once bought my daughter a set of batteries for Christmas.
I put a note on it saying, ‘Toys not included.’
So, you may be wondering, ‘What is going on with all these Christmas shopping jokes?’
My wife hates shopping and considers ‘shop’ to be a four letter word, which technically it is, and she thought I should mention some of the ways we have to simplify the process from board games, to custom 3D printed items, to even having mystery gifts.
I thought I might share a childhood anecdote about the woes of waiting till the last minute to attempt making a holiday purchase. It was Christmas Eve, and my mother was preparing to cook for our family, including some relatives that were visiting. At the meat counter she was anxiously picking over the last few remaining turkeys in the hope of finding a large one.
In desperation my mother called over a shop assistant and said, “Excuse me. Do these turkeys get any bigger?”
“No, ma’am,” he replied, “they’re all dead.”
I should probably talk about what we have coming up in the not too distant future:
- Friday, December 15th, 6:30ish – 9PM, Board Game Night ~ This has long been a tradition to come in on a Friday and have fun playing games.
- Saturday, December 16th, 1PM – 3PM, Tech Help ~ We are a handful of tech heads that like technology and would like to help you with your stuff. We can help with cell phone, tablet, and computer problems/questions. We can talk with you about the latest tech like streaming TV, home security, cyber security, etc. This is all done for free, you just need to come in and ask for help.
- Saturday, December 16th, 7PM – 8:30PM, Bereans Group ~ This group, which is open to the public, we will be discussing, “What was the message that Jesus preached to the people?”
- Tuesday, December 19th, 7PM – 8:30PM, Bible Study ~ We are studying the Book of Exodus. This group is open to the public, so feel free to join us.
- Wednesday, December 20th, 5PM – 7PM, Planes, Double Feature ~ This will be two great Christmas specials back to back. First up will be the new LEGO Star Wars Christmas immediately followed by the new animated version of The Grinch.
- Friday, December 22nd, 6:30ish – 9PM, Board Game Night ~ This has long been a tradition to come in on a Friday and have fun playing games.
- Saturday, December 23rd, 1PM – 3PM, Tech Help ~ We are a handful of tech heads that like technology and would like to help you with your stuff. We can help with cell phone, tablet, and computer problems/questions. We can talk with you about the latest tech like streaming TV, home security, cyber security, etc. This is all done for free, you just need to come in and ask for help. This could be your last chance to ask for tech help on all those Christmas gifts you’re giving people.
- Saturday, December 23rd, 7PM – 8:30PM, Bereans Group ~ This group, which is open to the public, we always discuss tough theological questions. This Saturday’s topic hasn’t been decided yet, but we will still be gathering.
- Monday, December 25th, Closed for Christmas Day ~ We sincerely hope and pray that everyone has a joyous Christmas.
- Tuesday, December 26th, 7PM – 8:30PM, Bible Study ~ We are studying the Book of Exodus. This group is open to the public, so feel free to join us.
- Friday, December 29th, 6:30ish – 9PM, Board Game Night ~ This has long been a tradition to come in on a Friday and have fun playing games.
- Saturday, December 30th, 1PM – 3PM, Tech Help ~ We are a handful of tech heads that like technology and would like to help you with your stuff. We can help with cell phone, tablet, and computer problems/questions. We can talk with you about the latest tech like streaming TV, home security, cyber security, etc. This is all done for free, you just need to come in and ask for help. Be sure to bring in those new Christmas gadgets to show them off and/or ask for help.
- Sunday, December 31st, 6PM – Sometime past midnight, New Year’s Eve Celebration ~ While Lost and Found is officially closed and we will not have anyone working, we are gathering to have a nice alcohol free event where we play board games and just hang out all night.
- Monday, January 1st, Closed for New Year’s Day ~ Have a great day enjoying any of your family’s New Year’s traditions.
- Tuesday, January 2nd, 7PM – 8:30PM, Bible Study ~ We are studying the Book of Exodus. This group is open to the public, so feel free to join us.
- Friday, January 5th, 6:30ish – 9PM, Board Game Night ~ This has long been a tradition to come in on a Friday and have fun playing games.
- Saturday, January 6th, 11AM – noon, LEGO Contest ~ This is our first competition of the new year. Elementary age kids can compete for free for the opportunity to win prizes. Fun will be had by all.
We’ve been promoting a different game in every newsletter for the past several months. This week I want to mention a game that my wife and I will often enjoy at home, Bananagrams.
This is the anagram game that drives you bananas! Addictively simple, and simply addictive, Bananagrams is the fast and frantic word game enjoyed by millions! Players and their opponents aim to use all their letters to build their own word grid in a race to the finish. The first player to use all their tiles is crowned “Top Banana”!
Bananagrams requires no pencil, paper, or board, and comes in a small portable banana-shaped pouch. Perfect for ages 7 and up—at home or on the go.
Above is a picture of one time when Shannon and I played Bananagrams while on vacation.
Now for the part everyone always asks about, the actual food! Our new Sandwich is a delicious tuna melt. Our soup is our loaded hash brown potato soup. Our specialty ice creams are Deep Dish Apple Pie and Mint Moose Tracks. A new treat is grilled cake with strawberry topping or a peanut butter topping.
Thanks and God bless
Sean
