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

Oscar_Madison

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121195143#Comment_121195143

Nothing like a full house on Christmas Day

Andrew93

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121193343#Comment_121193343

My other half booked it for the weekend the christmas decorations get setup in the parks ( she knows me so well 😅 ) so I can't wait to experience both versions normal and christmasy.

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121196074#Comment_121196074

Wouldn't have it any other way!

antimatterx

I have absolutely nothing bought. Will have to get started soon.

freshpopcorn

Christmas scratch cards have arrived.

pigtail33

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121197990#Comment_121197990

Did you win anything FP?

When did it change from Hampers & Roses to Hampers & Cash? I've never bought one, so it could have been years ago!

freshpopcorn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121198070#Comment_121198070

I'll scratch them after work. I got some for mother popcorn to.

I'd say in the late 00's the changed to Hampers, sweets and treats. Back then they used give a box of Butlers instead of the Roses.

Then they changened to Hampers and Cash a few years ago.

freshpopcorn

Mother Popcorn won €5

Posy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121197990#Comment_121197990

Oh great, there's an uncle I always buy scratch cards for, so that'll be something to tick off the list! 🙂

Congrats to Mother Popcorn! 😁

tscul32

My SIL had mentioned hosting this year but she'll now be on crutches for Christmas so I've put out the invitation. The minimum will be 3 extras (already 5 of us plus a dog), and the max will be 13 extras. The big gang is a fun day. Not going to stress this year, will try to be organised and use the freezer but I refuse to let myself be stressed.

The eldest turns 18 in December. I'll feel old this year.

A cup of te

@freshpopcorn ah, I am a sucker for those scratchcards! I buy the parents them as well. I called into a shop on my way home but they didn't have them. Do you mind me asking where you got them? I have noticed they crop up earlier in some shops than others. I found them in Dublin during the first week in October one year but closer to end of Oct in Kildare

freshpopcorn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121199140#Comment_121199140

I got them in Mitchelstown.

Yes, they can vary from the 1st weekend to the 3rd week.

I think most places should have them out next week.

freshpopcorn

Crisp boxes!

Loughc

It's 6th of October and it's blowing warm air out there. So warm and windy outside today! Madness.

Princess Calla

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121200244#Comment_121200244

It's very warm but there's nasty looking clouds coming over north Dublin .

DvB

Just back from a site visit out in D15, wasn't that warm TBH, was breezy though. Cant see this much mentioned 'cracker' of a Saturday coming though. Forecast is for heavy cloud so if its warm it'll be muggy warm.

Loughc

Currently 20 degrees here very muggy weather.

Loughc

And now it’s raining. Rotten muggy warm wet night. Time for pints tho 😃

Posy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121200892#Comment_121200892

Yeah, don't think it'll be beach weather! ☀️

The cables have been strung across Henry Street in preparation for the lights. 🙂

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121202467#Comment_121202467

Might have one. Have a night planned for the match tomorrow evening with a few of my fellow gaa coaches coming around with their wives to cheer on the boys in green. Hoping for a less nervy game than the saffer one.

BK5

We are off to my son's girlfriend's house today, she is 30. I'm not feeling old or anything 😀 , he'll be 30 himself next year. Doesn't look like we are getting this Indian summer day today that was forecast earlier in the week either. Always good to spend time with nice people anyway.

Hope they have the rugby on in the house. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend and COME ON IRELAND!

Oscar_Madison

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121202667#Comment_121202667

Cloudy start but I see the sun try to burn through- might get a last glimpse of summer at some stage today - garden tidy day for me - weird being out in a t shirt in October but great nevertheless

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121202904#Comment_121202904

I’m as nervous for todays match as I am the South African game. This doesn’t bode well for my heart 😂

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121204393#Comment_121204393

Still very warm out there even with little sun. So in one way it’s a lovely Irish summers day out there. Haha

Loughc

Into the 70s in the countdown 🙈🙈🙈

antimatterx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121204672#Comment_121204672

i feel like we drop 10 days every day at this point

Posy

Does Ireland have to win tonight's rugby match to stay in, or are they not at that stage yet?

