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I am sorry, but I think its about time, plus I need help with my xmas shopping! :D
Anything xmas related in here, pics of trees, where to find presents, present ideas etc... so Ill go first...
Where can I buy Chanel No5 perfume online at a decent price? My ma has blown her entire budget on one bottle of perfume, so want to find it cheaper and get her something else :)
Oh, and Merry Christmas :D
/must resist using ban button ;D (that's all I'm posting don't worry I won't ruin the thread. :))
Bugger off both of you, you're not helping :p
You tried the perfume shop? They usually have good deals or debs will sort you Some freebies often enough :D
You tried the perfume shop? They usually have good deals or debs will sort you Some freebies often enough :D
Yay for freebies! Thanks Kitten laydee :D And thanks for the sensible answer ;)
http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/search/?q=Perfume+Point&x=66&y=19
If you tweak the search words there seem to be a few perfume vouchers about
Thanks Sam, Ill have a looksee later :)
TinkerBell
03-11-2009, 11:41
Try using laughingdeals.com. They are usually pretty good for online codes. Also try cheapsmells.com.
Blackstar
03-11-2009, 12:51
What size Dee? Is it the edt or edp, edt is usually cheaper. I'll see how much I can get them for if you'd like.
ps I might have already done my christmas shopping, or at least 90% of it
EDT Paula, if the 100ml is too much, Ill go with the 50ml, she always needs a handbag sized one :D
Thanks for this :) x
Go you Paula :D
Made my present list last night, but haven't done much, I always buy a few bits and during the year.
Apparently Rob is getting mine today and doing all his!
BB x
I haven't got the foggiest what to get anyone :/
Knipples
03-11-2009, 14:05
I haven't got the foggiest what to get anyone :/
I can go one better than that, I dont get paid for the first time until the end of December, so I cant afford to get anyone anything ;D
TinkerBell
03-11-2009, 14:24
I have bought over 60% of the presents I need to and I know what I am getting for the rest. I hate not being organised for Christmas. :D
we have only just started :/ thats the problem with having so many birthdays aug-oct 2being our kids birthdays in sept.
We have got a few presents for Josh, Iain's sister's bought for and so is our step niece.
Georgina has a couple so far and Ella has 1, our tesco vouchers have come so we shall be getting more tonight!!!
I went to buy Iain something but found out it wasn't for Dad's it was for kids :(
I haven't got the foggiest what to get anyone :/
Join the club. That's par for the course for me. Usually my mum solves that problem for me. :o
I can go one better than that, I dont get paid for the first time until the end of December, so I cant afford to get anyone anything ;D
Heh, i get a low wage in Nov due to the fact I don't have my day job at the mo. Fortunately I get the biggest pay packet of my life at the end of Dec, so it'll all be going on the CC this year.
Last Xmas I hadn't worked for 6 months so we had quite a frugal Xmas. Parents for some reason still think this is the case this year, despite me having 2 jobs until recently. So all I can get out of them is 'we want a clock for the caravan'. Seriously, like all I'm going to buy them is a clock :/
we have only just started :/
We've got Gran/Gramps sorted out too. Just need a bottle of wine or 2 as well.... ;)
I know what I'm getting Mic (he knows too) and the other people I buy for get rat calendars or something from hawkins bazaar - simple :p
Hello everyone, may I interject to announce...
I ruddy love Christmas.
Continue.
:D
Knipples
03-11-2009, 18:21
Hello everyone, may I interject to announce...
I ruddy love Christmas.
Continue.
:D
*pokes Belmit in the eye* :p
Piggymon
03-11-2009, 21:42
We've only got 1 pressie so far, really need to get organised soon.
Dee, for the perfooooom try www.halfpriceperfumes.co.uk
I've bought quite a bit from them :)
Thanks for that hun, but no bleeder does Chanel No 5 anywhere! :(
I have successfully bargained with Mr Wyatt to make sure that I can have my Christmas tree up a whole week earlier this year \o/
Paula's probably your best bet re: perfume, she bought a whole load of stuff with me and when she put staff discount and stuff into it, it ended up costing about a fiver ::/: Either that or she's got some kinda mind control going on there :D
Well done :D
Think ours is going up on the 13th this year :)
oooh mines going up the weekend before the 1st :D
Even thats too early for me :D
Ours usually goes up the 2nd Saturday of December, but thats Dazs xmas do day, and we are spending the day at the hotel :D
TinkerBell
03-11-2009, 22:18
Ooooo you lucky so and so! I don't have that much luck. I LOVE Christmas though. It is just awesome :D
that's why it's going up the weekend before, because we're busy both weekends after. Besides, it's my bloody house I'll have my tree up when I want ;D
But then why did you have to bargain with Leo? ;) ;D
Because he's a boy and boys sulk ... and it lets him think he's the boss.
Hang on.. is this still PM? ;)
All Id have to do with Daz is flash my boobs. Then he lets me do anything :D
wasn't far off ;D *high five*
Shouldnt that be *nork five* :D:D
Blackstar
04-11-2009, 01:39
Dee,
100ml edt £56.87
50ml edt £40.25
Any good?
leowyatt
04-11-2009, 08:04
Because he's a boy and boys sulk
:shocked: I did no such thing!
/snogs Belmit
Yay mistletoe!
