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January  30

Where Do We Draw the Line?

Jerry Mosier, in an Unmod post, complains of all the Christmas decorations that remain up around town. Which leads us to an important question, when should Barista start issuing Seasonal Decorating Violations for reindeer and Santas who overstay their welcome?

When should the Barista start issuing Seasonal Decorating Violations for Christmas decorations that stay up too long.
Groundhog Day
Valentines Day
April 15
Easter
Never. Santa all year round!

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January 30, 2005 in Barista's Sunday Poll, Seasonal Decorating Violation | Permalink

Comments

Last week, Jimmy Kimmel did an amusing sketch in which he and another guy -- the CHRISTMAS POLICE -- drive around in a van and look for delinquent decorations. They knock on doors, ask people why their decorations are still up, and warn them to take them down. Most often, the Christmas Police have to take matters into their own hands. After a long day's work, the van is filled with confiscated wreaths, lights, etc.

Posted by: Chris | Jan 30, 2005 7:11:03 AM

Mosier doesn't understand...the people with decorations still up are celebrating his re-election as chair of the Preservation Commission.

Ed Remsen

Posted by: Ed Remsen | Jan 30, 2005 7:54:23 AM

I had no idea Ed Remsen was so funny..now I'm sorry I didn't vote for him.
Well..It's not like I really had a choice, Russo was my American Government professor....

Posted by: Mike Morgan | Jan 30, 2005 8:23:12 AM

I want the option to vote for the 13th day of Christmas.

Posted by: Kevin Lee Allen | Jan 30, 2005 8:56:13 AM

I leave the lights up til spring - (March 21)
lights up the porch =

and they are not christmas lights - they are lights

people have wreaths up all year round - that's decoration

better than boring
adriana otoole

Posted by: adriana otoole | Jan 30, 2005 12:55:42 PM

Like Andriana, we leave our lights up as well. they are while lights and look great when snow is on the ground. In addition, we find it helps burglers steal sleds off of our front porch.

Posted by: sean | Jan 31, 2005 1:58:10 PM

I am fond of my wreath. I love my fake tree with its decorations and colored lights. It gives a spot of warmth and color to the surrounding frozen wasteland. And I'll leave it up for as long as I damn well please-- thank you very much.


Posted by: latebloomer | Jan 31, 2005 2:50:54 PM

I am fond of my frond.

Posted by: Chris | Feb 2, 2005 6:56:45 PM

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