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The Holiday Decorator


"Good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after 2 days. I had more people come screaming up to my house than ever. Great stories. But two things made me take it down.First, the cops advised me that it would cause traffic accidents.

Second, a 55 year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder, almost killed herself putting it against my house and didn't realize it was fake until she climbed to the top (she was not happy). By the way, she was one of many people who attempted to do that. My yard couldn't take it either. I have more than a few tire tracks where people literally drove up my yard.

"Most people didn't see the humor in it...

I got this funny from two email buddies this week! For more holiday humor, be sure to visit Kim at Homesteader's Heart.

Comments

  1. RCUBEsDecember 11, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    He's not a burglar stealing the lights up on the roof? That is funny! If that guy was a decoration, it did look real!

    Have a great weekend sister and I can't believe how fast time goes by...Well, yes I do believe...with the aches and the pains...I'm OLD!!! :)

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  2. AlleluiabelleDecember 11, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Oh my sweet friend, this does look so real! If I had been walking by, I probably would have been like the 55 year old lady and grabbed that ladder to try to rescue him. LOL Needless to say, I probably wouldn't have gotten very far because as Rosel said, I'm getting old too with all of my aches and pains.

    Thanks for making me laugh again. It's always so nice to come by and visit my special friend. My love and prayers are always with you and your family.

    Love you bunches,
    Alleluiabelle

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  3. AndreaDecember 11, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Don't tempt me...I might have to try it!! lol!!

    Great to see your smiling face here this Friday. I needed to see your smile this morning.

    Blessings, prayers, and hugs,
    andrea

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  4. DonettaDecember 11, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    oh my
    funny thing at first I thought it was actually your prank. I was thinking girl your pretty wild!
    Good morning and thanks for the smile.

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  5. Laurie AnnDecember 11, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Too funny! I love it!

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  6. Debbie PetrasDecember 11, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Too funny Mary. It really does look real. No wonder people were driving by and checking it out.

    Thinking of you and praying for you.

    Love,
    Debbie

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  7. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetDecember 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    LOL@ Looks like this one is making it around. I posted this one, too. LOL! :D

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  8. Heart2HeartDecember 11, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    This is too funny but would have to agree if I say this, I too would have to stop and render assistance.

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  9. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartDecember 11, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    OH my goodness! Laugh out loud funny my friend. LOVE that!
    Happy Friday to you.
    Kim

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  10. RCUBEsDecember 11, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Have a great weekend sister and yes, I'll keep "R' in my prayers. For "R" to be rooted in His love...Love ya.

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  11. DeniseDecember 12, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Funny, lol

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  12. dtbrentsDecember 15, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    The pictures are great. That is so funny about the man hanging on your house. I don't think anyone would notice if he were hanging on my house. I may try that next year. Have a wonderful Christmas. Doylene

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