Shouldnt that be *nork five* :D:D
That's a chest bump surely?
I love Christmas, the first thing I do when me and the little lady get our flat is buy a tree! However its still November and I am not going to get excited until I can open the first door of my advent calendar.
Davey_Pitch
04-11-2009, 13:03
I like Christmas, but more for the time off and nommy fud than anything else. I don't like the decorations going up too early. 14 days before and 14 days after for me, but I can understand and tolerate it when people put them up in early December. When I was walking to work this morning I noticed someone had a tree and decorations up in their window already. It's the 4th November for pity's sake, I wanted to smack them upside the head for being so ridiculous.
50ml edt £40.25
Any good?
Even thats a lot :( But its my mummy, and its Chrimbo :D
Yes please Paula, you're brill :D x
Blackstar
04-11-2009, 15:57
Okey doke, will pm you and will sort it out. :)
Well Christmas meal is on the 5th of December all ready decided on main course and dessert.
roast venison haunch and port sauce followed by an Italian dessert Zuppa Inglese which is going to be slightly changed to become more christmasy. With rum included and Christmas cake ice cream on the side.
Got two presents sorted.
Going to get some dara o'brian tickets
and going to get a family history site subscription for my mum.
No idea what to get anyone else yet.
I like Christmas, but more for the time off and nommy fud than anything else. I don't like the decorations going up too early. 14 days before and 14 days after for me, but I can understand and tolerate it when people put them up in early December. When I was walking to work this morning I noticed someone had a tree and decorations up in their window already. It's the 4th November for pity's sake, I wanted to smack them upside the head for being so ridiculous.
:lipsrsealed:
I do however know the Xmas day plan, as we are going to a nearby hotel for Xmas dinner, mmm.
Tree will go up later than I want :( I think it will come down early too, usually comes down 1st Jan but I might take it down before NYE if people are coing over. It's huge and we might need the space :D
leowyatt
04-11-2009, 16:32
:lipsrsealed:
you are still posting!!!! :p
I'm not ready for Christmas to be upon us yet as it's only November, but I did buy Good Food this week which has loads of gorgeous Christmas recipes in it. Yum! :D I usually cook the whole family (8 of us) a meal on Christmas Eve round our house. Not going to be happening this year though because the lounge will be in a state of even more chaos than usual. I'm still cooking it though, but it'll be at Mum's. Might do it the weekend before because cooking a 3 course meal for 8 after working all day isn't my idea of fun really.
Anyway our tree usually goes up during the 1st/2nd week of December, or whenever my parents take the trip to Cannock Chase to fetch it. It makes the whole room smell of pine, which I love. It will come down before Twelfth Night.
I've not even thought about presents yet *sticks fingers in ears* LALALALALALALA :p
My pa now wants a wireless kayboard and mouse, where's the best place to get these then? :D
He said himself he doesnt want the most uber kit, just something thats better than his existing ones :)
leowyatt
05-11-2009, 10:43
I buy most of my puter equipment from Scan :) but for ease of returns I'd say the purple shop might be a good shout.
leowyatt
05-11-2009, 12:36
no problem me dear :D
Currys may have a few if they're closer, but the purple lot will have a better selection. They're both owned by the same company.
PS - Treat any product advice you may get with caution. Some sales guys know what they're talking about, many more sadly don't.
I'd second Mark's comment; PC world may have a good selection and could be easier for your family if they do need to return etc... but do a bit of internet research beforehand, know what's out there, the costs and most importantly - whether it is capable of what you want it for.
I wouldn't rely on the salespeople's opinions on things, or you could easily find yourself parting with more notes, for features that you won't use/need. :)
TinkerBell
09-11-2009, 19:37
Oh man! You couldn't have that if you have kids or animals. Just imagine the *SMASH* as it all collapses!
I like Christmas, but more for the time off and nommy fud than anything else. I don't like the decorations going up too early. 14 days before and 14 days after for me, but I can understand and tolerate it when people put them up in early December. When I was walking to work this morning I noticed someone had a tree and decorations up in their window already. It's the 4th November for pity's sake, I wanted to smack them upside the head for being so ridiculous.
Did you notice the Everton shop had their tree up last Monday (9/11)? Made me laugh when I thought about your post, the thought of you smacking old ginger-boy upside the head :D
Davey_Pitch
16-11-2009, 23:01
Heh, I could never hit the Moyes-iah, the man is a legend :D
TinkerBell
16-11-2009, 23:07
Oh yes, Christmas is on it's way. I have now made 5 christmas cards :) Mostly with the new things I bought at the craft show in the NEC :) I have been bad though and bought some more stamps. BUT they will make AWESOME Christmas cards! I am a sucker for crafting stuff :)
I doubt I could do craft stuff to save my life (I struggle even to cut a straight line), so I cheated and bought a big box of ready-made 'craft style' cards several years ago when they were new. Now everyone seems to sell them. :(
I know - they're probably made in a sweatshop in China or somesuch - but they were unusual at the time.
