Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

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CrowdedHouse wrote: »

I love you too :P

Really, though, anyone who doesn't like mince pies should be banned from this this forum, ditto for the sprouts, but at least this thread isn't named after them... And you call yourselves lovers of all things Christmas... for shame, Elves, for shame!














:pac:
(More for meeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! )

Dalomanakora

*leaves forum with tail between legs*

Slattsy

Is it just me or have the last 10 days flew, I cant believe its only 6 more sleeps! Its all happening too fast

Loughc

kitten_k wrote: »

@ Loughc

Thank you!!!

DenMan

There's a Christmas Dinner thread in Food guys.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057932104

baby and crumble

On the topic of food - just curious what's everyone's 'dream' Christmas day meal scenario?

Breakfast: Eggs Royale (I just googled 'Eggs Benedict with ham' and turns out it has a real name!), orange juice and blueberries. I bloody love blueberries.

Christmas dinner (around 2/3pm): Turkey, ham in Coke, creamy mashed potato (ALLLL the cream and butter and salt!), roast potatoes in duck fat, Brussels sprouts (fried in butter and bacon - come at my sprouts haters!!), carrot and parsnip mash and the cauliflower cheese. Maybe a little bit of stuffing and some yummy gravy. Oh, and cranberry sauce.

Desert: Christmas pudding icrecream. It's so good.

Supper: Leftover sandwiches (OBVS) with turkey, mayo, carrots & parnsip mash and a little bit of Ballymaloe relish.

GET IN MAH BELLY!!!

I feel like my dream food scenario is kinda boring now I see it written down...

Neyite

Dalomanakora wrote: »

Can I come to yours for dinner? :pac:

Which dinner?

I'm kinda doing three Christmas dinners because I'm a greedy git. One on CEve, one on CDay and one on STSday. If you want the one with the Ice Cream then it would be STSday. Served with the other 3 home-made ice creams currently in my freezer. :pac:

CheerLouth

CheerLouth wrote: »

I get one every year off Snapfish for Mr. CL. It's not a bauble, but the quality of them is really good. We love them
http://https://www.snapfish.ie/photo-gifts/ornaments#!/pdpview?sku=CommerceProduct_54798

Hi CL. I ended up ordering the decorations from snapfish. I got 2 for a couple of different family members and they really really loved them. I was so pleased with them. So thanks again for that.

Daisy78

baby and crumble wrote: »

We're off to Wild Lights tonight, I'm so excited!! P

Wild lights is amazing!!

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

I used one of those command strip type yokes to hang the wreath on the front door. Noticed this morning that the instructions said wait 24 hrs before use....

Hmm yeah well mine is still up but I’m not looking forward to taking it off come January, will probably strip all the paint off the door

CrowdedHouse

Daisy78 wrote: »

Hmm yeah well mine is still up but I’m not looking forward to taking it off come January, will probably strip all the paint off the door

Yea mine has withstood the wind and rain so far....[/touch wood], luckily I was able to stick it to a glass panel but you'd be unlucky to strip paint, Just pull the pad down gently.

CheerLouth

Deleted User wrote: »

Hi CL. I ended up ordering the decorations from snapfish. I got 2 for a couple of different family members and they really really loved them. I was so pleased with them. So thanks again for that.

Ah delighted they turned out great! I have this year's one wrapped up under the tree for Mr. CL

Heroditas

Well that's it for work for the year... until I got an email a while ago with a looming crisis that needs to be sorted tomorrow. There goes my relaxing day in Dundrum. I'll still go but will be wandering around the shops with the phone glued to my ear.
Dropped into the Hole in the Wall earlier to look at the decorations. It looks great but not a patch on the Gingerman which is awesome!
Santa at Palmerstown House was brilliant. Kids had a whale of a time. Very well oiled machine that didn't disappoint. We will be back!
The better half and I have now surveyed the goodies in the hampers I got in work during the week. Tucking into some of it now

Autosport

beertons wrote: »

Phew. I'm not the only one. Add pudding, cake and brandy cream to that too.

I concur Don't like mince pies, pudding, Christmas cake, cranberry sauce, brandy butter/cream or Turkey

I love spiced beef though

Heroditas

Oh and to all the sprouts haters out there... can the mods ban them please?

CrowdedHouse

New Home will go mad again - anarchy in the Christmas Forum

Posy

I also don't like mince pies, pudding or Christmas cake.

But I do eat sprouts. :pac:

Heroditas

Posy wrote: »

I also don't like mince pies, pudding or Christmas cake.

