Christmas Out of Season 2021

DvB

Over the weekend we ended up watching the christmas & new years specials of GBBO we had recorded over the Christmas holidays (finally trying to clear some memory on the sky box) and it was great seeing all the adverts & the like as well... the kids got a great buzz out of it.

Littlehorny

My local Super Valu had a stand set up in the shop selling off Christmas Puddings at the weekend.

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Over the weekend we ended up watching the christmas & new years specials of GBBO we had recorded over the Christmas holidays (finally trying to clear some memory on the sky box) and it was great seeing all the adverts & the like as well... the kids got a great buzz out of it.

I love seeing the ads out of season, always brings a smile to my face.

kitten_k

There is a pub in Ringsend that still has all their decorations in their windows.

DvB

Having to work late tonight so decided after a break to start listening to christmas podcasts again to keep me entertained. Had stopped during the build up as I had plenty of other christmas stuff to keep me going and after a break of a over 3 montsh have decided to dip my toe in again.
So cant wait for christmas episode 61 it is!! Funnily enough the presenter who can be a tad irritating at times seems far less so after the break so am enjoying the podcast more than i expected to.

TRS30

The podcasts are on my list. Will hopefully get round to them at some stage this year. Might take a break from the reading next month and listen to a few instead.

DvB

Home alone starts its regular monthly run on the build up to christmas on film 4 tonight at 6.55pm

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Home alone starts its regular monthly run on the build up to christmas on film 4 tonight at 6.55pm

Seems like awhile since I randomly came across it. Wonder did they give it a rest for a bit!

PaulT21

DvB wrote: »

"on the build up to christmas"

Absolutely loving that:D

DvB

Not really Christmas, but our GAA club had a zoom music bingo night last night and the guy running it was gifting Garvan from Christmas FM. Copped the voice straight away and the more he spoke the more it reminded me of my drive in to the office before Christmas as he'd be on the morning slot on Christmas fm as I drove in... Next time I hear him Christmas FM will be back live i suspect.

Littlehorny

DvB wrote: »

Home alone starts its regular monthly run on the build up to christmas on film 4 tonight at 6.55pm

I was flicking through Sky Movies the other evening and noticed the Happiest Season was on, flicked down another couple of channels and watched the last ten minutes of its a Wonderful Life, gave me a small lift two Christmas movies on at the same time in the middle of March.

Posy

I got McDonalds, and my coke came in a Christmas cup.

TRS30

Posy wrote: »

I got McDonalds, and my coke came in a Christmas cup.

I think you call that a Brucy Bonus

DvB

Bbc2 at 2pm Charles dickens and the invention of Christmas. Saw it before in the build up one year, narrated by Griffin rhys Jones, defo worth a look if interested in some of the historical traditions we associate with Christmas.

DvB

Just back from the weekly grocery shop in Dunnes, odd timing but heard them play Dido's 'Christmas Day' whilst I was picking up our few bits... no other christmas songs just thst one in the middle of some other bland stuff.

Littlehorny

Went a slightly different route last night walking the little doggy and while going through a neighbouring estate one of the houses had a fairly big tree in their garden fully lit up.
Was lovely to see and of course had to stop for a few seconds and just stare at it, wonder if the people in the house are secret Elf's as well?

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Just back from the weekly grocery shop in Dunnes, odd timing but heard them play Dido's 'Christmas Day' whilst I was picking up our few bits... no other christmas songs just thst one in the middle of some other bland stuff.

Fair play picking out any songs. I’m in the shops as short a time as possible so focusing so much on trying to find things that zone everything else out!

Aisling(",)

I'm working through the US Office and last night one of the episodes was the season 6 Christmas party!

DvB

Snow!!!

Posy

What crazy weather!!

DvB

Posy wrote: »

What crazy weather!!

Indeed.

Since sitting down at my desk this morning we've had, wind, rain, hail, snow & now the sun is out and its quite calm!!

Typical Irish day really

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Indeed.

Since sitting down at my desk this morning we've had, wind, rain, hail, snow & now the sun is out and its quite calm!!

Typical Irish day really

The hailstones were so loud on the velux window during a call earlier I had to go on mute and shout when saying anything!

DvB

Saw dunnes stores mulled wine with their Christmas logo on the label on sale in dunnes blanchardstown yesterday. Obviously unsold stock from before Christmas but who's likely to buy it for Easter?