Davey_Pitch
17-11-2009, 11:42
I could if you want? ;)
Only if I get to punch Torres in the face very very hard (I would have said Rafa, but you probably wouldn't mind that) ;) :p
Davey_Pitch
17-11-2009, 11:50
Heh, I really dislike Torres at times. He looks like a girl and he's far too good to be playing for Liverpool :p
Princess Griff
20-11-2009, 14:08
I heard my first Chistmas song on the radio when giving blood on Wednesday - it was quite funny cuz everyone was quietly mouthing the words teehee!
Even though Christmas is banned from the house until December 1st (thank you Jingo) it hasnt stopped me buying a xmas tree, baubles, stockings and my dogs xmas presents!! :D
Im feeling CHRISTMASSY!!! and NOONE CAN STOP MEEEE!!!! Yeyeyeyyyyeyeyyeyyyyyy!!!!!!!! ;D
I've done all of my Christmas shopping (except Rob's) and all wrapped and ready to go.
:smug:
Just cards to do now - v backwards!
BB x
I love Christmas but find if I don't put some form of 'pre-december-ban' on the goodies like decorations/tree/music then it's not as special and magical!
Come Dec 1st (not long now!!:D) I officially announce, that you PG, can go 'Crimbo-ballistic!' :D
I only heard an xmas song in the shops yesterday, and I didnt feel ready for it!
Iam putting the tree up on the 13th this year, Ill put my Hanson xmas album on, and that ALWAYS puts me in the mood :D
I just got this via twitter - I know its too late for Nokkon but it might be of use to other gift buyers:
Get £5 Off a £50 Spend with this Voucher at Play.com | http://bit.ly/4bCohN | Ends: 06/12/09
Ill put my Hanson xmas album on, and that ALWAYS puts me in the mood :D
Oh Lord!
BB x
I knew someone would have a dig :D
Briggykins
20-11-2009, 16:40
"That's what Christmas means to me my love, Christmas means to me my love!"
P.S. Sister was a fan, not me.
P.P.S Though I didn't really mind 'Yearbook'.
P.P.P.S. Where did Johnny go?
Davey_Pitch
20-11-2009, 16:47
Ill put my Hanson xmas album on
"Carlsberg don't do mental torture......"
:p
P.S. Sister was a fan, not me.
P.P.S Though I didn't really mind 'Yearbook'.
P.P.P.S. Where did Johnny go?
Your sister is awesome.
Very eerie one that.
No one knows to this day.
Kell_ee001
22-11-2009, 22:54
I shall start feeling Christamssy on Wednesday night :D (how specific is that!? ;D )
Princess Griff
22-11-2009, 22:57
I bought more baubles today!!! :D
They were lickle red glittery stars that were 15p from Asda! BARGAIN!
So I bought 6....teehee!
They sound fab! Pics plz! x
Can we put tree pics in here as well? :D
Princess Griff
22-11-2009, 23:22
Tree pics, decor pics, present pics, meal pics, EVERYTHING PICS!!! :D Will take some photos of what Iv been buying tomoro :)
By the way, dont take it personally, but noone is getting cards this year, not even my family :D
I would just rather spend money on presents for people, so if you dont want to send us a card either, we wont mind ;)
By the way, dont take it personally, but noone is getting cards this year
Ditto because I'm crap and always forget - even if I write them out well ahead of time, I always manage to forget to post them :o
By the way, dont take it personally, but noone is getting cards this year, not even my family :D
I would just rather spend money on presents for people
Coooool I much rather get a pressie! :D
(lol)
:D
BB x
I stopped sending you stuff when your birthday present went missing :(:(
Home Alone!
Or Die Hard...
Edit: Actually, Santa Claus the Movie is my fave.
leowyatt
26-11-2009, 01:25
miracle on 34th street?
Elf!!!!
This. Love that film :D
Knipples
26-11-2009, 08:09
I remember I took Marchant to the cinema when it first came out, and the bit with the Christmas tree, Marchant was still belly laughing 5 minutes later! ;D
TinkerBell
26-11-2009, 09:27
miracle on 34th street?
This 100 times over and "The Santa Clause".
They are the best Christmas movies, regardless of age :D
I remember I took Marchant to the cinema when it first came out, and the bit with the Christmas tree, Marchant was still belly laughing 5 minutes later! ;D
"Buddy the Elf, whats your favourite colour?"
Never laughed so much ;D
Davey_Pitch
26-11-2009, 10:04
Scrooged is clearly the best Christmas movie of all time, it's the one film I always watch every year.
Scrooged is clearly the best Christmas movie of all time, it's the one film I always watch every year.
This and Santa Claus The Movie. Sorry but its genius, Dudley Moore and John Lithgow? Magic.
Edit: Actually, Santa Claus the Movie is my fave.
This. Love that film :D
Santa Claus The Movie. Sorry but its genius, Dudley Moore and John Lithgow? Magic.
I thought I was the only one who loved this film :D
/cries happy tears
Princess Griff
26-11-2009, 13:08
Oh I LOVE Xmas films!!! Elf is by far the most entertaining, but I also love Santa Claus the Movie, Muppets Xmas Carol, and Miracle on 34th Street - I just love the little girl who also plays Matilda!! Shes so cute!
I don't generally like xmas movies. I used to like The Snowman but Muppets Christmas Carol is the best movie ever!!
The Snowman isnt really an xmas movie though, more like a cartoon :D (its what, 25 minutes long?)
