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

Aisling(",)

I got my Christmas stamps today. I'm working for home so may take a break this afternoon and get them written and posted.It's a bit early but I'm early as a person and the way the post has been they'll probably still only arrive in December!

I've to send a few abroad so I'll have to get to the post office over the next few days to sort the postage. I never do this so I'm excited for people to get them.I'm even posting some to friends who live so close that I'll be walking by their houses on the way to the post office :pac:
Everyone likes a card in the post though :P

SarahLil

I agree Aisling everyone likes a card in the post
We get niece/goddaughter/godson cards for all ours and we always address them to the little ones
I remember growing up a neighbour use to post one to me addressed to Ms. Sarah I thought it was great when I was growing up

Regarding seeing Santa I heard something awhile back that Tayto Park was doing something not sure if it is still the case but might be worth a look for some of you

SarahLil

Cheerlouth I think you had mentioned a garland, I had suggested Brand Max I came accross this place I bought a bird feeder for my garden they have a couple of garlands https://www.thegardenshop.ie/christmas/page-3/

Anyone have a gardener in their life too the above are doing gardener hampers, they were very good to deal with when I bought from them

Heroditas

I can happily state I've just had my first mince pie of the year.
Super Valu are selling two packs for €3 at the moment.
Seemed the appropriate thing to do! They actually taste fantastic

freshpopcorn

I went to town and went to local D.I.Y store and they had their decorations out!
Also won €20 in a hampers ticket!

PTH2009

Tesco have 700ml Bottles of Baileys on offer for €10, picked myself up 2 and put one away in the press for Xmas

SarahLil

Christmas lights on in Dublin https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1328775246191747074?s=20

Autosport

Watched it on the news, so lovely to see

SarahLil

Autosport wrote: »

Watched it on the news, so lovely to see

Yeah me too nice surprise I had no idea

Loughc

SarahLil wrote: »

Yeah me too nice surprise I had no idea

They wanted to keep it a surprise to stop a crowd from gathering in town.

SarahLil

Loughc wrote: »

They wanted to keep it a surprise to stop a crowd from gathering in town.

Brightened up my cleaning up after dinner:D

Posy

Can't wait to see them tomorrow.

TRS30

Posy wrote: »

Can't wait to see them tomorrow.

Maybe a pic for us non town goes

Loughc

TRS30 wrote: »

Maybe a pic for us non town goes

FM104 shared this,

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CHtB-Kxgm4k/?igshid=u2avax50ttsd

TRS30

Loughc wrote: »

FM104 shared this,

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CHtB-Kxgm4k/?igshid=u2avax50ttsd

I never thought I would say this, I miss town

TRS30

TRS30 wrote: »

I never thought I would say this, I miss town

https://twitter.com/karlffrench/status/1328416216877293568?s=21

funnydoggy

This time next year with the vaccine widespread will be amazing. The buzz from the people out shopping, eating, drinking, getting ready for Christmas!

Loughc

funnydoggy wrote: »

This time next year with the vaccine widespread will be amazing. The buzz from the people out shopping, eating, drinking, getting ready for Christmas!

I will 100% be hitting the pubs as much as possible next Christmas belting out Fairytale of New York as much as I can.

Autosport

Loughc wrote: »

I will 100% be hitting the pubs as much as possible next Christmas belting out Fairytale of New York as much as I can.

Sing Anything but That song

Loughc

Autosport wrote: »

Sing Anything but That song

It’s the ultimate pub song tho.

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

It’s the ultimate pub song tho.

Agree. Band aid a close 2nd!!

Autosport

Loughc wrote: »

It’s the ultimate pub song tho.

Nah that would Merry Christmas everyone

Spanish Eyes

So here it is Merry Christmas everybody's having fun. Best ever.

polydactyl

I’m really enjoying reading all these posts as I lie in hospital. Fingers crossed second surg seems to have worked well so far so hopefully I’ll be directing decorations next weekend from the couch at least

Loughc

polydactyl wrote: »

I’m really enjoying reading all these posts as I lie in hospital. Fingers crossed second surg seems to have worked well so far so hopefully I’ll be directing decorations next weekend from the couch at least

Speedy recovery polydactyl. I’m glad we can keep you company and keep your spirits up.

Aww that's good news polydactyl. Sounds like you're on the mend. Hope you'll be home soon!

I've been avoiding listening to all the 'proper' Christmas songs and only listening to the pop types. The covers by the Britney's and the Ariana's and who have you. But reading these posts is making me want to start listening to the classics already. I'm trying to hold out for Xmas fm!

wes

Grafton street is within 5 kilometers for me, so will have to pop out tomorrow and have a look tomorrow and go on a little walk .

Aisling(",)

polydactyl wrote: »

I’m really enjoying reading all these posts as I lie in hospital. Fingers crossed second surg seems to have worked well so far so hopefully I’ll be directing decorations next weekend from the couch at least

I hope you're feeling brand new as soon as you can be! Some Christmas cheer is a great healer

funnydoggy

polydactyl wrote: »

I’m really enjoying reading all these posts as I lie in hospital. Fingers crossed second surg seems to have worked well so far so hopefully I’ll be directing decorations next weekend from the couch at least

Speedy recovery!

I think next year we'll be twice as happy as we have been through so much and we'll not take as much for granted.

TRS30

Loughc wrote: »

It’s the ultimate pub song tho.

Come on, everyone knows it’s Last Christmas