Christmas 2011 Start of a new Tradition

[welder]

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamin's on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains ... this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. How about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.

Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.

THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.

This is caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is all about?

[goatram]

It is an Idea/torch that needs to be carried.
I will try on my end.

[gandrfab]

Re-posted

[JETTYWOLF]

Maybe a gift certificate with your local fishing guide???????????

(if he or she is a USDA grade American fishing freak.....ya never know, these days...... )

[carpetman]

when did our boat get a fort?

[Sabs28]

Maybe a gift certificate with your local fishing guide???????????

(if he or she is a USDA grade American fishing freak.....ya never know, these days...... )

Thats a great idea Jetty, and even a good laugh ta boot.


On another note on buying U.S.A. Made items. Take a look at the tires on your cars, trucks & boat trailers. NOT VERY MANY MADE IN U.S.A. I worked on 7 vehicles yesterday & only 1 vehicle had tires that were made in U.S.A.

I FULLY AGREE with buying U.S.A. built/ made items, But it is alot harder these days to do so. Every retailer wants to buy it cheaper so they can sell it cheaper so they can stay in business.

Happy Turkey Day everyone.

[JETTYWOLF]

Yep,

jus got a qoute on new tires the other day while I was getting a patch put in one tire with a carpet tack in it.....let over from prevous truck owner who was a carpet installer! Had a real slow leak. My local tire shop did the whole patch and all FOR FREE!

But while I was in there, I asked about the same tires I had on my old Ford gasser. NEXIM TIRES.....really nice and like 50K types. Rode real well and wore well in the two years I had them.

Very affordable to boot, and this time I could get "raised white letters" on them, to sport up my "plumbers truck" a bit.

MADE:

in KOREA!

Hmmmmmmmm