BuffaloBill Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I suspected at about seven and confirmed by the time I turned eight. It is amazing how gullible we are when we were wee little ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) What are you talking about??????!!!!! . Edited December 21, 2018 by Augie 2 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Wait! What?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Wait......what? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I see we have a buncha smartie pants ^^^ I was 5. Lots kids in my first-grade class with older siblings. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Somewhere around 7 or 8. My grandmother, god bless her soul, always dressed up as santa for me and my cousin. I had a feeling it was her, but after she passed away santa never came around anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Somewhere around 7 or 8. My grandmother, god bless her soul, always dressed up as santa for me and my cousin. I had a feeling it was her, but after she passed away santa never came around anymore. That’s really sad but yet oddly humorous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: That’s really sad but yet oddly humorous Life in a nutshell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Kringle Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 You're so funny, trying to spread rumors. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: That’s really sad but yet oddly humorous The funny thing is.....the beard was real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Kris Kringle said: You're so funny, trying to spread rumors. I'd give them all coal in their stockings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 My Mom still writes from Santa on her presents to me. Oh wait... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Just now, Another Fan said: My Mom still writes from Santa on her presents to me. Oh wait... Dude... The Big Guy is in the house (thread). Santa has a crack team of elves leading his legal team. I would retract this statement. @BringBackFergy is the head barrister elf. You don't wanna mess with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Another Fan said: My Mom still writes from Santa on her presents to me. Oh wait... Does your mom have a big belly and a white beard? My youngest was around 7 and my boss at the bank was asking “he doesn’t really still believe in Santa does he? Is he slow?” I didn’t slap the %^$#@, but I considered it. My son is considerably smarter and more successful than she ever was, but he knew enough to stay quiet as the gravy train might end! Play it safe! . Edited December 21, 2018 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Our nine year old just made us fess up on this. I think most kids have a period of doubt but don’t want to admit it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 The piles of gifts and cheques made me always believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 6 hours ago, KD in CA said: Our nine year old just made us fess up on this. I think most kids have a period of doubt but don’t want to admit it. of course..if they know I know they are Santa..maybe the gifts end!!! I was early..youngest in a family always knows early..i want to say 7 at the latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Santa doesn't come to the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 We live in Virginia, and yes Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Found toys in a closet and they ended up being from Santa when Christmas came. I was about 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I honestly don't remember but when I found out, didn't really bother me. I didn't care because I still got presents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 10 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Dude... The Big Guy is in the house (thread). Santa has a crack team of elves leading his legal team. I would retract this statement. @BringBackFergy is the head barrister elf. You don't wanna mess with him. You, sir, have been reported to the Big Guy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 11 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: I suspected at about seven and confirmed by the time I turned eight. It is amazing how gullible we are when we were wee little ones. Well this was a buzz kill way to start the day. I guess as long as the tooth ferry and easter bunny are real I'll be okay though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I was early too, probably 5 or 6. Learned on the school bus. I feel like that's the case for a lot of kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, BringBackFergy said: You, sir, have been reported to the Big Guy!! For what? Practicing "Elf Law" without a license? Being a North Pole Jailhouse lawyer? ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I wouldn't call it a hoax, i kind of wish i was still able to 'believe' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, The Poojer said: I wouldn't call it a hoax, i kind of wish i was still able to 'believe' A few of the suckiest horrible things have been announced by close friends the last week, they are collecting their various resources and learning to cope with the immediate and get ready for the aftermath, and they are doing okay. I'm fine and will count my blessings at this time of year, my turn will come... and pitching in where I can on the other matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I wonder about my (just turning) 9 year old son. He plays hockey with lots of older kids, and many of his neighborhood friends are older (4th - 6th grade). I tell my wife there is no way, at his age and with all that influence, that he still believes in Santa. She disagrees. He still plays along very convincingly, but I think he does it to placate us because he knows he’s getting presents, and because of his little sister (5). