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Christmas shopping, who’s finished?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Me, almost! Yay I’m organised this year, just need to wrap it all now and put batteries in the stuff that needs batteries (talking children’s toys here).
Just need to get a few more odds and soda and I need to get my Grampa a nice wool hat like a cowboy hat but not a cowboy hat if anyone knows what I mean and has a recommendation?
Who else is done? |
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By *ucy baileyCouple
over a year ago
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Yay, we are all done apart from one or two bits. Youngest one's all wrapped, even bought the meat hamper and half way through the snacks hamper. We are so organised this year ... normally it's a mad 2am Christmas eve/Christmas morning wrapping session haha  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Haven't even started about thinking about it yet!
It's still November.
I like Christmas, but I really dummy like to think about it until after the first week of December. It somehow dilutes it.
Christmas shopping only usually takes me a weekend. I'm quite good at getting gifts, and another weekend to full in a few missing pieces. Plus, Amazon.
Though I do love a day at the shops, getting things, the atmosphere, the buzz, and getting it all gimme and spent the evening wrapping everything.
Just, not yet! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have no-one to spend on Xmas, so very simple for me! "
You seriously have nobody to buy for?
... ya can come for dinner with me if you want?... you can be my +1 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The shopping part pretty much is.
The problem is my used to wrap the presents I’d bought people, now she’s not here I need a wrapping assistant "
Kitchen foil.
It’s cheaper too  |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
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"Have no-one to spend on Xmas, so very simple for me!
You seriously have nobody to buy for?
... ya can come for dinner with me if you want?... you can be my +1"
Seriously, I don't! I gave up buying pressies for my Brother and family a few yrs ago. He & his wife jointly earn 7-8 times what I do, whinged about what I could send and afford - they always complain they didn't like it. They'll send cards months after Xmas. They haven't bought me a Xmas present in over 10 yrs. They even spent last Xmas at his sister-in-laws family 8 miles from where I work & live, which I found out about 2 months later! So, I've given up getting gifts for them! Gits! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The shopping part pretty much is.
The problem is my used to wrap the presents I’d bought people, now she’s not here I need a wrapping assistant
Kitchen foil.
It’s cheaper too "
Hahaha and it would be all shiny and space age |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have no-one to spend on Xmas, so very simple for me! "
Buy yourself something and wrap it.
I might do this. I'll have forgotten what I bought by Christmas day so it will be a lovely surprise.  |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
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"Have no-one to spend on Xmas, so very simple for me!
Buy yourself something and wrap it.
I might do this. I'll have forgotten what I bought by Christmas day so it will be a lovely surprise. "
Thanks for the thought.
I'll spend Xmas at work. The property is closed for 4 days, but as I live-in, I'm the Fire, Phone, Insurance and Security cover! I also have full use of Kitchens to cook my meals, there'll be food, drinks & snacks from colleagues to tide me over too, plus my quarters are comfortable, warm and with a large screen TV. I can also have visitors if I want.
I've got used to this ovet the years; it's not a problem! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have no-one to spend on Xmas, so very simple for me!
Buy yourself something and wrap it.
I might do this. I'll have forgotten what I bought by Christmas day so it will be a lovely surprise. "
Get yourself something from a posh shop, they will wrap it for you too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have no-one to spend on Xmas, so very simple for me!
Buy yourself something and wrap it.
I might do this. I'll have forgotten what I bought by Christmas day so it will be a lovely surprise.
Thanks for the thought.
I'll spend Xmas at work. The property is closed for 4 days, but as I live-in, I'm the Fire, Phone, Insurance and Security cover! I also have full use of Kitchens to cook my meals, there'll be food, drinks & snacks from colleagues to tide me over too, plus my quarters are comfortable, warm and with a large screen TV. I can also have visitors if I want.
I've got used to this ovet the years; it's not a problem! "
Good because you're a nice guy. Sounds like you'll have a good day. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have no-one to spend on Xmas, so very simple for me!
