I know that people are traveling over the holidays, and I just wanted to wish all of us who celebrate a Merry Christmas. Have a great holiday, everyone!

Thanks for opening this thread, TJ! I'll surely be around during these days, at some time or another, but I'm going to begin sending my wishes, right now, too! A blessed, and merry Christmas to everyone, and a big to all!

You too TJ Seasons Greetings. To all, may your holiday season be Merry and Bright, and all your wishes come true in the new year. Happy Holidays!

Mewwy Chwistmas, evewyone!

Party Time! Happy Holidays to everyone!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

I'm seeing your last pic, LB! Their stances are so appropriate!! Great idea!

Merry Christmas!! I hope everybody has a great day!!

LB, that snowball pic is awesome! I did notice that Ken has landed 2 hits, to the Condor's 1...

LB, you're brilliant! Love the snowball fight!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun I did notice that Ken has landed 2 hits, to the Condor's 1...

Take a closer look at Ken's belt... But the Condor's taken a hit to the head and ribs, so I'd say he's getting the worst of it (and looks angry about it too) I think he's aiming for Ken's chin now!

Merry Christmas everyone, may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy. I have already started my vacation and am in dial-up country so am not able to visit this site that often. Hopefully things will be back to normal just before New Years eve.

Originally posted by lborgia88 Take a closer look at Ken's belt...

Funny, I'm usually looking *below* Ken's belt. CD, I hope you have a good holiday, and we'll see you when you get back!

Merry Christmas everyone, hope you all enjoy the festive season!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! I love those pics!

Merry Christmas everyone!

From the funniest Christmas card I've ever received: Mare Egrets Moose, Ant Hippo Gnu Deer!

Originally posted by Mad Katharine Mare Egrets Moose, Ant Hippo Gnu Deer!

That's great! I had to say it out loud a couple times before I got it, but then

LOL! Love the pics! LB, that snowball fight is priceless! And the artwork itself is fabulous!

I hope all my friends here have a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

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Okies, is officially the 25th here now so MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! I wish you all a great day filled with love and laughter, fun and friends and even some family... The ones you like..... Be safe, be well and, most importantly, be happy!!

I wanted to wait till at least Christmas Eve here, so it's now that here. Merry Christmas to all. Hope it and the New Year are filled with everything you could wish and hope for. and that the year to come is fulfills all the promise that New Years Eve invisions. Happy Holidays to those who celebrate something other than Christmas.

Everyone,Merry Christmas and many good wishes for a new year of happiness and prosperity, Here Santa Ken and Santa Jun are preparing to deliver Christmas presents to you all, Gatchamaniacs from all around the world. I would love if they give me the Godphoenix christmas tree ornament just like the one in the pic (bigger size, of course), it will look so nice on my christmas tree, If you have been so kind to prepare some milk and cookies for Santa Ken and Santa Jun, Santa Jun will give a special gift for you and your loved ones, which is a singing performance of a romantic Christmas song "All I want for Christmas is you" which also happens to be Santa Ken's favorite Christmas song, If you are more into a band performance for your Christmas party, be sure to come to Snack J for a live performance by the Science Ninja Team. You can watch the Eagle and the Condor suit up in tuxedos, just please don't throw your undies to the stage as this is a family event, Of course if you are more traditional and prefer a Christmas caroling session at your home, just stay tuned and the whole Science Ninja team may visit your house and give you a private performance.

I love those Santa Ken and Santa Jun pics, saturn!!!!

If you have been so kind to prepare some milk and cookies for Santa Ken and Santa Jun, Santa Jun will give a special gift for you and your loved ones, which is a singing performance of a romantic Christmas song "All I want for Christmas is you" which also happens to be Santa Ken's favorite Christmas song

I hope you mean the song by Carla Thomas, and not that other Christmas song that bares the same title.

Saturn, so great to see you here! How have you been? I love your pictures, and the Santa Ken and Jun dolls are awesome! agree, the God Phoenix ornament is very nice.

Originally posted by AllentownDarkWater I hope you mean the song by Carla Thomas, and not that other Christmas song that bares the same title.

Hi Allen, I was referring to this Mariah Carey's song I just think it is a very fun song for Christmas, and really reflects Jun's feeling for Ken,

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Saturn, so great to see you here! How have you been?

