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5 more sleeps 'til Christmas!

Welcome sweet friends to NatashaInOz.com!

I can't believe that there are only 5 more sleeps 'til Christmas!  Can you?

The last week has just flown by at a rapid pace. Our American friends are here, my daughter is now 13 and I am now trying to get ready for the 25th. I think my Aunt realised that I am a bit stressed at the moment and she sent me the following email to give me a laugh. Apparently it is doing the rounds all over the world and I can see why!

I hope that it gives you a bit of a laugh too! The email came from HERE.


 
“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 two 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 as they almost wrecked when they drove by.

Second, a 55 year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder almost killed herself putting it against my house and didn’t realize that it was fake until she climbed to the top (she was not happy).  By the way, she was one of the 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.”

Best Christmas wishes,
Natasha In Oz 
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  1. BonjourRomanceDecember 20, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Merry Christmas Natasha!
    This is hilarious! It does look very real, what a crack-up. Too bad you had to take it down. At least it is good to know that there are alot of poeple who were willing to stop and help!
    Try to relax and enjoy all your family and friends this week!

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  2. chow and chatterDecember 20, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Merry Christmas Sweet Natashya

    Rebecca

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  3. Jhonny walkerDecember 20, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    this one is nice post..true just ive more sleeps!

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  4. JeanetteDecember 20, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    I just thought he was precious. Such a hoot.

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  5. brismodDecember 20, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    I hadn't seen that one yet. How funny! Hope the next few days are less stressful for you.

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  6. ann lowDecember 20, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Merry X'mas, Natasha :D

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  7. RitaDecember 20, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Hope you have wonderful Holidays; loved your post.Stop and smell the roses.
    Rita

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  8. Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and PetalsDecember 21, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Very funny !!!!!

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  9. Stephanie @ A Fine HouseDecember 21, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    Hi Natasha - Glad to hear your Ohio friends are warm and cozy. I live in the Cleveland area and you can let your friends know that we just got a dusting here on the westside. Not sure about the "snow belt" though. (They'll know what that means.)
    The Eastern states got slammed the past few days - up to 3 feet of snow!
    Have a great Christmas!

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  10. Blondie's JournalDecember 21, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Oh, my word. I hope someone finally dropped the camera and put the ladder back in place!!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  11. AngeDecember 21, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    That's hilarious Natasha! Make sure you don't do the same ;-)

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  12. Auntie sezzzzzz...December 21, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Oh my! I like a good laugh but I think that was going tooooo far. Eeeek! LOL...

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  13. WendyDecember 21, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    I saw that email, too! I think the picture is so funny (when I realized it wasn't real)!
    Have a great visit with you friends!
    Wendy

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  14. bjDecember 21, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    omGOSH !! I am afraid that I, too, would have driven up in her yard. This is SO SO funny!!
    Thanks so much for coming by today...and I do hope you and yours have a very MerryChristmas.
    hugs, bj

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  15. Crafty SistersDecember 21, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    My dad sent me that same email...I laughed SO hard!

    Hope your feeling better!

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  16. a Tale of Two CitiesDecember 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    This is so hilarious--just what we need to get through the next few days! Thanks for the grins!

    Debi

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  17. AnonymousDecember 21, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Merry Christmas Natasha.. Thank you for the encouraging words on my blog... Love your blog....

    Hope you & your family have a Merry Christmas...

    13 year old daughter... oh gosh!! My 7 year old behaves like a 13 year old.. Keeps me wondering... how intriguing life can be..?? ;-)

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  18. Auntie CakeDecember 21, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    I had to laugh when I saw that post too. The sad thing is that my husband has done pretty much the exact thing himself for real(not quite so high up, thank goodnes..) I finally realized, it's just not worth it. Only the bushes get outside lights now.

    It was fun reading about what a Christmas dinner in Australia would be like. And your ice cream pudding was beautiful. I will have to try something like that, maybe I'll wait for summer here though... I have enough ice outside at the moment! (But the green/gold plate you served it on? Oh my, is that exquisite!!! Beautiful!!!)

    Take care, have a wonderful Christmas! And can't wait to see what 2010 brings us all! It has been so fun getting to know you!
    Kate

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  19. EquiponderanceDecember 21, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    I got this email last week! It's really funny:))) Merry Christmas!!!:) Just now only 3 sleeps... I love Christmas...:) Have a great time!

