I saw a survey that said 79% of Americans say their children’s wish lists for Christmas are more expensive than ever.
I believe it. I have personal experience with that.
Florida parents reported if they bought everything on their kid’s wish list the would spend $1,554.
The average parent said they plan to spend $770 on each child. What? Really!
My budget won’t allow that. But I do have some gifts I’d like to share with people I know this year.
If you’ll pardon me for asking, how would you like these gifts of yuletide cheer?
An easy chair for former Punta Gorda fire chief, Realtor and City Council member Bill Dryburgh. He’s earned it.A bicycle for Sarasota County Commissioner Tom Knight so he can work off some stress and stay in shape.No more flooded apartments or businesses for Linda and Phil Wilson.One more touchdown for the Port Charlotte Pirates and Coach Jordan Ingman.A new barn for Bit of Hope Ranch and its head honcho Suzanne Park.Reopenings and big crowds for Englewood restaurant owners Rocket and Sue AtamanchukSome affordable homes for Jesus Loves You Ministry and its executive director Ashley Brantley.A New York gig for The Boogiemen and Mike Riley.Sold-out spring training dates and a deal on a new stadium in the Tampa Bay area for the Tampa Bay Rays.A recording contract for Mike Imbasciani.A Charlotte County history museum for Frank Desguin.Friendly skies for pilot Amanda Carr.A grand opening for the Farlows’ new Dearborn Street restaurant in Englewood.Big conventions for Micah Richins.A new home for Walt and Kathy Welle.Wisconsin cheese for my friend Jack.A catfish dinner for Steve Reilly.Early retirement for Vuka Zmejkoski.A quiet home in the Carolinas for Sandy and Dick Dameron.A new Boys & Girls Club for Englewood and Director Lynn Dohler.A “finished” horse for DeSoto County Administrator Mandy Hines.Sewers for Warm Minerals Springs enthusiasts.A city charter for Babcock Ranch founder Syd Kitson.And for my family, our readers and everyone else, a peaceful and merry Christmas.