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Christmas presents...
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We adore Christmas. Always have, even before we had our daughter. Then, loved it even more. Quality family time together, 2-3-4 weeks off work spending time in your own house with a fun atmosphere. Bliss.
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Tell that to the retailers and advertisers.....
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40 years ago we'd have a massive Xmas lunches (20-30) with everybody we knew and we'd circulate (the hosting) and help each other.
We also love the time but feel it is for the kids. We've moved past the point in our lives where we have to wait for Xmas or a birthday to get what we want. My (only child) son is very successful so, there is nothing we can buy them, so we just spoil the grandkids.
For about the last 30 years we've nearly always had Xmas lunch at a hotel / fine restaurant - I'd rather spend time with my family than have them slaving in the kitchen on Xmas day.
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Bah......Bar humbug
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I might prefer the bar!
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same here, but then again Christmas (for us) has never been about the presents/gifts. It’s about time together.
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I enjoy Christmas and one of my favourite parts is an afternoon with the boys in the pub on the 24th.I'd prefer the bar........becue (with some shrimp).....
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What is that ? I heard it is something the people in the USA do! (yet another Hallmark day)???If you're quick, the sales are on and you could get them........
Halloween Costumes
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If you're quick, the sales are on and you could get them........
Halloween Costumes
Problem is, I cannot be @r$$ed to shop for stuff on sale. I'd rather overpay than scramble with the riff-raff and wear a knock-off Polo shirt.
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Popped collars?Problem is, I cannot be @r$$ed to shop for stuff on sale. I'd rather overpay than scramble with the riff-raff and wear a knock-off Polo shirt.
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I'd prefer the bar........becue (with some shrimp).....
funny you should mention BBQ. We’ll be having our penultimate BBQ of the year tomorrow evening along with a few very tame fireworks and the odd drink. Been a family tradition for all of 5 or so years.
final one will be New Years Eve.
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funny you should mention BBQ. We’ll be having our penultimate BBQ of the year tomorrow evening along with a few very tame fireworks and the odd drink. Been a family tradition for all of 5 or so years.
final one will be New Years Eve.
We never have a final BBQ - it is a year round process. There are certain cuts that can only be done on a BBQ. e.g. Steaks always get done on the BBQ (would be rude to the cow to do it any other way).
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There’s always a final BBQ of the year.
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Maybe in your life - we roll from one to the next.There’s always a final BBQ of the year.
However, I get the point...11:59,59One good thing about the adoption of all these annoying American habits is that Christmas doesn't start so early in the stores. It used to begin as soon as Halloween and Guy Fawkes had happened, but now it seems to wait until after Black Friday - or should that be Friday of Colour?
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Yep - popped collar has moved from annoying preppy to chavy. We have some "keeping up with the Jones'" acquaintances and he (60 ish) always has a popped collar and a Middle Eastern scarf .........with knock-off sunnies attached somewhere......