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  20. Bizzy @ homeDecember 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Thanks for your x-mas wishes. Yes, it looks like it's going to be a white christmas here in Holland. That's been a long time ago.
    I wish you and your family a merry christmas and all the best for 2010
    Hollandse groetjes,
    Renny

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  21. bikimDecember 21, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Thanks sooooo much for leaving me a comment! it's great when people take time to share!
    I love food! Ok! I'm always pretty much on a diet since i turned 30 but i do believe that food is one of life's great pleasures!, and i do live by that! So... as you might have guessed i'm always happy to find great blogs, specially when they share some of my passions too. Your blog is delicious and the recipes you share new to me. I will gladly come here more often and tryto do some of the "delicatesses" you kindly post. I'll add you to my favourite blog list on: delicious blogs on food. If you want you can also check the ones i have there and you'll find it's worth it!
    Thanks Natasha and my you have a SWEET christmas.
    Rosa

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  22. Sea AngelsDecember 21, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Oh How funny!!!
    This made me laugh so much, then made me feel really guilty for laughing .....then I read it was false and laughed again.
    Fabulous!!!
    Hugs Lynn xxx

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  23. MJDecember 21, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Your ice cream looks tempting...hmmm!

    Is that real ? hehehe but your story makes me think it´s real...?

    Thanks for the greetings...
    I think were going to have a white christmas here in Sweden Gothenburg...
    It´s snowing right now...I hope it will cont´until new year...

    Wishing you a happy holidays to you and your family!

    Khim

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  24. MickiDecember 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    This one is really hilarious. I had to show this one to my DH.
    Micki

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  25. 3 hungry tummiesDecember 22, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    That is a very funny photo haha! Merry Christmas!!

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  26. Blue Creek HomeDecember 22, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    First, I want a bite of the steamed pudding with brandy custard!!

    This post is hilarious, but I can see how it alarmed people who drove by!!! Cute idea anyway.

    Thanks for stopping by!
    Rhonda

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  27. VictoriaDecember 22, 2009 at 2:22 AM

    I love it! That is to funny...Have a great holiday!

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  28. UnknownDecember 22, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    ROFLOL!!! This is hysterical!

    Enjoy your company & have a Merry Christmas, my friend.

    TTFN~ Marydon

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  29. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Thanks for your comment on my blog yesterday. I too am glad to have 'met' you ... an amazing blogworld isn't it? AND looking forward to 2010. Yeppers. Jenn

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  30. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    That is funny!! I thought it was real too!

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  31. Chic Cottage JunkDecember 22, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Natasha, thank you for stumbling upon my blog and for your kind Christmas post. May you and yours also have a Blessed Christmas and New Year.

    Sue

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  32. Jessica RyanDecember 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Yes, I have received that email too! It IS funny... very funny! Actually, it is already tomorrow for you and therefore 3 more sleeps??? EEEEEEKKK!

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  33. Quilt it and Dotty www.quilt-it.nlDecember 23, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    I just love it! I was really cranky because everything has broke down last week. This picture made me smile again.
    Dorry

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  34. AnonymousDecember 23, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    Hi Gorgeous and Sweet Natasha !...Me so sorry for being silent...things have been so hectic with the holdays and i took a brief haitus from blogging...! Hope you and your lovely family have a gorgeous christmas...! We just had an incredible snow storm...and still trying to recuperate...A Very Merry Christmas !!!!
    Big Hugs ~ Nat

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  35. CatherineDecember 23, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    that's funny and i thought it was real too have a nice Christmas ! catherine

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  36. The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterDecember 23, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks for the laugh. Every happiness and a Merry Christmas to you and your my dear.
    Warm regards,
    Simone.

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  37. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 23, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Funny stuff girl...Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  38. Obee DesignsDecember 24, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Oh Natasha, that's way too funny! That's what I love about coming to see you! I am so glad to have met you and I am looking forward to a continued friendship in 2010!
    I wanted to stop by and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy Birthday to your daughter as well.
    Wasn't there and Anniversary thrown in there as well?
    Have fun with ALL your celebrations and try not to stay stressed or you'll miss out on all the fun. Trust me, take it from one who knows....all too well :( Been there, done that and soooo not worth it.
    Warmest Holiday Wishes,
    XoXo,
    Gail

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  39. TeriGigi/Girl Meets ParisDecember 24, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    One time we made a dummy and tangled him up in a bicycle and put him on the side of our street and hid in the bushes...as people drove by, we pulled fishing line to move his arm... this caused BIG trouble... crying women, police, etc... but hey, we were just kids!

    Love your story!
    Teri

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  40. The TablescaperJanuary 2, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    That is hysterical, but I do understand everyone's concern.

    - The Tablescaper

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  41. JillJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    That is one of the funniest things I've ever seen! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

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