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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2008 15:43:20 GMT
Well folks, I don't want to sound smug at all but I've got the tree up and decorated and put the blue & white icicle lights on the front of the house today.
I've also already got just about everything I'm going to give Mrs FA for Christmas (just a pair of earrings to get), the kids are nearly sorted and we don't have many others to buy for so we're going shopping tomorrow to (hopefully) finish off our Christmas purchasing !! Even if we don't get everything, there won't be much left to get after tomorrow.
I feel very relaxed, and although I'm usually a "bah humbug" sort of person, I think I'm pretty much ready for Christmas this year.
How are your preparations coming along ?
FA x
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Post by Tig on Dec 6, 2008 16:23:44 GMT
I have spent all morning cleaning and tidying, and now I am too kn@ckered to put the bruddy tree up! Need to lie down and have a rest  I have written all my letters and posted all the cards. I have bought all the presents and wrapped all the grandkids already. I have got the turkey sorted and most of the veg are growing in the garden. I have the cake and pudding, and all the sweets and crisps. I have got enough booze ;D I guess I'm almost sorted  x Tig |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2008 16:38:56 GMT
Not my department ;D
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 6, 2008 17:03:43 GMT
I was so horrified to see all the Cards and Decorations in the shops in October I decided to leave it until the very last minute b 4 I did anything much in protest No tree yet, still in the garage No cards written yet Handful pressies bought only No booze, food bought either Some shops had their bloomin Christmas trees up in November <stampstampstamp> Hope you get your Doggie a nice pressie FA  Or are the earrings for her ;D |
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Post by Biggles on Dec 6, 2008 17:04:37 GMT
Steve--Just like most men--Leave it to the 'Better Half' and then take the Credit for it ;D FA--You are well organised--(for a man) I did the Tree and decorations yesterday. Sent all the Christmas cards ( remember the size of the envelope for the postage stamp or the Post Office will charge them £1 plus for collection at their nearest Sorting Office which could be miles away!!) Wrapped up all presents.Collecting vegetables from a friends' allotment two days before Christmas. And I think--- I am more or less sorted--Just me and OH for Christmas- not like the old days when we had the pleasure of filling Christmas Stockings for 4 children and hiding all the Presents he was bringing for them. OH and I still fill each other's stockings (that Santa brings) to open on Christmas morning--just like two 'Soft Kids'. We will still be having a Turkey (already ordered) which will last for days. Turkey for Christmas Dinner--then Turkey Curry/ Turkey Stew/ Turkey Cold/ Turkey with Chips/Turkey Casserole etc.etc. untill we are sick of Turkey. Any other suggestions for left over Turkey?--- I am sure to have forgotten something--Bigs |
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Post by Missredhead on Dec 6, 2008 17:10:33 GMT
Tree went up today,
most of the pressies bought and wrapped still a few to buy,
Cards all written and posted
bought the turkey but not anything else yet.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 6, 2008 20:01:40 GMT
You is running ahead of yourself Missy
I had better get my skates on ;D
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Post by Yakram on Dec 6, 2008 20:05:47 GMT
I've only just persuaded OH to go up into the loft to search for the decorations.  |
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Post by Ruthie on Dec 6, 2008 20:25:44 GMT
OMG!!!!! I've done nothing, nothing!! For heavens sake, it's only the 5th December!! i did clean the kitchen windows and sills today. Does that count?
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 6, 2008 21:00:43 GMT
Good grief, everyone is so organised.  The most I've done is write some of my cards. |
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Post by Tig on Dec 6, 2008 21:01:48 GMT
It's the 6th today SR - better catch up or you will be having your turkey on Boxing Day ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 6, 2008 21:04:23 GMT
The tree was bought yesterday and is now up in the sitting room - with no decorations on!
Some of the cards are written and posted and some of the presents are wrapped - mainly the ones that have to be posted - that will be Monday's job!
The boys have done their cards for school and I've just got a few presents left to buy.
