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

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    #12962
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,493 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    When I was growing up Trick-Or-Treating was considered to be glorified begging.



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    #12963
    BK5
    Registered Users Posts: 898 ✭✭✭BK5


    When i was young enough to go treat or treating all we got was fruit.



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    #12964
    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,475 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120869630#Comment_120869630

    We went to Camping des Menhirs in Carnac through Eurocamp. 4hrs from Cherbourg or 2.5hrs from Roscoff. Very manageable, even with very young kids.

    Campsite is 2mins from the beach and 5mins walk from the town centre. Nice site and plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied. The campsite also built a stage beside the pool/bar area so there was loads of family entertainment in the evenings this year.



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    #12965
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,820 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120870567#Comment_120870567

    I got grapes, monkey nuts and coppers all in the same bag. Kids don’t know they’re born these days 😂



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    #12966
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,493 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I just saw on Facebook that Hallmark Christmas in 13 weeks away!

    Not that I'd be watching it.



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    #12967
    BK5
    Registered Users Posts: 898 ✭✭✭BK5


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120872476#Comment_120872476

    Honestly they don't!

    I remember getting half an apple so the house could stretch their stock out and another house would just throw a handful of loose popcorn in your bag that they had popped in a huge pot in the kitchen. 😄

    Mostly just loads of monkey nuts alright. Every now and again you'd hit gold where houses would be handing out Black Jacks or Fruit Split penny sweets.

    I remember we got fun size Mars from a neighbour once, wow we were easily pleased ha ha.



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    #12968
    BK5
    Registered Users Posts: 898 ✭✭✭BK5


    The end of the work day is so close now I can almost taste it.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend.



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    #12969
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,493 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Recently I was planning a trip to Newbridge and was looking at street view for parking/a turning and I noticed a Christmas Shop on the main street. I take it the shop is closed now.

    Screenshot 2023-07-21 173707.png




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    #12970
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,248 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    Jingle All the Way, Film 4 at moment.



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    #12971
    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,475 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    It's been sooo dark since 4.30pm with this poxy rain!!! 😭



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    #12972
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,820 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120884271#Comment_120884271

    It’s proper October weather.



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    #12973
    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,475 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120884349#Comment_120884349

    Bit at least Strictly would be on in October and I could justify lighting a fire 😅



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    #12974
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,493 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120884480#Comment_120884480

    I find once you start you can't stop.

    We normally try and get into October. We don't want to start in July.



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    #12975
    Sunrise_Sunset
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Sunrise_Sunset


    I didn't get to watch 2 of my fave Christmas movies last year, The Holiday and Love Actually. They weren't on Netflix so I had to ask hubbie to download them. I only got around to watching them last week! Put me in a great Christmas mood though.

    We're going to Lapland this December and I'm saving and trying to pay off that trip. Once it's paid off I'll be happy. Right now it feels like so much money to save and I'm worried that something else will come up in the meantime and put a stop to it.



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    #12976
    BK5
    Registered Users Posts: 898 ✭✭✭BK5


    Our annual street party got postponed yesterday because of this awful weather, I don't mind the winter coming in but at least wait till October ha ha.



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    #12977
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,269 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Sick of rain. Forecast doesn't show any real improvement in the near future either. Worst summer I can remember in a while for rain.

    Prefer the cold to this tbh.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #12978
    Smell the glove
    Registered Users Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭Smell the glove


    I think we should put the clocks back and be done with it now. I'm sick of it raining and warm. Severely hungover here, would love for it to be a December day where it would be cosy and dark 🤣



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    #12979
    antimatterx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,779 ✭✭✭antimatterx


    I want to light my stove but the wood is outside and wet 😬



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    #12980
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,269 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    We were chatting yesterday and even my Mrs said she's really looking forward to Christmas this year. I think being away last year has affected her too.

    She even prompted the presents conversation with the kids this weekend so we know what we're on the hook for already, which is great in one way.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #12981
    Smell the glove
    Registered Users Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭Smell the glove


    Came across this tonight


    https://youtu.be/HzzCEWrZZR8



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    #12982
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,820 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    The year is going so quick I was convinced it was only June. August in 9 days time. Yikes.



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    #12983
    Andrew93
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭Andrew93


    Yesterday was the first day this year really that it felt like Christmas. Raining all day, all of us in the house sitting around watching the hurling and then movies & a full Sunday roast cooked.



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    #12984
    Sunrise_Sunset
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Sunrise_Sunset


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120889227#Comment_120889227

    Same. We also cooked a roast and the kids said it was like a Christmas dinner, ha.



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    #12985
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,269 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Tomorrow week is August... & without opening old arguments to me that's always been autumn!

    So much for the summer so! Brutal.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #12986
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users Posts: 6,846 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120889496#Comment_120889496

    No argument needed - August is Autumn 😀. Definitely one of the poorest summers in a long time but we could get an Indian summer yet. I've a few holidays lined up before the end of the year so hopefully that will shorten the winter.



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    #12987
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,248 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    No argument needed August is Summer, I know I shouldn't have.😁



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    #12988
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,559 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    There is no way I'd ever accept that February is winter, therefore August = Autumn. 😁

    Still 2 weeks to the bank holiday though, boy has this July been loooooong.



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    #12989
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,269 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120891326#Comment_120891326

    It has actually, keep thinking the bank holiday is coming soon but its still nearly 2 weeks away... has July turned into January?

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #12990
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,493 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120891326#Comment_120891326

    November is also Winter!



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    #12991
    Sunrise_Sunset
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Sunrise_Sunset


    No summer holiday this year so the summer feels quite long and boring, especially with this weather.



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