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    #3992
    Dozen Wicked Words
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    Here's ,y list of movies I have to get through before heading home:
    1. Home Alone 1
    2. Home alone 2
    3. Trading Places
    4. Die Hard 2
    5. Harold and Kumar
    6. Scrooged.
    7. A Christmas carol
    8. Christmas vacation
    9. Love actually
    10. Polar express
    11. Elf
    12. Ill be home for Christmas
    13. The Santa Clause

    Great list, few films I'd add. Its a Wonderful Life, I watch it a few times before Christmas, its the film in the background when we wrap the pressies. The Shop Around the Corner is also a classic James Stewart film with a Christmasy edge (original version of you've got mail). Planes, Trains and Automobiles is festive, Gremlins reminds me of Christmas, Arthur Christmas awesome Christmas ness. Couple of others I watch round now are Stardust and Princess Bride, though neither are Christmassy they are just good old fashioned fairy stories.


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    #3993
    Jude13
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    We've watched Stardust and Princes bride recently. I have never watched all of its a wonderful life, far too depressing.

    Which to choose for tonight?


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    #3994
    Das Kitty
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    I have never watched all of its a wonderful life, far too depressing.

    That's why you think it's depressing. :)

    Trust me, battle through the bad stuff, it makes the ending so lovely and satisfying.


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    #3995
    Tom Dunne
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    Ok, I think I have stumbled across a film that is never on anyone's Christmas list, yet is, in my opinion, a Christmas film.

    It's called Just Friends - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433400/?ref_=nv_sr_1

    I got a few laughs out of it, predictable, but highly recommended.


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    #3996
    Loughc
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    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    Ok, I think I have stumbled across a film that is never on anyone's Christmas list, yet is, in my opinion, a Christmas film.

    It's called Just Friends - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433400/?ref_=nv_sr_1

    I got a few laughs out of it, predictable, but highly recommended.


    I really like this film, it introduced the dreaded term "Day Date" into my group of friends lives haha. Really funny film, must give it a watch this week.


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    #3997
    Alicat
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    I don't like the lead actress particularly but the film is pulled up dramatically by the marvellous Ryan Reynolds!


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    #3998
    Sunny Dayz
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    I know it's far too early, and I'm probably over reacting but.... I'm starting to panic a little bit about what to get our son for Christmas this year. I'm fairly sure he doesn't believe in Santa anymore. He says "Christmas list" instead of "letter to Santa". Also he just doesn't seem to be fussed about presents. Last week I left catalogues lying around the house for him to browse but he has barely touched them. He said he would do his "list" last Friday but he didn't and he just glanced at the catalogues on Santa for a few mins. He just doesn't seem to be fussed or pushed about it. I've dropped some ideas, any games, clothes, dvd, books etc but just say "I dunno!"
    He doesn't really need anything though. But I'm just scared that he'll decide on something and then it would be too late to get it. We work full time and with our weekends starting to get packed out between now and Christmas I don't want to be in a mad panic or not have enough time!


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    #3999
    RentDayBlues
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    It's decoration week, eek with excitement! Smuggled all decorations and presents out of the attic so I wouldn't have to re clean the stairs later in the week ;)


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    #4000
    Toto Wolfcastle
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    Sunny Dayz wrote: »
    I know it's far too early, and I'm probably over reacting but.... I'm starting to panic a little bit about what to get our son for Christmas this year. I'm fairly sure he doesn't believe in Santa anymore. He says "Christmas list" instead of "letter to Santa". Also he just doesn't seem to be fussed about presents. Last week I left catalogues lying around the house for him to browse but he has barely touched them. He said he would do his "list" last Friday but he didn't and he just glanced at the catalogues on Santa for a few mins. He just doesn't seem to be fussed or pushed about it. I've dropped some ideas, any games, clothes, dvd, books etc but just say "I dunno!"
    He doesn't really need anything though. But I'm just scared that he'll decide on something and then it would be too late to get it. We work full time and with our weekends starting to get packed out between now and Christmas I don't want to be in a mad panic or not have enough time!

    Do you think maybe he's unsure about the whole Santa thing and trying to see if you say anything if he leaves it long enough?


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    #4001
    leahyl
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    RentDayBlues wrote: »
    It's decoration week, eek with excitement! Smuggled all decorations and presents out of the attic so I wouldn't have to re clean the stairs later in the week ;)

    :eek::D


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    #4002
    Loughc
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    My decorations are going up this week too... very excited!! I'm mapping things out in my head and every idea I have involve lights... there might be alot of lights this year.

    I'd say alot of people are putting their trees up this week/weekend. Can't wait to see all your pics of your Trees in the show us your tree thread.


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    #4003
    Sunny Dayz
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    Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »
    Do you think maybe he's unsure about the whole Santa thing and trying to see if you say anything if he leaves it long enough?
    I don't know. I was trying to coax him along yesterday evening with ideas and said not to leave it too long to decide as you need to give Santa some time to get organised.


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    #4004
    Glitzgirl
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    RentDayBlues wrote: »
    It's decoration week, eek with excitement! Smuggled all decorations and presents out of the attic so I wouldn't have to re clean the stairs later in the week ;)

    Busy week ahead for you ! :)


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    #4005
    RentDayBlues
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    Glitzgirl wrote: »
    Busy week ahead for you ! :)

    I cannot wait! I thought there was a lot but seeing it in one place makes me worry!


