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What’s on your Christmas list this year?
Asked at 31st and Iowa streets on December 8, 2008
“Mostly toys and clothes for my family.”
“We don’t celebrate Christmas…it’s not about giving (gifts), it’s about God.”
“A vacation to somewhere on a beach.”
“An Xbox 360 for myself.”
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sgtwolverine (anonymous) says…
Words.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
One my wishlist?A Surefire FA68AR, and a few bath towels.
grammaddy (anonymous) says…
How about an end to the conflicts in the world. Also we found a long lost family member this year so just the chance to re-unite and catch up would be wonderful.Marion, I like the way you are thinking this morning.
autie (anonymous) says…
list? You mean you can have a list? cool. Amen, Tom. The top of my list generally has December 26th on it. All grandkids and their mother gone home.
alm77 (anonymous) says…
I've asked my family to donate money to Living Water International instead of giving me gifts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVqqj1...
countrygirl (anonymous) says…
To see enough donations come in to local charities so that all kids in the area will have a little something under their tree.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
I don't really want anything. I just hope everyone else likes what I got them!
coolmom (anonymous) says…
i feel a member of the lucky few that has healthy kids and a roof over my head. i just hope to give the kids a good christmas and for the turkey to come out well.
mommyof1angel (anonymous) says…
I would just love to be able to catch my car payment up so I will continue to be able to work and provide food and shelter for myself and my daughter. A better economy would be the biggest blessing to me right now.
autie (anonymous) says…
Mrs. Autie got me a new 10" chop saw Saturday...Madmike, I wouldn't mind getting a new M-14..I know they're a tad heavy but a very good weapon.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
autie,Think Mrs autie would contribute to the 'A "can" for Ronaldo' fund?
gogoplata (anonymous) says…
I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!
autie (anonymous) says…
R_I, Mrs. Autie already contributes to way too many funds..plus I don't think she knows Ronaldo. Does the "A can for Ronaldo" fund involve altruism? That might hook her in.
PapaB (anonymous) says…
gogoplata (Anonymous) says… I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!You'll shoot your eye out, kid!
OonlyBonly (anonymous) says…
The West is the bestGet here and we'll do the rest
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
autie,Pure altruism is giving without regard to reward or the benefits of recognition. Thus the 'A “can” for Ronaldo' fund is positioned perfectly for the altruistically motivated. If Mrs. autie were to read the OTS, then she could kind of get to know said Ronaldo Ignacio. It's just one little "can", and I will take care of all NFA legalities. The spousal unit says I can just wear ear protection, but I'm thinking of all the benefit a altruistic donor could do for noise suppression.
prospector (anonymous) says…
A cod piece lined with Lemur fur and a line from the Free State Brewery to my home tap.
MeAndFannieLou (anonymous) says…
Obama wins election. Ann Coulter has her jaw wired shut. O.J. sentenced to prison.X-mas is early this year!
ms_canada (anonymous) says…
Marion - whirled peas. Could you be wishing for the English concoction known as mushy peas which goes just great with Cod and Chips? That could make a mess of your stocking. Or are you going to hang a stocking at all? I guess Dec. 25 is just another working day to you. We had a nice sermon in church yesterday about the tradition of giving on Dec. 25. Basically it was this: God gave His Son to mankind, His Son gave His life as payment for our sins and the Wise Men gave gifts of frankinscence, myrhh and gold. And that is enough of a tradition for me and my house.
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
Marion~ Something we can agree on for once!Donnuts~ Let's see if I understand this correctly: fun musical toys for you and an instrument of drudgery for your wife--one that suggests she's fat and/or out of shape..? Nothing says, "Merry Christmas, Honey, I love you!!!" like an exercise machine, eh?I see coal in your stocking, son... Coal, I tell you! You also wish for, "A new bunch of socks and some more christmas lights for the window..." We generally use spruce or fir garlands around our windows, but I'm sure the lit sock garland looks right festive--especially if you use argyle.R_I~ "A can for Ronaldo..." Everyone knows the way to a good can involves squats, lunges, hip extension, and deadlifts. For detailed description of these can-building moves, don't miss the article, "Butt Building--Fixing Your Flat Butt," by Fawnia Mondey. As Fawnia notes, a good workout will make your hamstrings and glutes "burn with delight."Prospector~ Regarding the lemur-fur-lined codpiece... have you seen LJW's fur article today? Maybe you should print it and leave it lying casually around the house so your Santa will get the hint. (For a colemurincidence, see my comment, made before I saw this article and your comment here..)MD~ Girl, sounds like you need a holiday perk-up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJx_F2... (Warning for the prudish--song is accompanied by some artistic-oh, okay--slightly naughty--pix...)
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
MeAndFannieLou~ Yes! Yes!!! Yes!!!!! You've cut right to the heart of what Christmas is all about.
dajudge (anonymous) says…
I'm hoping for some mushy peas and an end to all world conflicts. "That men can live as brothers, on the bullfrog line."
looza (anonymous) says…
I just want a bailout!
spammer89 (anonymous) says…
my woman to dress up naughty Ms. Clause.
beatrice (anonymous) says…
If asking for the Whirled Peas, don't forget the Gouda Wheel and Two Men. “We don’t celebrate Christmas…it’s not about giving (gifts), it’s about God.” I don't celebrate God stuff either.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
bea, Do you only get one man with the badda wheel?
Puff_Dragon (anonymous) says…
dude Waka1 if you get a PS3 you'll just be fighting over it with Beavis. So maybe you should quit hopping. ?
labmonkey (anonymous) says…
Ammo for my Glock, Robot Chicken seasons 2 and 3, that people would look for "Made In USA" before they buy things, and donate the rest to Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, and Harvesters.
misplacedcheesehead (anonymous) says…
Multi, are you okay? You said you wouldn't live long...Seriously, what's up?As for my Christmas wish list..crap, I feel mostly like the Grinch. guess if I had to make a list, it would be:1) To get back the significant other I lost to a break-up yesterday.2) For the Army to re-draft my ex-husband, and use him as a tank turret in Iraq.(delightful thought)3)A cure for autism, please.
labmonkey (anonymous) says…
"2) For the Army to re-draft my ex-husband, and use him as a tank turret in Iraq.(delightful thought)"At least you arent bitter....
mom_of_three (anonymous) says…
My kids to do well in school, to accept their limitations, and to work hard with their talents. for the hubby to quit smoking and for us to continue to provide for our family. Would like a clean house, health, happiness, and some good seats to a KU mens basketball game.
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
Donating to The Human Fund--money for people.