A cartoon that makes me blub buckets I might add :(
Last time I watched it I was like 8 or 9. 25 minutes feels like such a long time to a little 'un :p
Same here, I get so engrossed, it always feels like longer :D
in our house its santa claus 1, 2 and 3, also the Grinch, I love the Grinch :D
Piggymon
26-11-2009, 19:06
I want to watch Santa Claus the move now ... waaaah haven't seen it for ageees.
I remember always finding that dinner the girl left our for the poor boy very appetising for some reason :/
Same here, looked pretty nomtastic to me!
I want to watch Santa Claus the move now ... waaaah haven't seen it for ageees.
I remember always finding that dinner the girl left our for the poor boy very appetising for some reason :/
I really want some ham now. And a can of Coke.
And a big **** off piece of French bread.
Whenever people mention Christmas films I always tend to think of films that are always shown at Christmas rather than have a festive storyline/subject.
i.e. ZULU! :D
Davey_Pitch
27-11-2009, 11:46
Mary Poppins falls into that category then, there's hardly a Christmas period that passes by without it being shown on TV somewhere.
Princess Griff
27-11-2009, 11:54
Ohhh and the Sound of Music!!!! :D
Princess Griff
27-11-2009, 11:55
In fact - any musical! Gotta love Oliver and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
This.
Mary Poppins falls into that category then, there's hardly a Christmas period that passes by without it being shown on TV somewhere.
I can't get Youchoob at work but someone needs to post the Mary Poppins scene from Family Guy.
I'm thinking of buying Home Alone on DVD now, is that bad?
No its not bad. I had Beethoven 1, 2 and 3 on doovd last year. I must own the biggest collection of films that are so bad, they are good.
Damn! That's pretty bad. I just remembered something from Santa Claus: the Movie. When Patch arrives/appears in the city, he's staring into a shop window at a TV. Look over his shoulder and you'll see the A-Team van! No ****!!!
No freaking way! Ill have to look for that ;D
TinkerBell
27-11-2009, 16:50
Just thought I would upload some photos of the cards I have made :)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/TinkerBell_01/DSC_0022.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/TinkerBell_01/DSC_0031.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/TinkerBell_01/DSC_0033.jpg
I hope you all like them :)
Flibster
27-11-2009, 16:58
*closes eyes, pulls jumper over head*
Maybe it will go away....
They look great Tink! Well done!
They are great Tink! One draw back though they are so well done people think you have gone for very expensive bought cards ;)
Princess Griff
27-11-2009, 18:55
I absolutely love them Tinks! Esp the Xmas pud one! :D
Night at the meusem is an awesome Christmas ish movie.
Nice job with the cards!
Attended the town's Christmas light switch on tonight - I've been here 20 years and it was my first one. Really don't know why I bothered. The 'mayor' said something incomprehensible, then something else incomprehensible, then we did the countdown thing and the lights came on, and finally we had all of two, maybe three, verses from carols, and then some random rock-type concert thing started (at which point I left).
Still, the lights are on, so it's Christmas! :)
Knipples
27-11-2009, 20:04
Nice one Tink, the Christmas pud one is my favourite.
Awesome cards.
I just watched the 1984 Two Ronnies Christmas Special. Brilliant. Still have three others to watch, and the entire Morecambe and Wise Xmas Specials too. :)
Edit: "I cooked the goose... and I goosed the cook." :D Genius.
:)
Ingredients:
1 large brambly apple. Peeled, cored and grated
100g sultanas
200g Raisins
200g Mixed fruit
100g dried cranberries
100g mixed candid peel
100g glacéed cherrys diced
50g pecans diced
250ml run
100ml brandy
100ml calvados
1 orange zest + juice from 2 oranges
1 lemon zest and juice
2tsp mixed spice
1/2tsp ground ginger
1/2tsp ground cloves
1/2sp grated nutmeg
200g muscovado or dark brown sugar
100g suet.
1) mix all ingredients together except 150ml of the rum, calvados, brandy and the suet.
2) heat over a low heat for 30mins or until mos of the liquid has been absorbed.
3) allow to cool fully. Mix in the rest and sit aside for a few weeks. Alternatively bottle and keep for months. Check and stir occasionally adding more booze if it starts to dry out.
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Where's the meat?
And is there a second instalment of what to do with it coming?
yep. mince pies next saturday.
Creature
28-11-2009, 21:59
Christmas songs came on the radio today. Radio almost went out the window. I love chistmas songs, don't get me wrong, but it still feels way too early.
Piggymon
28-11-2009, 22:01
Mince pies ... *drools*
Started some Chrimbo shopping today ! :D
Christmas songs came on the radio today. Radio almost went out the window. I love chistmas songs, don't get me wrong, but it still feels way too early.
Less than four weeks. It's December on Tuesday. :shocked:
When is everyone's decs going up? i think I've negotiated the weekend of 12th/13th.
Briggykins
30-11-2009, 10:56
Decs went up in the office today. The person responsible is being shunned.
Monday 7th here we think, usually done at weekends, but all weekends now are booked solid :D
I made some mincepies on Sunday (see facebook for pics) - bloody gorgeous they were too.
I'm not sending cards (I never do) seems like a waste of paper and whilst it's nice to receive a card, I'd rather send a text or drop a call and wish them well to let the people know I'm thinking of them, than waste trees, money and postage. Unless you make them, which does make them more personal - but it's too much effort and I don't have time to do such things.