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I wonder about my (just turning) 9 year old son. He plays hockey with lots of older kids, and many of his neighborhood friends are older (4th - 6th grade). I tell my wife there is no way, at his age and with all that influence, that he still believes in Santa. She disagrees. He still plays along very convincingly, but I think he does it to placate us because he knows he’s getting presents, and because of his little sister (5). My son was 3 months away from his 11th birthday and was still hanging on. I thought it was kind of old, but I learned from other local parents at the time that their children were still believing, too. I loved that he hung on so long. Except for that stupid ***** Elf on a Shelf. Whoever invented that should be tarred and feathered. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I'll gladly join in on any sort of posse that forms to take on that task 2 minutes ago, Gugny said: My son was 3 months away from his 11th birthday and was still hanging on. I thought it was kind of old, but I learned from other local parents at the time that their children were still believing, too. I loved that he hung on so long. Except for that stupid ***** Elf on a Shelf. Whoever invented that should be tarred and feathered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 hoax, no way. the cookies and milk are still left out for saint nick in my house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 5 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: of course..if they know I know they are Santa..maybe the gifts end!!! I was early..youngest in a family always knows early..i want to say 7 at the latest Yeah, part of telling our oldest this week was threatening her if she ever told her younger sisters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) My mom was always pretty open with us kids early on that this was all in good fun, and didn't try to threaten that St. Nick wouldn't show up for bad behavior, etc., so I never had "that moment" where it all came crashing down...just kind of knew all along as far as I can remember (probably helped along by the fact I was the youngest). But didn't change the fact that Christmas always was and still is, my fav holiday for many other reasons. That said, my wife has put knowledge of all of this on total lockdown in our house now, safer than Fort Knox with our kids. But my oldest who's about to turn 6, is sure asking a lot of problematic questions when it comes to Elf on the Shelf, and the whole thing may come to a screeching halt with her soon as a result . @Gugny is right, whoever invented that one needs a stern letter to the editor sent over. Edited December 21, 2018 by NoHuddleKelly12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 12 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: I suspected at about seven and confirmed by the time I turned eight. It is amazing how gullible we are when we were wee little ones. Wait! Santa isn't real? You're shattering my world here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 53 minutes ago, Gugny said: My son was 3 months away from his 11th birthday and was still hanging on. I thought it was kind of old, but I learned from other local parents at the time that their children were still believing, too. I loved that he hung on so long. Except for that stupid ***** Elf on a Shelf. Whoever invented that should be tarred and feathered. My friend’s 12 year old son was still a believer, and his parents thought that was weird, so they “hired” another older child to break the news to him. I thought was an interesting choice by the parents. And F the elf on a shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndhall1 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hoax ??? Wtf do you mean it's a hoax ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I was the oldest so I had to pretend to still believe for a couple years even when I knew what the deal was. Truth is I didn't want to believe that Santa wasn't real, that is probably the first real coming of age thing you experience in your life. Christmas loses some of the magic at that point but I had no problem playing along for my younger brother's sake and I can remember being pissed when he eventually found out about it from his buddy but for whatever reason I really tried to cling on to childhood for as long as possible. Didn't care for the middle school years much at all because I hadn't come out of my shell yet and missed the true childhood fun of Elementary School. Luckily I was able to grow out of that and enjoyed the fruits of high school life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I was the youngest of five, so the last to know. During my sixth year, I started planning to find this Santa Claus guy. Around Thanksgiving, I came up with an idea. My room was at a location where anyone watching TV could not hear. I correctly figured out that I had never fallen asleep while jumping, so when I was told to go to bed, I would simply jump on my bed all night until the guy showed up. I jumped for a very long time, expending lots of energy. A long time. I got so tired from this that eventually I collapsed, and my siblings had to wake me up on Christmas day. When I told them of my failed strategy, they exposed the thing, in sympathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Gugny said: My son was 3 months away from his 11th birthday and was still hanging on. I thought it was kind of old, but I learned from other local parents at the time that their children were still believing, too. I loved that he hung on so long. Except for that stupid ***** Elf on a Shelf. Whoever invented that should be tarred and feathered. I have a friend that got a Thanos action figure and had Thanos turn elf into dust. Problem solved. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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