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By *atebanks OP Man
over a year ago
North London |
So this year for the first time, I am all alone on Xmas day as all of my family have travelled back to Ozzie for a Xmas holiday.
Because of my job, I wasn't allowed to take any leave during the Xmas period (a stupid rule which makes no sense) and therefore am in London on my own!
Anyone else around here spending Xmas on their own? |
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By *nne CallanWoman
over a year ago
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I choose to spend Christmas day alone. My Christmas grumpyness makes the grinch and scrooge seem like happy little elves.
I refuse to cook a big dinner. I give my grown children exactly the same every year and refuse to have decorations or a tree.
I do like Christmas pudding but buy it in January as it is cheaper then and I can enjoy it as and when I choose.
Bah humbug |
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By *atebanks OP Man
over a year ago
North London |
"I won’t be alone first thing as I will see my children but after midday it will be just me for first year in my life with no Christmas meal "
Better get cooking then  I will be cooking a meal for one! |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
Traffic land |
I’ll be on my tod after my kids do to their Dads at 11. I’m cooking a lamb roast tomorrow as our Christmas meal, so having bubble and squeak on Christmas Day or perhaps a mountain of cheese. |
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By *atebanks OP Man
over a year ago
North London |
"I’ll be on my tod after my kids do to their Dads at 11. I’m cooking a lamb roast tomorrow as our Christmas meal, so having bubble and squeak on Christmas Day or perhaps a mountain of cheese."
Either sounds awesome I will be cooking up some Pork Belly for lunch and then a roast Turkey leg for dinner! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm all alone for xmas too  I'll be coming home from work and changing into something comfy and spend the day watching xmas movies with some nibbles and a drink. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
Hull |
Hope no one is too sad to be on their own tomorrow. Try to enjoy your day and don’t feel down. I feel the same about NYE and tend to go to bed early so it’s over quicker. Not quite the same but all the best to all of you xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So this year for the first time, I am all alone on Xmas day as all of my family have travelled back to Ozzie for a Xmas holiday.
Because of my job, I wasn't allowed to take any leave during the Xmas period (a stupid rule which makes no sense) and therefore am in London on my own!
Anyone else around here spending Xmas on their own?"
I was last year not good ,hope you find someone to share it with ,happy Christmas  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ll be on my tod after my kids do to their Dads at 11. I’m cooking a lamb roast tomorrow as our Christmas meal, so having bubble and squeak on Christmas Day or perhaps a mountain of cheese."
I've melted cheddar through bubble and squeak before, lovely it was too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'll have a small person for a few hours but the majority will be spent alone, did it a couple of years ago and throughly enjoyed it. Made myself a forerib of beef with all the trimmings and several extreamly nice bottles of wine.
I've gone with a stuffed rolled pork loin this year.  |
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"I'll have a small person for a few hours but the majority will be spent alone, did it a couple of years ago and throughly enjoyed it. Made myself a forerib of beef with all the trimmings and several extreamly nice bottles of wine.
I've gone with a stuffed rolled pork loin this year. "
Sounds perfect |
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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago
West Kent (near Tonbridge) |
"I’ll be on my tod after my kids do to their Dads at 11. I’m cooking a lamb roast tomorrow as our Christmas meal, so having bubble and squeak on Christmas Day or perhaps a mountain of cheese."
Will be a lamb roast for me too. Haven't had one in ages, so really looking forward to it. Much nicer than Turkey in my opinion. |
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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago
West Kent (near Tonbridge) |
"I'm alone and working all over Xmas. Do I mind? Not at all as some of my work colleagues have young children and should be with them over Xmas.  "
Yeah I tend to do that too. Feels like the right thing to do, plus I'd rather take the time off when the weather's better. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm alone by choice really, worked today back in boxing day. I can't be bothered to spend most of either tonight and tomorrow night in a car and not being able to have a drink getting to the parents. Luckily I love to cook and don't mind doing the full meal for just myself. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm alone and working all over Xmas. Do I mind? Not at all as some of my work colleagues have young children and should be with them over Xmas. "
Yeah I offered to cover today and boxing day so others could enjoy it with young families. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well it has been that long since I spent Christmas Day with anyone I think I have just tipped the balance that in 45 years I have now spent more Christmas's alone than with someone...and I have three grown up daughters and even a contact order to see them didn't address the imbalance/injustice. I really don't know what to say when someone disingenuously wishes me Merry Christmas because I know there is nothing merry about it...and they'd walk past me without so much as a hello the other 364 days of the year. Every year I dread it, the lead up and the day itself. I'm more of a survivor of Christmas than a celebrator of it now. |
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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago
ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL |
"I'm alone and working all over Xmas. Do I mind? Not at all as some of my work colleagues have young children and should be with them over Xmas.
Yeah I offered to cover today and boxing day so others could enjoy it with young families."
Good for you x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I to live on my own. It’s always hard but tomorrow will be a few pints in the local, then next door for a banquet Indian meal. Back to mine for shit tv and Johnny walker black label. Maybe see some of you guys on here to. Have a great day all.  |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro |
Even though Ive not been in a relationship for 10 years. Having a young son, big wonderful family with 3 sisters who are also my best friends makes me feel lucky.
Merry Christmas to you all |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Embrace it! A day off from all obligations. Decorations ups, cook what you want, and when. Watch all the TV you want, not others choices. Stress free. No fights, no tears cause dinner's late, food poisoning.
10 years by choice on my own xmas day, I buy myself presents through the year, wrap them, forget about them, so all a nice surprise!
Worry about waistband next year! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Embrace it! A day off from all obligations. Decorations ups, cook what you want, and when. Watch all the TV you want, not others choices. Stress free. No fights, no tears cause dinner's late, food poisoning.
10 years by choice on my own xmas day, I buy myself presents through the year, wrap them, forget about them, so all a nice surprise!
Worry about waistband next year!"
Oh yes definitely. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'll have a small person for a few hours but the majority will be spent alone, did it a couple of years ago and throughly enjoyed it. Made myself a forerib of beef with all the trimmings and several extreamly nice bottles of wine.
I've gone with a stuffed rolled pork loin this year.
Sounds perfect "
I've had much worse days planned |
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can't see my family this Christmas as it involves travelling and I didn't get enough leave... but I am spending mychristmas with friends who are have become my family in England - and I have to admit its way less stress... |
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By *atebanks OP Man
over a year ago
North London |
"Happy Christmas, just got in from my shift and back out 430 for another one lol, plus side is roads are empty, I love it "
I am contemplating going for a drive for the same reason! Love the quietness, it will be back to madness come tomorrow. |
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By *utie91Woman
over a year ago
Hitchin |
"I’ll be on my tod after my kids do to their Dads at 11. I’m cooking a lamb roast tomorrow as our Christmas meal, so having bubble and squeak on Christmas Day or perhaps a mountain of cheese.
Will be a lamb roast for me too. Haven't had one in ages, so really looking forward to it. Much nicer than Turkey in my opinion. "
Im on my own today. And also cooking lamb.
We seem to have a trend running here haha.
And I’ve got to work tonight. So I’ve spent Christmas Day in bed alone |
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