It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Off Topic Chat

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117801351#Comment_117801351

Good to hear is not just me then! Lets hope the tree one makes it back. Loved seeing all Posy's decorations 😂

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117801364#Comment_117801364

I suspect you are right however am holding on to any hope that I can that at least we can do a Santa visit this year (proper one- not behind glass/ waving at him across the room).

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117801781#Comment_117801781

We were hoping to do the last ever santa visit too, the kids have informed us that they know the truth now but still want to carry on as before & keep christmas as special for us as its always been, so were looking at one last 'santa experience'... I know causey are holding off until September before announcing anything but we're hopeful it'll go ahead as normal, like yourself not interested in drive thru's or behind glass meets!

tscul32

Would love to get a visit in too, will probably be the youngest's last as he'll be 10 in January.

TRS30

Yep, it's such a short window that missing even 1 year is tough but the thoughts of missing 2 is hard to take. Elf1 will be 8 1/2 by Christmas 2022 so would only get a year or two more of her believing (hopefully that will not stop her wanting to go, like DvB guys).

PTH2009

Hopefully places have been planning events with or without the restrictions

Obv its not possible for some places with social distancing and all that but id commend any place willing to give something ago

Here in Waterford, having the full Winterval experience back would be amazing and of course having the pub times back to normal 😄

Jude13

I think it will be opened up by then. Most people are vaccinated and sure that doesn't stop the spread but reduces the impact. Leave it up to personal choice, have the Christmas markets etc. If you don't feel comfortable going, don't.

I have already started filling the cart on amazon for santa gifts for the little one, so far its paw patrol walkie talkies and a plastic golf club set.

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117804485#Comment_117804485

Yea, I'd be happy with that approach. Have stuff open and let people decide it they want to go or not.

In saying that I have heard a couple of stories recently of people doing stupid things re putting others at risk so unfortunately not everyone can be trusted to do the right thing. This is why we can't have nice things!

Our playroom looks like a Paw Patrol shop! In fairness Elf 3 has got into it as well and is playing with it more then Elf 2 does so at least it's getting lots of use.

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117804485#Comment_117804485

You see that's the common sense approach, and sadly NPHET in their devout protection of the HSE have very little of that... for all the cash we've spent as a nation to keep us going through this pandemic the HSE is no better off than it was before so we are woefully unprepared for another serious increase of hospitalisations... therefore any easing of restrictions will still be cautious, though to be fair there are plenty of rumblings of cabinet wanting easing of the restrictions to speed up considerably, so we'll just have to wait & see what their plan is next week.

On that note, I'm still amazed we're allowed have 3500 at our match tonight... fully expected it to remain at the 1500 we'd been permitted since we were allowed attend again back earlier in the summer. Great to be allowed have the place nearly half full.

DvB

Lo & behold, didn't take long after I mentioned it the other day... in After Hours yesterday....

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058205710/in-exactly-4-months#latest

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117805203#Comment_117805203

Reminds me why I don't bother with AH anymore!

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117805370#Comment_117805370

Other than a couple of football threads I rarely bother with any of the other forums now outside our section here. I used to the odd time, but since the migration its just too much like hard work tracking/finding stuff...

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117805398#Comment_117805398

Same, this and the Politics one are the only ones I look at now. Use to browse a few others however haven't bothered since the move.

washiskin

Aldi today....

Loughc

It begins!!

freshpopcorn

Yeppie, Tubs and Christmas cake stuff!

Cork Lass

I can’t wait to go shopping this week 😼

Littlehorny

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117805203#Comment_117805203

To quote Mr.T, "I pity the fool" who gives out about Christmas 😀😀

I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but how can anyone in this day and age give out about Christmas???

tscul32

I wouldn't get it, even for only £3.

Such a grumpy tshirt.

Posy

On sale for £3- clearly wasn't a popular shirt. 😂

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117808853#Comment_117808853

Maybe they pay you £3 to wear it!!

Still wouldn't even for £30 (maybe for £300 with a Santa hat on 😂).

jellybear

Happy Friday all!

Loving the pictures of the Christmas goodies 😁 Dunnes got a few Autumnal/Halloween decorations in this week so their Christmas stuff will be next. I'm a big fan of their Christmas decor!

We are off to the farm today for my little boy's birthday 🥰 (How is he 2 already!?)

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!!