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121205191#Comment_121205191

No not at that stage tonight. Tonight is about retaining first in the group as it’ll give us and easier matchup for the knockouts. Scotland are notorious party poopers so I’m nervous.

PTH2009

Busted was great last night in the 3Arena

Looking forward to the rugby tonight, a win, draw or losing BP means we're through. We our out if we lose by more than 7 points

ClaudeVercetti

Enjoy the match all whoever's watching, been busy all day trying not to think about it! And happy "into the 70s" day!

freshpopcorn

30% off at Woodies!

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121204599#Comment_121204599

Ok I can relax a bit more now.

BK5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121207022#Comment_121207022

Yes, great to get that Scotland game out of the way. I thought the Scots were going to get nasty at one stage, their prop Schoeman should be cited for pushing Sheehan over that hoarding.

This Ireland team are such a professional outfit under Farrell's guidance. Nerves will be gone again next Saturday!

DvB

Thought the game was a tad anti climactic as we were just too slick and professional to allow any slip ups. This team are a serious outfit, could win the whole thing yet could easily be undone by the all blacks next week. Suspect the nerves will be back for that one!

BK5

What a day! Have put a pair of shorts back on. Just when I'm looking forward to cosy evenings in, a summers day breaks out. Suspect this could be the last sting in the tail for warm weather this year though.

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121208474#Comment_121208474

Im telling you now the all blacks are not as weak as people think!! Nervy game next week.

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121209103#Comment_121209103

Warm weather set to last til Tuesday night then cold spell incoming.

antimatterx

Thank god. I need a decent cold spell

Cork Lass

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121209139#Comment_121209139

Heading to Sardinia tomorrow until Friday night. Currently sunny and 27 degrees there so should be nice.

PTH2009

Gave in and signed up for YouTube Premium

My patience is just not able for the constant ads anymore hahaha 🙄😅

Happy with Spotify so no interest in 'YouTube Music'

pigtail33

Saw The LLTS PJs for sale in Penneys earlier. No mention of them being for charity and I haven't seen anything about it online either. I wonder are they doing it differently this year. I think they only had PJs and slippers for sale, there's usually a much bigger range.

BK5

Have a great time @Cork Lass . Just watched an episode of A Place in the Sun so envy you a little.

Loughc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121209484#Comment_121209484

I’m tempted myself by YouTube premium but it’s soooo expensive.

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121210879#Comment_121210879

What are you paying for? Ad free content or additional services?

antimatterx

There's a lovely thread on bargain alerts on how to get YouTube premium very cheap. I'm paying about €3 a month for the family plan

Aisling(",)

I got the dogs out for a long walk around Maynooth yesterday ,around Carton and the old college grounds. I was hoping for a bit of autumnal feelings with the gothic buildings and the changing leaves. Instead I was in shorts and a t-shirt and stopped for a cold drink instead of a hot chocolate. Maybe next week!

I've now only got one birthday present to figure out before Christmas then I'll kick myself into gear. I can't be too organised because we do a family kriskindle on both sides so I still don't know what adult presents I've to buy for. I've 5 nieces and nephews but the last few years I went with vouchers because they're into the awkward tween ages, I might try get tickets to something instead this year.

Loughc

We started our Christmas list on the weekend for our little guy, it'll be the last year we'll be able to fully pick for him.

CheerLouth

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121205352#Comment_121205352

I was at that concert too! Although, purely because I am a Hanson fan...the only Busted song that I knew was the Year 3000 🙈 Was a great night though!

pigtail33

I'm just back from my walk, and today is a much nicer day than Saturday. It's not as humid and there is real heat in the sun. According to Met Eireann, it's currently 23° in The Phoenix Park! I saw a few people out walking with just vest tops on, which is very unusual for October. Looks like we'll have to make the most of it today and tomorrow though.

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121213780#Comment_121213780

Forgot about a few songs Busted had

Hanson were only OK for me esp when they didn't play one of my favourites 'Penny and Me' instead playing a cover of a meh U2 song 'in a little while'

'Mmbop' was very good

Overall a good night, next up is Arctic Monkeys next Tuesday (better keep it quiet or the boards police over in the Gigs and Events forum will give out to me for not going to small independent gigs)