Santa's Been And Gone !!!!!

Cork Lass

Happy Christmas to you all. Santa has just arrived for my daughters (19 and 24) so I’m getting ready to head to bed. Had a great evening, our neighbors called by and we had nice wine and a cheese board. Christmas Eve always makes me very emotional, remembering years gone by and those no longer here to celebrate with us. Take care and enjoy the day.

NSAman

Mech1 wrote: »

theyn got a bit over excited about santa tracker 2 hours ago!

Did Santa get an ASBO and now has an ankle bracelet?

NSAman

Neeson wrote: »

Did anyone ever smell Santa’s scent in the living room on Christmas Morning after he came? You’d get the smell of the soot from the fire and that aroma would make you think he came.

Errrrrr.......

NSAman

iguana wrote: »

I almost never drink and I definitely wouldn't for doing Santa. It's the absolute best and most exciting night possible.

Unlike my dad, who when I was 7 (and thats a long time ago) came home after working all day a littl worse for wear... doing the christmas stocking on myself and my brothers room while dressed as Santa, fell over and knocked himself out... lead to years of guilt on our part as we thought we had killed Santa,,,,(we didnt really we knew it was dad),,, but was always a good guilt trip at Christmas...even up until he died we laughed about it.

iguana

Been and gone here too thankfully. And it appears the dog saw him!

iguana

NSAman wrote: »

Unlike my dad, who when I was 7 (and thats a long time ago) came home after working all day a littl worse for wear... doing the christmas stocking on myself and my brothers room while dressed as Santa, fell over and knocked himself out... lead to years of guilt on our part as we thought we had killed Santa,,,,(we didnt really we knew it was dad),,, but was always a good guilt trip at Christmas...even up until he died we laughed about it.

At least he didn't try to surprise you by coming down the chimney. That leads to a very traumatic discovery of the truth about Santa Claus and lifelong hatred of Christmas.

Capt'n Midnight

cj maxx

He's been here. My good deed for the day was to drop 6 x c batteries off to a house for a nerf gun Santa's leaving .

Cork Lass

NSAman wrote: »

Unlike my dad, who when I was 7 (and thats a long time ago) came home after working all day a littl worse for wear... doing the christmas stocking on myself and my brothers room while dressed as Santa, fell over and knocked himself out... lead to years of guilt on our part as we thought we had killed Santa,,,,(we didnt really we knew it was dad),,, but was always a good guilt trip at Christmas...even up until he died we laughed about it.

So funny. Years ago I met “Santa” on the stairs when I woke up to go to the bathroom. He was the absolute image of my mom.

Capt'n Midnight

cjmc wrote: »

He's been here. My good deed for the day was to drop 6 x c batteries off to a house for a nerf gun Santa's leaving .

You can get them from my aunt down on Dollymount Stand.

Because

She sells C cells by the sea shore.

Mech1

I can hear whispering in bedrooms, Christmas Day is about to kick off!

Graces7

He was here y;day afternoon; left me a tub of Roses. Raced off to catch the ferry as reindeer hate salt water The ferryman will never be the same!

Mech1

[IMG][/img]DSC_0373 by pat, on Flickr

[IMG][/img]DSC_0374 by pat, on Flickr

JuanBerrosa

One year I left a load of reindeer sh1t on the carpet in the living room to make the experience more real, the wife wasn't too happy.....

Edgware

JuanBerrosa wrote: »

One year I left a load of reindeer sh1t on the carpet in the living room to make the experience more real, the wife wasn't too happy.....

Next year just get "Santa" to empty his sac into her. That will keep her happy

Mech1

Lack of photos coming in killed this years thread.
But its nearly a Tradition now, so I will keep it awake if I can.
Hopefully everyone had a safe and happy Christmas and until next time bye.
Pat.

i still can't get over the lack of wrapping paper
it pops into my head occasionally and bothers me

Mech1

bluewolf wrote: »

i still can't get over the lack of wrapping paper
it pops into my head occasionally and bothers me

Its the way I was brought up, and its how I do it now, so thats that.:D

Mech1

And to quote a recent post in another thread:

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Save the planet maaaaaan.

Mech1

Mech1 wrote: »

Its the way I was brought up, and its how I do it now, so thats that.:D

how does it feel walking in to see the stuff just there and no surprise
does it save loads of time not wrapping
is it just for the kids you don't wrap or does everybody not get wrapped
is it more environmentally friendly
is it weird seeing presents being wrapped

Mech1

Its all a suprise,,, ok they have lists but also the knowledge that Santa usually gives more than the list and sometimes not quite the item they seen in a catalogue or online somewhere.

There is quite a shock suprise for each one every year and its a pleasure to watch the two photos I posted above evolve.

