Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

Posy

Welcome!

No need to lurk, you can be out and proud here.

DvB

Shirlywhirl wrote: »

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello as I have been lurking around a bit the last few weeks and will be lurking around a lot more in the coming weeks I love Christmas and especially the build up but the BF doesn't really get it so it will be great to be among like minded people ha!

Welcome to the fun house! A snow covered, gingerbread smelling fun house!

Oh and dont just lurk, do get involved & feel free to post, I can assure you its the most welcoming forum on boards & thats a fact!:D

TRS30

Shirlywhirl wrote: »

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello as I have been lurking around a bit the last few weeks and will be lurking around a lot more in the coming weeks I love Christmas and especially the build up but the BF doesn't really get it so it will be great to be among like minded people ha!

Welcome, great to have you here

Ps. don't worry we wouldn't tell the BF

Cork Lass

Shirlywhirl wrote: »

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello as I have been lurking around a bit the last few weeks and will be lurking around a lot more in the coming weeks I love Christmas and especially the build up but the BF doesn't really get it so it will be great to be among like minded people ha!

Welcome to the best part of Boards - some really great people here 🎅🏻🤶

otnomart

Welcome Shirlywhirl !
And don't be shy: we all love writing about Chrismas here !

freshpopcorn

I saw some spoilers for Coronation Street and they are very Christmassy looking!

New Home

Boots has some Christmas gift sets and other stuff on their shelves.

New Home

Oh, and I forgot - I went back to check the Haribo boxes in my local Dealz - 750g (or thereabouts), the varieties were "Fairyland" and "Bear Buddies". I forgot to check the price.

Autosport

Welcome Shirly

Shirlywhirl

TRS30 wrote: »

Welcome, great to have you here

Ps. don't worry we wouldn't tell the BF

Thanks everyone! Very happy to be here Haha yes, I arrived home with my first Christmas decoration purchase this week so he's already worried :pac:

pigtail33

M&S on Mary Street had some Christmas decorations out yesterday. I also spotted a few boxes of mince pies on the shelves. Definitely not the full range of either yet.
With the 20% off code for M&S this wknd, I can see a Christmas decoration or two slipping into my online basket...

Toto Wolfcastle

Shirlywhirl wrote: »

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello as I have been lurking around a bit the last few weeks and will be lurking around a lot more in the coming weeks I love Christmas and especially the build up but the BF doesn't really get it so it will be great to be among like minded people ha!

Welcome! Give it time and he'll come around to your way of thinking.

pigtail33 wrote: »

M&S on Mary Street had some Christmas decorations out yesterday. I also spotted a few boxes of mince pies on the shelves. Definitely not the full range of either yet.

I was in Penneys on Mary Street this morning and I couldn't get over how big the Christmas jumper section is already. Very exciting.

Toto Wolfcastle

I got a Happy Thanksgiving email in work. (Canadian Thanksgiving!) They have the right idea over there really. We definitely need an excuse for a big meal (and a day off) over here at this time of year to help keep us going.

TRS30

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

I got a Happy Thanksgiving email in work. (Canadian Thanksgiving!) They have the right idea over there really. We definitely need an excuse for a big meal (and a day off) over here at this time of year to help keep us going.

Have Elf number 3 christening on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday so will get the big meal and a day off

Toto Wolfcastle

TRS30 wrote: »

Have Elf number 3 christening on the Sunday of the Bank Holiday so will get the big meal and a day off

It's my birthday this month so I get similar, but I'm greedy enough to want another! Hope you have a lovely day.

freshpopcorn

People have being telling me the M&S in Cork is very poorly stocked lately. Loads of ready meals/etc missing.
Have any ye noticed this in other branches?

freshpopcorn

In three weeks time all Orange and Black stuff in the shops will be packed away and the bright sparkly stuff will all be on display!

Loughc

freshpopcorn wrote: »

In three weeks time all Orange and Black stuff in the shops will be packed away and the bright sparkly stuff will all be on display!

Good

Heroditas

I don't want to overly excite everyone but I've just noticed that Christmas Starz is now on Sky Channel 369 and is currently playing Driving Home For Christmas by Chris Rea.
Screw it, I'm starting earlier this year. I'm all in now

kitten_k

Applications are now open for the toy show tickets

https://www.rte.ie/tv/audience-participation/2019/1010/1082302-the-late-late-toy-show-audience-ticket-applications/

Loughc

kitten_k wrote: »

Applications are now open for the toy show tickets

https://www.rte.ie/tv/audience-participation/2019/1010/1082302-the-late-late-toy-show-audience-ticket-applications/

Submitted thanks for sharing the link. Hopefully one of our elves win this year

kitten_k

Guys how do I measure my stairs to see what length garland I need?

Heroditas

kitten_k wrote: »

Guys how do I measure my stairs to see what length garland I need?

Buy extra garlands, just to be sure. There's no such thing as overdoing it

freshpopcorn

kitten_k wrote: »

Guys how do I measure my stairs to see what length garland I need?

Not being smart but it depends on how much of the stairs you want to cover!

Loughc

kitten_k wrote: »

Guys how do I measure my stairs to see what length garland I need?

I measured the length of my bannister. It was a two man job tho haha.

Posy

My stairs is small, so one garland does me. I had lights on the garland last Christmas for the first time. Just ones from Penneys, but they were gorgeous and the batteries lasted a full month in them and never needed changing!

I've a slatted staircase, so I wrap the garland around the slats, and it doesn't need to be stuck on with anything. Can't wait to decorate now.

freshpopcorn

kitten_k

Posy wrote: »

My stairs is small, so one garland does me. I had lights on the garland last Christmas for the first time. Just ones from Penneys, but they were gorgeous and the batteries lasted a full month in them and never needed changing!

I've a slatted staircase, so I wrap the garland around the slats, and it doesn't need to be stuck on with anything. Can't wait to decorate now.

That’s what I want to do also, wrap it around and put lights in it

Posy

You could wrap a chunky scarf or something like that around it, to try and gauge the length.

freshpopcorn

M&S Christmas food!

https://christmasfood.marksandspencer.ie/l/menus/view-all-food?extid=sm_fb_ie_image_CFTO_prospecting&fbclid=IwAR0lYuf9V6Pf11bAnXa9Oln4AmVdS74-jEAgtEayMIpwns4XaJzWAX8wuDU