Posy

I have Baileys both at Christmas, and Easter- but I wouldn't apply the same cross over logic to mulled wine!

DvB

Posy wrote: »

I have Baileys both at Christmas, and Easter- but I wouldn't apply the same cross over logic to mulled wine!

Baileys all year round for us. We both love it.

DvB

Just copped home alone 2 is on film 4 at 6.40 tonight... not to be confused with E4s monthly showing of home alone 1...

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Just copped home alone 2 is on film 4 at 6.40 tonight... not to be confused with E4s monthly showing of home alone 1...

Just stuck this in the movies thread. Put it on just when Christmas song on as well

Littlehorny

Last Christmas was on Sky Movies last night and Trading Places was on BBC 2 on Saturday night.

washiskin

Yankee Candle Alert!!!

Mr. Price in Ashbourne have the full size jar of Singing Carols at €17.99

Bought this one last year and it's lovely.... here's a description from a well-known YC site and it's pretty much accurate...

" A harmonious combination of fruit, evergreen and spice notes that create an Inspiring Christmas melody."

CheerLouth

Just stuck my head into the sitting room on the way past to make a cuppa and my 6 year old is in full Mrs. Claus fancy dress

DvB

These three arrived from Amazon on Saturday, delighted with them all, had been looking for some good historical ones re: Christmas & then came across the 'DO they know its christmas' one which sounds a good laugh and decided sod it... can never have too many christmas related books in your library!!

CheerLouth

Took the kids for a walk yesterday and happened upon a decorated Christmas Tree in the middle of the woods

Posy

Love it.

otnomart

CheerLouth wrote: »

Took the kids for a walk yesterday and happened upon a decorated Christmas Tree in the middle of the woods

Love it !


Reminded me of this advert



https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115201232&postcount=113

Posy

It reminded me of the Spar Christmas tree advert.

Posy

Practiced Good King Wenceslas this afternoon on the piano, and I've learned the first page of Deck the Halls today.

I want to have a little repertoire built up by the time Christmas rolls around.

Loughc

Posy wrote: »

Practiced Good King Wenceslas this afternoon on the piano, and I've learned the first page of Deck the Halls today.

I want to have a little repertoire built up by the time Christmas rolls around.

That’s Posy booked as the entertainment for the boards Christmas meet up

Posy

Oh no, the pressure.

TRS30

Loughc wrote: »

That’s Posy booked as the entertainment for the boards Christmas meet up

When?? Where?? A ticket only affair

Posy wrote: »

Oh no, the pressure.

Which Christmas jumper to wear is real pressure

DvB

TRS30 wrote: »

Which Christmas jumper to wear is real pressure

Fingers crossed next time we need to wear wooly jumpers it'll be the season to be jolly!:D

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Fingers crossed next time we need to wear wooly jumpers it'll be the season to be jolly!:D

They did say the temperature will drop back a bit in from tomorrow however don't think enough to break out the Christmas jumpers

Littlehorny

Watched a bit of a Christmas episode of Everybody Loves Raymond about an hour ago.

TRS30

Flicked on Film 4 i think it was and caught end of Daddys Home2

DvB

Feels like a day in the build up with the weather so poor, so we decided to stick on a family film... klaus won the vote 3-1!!!

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Feels like a day in the build up with the weather so poor, so we decided to stick on a family film... klaus won the vote 3-1!!!

Same here. We ended up watching 'The Star' on Amazon prime. A cartoon about the birth of Jesus. Was pretty good.

pigtail33

DvB wrote: »

Feels like a day in the build up with the weather so poor, so we decided to stick on a family film... klaus won the vote 3-1!!!

I called in to my parents yesterday, who were watching The Sound of Music, which they usually only watch over Christmas. With the wind and rain howling outside, all that was missing was the fire and a tin of chocolates!

Loughc

https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/a36350283/aldi-christmas-junemas/?fbclid=IwAR2bAGThL6-w7jvDYZb9RY4-T4nbTP5BR5E2moJTSfT2WS4sm8LtFNCTTsc

Mince pies could be making a comeback next month

Someone dropped off a wedding gift to us in a Christmas gift bag

Autosport

Christmas film on one of the movie channels today

Littlehorny

Autosport wrote: »

Christmas film on one of the movie channels today

Scrooged was on a movie channel I noticed last night.