The dreaded C word.................... - Page 4

Kell_ee001 · 24-09-2008, 16:47

I've taken the first week of December off work for shopping.

Wryel · 24-09-2008, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleanbluesky

**** off

So say we all.

leowyatt · 24-09-2008, 18:53

Christmas is great

anyone else who says otherwise smells!

Tiggy · 24-09-2008, 19:06

I've scared myself this year. I normally leave all my shopping until a few days before christmas.

So far I've almost finished buying all of Megan's presents. I'm severely cutting the present budget this year- there just isnt going to be enough room for both kids in 1 bedroom if I spend what I usually do.

This year she is getting.....
A ballerina necklace, Jewellery box, Girlie bath stuff, a new handbag, makeup (she's only 4 so it's a kids set and will only be used with supervision), A star pillow (she's obsessed with stars at the mo), A doll's house (about £40), A baby born boy (wanted one last year but no where had them for love nor money), a few barbie things.

The only thing she's asked for is my little pony- they are £5 bogof at tesco now \0/.

By the time I've finished I will have spent about £100. I spent about £200 on her last year.

No idea what we're getting Toby

So far I've spent about £30 on her, bought all of the inexpensive stuff, just got the pillow, dolls house and doll to buy.

Belmit · 24-09-2008, 19:20

You're all behind. I had a clear out of my hard drive at work and found a rip of my three-disc Christmas CD. I've been playing 'In Dulci Jubilo' since July.

Pumpkinstew · 25-09-2008, 00:26

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Takhisis

Dad?

Seriously there's no need to mention Christmas until the embers have cooled on your bonfire. Now someone lock this thread until 6th November.

Chuckles · 25-09-2008, 00:29

Xmas is gay.

Pebs · 25-09-2008, 01:31

Im going to cancel Christmas this year and just go straight to NYE.

Stan_Lite · 25-09-2008, 06:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiggy

I've scared myself this year. I normally leave all my shopping until a few days before christmas.

So far I've almost finished buying all of Megan's presents. I'm severely cutting the present budget this year- there just isnt going to be enough room for both kids in 1 bedroom if I spend what I usually do.

This year she is getting.....
A ballerina necklace, Jewellery box, Girlie bath stuff, a new handbag, makeup (she's only 4 so it's a kids set and will only be used with supervision), A star pillow (she's obsessed with stars at the mo), A doll's house (about £40), A baby born boy (wanted one last year but no where had them for love nor money), a few barbie things.

The only thing she's asked for is my little pony- they are £5 bogof at tesco now \0/.

By the time I've finished I will have spent about £100. I spent about £200 on her last year.

No idea what we're getting Toby

So far I've spent about £30 on her, bought all of the inexpensive stuff, just got the pillow, dolls house and doll to buy.

This is one of the main reasons I dislike Christmas so much - it's more about what you spend and how much "stuff" you give than anything else. I'm not having a dig at you personally Tiggy, I know how much pressure there is with kids - especially when they're at school. You don't want them to be the one's who get teased for not getting stuff. It becomes a "keeping up with the Jones's" exercise and people end up going short or getting into debt because of peer pressure.

I wouldn't mind Christmas at all if it was solely about spending time with the family and/or about God and stuff for the believers. A day of stuffing my face and drinking heavily, whilst watching crap telly with those I love sounds like a splendid way to spend a day. I object to being pressured into buying stuff for people at a specific time, rather than when I want to.

My sympathy lies with all parents at Christmas. I've been the hard up parent with kids at school before and I know how difficult it can be to find the cash to ensure your little ones don't get teased - good luck all

I'll have to get a new "Bah Humbug" sig for this year - I only stopped using last year's one a couple of months ago

Metalface Mark · 25-09-2008, 08:22

I thought this thread was going to be about cock, it failed to deliver.

Ive got 2 birthdays before xmas, my youngest daughter wants everything and the kitchen sink for crimbo, my eldest wants Cosplay japanese costumes.

24-09-2008, 16:47	#31
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	I've taken the first week of December off work for shopping. __________________

24-09-2008, 18:53	#33
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Christmas is great anyone else who says otherwise smells! __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

24-09-2008, 19:06	#34
Tiggy Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,059	I've scared myself this year. I normally leave all my shopping until a few days before christmas. So far I've almost finished buying all of Megan's presents. I'm severely cutting the present budget this year- there just isnt going to be enough room for both kids in 1 bedroom if I spend what I usually do. This year she is getting..... A ballerina necklace, Jewellery box, Girlie bath stuff, a new handbag, makeup (she's only 4 so it's a kids set and will only be used with supervision), A star pillow (she's obsessed with stars at the mo), A doll's house (about £40), A baby born boy (wanted one last year but no where had them for love nor money), a few barbie things. The only thing she's asked for is my little pony- they are £5 bogof at tesco now \0/. By the time I've finished I will have spent about £100. I spent about £200 on her last year. No idea what we're getting Toby So far I've spent about £30 on her, bought all of the inexpensive stuff, just got the pillow, dolls house and doll to buy. __________________

24-09-2008, 19:20	#35
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	You're all behind. I had a clear out of my hard drive at work and found a rip of my three-disc Christmas CD. I've been playing 'In Dulci Jubilo' since July. __________________

25-09-2008, 00:29	#37
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	Xmas is gay. __________________

25-09-2008, 01:31	#38
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Im going to cancel Christmas this year and just go straight to NYE. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

25-09-2008, 08:22	#40
Metalface Mark Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 240	I thought this thread was going to be about cock, it failed to deliver. Ive got 2 birthdays before xmas, my youngest daughter wants everything and the kitchen sink for crimbo, my eldest wants Cosplay japanese costumes. __________________

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