Posy

I've been looking online at jumpers and winter coats. Bring it on!! 😁

freshpopcorn

It's a big one!

pigtail33

I was in Dunnes yesterday, and was a bit disappointed they still had no tubs of sweets, I did start to stock up on dried fruit etc, making it my first Christmassy shop of the year! I usually make two Christmas cakes in September, and adding a few bags of fruit helps to bring up the total to make use of the vouchers! I can't wait for the smell of Christmas Cake to waft through the house 😊

freshpopcorn

It's strange seeing school uniforms around the place again. Hard to believe on next Friday the Late Late Show will be back.

I have noticed the days getting shorter.

I was writing down the date a while ago and accidentally wrote down it was June.

DavyD_83

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117811245#Comment_117811245

I'm still typing/writing 2020 regularly.

Not brilliant when working on finance files :D

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117811245#Comment_117811245

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117811282#Comment_117811282

Glad I'm not the only one. I usually get the year right though!! 😂

Cork Lass

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117811245#Comment_117811245

I'm usually up at 6.20 am on weekdays and the mornings are definitely getting a bit darker.

Heroditas

Just having a quick peep in to make sure everyone is behaving themselves 😍

Glad to see the usual faces are all well and looking forward to getting stuck into the forum at the end of September. ♥️

freshpopcorn

Some Christmas Stock from Meadows and Byrne.

https://www.meadowsandbyrne.com/christmas.html?fbclid=IwAR0-RlyUPoYUn0hB7mEuu4jbku7hc115UqiCgn59QQz2uJfwvq7xfRmBbdM

freshpopcorn

Carraig Donn stock. We're also into the 110's!

Caranica

I was out last night with two great friends. The part I wasn't looking forward to was dinner, Lebanese food. I'm just not a fan of middle Eastern cooking, or so I thought. OMG I had a meatball dish, cooked in a pomegranate and cinnamon reduction - they tasted like Christmas. Amazing ❤️

Posy

Ooooh- sounds fabulous! 😁

Loughc

Had a very Christmassy feeling this morning when I woke up and it was dull outside. Can feel the short evenings creeping in now.

Posy

The imminent arrival of September is making me very excited. 😁

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117818754#Comment_117818754

How is it 1st September on Wednesday. Like seriously how.

Posy

I'm excited and afraid, in equal measures. 😂

DvB

https://twitter.com/Harrods/status/1431314364502511618

I see Harrods have opened their christmas shop now too...

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117819087#Comment_117819087

2 weeks on Friday is double digit day (99 days to go) so it'll be seatbelt time!!

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821671#Comment_117821671

Seems like it was 200 only the other day!

Lights going on and curtains getting drawn in the evenings now, definitely a sign.

Hope all had a good weekend.

Loughc

Up at 6am again this morning for the gym and my god the difference in the brightness in the mornings since last week! Dark mornings and evenings are definitely rolling in.

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821786#Comment_117821786

Up at 6am myself & was genuinely surprised at how dark it was.

Caranica

Tomorrow will be my first morning driving to work with all the schools back. I started late June so missed the reality of 9 months of the year. Not looking forward to it!

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821815#Comment_117821815

Hopefully it won't be too bad as some people may still be WFH. Just give yourself plenty of time, throw on a Christmas Podcast in the car and you'll be fine :)

TRS30

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821786#Comment_117821786

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821789#Comment_117821789

Had to put the lights on in the kitchen this morning for the first time at about 6.20am.

Still very dull out our way.

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821836#Comment_117821836

Gloomy enough here as well. Definitely cosy vibes in the air.

TRS30

Will try to keep the shorts going for awhile yet. Haven't put on long pants in ages!

Caranica

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821835#Comment_117821835

Thanks. I do a split week, some days in the office and some at home. So at least I don't have to face it 5 days a week!

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821888#Comment_117821888

I'm the same, 3 days in the office one week, 2 days in the office the next... I leave around 6.45am so the traffic isn't too bad & I get into the office for anything between 7.30 & 7.30, but getting home in the evening is another story altogether... traffic has been brutal for the last 2 or 3 weeks & is getting worse, this time last year it never took more than 40-45 minutes, now its taking 75-90 minutes every day. Doesnt matter what time i leave it its just bumper to bumper along the canal or along the quays, have tried a few different routes and its the same on them all.

Posy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117821671#Comment_117821671

Oh my god, stop!! 2 weeks to double digits. 😮

Very dark and dull this morning, already seeing a noticeable change in brightness levels!!