I am so fine, TJ, , just enjoying my Christmas Holiday here with my DH. Finally some free time just to relax and cuddle with him, BTW, really love your writing on "Just had to get this out" thread. It really helps to bring more "magic" into my Christmas holiday, Hope that you have a wonderful Christmas Celebration with your family.May beautiful moments and happy memories surround you with joy this Christmas.

Saturn...Merry Christmas! I LOVE the pics...so cute! And I agree...every time I hear that Mariah Carey song, I imagine Jun singing it to Ken! Wish I knew where to get those outfits and the little tree...they would definitely become a regular part of my Christmas decorations! LOL

Saturn, I'm glad you are getting some time to relax and be with your Eagle! I agree that's one of the best things about the holidays.

Originally posted by saturn BTW, really love your writing on "Just had to get this out" thread. It really helps to bring more "magic" into my Christmas holiday,

Really? Are you trying to emulate some of the things going on there with your own 'relaxed' Eagle? BTW, I recently got a ticket to go see NKOTBSB, and I was thinking of you! I'll have to send you some pictures after the show. Have a wonderful holiday and a peaceful new year!

Originally posted by Springie Wish I knew where to get those outfits and the little tree...they would definitely become a regular part of my Christmas decorations! LOL

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It's officially Christmas Eve here ... although it's only 19.36 it's already pitch dark, and it's raining! Like you, Saturn, some other two hours and I can finally relax, and cuddle with my DH, sipping some mulled wine and eating nibbles! Were planning to go out, but as usual, one of my kids has caught a cold ... again! But, there's nothing better than cuddling in front of the fireplace! Tomorrow we'll enjoy our family, Christmas dinner the same! Thanks a lot for the pics ... they're awesome! May all of you have a wonderful, and blessed Christmas!

LOL, TJ! Too bad I can't even sew on a button! Marie, that sounds so nice! I still have several hours before the kids are in bed (it's about 2 pm here)...we're making Christmas Cookies right now...and they are SO excited!! I hope they'll go to sleep tonight!

It's just after lunch here, but I managed to prep a lot of the food for our Christmas dinner tomorrow, plus bake some cookies to leave for Santa tonight! In a few hours we'll be heading off to Christmas Eve services, then coming home for cheese fondue. We're planning on keeping the kids up late to have them (hopefully) sleep in a bit tomorrow morning. I'm looking forward to relaxing for a day tomorrow! Although we're expected to get a massive rainstorm. It will be a good day for sitting inside at the fire and opening presents!

Those are great pics, Saturn, and perfect for this time of year! I especially love the Christmas Ken and Jun dolls -and the little God Phoenix in the tree is a cute touch.

It's christmas afternoon in Qld Oz (3.30pm), the family are snoozing in front of the tv, the frig is chokas, bellies are full. Santa and the reindeers made it through the monsoon, heavy rain,high tide and flooding, some of my family are flooded in so it was a quieter one this year (the rain eased off about an hour ago (to drizzle) but the back yard looks like a small lake( still more to come) S.E.S are out in force ,Australia is having very strange weather, one of the other states had snow last week in summer, .... Sooo..with that, my christmas wishes and New Years goals/wishes have changed #1..that all those going through tough times weather/family/and others find their inner strength to see every thing through #2.. for those less fortunate than me..may your find a blessing and abundance large or small that help you to keep standing #3..for those who do not have their loved ones by their side or are alone, may someone show you kindness without wanting something back #4.. may we all quickly learn our lessons, let go, forgive and move on, and smile again #5..may this next year be kinder and more prosperous than the last #6..May I stop and put myself in anothers shoes before I judge and critise, and count to ten before I open my mouth when I feel defensive #7.. may the gatchaman movie or its scriptcome about - (Yes I beleive in miracles) #8..May I find the inner courage to have my stories beta, then post, post more drawing and crafts, and remember that I am supported here #9..May I be a better and wiser person each and every day #10 ..may all the people on this and similar forums be guided, protected, watched over, and cherished for they are all gifted, wonderful creative people and deserve the highest and best that this universe has to offer Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year from little wolf and her pack (and the human who hang out with us)

casualty of christmas, Teddy Ninja Bob saw silly enough to have his photo taken and was de-stuffed by the youngest of your dogs (that and the fact that we gave her dress back to the xmas fairy) [IMG]

Oh, LW ... those are such wonderful greetings, and thoughts, and such cute photos! If every person in the world would wish the same things you've expressed, then Earth would be such a better place to live in!! Be sure that your wishes are totally reciprocated!! Right now it's 9.25am here ... the rain has stopped, but it's awfully windy outside! My son is a lot better, and right after exiting this site, I'll be preparing everyone to go to mass, and afterwards go at one of my brother's home to enjoy Christmas dinner! Just before, I'll visit my mum's resting place as today "is" also her birthday! I'm so looking forward to exchange further presents!! My kids have been up since 5am this Christmas morning! They were so excited that they couldn't sleep all through the night! We discovered that, for once, they conquered their fear of the dark, and managed to go down the stairs by themselves to see whether Santa Claus has indeed left his presents under the tree! We immediately knew they were happy, and satisfied, as their squeals of joy woke us up! They were also marveled about how much hungry he should have been, since he ate all the cookies, and drank all the milk! Go and tell them that everything has ended up in their dad's tummy! Hope all the baking has gone right! Springie, and TJ ... hope everything has gone according to plan with your kids also! This is such a lovely season for them! I wish we could all be children again! (even if I'm not so far away!) Again, I wish all of you all the best for the rest of this special day!

Hi Allen, I was referring to this Mariah Carey's song I just think it is a very fun song for Christmas, and really reflects Jun's feeling for Ken

That makes me so sad, because Mariah Carey will never top this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPakJEpJDHo And when you hear it you'll never look back or want anything to do with the Mariah Carey song ever again. The Memphis sound, baby.

We haven't started yet! It's 7:45 am and the kids are still asleep! We kept them up until 10 pm last night... but at least they didn't wake us up! So far everything is good, but apparently a massive rainstorm will be coming through about noon.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun We haven't started yet! It's 7:45 am and the kids are still asleep! We kept them up until 10 pm last night... but at least they didn't wake us up! So far everything is good, but apparently a massive rainstorm will be coming through about noon.

Same here. I'm just now fixing breakfast, waiting for my brother to get here. I hadn't heard about the storm, but the rain's just started up here. Merry Christmas! Stay warm and dry!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Really? Are you trying to emulate some of the things going on there with your own 'relaxed' Eagle? !

Let's just say that I have had a wonderful, long- overdue "Christmas present" from my "not exactly relaxed" Eagle, I hope you know what I mean,

Originally posted by Transmute Jun BTW, I recently got a ticket to go see NKOTBSB, and I was thinking of you! I'll have to send you some pictures after the show.

Really?I recorded the American Music Award Show just so that I can see the collaboration between the New Kids and Backstreet Boys again and again. It always amazes me on how the members of NKOTB have not even aged a bit and always look so fresh and young,eventhough they are like, 10 years older than the members of the Backstreet Boys. Didn't NKOTB have some kind of a concert on a cruise ship for their fans like one year ago? Did you by any chance join this cruise, ? It is so great that you can see the NKOTBSB perform live. Yes, I would love to see some pics from the concert, I am sure the pics will be awesome. Thank you so much, TJ, Hope that you have a great christmas celebration with your family,

Those are great pics of your dogs. Littlewolf. I am a huge dog lover, and seeing your pics really brings joy into my heart. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Celebration with your family and your adorable pack,

Little Wolf, just wanted to tell you that I love the pictures of the pack. They are precious. Hope you and they have a wonderful Christmas.

Love the "pack" pictures, LW! So cute! Here's my Yorkie, Buster, showing off his Christmas outfit... TJ, hope you got everything you wanted for Christmas (and it sounds like you got a little "extra"- *wink, wink*)

Oh, Springie ... your Buster is sooooo cute!! He's seems such a sweetheart!

Oh gorgeous Yorkie!!, if only my 3 would be that well behaved for photos, and only one likes to be dresses up ( my sister could not help her self with the fairy outfit) more xmas dog photos please!!! Happy New Year all from my canine and human pack

Love the pics of the Christmas dogs, LW and Springie! My sister used to have a set of doggie reindeer antlers she would put on her golden retriever. I never tried to decorate my cat though -he wouldn't have stood for it, I don't think.