Buy yourself something and wrap it.
I might do this. I'll have forgotten what I bought by Christmas day so it will be a lovely surprise.
Get yourself something from a posh shop, they will wrap it for you too"
I'm oop norf, we don't have posh shops round here.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I bought myself some presents too! Got myself some Black Friday bargains, pair of new balance trainers for £36, pink ted baker tote bag £16, new ceramic frying pan £22, fur stole from accessorize for £12 and a fluffy eyelash jacket from next for £28. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Haven’t started apart from a few bits haha!
I haven’t long come back off holiday & also I had an event to plan for. So from next week I will be doing all my Christmas shopping. I actually enjoy the rush and the stress it comes with sometimes.
I love Christmas! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Pretty much
Want to get some really fancy chocolates for my parents. Recommendations?"
Personally I think you can't get better than Cadbury chocolate buttons straight from the fridge... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Me, almost! Yay I’m organised this year, just need to wrap it all now and put batteries in the stuff that needs batteries (talking children’s toys here).
Just need to get a few more odds and soda and I need to get my Grampa a nice wool hat like a cowboy hat but not a cowboy hat if anyone knows what I mean and has a recommendation?
Who else is done?"
Just finished all the online pressie’s, just the little stocking fillers and bits to get like advent calendars for the neighbours etc. Now just got to wait for it all to turn up |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Me, almost! Yay I’m organised this year, just need to wrap it all now and put batteries in the stuff that needs batteries (talking children’s toys here).
Just need to get a few more odds and soda and I need to get my Grampa a nice wool hat like a cowboy hat but not a cowboy hat if anyone knows what I mean and has a recommendation?
Who else is done?
Just finished all the online pressie’s, just the little stocking fillers and bits to get like advent calendars for the neighbours etc. Now just got to wait for it all to turn up "
I went round most of the shops last night, thank you black Friday! Just some online bits and pieces to get and a click and collect order to pick up next week from Debenhams. That leaves me with needing only a suit for a December wedding which I'll get today and then it's just food and drink after that.
Oh and the tree goes up next weekend. Well prepared this year |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"Pretty much
Want to get some really fancy chocolates for my parents. Recommendations?"
Melt is brilliant with traditional and less so chocolate. There's also Rococo as well - they do proper luxury stuff.
Artisan du Chocolat is fancy! And they have a few offers on etc.
As far as the op goes, not finished! List compiled, slowly and enjoyably working through it. |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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I’ve done the main shopping. Just buying extra little treats here and there if something catches my eye.
I’m wrapping now and there’s glitter everywhere
I put Christmas music or a Christmas film on and just sit and wrap. Love it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've just arrived at Manchester Christmas markets. Glitter me up.
Yaaay I'm going there next week - mainly to eat and drink everything though "
There will be nowt left when I've finished. |
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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago
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"Finished ? I've not even started,my wife takes care of all that. I write the cards & do all the cooking.
Fuck me, I am coming back as a man"
And you still wan't to get laid on here -Jeez -talk about asking for the impossible! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm not buying much that needs wrapping this year. My wrists are weak and painful at the moment, so it's going to be Christmas Eve bags for them, and some money.
I enjoy making up their Christmas Eve bags and they love them.
They always contain Christmas or fluffy socks |
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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago
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They always contain Christmas or fluffy socks "
I had to read that twice -at first I thought you had nailed Xmas by putting the whole experience in a bag and the ones who only got fluffy socks felt terribly cheated as a result. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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They always contain Christmas or fluffy socks
I had to read that twice -at first I thought you had nailed Xmas by putting the whole experience in a bag and the ones who only got fluffy socks felt terribly cheated as a result."
Oh no, they all get the same obligatory pjs, hot chocolate and Christmas themed mug, pampering or grooming products, socks and something as a surprise.
Even the naughty ones. |
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