Won't be getting a tree or decorations myself, but my parents no doubt will bring the tree in from the garden (we keep it planted throughout the year and then bring it in for Christmas, then plant it again). It depends whether they can be bothered or not. Won't really phase me either way.
I'll start looking on't internet for gifts in a week or so, but seeing as I have no free days until Christmas day it'll have to be lastminute.com in terms of purchasing. I'm short of cash this month (had to pay back my court fees to the company) so I'm going to have to limit myself to a fairly tight budget unlike last year where I spent far too much! :p
Can't think of anything original for my 'rents, but my sis has told me what she wants as she's not able to locate it (sheet music for the piano) and there's nothing I can't find so at least that'll make her happy.
not feeling particularly Christmassy though as we're making 6 people redundant before Christmas which is pretty ****ty - and I'm starting to feel under a lot of pressure. But I'm trying to keep my chin up and look forward to the 1st week off for Christmas I've had for 8 years so that'll be nice - only going to be the 4 of us, and I'll miss being in France - but maybe 2 days with just the 4 of us will be nice. I will pop into work on Christmas day to have a cuppa with the chaps working though. :)
I'm finding it really hard to feel relaxed and happy despite it supposedly being a happy time of the year. Still I'll probably celebrate the Orthodox Christmas (6th Jan) - it's always a lovely atmosphere in the church for the Epiphany it never fails to make me feel a bit more "alive" I guess.
Sorry for the blurb. I thought I'd contribute to the thread nonetheless.
Mum & Dad brought our Christmas tree over from Cannock Chase yesterday. He's sitting in a bucket of water smelling lovely at the moment. Will probably put him up next weekend because the lounge needs tidying first.
No presents bought as yet and no idea what to get anyone. I only get pressies for the family though, so it won't be a massive rush... apart from Dad's bday which is next weekend. Dads are hard enough to buy for at the best of times, but birthday and Christmas so close together is a nightmare!!
:) order 2kg of venison, Rapidough (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-London-Game-Company-Rapidough/dp/B00067HE6K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1259579799&sr=8-2) has arrived and ordered Night At The Museum 2.. Should be a good weekend.
Still can't think of any presents for my dad or sis.
Anyone bought a house and if so is there anything you would universally need? Sis just moved into her own place.
Mum= subscription to http://www.findmypast.com
Bro = 8 free paintball vouchers from http://www.ministryofpaintball.com/uk/buy-paintball-tickets.php they were in Cabot circus. Got 24 for £50. Keeping the rest for my birthday.
2 good friends = Will either take to lunch at www.casamiarestaurant.co.uk or a stand up night.
God daughter = butterfly charm
AH2 - have you tried Casamia yet? I've been compelled to go but are waiting times of a healthier wallet ;D
AH2 - have you tried Casamia yet? I've been compelled to go but are waiting times of a healthier wallet ;D
Not yet, half the reason.
"For your christmas present I'm taking you for a meal"
;) ;) ;D
I'm just doing family cards this year.
Haven't had much time to make many cards is basically why :p So please don't be insulted if you don't get a card from us, and feel free not to send us one :p
I should be working but I knocked up a bloody massive Christmas pudding instead :D
Piggymon
30-11-2009, 14:24
When is everyone's decs going up? i think I've negotiated the weekend of 12th/13th.
Ditto :D
December 1st and I've battled Emma long and hard to knock it to this date! :eek:
We're spending a lot of the festive period around different family homes so we want to enjoy our first Christmas properly living together for as long as possible! :p
We're spending a lot of the festive period around different family homes so we want to enjoy our first Christmas properly living together for as long as possible! :p
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
/pukes
Jealousy gets you no where Dee- If you want to live with Emma that much you should have got proposing at Knips' Birthday! :p
She knows how I feel about her, one day we will make our escape, and you'll be stuck with Daz :D
Princess Griff
30-11-2009, 15:13
She knows how I feel about her, one day we will make our escape, and you'll be stuck with Daz :D
;)
No... :eek:
NO!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
No... :eek:
NO!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
What? Have the Woolworths Christmas adverts come back on? You know, the ones with that ****ing dog and that ****ing sheep?
Princess Griff
30-11-2009, 17:40
No... :eek:
NO!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Dont panic! Theres enough of me to share!
Or was it merely the prospect of being left with Daz :p
Knipples
30-11-2009, 18:50
She knows how I feel about her, one day we will make our escape, and you'll be stuck with Daz :D
Hang on ya biatch! You said you loved meeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! :angry:
Having reminded my Mum what date it is tomorrow, she duly went out and bought us kids all advent calendars with chocolate in, like the good little parental she is! Om nom nom!
Our Christmas meal at work is booked for the 21st, and we then get paid to go sit in the pub for the afternoon! Mustnt grumble.
Princess Griff
30-11-2009, 18:54
Haha James' mum bought us advent calenders in the middle of October!!
House party + decorating + Xmas songs + food and drink. Bring on the wall! (of fun)
Pics of the treeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Hmmmm, time to gather together my mincemeat ingredients I think. Need to nick another kilner jar off Mum and then I'll be making Nigella's suet free recipe (not because I have anything against suet, I just tried this recipe and it was fab). It's dead fruity. Yum!!
