The Christmas Mega merge thread.

kingtut

soups05 wrote: »

I bought two packs of xmas crackers (8.50 down to 2 euro) back in july. now that is what you call being prepared (or tight fisted )

wow where on earth ddi you get xmas crackers in july!!! :eek:

soups05 wrote: »

I wont put up decorations till 2 weeks before but i have been buying pressies since mid sept. lots of things to get and loads of bargins around plus no last minute rush.:)

good stuff! can't say I ever have to rush around...sure I have from December 1st - December 24th to get all my stuff

SV wrote: »

I'm buying a christmas tree for my room today :-p it's gonna be great!

:eek: in November? :eek: is it a fake one? I'd be worried if they were selling real ones already, would not be surprised though :rolleyes:

Vamoose Killers

So how much are you guys planning on spending this year (on presents)? Going all out or keeping it tight?

kingtut

Vamoose Killers wrote: »

So how much are you guys planning on spending this year (on presents)? Going all out or keeping it tight?

I'll spend as much as is necessary to get the job done.

Apart from snacks and alcohol I do not believe on buying things for the sake of it.

I'll get everyone close to me, friends and family, a gift or two regardless of the price. Could be €20 / €200 / €2000 who knows...as long as they like what they get then job done. I like bringing a smile to peoples' faces

SV

kingtut wrote: »

:eek: in November? :eek: is it a fake one? I'd be worried if they were selling real ones already, would not be surprised though :rolleyes:

ha, no it's a fake one

don't think a real one would last it!

TheZohanS

I'm really looking forward to xmas.

If anyone tries to ruin my mood by posting anti-cheer messages in this thread they will get run over by my reindeer.

TheZohanS

kingtut wrote: »

SV like I posted before - and I quote:

I never said I did not want to talk about it, I said I did not want to celebrate it in October/November, please re-read my original post.

:rolleyes:

Stop it.

kingtut

TheZohan wrote: »

Stop it.

Finally, thanks TheZohan!

TheZohanS

SV wrote: »

ha, no it's a fake one

don't think a real one would last it!

If you get an xmas tree and put it in a bucket with water it will last a long time.

az2wp0sye65487

phasers wrote: »

Oh I love ham! Especially on a sandwich with brown sauce

Problem is I'm the only one in my family that eats it so we only get this tiny, scabby bit that doesn't last me more than one meal!

Turkey is a stupid meat, it's like eating cardboard

I Love You

Jeege

For any parents who want to feel the magic of xmas -On xmas eve, let the kids sprinkle flour on the hearth of your fireplace, when kiddies are in bed, stamp a boot print and make a reindeer footprint, this with the eaten mince pie and nibbled carrot is excellent. My better half did it last year and I got goosebumps when the kids saw it, they were sooo excited it was brilliant!!!:o

kingtut

Jeege wrote: »

For any parents who want to feel the magic of xmas -On xmas eve, let the kids sprinkle flour on the hearth of your fireplace, when kiddies are in bed, stamp a boot print and make a reindeer footprint, this with the eaten mince pie and nibbled carrot is excellent. My better half did it last year and I got goosebumps when the kids saw it, they were sooo excited it was brilliant!!!:o

Great idea!

When I was younger my Dad would mow the grass a few days before the big day but leave a little square unmowed. Then on christmas morning he would pull fistfuls of the grass out and make it look like the reindeer had been eating it

It's always the simple things that work the best!

Jeege

Ah yeah
Those are the things they'll remember, forget the bikes, nintendos etc, they will always look back and think of the magical little bits affiliated with Santa! Bless their cotton socks!!

Jay P

My parents used to leave a pint of Guinness, and then Santa would drink it. I remember one year, my brother examined the glass to see if Santa left any hairs from his beard on the glass!

time42play

Vamoose Killers wrote: »

So how much are you guys planning on spending this year (on presents)? Going all out or keeping it tight?

I'm going with homemade gifts this year to keep things reasonably inexpensive. There aren't any young children in the family, so I don't feel guilty about it. I know some people will feel cheated that they didn't get a store-bought gift but I think others will be happy with theirs and appreciate the time and effort I'm putting into it. So in cash terms it will be much less expensive than last year, but much more work for me (and my trusty sewing machine).

we'llallhavetea_old

seen the coca cola ad on monday night!! the proper one with the truck, NOT the one with the freakily big santy. its officially christmas for me now!!

D4RK ONION

KnifeWRENCH wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dX7FWzgGHk

THIS AD! I find it hard to decide when I should start acknowledging christmas, so my general rule of thumb is, it's not xmas til I've hummed along with this on TV.

pikachucheeks

I can't believe it's almost December, the year has flown!
:eek:

Overheal

This isnt quite "Christmas" but its close enough.

found it on gizmodo the other day and - flippin hell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxa6P73Awcg

laoisforliam

ColaBeDamned wrote: »

What do you want for "crimbo" laoisforliam?

I want my lady back!! Gonna sicken me watching all th people coupled up together :Scrooge: Bahumbug!!

laoisforliam

Left overs Sambos FTW:D

***************
Slice of Bread

Layer of Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, Cheese

Slice of Toasted Bread Dipped in Gravy (Ross Like to call this the moistmaker)

Layer of Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, Cheese

Slice of Bread

/Sandwich
***************

G_R

laoisforliam wrote: »

Left overs Sambos FTW:D

***************
Slice of Bread

Layer of Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, Cheese

Slice of Toasted Bread Dipped in Gravy (Ross Like to call this the moistmaker)

Layer of Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, Cheese

Slice of Bread

/Sandwich
***************

thats better

electrogrimey

Overheal wrote: »

This isnt quite "Christmas" but its close enough.

found it on gizmodo the other day and - flippin hell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxa6P73Awcg

Amazing, but how is that close enough to Christmas?!

we'llallhavetea_old

heres a pic of our first real christmas tree! love it! never having an artificial tree again!

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post up your fab trees!

Sharpshooter

Moved to The Christmas Forum.

D4RK ONION

Ah hello mega merge thread, I was wondering if you were ever going to get here!