Sort of half way there I think! ;D
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Post by Amo on Dec 7, 2008 6:45:56 GMT
I have bought all the presents and wrapped all the grandkids already. x Tig  So who you giving them too?? We ordered the turkey. Well to be honest, it's a bit of a strange year this time. We've still got the builders in doing a few bits and bobs so the house doesn't feel like ours again yet and as for the dust and dirt!!! Also my son is off to Indo and Oz for 18 months in March so he only wanted a bit of cash and daughter just wanted a laptop to take to Afghanistan so they were easy. OH and I buy something as an 'us' pressy 'coz everyday is like Christmas  . I think the under tree is going to be a bit sparce this year. I've done a few silly bit stocking fillers but that's it. I wish I could get enthused about it this year but I think I'm more thinking of the kids going away in the new year and spending time with them than the actual Christmas part of it.  |
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Post by MamIDdau on Dec 7, 2008 9:49:45 GMT
Normally, I'd have everything sorted and ready to do by the end of November. However, I've had a few other issues to be dealing with recently and have therefore fallen way behind.
I'm past caring now anyway!
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Post by Ruthie on Dec 7, 2008 10:05:00 GMT
We ordered the turkey. I wish I could get enthused about it this year but I think I'm more thinking of the kids going away in the new year and spending time with them than the actual Christmas part of it. That, i think, IS the actual Christmas part of it. the rest is trimmings and wholly dispensible!! I did realise Tig that I was a day behind, but not until I found I could open the advent pictures including the 6th  |
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Post by Barbara on Dec 7, 2008 10:29:56 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Dec 7, 2008 17:54:26 GMT
Presents all bought and wrapped
Capon ordered (didn't want a turkey this year as there are only 4 of us)
Game pie ordered
Most cards written
MIL booked to come (collect her on Christmas Eve)
Decs won't go up until next weekend.
Wine and gin in the under-stairs cupboard
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Post by Ruthie on Dec 7, 2008 18:07:29 GMT
I've sent a virtual card ;D
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Post by Barbara on Dec 7, 2008 18:17:45 GMT
well, I went to manchester this afternoon, I had heard there was a recession on, you would never know it, the world and his wife were there, the queues in waterstones  and dont even mention the disney store . |
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Post by snowowl on Dec 7, 2008 18:23:51 GMT
The tree is up and decorated.  Bought all my prezzies just need to wrap them. Orderd all my food from M&S just need to rob a bank to pay for it  Started to wright my cards today i hate that job  Then thats about it.   |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 7, 2008 18:30:35 GMT
well, I went to manchester this afternoon, I had heard there was a recession on, you would never know it, the world and his wife were there, the queues in waterstones and dont even mention the disney store . Oh am glad didnt go - was thinking of it = thought it may be quiet as a Sunday  Was Deansgate busy too |
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Post by Barbara on Dec 7, 2008 18:35:41 GMT
everywhere was mad |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 7, 2008 18:41:13 GMT
Well that is a surprise - I love Deansgate at Christmas - is the tree up in Albert Square and is there a Santa on top of the Town Hall ;D
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Post by Tig on Dec 9, 2008 16:20:06 GMT
Decorations are up in the Tiggy House   |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 9, 2008 16:57:57 GMT
Our tree is up with lights on but no other decorations just yet! It is a work in progress! ;D
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Dec 9, 2008 18:12:01 GMT
Is it true what I see before my eyes . Our own dear FA full of festive spirit . Naaaaaa, I must be dreaming My conservatory tree is up and decorated and I shall decorate my lounge on Sat night ;D I've nearly finished my pressie shopping but still have them all to wrap! Am starting to feel all  S x |
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Post by farmersboy on Dec 9, 2008 18:31:20 GMT
Yep,all ready |
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Post by Barbara on Dec 9, 2008 19:10:39 GMT
Well that is a surprise - I love Deansgate at Christmas - is the tree up in Albert Square and is there a Santa on top of the Town Hall ;D the santa looks like bungle, out of rainbow the decs on the lamps are lovely, the tree though not massive is lovely. |
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Post by Amo on Dec 9, 2008 19:34:26 GMT
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Post by carolann on Dec 9, 2008 19:52:45 GMT
All cards written and posted, presents bought but some need wrapping, we dont drink but have some in just in case of visitors. All food ordered for sheep, dogs and chickens. Food all bought for us humans, except fresh veggies and Cream which Daughter can get from Morrisons on her last day as they open an hour earlier for staff. Yes all ready which is unusual for me as I'm always on the last minute. No  or  up yet till the 12th night  Everyone. |
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Or are the earrings for her ;D
The most I've done is write some of my cards. 
. I think the under tree is going to be a bit sparce this year. I've done a few silly bit stocking fillers but that's it.
we always have drinks in, 
so chill out will ya 
and dont even mention the disney store 