Will be making my Eccles Mince Pies (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4856/little-eccles-mince-pies) as usual because Leon & I both prefer them, plus he's already had a request from work that I make them again :D
Dont panic! Theres enough of me to share!
I may be mistaken, but I didn't see any talk of sharing. ;D
Me putting up chrimbo decs rather depends whether I can be bothered, because the only person who will be looking at them will be me. :dunno:
Me putting up chrimbo decs rather depends whether I can be bothered, because the only person who will be looking at them will be me. :dunno:
That sounds to me like the undeniable sound of...
a HOUSE PARTY AT MARKS! WOOO ;D
:party1:
Sure, but you'll have to clean the house first! :p
Deal or no deal? ;D
Knipples
30-11-2009, 21:38
Deal, but you're cleaning it AFTER! ;)
Fine with me - you've got the harder job! Bring a skip. :( ;)
\o/
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/wilko1974/elf.jpg
On the down side, I think I have to start behaving now Ms Dippy Dancing-Cracker is in the house!
Just order Mic's xmas prezzie - just a few to go
Princess Griff
01-12-2009, 14:38
WE'RE PUTTING UP OUR TREE(S) TODAY!!!! :D
Knipples
01-12-2009, 18:22
WE'RE PUTTING UP OUR TREE(S) TODAY!!!! :D
Can you put one near the sofa so I can jump on it a la "Elf" styleee when I come pick you two up on Thursday, thankyou and please ;D
Princess Griff
01-12-2009, 19:36
THEY'RE UP!!! We now have two beautiful sparkly Christmas trees!!! :D
Can you put one near the sofa so I can jump on it a la "Elf" styleee when I come pick you two up on Thursday, thankyou and please ;D
Noooo! :shocked: I spent blooming ages hanging everything up!!!
hmmmm. Pooch has eaten two decorations off the tree. She's after fluffy Santa, I can tell.
Princess Griff
01-12-2009, 20:16
Pics tbqfh!!!!
I dont know how!!!
Briggykins
01-12-2009, 20:35
Christmas songs have been added to the playlist!
And I believed in Father Christmas! I looked to the sky with excited eyes...
I have about one Christmas song that's easy to find on my iPhone. Given that I think I'd like to make an effort this year, this makes me sad.
Bargain Christmas album may be required to rectify this problem.
I dont know how!!!
You dont know how to post pics in a thread?
N00000000000000000000000000b :D
Princess Griff
01-12-2009, 22:13
But I am a n000000000000000b!!!!
Im not a geek and had enough trouble trying to work out what tbqfh meant!!
I had to ask Jingo!!!!!
Teehee! Poor PG!
/pats head
It hath begun. Brother, Brother's GF & Fatha - SORTED :)
No fair! I have no idea what to get anyone except the better half. Going to Berlin a week Friday so hopefully I can check a few off the list then.
As its officially December I can now start getting Xmasy \o/ Xmas Market opens in Liverpool on Friday. Xmas street performers on Thursday 5-8pm in town. Gotta buy my first ever Xmas tree soon for my apartment. Only getting a small one but it has to be real. This Xmas has a potential for epic win :D
Princess Griff
02-12-2009, 11:52
Loving petemc and lostkat's new Xmassy pics! teehee!!!
Where are the bloody tree pics already? :D
Princess Griff
02-12-2009, 14:09
I TOLD YOU!!! I dont know how to put them up!!!!! lol!! ;D
I'll take some tonight and you can see on my bookface!!
I can host them for you if you like, just send 'em over, or you can post the link to your album in here - you can access it from here even if you're not on FB :)
Princess Griff
02-12-2009, 14:14
I think Ill prob just post the link on here, if ppl cant see pics then they r more than welcome to add me as a friendling! :D But wont be til later as at work atm and havent actually taken any pics yet!!!!
I think anyone can see the link if you make it public - I've sent them to people who don't have fb accounts and they can see them, so should be fine :)
Where are the bloody tree pics already? :D
But trees don't bleed :p
leowyatt
02-12-2009, 15:47
But trees don't bleed :p
I'm pretty sure Kitten has a picture to prove otherwise ;)
I do!!
http://www.chicgeek.co.uk/365/may5.jpg
We move into our new hobbit hole on Saturday, the first chance I get I am getting my tree from here:
Christmas Forest
The Christmas Forest is one of the best ethical ways to buy your tree for the festive season as every one that is bought sees another tree planted in Burkina Faso. All trees come from sustainable sources and most are farmed in the UK to mimimise tree miles. Available at six sites across London, you can get a beautiful tree and support the Tree Aid charity at the same time.
Trees are available from 1st December - 24th December 2009 at these venues:
Pools on the Park, Richmond, TW9 2SF
Putney Leisure Centre, Putney, SW15 1BL
The Alwyne Pub, Islington, N1 2LY
St Pauls Church, Stoke Newington, N16 7UE
St John's Church, Kensal Green, W10 4AA
Ealing Common, Ealing, W5 3HN
Ours is a sustainably grown tree and comes from the Cannock Chase Forestry Commission place near Stafford. My family have always had our trees from there and we're carrying on the tradition :)
but was it a 'Happy Tree' ? :p
Don't have a Christmas tree (yet), but have a Christmas wife, lol
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5537/chrissyb.jpg
Tree shopping tonight!! I think we're getting a live one in a pot, hopefully we can plant it in January!
