Blackie Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 At the same time? There's a Christmas family activity I've not tried before. all round ewens for xmas then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I sort of promised my sisters that we would spend Xmas with them this year. Grimsby and Immingham. Cant wait:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Ok call me mr scroodge - i hate xmas with a passion. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I love Christmas I always make a point of going back to the nice West Country lifestyle and stay with my parents for 4-5 days. Get to eat great food, get no stress from work, see my sisters and their family, see old friends, etc. Not to mention have a few beers with family and friends down the local pubs in the sticks. It's just so far removed from my day to day life. It's one of the rare times I get a break from work (not had a day off in 10 years and have had no holidays being a contractor and all...) It's such a break from normal life I look forward to it for months beforehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStormRising Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I love Christmas Sadly I am working Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, New Years Eve and New years day. Talk about making you want to cry only boxing day to console myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 So does anybody actually celebrate christmas for what it really is then other than presents and getting drunk If you mean "Jesus' Birthday" personally no, because I don't believe. I see my sister though so I get forcefed religion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 hahaha some v good replies of you lot seems to be a mixed feeling going on here Another thing I dont understand is, why is it only xmas time that people seem to give a crap about there other half. A lot of people always say 'Its nice to spend it with the misses' - shouldnt you enjoy her all year round? A misses is for life, not just for xmas !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Ems Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 If you mean "Jesus' Birthday" personally no, because I don't believe. I see my sister though so I get forcefed religion. Hi Supragal, I'm new to the site and am curious.... What does your sister do to you!?! My friend's got an aunt who's a mother superior - surely can't be worse than that! I may have to spend Christmas with my brother's wierd girlfriend, who's apparently allergic to cranberries, so has to check every Christmas food item ingredient list before she can eat anything! (she thinks we're trying to kill her.... and maybe I am...) This is one of her least annoying habits though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 I may have to spend Christmas with my brother's wierd girlfriend, who's apparently allergic to cranberries. QUOTE] Hahaha thats unlucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 A misses is for life, not just for xmas !!! Yeah, tell us about it! I do like Xmas, but it seems to cost more and more each year, almost like a competition to spend even more money I haven't got on stuff that they've forgotten about almost instantly afterwards anyway. It should just be a few enjoyable days of relaxation and time out from the world, probably playing silly buggers on the Wii I'd expect! I do have a 1 year old nephew to spoil though, so that'll be nice. New year's eve is always a let down too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I can't wait for Christmas. I get a BJ off the wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 I can't wait for Christmas. I get a BJ off the wife! hahahhahhahahahaha so xmas is a VERY special occasion for you then a doubal anual event ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 After 7 years of working assorted Christmas and new year shifts, I hope I'm going to love this one. Great food, spending time with the people you really care about, and a good excuse to get drunk. Oh and if you're fed up with giving the same boring presents every year, come to an agreement with your mates - stupidest / most useless / funniest present wins! Last years winner was a tissue box sculptured like an easter island statue.... the tissues came out of his nose. It hasn't moved from under the living room table since I opened it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Yes, a few times. The problem is, it is full of people that talk with stupid bloody accents. Caught CJ with his trouses down............... :eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 As for mass shopping - I tend to stock up in advance so I don't have to leave the house for a while and deal with the morons who think the Boxing day sale is something worth visiting. Can't believe I actually agree with Michael for once Burn your christmas shopping list, buy a multi pack of mini mars bars (on line), wrap each individually and mail out to all your friends and distant family members Then hibernate til spring Lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Can't believe I actually agree with Michael for once Burn your christmas shopping list, buy a multi pack of mini mars bars (on line), wrap each individually and mail out to all your friends and distant family members Then hibernate til spring Lx even better - buy a multi pack of malettsers, wrap each one individually and hand out - cheep as chips, and people cant moan that there present wasnt as good as so and so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 even better - buy a multi pack of malettsers, wrap each one individually and hand out - cheep as chips, and people cant moan that there present wasnt as good as so and so your tooooo generous but they'd get upset when its squashed in the post ....unless you send stale ones!!! Lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I like Christmas because I like a few days off work to relax - with no stresses. I like giving people presents too. But it's a time of year that makes lonely people even more lonely - like valentines day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Good point. I used to know a girl who, every year, put packages together of a toothbrush & paste, sandwich, drink and a few other bits n bobs and then went out on xmas eve and gave them to homeless people. It makes me sad that there are people alone on xmas day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 your tooooo generous but they'd get upset when its squashed in the post ....unless you send stale ones!!! Lx Thats just tough luck if it dosent survive the postal trip I like Christmas because I like a few days off work to relax - with no stresses. I like giving people presents too. But it's a time of year that makes lonely people even more lonely - like valentines day. Yeah, also makes people comit suiside as they hate being lonely. Failing that the 'debt' of xmas will shurley drive them to it. Think there was a few hundred proven cases last year, all down to xmas debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Failing that the 'debt' of xmas will shurley drive them to it. Think there was a few hundred proven cases last year, all down to xmas debt. That's silly. If people can't be responsible for their own finances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 But it's a time of year that makes lonely people even more lonely - like valentines day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 That's silly. If people can't be responsible for their own finances Im serious - you wont bleave the lenght people go to to make shure there kids have a good xmas There was even one woman who killed her self, when that hamper savings thing,,,, Fairpack went bust She lost 355 quid, and jamp to her death in mid Jan - was on the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Good point. I used to know a girl who, every year, put packages together of a toothbrush & paste, sandwich, drink and a few other bits n bobs and then went out on xmas eve and gave them to homeless people. That's a nice idea, I'd be worried about them trading them for crack but what the hell, at least it takes the edge off for the day. You might have inspired me there, thanks! It makes me sad that there are people alone on xmas day. I'll be OK, don't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 That's a nice idea, I'd be worried about them trading them for crack but what the hell, at least it takes the edge off for the day. You might have inspired me there, thanks! You want to trade toothpaste and stuff for your supply? Man, times are changing. I'll be OK, don't worry too much. You're welcome to take my place at my mum's house - although my grandma does tend to get a bit 'fresh' in the afternoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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