Originally posted by Springie TJ, hope you got everything you wanted for Christmas (and it sounds like you got a little "extra"- *wink, wink*)

I certainly did! DH was most obliging and in a festive mood. Saturn, I haven't been on the NKOTB cruises, because they are always in May, which is a time when I cannot travel due to work and child care concerns. Unfortunately, they leave the summer open for touring, so they don't go in June or July, when I could possibly travel. But at least I get to go see the concert in July! However, I will be going on a (non-themed) cruise next week with my family. We're sailing through the Panama Canal!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. My kids have taken over the putr for the last few days so I'm playing catchup. Love the pics of all the puppies and of Saturn's festive pics. I tried to attach a pic of our kitty Twinkle to add to the festivities. I hope it worked. Little wolf loved your blessings for the new year, I hope everyones New Year is blessed! Happy Holidays all and get to bring in the new year with friends and loved ones!

Guess the pic of Twinkle is too big or I just can't get it to attach. I even tried copying and pasting just can't get it to take. I keeps giving me some kind of error. Sorry about that.

Pufles, attachments aren't working right now. It's not you, it's the site. You'll have to upload your picture to Photobucket or Flickr (or some other photo-sharing account) and use that to host your image.

Sounds like everyone had a very nice Holiday. Another few more days and we can welcome in the New Year. UW, how did you fair in Georgia with the snow storm? The first snow in over 100 years I gather. Then it headed up the East coast. I hope everyone in who lives in that area had fun and took it easy. Enjoy the snow while you have it. Now the Storm is pounding the Atlantic Canada - where Katse lives I believe. I hope she has not been washed away by the storm surge or had any power outages. Meanwhile I gather there have been floods in Australia. I have not read anyone on here has been affected, but I hope all my Auzzie friends are doing well.

I missed it. But it snows here more often than that. Unless the storm was worse than usual. (I had to get some sleep. Kitties slept on me.) Down in Milledgeville, it wasn't very bad. Didn't stick.

Here in Virginia, we got hammered by the storm...14 inches! Definitely one for the record books, especially since it rarely snows here! Hope everyone else is safe and warm (or safe, cool and dry in Australia)! We made snow cream...yummy!

Thanks for the information TJ, I thought it was just me. I'll see what I can do about getting a photobucket. Springie - wow that looks like us last year. Nebraska kept getting snow from Oct thru Apr, it finally melted by the end of April. This year we've barely got dustings. Love it though it's so pretty. We didn't even have enough this time for snow creame, yours looks really good. I hope everyone is safe and sound and able to enjoy snow if they have it.

I grew up with snow like that, and seeing the pictures now makes me glad I'm in California! Yep, I've become a snow wimp. I have all of these bad memories of shoveling and scraping ice off of my car and lugging shoes and boots and heavy coats everywhere... But I'll admit, I've never made 'snow cream'! It certainly looks like you got dumped on, Springie! I'm glad you're all okay!

That pic looks magical to me, Springie! I know snow could be the cause of many problems to most of you, but for me, it's always something I yearn for, especially during the holidays, not having ever had snow falling from our skies! I had to go abroad during such a season in order to know what it's really like! Unless it causes any serious complications, or even accidents, it's just a wonderful sight! The closest thing we can have here is a sudden shower of small balls of hard ice ... UW, last year, had given me a name for such a weather condition, but I cannot remember it, at this very moment! It was something beginning with s...., I think! Our weather is cold at the moment, with random rain showers and dark clouds swiftly passing by. Although the average temperature is between 12 to 13 degrees celsius, for now, it feels a lot colder because of the dampness left by our longlasting humidity ... the worst enemy for our bones! It feels like someone is constantly throwing a bucket of cold water down your back! In fact, meteorological reports come out with a regular note of "but if feels like ..." near the daily, supposed temperature! Hope all of you who are having storms, and bad weather, are okay and coping with the situation!

'Hail' is balls of ice. 'Sleet' is ice and rain.

Thanks for reminding me, UW! The "sleet" word was exactly the one I was trying to remember! I guess that's the one most appropriate since the ice showers are generally accompanied by rain!

I hear you, Marie! What is it about humidity that can make cold weather seem colder, and warm weather seem warmer? Ugh...

Not leaving out the other of its (ie humidity) negative effects, such as it being the culprit of most of the bad hair days, of washed clothes which would still remain somehow wet at the end of the day, and of my swearing when it comes to my job on those days when it manifests its intensity!! Oh, I hate it!