Me and freetrog have not stuck anything up but why bother its only us, and we aint that christmassy, god i hate shopping :( only brought 1 pressie and need to get lots more, shopping tomorrow, i mean today :)
Tree is up :)
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs088.snc3/15542_200570312202_624752202_3621986_221172_n.jpg
Christmas party last night, I think Im going to die. Still, Christmas markets in Berlin tomorrow! Wooooo!
Christmas party today and I still have this damn cold! (actually got a bit worse again overnight)
Our tree is finally up :D
Took some pics, no point uploading them cos its the same as last years :D
Flibster
10-12-2009, 12:11
Right - 10th December - time to start thinking about presents.
Have sorted the tree with the other half - we're not having one. We're not here for christmas, so why bother.
TinkerBell
10-12-2009, 12:25
I dunno Dee. You complain when other people say they have put their tree up and not post pics, but then you do it yourself :p
Hopefully buying the Christmas tree this weekend :)
Flibster
10-12-2009, 12:35
Shopping is done.
Mostly from Amazon so all giftwrapped too - one less thing for me to bother with. :D
Because putting the tree up involves tidying the living room, I haven't bothered yet! It currently has bits of my car all over it drying out :( Hopefully this weekend though :)
Princess Griff
10-12-2009, 16:02
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=141024&id=505996480&saved
My Christmas Trreeeeeee!!!!
Briggykins
10-12-2009, 16:10
Yay paper chains :) Haven't seen them since primary school! That'll be an activity for sunday.
Princess Griff
10-12-2009, 16:11
I spent about two days making them!!!! haha!! :D
Maison JinGriff? :D
I prefer Maison Gringo ;D
I actually just paid attention to Greg Lake - I believe in father christmas lyrics - not a cheery song for one of the "christmas classics" ;D
Maison JinGriff? :D
I prefer Maison Gringo ;D
but that means house of strangers ;D
I shall have to find out if literal translation is 'house of strange people' instead...that would be perfick ;D
Right, tree is up (but not decorated, waiting for Vix to get in and take care of that), presents are more or less sorted and I've got 4 more days at work left.
I feel like I can take part in this thread now.
but that means house of strangers ;D
I shall have to find out if literal translation is 'house of strange people' instead...that would be perfick ;D
Where did you get 'strangers' from? :confused:
Flibster
12-12-2009, 14:13
*has festive red hair*
*sigh*:thumbsup:
Have sorted the tree with the other half - we're not having one. We're not here for christmas, so why bother.
Have come to the same conclusion myself, as per usual. I've lived here 16 years and have never been at home on Christmas Day.
Besides, it requires tidying the living room, and there are higher priorities than that right now.
Right, tree is up (but not decorated, waiting for Vix to get in and take care of that), presents are more or less sorted and I've got 4 more days at work left.
I feel like I can take part in this thread now.
I got home and was really surprised to find the living room full of reindeer and presents. Some for me too! Excited!!!
decorated the tree. Expect it to be the main 365 subject from now on lol.
http://www.finkydink.co.uk/albums/userpics/1212.jpg
Where did you get 'strangers' from? :confused:
from the world 'gringo'! Alternatively, house of Greeks, which I don't think applies either.
Our tree has been erected. He smells beauuuuuuuutiful :D Going to leave him to spread his branches and then I'll decorate tomorrow. Yay!! :D
*sigh*:thumbsup:
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs088.snc3/15542_204010982202_624752202_3630957_2548084_n.jpg
Knipples
12-12-2009, 19:09
What she said! :)
Princess Griff
12-12-2009, 19:50
Yeyyy! I might go reddish again for the festive season toooo! Not quite as red as you tho!!! :D Looks beauuuuuutiful!
I bought some hair flashes, got some bright red ones for the season :) Loving the hair Tak, lovely as always.
TinkerBell
16-12-2009, 09:24
Thanks for all the comments on my cards peeps :)
I have now bought the Christmas tree and put it up in the house :D It is awesome. Haven't decorated it yet, that will be done tonight. We have sooooo many decorations!!
Loving the tree pics so far :D
I've done all my Christmas shopping! I'm now broke, but at least it's sorted - my god it's busy, recession? What recession? I saw people spending hundreds and hundreds of pounds - madness. From the figures I have at work and just from being there, from crossing the road to go to the tube I must have passed 500ks worth of people's shopping around me! One of the persons in the queue in front of me spent close to £700!! ::/:
No Christmas cards or decorations or tree, but then again I don't have kids and I'm going to spend it with my folks and then hopefully away on holiday (BA strikes allowing!).
Not feeling particularly Christmassy, but then again it's full steam ahead at work so it's not a surprise.
Glad everyone is happy and getting into the festive spirit - goodness knows we need some smiles in these dark times! :)
Princess Griff
16-12-2009, 12:08
Im really looking forward to the 23rd, every year me n my folks go to my Grans house which really is in the middle of nowhere countryside and we all go to this tiny old school rooms where the old headmaster takes a carol service. Its not a religious one, but it does have a big bbq pit fire outside and we all stand around it singing all the classics whilst an old lady in a bonnet plays a squeeze box and an old man plays a tamborine!