But I do eat sprouts. :pac:

You're obviously of the right sort!

Loughc

Posy wrote: »

I also don't like mince pies, pudding or Christmas cake.

But I do eat sprouts. :pac:

Yes Posy!! Plus one to all to them!

New Home

My poor head... Ye bunch of heathens!!!!

beertons

Heroditas wrote: »

Well that's it for work for the year... until I got an email a while ago with a looming crisis that needs to be sorted tomorrow. There goes my relaxing day in Dundrum. I'll still go but will be wandering around the shops with the phone glued to my ear.
Dropped into the Hole in the Wall earlier to look at the decorations. It looks great but not a patch on the Gingerman which is awesome!
Santa at Palmerstown House was brilliant. Kids had a whale of a time. Very well oiled machine that didn't disappoint. We will be back!
The better half and I have now surveyed the goodies in the hampers I got in work during the week. Tucking into some of it now

I wasn't mad on the pink lights in the Gingerman this year. Too bright or something.

Jude13

Ah the gingerman, my cousin works around the corner in Irish Rail and I would meet him there after work, sometimes on my way from the airport home. Twas great craic.

Today is most peoples last day (working week Sun - Thurs). We had a document coming in last night to proof and issue at the end of today. It still hasn't landed so it looks like heading to the pub at 6 is no go, also the weekend is in jeopardy. I am lucky as I am here for Christmas however some of my team have been on to their OH's saying they may need to change their flights home from tonight to Saturday night/Sunday morning, if they can get the flights. Not a good vibe in here.

Today is our only casual day of the year and Christmas jumpers are encourage, sadly the mood doesn't match the attire.

Graces7

may yet postpone Christmas here; dratted illness! Done it before so no worries really ..

whatever, enjoy! as I am sure you will

Back to sleep, Grace!

CheerLouth

Sending you good vibes, Jude! Hope work gets sorted out!

Today is my last day at work & most likely my last day posting at full speed too. We've a wedding tomorrow and then we will be in to full on Christmas mode at home.

So while I am here, I wish all of you a very Happy Christmas Thank you all for the company throughout the year xxx

CrowdedHouse

Graces7 wrote: »

may yet postpone Christmas here; dratted illness! Done it before so no worries really ..

whatever, enjoy! as I am sure you will

Back to sleep, Grace!

A speedy recovery Graces7

Mollyb60

CheerLouth wrote: »

Sending you good vibes, Jude! Hope work gets sorted out!

Today is my last day at work & most likely my last day posting at full speed too. We've a wedding tomorrow and then we will be in to full on Christmas mode at home.

So while I am here, I wish all of you a very Happy Christmas Thank you all for the company throughout the year xxx

A wedding on the 21st of December? I'd murder any of my family that dared to do something like that. Way too much stress!

beertons

My mother sent in a bag of stuff for us to make her a tirmasu for Tuesday's dessert. I had a look in the bag the other night, and there was a big bottle of captain Morgan's. The recipe only needed a dribble. I finished it areir, better replace that on the way home.

jellybear

Mollyb60 wrote: »

A wedding on the 21st of December? I'd murder any of my family that dared to do something like that. Way too much stress!

I had a cousin's wedding that day last year. Was actually lovely but I do agree, it's a very busy time of year!

Loughc

CheerLouth wrote: »

Sending you good vibes, Jude! Hope work gets sorted out!

Today is my last day at work & most likely my last day posting at full speed too. We've a wedding tomorrow and then we will be in to full on Christmas mode at home.

So while I am here, I wish all of you a very Happy Christmas Thank you all for the company throughout the year xxx

Last day at work for me too.

Although we’re so busy lord knows what time I’ll be able to get away at.

The happiest of Christmas to you too CheerLouth and a wonderful healthy 2019.

We want you back here as soon as!! Love reading your posts throughout the year.

DvB

A friend got married on Dec 27th a couple of years ago. Whilst it was a nice day I felt too may attending were kind of partied out/stuffed after the preceding few days & a lot of folk drifted off early. Had it even been a few days later it would have been an entirely different affair altogether given the people there, had always wondered what a christmas wedding would be like & that one taste of one so close to christmas put me right off. Not thta I plan on doing it again mind

baby and crumble

Ok, chilli jam (ended up more like a dipping sauce, no idea why!) made and jarred up, flavoured salts made and jarred up (bacon/vanilla/chilli lime flavors) and heading to new homes today and the next few days. Last day of work for me and I haven't a feckin' BREEZE of doing work :pac::pac::pac: