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over a year ago
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Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol  |
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Does my head in, the sheer greed and keeping up with whoever when there's so much more important things going on. We've totally scaled it back last few years, get the kids of course although they are adults Immediate family smaller gifts and making sure we gets lots of family and friends time. So yes can't wait till it's all over
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I like the idea of getting family time together as that's important . But all the stress with shopping n trying to get something people will like is murder. My partner and 1 don't really do presents as we have everything we want n need. We get a wee thing just to open and that's it. Will all change next year as will have a wee rug rat to spoil lol |
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over a year ago
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I really don’t like it. There seems to be such high expectations surrounding it. I make a determined effort to be good to my friends and family all year round so don’t need one day in the year to do so. It’s so commercial, financially draining and challenging for many.
But on that note may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas from Mrs Bah Humbug   hahahaha x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Agree, kids are becoming so picky and the stuff is through the roof in prices . Gone are the days that kids would be happy with surprises. Now it's a list with about 5 things each x 7 and a need to remortgage your house so as not to disappoint your kids.nothing cheap these days.
My kids and grandkids get pocket money and something ie :toys, clothes every month and I'm starting to think what is the point in Xmas.
Xmas tree up, looks lovely with all the decorations and lights but when it comes down looks like uv been robbed and run out of bulbs in house.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol "
Try working in healthcare |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm lucky...2 wee folk here but they're pretty low maintenance if I'm completely honest.
Looking forward to necking Peach Schnapps and a wee barney playing Monopoly. |
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By *ubbly2012Woman
over a year ago
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Same here... birthday a week before xmas.... so rarely get nights out for it as people are skint
Got 4 cats so dont put xmas tree up as it would get wrecked
And hate xmas songs!!
Bah fu king humbug and proud of it!!
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I actually love Christmas. A couple of weeks off work, comfy feet for a few months afterwards, an excuse to get pished, overeat and let the kids run feral. Bliss! The fecking Elf can do wan, though! |
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Love Christmas but like to be organised early. All presents bought throughout the year when I spot a bargain leaving only a few bits and bobs to buy. We make a charity donation instead of sending cards.
Started planning for next year by joining a club to get vouchers/gift cards.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Love Christmas but like to be organised early. All presents bought throughout the year when I spot a bargain leaving only a few bits and bobs to buy. We make a charity donation instead of sending cards.
Started planning for next year by joining a club to get vouchers/gift cards.
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Ohh I wanna be like you but I fail miserably when I go into a shop, my brain turns to mush and i end up buying more milk and bread instead of presents |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol "
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny |
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By *ubbly2012Woman
over a year ago
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny "
So fucking jealous!!! |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny
So fucking jealous!!!"
It's a 2 bed flat... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm over it this year and have been since before it started.
If it wasn't for the weans, I wouldn't bother. That said if it wasn't for the weans I'd be better off and less stressed about buying things.
Maybe next year will be the stress free Christmas other people seem to manage.
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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago
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"I'm lucky...2 wee folk here but they're pretty low maintenance if I'm completely honest.
Looking forward to necking Peach Schnapps and a wee barney playing Monopoly."
Bet you play the wee Scots Terrier. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Last year we did the same asked 2 youngest if they wanted holiday or just loads of pressies. They chose holiday so this time last year we were in lanzerote for a week, weather was beautiful however pools were freezing but kids loved it and enjoyed all the pool paparazzi wanting to photograph them. So I have the most beautiful pictures of my 14yr old and 6 Yr old to look back on plus and lovely holiday, still had pressies at Xmas but it wasn't as much as they asked for this year.
However no holiday this year but I would have been cheaper booking another one.
I don't usually celebrate my birthday bad time of year. Only once before, (for my 40th masquerade party) and with cjs having masquerade I decided we will be celebrating my 43rd at cjs this year. love a wee masquerade party so Xmas better come and go and hogmanay better hurry up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Hey I have the Lanzarote trip booked and head off as soon as the kids all leave on the 28th , then it's papa time bring on the sunshine in 2020 dont you just love the buzz ....happy Xmas to one and all ....
Toddy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I just see it as free time off work  all the shopping nonsense, deforestation and poultry massacre doesn't appeal to me."
