Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

Toto Wolfcastle

I had to venture out for supplies today and it was a lovely mix of people in Christmas jumpers, people out running, spring window displays and cafes offering Christmas specials. This is a great time of year because you still get to experience Christmas while looking forward to the possibilities the new year may bring.

NollagShona

In parents’ house! The last of my nieces and nephews called. Loved their pressies

freshpopcorn

We got another Turkey and Ham for Monday!

Toto Wolfcastle

freshpopcorn wrote: »

We got another Turkey and Ham for Monday!

Yum! We went looking for a cheap crown but couldn’t find any so we got a lovely rib of beef. We’re going to have it tomorrow. I think Monday will be a lazy day.

Loughc

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

Yum! We went looking for a cheap crown but couldn’t find any so we got a lovely rib of beef. We’re going to have it tomorrow. I think Monday will be a lazy day.

I think everyday will be a lazy day until Tuesday for me haha

Heroditas

SuperValu have their hams reduced by 50%. I was so tempted to buy a few but our freezer is still rammed with other Christmas stuff!!

Loughc

Anyone watching the darts?

Cork Lass

No, I watched Delicious and now I’m in bed absolutely knackered for some reason.

Posy

Loughc wrote: »

Anyone watching the darts?

I don't have sky sports.

Heroditas

Loughc wrote: »

Anyone watching the darts?

Yep was really hoping Taylor would lose. Can't stand him

mirrorwall14

Cork Lass wrote: »

No, I watched Delicious and now I’m in bed absolutely knackered for some reason.

Tried to watch a movie and ended up in bed at 1030 falling asleep. Though I got distracted by boards and still awake

iguana

Posy wrote: »

Reusable wrapping paper?? Oooh that's a new one on me!

They were selling it in the Range but it was very narrow and wouldn't wrap anything but a fairly narrow gift. My mum and I liked the idea but weren't sold on the execution so we brainstormed a few ideas, like using Christmas cushion covers or cutting up a Christmas duvet.:D My mum found the crushed velvet for sale by the meter and it was a perfect choice. I wish I'd taken photos as they really did look lovely.

Posy

Christmas tablecloths could be a good idea. I need to find festive materials next year to try this out.
My friend gave me a present a few years back and it was wrapped in material. I thought it was a great idea!

Cork Lass

freshpopcorn wrote: »

We got another Turkey and Ham for Monday!

I think I’ll get a whole salmon as my husband doesn’t eat meat. Yes, that’s the same husband that ate about a pound of ham at Christmas as well as a bucket load of sausage meat stuffing :rolleyes:

Loughc

https://www.facebook.com/buzzdotie/posts/530551440644799

These lads are amateurs we’ve been saying this for years!!

Loughc

Heroditas wrote: »

Yep was really hoping Taylor would lose. Can't stand him

Same same same. Really can’t stand him!

Loughc

Cork Lass wrote: »

as well as a bucket load of sausage meat stuffing :rolleyes:

Oooh I love sausage meat stuffing. We didn’t make any this year!

Postgrad10

It's snowing and I finally worked up the courage to put on my santa pj's I got as a present for Christmas . I feel so cosy looking out at the snow!

Posy

Oh that sounds lovely.

Postgrad10

It's stopped now but hey three inches has made the place look magical best part is I don't have to leave the house for a good few days yet:)

freshpopcorn

Tesco Lucan!

Loughc

That’s just depressing.

One Christmas isn’t over yet.

Two Cadbury’s chocolate has gone pure muck lately.

Toto Wolfcastle

Also, Valentine’s Day chocolate is clearly superior.

Cork Lass

I can’t believe that - Easter is still months away

StripedBoxers

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Tesco Lucan!
https://scontent.fdub4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26000875_960253250806132_8348309201637019522_n.jpg?oh=28df2b9c5189917614ace5c1cede7766&oe=5AF8D723

Are you joking? That has to be a meme with the bottom and top cropped off surely!??!!?

Ms. Chanandler Bong

iguana wrote: »

They were selling it in the Range but it was very narrow and wouldn't wrap anything but a fairly narrow gift. My mum and I liked the idea but weren't sold on the execution so we brainstormed a few ideas, like using Christmas cushion covers or cutting up a Christmas duvet.:D My mum found the crushed velvet for sale by the meter and it was a perfect choice. I wish I'd taken photos as they really did look lovely.

There's a Japanese style of gift-wrapping called Furoshiki, it's wrapping using fabric.
http://www.env.go.jp/en/focus/attach/060403-5.pdf

A_smurf

As someone who loves Easter, it hasn’t even crossed my mind yet. Can’t we just be let to enjoy the Christmas season first and then Easter eggs could be brought out in mid/late January when we could all use a chocolate boost?!

freshpopcorn

Cork Lass wrote: »

I can’t believe that - Easter is still months away

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Are you joking? That has to be a meme with the bottom and top cropped off surely!??!!?

It's just something that is going around the net. I wouldn't be surprised we often had Easter bits in around this time. Easter this year is also early enough.

Cork Lass

I’d say it’s probably real alright. I’ve not even had a chance to digest the Christmas chocs yet tho.

Postgrad10

I have a stomach bug and was up all night. Santa pj's ruined. Planning a really nice New Year's Day dinner and getting some nice pictures by the Christmas trees because we forgot to on Christmas Day. What milk chocolate could I eat to replace cadburys? I tried Lindt but it wasn't great.