I got coal!

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There’s a saying that when you’re bad all year Santa’ll give you coal in your stocking instead of gifts. My Uncle Rob sent me a few Christmas gifts in the mail, but I just received it last week. You should’ve seen my face when I opened up that package…

He sent me a lump of coal! Like the real coal that people used in the fireplace or furnace back in the day. It was very funny. I laughed so hard when I saw the coal… but it wasn’t the only thing I got for Christmas though. My Uncle Rob also gave me $20 and some 3D book marks that seem to “move” when you turn them.

  • This is the coal in the bag
  • this is the coal out of the bag

But he sent me another gift.

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Hehehe! He sent me a blanket with my picture on it! It’s HUGE! It’s like the BEST blanket EVER! 🤣🤪I love it very much and it’s nice and light so I can take it with me on my travels. That’s all for this post everybody!🤍

Did you receive a silly Christmas gift from someone?

28 thoughts on “I got coal!”

  2. Yes people did use coal in the fireplace ‘back in they day’. No central heating or anything like that when I was a boy. In the UK back then coal fires were still pretty much the norm for people who couldn’t afford the luxury of central heating. We had a coal ‘bunker’ in the yard and had regular coal deliveries. I remember the men coming in and emptying sacks of coal into the bunker. I think the sacks weighed one hundredweight, written as 1 cwt – an old imperial measurement of 112 pounds, equal to 50kg. If you know any really old people like me then they would probably remember the old imperial measurements as I believe they were still being used in Canada pre-1970. I still remember the very distinct smell of fresh wet coal. I don’t think the piece you were given by your uncle Rob would have much of a smell to it as I’m sure it would have been thoroughly washed before he sent it.

    There ya go, an ancient history lesson just for you!

  9. I remember fake coal that was black licorice. I haven’t seen that in years!!

    I love your blanket!!

    A neighbor gave me a “Crazy Cat Lady” mug, cat ornament, and cat socks!!

    1. Hmm black licorice, interesting!
      Hehe you got a crazy cat lady mug and ornament and blanket!😂🤪

  12. Hahahaha, that’s funny that your uncle sent you coal for Christmas! LOL! And a blanket with your face on it is a very unique gift to get. Glad to hear it’s travel sized. 😉
    Awesome post!
    *hugs
    -kaelyn 😛

    1. Haha, yea! I love the blanket he gave me! And the coal! Thanks for reading and commenting!🤍

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