Pass the mince pies- Christmas Chat Thread Part Deux

freshpopcorn

I'm looking at the Aldi book for the 1st and 4th Novemebr and it's ALL Christmas things.

tickingclock

Just applied for tickets. Home from a night out. Lovely drinks after work and everyone was talking about the festive season!

freshpopcorn

We're into the fifties!

When do they reveal who got tickets to the toy show? Hopefully someone here gets them.

Loughc

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When do they reveal who got tickets to the toy show? Hopefully someone here gets them.

Usually the Monday of the week of the toy show.

freshpopcorn

Last evening of Summer time!

otnomart

Winter has definitely arrived in my part of the world, had to turn the heating on.
Walked past a local branch of Flying Tiger and they already had a full window with Christmas items.
Started a book that starts around Christmas 1917, The Toymakers. Perfect to curl up with a blanket and a berry tea !

m17

I feel like a sweet

Loughc

Grab a tub or 2 for us!

job seeker

It snowed at home today. We’ve also a view of the Arigna mountains in co. Leitrim from the house which are white with snow..

RentDayBlues

Picked up some fab snowman decorations in dealz, €6 each and so similar to ones from home store I’ve had my eyes on

SarahLil

It’s so cold today here in Dublin I was at a charity bingo last night it was great craic and I had beginners luck, it was just the distraction I needed after the leak we had in the ensuite during the week

I collected gifts from Boots that I ordered online and did the weekly shop today got out for a short walk too just back from my mams looking forward to curling up on the sofa tonight for Strictly and Xfactor the stove is blazing candles lighting I’m feeling abit chesty so I might have a hot whiskey or two

Not much planned for the rest of the weekend, maybe some decluttering make space for Christmas stuff that will be appearing around the house I’ll get some walking in too maybe pick up another few presents, having my mam over too and lots of nice home cooking I’m not interested in Halloween at all
What about everyone else?

SarahLil

Rentdayblues any pictures of your purchases?

m17

Loughc wrote: »

Grab a tub or 2 for us!

There going 4 for 20 Tuesday week

jellybear

My Christmas lantern pieces have arrived! Got them all off eBay. A Santa, fireplace and table. Still waiting on a miniature tree and will get some lights too. Will update when it's made

Loughc

jellybear wrote: »

My Christmas lantern pieces have arrived! Got them all off eBay. A Santa, fireplace and table. Still waiting on a miniature tree and will get some lights too. Will update when it's made

Oh my god jelly bear!!! They are amazing!! So cute!!

RentDayBlues

SarahLil wrote: »

Rentdayblues any pictures of your purchases?

Always happy to show off!

SarahLil

Fab jellybear
Rentdayblues I’ll be heading to Dealz they are so cute

RentDayBlues

SarahLil wrote: »

Fab jellybear
Rentdayblues I’ll be heading to Dealz they are so cute

My friend picked up 2 today, last ones! They look so like the more expensive ones

Jude13

Great to see the forum lighting up! I love coming to work the first day of the week and being cheered up with all the Christmas news.

My family arrived from Dublin the night before last, really late flight and got to bed at 4am. It was like Christmas, the feeling collecting them at the airport. We had a bump/baby scan yesterday and all is well. We then had a ski lesson on the indoor slope. Now that was seriously Christmasy. -4 and festive.

I have my OH's present in mind but I need to save for it (joint accounts make things tricky). I know she will get me loads of little thoughtful presents and I will just have one. Lets hope she likes it.

freshpopcorn

Turkey, ham, potato stuffing, bread stuffing, etc months dinner today!

Loughc

The dark evenings are upon us. Happy snuggling Sunday everyone

jellybear

Loughc wrote: »

The dark evenings are upon us. Happy snuggling Sunday everyone

Currently on the couch with a huge cup of tea (got new cups recently), stew in the slow cooker since 12.30pm and won't be ready until about 7 so I'm really looking forward to it! About to watch the United match, hopefully it's not a disaster or I'll have a grumpy husband

Oh and on a Christmas note, bought rose gold tinsel and baubles from Next yesterday:)

SarahLil

Popped over to Liffey Valley this morning, it was very busy from the get go, picked up slipper booties thats the final part to himself sisters Xmas present, I've 2 pals birthdays this week so picked up gig tickets for the 3 of us for next year and a handbag too as part of the present just something else now for the other pal thats the 2 pals birthdays sorted, Ive to put something in a card for an 18th too this week
had a quick look in the Range Christmas decorations it was very busy
Had a little snooze this afternoon just waiting on the dinner now picked up a cheese cake from Marks and Spencer for afters, we have the stove blazing candles lit so thats us for the night

Loughc

Toto Wolfcastle

That is so true! I've been saying 'I'm more of a Christmas person' all week!

I couldn't log into Boards all weekend so I'm celebrating being back by posting this picture. My sister bought me these socks for my birthday recently. It's a 3 pack and the other two say 'cookies' and 'hot chocolate'. I hate mince pies so I'll be keeping my feet firmly on the ground but the hot chocolate pair bagged me a mug of hot chocolate from my husband yesterday. The picture is not upside down! That's just how it is on the website.

https://www.next.ie/en/g11168s2

Toto Wolfcastle

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

That is so true! I've been saying 'I'm more of a Christmas person' all week!

I couldn't log into Boards all weekend so I'm celebrating being back by posting this picture. My sister bought me these socks for my birthday recently. It's a 3 pack and the other two say 'cookies' and 'hot chocolate'. I hate mince pies so I'll be keeping my feet firmly on the ground but the hot chocolate pair bagged me a mug of hot chocolate from my husband yesterday. The picture is not upside down! That's just how it is on the website.

https://www.next.ie/en/g11168s2

Love them!!!

freshpopcorn

Lidl Christmas guide!

https://www.lidl-flyer.com/33edc120-d6df-11e8-8980-005056ab0fb6/locale/en-IE/view/flyer/page/1?_ga=2.215114207.992138508.1540787973-1476274330.1531790888

SarahLil

Crisp fresh day out there got out for a walk earlier, himself made a fry up I'm catching up Emmerdale, I want to tackle some decluttering around the house I'm tempted to put on some Christmas music while I do it

Loughc

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Lidl Christmas guide!

https://www.lidl-flyer.com/33edc120-d6df-11e8-8980-005056ab0fb6/locale/en-IE/view/flyer/page/1?_ga=2.215114207.992138508.1540787973-1476274330.1531790888

Yes that looks good. I’ll take it all. Thanks.