Surley you know that the trees are planted for the sole purpose of the Xmas market , i have worked in the forestry industry for 40 yr, they are a managed crop and not part of a forest as such,usually Low lying arible land used to grow trees quickly , yes they do cut larger trees for city centres and the likes from forests but these are carefully selected and thinned out of the crop, on the whole it's not the case large swaths of forests felled for the Xmas tree. rant over !!
but I can't comment on the poultry industry? |
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By *assy69Man
over a year ago
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol "
Just 159 hours to go until Santa comes and empties his ack under your tree |
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Just 159 hours to go until Santa comes and empties his ack under your tree "
I dont have a tree |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Just 159 hours to go until Santa comes and empties his ack under your tree
I dont have a tree"
Am positive he'll still cum  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny "
That will be me this time next year Jane, can't bloody wait lol |
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By *ubbly2012Woman
over a year ago
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny
So fucking jealous!!!
It's a 2 bed flat... "
Only off 3 days over xmas and new year!!! |
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"I like the idea of getting family time together as that's important . But all the stress with shopping n trying to get something people will like is murder. My partner and 1 don't really do presents as we have everything we want n need. We get a wee thing just to open and that's it. Will all change next year as will have a wee rug rat to spoil lol"
Congrats!! Next year will be much more exciting for you but at least with a new wee one you can buy in advance so you don’t have to rush around busy shops |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol "
Who's buying me a prezzie then? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We've decided to go minimal this year, fed up with all the waste and unnecessary expense! Crap telly, good food and maybe a cheeky tipple. Bah humbug ish!! |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny
So fucking jealous!!!
It's a 2 bed flat...
Only off 3 days over xmas and new year!!!"
Make the most of it, sun lamp and Sangria? |
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I hate it...in fact hate doesn't even cover it...before my kids came along I'd head to Holland for xmas...they have thier xmas in November I think..plus Amsterdam is empty at that time of year..it's great... |
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny
So fucking jealous!!!
It's a 2 bed flat... "
Ooooooh
Sounds interesting
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By (user no longer on site)
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I quite enjoy christmas, I'm a bit of a feeder and love having a big table of folk round for dinner, I have the tree and a few ornaments but don't go all out anymore with decorations and the kids pretty much pick their own presents and k ow the budget, my health played a massive part in me winding Christmas down and its much more low key than it used to be, I used to do the 2k mile trips visiting family all over etc. Buy this year I am heading to visit my BFF for the weekend after Christmas and prob head to the club down her way while I'm there  and she's making us another Christmas Dinner
I also enjoy doing Christmas party games and last year we had a hoot playing pass the parcel with oven gloves a santa hat and dice |
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I'm not a Christmas fan and currently I am somewhere hot and sunny with a cocktail in my hand.
If I could convince my sons to do this every year I would. |
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By *ubbly2012Woman
over a year ago
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"I quite enjoy christmas, I'm a bit of a feeder and love having a big table of folk round for dinner, I have the tree and a few ornaments but don't go all out anymore with decorations and the kids pretty much pick their own presents and k ow the budget, my health played a massive part in me winding Christmas down and its much more low key than it used to be, I used to do the 2k mile trips visiting family all over etc. Buy this year I am heading to visit my BFF for the weekend after Christmas and prob head to the club down her way while I'm there and she's making us another Christmas Dinner
I also enjoy doing Christmas party games and last year we had a hoot playing pass the parcel with oven gloves a santa hat and dice "
Looking forward to crimbo dinner at your house this year!! |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol
Last year, I escaped the hysteria of Christmas and the demented spend, spend spend, being pushed on us all time time.
Best thing I did.
Heading back to Spain this year, looking at the forcast 22°C and sunny
So fucking jealous!!!
It's a 2 bed flat...
Ooooooh
Sounds interesting
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5th floor ocean side
Marina in front. Yacht type - not the British Leyland type.
The fleshpot of Benidorm an hour away by tram. |
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol "
Lol no not the only one Iv not been a fan for years..... glad to get it over and get back to normality |
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"Am I the only one that can't wait for Xmas to come and go? The relentless tv ads shoved down my throat about their best ever deals on this and that...shoppers buying enough food drink and to last them a lifetime (do these people not realise the shops are only closed for 12 hrs over the Christmas peroid?)
Next year I've decided to go away somewhere hot and sunny and lie on a Sandy beach with a tequila in my hand and the sun on my back, lol "
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