Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

freshpopcorn

Shadow1983

Congratulations Cheerlouth, delighted for you!!

Cork Lass

CheerLouth wrote: »

I'm back, Folks! New job, new lease of life in me for Christmas and all things winter

On the countdown to Hallowe'en at the min - but Christmas at the back of my mind as always!

Brilliant news. Delighted for you 😀🎅🏻🎄

CheerLouth

Posy wrote: »

Oh.
The back of your mind. I see. That's fine.

More to the side tbh :cool:

I have this morning convinced Mr. CL to get the matching Christmas PJs for the whole family :D Anyone any idea where one might get them?

chuckles30

Welcome back and congratulations cheerlouth - best of luck with the new job

Loughc

CheerLouth wrote: »

More to the side tbh :cool:

I have this morning convinced Mr. CL to get the matching Christmas PJs for the whole family :D Anyone any idea where one might get them?

Penney's is usually a good spot for Christmas PJs.

newmem

CheerLouth wrote: »

More to the side tbh :cool:

I have this morning convinced Mr. CL to get the matching Christmas PJs for the whole family :D Anyone any idea where one might get them?

Selection of matching xmas pjs available on amazon.:)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=matching+xmas+family+pjs&sprefix=matching+xma%2Caps%2C134&crid=2N0KJXKYOEH4A

otnomart

Hi everyone,
Came back from summer hols to shorter days and a chill in the air.
Shops are just bringing out the new clothers collection but still no Christmas merchandise (nor even Halloween's ) here.
I bought my Christmas flights before I went on hols, so don't have to worry about them, and ready to enjoy the Autumn which I find so atmospheric.
Drinking lots of herbal teas at the moment, does anyone know a good Christmassy type ?

freshpopcorn

otnomart wrote: »

Hi everyone,
Came back from summer hols to shorter days and a chill in the air.
Shops are just bringing out the new clothers collection but still no Christmas merchandise (nor even Halloween's ) here.
I bought my Christmas flights before I went on hols, so don't have to worry about them, and ready to enjoy the Autumn which I find so atmospheric.
Drinking lots of herbal teas at the moment, does anyone know a good Christmassy type ?

We need to get rid of that back to school crap first.
I live in a smaller town so not things don't come out as early.
Last year the first Christmas item I spotted was
Mince meat in Aldi on September 1st.
Tubs of sweets in Tesco on the 12th.
Gift Sets Tesco September 13th.
Cake Mixes/Christmas baking Tesco 15th
Frozen Party Food Tesco 20th.
Aldi Christmas food October 3rd.
Christmas Lottery Tickets October 6th.
PS, I don't remember the dates but take photos when I see things.

Loughc

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I was just thinking recently does anybody here do anything for Thanksgiving or experienced it over in the USA?

I literally heard on a podcast this morning someone refer to Thanksgiven as the original Brexit. I thought it was pretty funny.

Loughc

So today I learned that Rusty in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is played by the same actor who would go on to play Leonard in The Big Bang Theory!!

Littlehorny

I have to be in work an hour earlier on Thursdays than usual so when I got up at 5:45 this morning this week i noticed how dark it was, days are really starting to close in.

otnomart

This morning I noticed that Christmas emojis are back on Skype !

Loughc

Are any elves here handy with Graphic Design/Photoshop? I haven't a clue!

DvB

Littlehorny wrote: »

I have to be in work an hour earlier on Thursdays than usual so when I got up at 5:45 this morning this week i noticed how dark it was, days are really starting to close in.

I get up at 5.45am mon-Fri & I can assure you its been dark at that time for a few weeks now (2 or 3 anyway)
The long winter nights are in the post!!

gidget

Wow. Just saw someone share this on a christmas fb page. you can get them through Amazon. price says 21.00 but there's bound to be more sellers with cheaper prices, popping up with Christmas approaching.

washiskin

Stg£15 on Cadbury Gifts Direct with £3.95p&p....

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gidget wrote: »

Wow. Just saw someone share this on a christmas fb page. you can get them through Amazon. price says 21.00 but there's bound to be more sellers with cheaper prices, popping up with Christmas approaching.

That looks amazing

freshpopcorn

Loughc

4 months left in the year lads. Whaaaat

freshpopcorn

I think those Halloween HQ shops are reopening soon!

freshpopcorn

freshpopcorn

It won't be long now until the order now to receive your sofa for Christmas!

freshpopcorn

I was also looking at the calendar and was realised that we've two thirds of the year done.
Also, I amazed at how fast June, July and August went. I'm just thinking that if the next three months fly we'll be in December before you know it. And every day things will be getting a little more Christmassy.

otnomart

Had an Oreo coffee this morning in one of my fave independent coffee shops.
First fancy coffee of the season ! Might become a weekly thing

Loughc

otnomart wrote: »

Had an Oreo coffee this morning in one of my fave independent coffee shops.
First fancy coffee of the season ! Might become a weekly thing

Ooooh the fancy hot chocolates are one of my favourite part of the season. Love your coffee of the week idea too!

washiskin

Just because I love this film....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwGYfMVKQtQ

Loughc

Loughc

So my movie choice of the night is “Office Christmas Party” the season has begun!

freshpopcorn

Has any of you guys bought anyrhing off Wish.com?
I was looking at a few bits. I know quality might be an issue but I'm mainly wondering about delivery.
Thanks.