Mech1

Mech1 wrote: »

Its all a suprise,,, ok they have lists but also the knowledge that Santa usually gives more than the list and sometimes not quite the item they seen in a catalogue or online somewhere.

There is quite a shock suprise for each one every year and its a pleasure to watch the two photos I posted above evolve.

that's cool.

hope it was a great xmas this year for ye

Day Lewin

- nay - pressies from mam and dad, or aunties, uncles etc get wrapped by mere humans with paper and sellotape.

But the Main Gift from Santa Claus is left gleaming in magnificent nakedness!!

BeerWolf

I get my niece to wrap the presents...

Mech1

Is everything ready?

EmmetSpiceland

Mech1 wrote: »

Is everything ready?

Sorted for the kids but I’ve still got to face The Wrappening, for the relative’s presents, later on.

Best thread of the season

MrMusician18

The loveliest thread of the year...

Necro

EmmetSpiceland wrote:

Sorted for the kids but I’ve still got to face The Wrappening, for the relative’s presents, later on.

Ugh don't get me started on the Wrappening

Mech1

Cooking the Ham and roasting the stuffing atm.

cj maxx

Presents bought and wrapped and stored in Santas sleigh ,aka the MIL's house. They just need to be delivered under the tree tonight.
That's if the childer sleep which not a certainty

appledrop

Necro wrote: »

Ugh don't get me started on the Wrappening

On our child's 1st Christmas argument in our house over whether Santa wrapped presents or not. I was firm that he did my husband( who was from a bigger family) was adamant he didn't.

Anyway turns out Santa didnt wrap presents in my house + how grateful I am as I haven't even stated wrapping any of relatives presents yet!

RacoonQueen

appledrop wrote: »

On our child's 1st Christmas argument in our house over whether Santa wrapped presents or not. I was firm that he did my husband( who was from a bigger family) was adamant he didn't.

Anyway turns out Santa didnt wrap presents in my house + how grateful I am as I haven't even stated wrapping any of relatives presents yet!

Santa only wrapped the really special presents in my house.

voldejoie

Christmas just isn't the same when there are no kids around. Usually I spend a good chunk of the evening on Christmas Eve with my niece but not risking it this year, and it's made such a difference to the general vibe of the day. It was fun wrapping presents to drop off to my sister for her, and for my friends' children as well.

Kermit.de.frog

Happy Covid Christmas everyone!

EmmetSpiceland

Necro wrote: »

Ugh don't get me started on the Wrappening

It begins...

appledrop

Ever year I promise myself I won't leave the wrapping till Christmas Eve + ever year I always do!

Ah well its all done now.

Happy Christmas everyone.

Mech1

https://www.flickr.com/gp/138838681@N04/D0629D

Mech1

Last picture is tonight, I included some from years gone by.

Post your pictures!

Happy Christmas.

Its lovely to see how the presents change as your kids get older

Jim Gazebo

Happy Christmas everyone. One of the hardest so far despite not much actually changing for me. Had a small health scare right before Xmas and thankfully got the all clear. Really stressed me in lead up. Made some big sacrifices in the last 2 days to facilitate others christmas and make it work for them. I know they appreciate it but sometimes I wish my life had worked a little bit better. All comes with the territory. Sometimes I find it hard but it could be so so much worse.

For those away, I've done it 2 years ago for work and it is hard but you will manage, well done. It's not easy. You deserve great credit.

Have a great one. Really looking forward to spending tomorrow with family.

Leg End Reject

Mech1 wrote: »

Last picture is tonight, I included some from years gone by.

Post your pictures!

Happy Christmas.

Do you want to adopt me? I'm reasonably well behaved, toilet trained, house trained and free to a good home.

2lazytogetup

tks for sharing that Mech1. heartwarming.

wont be long till their is grandchildren and your children will take over this thread photoing stuff for grandkids.

iguana

My child is finally asleep. Santa Tracker says Santa is in the Ivory Coast though.......?

LowOdour

Getting ready to get Santy set up...but getting kids to sleep is not the problem, its the inlaws!

My wrapping process = only wrap surprises /extra goodies. Leave what they actually asked for unwrapped.

So, 10 ciders in and listening to Fleet Foxes, not a bad way to finish off xmas eve

khalessi

Kids wont go asleep, Im knackered

iguana

All done. Including getting the parts out of the campervan and finishing the assembly of an indoor trampoline!

Pinch Flat

All done. My son doesn't believe in Santa anymore but I'll still leave the presents under / beside the tree.

Piehead

Pinch Flat wrote: »

All done. My son doesn't believe in Santa anymore but I'll still leave the presents under / beside the tree.

Man that’s one sorry ass tree.....

Pinch Flat

Pinch Flat wrote: »

All done. My son doesn't believe in Santa anymore but I'll still leave the presents under / beside the tree.

What's in the Chanel bag?