Then we go inside and have free hot mince pies and mulled cider and then sing all the more mainstream classics like frosty the snowman, rudolph, white christmas etc!
Its amazing! and I always feel so Xmassy!
Aww that sounds nice :) I love the thought of everyone huddled together and singing but everything around here is very Christian orientated so I don't go :/
Princess Griff
16-12-2009, 13:37
One year it started snowing whilst we were singing...was magical!! :D
Not feeling very jingly yet :/ I'm trying to get into the mood but I just feel a bit meh and, well, lost really. I have got so use to Paul and Amy spending a large chunk of the season with us that I keep planning things in my head including them and then I realise they won't be here (they moved to Canada). The whole jingly/new year bit just seems a bit empty to me atm :(
Snow! Already! Global Warming? Pah! ;D
Unusual to see snow about this side of Christmas. Wonder if that'll affect the odds this year.
As long as it only snows when I don't want to go out, then it's fine with me. Chances of that happening? Zero. :)
PS - No decs or cards here either. Not in the mood. There's a turkey in the freezer already though (unexpected delivery). It's too big for me so the parents are coming to pick it - and me - up.
The earrings have been out for the past week:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture111.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture116.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture115.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture123.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture122.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture121.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture120.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/Picture117.jpg
And there are 3 new additions this year - they have lil flashing red lights at the bottom (which get rather annoying after about 5 minutes - catching glimpses out the corner of your eye):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/DSCF0821.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/DSCF0819.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/DSCF0816.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Takhisis_uk/Me/xmas%20earrings/DSCF0812.jpg
Knipples
18-12-2009, 08:07
FAB! :D Can imagine the flashing would get annoying after a while yes.
Well despite having a ****ty day ahead at work, I'm feeling much more positive and Christmassy. Down to Dr S's parents house in Lymington for carols and claret which will be fun. Then 4 more days of hellish work and then 10 days off :shocked: 1st Christmas off in years cannot WAIT! :D Oh and it's snowing and it's gorgeous - wooohooo! :D
Just taken a photo of the bright red coke lorry outside work - with the snow it just amused me :p
Knipples
18-12-2009, 10:05
Mister Will! :shocked: :p
Mmmm line of coke.
I was more thinking it isn't jingly until the coke advert comes on tv :p
Oh sorry, thought you were talking about white snow and coke :p
Thank you for our card Lozza :)
*wubs*
today I wore my snuggly reindeer jumper (or the comedy jumper as it's known in work), along with..
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/wilko1974/photo-27.jpg
and the necklace that goes with them
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c369/wilko1974/photo-28.jpg
:D
Those are gorgeous kitten :)
cute isn't they!? Inspired by your good self and your festive earwear Missus :)
Found them in Pilgrim and just couldn't resist an early Chrissy pressie to myself :D
Awww i want!!! I've gone a bit reindeer mad this year :)
http://ocukroguesgallery.com/feek/temp/homer-20091219-103744.jpg
TinkerBell
19-12-2009, 12:25
I LOVE those earrings! They are fantastic. I have even tried to look for them on the net and have failed! Bah! Reindeer earrings are the only ones I love and I have never been able to find a nice pair.
I will be posting pics of my christmas decorations at home soon :)
these are very cute :
earrings (http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/reindeer-earrings)
funky ones (http://www.punkypins.co.uk/handmade-jewellery-c1/earrings-c5/christmas-mini-reindeer-earrings-p350)
these are the cutest though:
http://www.thisnext.com/item/2DC0D48C/E2779131/Dillards-Merry-Bright-Reindeer
Work Christmas Party went BRILLIANTLY (the person who organised it did a grand ****ing job ;)) lol.
We had this bandaoke: http://www.lmmuk.com/band/One+Night+Standeoke
Who were FANTASTIC!!! Lovely lovely guys, my CEO kicked their stand though so all the songword booklets were made out of order so they had to cut their 2nd set short.... shocking behaviour.
I 'sung' Sex on Fire and Time is running out... brilliant - felt like a proper rockstar! :D
Also had this: http://www.rentabooth.co.uk/entrance.htm
which was brilliant fun :) I think everyone enjoyed themselves... well will see on Monday!
I won a hamper too - funnily enough the one I put together ;) and no the draw wasn't fixed!
Got to my hotel at 4.30am! :shocked: Not done that in a looooong time!
Yes lots of water drinking now!
BB x
News just in. Tree is up. Decorations at about 85%. Topping off ceremony scheduled for later. Our tree comes complete with a rainbow and basically anything that sticks on it. Cat already enjoying eating it all.
Been playing Christmas music on the tele all morning. Tree sorted, stairs lights/decs sorted. Just need to finish tidying/hoovering the lounge and then I can move on to finishing the wrapping and making some mince pies :D
making some mince pies :D
Went out shopping for some cutters so I could do this ... nowhere sells them :( all we found were some "shaped" ones but we couldn't even work out what the shapes were meant to be. Never thought getting plain round cutters would be so hard :/
Piggymon
19-12-2009, 17:13
Use a mug or a glass :)
Use a mug or a glass :)
That's what Mic said but its the principle of the thing dammit :p ;D
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