The Christmas Thread! - Page 14

Tak · 30-11-2009, 10:52

Friday

Briggykins · 30-11-2009, 10:56

Decs went up in the office today. The person responsible is being shunned.

Dee · 30-11-2009, 11:03

Monday 7th here we think, usually done at weekends, but all weekends now are booked solid

Will · 30-11-2009, 11:52

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!

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.

lostkat · 30-11-2009, 12:10

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!!

Glaucus · 30-11-2009, 12:17

order 2kg of venison, Rapidough 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/u...ll-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

Jingo · 30-11-2009, 12:38

AH2 - have you tried Casamia yet? I've been compelled to go but are waiting times of a healthier wallet

Glaucus · 30-11-2009, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jingo

AH2 - have you tried Casamia yet? I've been compelled to go but are waiting times of a healthier wallet

Not yet, half the reason.

Jingo · 30-11-2009, 13:09

"For your christmas present I'm taking you for a meal"

vix · 30-11-2009, 13:26

I'm just doing family cards this year.

Haven't had much time to make many cards is basically why

So please don't be insulted if you don't get a card from us, and feel free not to send us one

30-11-2009, 10:52	#131
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Friday __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

30-11-2009, 10:56	#132
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Decs went up in the office today. The person responsible is being shunned. __________________

30-11-2009, 11:52	#134
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	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! 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. __________________ No No!**

30-11-2009, 12:10	#135
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	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!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

30-11-2009, 12:17	#136
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	order 2kg of venison, Rapidough 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/u...ll-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 __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 30-11-2009 at 12:30.

30-11-2009, 11:03	#133
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Monday 7th here we think, usually done at weekends, but all weekends now are booked solid

30-11-2009, 12:38	#137
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	AH2 - have you tried Casamia yet? I've been compelled to go but are waiting times of a healthier wallet __________________

30-11-2009, 13:09	#139
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	"For your christmas present I'm taking you for a meal" __________________

30-11-2009, 13:26	#140
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I'm just doing family cards this year. Haven't had much time to make many cards is basically why So please don't be insulted if you don't get a card from us, and feel free not to send us one __________________