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    #4006
    Toto Wolfcastle
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    Sunny Dayz wrote: »
    I don't know. I was trying to coax him along yesterday evening with ideas and said not to leave it too long to decide as you need to give Santa some time to get organised.
    It's toy show week so maybe that will get him going!

    We're not putting our decorations up until next week but I had to take all the presents out of the spare room because we have someone staying for a couple of nights this week so they're at the end of our bed and it's very exciting waking up to them in the morning. :D


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    #4007
    Glitzgirl
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    RentDayBlues wrote: »
    I cannot wait! I thought there was a lot but seeing it in one place makes me worry!

    Ah I always say that, but then when you put them up and spread them out over a few rooms it won't look like much and then you'll go shopping and buy more ... Please tell me someone else does this too :p


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    #4008
    Sunny Dayz
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    Glitzgirl wrote: »
    Ah I always say that, but then when you put them up and spread them out over a few rooms it won't look like much and then you'll go shopping and buy more ... Please tell me someone else does this too :p
    Oh no I'm the opposite, I mentally go through in my head what decorations I have, figure that I have far too little, go into town and buy more. Then take my decorations down from the attic and realise I had far more up there than I had thought! Rinse and repeat each year and build up quite a collection....


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    #4009
    Glitzgirl
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    Sunny Dayz wrote: »
    Oh no I'm the opposite, I mentally go through in my head what decorations I have, figure that I have far too little, go into town and buy more. Then take my decorations down from the attic and realise I had far more up there than I had thought! Rinse and repeat each year and build up quite a collection....

    Lol ! At least you try to be realistic about it! :) thinking then buying ! I know exactly what I have and where it goes every year and every year I still buy more. At this stage I'm seriously running out of space!


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    #4010
    Glitzgirl
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    Thank god for ikea storage boxes ! :p this was most of my deco down from attic (not including my tree!) And yet I'm still buying ... Mr glitzgirl will kill me !


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    #4011
    RentDayBlues
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    Glitzgirl wrote: »
    Thank god for ikea storage boxes ! :p this was most of my deco down from attic (not including my tree!) And yet I'm still buying ... Mr glitzgirl will kill me !

    Yeah, I need some boxes, have 4 of those for arts and crafts and they are excellent. I'm factoring in my surprise third tree this year so I really need all the decorations ;)


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    #4012
    Glitzgirl
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    RentDayBlues wrote: »
    Yeah, I need some boxes, have 4 of those for arts and crafts and they are excellent. I'm factoring in my surprise third tree this year so I really need all the decorations ;)

    Omg ha I love it ! He will get a surprise alright :) sounds fab !


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    #4013
    leahyl
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    I'm not getting so excited about Christmas this year for some reason. I mean, I'm excited but not overly so. I think it's because I have an exam Saturday week and until that's over I can't really concentrate on anything else! I am putting the tree and decorations up though on Friday (as is tradition!) so that'll get me in the festive spirit hopefully!


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    #4014
    Loughc
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    leahyl wrote: »
    I'm not getting so excited about Christmas this year for some reason. I mean, I'm excited but not overly so. I think it's because I have an exam Saturday week and until that's over I can't really concentrate on anything else! I am putting the tree and decorations up though on Friday (as is tradition!) so that'll get me in the festive spirit hopefully!


    I used to have exams at December as well it certainly ruins the hyper mood, once the tree goes up you'll absolutely will get into it more.


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    #4015
    Glitzgirl
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    leahyl wrote: »
    I'm not getting so excited about Christmas this year for some reason. I mean, I'm excited but not overly so. I think it's because I have an exam Saturday week and until that's over I can't really concentrate on anything else! I am putting the tree and decorations up though on Friday (as is tradition!) so that'll get me in the festive spirit hopefully!

    And the toy show !pack yourself a nice little goody bag of treats and new pjs and a hot chocolate and your all set for toy show night !


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    #4016
    Glitzgirl
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    I'm going to the toy show !!!! I'm so excited I'm posting it everywhere ! :D just got the call for tickets !


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    #4017
    RentDayBlues
    Registered Users Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭RentDayBlues


    Glitzgirl wrote: »
    I'm going to the toy show !!!! I'm so excited I'm posting it everywhere ! :D just got the call for tickets !

    Huge congrats!!!


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    #4018
    Glitzgirl
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    RentDayBlues wrote: »
    Huge congrats!!!

    Thank you !! :D


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    #4019
    applesock
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    OMG amazing news congrats @glitzgirl can't wait to hear about it & what its really like :D:D


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    #4020
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,275 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    Glitzgirl wrote: »
    I'm going to the toy show !!!! I'm so excited I'm posting it everywhere ! :D just got the call for tickets !

    That's fab Glitzgirl! Delighted for you! Give us a wave!! ;-)


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    #4021
    Glitzgirl
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    applesock wrote: »
    OMG amazing news congrats @glitzgirl can't wait to hear about it & what its really like :D:D

    Thanks ! :)


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